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WISCONSIN DEADLOCK coN7,n.
HES

Madison. Feb. 22.-United States
Senator Isaac Stephenson lacked eight
votes of re-election on the fourteenth
joint ballot of the Wisconsin legisla-
ture TODAY.
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IN CONGRESS-
PUBLIC PRINTING COSTS
y OVER $1,000 600 A NEAR

Washington, d. c., Feb. 23.-Cop-
slant and uninterrupted growth of the
cost of public printing has increased
this item of public expense from $780,
900 in 1910 to more than $1,000, 600 In
1905. according to the report of the
printing investigation commission Gre
ated four years which submitted
TO congress a report covering it's extern
,sive inquiry. The commission consists
OF the w committees on printing of
the two houses of congress and Sena-
tor Platt as chairman.
Savings of more than half a million
dollars a year are being effected, ac-
cordfng to the report, as the result Of
legislation recommended from time to
time. giving the joint committee on
printing certain powers OF supervision.
It states that under recent legislation
such expensive publications as the
Congressional Record, the publication
OF h geological survey and the year
book of the department Of agriculture.
We're eliminated from the surplus
printing which had formerly been piled
demned II solo as waste.
The report makes it clear that this
printing was entirely an undistributed
surplus, these surplus copies being
equivalent to 559.19S volumes of 500
pages each for The year 1907. The saw
Ing on these three classes of publica-
ton was about 500. 900. These publi-
cations had been piled up until there
were more a $500 tons in storage.
enough to fill an ordinary railroad trair.
more than three miles long. Rent for
that portion of these publications
stored outside of the government build
ings was more than $134.5 800 a wear.
Buckram instead Of s%heepskin is to
be used in future in binding the books
for the official files of the government
deposited in state and territorial libra
r1es and the designated repositories O.
each congressional district.
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SENATE PASSES BILLS.

Washington. FEB. 23.-The senate
passed 40 house bills that were on it's
calendar, together with several addi-
tional measures originating in the Sen
ate, including these:
Granting leaves of absence to en-
ployes of the isthmus canal commits
sion for time necessarily lost as a re-
suit of injuries received in the course
of their employment.
Extending the time for installation
OF an underground telephone system in
Honolulu.
Authorizing leases If public land in
the canal one on the 1sthmus of Pan
anama, for periods not exceeding rs
years.
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THREE ASSEMBLIES
TO IMPROVE PARK


State House, Des Moines, Ia,
Feb. 23.-The legislature of
North Dakota by resolution has
asked the legislatures of Iowa
and Nebraska to make an APP
preparation to aid in improving
the park which has been estab-
lished by North Dakota. in
ground aonattsd by the federal
government at the Battle of
Glasgow hills. in North Dakota,
where a number of Iowa and
Nebraska soldiers are buried.
The battle was With Indians in
1868. The legislature of South
Dakota also eel Iowa a resolu-
ton calling for a CO lstitutional
amendment to forhil %polygamy,
n asking Iowa K adopt the
same. N,
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Thomas Moore ' mAde more th.y
1,eos per year from his work.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-18
PRAISES FoR lNesasoLL

NEW YORK June 1S.-That sw;n.
burne, England's FAMOUS poet, who
died recently, looked upon the late
Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll as the
greatest American of mis- time. is stat.
ed in a letter Just made public by Mrs.
Eva Ingersoll Farrell Brown, q nlece
of Mrs. Ingersoll. In 1900. Mrs. Brown
wrote svlr6urne requesting MS au.
tograph. and the poet replied thank,
ing her "ior the pleasure given me by
the knowledge that your uncle, Colonel
Irgersoll, the man whom, shove all
others, t,should have hoped and wish.
ed to meetif visited America dur.
ing his lifetime, found something in
my York worthy of MS regard or sym.
patay."
Similar sentiments were expressed
in a letter to Mrs. Brown from the late
George Meredith, the English novelist,
who said, "Tae name Of Ingersoll will
always command me-"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-18
TAFT TO HEAR SINGERS.

