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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-03
Passed Examination.

Earl McCray. who recently gradual
cd with honors from the Ohio State
University at Columbus. this week
took tho dental examination before the
Ohio State Board. Ai telegram recely.
3ba and return. The fnre for: the: even. even
passed the cxnnlinati on tsticce cessfully.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-03
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J; iNofPAPER MONDAY /"
West Virginia win Observe
q. Day Of Nations Birth.

u 4 4. = - . 2 % n. To- .
!. In accordance with n custom
:. established n few years ago. the
i. West Virginian will observe tho.
!. Fourth Of July by giving the -
3. force a holiday. AS Monday.
q the fftll. .Ewill be observed rs tho
!. National Holiday. there will be. :.
+. no paper Monday evening. >.
# It Is sucll fun to get out Il s
..t pa per on our new press. VIC dis +
like to take n day off just now. i
but we viii try to be. on hand i
: NJ Tuesday. evening. +
: we wish all onr TRENDS a +
Joyous Fourth" +
+ -. /. +. + y i. + +
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-03
III URES WORTH KEEPING FOR REFERENCE
Increase Of Ouer
Sc, 600, 600 On
Oil And Gas

approximately ten
public
completed by the Board OF Public Works
Of
OF dollars
Of Public
pecncd Board had the
required
assessed and the
State
The 1909 is computed
adcraby statements furnished by
making the taking into every
fcatu O the assessed II.
Of the railroads the of The Baltimore and
Just amount the Kama
remaining the as that of the
s
oil
Public The
utilities 1909
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oncIlnlf million
the OF
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-03
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-11
MINISTER'S TO MOVE IN
WEEK TO new HOME 5.
Anthony and Stevens GOing
Thursday.

DR.. Baseom Anthony and Rev.
Hamp Stevens will fill their respec-
tive pulpits here tomorrow for the
final sermons of the conference year,
and next Thursday will leave Amerl-
Gus for their new charges in Colum-
bus-Dr. Anthony to st. Paul's church
and Rev. Mr. Stevens to the North
Highlands church.
And 1t is with sincerest regret that
Americus gives them up.
Both DR.. Anthony and Mr.. Stevens
have labored long and faithfully In
AK. Do7;esrad the great good wrought
by them ~ will live long after they
have passed 20 516ahher fields of minis
terial labor and usefulness.
Rev. Mr. Chester, who comes to
Americus as pastor of First Method
ist and st. Paul's-no assistant hay
ing been appointed Dy the conference
for the latter church--has served four
years continuously at Dawson. COM
ing there from valdosta, where he
likewise served pastorase. of four
years.
Mr. Chester is one of the ablest
ministers in the conference, and will
be welcomed to Americus. He will
arrive here on Thursday next.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-11
BATEMAN WAS UNARMED WHEN
SHOT DOWN BY HARPER.
In Critical Condition at Hospital In
MacOn.

Macon, G., Dec. 10.-Clabe T. Bate
man is still at the Macon hospital,
where he was carried Wednesday af-
ternoon from his home in Byron, suf-
fering from a shot through the abdo-
men which has been considered fatal
by physicians attending.
A. T. Harper, lawyer, who shot
Bateman, is now in the custody of the
sheriff of Houston county
Harper fired four shots at Bateman
at the depot at noon Wednesday when
the two men were about to clash.
Bateman was unarmed and made no
fight. Bateman is town marshal. The
two men had had an old grudge for
some time and domestic troubles are
said to have played part.
Bateman was brought to Macon i'm
mediately on train and is being
treated here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-11
WHY DIR. ANTHONY
LEFT COLUMBUS.
Struck Out From Shoulder
Against tainted Money.
His Decided Views in
Regard to Gift Led
Bishop 10 Change
His Location.

