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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-13

The time OF Iile Circuit Court To-
day was taken up by the clse Of the
State of West Virginia VS.; Ross Thorn.
i ne defendant was INFLICTED one year
ago for assanlting George w. Long,
. The assault was made in Meaning
ton on July 2S, 1908, in Barttsi.'s ho-
tel which was under the manage kTtent
of lessee. The Suite tried to prove
that, Long nad been induced into tie
place by f. w. Bartlett for the Htr-
pose OF having him beaten up D.
Thorn. The defense denies that there
was any one other than Thorn COP
neoted with the fignt.
Long was on the stand. He stated
that Bartlett had invited him into the
bar room and while in the building
Thorn assaulted him, beating him up.
The State claims that Long incurred
the enmlty of some of the people Of
Warrington because of his activity IS
a temperance man and because of his
being active ne was assaulted by Thorn
who beat him UP with false knuckles.
Thorn after the frscas left Man
ntngton and went to Elkins. He
sltayei at the mountain town seven or
eight months anil then came back to
Mannington. He had been at Man
nlQ&VOQ ONLY d .tS4W NdIS 'MA%h AS was
arrested and placed i'm the county Iali.
Later Thorn gave BOND End he was
released. III.
Thorn in his evidence this 1nornlns
denied tilat Bartlett Lnadt arT9ing
whatever to do with the affaal. He
claimed that he did not have any
knarckles. He claimed that he l1t
Long with his fist and in 80 doing he
hrrEn fJfc ffnpa
Wendell. one of the 4leSsees Of the
Partlett house, was sworn and MS
evidence corroborated the eYidehee
given by Tnorn:
A tr:useer man by the name OF Me-
Cray stated that long had inquired
of Mayor Mockler what it would cost
to knock Thorn's head of with a club
This was a few days before the fight.
Mayor aEockler was placed on the
stand. He stated that he had newer
had any such conversation with Long.
Most of the evidence In tchterl s9r
the SH.te and defense was given yes
terday. To-Iay's evidence was IN re-
buttal and surrsbuttal.
Besides the criminal action against
Thorn, Long has brought q ciV4 ac'
tion against Bartlett and Thorn.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-13
BIC GAS LINE
INTO W. VA.
STANDARD OIL INTERESTS WILL
CONSTRUCT a ZINE FROM
PITTsBURG.

PTTTSBURG. Nov. I3.-Plans for
the construction Of gas line from
the West Virginia fields of the Pen.
pies Natural Gas Company to and
through Johrstown, Rockwood. Som
erset and MeyersGale, are under way
and 1T is expected that the work OF
constructing the line will commence
soon. The new line was planned ear.
ly this year as one of the develop
mcnts of the Standard Oil Company
Interests in Western pennsylvania
The immense gas fields of West
frginia from which the supply OF tuel
gas is drawn for Plttsburg and West
ern Pennsylvania territory, are able 70
more than meet the demands OF the
cities and towns now reached by IT
and the extension proposed viii open
new and much more important centers
for supply. The line will mean some
extensive pipe orders for the tube
mills.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-13
Tilted GIRL
KILLS LOVER
SAMUEL IF. MORLEY, OF MIcHl
GAN, SHOT DOWN BY
BERTHA LIETZAU.

DETROIT, Mich, Nov. 13.-sanrCl
Fl. Morley, OF Bloomfield Hills died
from bullet wounds inflicted last n1gnt,
according to the mans dying state
ment, by Miss Bertha Lietzau, whom
he had refused to marry.
Mss Idetzau, in a cool, emotionless
voice, sdid: ''Mordey did me a great
wrong in promising to marry me and
then refusing 10 do SO.
81 shot him. And If I were going to
die in three minutes ] would not ask
forgiveness for what have done. He
got what was due himS|'
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-13
MISS rAlanoAr's HOROSCOPE.
tsy Mme. pavIs-the ereat Hoodoo AstroIoger.l

gIunce
haVea
lures tceya -
lie the
tine usefulness tt Your wealth Of nat
smoke curling heaye9yarS to be lost in the
with Industrial and Will rival the
throughout the land VIII never
although supply of natu may at some
exhausted
strong VIII be tho
this tremendous force at
away will become auxiliary attraction
WYNN" t Ccontnued onP
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-13
L1S MINE
GOES INSANE
Miner Found; To-day BY lsearchers
After Wandering Days Without
Food or Water.
HAD BEEN MISSING
.... since LAST TUESDAY,.
nav Ttnatal Press.l ]

