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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-19
Normal Student Dead.

BOYD Jennings. OF Philipni. who Is
well known In this city. died ON Sun
day mt his home after n short illness.
Mr. Jennings was n Normal student
and was n member OF the senior class
of 1910. He was popular among ms
schoolnates and made many friends
while In Fairmont. who regret TO learn
of his death. The remains were lai'l
to rest on Monday In the Phllinpl cem'
etery.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-19
Flying High
oRvILLE WRIGHT AND. SISTER
KATHERINE AT BERLlN'S BEST
HOTEL.

BERLIN. Aug. 19.-OrvIlle Wright
and his sister Katherine arrived Mt
Berlin today and occupied the "Prin-
cess Apartments" the most exclusive
hotel. Wright expressed the hope thnt
the Emperor would be present to wit
ness the. coming flights. The Emneror
is highly Interested In aviation and
will probably attend.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-19
Receiver Appofn ted.

Constable ]. Lee Parker has been
appointed special receiver for A. M.
Kuhn. of Pennington. knhn's store
has been levied upon and closed. Par
ker was appointed receiver and took
charge OF the store today. All the
goods will be disposed of. Constable
Parker gave bond In the sum of $4,000
for the faithful performance OF his
trust.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-19
Rerarted Alteration.

1t is stated that Hon. w. B. Ice
while In q heated argument this MORN
ing with an Italian mason that he had
in mis- employ recently struck the ltnl-
lon with q shovel. It is reported that
n warrant has been sworn out for Mr..
lees arrest.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-19
Bjoodhounds Asked For.

The Lands bloDlhonnds were, sent
for this morning to nunt down an
anonymous letter writer who visited
the home of Mrs. Patrick C. Mccartney
Mt Lumberport last night. The letter
Is supposed to have contained threats
or indecent proposals and strong ef-
fort Is being made to find the guilty
party.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-19
Boat Excursion sunday, August %.

On Sunday. August 81. the I. G.
Woodward will leave Falrmont; at $500
n. nj. for Point Marion, returning to
Fairmont Mt 9:45 p. m. The fare Tor
round trip without meals to Opeklska
will be 90 cents; Little Falls. 45c:
Morgnntown. Zoe; and Point Marion,
S5c. Good music and refreshments will
help. to make this splendid trip more
enjoyable. t. .Hs ct
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-19
PROT. Beer eose to Terra Alta.

Prof. w. A. Beer returned yesterday
from Littleton. where he had visited
the teachers institute In the interest
OF the Falrmunt Normal School. He
went to Terra Alta On similar mis-
sion today.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-19

& Mr.. c.. NJ. Alexander and family have
returned from Mt. Lake Park.
Mrs. G. III. Rrcwnlield went to Mt.
Lake Park this afternoon to spend
several days.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-19
ADRlFT ON HIGH SEAS.

NEWPORT. r. l.. Aug. 19.-Adrift
on two barges, 90 men are believed to
be facing death on the high seas near
here today Tugs arriving here htls
morning reported the loss OF the
barges In Tuesdays storm.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-19
Left for Atlantic CITY.

Mfr. WI. Walsh and daughter. Miss
,Genevieve, left last night for Atlantic
City for a few weeks visit. They will
also visit In; New York. their route in
d !trip{u the Hudson river.
They Will be gone about six weeks.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Powell and Mr..
NJ. D. Christie went to pittsburs yes
terday and last evening witnessed the
performance of THE Climax" at the
Nixon In which Carney Christie plays
a part.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-19
Goinu to Coast.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Walter Barnes left
last night for Atlantic City to spend
two weeks. At Harpers Ferry they
were Joined by Mr.. and Mrs. Chns.
Robinson. Of leicester, Va. who Will
accompany them on the trip.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-19
Aid Society Meeting,

Lutheran Church will meet Mt tine
home of Mrs. l.. X. Probst, Gil Fifth
street. Thursday evening. August 10.
All members are urged to be present.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-19
prnf:: Hannerty Here.

Prof. w. A. Haggerty. of Buckhan-
non. was in Fnirmont today en- route
to Littleton In the interest OF Wesley
an College. He made the West Vlr-
gInInn q friendly call while here. ll u
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-19

II you can't find 1t In the store ads.
YOU probably can't find 1t in the stores
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-19

The most extraordinary of all Falra
held by this Society. One grand round
up of the finest lot Of merltorious ez-
hiblts and attractions ever seen at any
Fair. All records shattered, all prs.
eedentE eellpsed, by the coming show.
SO much unltes to your interest,
amusements and enjoyment, 30 much
demands your attendance here, that
NOTHING SHOULD INTERFERE
WITH YOUR MAKING A DAY OF
1T AT THIS, THE GREATEST OF
ALL FAIRS.
A. REYMANN, President.
GEO. HOOK, Secretary
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-19
EEL From RicYcle.