Columbus, Ga. Dec. l0.-The return
to st. Luke church, Columbus, of DR..
Bascom Anthony by the recent session
of the South Georgia conference re-
calls an interesting incident which re-
suited largely in the transfer of this
able minister from this church soma
eight or nine years ago, after he had
served only one year, During the con-
troversy over the acceptance by Bar
bee and Smith, agents and publishers
of the N. E. Church, of the much talk
ed Of tainted" money, DR.. Anthony,
taking q decided position against its
acceptance, severely arraigned every
one connected with the affair. DR.. 7.
w Hinton, deceased, was then presid-
ing elder of the Columbus district and
a member of the committee from this
conference which recommended the
acceptance OF the so-called tainted
money" The position of DIR. Anthony
on the matter was widely commented
"a "tAo no oPpooltAOn " tld dGE9pJ-
ance Of the fund caused the friends
of Dr. Hinton at 81. Luke church TO
come to his defense in the contro-
versy, which became quite spirited
for while. 1t is said that it was due
largely to this incident that DR.. An
thony was transferred at the end&of
the year to another charge, notwith-
standing the fact his ministry here
was a success in every particular and
it was with the greatest regret that
the members of the church gave him
up The incident is now history, both
DR.. Hinton and those taking his part
in the controversy here having passed
away since that time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-11
"JOSHUA SIMPKINS" IS HERE
MATINEE AND NIGHT.
Company to Appear at Two Perform
ances Today.

"Johua Simpkins,' a story of farm
life, will be seen at the opera house
today, matinee and night. 1t is said
to abound in novel features, wonde.-
full mechanical effects, singing and
dancing, and plenty of wholesome fun.
The band carried by the company will
make burlesque parade at noon.
Joshua Simpkins" was written with
a view of keeping an audience thor
oughly amused, and ii carries out the
authors intention. The plot is not al
lowed to interfere with the comedy
parts to any extent, thus producing a
play that is interesting and said 20
contain many laughs. The company
carries a fine orchestra.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-11
MOVING PICTURES AT
THE OPERA HOUSE
Every Night Next Week Absolutely
Erao

Every Night Next Week Absolutely
Free.
We want every man, woman and
child in Americus and the surround
ing country to make the Opera House
Headquarters every night next week
We have engaged the very finest
moving picture film service obtainable
for your amusement and we want you
all to come.
The leading merchants of the city
have taken ads. on the curtain and in
this way have secured for your enjoy
ment free entertainment for the entire
week
The shows will commence promptly
at 1880 p. m. Three shows will be
given each night with change of pic
lures every night.
We can accommodate about $50 peo-
pie at each show. Out of the 10000
people in Americus we want $500 Of
them at the Opera House every night
next week.
w, H. C. DUDLEY, JR., Mgr
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-11
FRIENDS OF COOK ARE
ABOUT TO GIVE UP.
Mystery of Ills Long Con-
Cea'ment.
Cook in a Corner is the
Opinion of Friends,
Many Ready to
Desert Him.

New York, Dec. 10.r-Dr Frederick
A. Cooks personal lawyer. Henry
Wellington Wack, has severed rela-
tions with his client Mr.. Wack re-
fused last night to ccnfirm or deny his
withdrawal, but it be affirmed on
competent authority that after a con-
sultation with his partners Mr.. Wack
wrote DR.. Cook so long ago as Nov.
30, that he must beg him to seek legal
advice elsewhere.
I haven't the remotest idea, said
Mr.. Wack, where DR.. Cook is keen
ing himself or why he persists In Sc
ciasion when his presence is vital 20
his own Interests and his friends. Per-
sonally incline to the belief he is
abroad.
One thing, however. is certain
there is agreement for the first time
among those who have always believed
DR.. Cook discovered the North Pole
those who have never believed and
those who have waited to be informed
on disinterested authority. Partisans
and skeptics alike now concede GER
tain cardinal facts which admit of no
argument, namely:
DIR, Cook has sent his records to
the University Of Copenhagen for the
inspection of a commission. Two men
One broker who says he acted as
go-between and one a skilled naviga-
tor-have sworn they supplied the
doctor with complete set of fabri-
Gated observations, covering his trip
northward step by step to the pole, IN
agreement with his narratives as uni
versally published.
The sworn statements carry within
themselves their own proof or dis
proof"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-11
HOSTS OF BUYERS ARE
ALREADY IN STORES.
Merchants in AmeriCuS in
Rush Line.