PTTTsBURG. Nov. 1S:-After wan
deTdnt without food or water IN an
abandoned working of the new Wal
ton mine near West Elizabeth, Chas.
Rockers, 40, was found to-day by
gearchers. He used the abandoned Sec
dion In making a short cut to his
homa! When ne Disappeared Tues
day the search was started but wa,
unayafling To-day miners heard
traliee 1nutterinEs and on investigat-
Inq Ifourid Rulgers unconscious. F.
was: rushed to the surface. The searcn-
ers FOUND that Rodgers he'd entirely
5 lost his mind.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-13
nnrIcE TO MINERS.

we are resdmtng operation at our
mine at Riyesyille west Virginia, our
plant having been closed down for tAe
spast tittee mon htns, many Of the min
5ars who formerly worked for us have
zone. hence we are in need of several
miners; also two puncher machine
runners. This is drift mine with
splendid roof and good ventiLaLon'
Those wanting employment will apply
4, at once to the mine superintendent at
the mine.
PARKER RUN COAL AND COKE
COMPANY.
j. ii. MARTIN, Genl Mgr. 81
suoscr1be for the West Vlrginian.
let a little tsWantad" work for you.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-13
5lVM. HAYNOND :.
DAY OBSERVED
DAUGHTERS OF AMERICAN REVoi
LUTON HELD VERY INTER
ESTING MEETING.

The William Raymond Char OF
the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton yesterday observed William
Raymond Day. A luncheon was serv-
ed at 1880 O'Clock in the parlors OF the
ManIey Hotel and Col. Henry Hay
mond, OF GIarksburg, delivered an ad-
dress concerning the life OF Major
William Raymond, for. whom the
shapter Is named.
Mrs. Edwin Forest Hartley was hos
less onthis occasion. and at one-thtrty
5ol. Raymond and the Daughters were
invited to the parlors, whicn were
ttilizetl as a banquet hall. Mrs.
Ieorge DeBolt, regent OF the chapter,
,at at the head of the table and Col,
Raymond was seated at her right. Mrs
Hartley occupied the other end of the
'estal board and seated at the sides
were Misses Frances and Lucy Stpe.
Jf Baltimore. descendants Of Major
Raymond and members Of a Maryland
chapter Of the order, Mrs. John. L,
Lehman, Miss Elizabeth Hayunond,
Mrs. J. N. Black, Mrs. George p. MIL
'er, Mrs, J.. A. Fickinger Miss Annie
Russell, Miss Louise Fitch, Miss Lucy
e. Raymond, Misses Elizabeth and Ida
stone, Miss Martha Watson. of Indian!
ola, Iowa, Mrs. w. T. Black, Mrs. w.
II. Conway, Mrs. c. C. Morhtt, Mrs.
edwin Robinson and Mrs, CassiIls MIL
Ter. An elegant luncheon was served
tnder the direction of Mrs. @. b. @.
List.
Following the luncheon and while
the guests were seated at the table
Mrs. Il. F. Hartley offered an appro'
pirate toast and Mrs. DeBolt made
few brief remarks introducing Col
Henry Raymond, OF Clarksburg, who
made an interesting address on the
life history Of Major Raymond. OF
the number seated at the table ten
were descendants of Major Raymond
and thro~gh him secured membership
in the order.
Year Book Issued.
The Year Book OF the urganiza tion
was issued yesterday and served as
appropriate place cards at each cover
The book is a neat publication and
contains the constitution and bylaws
the list Of officers, the programmes fol-
the five meetings of the year, which
will be as follows: February twenty
second April twenty;eighth, June
fourteenth. The book also contains q
list OF the chapter members.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-13
BUSTERS TURN no eusHERs.
Causes

subterranean Disturbance Causes
Dry Holes to Spout Oil.
GALVESTON, Tex, Nov. 13.-Oil
oozlng from dry holes in the abandon
ell sections of Sour Lake, Saratoga
and Spindle Top oil fields attracted
attention. New wells were sunk and
four gushers have been brought In 50
far. This territory has been pune
tured with test holes but none ot them
proved to be producers and more thah
three wears ago was abandoned. Test
wells ere now being sunk In adj sec
lions of the abandoaed fields in hope
OF renewing them. SCIENTISTS and ex'
pert oil men say the disturbance In
the bed of the gulf some weeks ago is
responsible for the resurrection OF the
oil fields.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-13
Serenade
WAS GIVEN MR.! FRANK MORGAN
WHO WAS REECENTLY MAR
RIEp IN CHICAGO.