Fell From Bicycle.
FreG Morris, son OF Mr.. Sanford
Norris. dislocated his shoulder last
evening in falling from bicycle.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-19
Conc to Indiana.

Miss Lucy Raymond left yesterday
for Anderson. Ind. where sac will be
the guest Of Mrs. William Rutherford
for several weeks. En- route home she
will stop Mt Cincinnati.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-19

OIL AND GAS LEAsEs-For Sale at
this Office iBest form w. Va. and Pm.
Acknowledgements Also assignment OF
lease Mt this Office.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-19
Balloon Racing

4--Mammoth Balloons Represent
Ing the States of ohio, Pennsylvania,
Maryland and West Virginia, forlarge
cash prizes. Hundreds of other free
attractions. Shows, Displays and
Amusements.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-19

1s TroztIng, Pacing and running
q Big Concert Bands.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-19

the guest OF the M1sSes BUyublUH luI
q week, returned to her home In Pitts
burg yesterday.
Mrs. Glenn Greer and children, Joe
md Mary, leave tomorrow for RIP
ley. to spend few weeks, with Mt.
Greer's parents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-31
By Doris E. Noetzel, Age IL, S12
TAYLOR Street Northwest.

II fernando DE SOTO. a noted Spanish cap
. tain and explorer. who was one Of the
most remarkable Of the Eldorado adsenturers
Of the sixteenth century aud who Is frequently
accredited with the honor Of being the dis
coverer OF the Mississippi. was born in 1896 at
Xeres des Caballeros. small town in Estre-
ms,turs.
Although his parents belonged to the better
class. they were so impoverished that fernando
only through the generosity OF Pedrarias Davila
was enabled to receive eluca ton at university.
10 1919 he commenced active life by joining
the second expedition of his benefactor to
Darien. where he became popular by his ability
10 1S2S he explored the coast OF Gun temala and
fucatan. and In 1852 he led reinforcement OF
200 volunteers TO the assistance of his brother.
pizarrc, who was on a small island without
To Linn due the discovery OF the pass
through the mountains to Cwco which city he
captured. and lie distinguished himself In other
After the COMPLETION OF the conquest De
soto. who had landed with nothing but his sword
ard his shield. returned 10 Spain with one hun
dred and four-scorc thousand duczts. He was
then one OF the richest men In Spain His great
fortune enabled him marry the daughter Of
very honorable and comfortable exi.tenae. Fm-
pcror Charles v. 10 whom nc had lent "a portion
OF his wealth made him governor Of Cuba and
time were the most important.
In lStS he set sail with well equipped com
pany of 500. OF whom several had sold all they
possessed TO obtain their equipment. Landing
In May. 1899. at Espiritu Santo bay on the
west coast of the present state Of Florida. the
iooIins for the Psee IN Their noS ea
Pectatiens. but cheered by the report that wealth
lay beyond The exact line in some places Is
Passed north through Florida and Georgia as
FAR as :5s north latitude. then south to the
neiShborhcod OF Mobile and nnally northwest
called the Mississippi
In May. 1Sil. the broad e1Danse Of this river
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door, followed by a heavy knocking on
it. Tom came bouncing into Mabers
room at the same moment, whispering
loudly and excitediy. Come. they'll have
the door knocked down In minute. Well
charge them as they come up the stairs. .
Tom held the heavy gun, almost too much
for his weak trent bling arms to carry. But
there was determined look in his face,
which explained that he was in the tenn
per to protect his home against an army
Mabel, carrying toy Chinese sword !:
Buddy. bearing in his chubby hands a
long pair of scissors, and Tom, his gun
held in front Of him in a threatening man
ner, went to the head of the stairs. Be-
low the knocking had ceased, and to the
children's establishment a voice, not I'M
like their fathers. called out:
TON, Tom. Come down and let us
in!''
why. that sounds like pa said Ma
bel. .'But-maybe it's some clever bur-
glar initiating pas voice just to deceive
us into opening the door,
yes I wouldn't wonder said Tom.
Lets all go down to the door and I'll
peep out through the keyhole., Well be
ready for him if 1t is burglar"
Eyes. We'll hold the fort said Buddy.
bravely. But he kept well behind Mabel
as they went down stairs, and at the
foot of the steps he crept into the cor
ner where he would be behind the door
when it was opened. Tom stopped and
peeped through the keyhole just as the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-31
By Allen Agee GOODWIN, Age IL,
Alt Lee St.. Bristol. Va.

