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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-29
Land Leased.

Reports received recently frcrf dit
ference parts of Monongalia county
siiGw :l2i NtI.hrn the past few weeks
seves'-l Thousand acres CT land llhther'
TO overlook d as net wccth the test
isig fer oil'hnd gas have bean leased
by coripanIeS. The territory taken
ul extends through the Clinton dls.
tiict from the shlnnsuon field and con.
t,nnirs I'M towards Gainesville in
Preston county. A large portion OF
;iliS fsnd LIS been leasel by the Hops.
Gas Company and the South Penn
Company. The success OF the shinns-
ton field is sntd to be responsible fer
the awakening iii that section n:iiF
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-29

says:
"The truth is that all of the present
and past Office holders of the State
combined, with ell OF it's politicians.
could not have prevented this State
from being for Taft. The preference
OF the people for him wss one Of those
strong currents of public sentiment
with which politicians are helpless
when they attempt to interfere"
Therefore. the people got the State
for Taft and there is no mistake about
II.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-29

3 n : is 81 =
.Iiidge Reese Blizzard in the Parkers-
burg Dis News says It is a bit Of
political false pretense when any one
man claims 70 have gotten West yir-
I ginia for Taft last year He says
everybody was tor Taft except him
SELF Senators Elkinss and Scott and
4 Goner essmen woodward and Gaines,
whom Uncle Joe Cannon had given
Very desirable committee appoint
4iients. Judge Blizzard himself favor
sssd vice stdent / Fairbanks for per-
soma rss sons but said nothing about
.tt 4fe says what the reasons Of Sen,
atoS ElkIns md Scott were, for, not
sSsLv4fipg the now Presidents nomina-
tton have never been known. After
iecitinE THESES "a 5irdge aBtisaafsh
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-29
SENATOR NELSON wANTEp@,T
..llsNo W ABOUT RooLRooMs.

- 81
II seems that Senator Nelson, OF
Minnesota, the Viking Of the Senate
celebrated for his wisdom and hard,
Medicines, is gutleless aftersall. The
Il fact was disclosed at a meeting of the
sub committee of, the Semitic Judiciary
committee held to consider a bill to
vent the sending of race track gam
bling inforn1at lons by telegraph or tele-
phone. The Norwegian sage sat at the
head of the table, Thin, nervous,
peaH ied men who had turned from the
4 pulpit to fight evil hand to hand, We're
grouped opposite him They led off
With vollable dennuciations of book
makers and poolrooms.
Look here. let's have some explain
alton, suddenly spoke up Nelson.
What is a poolrOom? How is bust
nesssdone in poolroom?" The crowd
Z looked at him, ready to laugh at t e
\ Joke. but, suddenly realized that he
was in earnest. Smiling at his own
glfnnocence. Nelson continued: 81 never
I saw9a horse race and 1 want to under
stand this thing. Why do You call a
man a bookmaker? What does he do?"
"A reformed t'bookie." who had join
the uplift when track in which he
\ was Interested was put out of business.
!. undertook to explain the mystery. I'm
\ consciously. however, he used some
itechnical terms that left his answers
aslittle foggy.
e s5t'I low dc. they bet?,I insisted Nelson.
Well, I'm the booknaker- man
who takes the bets-and you are. the
bettor,'' explained the ex-horsemar.
SsstTn the first race there are eight
horses and / show You their names and
the odds. Wen say Lady ulnla is .
to and you want to bet S.. / give
syoua ticket that says $40 to So"
no I bet with you?''
Yes. that's right, bet with every
body said the booltte.
What 1t / win?" asked the Senator.
IA .ssYou get the SO you won and. in
add tion, the s. You put up as stake,
ssis returned
The senator, smiled approvingly.
8tttBut what IL L lose?" he asked.
Then you keep the ticket as a SOU
tiyenir. was the reply, and the senator
Joined in the general merriment.
Near the close OF the hearing the
senator brought up the question again
with the observation: 81 have heard
j}of p0olrooms where they play kind
'of3 billiards on a cIoth-covered table,
but 4 would like to know how the
o1foonis You gentlemen refer to are
conductelR
,8s I've e&9 booan1aker started to answer,
hut Esolnebody INTERRUPTED and the sen
ator question, was lost sin the discus
:stonSof another subject, .s;g
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-29

