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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-02
polly Of the Circus.

An instance of the endeavl@ the
management of the Grand Opera
House is making to secure the very
highest class of contemporary attrac-
tons for local theatergoers. is found
IN the announcement that contracts
have Just been signed for the presen-
tation here on Monday, October 11th'
of the great American play. Polly of
the Circus" which has firmly e5tab-
lished itself as the really worthy t1e-
atrical success of the present genera
ton. In addition to disclosing one OF
the prettiest romances the stage has
recently brought forward, "Polly OF
the Circus" is famous for two of the
most amazingly realistic scenic re
productions in history.-its elaborate
picture of a circus performance, and
the departure of the red wagon cara
van after the night show, setting a
new nigh-water mark in stage illu.
sions. The fact that t'Polly of the Cir
Gus" combines dramatic presentation
with the spectacular features OF a
mammoth tent show makes it one of
the most elaborate attractions ever
sent on tour, and dt will be seen here
exactly as witnessed by thousands OF
enthusiastic playgoers during its SEN
satfonal run of one entire season at
the Liberty Theater, New York City.
"Polly of the Circus" is played by one
of the most competent organizations
vet gathered, and there is no doubt
that it will be greeted here by a ca
pacity audience.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-02

II B.
T Mrs. Yokum, of Beverly, was in tbs
city yesterday the guest of Mrs. John
d.. Lehman. She was en- route home
from Morgantown where she attended
the u. ID: &c. convention.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Campbell left
mere yesterday afternoon to drive
through to Wheeling. They expect to
arrive there tonight.
Mrs. Laura Amos, of Harrisville,
who had been the guest o! Mrs. George
Amos, is now visiting friends at Farm
ington.
Mrs. B. F. Ramage went to clarks.
burg yesterday to visit der daughter,
Mrs. Homer Williams.
Mrs. w. F. Nuzum, OF Clarksburg,
is the guest of relatives in the city.
Mrs. F. c. on1ey and daughter, Miss
Alice, have been visiting relatives In
c1arksburg for a few days.
Mr.. i. s. Hall, of Pullman, Ritc1ic
county, was In the city this morning
en- route to Warrington to attend the
NJ. E. Conference. Mr.. Hall is one OF
Richie county's leading citizens.
Mr.. j. Hammond siler, prominent
attorney of Berkeley Springs, is in the
today on legal business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warder Cresson, who
reside ON East Park avenue, will move
next week to Castor avenue.
Mrs. b. F. Martin, of Grafton, was
visitor in the city this morning.
Attorney F. T. Martin, of Grafton,
was business visitor here today.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-02
TWO BODIES FOUND.
tBy United Press.l

CHICAGO. Oct. '-The bodies Of
phoebe Armstrong, a beautiful woman,
aged %, and Charles L. Miller. an en-
gineer. aged 90 years. were found with
bullet holes in their heads this morn
ing in rooming house on Rush street.
Miller had been counting the girl for
two years, and it is believed that her
repeated refusals led him to enter her
room while she slept anil kill her, am!
then shoot himself. The girl WIS a
bookkeeper for the Hoyt Coz
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-02
BLACK HAND
EXCITEMENT
.RuMoR THAT WHEELING SCHOOL
PRINCIPAL RECEIVED LETTER
CAUSED STIR.

WHEELING, Oct, 2.-The North END
yesterday was greatly stirred up over
a report that the Black Hand had be-
gun operations in that section, and
that Washington school WAS to be dyn-
amIted. The rumor ran that Prof. S.
s. Jacobs, principal of the school, hal
received Black Hand letter demand
ing OF him certain sum and stating
that his refusal would be followed by
the destruction of the school building,
The school children became excited
and soon communicated their excite
ment to their parents. The result was
that quite few nervous mothers kept
their children home yesterday. There
being, however, no foundation for the
report, the result was but q holiday
for the little ones.
Prof. Jacobs, when the report first
gained credence, had 1t investigated,
and found that it originated in letter
the teachers had received, A number
of the teachers sent flowers to the
home Of the late MT Louis Pratt, and
the letter was one Of thanks from his
relatives. The teachers passed the lot
ter around among themselves, and as
it was bordered in black, the young
sters gathered the idea that it was
from the Black Hand, Some of the
more imaginative ones easily supplied
the details.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-02
NOT FLYING
FOR SPORT
WRIGHT WILL TAKE NO CHANCES
WHEN WORKING FOR GOOD
OF SCIENCE.
AN united Press.l