NEW YORK June 1S.-With the ar
rival to-day OF the advance guard OF
sweet voiced singers, all is in readl
ness for the opening in Madison
Square Garden tomorrow night Of the
twenty-second National Song and Nh.
sic Festival. Thirteen thousand sing,
ers will be heard during the festival,
including chorus OF 5000 school c1iI.
dren. The programme has been divid.
ed into seven concerts. Among those
who nave accepted invitations to be
present are President Taft, Gov.
Hughes and Mayor Mcclellan.
The opening concert will be held to.
morrow evening, when chorus of =.
900 voices vii sling the Shorns parts in
Max Buch's Fair Ellen" Sunday
has been set aside for the school chill.
dern's concert, which will consist Of
more than 5000 voices On Sunday
evening Nine. schumann-Heink will
sing.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-18
NOTICE.

The members of West Virginia no
bekah Lodge, Ma. Ga, Daughters of Re
beltah, will decorate the graves q,
their deceased members on Welng.
day evening, June 10th. On the same
evening at eight O'Clock they will holl
memorial services at their hall. 1t is
Hoped aIl the members will mike a
special effort to be there. Bring
flowers.
West Virginia Rebekah Lodge No.
Ga, Daughters of Rebekah. held a very
interesting and profitable meeting at
their hall on Monday evening. June H.
After the business was gone through
with an interesting programme wa
carried out, consisting of music and
Rotations. A beautiful solo WIS sung
by Mrs Matte Roy, Of Baltimore Re.
bekah Lodge, Baltimore. Nd. at tn
close of the programme delicious re.
freshments were served by the social
committee.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-18


Geologic collection There are 50 OK
Inore NILS and ienala erformsrs 81
nailchai fepnte and About loo canya !.
men hostlers ana other worlSingmea.
The arst event Of SHOW day. WI Is
the hagnideent nee open4air EXHIBIT,
lions on the show grounds ii 1850
O'Clock in the morning. These free
outside spectacies are said to be gor
geous and meritorious without prece.
dent. and all free to the public. The
initial performance will be given 1t
2 p. ,ns and the night show at eigSt
O'Clock. we have often times hoard
theremarls when ynn have seen one
tented show, You have seen them ALL"
While in the majority ofinstances this
is true, the phrase cannot apply to tae
Sun Brothers. Greater Shows. TOR the!r
programme this SESSION, is composed
Of entirely new, all star, unique, novel
and exclusive features, many Of wafcl
have never been seen in this SECTION
Of the country. AS a matter of tac.,
there is such a mighty melange Of
mastolonic marvels' to quote the
General Agent, MIR. Peter Sun. that
all spectators SIT IN rapt smazcmcnt
Throughout the entire programme.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-18
NO SPOTS oTN THIS "suN."


The coming of the Sun. Brothers
Greater Progressive Shows, is arous ms
much curiosity among local amusement
goers. The towp and surrounding
county has been handsomely billed.
with some of the finest looking special
photographic paper seen here in long
time. announcing the coming of the
Sun Show. If the advance printing
and advertising ideas are any criterion
to go by, the show will evidently prove
to be crack-a-jacls in every particular.
This is the 18th consecutive year OF
the Sun Show, and the claim is made
for it, that it is newer, better and more
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-18
up.to-date than heretofore.

This big carnival Of amusements Wi:
exhibit at Fairmont on SATURDAY, juno
19, Long before the average person
has breakfastel, the army OF show en-
ployes will be basily engaged in trens.
ferring the huge paraphernalla from
the special train, which will be side
tracked in the B. and o. railroad yards,
to the show lot.
Some idea Of the Sun Brothers,
Shows can be gathered from the COL
lowing facts.
A complete train of double length
cars, each 60 or 20 feet long. is re.
quired to transport this tented estab.
Eshment from town to town; the tents
cover an area of five acres: the main
pavilion or big Top as 1t is called in
show parlance, seats several thousand
people; there are 200 fine bred drausht
and acting horses; rs dtminutlve snet-
land and Iceland ponies and several
educated comic mules in the equine
department; credtable display OF
cages and dens Of rare wild animals,
birds and reptiles are contained in the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-18
Feminine Chat
And Chatter

One given recently for IS guests was
quite delightful affair End as quickly
served as 1t burt a dozen guests had
been present.
Small chairs were rented and Y,t
close together around the dining room
and back hall so that everyone had d
seat. The table was set in tde middle
Of the dining room arranged for serv-
ing only. In the center was n graa:
9blong plataeu of sweet peas and
mignonette. Silver clndlelabra with
pink shades we're used at either end
OF the square table and dotted around
were bonbon dishes with nuts, cakes
and candy, also plates OF bread and
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-18
butter sandwiches.