Mr.. Frsnk Morgan who was recent
Iv married at Chicago TO Miss Jessie
Morris, was given serenade last
evening Ky number of his friends,
The Public School Band was engaged
Ly the friends Of Mr.. Morgan and after
several selections they all ad1ourned
to the band room. where they enjoyed
a. repast. After the feast Mr.. Morgan
was escorted to his home on Main
street by the band. The serenade was
a success and was enjoyed by Mr.
Morgan as well as his friends.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-13
BROKEN BACK
In July Cause ofspeath of E. p. VIII
keson Yesterday.

The remains OF Mr.. f. P. Wilkeson.
whose death occurred yesterday tt the
hcrne at Grantyeville this morning and
Miners Hospital were taken to MS
services were held today.
Mr.. WiIkeson's death resulted from
nm accident which occurred last July.
when his back was broken by being
caught under a falling tree: He was
brought to the Miners Hospital, Where
his last days were made as comotor'a'
hIe as possible.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-13
b. srss.s !. .hs prs.bytsrIan ehurot

Or. Moses Breeze. OF wisconsin. tor
nerly Of Wales, will speak at the
Presbtyerien Cnurcal tomorrow morn:
ing at 10:45 O'Clock and the evening
mt 4 80 O'Clock. In the morning DIR.
,Breese's subject will be, "a Practical
Solution for the Problems OF To-day" !"
and In the evening there win be L
MANLY talk by a manly man ON The
Men OF the Hour. These will be
practical, helpful and INSPIRING aid-
dressesby q man who has dpne and
doing things He Is one OF X broth.
ers in tie Presbyterian mtn5 stTy.
The Railroad King ot the North
west, Mr. James ]. Hill was So Inn.
pressed with the work of Or, Breeze,
that he pays hts salary
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-13
HOBO ON TAFT CAR
UNARMED TRAMP FOUND nm THE
KITCHEN ON PRESIDENTS
TRAIN LAST NIGHT.
fBv IInlted Press.l J

WASHINGTON Nov. 13.-President
Taft arrived here at ten this morn
ing. A hobo boarded the Presidents
car some time during the night and
locked himself in the kitchen for the
purpose It is supposed of getting a
meal. He was found by a secret SER
yict. attache. The tramp Was uns
armed. and it is not beloved he IN
tended to injure the President.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-13
MRS. KENDALL

Selected as Superintendent Of Charles.
ton Hospital.
Mrs Kendall, formerly mead nurse
at Cook Hospital Of this city, and who
has been head nurse at the Cfarles:
ion General Hospital Tor seSedaI
months, was at g meeting OF the boar't
Of Trustees of the Charleston Hospital
elected superintendent of thst insttu.
ton. Mrs. Kendall is a graduate OF
ons of the large Pittsburg hospitals
and for several years WAS with the
Cook Hospital, in this city.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-13
Eastern Stars Meet.

3!At a meeting of the order of tho
Eastefn Star held last might at the
lodge rooms, seven members were In
Itiated in the order. A social hour Iol'
lowed the session and refreshments
were served to about sixty members.
Mr.. and Mrs. %. H. Debendarfer and
Mr.. an Mrs. John Rpgerson, OF Man
nington, were visitors present.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-13
pEArH AeREEs VIII DREAM.
Pfttsbura Woman Hears OF Husb7nd's
Death at New Castle,

Death at New castle.
PITTSBURG, Nov. 13.-When told
last night that a man killed at New
Castle on Thursday night by a raal-
road train was ner husband, jeremiah
CahIli. Mrs. Elizabeth Cahtl1, of Foun-
tan street, North sdc, sad she dream
ed on Thursday nght that her hus-
band would not come back to her. !.
on the body was found a clrd OF
union No. 21S, International Steam
Pipa Fitters, made out in the name oil
Frank johnson. Johnson, who lives
at col Vest Diamond street, North
side. said last night tilat Cahill had
been carrying his union card for sew;
eral days. C2hllPs parents 1--WE at ] 400
sherman avenue, North Side, and this
morning relatives wll go 10 New Cas-
tie to- claim the body.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-13
SENTENCES THREE.

c1lARKsBURG, w. va. Nov. 13.-
Frank ,Mundel, for burglary, confess
cd In court yesterday, and WIS given
three years in the pen by Judge MaX'
wen, Dominica Smithers, coFored'
confessed for theft and was likewise
given three years, and Robert Snita.'
ers, his brother, was sent to the re-
form school.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-13
FARM FoR SALE.