NEW YORK, Oct. 2.-Millions of
people are gazing skyward to-day to
catch sight OF Wright and Curtiss
flights. High winds, however. pre-
vailed until early this afternoon.
Neither aviator attempted to make a
flight. This climax of the Hudson
celebration and, both intimated that
they expected to do something great
to make the occasion memorable.
Wright talked OF the danger of ay!a-
ton to-day. He said: q am not fly
ing for sport but scientific research.
That is the reason take no undue
chalees,'' Il
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-02
The Stage



While critics dispute the right 81
indiTidnai actors to claim the asgh
on as Amer cas- leading actoE
held by tine late Mr.. Richard Mans
Held q new star has come before he
public In the creates character Mans llE
held ever portrayed. Beau RrumnielI z
ana has demonstrated his right TO be
digured with as an actor OF great
parts Making ais first tour as a star
last season in CLASSMATES" Norman
Racket closed a long tour with sue
cess stamped IndeIIbly on the annals
OF the dramatic year 1t is now an
nounced that he is to come to the
Grand Opera House on Tuesday, octe-
Der with Beau Brummel,' In which
me il surrounded by a company Of ex-
ceptional merit and balance and a
production scenica1ly a perfect repro
ductfon of that OF the Mansfield era
While, until last season, Mr.. Haekett
was new to the stage as star in hts
own right, he has been known many
years in leading roles of big plays and
by instinct and training ne IL emil
nently fitted for the part he now es-
says. Reports OF his tour this season
with the Mansfield play are unYary-
tngly favorable and his engagement
here is counted one of the seasons
events.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-02
Ilnveiflna Monument.

The monument erected to the mem IN
DRY OF Mary Draper Ingles. the first
English bride to be married in West
Virginia, was unveiled yesterday at
west View Cemetery. Bluefeld, w.
va, in the presence of a large mum
Der of people. The monument was de,
signed and built by Captain VIM
Insles. and descendants. of the girl.
The stone with which it was built was
taken from the chimney of the loh
hut she resided in The girl was cap
tured by a band of Blackfeet Indians
when sixteen and carried down tie
Ohio to points below Cincinnati, where
after living with them year she es-
capped and was later married in this
State.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-02

The assignment OF ministers for the
Warrington churches for tomorrow arc
as follows::
Presbyterian Church, morning. Rev.
G. w. Williams; evening, Rev. S. D.
Hart
Baptist Church, morning, Rev. ]. N.
Jarrett; evening, Rev. William shults.
Christian Church. morning, Rev. Il.
d. Hall; evening. Rev. L. B. Bowers.
At the M. e. Church in the morning
there will be conference love feast,
conducted bw Rev j. B. Feather. At
1880 Bishop Luther B. Wilson, of
philadelphia, %ir preach! At $3.50 the
ordination and. memorial services viii
be held. -. =
In the evening the anniversary meet
ing of the Foreign Board of Missions
and Epworth- League will be held. Adj
dresses will be made by Rev. Core and
DR.. Randall.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-02
Newspaper. Changes Hands.

wv. A. Meredith has sold his half in
terest in the shlnnston News to Rob,
ert L. FindIeyson, of shtnnston. the
transfer taking place yesterday after.
noon, Mr.. Meredith, who was the sole
owner OF the paper until a few
months ago, sold one,half interest to
Mr.. sassel Lucas, who is now in
charge of the paper. Messrs. Lucas
and Finleyson will continue to ore-
rate the paper as the Republican or
gan in That section of the county while
MFR. Meredith will have charge OF the
Salem Herald for Circuit Clerk Golf
man, owner, who is also the chief
owner of the Morning Herald of this
city.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-02

Best time-2:1O IA (by Matte d.
/ 1-16 miles dash; purse $2OO-Par'
kina DEAN, first; Judge Dundon
(Rowe), second; Madison Square (Cot'
trelD, third. Time-1:52. Easy
Street and western knight also ran.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-02

over some or all OF walsh's railroad
properties. The southern Indiana
line owned by Walsh is consideFed
possibility for. strong feeder to Hills,
lines at Chicago,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-02
1WENTY PERsoNs KILLED:
CIV United Press. !

ROME, oct. IA ttlspatch from
Rezzato, Lombardy, says the Milan
express was wrecked at noon today
with a freight. Twenty persons were
killed, forty were seriously Injured.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-02
Mad an Train.