Americus people, safely and sanely,
are already busy at holiday buying,
and the crowded stores every day
this week have reflected the excellent
business done by the merchants. The
tide is on, and during the next two
weeks will be resistless
People are buying now instead OF
waiting until the last week, the last
day, the final hour, when stocks are
broken and buying unsatisfactory
Just two weeks-twelve buying
dayss-remaln to the shopper.
The advantage of early shopping
is set forth in the following excellent
reasons presented by the Constitution,
and which apply with equal force to
the Americus holiday hustler:
Firstly-It helps the merchant, the
man who invests his time, talent and
tin, searching the wide world over to
satisfy your Christmas whims. Graft
tude is both saint-like and opportune
at Christmastide,
Secondly-It helps the salespeople,
the tired men and women who stand
behind counters and are paid to
please. Just think of the salvage,
brain and religion secured.
Thirdly-It helps you, the greatest
risk. The law of reflection is uni
versal-what helps others, helps you.
You get back what you give out,
pressed down, running over" in sat
isfaction, gratitude.
1t is insane to jeopardize life, liber-
ty and the pursuit Of happiness" In q
mad effort to get waited on all at once
at the last minute, when hundreds of
others are "ieopardizing" for the
same thing.
1t is insane to expect to skim cream
when there is nothing left but whey
and clabber.
It is insane to expect prompt de-
liveries of purchases when hundreds
of others with equal rights are de-
manding the same thing.
1t is selfish sometimes to be un-
selfish-to want to save yourself and
thereby save others. The law of self
preservation in this instance preserves
both ways
The merchant is satisfied because
the merchandise moves; the sales
people are satisfied because you and
the boss are satisfied, and you are
satisfied because you came; you saw;
you conquered"
It saves time, temper. talk trouble
tin, tension and turmoil, and other
things too terrible to tell at this time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-11
TWO DEAD, THIRD DYING,
RESULT OF ENCOUNTER.

Especial to -Recorder)
Savannah, Dec. 10.-Two dead and
a third dying as a result of suppos.
edly desperate encounter with negro
burglar is the gruesome sight that
confronted those who forced their
way into the home of Mrs. Eliza Crib
BILE, on Perry street. west, late this af-
ternooD,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-11
Engraving free at Belrs. the Jeweler
BOY OF IS KILLS GIRL;
IN LOVE WITH VICTIM.
Especial to Times-Recorder. J

Washington, Dec. 10.-Walter Sey-
bold. aged IS. son of a local merchant,
shot and instantly killed Laura Bran
nen, aged Is, daughter of one of the
most prominent attorneys of this city.
while on her way home from high
school this afternoon. 1t is thought
that Seybold was in love with his VIC
tim.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-11
GET HURRY CALL;
PIPES CHUGGED BY ICE.
Freezing Days Come to Americas Well
In Advance.

The merrimental toot of the ubiqui-
tous Americus plumber, mingled with
the groans of the unlucky home owner
who had neglected to cut off the
water, blended in unharmonious dis
cord yesterday For the water pipes
many Of them-were frozen fast,
and it costs money to put in new ones
and make plumberical- repairs. Tie
freeze yesterday morning caught
house owners unawares, but it means
diamonds in the stocking of the poor
plumber two weeks from today
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-11
GOVERNMENT ESTIMATES
THE CROP AT 4,S26,244,OOO LBS
sneeial 10 Times-Recorder.l J

t0peCIdI 10 IIHeS-htCOIutIJ
Washington, Dec. 10.--The crop re-
porting board Of the Department of
Agriculture estimates the total produc-
ton of cotton in the United States for
the season of 1909-10 will amount o
1926 $4,000 pounds, not including lin
ters, which is equivalent to 10,0SS,,000
bales of 500 pounds gross weight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-11
HEALTH AND VITALITY.
Motf's Nerverine Pills.

The great iron and tonic restorative
for men and women, produces strength
and vitality, builds up the system
and renews the normal vigor. For
sale by druggists or by mail. $l.Oo
per box, boxes for $500.
Sold by W. A. Rembert, Americus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-11
IMPORTATION or IMMORAL
WOMEN INTO THE u. s.
Especial to Times-Recorder

NOpeCIdI 60 IIHItS-heCOTu6fJ
Washington, Dec. 10.-Stories of re-
voting practices of American and for
eign procurers of women for impor-
tation into the United States for i'm
moral purposes are told in a report
issued today by the immigration COM
mission.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-11
RESOLUTION rs OFFERED
TO PUNISH ZELAYA.
Especial to Times-Recorder)

Washington. Dec 10.-Senator Ray
ner offered a resolution reciting the
circumtances of the killing of Groce
and Cannon in Nicaragua and provid-
ing, if representations made are true,
steps be taken for the apprehension
of President Zelaya to bring him TO
trial for his offense: also directing
that the president be empowered TO
use whatever methods may be nee
essary to accomplish this purpose
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-11

LEGALITY OF BONDS Is
SET FORTH IN FULL
In Opinion as Rendered BY
City Attorney.
Col. Sheppard in Opin-
ion to Chairman EI-
dridge of Finance
Committee.

