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The San Francisco call., 1909-04-17

FOR THE MINES
l0 coal miners. Oregon. good wages
ITALIAN -AUSTRIANS
MEXICANS
500 laborers. Italians. SpsRiards. Mexicans
Austrans aud other foreigners for all classes
~ labCring. country. $3.50 TO Se7 50 MANY
of them FREE FARE
CALL AND SEE is.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-11
AGED man is.
HURT BY FALL
JAMES MeWlLLIAMs fsLIRFEp AND
FELL AS HE WAS GOING
DOWN BRIDGE STREET.

James McWilliams, an aged citizen
OF FaIrmont, was seriously injured on
Saturday night while walking down
Bridge street. While walking down
the hill just below Walters grocery
ne slipped and fell, severely fractur-
ing his right knee cap and sustaining
several painfuT bruises. DR.. c. w.
Waddell, city physician. was called
and made an attempt to have the in
jured man removed to the Minen
Hospital but the attempt proving fruit
less, he was removed to Cook Hospital
where he IL being cared for. The ex-
treme age of Mr.. McWilllams, he be-
ing seventy-slx years of age. CON-
bined with the severe injury to his
knee. will probably confine him to the
hospital for some. time and may re-
suit in his being a partial cripple. He
Fs resting we'll to-day,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-11
DEDICATION
OF FINE CHURCH
COSTLY EDIFIcE At cLAaks.
BURG THE PRIDE OF THE
PEOPLE OF THE CITY.

The handsome new Methodist Epis'
copal Cnurch which has been recently
erected at Clarksburg was dedicated
yesterday. The edffce was erected
at a cost OF $135,OOO and was dedlcat-
ed free of all debt, At the sessions
yesterday the sum of $41 1000 was
raised being several hundred dollars
more than was required to completely
pay for the building.
At the morning service, Right Rev,
Bishop Daniel A. Goodsell preached
the dedlcatory sermon, Services rel
atlve to the dedication will continue
through the week and many notee
ministers will participate in the ser
vices. This church was formerly
known as the Con NJ. e. Church. The
new editice is the finest church bpile'
ing Of the denomination in the State
and ,Clarkshurg is justly proud Of the
magnificent building.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-11
Ho, for the General Association.

The district associations are over,
Tney have been largely attended, and
in most respects unusually good. How
ever that may be, they are history
now. and It would be useless to look
back, only in so far as we might profit
by any mistakes and get inspiration
for the future. Now we turn our
faces toward FairnIont for this week.
Remember the. dates-1Sth TO 18th
The Ministerial Union meets on We'd
nesday evening. Let all try to be
present at the beginning and stay till
the gavel falls on Monday night. Indi'
cations are that it win be the great
est meeting in the history of West
Virginia Baptists.-Baptist Banner.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-11
Girls Hurt
DAUGHTERS OF JOHN euMP OF
LoGANsPoRTf THROWN
FROM BUGGY.

A distressing accident occurred ih
Warrington yesterday in which tho
three daughters of Mr.. John Gump, Of
Logansport, were injured. The young
ladies were driving through Manning
ton when the horse became frightened
at the Homewood street car and start
ed to run toward the tracks. Before
the car could be stopped it had struck
the buggy and the girls were thrown
out. One of the young ladies sus-
tanned painful. and serious injuries to
the mead while the others each sus-
tafned a broken arm. 1t is thought
that not any OF the injuries will result
seriously. The accident caused a
great deal of excitement in Manning
ton. >
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-11
NIGHT train
TO CHARLESTON
OHIO RIVER TOWNS PLEASED
OVER ANNOUNCEMENT FROM
BALTIMORE.

WHEELING, Oct. lit has been
ofictalTy announced by d. B. Martin,
manager of passenger traftic OF the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad. that the
officials Of the road have decided TO
fnaugurate a night train service. with
sleeper accommoda tions, between
Pfttsburg, Pa, and Charleston, w. Va,
via Wheeling, Parkersburg and Hunt
ington.
The State Board of Trade commit
tee, composed OF Congressman w. P.
Hubbard, chairman; George w. Lutz'
wheeling; D. C. Caste, Charleston;
Hon. w. C. McConnaughey, Parkers'
burg, and Daniel Mossman, Hunting
ton, which met with the officials at
Baltimore several weeks ago, and held
a conference in relation to the matter,
are expected to be notified Of the &C
tion taken to-day. The members OF
the committee have been working on
the matter ever since the conference,
but it was principally through the
strongly exerted influence OF Congress
man w. P. Hubbard that the establish
meut OF the much-desired train ser
vice was secured.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-11
S25 Purse
FOR CHESTER KING FOR FINE
WORK DONE SATURDAY AT
CHARLESTON.