II ERNANDo DE SOTO was born in the year
1895. He was OF noble birth, although his
parents were very poor. He became very much
interested in the Spanish discoveries in America
Tho King or Spain made him Governor OF Cuba
and afterward of Florida. De Soto went to
Florida and after fighting long time he con
quereo tue place Then be pushed toward the
west.
he soon came 10 great river and asked the
Inalans what It's name was, and they said il
Waters
DE Soto told the Indians that be and his men
were gods. He told them this so they would not
XIII him and bis He then crossed the
river and went still farther west looking for
tne PACING ocean. The Indians had also told
hm OF lot OF gold be could find by crossing
thr Mississippi and going west. He searched for
year, but did not ind IL the ocean. either:
so discouraged. he turned back. Although not
yrt forty-six years old he took sick and died
His men did not know what to do with bis
body They were afraid to bury it in tho forest
Tor fear the Indians would fnd Ii and kill them
all so they tied large stones TO his body and at
night threw IL in the Mississippi river. So the
man that discovered the great river was buried
in its waters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-31

the word an men Jimn stay with you.
Leastwise. one of US will stay
But Mabel assured the kind soul that
they were not In the least afraid and
would not think Of keeping either her or
her good husband away from their home.
where they had work Of their own to
look after.
ON, pa and ma will be away only
two nights. You know she said. On
the third night they'll reach home before
bedtime"
So the first night settled down. moon
and stars making 1t glorious. The chill
dren sat on the big front porch overlook
ing the main section road till the clock
In the sitting room told them it was bed
time Then they repaired to their re-
spective rooms. first locking and boiling
the doors and fastening the windows.
This precaution against housebreakers
taken, the children felt safe and got into
bed without a single misgiving. When
midnight came all were sleeping as
soundly as only happy, good. healthy
children can sleep.
But something unusual aroused Tom
from slumber. Was 1t the sound Of foot
steps on the front walk? Anyway, Tom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-31