The menu consisted Of oyster cock
tails boullion, croqnettes and Drowned
oysters. fruit salad with crackers bak-
ed with Parmesan cheese and paprik:.,
fresh strawberry Zoe cream served in
sherbet glasses with Strawberries on
top and coffee.
Everything was served from the
kitchen, and there were enough wait
ers not to have many delays. Several
members of the family did not sit
down, but moved from group to group
to break up any stiffness and see that
all we're served promptly. Coffee was
passed after TIE guests mao risen from
their chairs. This was more Informal
and gave an opportunity to meet
friends not seen before.
The special charm of such a lunch.
con is that there is no formal arrange
ment so guests and friends can easily
manage to sit in group.
While it saves much trouble to the
hostess If everything is put into the
hands of a caterer, such lunch could
easily be gotten up at home. The two
essentials to It's success are that there
are plenty if walters, ami that every
thing is ready promptly for them to
pass as each course is taken ont.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-18
sashes Popular.

Sgshes will be much worn with the
lingerie frock. The slrl VINO makes
it practice to save ribbons will look
over her stock.
AS few OF the new sesnes are tied
in the old-fashloned bow and ends.
those If last season should be taken
apart and modernized,
Many of the sashes are brought in
alable strips from quite high. under
the arms in the back, TO give slight
ly Empire effect, but are brought to a
decided point in front below the waist
line.
Instead of bows the fashionable girl
wears knots, sometimes one in center
of back, again one at mead of each
streamer.
The favorite finish for the sash end
is long knotted fringe of silk or q
line of satin balls the color OF the rib
bon.
SGT messallne ribbons are prefera
BILE to h:avy satins for sashes. Where
s2ft ribbon is used it should be wild
er than when the ribbon has NOR
body, or it will soon be strlngy.
Charming sashes eau be made a
small cost from colored silk muslins
finished on the bottom with dee!
hem and several rows of hemstltching
or with silk fringe To match. Chit
fons make softer sash than the mus
lin, but are more expensive.
If the thfck.waisted gfrI wears 1
sash at all she should attach it OF {
boned and shaped belt. A girdIe Il
usually more becoming to her
See to 1t that the sash is supplied
with hooks and eyes in tine right place
To tie a sash each time is minatio,
to the ribon. 1t is rarely done, thoug'
the loops are arranged not to lool
ready prepared.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-18
Candlestlcks.

AS a household convenience there
comes a brass candlestick made to
hold a glass screen around the candle.
This is modification of a colonial
fashion. It's original WIS curved
shape, faring at the top and somewhat
stately in appearance. There was a
cut decoration of antique design upon
its frosted surface.
The present glass is cylindrical in
shape and almost too large in size to
be called chimney, but made to pro.
tect the candle from the passing
breeze that burns tt out too quickly,
1t has but lately come into use with
the revival Of the candle for cabius
and country houses.
a flame shield is also made of brass
and of copper in exact reproduction OF
a very ancient caniiesHck, with a
scoop-like screen extending round one
side fthe metal saucer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-18
uPHoLsIERtNe.

We make a specially of first clan
Up to late upholstering, botn plain ant
fancy. Mattresses and feathers ron
ovated. Sewing machine needles an,
supplies. All work guaranteed.
X. c. voELKER,
1O7 FaEmont Ave. Yost Building
Con- Phone e9S. FAIRMoNT. W. Va
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-18

nea a. ne breaa ana but ven L.
rhe cSndviehe can IS eut IL III
form desired p6minoes are pretty
and Il white bread s preferred ne
domino spots may be added With cur;
rants q small pieces Of trtfle.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-18
Bridge Sandwiches,

Delicious sandwiches for an after
noon bridge party are made 81 brown
bread and cream cheese. The bread
Is cut a quarter Of an inch thick,
spread thinly with butter and sprlnsI
kled with chopped nuts. Ths che Is
Is then cut In slices the same thick.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-18