"colored lad pays stiff amount for
admitting couple to his house, says a
morning paper. But it .neglects to
name the house because it wants to
protect the place. What reason has
the morning sheet for desiring to pro-
tect ndecency? 1t is doubtful if many
people knew that the hotel. about
which the rot the Times says was
published, belonged to a colored boy.
yet the Times calls it ''his house."
Nov, what do you think of that?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-29
Poultry. Show.

the seccad annual poultry show .!
the Morsantown Poultry Association
opened Yesterday morning ~ Morsln-
town. Fully SIX hundred specimens
of the feathersd tribe will b" on ex-
h!hition before tile exhibition closes.
A most attractive premium His5 ms
Neon prepared by the association and
the awards viii! he naa,Ie by II .compe-
ten; iulge.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-29
Warrington in
aMa.s New .Hushanri.u

NrANNlNGToN, Dec. 2o.-"Mn'.
New Hnsballtl'' which showed at tht
oltera House last evening was full u
fun and laughter from beginning Ito end
The songs were all oaltchy and wei
rendered. The house wns crowded.
many being here from Faf1lnont re
Turning on the last car.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-29
az Hd 81


fDliIIrg the ssIbsentse Il tllot1ssis
who went ;aostile spring
|otftot v.ateI II tbay the Ethel
IlI1.ogtnson. aged four ia lgiter Of On
car Lceanson. wen Farmer ami,
Esiocis rais4nt 81 Fork IssIge neaii
W3eetfng. drurped e Ell sls.s bear q
cbristHtas 50 in .fhe Are IN. ttllsss: i,s.ss
Tor ana wfileGattcNPtsns TO i'escic her
her ctnth!rs isnftetl azsb 9ylrissst
the Child tt, death. Hes; father who
hatl been to school 10 bring his se;;;.
lr:y!n:e. III a sleigh. found his Chi Gre,
,n4ted with the Teddy bear clastlsd in
her hands, When the ml-Eiler tufn..
ea she tainted anil the. husband sfoundij
her near the dead body of harIsl Ibid.
Tile 1nother II stil in: serious con-,
tltion. 81:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-29
Old Hotel Burns.

The oil hotel at RidgesiIle IL Min.
e~al county. was DESTROYED by fire OF
incendiary criein recently. It was an
i::smensr log structure built in 1851
and was q historic landmark Of tia:
s,aotio':.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-29

rrhe local merchants report a fine
business for December. and already
plans are on for big January clearance
sales. The people are learning to wait
for the big sales, when htey can get
bargains. They are to be found by
watching the papers.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-29

The Parkersbnrg State Journal asks.
who is Webster's international Die
tionary. anyway" That would be
pretty hard to explain to man who
still uses the Original edition OF 1925.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-29

Every little bit of snow added 20
what We have makes little bit more.
1t has been showing little every
night this week.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-29
Notarics Commission ed.

D. S Huffman. W. c. Frame AMI F.
S. Amos, all of ttlis city, have scen
commissioned by the Secretary O!
Sat:te.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-29
sleigh Eide Parties.

Everybody Is enjoying the beaEtI
full winter weather by taking adEija-
tAge OF tine sle3glning. last evening a
merry crowd went 10 R3meT, had SUP
9er and returned liome in the small
hours Of morning.
George LittiE, 0f Sh.nnston. was The
guest OF friends here last evening. 3
joan C,Haa'e is home from ivisat
in Wnesltug. H. ~ ~ ~ u
Mrs. R. Peters, Of Salem. is the
guest Of her sister. AIfs. Ffeelanf.
hero! Is.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-29

This holiday season will be one long
to be remembered on account of the
fine sleighing snow. The young folks
are having plenty of fun.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-29

The weather man says the mercury
will hover near zero tonight. Better
stay pretty close the fire.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-29

People who support a liquor paper
are Just that far supporting the liquor
traffic.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-29

And so a colored lad owns and oper
ates big Fairmont hotel. ha! h0!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-29

The Fairmont West Virgtnfan gets
up new political combination and
leaves Senators Scott and Elkins out
of 1t. Why is the fly in the ointment
with the West vtrginfan? -Parkers-
burg State Journal
Mistaken again. That combination
was not the West Virginian's "get up"
it came from the Wheeling Registers
special. correspondent But it was a
pretty interesting combination. we adj.
init
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-29

Better be practicng on making
and 0 and putting them together after
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-29

TO CURE AcoLP IN ONE DAY.
Take LAXATIVE ,RRoMo ouinine
Tablets ,Druggist5a .reflnd money If
1t fails to cure. e. Nv. GROVES sig.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-29

Two more days Of 1909.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-29

en 81 riu us,
tinii 81 il tie li5se
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The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-21
HOW TO BE AN ORATOR..