While on his way to his home at
ona after visit to relatives in
Huntington, ]. NJ. McDonie, an aged
man. died suddenly. Death occurred
on Chesapeake and Ohio train No. Ii.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-02
lHILL. .ro-THE REscuE.
CBy united Press, }

sE& CBy United Presa9
CEIIGAGo, Oct. I'm financial CHI
cfes to-day 1t was reported taat
James j. Hill came to the financial
rescue OF John n. Walsh in tak ng
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-02
HOWL OF PROTEST
FROM THE CROWD
OVER CLOSE FINISH OF WAsTINs
AND MATTE D., BUT DRIV-
ERs UPHOLD JUDGES.

MORGANTOWN, W. Va, Oct. q
Thirty-fve hundred people witnessed
the closing races of the fair. In the
third race a storm of protest was
raised over the announcement OF the
winner of the second heat, and this
was only stopped when the starter an
nounced that all six judges mad so de-
clared the heat and that the driver of
Vastine mad stated his horse to have
been beaten by is inches.
Miss Belmont did not make her
parachute leap by reason of Injuries
received in jumping from the para
chute to the ground. The summary:
2:17 trot; purse $1,000:
Lady Bryan, b. m, by Ce-
Gillian Prince CSteele).... 8 / 1 l
Tearoleon tBarnes) ....:.. L 1 2 ? ?
Sylvia steinwortn (Bater-
NAM ..................
Best time-2:14 IA (by lady Bryan
and Tearoleon).
2:17 pace; purse $4OO:
Lady coriemc blk. m. iDean).. l l
silver King CHulD ............ 2 ? y
Moline (Roger) ............... i :
Plassman CWf5man) .......... ) F" !
Best time-2:15 IA.
2:11 pace: purse $500:
Matte D., b. NJ, by Imitator
(Iohnson) ................ 3 / L
VaYtine CStahD ..........-.. ? 4 >
Alt Patchen CMcCoy) ....... . : \
Princess Hal CHedTick1 $50. j. ?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-02
WANTED.
BUYERS WANTED---LOOK HERE
nave dne residence
located on Benonk ave

- I have a dne residence
located on Benonlg ave
nue. near 5th sttsct Tor
sale. The lot is 40x120 feet, and on
the west side OF the avenue. hnuse
contains z rooms besides bath room,
and are nicely finished in oak, and
provided wiHn all Of the modern I'm.
provements; combination chandeliers
for both gas ana electricity, laundry
is fitted up with tubs and an IN stan.
taneous Rudd water heater.
This property can offer at a bar
gain and give possession in sixty
DAYS, any one wanting good ZONE,
here is your opportunity. The boom
is coming, the advance guard. 10 a.
ready On Fafrmont. Buy whlls the
price Is an inducement.
Am going to sell to somebody SURE
Terms two-fifths cash, balance IN onNi
and two years. Don't allow those mil !.
lion dollar Real Estate men to snow
me under, but come and see Inc at
No. 727 Fairmont avenue.
w. HOWARD KELLbY.
Those having property improve" or
unimproved who desire to put 1t ON
the market, are requested to call aud
consult the undersigned; OF persons.
who wish to purchase home o?
vacant lot, I am ttepared to offer you
either. now have booked improved
properties ranging in prices :rom
$12 100000 down to $1,5o0.00 and ui-
improved from 100000 down -
$4,000. Ny place of business is In
my home No. 727 Fadrmont avenue.
Fourth ward, where shall be pleased
to meet you and offer square hon.
est dael in every respect. Come and
70
w. HOWARD KELLEY.
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EoR E-aEAI. EsTATE

FOR SAL E5ot East Park Ave-.
E27xi00 price s1,p00.oO; terms to suit.
Call on Hoibert Is sden e
FOR sALE4 0xSs Il, Jackson street;
price and terms. address r b. box
4s2, Fairmont, w. va r.
FOR Sal Two iafins One ol
Al. has 5 room house, packing
and 8, 600 bearing fruit trees. 81 2Ql
One Of 90 a.. mostly timber, 5000
Suitable lncalit for Fruit and noultr'
Address Harry lEcI11ffesa CacapenQI
W. Va. Z. :
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-02

NOTWITHSTANDING at once. Mrs
M. L. Hutchinson, Fairmont avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-02

WANTED-Homes for boys and girls,
ages i to 16 years. Humane Society.
]. s. Walker, Agent.
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WANTED-At once. reliable represen-
tatives in this vicinity to look after
renewals and new subscriptions, part
or whole time, for the fastest growing
magazine in America. Liberal salary
and commissions. Live men and wo-
men make $s5 to $3.50 a month. APP
pointments now being made. Write'fm
mediately to Director of Circulation,
Hampton's Magazine. sc West s5tn st,
New York City.
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Academy.