While there is really no question re-
garding the validity Of the issue Of
$4,000 of bonds of the city of Ameri-
Gus for the Agricultural College here,
City Attorney J. E. Sheppard has thor
oughly reviewed the entire matter of
bond issue for the complete satisfac-
ton OF the City Council, and submit
ted his opinion in writing to Chairman
G. NJ Eldridge of the finance commit
tee of that body at a recent meeting.
Under this opinion the council has
proceeded to dispose of the entire is-
sue of bonds, the city's bond commits
sion taking the securities at par and
accrued interest.
The opinion of City Attorney Shep-
pard is of public interest, and is here
with given in full;
City Attorneys Opinion.
Americus, Ga, Dec ist, 1903.
Mr.. G. NJ. Eldridge, Chairman Finance
Committee:
Dear Sir-I take this means of Civ
ing you my opinion of the questions
submitted to me by you few days
ago.
I understand that you ask two ques-
tons:
First-Are the bonds issued by the
Mayor and City Council of Americus,
known as the Agricultural school
bonds, legal?
Second--Can the Bond Commission
ers of the city purchase these bonds?
AS to the first question / wish to
say that these bonds were regularly
validated by an order of the Superior
Court on May 4th, 1907 Minute
Book "S." pages 1851
Our Supreme Court, in case Of
Boxer vs.. City Of carteFsville. 1877 Ga.
~, decided that: -
The judgment of Superior Coh4<a
validating an issue of bonds by mt
is conclusive as to the city,
its citizens, and every one else that
the city has the legal right to incur
a debt of the amount and for the pur-
poses indicated in the notice of the
bond election; that the assent of the
qualified voters has been obtaine for
the issuance of the bonds in the man
ner required by law, and upon all
other questions which the constitution
and laws required to be determined
before authority is conferred upon
municipality to incur a debt
This decision is based on two for
mer decisions reported in 119 Ca, 8S5
and III Ga, $50 Under these decis-
ions l think that the school bonds,
after being validated. cannot be at
tackled by anyone, but are binding on
the city and all citizens.
AS to the second question, l will
say that the resolution creating the
bond commission as found in section
All of the revised code of the City of
Americus, provides that said commits,
oAOH ID huIAOIlZeQ anu empowered
to take charge of, keep and
care for, such surplus, subject to the
order of the Mayor and City Council Of
Americus, as sinking fund for the
payment of the principal of the out
standing bonds of this city as they
mature and become due. and to invest
such surplus, as In its Judgment, may
be for the best interest of the City of
Americus, in bonds of this city or
other good securities of equal solved
cy."
Under the terms of this resolution
think the commission has authority
to invest any surplus money in the
Agricultural School bonds. Yours
truly, J. E. SHEPPARD,
City Attorney.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-11

10c Fine Suiting in beautiful colors
with Side Bands, cut to SC yard, at
Joyner's. 9-6t e. W
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-11

See our assortment of copper. brass
and nickel goods for Christmas. James
Fricker & Bro, TIFF
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-11

Our stock of Christmas goods is the
largest we have ever shown. James
Fricker e. Bro. 7-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-11

A woman is bound to be good look,
ing if the only way she can do it is ir
her photograph.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-11

The way the devil catches so many
people is making them think they are
just lodging him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-11

You get most gift horses to look in
the mouth because they are spawned
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-11

Music hath charms to soothe the
savage breast when it stops playing in
the next fiat.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-11

Beautiful line of fountain pens, es-
pecially suited for Christmas gifts at
Frickers. 7-tf
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-10-30
All Summons Have Been De- livered by Deputies
 From Sheriff
COMPOSED LARGELY
 OF GLOBE CITIZENS
Cases Await Action in Addition to Secret
 Investigations