Chester King. the star pitcher with
the Fairmont team of the Paw. Va
League, was presented with a purse
of twenty-five dollars Saturday In
Charleston. where he pitched a game
for the All Collegians. the strong team
of Charleston, against the Huntington
team and won the game. King not
only pitched a good game, but his bat,
ting was the feature With three
times at bat he knocked two home
runs and with single won the game,
which went into eleven innings. King
struck out twelve men in the game,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-11
EXCITEMENT
over GUSHER
No. q on s. e. James Comes In at Near
a 1000 Barrels Making Field
one Of the Best in the
State.
DERRICK Is IN SIGHT
OF FAIRMoNT RESERVOIR

The excitement in the Shinnston oil
field was renewed yesterday over this
unexpected action of the s. e. James
well No. that came in about mid
night Saturday night. The driller
struck the pay unexpectedly and the
fluid. gushed out making it impossible
for the men to take care of the OIL.
!. Tae driilers called up the superfntend-
s sent and the guager and all the tank
men All the men worked the rest OF
the night and all dag. yesterday try
ing to take care Oh the oil that came
5spliftfng from the well. AZ
The fluid was found about thirty
nine feet In the sand. The well will
be drilled deeper for the indications
are that another pay win be found.
II the second pay Is found this VIII
likely be the largest we'll in the field.
AS It is now it is the third largest.
The Anderson we'll No. produces
1900 barrels per day and the Marthl
we'll No. 2 produces 1000 barrels per
day. The James well No. produces
from 200 to 1000 barrels per day.
The James well Mo. is on a very
high point. The entire derrick for this
we'll can be seen from the reservoir on
Log Cabin Hill. 1t will be of interest
to know that in this hilly country one
of the best oil wells in the State is in
sight OF the city. There was not room
enough at this location to erect der
rick until foundation was made by
blasting the rock away. The we'll IL
surrounded by other wells but the
nearest are about four hundred and
fifty feet away.
The g., E. James well No. 8 is due
Saturday. The indications are that
it will be larger well than No. 4
The driHers are confident that No. 8
will be the banner well
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-11
Kicked IL Temple
EAIRmoNT BOY lNJuRED TN FooTs
BALL GAME AT PalLApEL II
P4lA sATURpAY. Ii

A message was received here 4 u
terday by Justice q. 8. Amos to tie
effect that his son, Frank Amos, hsd
been seriously injured IN the footbal
game at PhiIadelphia on saturdes
Frank was playing with the Mcrgags
town team againstthe Philade phiaIls
when he was Kicked In the temple and
for a time It was feared the injury WAS
quite a serious one. He recoyereq
however, in a short time and MsH
able to return to aIorgantown
the team. Frank is one OF the ttirss
Fairmont boys playing on the untye
sity team, the other two being Cap
tain Lee Hutchinsol and Bill
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-11
FOR THE HOME. SEEKER.

"A handsome II room house with
every convenience close. in, Second
ward. $4,75O.
Cottage. large lot, Bell run. on car
line cheap and easy terms, $3.50.
Eight room house. Fiftn ward, close
in. It's a seller if YOU want large
house.
Right at the Normal School. fifteen
room house ait bargain, furnished
rooms worth eight to ten dollars
monthly. How about this house for
$4,000?
Seven room house, one Of the best
on the east side. location quiet and
commanding, worth the price asked,
$4,25O.
Will you take the money? $1s TO
500 monthly rent for a seven room
house in Fourth ward which I will
sell you for $1,000.
Morgantown Avenues most desira-
BILE homesite, $50 feet frontage, sac
rlficed to the man who will build a
good house.
For large family and little money,
room house South SIDE OF First
ward, $1,000, terms to suit.
BUILDER, buy a large lot on paved
street in Fifth ward room for houses.
81 800.
LEVI q. HARR
The $1,0O0,000 Real Estate Man.
EVERYTHING TO OFFER.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-11
FIGHT OVER DISTRIBUTION OF coal CARS
Fell From Porch
suAv MET ACCIDENTAL DEATH
AT GRANT TOWN ON SAT-
URDAY MIGHT.