Convict $780, sensational meiodrama
in four acts and thirteen scenes by John
oliver. is the attraction which was en-
Enthusiastically received by the large au-
dtence at the New Academy last night.
The title of the play is in itself sig
nifcant and sets forth thrilling adven-
lures and daring deeds, relieved by love
ana humorous situations. The story of
the play is that of Dick Thurston, a
Young business man. who is in love with
Judge Rradstone's daughter. and who is
falsely accused of murder and sentenced
to die upon the electric chair. but es-
capes from prison by the aid of his fel-
low convicts and after a long series OF
narrow escapes arrives at the church
lust i'm time to prevent the marriage OF
his sweetheart to the villain, who at the
same time by the aid of picture Is
proved to be the murderer. In the role
of Dick Thurston, Frederic Clayton was
a good hero and deserved the applause
shOwered upon him. Cecile Holmes as
Alice Bradstone. the judges daughter,
was an able assistant to the hero and
gave an excellent Interpretation of her
mar. \. ii. Lang as the janitor of the
9Th Regiment Armory furnished the conf
edv portion i'm a pleasing manner. Paul
Kelly and his troupe Of Zouaves gave an
interesting exhibition drill I'm the first
act and later appeared in feats of wall
scaling and ladder climbing.
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The Secret of Animal Training.
rom the Scientific American.

From the Scientific American.
''The entire art Of the trainers Of wild
animals writes Pierre Hachet- Souplet
in his investigation into the psychology
Of animals. consists in their availing
themselves OF the fear Of their pupils
and in driving them wherever they wish
to. AS soon opens the cage of
wild animal it fees to the opposite side
If one does not proceed farther it re-
mains in a crouching posture and places
itself upon the defensive. II one ap-
prOaches the animal with threatening
mien 1t attempts to get away. 1t is neces-
sary only to give it a path of escape,
otherwise one will be attacked One
follows it thus from one corner to an
other: if it finds an obstacle to its flight.
il without ado vaults over it. Animal
trainers have no other secrets. Their
art consists mainly in making these pro-
cedures dramatic. in that they make 1t
appear. as far as possible. as if they
were conquerins the will of the animal:
thus-for sake of the impression-they
hesitate for a moment before causing
the animal to- spring over a barrier, by
slight forward motion on their own part !;
the whole thing is made more vivid by
the cracking of whips
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-14
Lyceun.

Butler. Jacobs and Lowry present the
Moulin Rouge Burlesquers at the New
Lyceum Theater this week. The per-
Torrance opens with burletta entitled
"a Night at the Moulin Rouge. which
was approved at every step by the audi
ence The scenic effects and costumes In
this act are of quality seldom seen in
hurlesuue Murray Simmons and Joe
Emerson are always prominent. and their
work as fun makers last evening made
a hit Julia Sinclair Cherry Bonner and
Victoria Sawtelle share honors in the
feminine portion of the show: Miss Sin
clair and Harry Henshaw introduce a
sensational dance in the first part. The
o,io consists of four good acts. Frank
Dobson was we'll liked in his singing and
dancing act. Kaufman and Sawteile pre-
sent a good musical number. Marie
Fisher. Murray Simmons and Cherry
Bonner respond to several encores and
Provost and Brown. comedy acrobats,
perform some difficult feats-
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A N U S E N E N T S


The appearance of Maude Adams in a
play by James Barrie is an event of
placid enjoyment. 1t is a foregOne con-
cusion. an accomplished fact, closed
incident that invites no discussion. save
that which seeks for fitting phrases of
complimentary description. Mr. Barrie is
quaint humorist whose quaintness never
fails. and Miss Adams is charming
actress whose charm is as complete as it
is indescribable. The play contains.
among many striking speeches. one which
applies to Miss Adams personality 1t is
to the effect that ii woman. has that
| Understandable quality called Charm
| nothing else matters much The state
ment applies especially to woman whose
mission is to interest the playgoing pub
lie. With charm considerations of ira
d!tion and technique melt into insig-
nfhcance. Without it all the tricks of
| caltsthenics, elocution or the makeup
box are I'm vain.
I'm What Every Woman Knows a
subject which might be treated in mucn
more serious spirit. is handled with a
ripping play of fancy. which borders in
some brief moments on travesty. The
first act. in which the three stold broth
ers OF Maggie, the heroine, bargain with
wants access to their library, to marry
their sister. does not, on the face OF it,
seem completely plausible. The author.
however. by his clever touches. manages
TO rescue 1t from the absurd and keep it
still quaint MIR. Barrie handles motives
which would ordinarily be inadequate
with such skill that they satisfy. He is
master of delicate distinction, and Sc
cures telling points from material which
with usual treatment would remain hope
lessly commonplace. There is a constant
play of sunshine and. shadow in the
comedy. with never a broad glare nor d
dense Obscurity.
A fine character study is offered by
man whose stupid self-importance ami
mates satire on husbands i'm general,
and members of parliament i'm particular.
His role is one of central Importance.
and every scene in which he appears is
endowed with especial interest AS the
clumsy lad who for the price of an edu-
cation barriers his matrimonial future. as
the demagogue whose unreasoning self
commence carries conviction In the
minds of the crowds and as the hus-
band whose aSinine egOtism is redeemed
only by his uncomprOmising fEankness,
he drew picture which seemed truth
full in every line. The devotion of the
clever wife to this crude but Stalwart
social and political figure is pathetic but
admirable, and when in the last act she
not only rescues him from oblivion and
an affinity complication. but awakens in
him much-needed sense of humor, she
is heroine we'll worthy the enthusiast
tic applause awarded her. The play is
presented with the fine regard for de-
tail essential to a work which deals SO
constantly with subtle effects The cast
is uniformly efficient and the stage set
tings are elaborate to the full extent
permitted by the story.
The esteem in which the playwright
and his chief American exponent are
held was convincingly manifest, not only
by the size. but by the enthusiasm of the
audience
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-14
Chase's.