A politician, says writer in Tit Bits, was congratulated upon his oratory. He had made an excellent speech, and the reporters were ask ing him to tell them, so that they might tell their papers, how he did 1t. q am afraid that oratory comes natural if it comes at all. said the speaker, and proceeded to quote an old Yorkshireman on the subject.
 ''Tha wants to be public spey- ker. dos tha, lad," Job would say, ''an' tha thinks Aw'm the chep to put tha up to a wrinkle aboot it i? Tha's right, I awm. Now, hark tha. When tha rises to meek tha speych, hit taable and oopen thy mouth. If nowt comes, talk sup O water an hit taable again. Then oopen thy mouth wider than afoor. Then. if nowt comes, tax thysen off, and leave public speykin' to such as me" e."-Iouth's Companion.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-21
GETTING AT GOSLiNG.

Little Fife was telling her aunt all about the interesting things she had seen on her grandfather's farm.
 And were there any chickens and 'ducklings?" asked aunt, amused.
 ''Yes, indeed, hundreds of them" " said Fife, ''and the cutest little little-oh, you know what mean? ''Lambs?" prompted aunt. "No-n," said Fife, inpatient ly. 'Iitth-little-dear me, what's a goose's babies called ?"-Illustrat- ed Sunday Magazine.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-21
SACRED SPOT FOR AMERICANS
Battlefield of saratoes Might with Much Propriety Be Preserved by
 the Nation.

Of all the famous fields of the northern gateway, the Hudson Champlain route, that of Saratoga, must remain the first, having al- ready earned inclusion among the few decisive battles of the world. It would be far from unfortunate if a fraction of the temporary enthu- siasm and transient interest now turning toward this celebration might find permanent expression in proper preservation, either as a state or national park, of this bat tlefeld where the first great victory of the revolution was won, and where the American born. the con- tinentals, unaided by the French, captured for the first and last time d British army; for though the sur render took place a few miles be- vond and to the northward, 1t was at Saratoga, on the field above Still water and before Bemis heights, that the fate of Burgoyne's army was sealed.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-21

From the report of the state treasurer, 1t is seen that there IS now only SI8o, GOO in the general revenue fund. By close figuring the state will be able to tide over to the next collection time without the general fund being exhausted for more than a few weeks as the most. But what would have been the financial conditio of the state, if the governor has not vetoed ap- propriations amounting to about a half million dollars? And what womld state scrip have been worth if warrants for these mostly unnec- essary appropriations had been is- sued and presented to an empty treasury?
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-21
Personal

Fresh creamery butter al Coles.
 A. E. Pearson is here today from Gfeenbrier.
 Miss Clyde Blair is visiting Att kins friends.
 Ben L. Griffin has returned from Little Rock.
 John Harvil is here today from Chadwick.
 E. H. Martin of Martinville was here yesterday.
 l.. w. Ruple is in the city today from Holland.
 Mrs. l.. s. Dunaway is visiting friends in Morrilton.
 Fresh creamery Butter at Coles,
 A son was born this week to MT. and Mrs. Amos Halter.
 Miss Alice Hill is visiting Miss Ethel Millar in Little Rock.
 Cow FOR SALE-3 parts Jersey, young calf. WASH CLIBoURN.
 William Prince has returned from a weeks visit at Fayetteville.
 Mrs. Nora Requa of Little Rock is the guest of friends in this city.
 ]. w. Lawrence left this morn- ing for visit to relatives at Rec tor, Ark.
 Soda pop delivered to any part of city. Faulkner Go. Bottling Co. Phone 25o.
 Miss Robbie Maddox is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. P. Wilbanks, at Plumerville.
 Mrs. E. A. Ellsworth has return- ed to her home at Fort Smith, after a visit in this city.
 Rev. J. A. Anderson of Little Rock is spending the day with his family in this city.
 Mrs. Laura Mitchell has returned from a visit with relatives and friends in Argenta.
 MT. and Mrs. L. N. Bolls have left for weeks visit at their for mer home at Prescott.
 Judge P. H. Prince has returned from Perryville, where he has been attending chancery court this week.
 Mrs Annie Harrison has return ed to her home at Little Rock, af- ter a visit with relatives and friends in this city.
 A. Harraway. freight clerk at the depot and F. V. Mckee, night operator, are spending today in Little Rock.
 l.. C. Holman has returned from Little River county, where he was called on account of the death of his brother-in-law, Jesse Freeman.
 LosT-Scotch collie pup, brown color and white tipped feet. Re- turn to F.. B. O'Bryaut, north of public school on Davis street, and receive reward.
 Prot. and Mrs. w. J. Sowder aud children have returned from Maryland, where Prof. Sowder has been teaching the past year. They will move into MT. Hartley's cottage near the Normal.
 Rev. Fred H. Wendell has re- turned from Texas, where he has conducted several revival meet ings. He left this morning for Vilonia to prepare tor the opening of ArAansas Holiness College ats
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-21
treasury?