149,acre Farm on Blngainon Greek
near Joetown, known as the John M
son Farm; 1872 OF oil and ga ga for
dwelling; good two-stoFy build ding and
other improvements good terms
Must sell at once, as i am going Yves
A. NJ. CUSTER.
r. F. D. No., Manning ton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-13
wsALTHY WOMAN kILLE9 !. q,

NEW YORK, Nov. 1s.-Mrs Frank
C. Jones, wife a New York capitalist
and daughter OF the late George Il.
Lamar. New York banker was run
| down and Killed today by q Fifth. ave:
1nue motor bus. She was ON her way
Ito a bank and had $1,000 In her purse
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-13
Fifth Ward Wins.

In the football games this morning
the Fitfth ward school, defeated tba
Fourth ward school by a score OF 8 TO
0. The First ward school defeated the
Second ward school by score OF II
to O. DR.. e. w. Howard refereed both
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-13
THE GIRLS DEMAND

Just as much style in their footwear
as do their mothers. They are iusti
fled in this demand and we buy &C
dren's department shoes with plenty
OF style and& comfort, not forgetting
that tTley must give good wear. Styles
In BGtton and Blucher. Gun Metal
Kid and Patents.
Sizes 8 to S-.,....-...- .$1.oo to St.5t
Sizes S.1.2 to to11.........$1.25 IL to 500
Sizes II 1.2 To- o2.,..,.,. 81. 80 to $2.5t
Young ladies' sizes with low heel.
Sizes 2 1.2 to 8 1-2. ,,$2 TO y
sHURTLEFF AND WELToN.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-13
rracrlon Stock on Market.

Yesterday for the first time since i
was listed more than q month ago III
baltimore. the stock Of the Fa1rmolt
adm Clarksburg Traction Company
figured in the trading IN the Baltimore
m6rkat. The stock sold brought 7Gs.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-13
Mrs. saaton injured ~ EaiI.

Mrs. l0llzabetli seatnlI Of CiaFlF
burg, met with a very serious accis
dent ON Tuesday of this week SHE
teN q distance of 90 feet, breaking
several bones and othefwts IN jurng
herself. Mrs Seaton has many friends
N Falrtmont who will be sorry TO hear
OF her a,ccident.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-13
NorIcE 70 sUascRIREHs

subseribers' names who are three
months in arrears for The daity and IS!
much as ene year for the twice
week West VIrGinian Will be dropped
from our mailing list. co. ~ your pa
per fails to come ou5v.ill know Why It
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-13
MR. SANDS No nETTER
We'll Knewn Bankers Condition Re
nialns Unchanged.

The latest report from the bedside
Of Mr.. j. e. Sands. who is SO danger.
Q sly Ill, stated that he is no better
His family is in constant attendance
For several days Mr.. Sands has been
in a critical condition and the com
nlunity at large feels deep concern
in his condition.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-13
DIXIE

New song- "RuIly fOr pr. cook.
The Lake County times., 1909-12-06
WHITING NEWS
Lads Take Eeatables.

When Officer John Hughes was max
ing his rounds on Friday night. he
found two boys crawling from under
the building which is occupied by Furt-
yo & Silvasfs store, 1S1 One Hundred
and Nineteenth street. When the
youngsters We're asked what they were
doing, they said they were playing hide
and seek, and had crawled under there
10 hide Not being satisfied that this
was altogether correct he took the
lads names, which We're Mike Mutka,
$ years old. and Martush Brezina. 10
years old, both Of Center street on
Saturday Furtyo & Silvasi reported
that their store had been entered dur
ing the night, everything turned topsy-
turvy, and a quantity of boiled ham,
cookies and other viands taken Re-
membering the incident Of Friday
night, officer Vacha was sent to look
the boys up and they at once confessed
that they were the guilty ones. having
crawled through a hole in the floor
which had been used to sweep saw
dust through. Owing to the small
amount taken and the extreme youth
of the boys, it is not thought anything
will be done with them. with the Nx-
ception of a good lecture.
The Lake County times., 1909-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Pierce spent last
evening in Hammond as the guest of
3. A. Merrill and family. who leaves
this morning for Rigland. Miss
Those who attended the land show in
Chicago yesterday were. Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Walters and family and Mrs. H.
l. Iddings and daughter Eva.
Miss Smith is spending the weeks
end in Chicago as the guest of her aunt.
Mrs Charles Goodpasture spent yes
terday shopping in Chicago
Miss Hazelgreen of East Gary has
returned to her home after spending
a few days with S. B. Woods and fam
lily.
Will Kueter and Miss Matilda Neudorf
are spending Sunday in Chicago as the
guest of friends
Henry Burge and Harry Burge and
family are spending the day with their
father. B. Burge.
John Stoltz, A Saxton and Warren
Body visited the fat stock show yester<
day.
Harold Iddings is spending a few
days in Chicago.
DoP't forget the bazaar Dec. 10 at
Merrills hall
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Boutwell, and
son Walter attended the stock show
yesterday in Chicago.
MoRK-WANTERs ADVERTISE IN
THE TIMES.
The Lake County times., 1909-12-06
HOBART.