II you have too many guests to seat
at q regular luncheon, ard do not care
10 give tea or afternoon card part,
why not give buffet luncheon? They
are rather novel, can be easily man
aged and every one has an informal
dime.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-18

pound durin 2
change of life. NY
doctor told me II
was good, and since
taking-it | feel so
much better that /
can do all my work
again. / think
Lydia E. Pinkham's
" ege ia lie Com,
pound q fine remedy
for all wuman's
troubles, and ]
.f4SfyaFs f1RIaE b An
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-18

my friends what it has done for me-"
Mrs. Z. HANSON, 3o4 East Long St.,
Columbus, Ohio.
Another Woman Helped.
Graniteville, VT. -"I was passing
through the Change of Life ands suffered
from nervousness and other annoyin0
symptoms. Lydia E. Pinkham's Yege-
table CompouIldrestored myhealthand
strength, and proved worth mountains
Of gold to me. For tine sake Of other
suffering women / am willing you
should publish my letter" : Mrs.
CHARLES BARCLAY, RED, Granite
vile, VT.
Women who are passing through this
critical period or who are suffering
from any of those distressing ills pc.
culiar to theirsex should not lose sight
Of the fact that for thirty years Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
which is made from roots and herbs,
has been the standard remedy for
female ills. In almost every cOmmu-
nifty you will find women who have
been restored to health by Lydia E.
Ptnkham's Vegetable Compound.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-18
GOSSIP, AND ADVICE FOR THE
3 WORLD oE WOMEN.

The Latest Way to Entertain-Tne
Buffet Luncheon is Rather Novel
and Easiiy Arransea-'T:ere are no
Final Arrangements, as the Guests
and Their Friends Can Form a
Group.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-18
Manufactured only y
The Pioneer Manufactures O.
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| FOR sALG BY FRANK ~. LLOYD
FAIRMoNT, VIVA.
Are You Going to pssssargr

II SO. you can get nrst c!asg hotel
accommodation. bcs-a Or room or both
in business center u town at about
lalf price by calling on HoteI" care
this office
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-18
.|I'|IER
PHYSICIAN
ADVISED.
Taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Columbus, 0hio.-.'I have taken
lydia E. Pinkham's YeQatahla Com.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-18

Subscribe for the West vtrginlan.
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AAuY EtLEN.
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-18

lGEito us, state name Of your dsaleF. and -
tell you all about RuBBERKoTEa md Send -
cash certificate, emitting you % cfodil e Bsnr
gallon on your first purchase. r. (
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-18

STOPS THE LEAKS Is
e 20 'i iss :; ssis f; IS. g s: s e:
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-09
Delightful AT HOme.'

On Thursday evening, the second
Of September, Miss Mamie D..
Shields was at home in honor of her
friend, Miss Marguerite Riggs, of
Greenville, N. c.
The guests were invited into the
prettily decorated halls and draw
ing rooms by Misses Mamie and
Rebe Shields.
After all the guests had arrived
an exciting drawing contest took
place and the judges finally decided
that Mr.. Mills Kitchin had drawn the
best and should have the prize while
the BOBBY should go to Mr.. Allison
Mcdowell.
Following this delicious refresh
ments were served by Misses Lucille
Kitchin and Mary Lamb and Mr..
Dupree Shields.
The evenings pleasure was con-
Guided by much enjoyed dance and
the guests departed declaring Miss
Shields most gracious hostess.
The following were present: Misses
Mary and Mamie Lamb, Louise
Matte and Cornelia Josey, Sarah
Fenner. Lucille and Hattie Leggett
Stella Hoffman, Lucille, Sadie ano
Katherine Kitchin, Marguerite
Riggs, Of Greenville, N. c.; Sue
Kitchin, of Raleigh; Estelle House
Mamie and Rebe Shields and Laurs
Clark; Messrs. Charlie Herring, Jr.
William and Allison Mcdowell, LIE
land and Mills Kitchin, Claiborn'
Smith, Spooner and Robert Dunn
Gavin Lyman, Charlie Webb, JOSEPH
| House and Charlie Lamb.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-09
VIII Lecture on Good Roads.