Mike saler. a slay aged thfrty.twc
years, with no relatives in this coun,
try, tell from a porch at Grant Town
on Saturday night and died a short
time after from the injuries received.
He was found about two o'clock sun
day morning and died about eleven
O'clock. Coroner Alnsgrave investt
gated the cause of death and deter
mined that it was accidental. The
body was turned over to tle William
Son undertaking company. The re-
mains were buried at Monongah to-
day.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-11

The Minnie Anderson well No. a is
in the fifty foot sand well. The M. A.
Wniteman we'll No. 1 and the w. b.
James we'll No. 1 close to the Martin
gusher will be in by Saturday.
These wells are being put down By
the South Penn Oil Company. The
company has made two new locations
e. ]. Whiteman well No. 2, and John
Wh1teman well No 1.
The Philadelphia Company has
made the following locations: one on
the Robert Swiger farm, two on the
farm owned by George swigers heirs;
two ON Edward Swtger's farm and one
on A. o. James farm.
Near Boothsville the Franklin well
No. 2 in a gasser and is being drilled
deeper. The Fancerh we'll was a dns.
ter and is being drilled deeper. The
Bartlett we'll No. 2 is not in yet but
is expected to strike the pay at any
time.
On Coons run the South Penn Oil
Company is building sub station. A
three inch line is being laid down
from tho station to Downs to carry the
oil to that point. The work on the
line will be completed by the last OF
the week.
The shinnston field bids fair to be-
come teh best oil field in the State.
A few more gusehrs and the field will
be recognized as the best one yet de-
veloped.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-11
Cases From
West Virginia
III US. Court
The October Term
Began at Noon
To-day

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11.-With to
tai. OF $50 cases on the docket, the
Supreme Court of the United States
began Its October, 1909, term today at
noon. 1t is customary for the court
to adjourn after a short session the
first day and can on the President.
Today the court heard a few motions,
ATTENDED to a few minor details and
adjourned until tomorrow. 1t is not
expected that decisions rendered at
the last term will be read until next
Monday.
The first two cases to be argued re-
late to the Interstate Commerce Act.
One is the famous litigation over the
Chicago terminal charges, the other
the St Louis case, which is similar.
The Southern Pacific case will also
come up, the point at issue being the
rate fixing power of the Interstate
Commerce Commission. 1t is also
considered likely that the trust bust
ine' case against the American To-
bacco Company will be argued at the
same time.
The calendar for this week includes
the fight over the distribution of coal
cars by the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road in West Virginia.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-11
William Camp
A WELL KNOWN FARMER REslo
ING NEAR FARMlNeToN DIED
THIS MORNING.

Mr.. William Camp. a we'll known
resident of near Pennington. died this
morning at about, five: o'clock at his
home after long illness from paraly'
sis.
Deceased was aged about 65 years
and is survived by his wife and one
son and three daughters. MT. Caanp
was farmer. He moved to Marion
county from Clarksburg about two
years ago.
Funeral services will be held on
Wednesday morning at ten O'Clock
BarrackvlIle. Undertaken R C. Jones
in charge.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-11
October goth
is DATE ARRANGED BY PROF. DAN
DAILY FOR ANOTHER WREsT-
LING MATCH.

Prot Dan DAILY has just returned
from visit to wheeling. While away
he found two wrestlers that may be
seen here later.
Hun Butler. of wheeling. the rec
ognized light weight of West Virginia
will meet Jack McNierny and Skinner
Yost, Of Cincinnati, the rough houst
wrestler mucn on the style of Morgan
Williams, of Philadelphia, will mee'
Williams here. The date for the
match has been fixed for Wednesday
night, October 20. at the Grand Opera
House.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-11

Leads To-day
Grounds Wet and
HeaUy on De.
troit Field

The ban game at Detroit began at
3 o. M, Eastern time, and the West
ViruInfan's first edition could not wait
for the full nine innings, but as far as
played at press time the score was as
follows: Et
Game finished at 5:1a.
Pittsburs ..... S I 90 90 o 2-s
Detroit ........ 90 90 o q 90 2-6
.sat,erres-Madeox and Gibson for
Pitsbure; Summers, wHIftts and
Schmidt for Detroit
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-11
Funeral Of Mrs. Nuzum.

Funeral services over the remains
of Mrs. Hannah Nuzum, whose death
occurred on Friday at the home OF her
brother in law, Arthur Cofrman. In
TAYLOR county. were held Sunday
morning on the arrival OF the funeral
party at Thornton. The funeral party
left here at seven o'clock Sunday
morning and services were i1eld on
their, arrival at Thornton, Undertaken
Jenkins in charge.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-11
...DIxIE..