Nj and Mrs A Beach of Hammond
spent Sunday with Mrs. Beach's pa
rents. DR.. ard Mrs. Buhland.
Miss Martha Wischman and William
Dewen We're Quietly married at the
brides home. north of town, on Satur-
day They are both well known here
and their many friends extend heartiest
congratulations.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Mayer and son Os-
car. who is attending Harvard univer-
sity spent Sunday at the Cruel resi-
dence, the men folk went on a hunting
trip
Thomas Clark and daughter Leona
Of Hammond visited with his son. John
here over Sunday
Mr., and Mrs. Charles Nitchman and
family returned yesterday from Knox
Ind. where they have been visiting for
some time
Mr. and Mrs. Harte Mundell of Union
Mills spent Saturday and Sunday with
his mother.
A large crowd attended the Cecilian
chorus Saturday evening at Stratton
opera House and it was appreciated
by all The Aurelin's male quartette
and the contralto solo by Mrs. Dahl
strom were exceptionally good.
Herbert Keilman of Hammond Wis
tied with relatives here over Sunday.
The Lake County times., 1909-12-06
HEGEWTsCH.

Mrs. Bert Harris visited Mrs Ralph
Watkins at the hospital Friday after
noon and found her still Improving.
Mrs. Diamond Miss Pratt's sisters
of East Chicago visited the night
school Friday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Hohwy and daughter
Ella attended the stock show at the
Union Stock yards Thursday afternoon
and evening.
Miss Edna Oder spent very pleas
ant evening with friends in Hammond
Thursday evening.
Mrs. Charles Fisher entertained the
Exclusive club at her home on Ontario
avenue Friday evening All members
were present and number of visitors
attended the meeting. The first part
of the evening was spent in pleasant
conversation, after which a potato race
appeared to be one of the prominent
features of the evenings entertain
ment. Miss Ella Hohwy received the
prize for carrying the potatoes in the
shortest time. A very dainty luncheon
was then served in the dining room
All departed for their homes at a late
hour, having enjoyed most delight
full evening
Mrs. Samuelson has been confined to
her bed for several days on account Of
illness at the home of her daughter
Mrs. Herman of Carondulet avenue.
A good time was enjoyed by the mem
bers of the sewing class at the Henry
Clay school Friday evening when. after
the sewing hour, dainty luncheon was
served. All enjoyed the evening to-
gether
Mr. and Mrs w c. Reed returned
home Saturday morning after very
pleasant visit among relatives in Fay
cite and other nearby cities of Iowa.
Miss Ella Hohwy. Miss Edna oder
and Miss Lena Reed spent Saturday
evening and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
Arthur Anderson at their home in Bel
mont avenue, Chicago
The Lake County times., 1909-12-06
SOUTH CHICAGO.

Alderman John H Jones of South
Chicago has been appointed a delegate
to the national rivers and harbors'
congress to be held Washington. D. G..
Dec. and II. by Governor Charles S.
Deneen of Illinois. At the recent deem
waterways congress at New Orleans
the Calumet district, the Commercial
association and the Illinois Manufac-
turers' association We're represented by
Alderman Jones and Senator Clark.
The Phil Sheridan school of South
Chicago was broken into and robbed
late Saturday night by couple of
thieves who broke the locks in the
front door and got into all the rooms
on the first floor. They took pencils and
writing paper and scattered books and
other paraphenalia all over. The police
are on the trail of the thieves, and
they are expected to be arrested soon.
A large band of thirty pieces will
head huge procession, which has
been arranged by the merchants Of
South Chicago in their attempt at
light festival, to be held in South Chi
cago, starting Dec. 10 and lasting
throughout the holidays. A large arc
lamp with four lights, has been in
stalled in front OF every store in Com
mercial avenue and Ninety-second
street. The Commonwealth Edison
Co. Will have a large van decorated in
electric lights and a corps of twenty
of South Chicago's most favorite girls
viii ride in it. An enormous amount
of confetti has been bought and the
opening night, Dec. 10. will be a