The growing frequency with which runaway teams plunge up and down our streets is real cause for alarm. It is safe 10 say that two thirds of these runaways are due to carelessness upon the part of the drivers. Teams and horses attached to wagons and buggies are allowed to stand on the streets unhitched, with no driv- CT lin sight. Unruly teams that ought not be allowed on crowded streets at any time are in daily use. Such practices ought to be discon- tinued before serious accident oc- CUTS.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-21
WHAT THE LORD DID FOR HIM.
Testimony of Brother Jones Was Not Exactly All That Could Have
 Been Desired.

Senator R. L. Taylor of Tennes- see was speaking in the senate:
 "Our country had been decimated by war, huhiliated by reconstruc- tion, and weighed down by the high est tariff taxation this world has ever known, and we were in bad plight. We were in the condition of the good old praying member of the church who was afflicted all at once with every disease in the cata- logue. He had rheumatism and aneurism and curvature of the spine, and was finally stricken with paralysis; but after months of suf- fering he got better and went sham bling one evening to prayer meet ing. The old preacher rose and said: Now, brethreen, 1 want us to have a good time here tonight. l want every one of you to get up and tell what the Lord has done for you. There Is Brother Jones, God bless him; he has been afflicted and hasn't been with us for many months. Brother Jones, get up and tell us what the Lord has done for vou.'
 Brother Jones arose and hobbled out in the aisle and said: Well, he's about ruint me- Washing- ton Post.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-21

The completion of the new steel bridge across the Cadron at the King place is matter for congrat- ulation to the people of the county. It supplanted rickety wooden structure which has been unsafe for many months and has incon- venienced many people who feared to cross it. Judge J. A. Lea has been untiring in his efforts to have this bridge built. We believe he had had the work done we'll at a low cost.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-21
NATURALLY INDIGNANT.

The weavers in a certain English mill having a grievance sent two of their number to interview the master. Among other things the master told them they were too fas- tidious On going back into the mill their workmates asked them how they had got on.
 "Oh, we 'tisgoin' again." they said.
 "How's that ?"
 Because he called us two fat idiots"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-21
HOLLOW LOG A FISH TRAP.

Last week MT. Castleman of the Sixth district caught from hollow log in the river near his mill 3O- pound catfish. About 8 year ago from the same log an 80 pound cat fish was trapped and several montha later one that weighed 30-pound was taken.-Trenton correspondence Nashville American.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-21
THE LIKELY KIND.

"Pop, are there people living on Mars?"
 'Some folks think so, my son."
 "Well, if they have dogs there, too, what kind of dogs are they?"
 Il am sure 1 don't know, unless they are moon dogs"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-21
WILLING TO TAkECHANCES.

"You wish to marry my daugh- ter?"
 "Yes, sir"
 Do you know that she comes of all old and honored family?"
 "Yes, sir. But l truly love her, and believe that she has the ability within herself to be a good wife in spite of it."
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-21
WANTED

To introduce our large and complete Fall line of beautiful wool dress goods silk and fancy waist
 ings. The latest up to- date New York City pat terms Handsomest line of material on the mar. ket Dealing direct with the mills you will find our prices low. Profits 5000 to 50 % weekly. Samples and full instructions packed in a neat sample case. shipped express prepaid No money required. Exclusive territory. Write for par ticu1ars. Be first to write STANDARD DRESS GooDs Co, Dept F 8 Binghamton. N. Y. d3t
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-21
PATE ENcE.