were clad in beautiful armors and tranpngs Of
After expensive preparations. including twelve
priests, De Soto set out with his men and booty
With gay Castian squadron of ten vessels 10
leave the Harhor San Lucar and conquer ima:i
nary empires in the world
De Sotos wife govern Cuba dur
ing his absence After voyage of two weeks
the ships anchored in Tampa bay.
Some Cubans when they the silent forests
and gloomy morasses were frightened and re-
They reached in October country of the
APPALACHIAN. on the left bank Of the Flint river
where they spent the winter.
De Soto informed by Indian guide Of
q land full of gold which ruled by an en-
press Snaniari who once was captive OF
the Indians contradicted this information. but
De Soto would not listen to this and continued
bis journey.
At town called Mauvilie or Mobile terrible
battle was fought between the natives and Span.
fards; the town set On fire and 900 OF
The Spaniards lost eighteen men. eighty horses.
all their baggage and 100 Spaniards were
In the middle of December they reached
Chickasas. I'm northern Mississippi, and crossed
the iazoo The winter was severe one. ana ana
some maize found and a deserted Indian
village. After poorly reclothing themselves and
gathering provisions they set out in the spring
to journey west. The guide led them to the
Mississippi river where the Standards viewed
the Father Of Waters from Chickasaw Buf
Thus the Mississippi discovered by De
Soto.
mention In the contest of last week arc
Margaret App0ld, 1917 E street south
cast; Marguerite Bradley. 1913 Hickman
street southeast: Somerset A. Owen, La
Plata. Nd; Edith Kingman. 1925 r
street northwest; Helen II. German, 40
18th street northeast; Esther Curry, $40
4 street southeast; Lille Rite nOur. 2:7
street northeast: Anna Finch. 2sOS
Georgia avenue northwest: ElOlxe
Woodbury.. 81 Randolph place north
west: MARTHA WRf0nn. 1110 18th atPARt
northcasts Teresa Donavan. $50 Mary
land avenue southwest; Marilla May.
3422 Brown street northwest, Helcn
FetteT, 3O13 DumbartOn avenue.
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Buddys mind. "I'll go swimming every
day." he declared. "And after I've had
all the swimming want I'll catch some
fish for supper. Gee, it's nice to be boss
of the fortv'
All the children laughed at Buddy, who
was the baby Of the family Tom was
fourteen. Mabel twelve and Buddy nine
"All right, kid. swim and fish as much as
you like. after you've helped with the
morning and evening chores. But you
mustn't shirk your part Of the work,
young Teller" So admonished Tom with
love slap on Buddy's shoulder.
The first day of the parents absence
passed off pleasantly, all SO busy that
they had no time to think about getting
lonely. Mrs. Blythe, the farm hand S
wife. came In the morning and STAYED all
day. accompanying her husband to their
home In the evening. Now, dearie.'
Mrs Blythe said to Mabel, "if yoins be a
bit scared to stay alone. why, jest say
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as high in the air as it otherwise would
have done.
On it came, right toward the tree in
which Brown Bruin sat AS tins tree was
forest. in fact was the only tree in
that spot, 1t seemed to Brufn that the
thing was aiming at him intentionally
and for moment he felt bit appre-
hensive. But bear is never a coward,
and pretty soon Brown Bruin was ready
for any encounter. In truth, he courteu
some sort of adventure, for up till the
present moment his life had been devoid
Of any excitement of any sort, and he
was pining for change
Let the beast come, said Brown
Bruin, mentally. ''I'll let it taste my paw
right in its eye
AS IT understanding Brown Bruins
challenge, the balloon came on, flying
pretty low over the rocks and brush.
All, then 1t went sailing right over
Brown Bruins head, not stopping to
say Hello. little fighter" And Brown
Bruin was on the point of crying out to
it in some words of his own language
when, Of sudden, 1t stopped. quivered.
swayed back and forth, as If in a spasm
of pain. All, the dragging anchor had
caught In the branches of Bruins tree,
Brown Bruin saw the cause of the bal
looms pause. but did not understand it.
He saw what he supposed to be the
birds tail caught in the tree. and then
idea came to him. He would engage the
bird in battle by pulling its tail! So.
climbing to the place where the anchor
was held by a forked limb, Brown Bruin
gave the cold metal thing a quick tap
with his paw. But not sign of feeling
did the monster make. Then Brown
Bruin noticed the small basket from
which dropped the anchor rope, and it
aroused his curiosity 1t looked like
little cave In the air. SO he thought
Why, he did believe he might get into it.
Well. he would try. And try he did, and
fortably inside the balloon basket, swing
ing to and fro over the top Of the tree
"A very nice, obliging bird" he unused
to himself. It'll come here every day
and swing in its cave. I wonder if this
is the birds stomach? No. / guess not.
for If 1t were 1 wouldn't be SO COM
Portable"
Then, to amuse himself. Brown Bruin
began to pull at the rope which was
caught in the tree. thinking all the time
that he was Juggling at the monsters
tail. And, astonishing as it may seem,
the anchor became loosened from the
forked limb. and. like flash, the balloon
reared, started, and was off with the
wind, Brown Bruin sitting comfortably
in the basket.
"Ah. this is fine" said Brown Bruin
to himself. And on he rode and rode.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-31
Queer Policemen.

IN London the policemen carry no clubs
and attached to the middle of their
oeif, behind. is dark lantern. The
cuffs OF their coats have vertical stripes.
white and blue, sisni.yinS their rank and
the NUMBER of years they have been in
the service. In Paris the police wear
btne caps and coats, and in the summer
white trousers. They carry short swords,
more as matter OF authority, but when
In danger use the fiat side as a club In
the rain the Paris policeman takes off his
cap. hangs il on the back OF his belt then
pulls the hood OF his coat over his head.
German policemen wear helmets and have
distinctly martial air
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-31

large fortune he returned to Spain and obtained
permission to attempt the conquest of Florida
at his own expense.
He was made governor OF Cuba and. Florida in
1887. with orders to settle and explore the lat
ter. May the 18TH 1889, be sailed from Havana
with vessels. 200 horses and $50 men. in
Guiding priests. sailors and cavaliers of high
rank, and landed at the Bay Of Spiritu Santo
May so. The next morning about daybreak they
were attacked by the natives and compelled to
retreat. They marched several hundred miles.
passed through a number OF Indian towns and
finally arrived at Navila. village near the
mouth Of the Mobile river, completely surrounded
by high wooden walls The inhabitants. Of
Tended by the intrusion of the invaders and
angered by outrage committed upOn OF
the chiefs preciDitated a fierce conflict which
resulted in the burning of the village. the loss
OF 1900 natives and twenty Spaniards-a large
number afterward dyin: of their wounds.
De Soto then retired to Chicaca. small town
In the country Of the Chickasaws. where he re-
manned until l541.
His army then continued its march through
the Indian territory. and after many caiamitics
and grievous disappointments De Soto discovered
the Mississippi river in the latter part OF April.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-31
Beheadinss.