At Chases Theater last night some of
the features had elements .of novelty that
added materially to the cleverness OF the
bill There have been eccentric bicycle
riders for many year. but rarely does
one see a pair who can exhibit such
breakneck comedy and real eccentricity
on wheels as did McRae and Levering.
The musical and dancing trio is an Old
friend of the vaudeville audience. but
Louise Meyers, Mildred Warren and Bert
r. Lyon have rescued little skit, A
Little Bit of Everything that is moth
ing more or less than string of songs with
some very pretty dancing. yet it is all
done i'm so new way that the audience
last night was delighted. Ned Monroe
and Frank Ely Mack. back-face come
dams, presented their little one-act farce.
Taking the Third Degree" Another
novel musical act was presented by 1osco
& Lyons. who appear as Neapolitan
street singers They were forced to re-
Goat Chcus made pleasant twenty
minutes or so. A clown goat with a torn
sweater made the fun. and half a dozen
highly educated Billies and Nannies
Jumped over bars. barrels and ladders.
Beatrice Ingram and company presented
a one-act play, "The Duchess, which
combines comedy with pathos. The play
deals with two shop girls. one of whom IS
sick and the other of whom falls into
fiye-million- dollar fortune just as the
landlady is about to evict them. new
brand of monolosue was offered by Min
ME ST Clair. who calls herself The Glrl
From Missouri" The vitagraph pictures
last night showed scenes about Versailles.
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tiary for cutting his wife with razor
on November IL.
The physician who attended the woman
testified that there were numerous wounds
on her face and back.
1t was shown to the court that Ford.
after cutting the woman's face several
times, left the scene and. returning later.
renewed his attack. The woman screened
her face by resting IL on her knees. Ford.
i'm sight of a crowd which the woman 5
cries had attracted and which he held at
bay. viciously slashed his wife's back.
The woman was almost dead from loss
CT blood when rescued by police.
Wilson Mitchell. colored, a burglar. was
given a term of four years and six
months i'm the penitentiary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-14
DECISION KEPT SECRET.
Offer of Understanding Plant
discussed at Health Office.

Nathan Straus' offer of a milk-pasteur-
zing plant to be placed by him free of
charge i'm the District of Columbia was
discussed behind closed doors in DR..
Woodward's office in the health depart
ment today. and nothing was given out
as TO the decision of the executive COM
mittee of the milk conference, which had
the matter under consideration. The COM
mittee will send letter TO Commits
sioner Macfarland embodying the views
expressed today and the decision as to
whether the city should accept the offer.
Other matters discussed were certain
proposed changes i'm the bill that has
been dra fled to regulate the sale of milk
Those present at the conference were
Gen. Sternberg, DIR. w. c. Woodward.
Dr. George NJ. kober. w. F. Mattingly.
DIR. G. l. Magruder. DIR \. ID. Melvin. W.
oyster. jr., and Corporation Counsel
Thomas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-14
Majestic.

In spite of bad weather the Majestic
Theater drew several large audiences yes
terday
Minnie Stokes and company in new
up-to-date musical novelty act proved to
be the feature act tombstone and Cook
i'm comedy sketch entitled after the
Ball. ran second on the program. Fen
mel and Tyson. who served the singing
and dancing part of the performance.