Patience will accomplish any. thing You can even carry water in a sieve, if you wait long enough"
 'Ts that SO? Say, how long would I have to wait to do that?"
 "Till it gets cold enough for the water to freeze"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-21
LOGICAL REASON.

Said He-Darling, I love you. Will you be my wife?
 Said Sher-You'll have to ask the governor.
 Said He-Why do you call you! father "goWernor?"
 Said She-Because he vetoes SC many of my bills.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-21
MT. Business Man: The offer below will appeal
 to you!

We are going to offer an ad the size of this one, to run ln the Daily Edition of The Log Cabin Democrat for period of IF months, (3I2 publishing days) for the sum of $I5o.oo, rate of SIP 50 per month, contract to be made and signed by the purchaser of this space and the publisher of this paper.
 The price for this space at the present rate is $I87 20, or SIS 5.6o per month, but if taken at the special price mentioned above, will mean saving to you of $37.2o.
 You will want an ad the same size as this pretty why not take advantage now of the offer made above and place the amount saved on the profit page of your cash book?
 This offer will only hold good until Tues day, August "A, I2 o'clock noon. Will you let it go by unheeded? Use of space must commence September I.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-21

The assessed value of Conway real estate is nearly $500, 900. As suming that the average assess ment is not higher than 40 per cent, the actual value would be $I ,25o, ,ooo. From five to six per cent of this amount will doubtless be ample to install system of waterworks in this city. Is there anyone who does not believe that a system of waterworks would add more than five or six per cent to the value of his property9
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-21
HE WAS LUCKY.

First Burglar-l tackled the resi- dence of real-estate agent last night.
 Second Burglar-Did you get anything?
 First Burglar-Yes; got away without buying house and lot
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-21

The Artist-l have some pictures of hens l would like to submit to your paper.
 The Editor-Just put 'em in the basket; they will lay fine there.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-21
AN EXPLANATION.

He--People like the old jokes best
 She-I suppose that is why the humorists are always at woman's Baltimore American.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-21
IN HIGH LIFE.

"Your new butler seems rather awkward" :"
 For a butler, les. But if he's d detective l think he does very well '" Louisville Courler-J ournal.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-21

Prof O. D. Longstreth, who is spending the summer st Hattieville, is in the city today on business.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-21
Reduced Rates.

State convention, Knights of Maccabees, Fort Smith, Sept. 7 and S.-For this occasion, we will sell roundtrip tickets from Conway to Fort Smith for S5.25. On sale Sept. 4 to 6 inclusive; return limit Sept. 9.
 Grand lodge Charitable Home stead Society, Pine Bluff, August 17-2I.-For this occasion we will sell round trip tickets from Con- way to Pine Bluff for $2.o6. On sale August Y to 2I inclusive; return limit, August P.
 State Encampment, Arkansas guards, Dardanelle, August o-Ie.- For this occasionwe will sell round trip tickets from Conway to Rus sellville for $I.S5. On sale August 8 to IS inclusive; return limit August 20.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-21

Both Morrilton and Russellville are advertising fairs, but you will have to come to Conway to see the real thing.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-21

A low wheel farm wagon and a Rock Island cultivator for sale see
 Jog LUYET WANTED-To rent a suitable dwelling house in Conway. Ap- ply to Pat E. Hunter.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-24
SUGGESTS THE WILD
JUNGLES OF AFRICA

When one visits the trained animal
show of Al c. Barnes, which appears
with the Parker Carnival company,
Pendleton, April 26, they will for a
moment imagine they are really in
the jungles of far-off Africa. The
entire performance takes place in a
large steel arena, so that the audi
ence can sit almost within arm s
length with perfect safety, and enjoy
a performance presented by trained,
wild and domestic animals, of a char
acter that has no equal in America.
1t would take a whole column of
this paper TO attempt TO describe the
different acts. One in particular,
however, we must mention. Miss Au-
relia Altimore and her group of six
handsome Nubian lions, the finest
specimens ever captured. Miss Alti-
more has such perfect control over
these savage beasts that she rides
on their basks, waltzes with them,
and concludes by placing small pieces
of fresh raw meat between her lips
and, as they leave the cage, each
lion steps up in turn, and, placing his
big shaggy head to hers, eats the
meat from her mouth.