Beheadings.
a. Behead something all children delight In
hearing and leave the name of an old English
very great lady aud leave something used In
making cider. ~ Behead a foreign country aud
leave physical suffering.
Curtailings.
IN Curtail that which appears in the human
curtail adept in the black art and leave the
means by which he practices his art 90 Douhiy
curtail sudden rain and leave q big exhibition.
Letter Enigma.
Ny first is In anchor. but not in ship;
My second Is in frost, but not in nip:
My third is in ray. but not in sun:
My fourth is In river, but not in run:
MY fifth Is in crane, but not in bird
My sixth is In cattle. but not in herd:
My whole Of six letters country does spell.
And every school child knows 1t very well.
Zigzag Puzzle.
There seven words of four letters each IN
guessed and written below another in their
richtful order their ZigZag letters will spell the
name OF an animal found in Africa. The cross
words IL 4 young maiden. ~ 4 small
nails. ~ To scorch with fire. "a A woman's
name o. A place under the roof Of q barn.
81 Denotng distance "a The title OF q noble.
man.
ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS PUZZLES.
Letter enigma-Tennis.
ZigZag puzZle-Bucon- Cross wo-ds-tD Bar.
C., Hat. 81 Roc. az Hot. 81 Nod.
Primal acrostic-tiibson. Cross words-fll Girl.
f2l Iron. %, Bake. a, Snow. t5J Oven. 49,
Noun.
BeheadnSs Great. eat. e, Human, man.
t3l Cash. ash.
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THE SUNDAY STARS
Historical Cut-Out Contest.

THE SUNDAY STARS
Historical Cut-0ut Contest.
Five $500 Prizes Each Week.
Turn to the Comic Section
of THE SUNDAY STAR
tomorrow and find "Ameri-
cas- History in Cut Outs" on
the last page. Cut out and
paste the cut-out according
to the diagram in the lower
right hand corner. Then
write a 3oo-word compost
ton on the subject of the
cut-out-"Jacques Cartier on
the St. Lawrence River"
Mail your composition and
the finished cut-out to The
Sunday Editor of The Even
ing Star. They must reach
him by noon Wednesday to
be eligible for one of the FIVE
prizes of $1.oo each which
will be awarded weekly for
the best FIVE compositions
and neatest cut-outs. Then
next Saturday turn to the
Children's Page and see if
your composition is awarded
one of the prizes. Remem-
Der the conditions-you must
be under sixteen years of age
and you must submit both
composition and cut-out by
Wednesday noon.
The prize winners receive
their money by check as soon
as the selections are made.
Watch for this opportu-
nifty tomorrow in the Comic
Section of
THE SUNDAY STAR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-31

oA III SisAh,
And see the flowers, that were
dropping and sad,
Lift up their heads with a look
SO glad,
AS if to say, ooh. glorious rain,
Desert us not, but come soon
again.
So, little boys, and little girls, too,
When it rains don't let yourselves
feel blue,
But smile and be happy, and joy
ously say:
"Hurrah, hurrah, for the rainy
day!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-31

Then. the wind rising. the monster bird,
as Brown Bruin still thought the balloon
to be, rose higher in air, and pretty soon
Brown Bruin could hardly distinguish
the earth below. And then he wished he
were again on terra firma. and began to
feel hungry. No doubt his dear old
mother had dinner ready, and his brother
and sister would eat his share of the
food unless he hurried home. But how
could he hurry homeo Here he was. go
ing with the greatest speed toward the
north, the place where Brown Bruin had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-31

on he went farther and farther away
from home and food.
How long he rode thus he never knew
but one terribly bitter day something
happened to the head of the monster
(the gas bag of the balcony. and it came
quickly to earth Brown Bruin found
himself on something he supposed to be
the ground. and, getting out of the bas-
ket. he walked about. hoping to find
bite to eat. oh, how cold the Ice was
under his feet. And how starved he
was. too!