The Gila county criminal court will open Monday, when the grand jury will convene and take up some thirty mat ters which have been passed up to it from the justice courts, and also make secret investigations of other matters.
 All of the summons for the different grand jurors have been served. This body is made up almost entirely of Globe men. It's personnel is as follows: MAX LANTIN, Globe.
 NJ. l.. NAQUIN, Globe.
 F. r. TOWLE, Globe.
 FRED GRIFFIN, Globe.
 GEORGE F. ROSE, Globe.
 J. G. OLDFIELD, Globe.
 J. w. ROGUE, Globe.
 ALFRED KINNEY, Globe.
 o. R. FEIST, Globe.
 WALTER DAYTON, Globe.
 ]. P. DWELL, Globe.
 J. NJ. DODGE, Globe.
 A. G. SMITH, Globe.
 CHARLES BANKER, Globe. ARTHUR FRANCIS, Globe.
 ROBERT STEAD, Globe.
 l.. N. MARX, Globe.
 J. c. EVANS, Roosevelt.
 D. w. PARKER, Tonto.
 GEORGE HUBBARD, Pleasant Val. ley.
 F. RABINOVITZ, San Carlos.
 What is apparently an excellent grand jury has been selected for the coming term of court and criminal mat ters should not only be completed ex- peditiously. but many matters of inter est to the people of this county taken up. It is probable that several i'm portant recommendations will be made. The coming session of the grand jury will probably last at least three days.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-10-30
COURT AT SOLv|LLE ADJOURNS FOR
 THE TERM
All Gases Remaining on Bar Docket Continued Until
 Next Session
Special to the Silver Belt.

Special to the Silver Belt.
 S0LOMONVILLE, October 29.--Af ter dispOsing of large amoUst oi civil and criminal business, court ad jorned at O clock this afternoon, sine die. All cases not completed were con, tinued for the term.
 The water right suit of Higgins vs Brinkerhoff ct al, was decided in favor of the defendants. The defendants are each to reeive fifty miner s inches of water from the flow of Jacobson can. yon.
 The suit of the First National Bank of Globe vs. H.. J. Dial, c. A. Back. stein and A. J. Dunnigan, on a promis. sorry note for $l,000 was decided in favor of the bank.
 In the matter of the custody of the Boren children a compromise resulted. The mother was permitted to retain possession of the younger girl and the boy. the fatherto have the older girl. Each parent will be permitted to visit tho separated children on Saturday of each week.
 Judge Lewis and Court Reporter Vari Veen returned to Globe this evening.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-10-30
COMMISSION HEARS
 SALT LAKE CASES
Salt Lake Commercial Club Asks for Reduction in Rates From Lines
 Entering Utah City

SALT LAKE CITY, october 29.-Ar: guments were heard today by the in terstate commerce commission in the case of the Salt Lake commercial club traffic bureau against several railroads entering the city, asking for a redue tion of freight rates. The case of the traffic bureau was presented by c. C. Day, while the railroads were repre- sented by F. c. billiard.
 The case was taken under advise ment. Arguments were heard by Com missioners Clement, Clarke, Pronty and Lane
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-10-30

BOSTON, october 29.-Coppers were active and strong. Copper Range and Butte Coalition advanced points and Alloucz showed greater strength. The news that caused advance in Anal gamated is not yet given out, but it is indicated as being favorable to other companies, and is likely to cause gen eral strength, Arizona Commercial, Boston Corbin and shannon are broad ening out and are we'll bought. Any improvement in the metal situation will be of great benefit to these properties.
 New York market was strong through out. led by Amalgamated and Steel.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-10-30
INTERESTING PAPER POSSESSED BY
 GLOBE MAN
Printed in 1900 and Chron icles Funeral of Gen
 eral Washington

William Daniels of this city is the possessor of very interesting bit of paper which he exhibited to several persons yesterday.
 It is copy of newspaper chron- icling events which occurred in the early history of our country and has been in the possession of members of MT. Dan iels family since 1S00
 The newspaper, known as the Ulster County Gazette, was published at King ston, Ulster county, New York, by Sam uel Freer & Son. The copy in possession of Mir. Daniels is Vol. II, No. Ss, and was issued Saturday, January 4, 1900. It is four page paper, the pages being eleven by seventeen and half inches.
 It contains full account of the funeral of General George Washington and is heavily bordered in black in token of mourning for the death of the father of our country.
 The paper also contains message to congress signed by John Adams, our second president, and addresses by famous statesmen of that time.
 Among other interesting items is an advertisement offering for sale saw mill, some pine land, and a negro slave in the state of New York.
 The little sheet is badly worn from many Holdings and Mir. Daniels usually keeps it deposited among other valuable papers at some bank. He has had it in his care since he was thirteen years of age. Nr. Daniels former home was in Vernon, N. J., but for number of years he has been in the west and has lived in number of different states during l that time.