SPECIAL NOTICE OF THE
Owing to the wishes of large num-
ber of people who .patronized the Hu:
name Society Benefit at the Dixie sun
day night, we will repeat to-day
A TRIP THROUGH THE
"YOsEMITE VALLEY"
in order to present an opportunity for
every one to see the great scenic coun-
try now being visited by President
Taft, who mas expressed wish that
he remain and enjoy this grand seen
cry for a month.
For the benefit of the little folks we
add the very funny picture, entitled
CHOW SHNks 9uTTED IN"
We freely second selig's claim that
the Posemate production is the best
scenic picture yet produced.
song RaE melody,
HLlZA.T J.
ITrio)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-11
Town RElIS SONS
FOR TAKING Nl'TUR Gas

tFor instance, IN 1897, 81 per Gent
Of the value OF the natural gas pro.
dnction WAS consumed IA the State,
while in 1907, ten years later, 3 per
cent. only was consumed. n Other
words AZ per cent Of theSalsIe oi our
natural gas In 1907 was taken toi
Ohio, PENNSYLVANIA and other Sister
In 1907. Ss,757.s77 Of tae total yalss
Of our gas production was consumed
An the state; while st2,9 lass Of tho
total value was hiken out of thu
State.
A still stronger Reason.
'gThere ID yet, TO my mind, q strou
er reason why gas should bear = pro-
dArction tax. The life Of q Gus tsld
is short. II gas does not bear ite.
Just burden OF taxation while Il ~
being produced, It never win, ~
mans farm stays In West virginia
from year to year. It can't run aWays
If the assessor does not get 10 at its
value this year, he has ailct.ter
chance at 1t next year and the year
after This is not true q natursl
gas. If any portion OF its value :es-
capes this year it IS gone forever.
.sHave you read Mr.. sperTy's article
against the gas tax" asked the re-
porter.
Eyes, and / challenge the correct,
ness Of some OF the statements cons
tained in Mr.. spen5's . article which
appeared few days ago in tae Resis.
ter, and / call for bill Of particis
lars. He says:
The properties OF gas mpan1ea
are assessed for taxation at q higher
rate, considering their market value
than any other class Of ropertles NJ
West Virginia
Take the banks OF the State;
These mighty engines OF conanneree
pay on the last dollar Of their value
Take the estates OF widows aIlts
orphans watch are putlic In our
probate courts. They also pay NE
last farthtng. Is the properly Of
companies assessed higher than this
class of propeFty2
Mr.. sperry's Errors.
"As stated ny Mr., spefryi the Boar
of Public works does rely IargeEy on
the earnings of gas Yproperttes 1o
determine their value, hut the great
est diffcu1ties have eneountereds
are, in some instances. to determine
the earnings of gas companies Take
for example an interstate cor1pan
Its consumers are In Ohio or Pennsyl
vanIa, and Its production in West Yll-s
ginla. How would you proportion itss
earnings? DO the earnings belong 70
Pennsylvania, where the gas is mar
keted, or to West Virginia. where the
gas is produced. or to bothH Il tos
both, in what proportton2 Take an
other case. The game system OF pipe
lines, for example, bears one corpoS
rate name in Pennsylvania and anoth
in West Virginia The Pennsyayanta
company simply pays TO tae Wet
Continued from Page Ftye.l
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-11
ANOTHER COURT
GOES AGAINST
GHAS.W. MORSE
Big Banker Has
Poor ShoW
NoW
(Ry united Presa)

NEW YORK. Oct. 1.-The United
States Circuit Court Of Appeals today
affirmed the decision in the case of
Charles w. Morse, under which he was
sentenced to Is years In Feedral pris-
on at Atlanta.
An effort will probably be made to
take the case to higher court, though
the fact that the Court of Appeals rem,
dered the decision unanimously is ex.
pected to interfere with any further
apepal.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-11
Work Begins
NEW TROLLEY LINE TO FAIR.
VIEW WILL OPEN UP FINE
TERRITORY.

Contractors Talbot, who have the
cotnract for the grading and masonry
on five miles of the electric railroad
to be built from this city to Fairview
started the work this morning.
The construction OF this line will &c
on as fast is 1t is possible to do the
work. The line will open UP and aelp
to develop one Of the richest com
nnnitfes in the State.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-11
nj xou HAVE rHE wET FEEr

IF YOU HAVE THE WET FEET
Won are sure to nave the doctor bills.
some one said the best place to wear
a chest protector is on the sole of the
Of the feet
We have soled many thousand feet
this, season already-let US sole yours,
No bigger or better stock can be
found in the city than you will find
here.
For Men, Women and Children.
we have Fit for every Foot.
sHURFLEFF AND wELToN
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-11
First Ward Child Dead.