Mr.. W. L. Spoon, Highway Engi-
neer of North Carolina Geological
Survey, will address the people in
terested in good road on Wednesday
September Is, at p. M, at Madry'
New Opera House, Scotland Neck,
N. G.
We would like to have every man
in this section present. 1t is free
Come, and tell your neighbor tC
come.
ROAD BOARD,
Scotland Neck, Palmyra, Roseneatf
Townships.
P. S.-Instead Of holding our reg
ular quarterly meeting on Tuesday
we have decided not to meet unit
Wednesday, Immediately after thu
above address.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-09
Coming.

The 4 Pickerts will open the show
season as we'll as Madry's Opera
House here next Thursday night,
10Th and continue through Saturday
night.
This Company has been here be-
fore and gave general satisfaction
then and it is needless to say more.
Reserved seats so cents and Will
be placed on sale at The Allsbrook
Co.'S store. General admission 81
cents. Children under II years =
cents
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-09
Trinity Church.

PRIV G.. G.. BRADLEY, RECTOR.
FRIDAY, 10.
800 D. m.-Evening prayer anu
address.
SUNDAY, IL.
7.45 a. m.-Early Celebration
lro.oorate Communion OF the
p.o+harhood of St. Andrew
OAK a m-Sunday-school.
100 a. m.-Morning Prayer AN
l.. Communion and Sermon.
800 D. m.-Evening Prayer ant
| Sermon.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-09
Meeting Of the Camp.

The regular monthly meeting OF
tine Buck Kitchin Camp was held IN
their hall Thursday afternoon, End,
inst. Only routine business was
transacted.
The average of the members OF
the Camp is SO years. 1t IS sad &c
think that in just a few more years
the last of these brave men will be
called upon to answer the last rol
call. We young people ought to d.
all we can to make their last day
pleasant.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-09
OF To College.

The following persons left this
week to enter school: To Wake For
est-Messrs. Charlie Josey, ALVIN
Darden, Mills Kitchin, Charlie Sta
ten. Teddie Kitchin, Robert Josey,
Danford Josey; to A. & M. College
Messrs. Jack Riddick, Lonnie Dunn,
Irwin Clark; to Trinity College, Dur
ham-Mr. Cecil Hassell to Davidson
College-Lauthor Whitehead; to Uni
versitv, Chapel Hill Paul Fenner.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-09
CHEAP FOR THE SPOT CASH!

have accepted position with the old and reliable
firm of N B. JOSEY COMPANY, who are well known not
only in SCOTLAND NECK and HALIFAX COUNTY but
from the MOI NTAINS to the SEASHORE Ter their LIB
ERALITY AND FAIR DEALINGS TO ALL certainly
do appreciate and thank my friends and customers VINO
have so faithfully stood by in the past and after Octo
Der 1st. 1909, will be glad to them at ~ b. JOSEl
COMPANYS place OF business where will be delighted TO
serve them and will appreciate business they throw
nv way or with N. B. JOSEl COMPANY
j. .. RAY.
Scotland Neck, n. c., Sept. /, 1909.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-09
Notice..

There will be called meeting OF
the Round Table Club at the home O.
Mrs. H. |. Clark Thursday Afternoon
at 4:30 o'clock.
By order of the president.
Miss LENA LEGGETT, Sec.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-09
Married at Halifax.

On last Monday, in the parlor of
tho safer Hotel, at Halifax, Mr..
Poht + Winston and Miss Hattie
Harrison, both of Petersburg, Va,
were married, Rev. P. N. Stainback,
of Weldon, officiating.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-09
Meeting Woman's Betterment ASSocla'
ton.

There will be a meeting OF the
Woman's Betterment Association IN
the Graded School building FRIDAY
afternoon at 4 o'clock. 1t is desired
that all members be present.
MRS. T. w. FENNER,
President.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-09
PASSENGER Train Schedule.

The A. C. L. passenger trains Will
pass Scotland Neck on the following
schedule:
SOUTH BOUND.
80. 80 40 o. m. daily.
No. 70 9:29 a. m. daily except Sun
day.
NOTRH BOUND.
No. So 1912 a. m. daily.
No. y 1903 o. m. daily except sun
day.