Thomas H., the Infant son OF Mt
and Mrs. Charles Leddy, died on Sun
day afternoon at the home of his pa
rents in the First ward. Interment
was made this morning in the Holy
Cross Cemetery.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-11
Improvements
ARE PLANNED BY NEW PRoPRIE-
TOR OF THE 7iLLINosLEA
DRUG STORE.

Mr.. ]. L. Booher, the new proprietoE
OF the Billingslea Drug Store, will
soon make many improvements in the
store room, and 1t is his intention to
make it one OF the best in the city,
Mr.. C. w. Windsor, an experienced
druggist, who for the past several
years has travelled for a wholesale
drug company, has been secured to
take charge OF the store, and rs Mr..
Windsor is an accommodating gentle
man with many friends no, mistake
has been made in this selection.
Mr.. Booher is progressive bust
ness man and the public will later on
hear more about the drug business to
which he is devottng his attention.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-11

Mrs. James Justice and daughter
have returned from visit with rela-
tives in sistersville. Mr.. Justice spent
Saturday and Sunday here and &C
companied them home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-16
CORPORATION COURT.
Nudge L. Q. Barley presiding. ]

Judge IL. u barley ptesluins'J
William E. Hiner was appointed 3D.
ministrator Of the estate Of Aunie E.
Maring.
Com. VS.. H. P. Holler, case continued
until the first day of the June term.
Com. vs.. Abe Douglass, colored, in
dicted for msIiciously cutting Isaac
Hsckly, also colored; jury and verdict OF
guilty and punishment fixed at two years
In the penitentisry; motion for new trial
ovenuled.
A special grand jury was summoned
to consider the case Of Richard, ALA:
"Dlck," Pines, Eugene Dorsey, Henry
Smith and Calvin johnson, colored,
indicted for the murder on March Of
Walter F Schultz, a Chicago artist. The
following compose the jurJ: E. NJ
Anderson, Z1rO Hill, o. II. Yohe, }
Y. Williams, w. A. Snoot, jr, George
D. Hopkins, O. B Marshall and Garter
q. Smith. The jury, With Mr.. Yohe as
foreman, we're duly charged and after de.
liberation OF an hour-snd. R-half returned
a verdict of guilty as indicted and were
discharged. 1t is understood that no
evidence other than that ELECTED at the
coroner's Inquest was obtained. Smith
who turned states evidence told prac.
tically the same story before the grand
iury that he did at the inquest. Smith
was present In court when the jury re-
turned the verdict, but the other three
prisoners are still in jail in Fairfax. No
date was set for the trial OF the prisoners
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-16
ADJUSTMENTS.

The people OF this city are lucky IN
having such good entertainment as that
which is furnished at the smusemen
houses 10 this city. The vaudeville por'
ton of the entertainment is OF a high
class and the pictures shown at each
house are of g character which Is bound
to please. A visit to either Of the amuse-
ment houses will be Of benefit TO the
amusement lover. At the Opera House
the show is more than good and was
witnessed by large crowd.
At the Surprise the number that at
tended the show was immense and the
performance heartily enjoyed:
At the Alexandria Amusement %.
The pictures were up to their usual
standard aid the applause from the
audience was liberal.
At the Elite the pictures were large
and good and we're enjoyed by a large
crowd,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-16
TONIGHTS THE NIGHT.

To more ways than one m en- Oh
woman can show his or her appreciation
of kindness dispensed By their fellow
associates. The Eks' Dramatic Club
have been engaged in labors of love fol-
many years. At this time they need
little things, which require money to
BUY. They have expended their talent
their time and their means for the sake
of Others; now IT is up to a grateful
public to reciprocate the kindness
shown, and crowd the Opera House to-
night. The entertainment will be hrst
class and those who attend will spend
a pleasant evening. Show your sPpre-
citation by buying ticket.
The club tonight will present four
act drama, "a Debt Of Honor" under
the direction of Mr.. A. D. Monitor.
The principal characters will be IN the
hands of Mrs. Monitor, Mrs. Herman
Friedlauder, Mrs. Annie smer-Dun-
bar, Harry Fleiscbmanu, 81. Linden
WheatIey, Capt. r. III. Latham, Ed
ward ]. Fleming, Thomas CbaunCey, E
Forrest Brrell, and David e. Robey,
all well.known amateur thespians vi
Alexandria.