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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-10
BLACK HANDY
LETTERS FOUND
sEcRET SERVICE AGENT ROUNDS
UP ALLEGED LEADER OF TAE
soclETYi5lN OHIO.
fBy United press.l

MARION o., June s.--U. s. Secret
Service Agent oldaeld. who srrested
Sam Lima Marion fruit merchant,
here yesterday as leader Of the ital.
ian Black Hand Society. has gone to
Columbus taking with him trunk full
Of matchmaking letters found in Ii.
mas store Many letters contained
! different designs Of threatening insig.
MIA of the Black Hand, all intended to
terrify prospective victims of the band
of extortionists. whtse censor and com.
] mander in chief in OHIO, federal Off.
Gals assert, is Lima. With Lima they
arrested here seven other Italians,
four Of whom later were released. The
two held are SAMUEL Rizzo and sebas.
tan Batazllo both section h,nds. They
are associates of Lima, and in their
trunks secret service agents found
letters Of the same character as the
collection taken from Lima's store
Will authorizes here are awaiting the
arrival of U. S. Marshal Chandler from
Cleveland, who Will take Rizzio and
Batazllo to Toledo. secret service %.
eratives are searching for Italians in
the nelghborlng cities who are sus.
! pected Of implication in the extortiop.
ist plot that netted the band thou.
sands OF dollars in blood money with
in the past few months. Ten thou
sand dollars was sent to Italy from
the fblackmallers now going rounded
up, say the federal ohcers. All the
money, it is declared, was wrung from
wealthy men of their own race. Lima's
store, it is asserted, was headquar.
tiers for the group operating in Ohio.
Lima is accused of managing black.
mailing scheme and cusoring all mail.
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HIT WINS PIN.
Hutchinson May Receive Trophy B
Calling on George c..Hayes.

Yesterday afternoon when Hutca.
inson came to the bat in the ninth
inning with two men out and two men
on bases and the score five TO three
in favor Of the visitors, George C.
Hayes was one Of many excited fans
present He shouted that ne would
give the batter a gold University pin
for a hit, and Hutchinson male 1t,
closing up the gap and making IT PTS.
sibie to win the game. Mr.. Hayes IS
one Of the most enthusiastic baseball
fans in the city and he feels tina. the
token is deserved by the young play.
er.-Morgantown New Dominion.
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NOTICE TO TAKE DISPOSITIONS

To Ida NJ. wstson. Lucy L. Watson,
and Frank N. Hobbs, r. NJ. Boyle
and L. E. Parkinson. partners doing
business under the firm name of
Hobbs G Company. E. NJ. showalter.
W. H. Cobb and John Henshaw.
Trustees in Bankruptcy for said
Hobbs G Company. defendants.
You and each of you are hereby 10.
tiled that on the 3Sth day of June
1909, at the law office of W. B. Corn
web in tie Eairmont Trust Company
building in the City of Fairmont, Ma
rion county, West Virginia, between
the tDours Of O'Clock a. m and 10
o'clock p. m, on that day the undeg-
signed shah proceed to take the depo-
sittons of themselves and other VIII
nesses, 20 be used as evidence in our
behalf In certain cause ID chancery
depending in the Circuit Court of Ma.
rion county. West Virginia, wherein
said Charles D. Hoagh is plaintiff,
and the said Ida NJ. Watson, Lucy L.
Watson and others above named, and
the undersigned. are defendants.
And II from any cause the taking Of
the same be not commenced on taat
day, or being commenced be not com
pleted on that DAY, the taking thereof
will be adjourned from time to time
at the same place and between The
same hours, until the same shall be
completed.
CHARLES D. HoUGH, plaintiff. by
w. B, CoRNwELL Counsel.
HAMILTON 6 HUFFMAN, by
A, L. LEHMAN, Counsel.
KELLEY BROTHERS, by
TUscA MORRIS, Counsel.
FAlaMoNT WALL PLASTER COM
PANY, by
GA. VINCENT, Counsel,
ALLEN & SONS, by
49, CouuSel.
REED PLUMBING COMPANY, by
HARRY SHAW, Counsel.
COLLINS COMPANY, by
W. B. CoRNWELl4, Counsel.
DIcKERsoN BUILDING SUPPLY
COMPANY, by
W. s. RAYMOND, Counsel !.
D. NJ. ANDERSON. MARINER SON 6
COMPANY, by
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BLUE RIBBON
WATSON'S PAIR
THE KING AND QUEEN ATTEND
LONDON HORSE sHoW-MtNY
AMERICANS SEE HORSES
PERFORM.

LONDON, June 9.-King Edwari
and Queen Alexandra visited the
horse snow this afternoon. Both look
ed in perfect health.
The presence of the, King and Queen
brought out the smart English and
Americans in great numbers, The
tweed coats and skirts made necessary
by the recent tigors of the climate
were replaced with the flimslest Of
summer materials, the gowns being in
the gayest colors which were wonder
fully effective added to the splendid
uniforms and magnificent floral decora-
tons. The building was beautifully
decorated with flowers and had the ap-
pearance of huge conservatory. The
arena represented an old English gar
den, and tne masses Of flowers and
the bright costumes of the women, va
ried with the uniforms of the officers
present. made a color scene that was
strkingly picturesque and animated.
All the foreign officers who were
present to compete for the Kings Clal-
lenge Cup were lined up in the recep.
ton hall and saIuted Their Majesties
as they entered the building. Anlbas-
sador Whitelsw Reid and Mrs. Reid
and practically all the otder ambas-
sailors and ministers in London were
present accompanied by their wiz es
and daughters.
Among the Americans were Mes
danes W. Moore and Walter Winans,
the Misses wlnans, Maldwyn sid
Dummond, Mesdames Edward Morris,
Amory Moore, Hon. Mrs. Murrah, Mrs.
oBrien, Mrs. Tiffany and Lady VIII
loughby de Eresby.
France won the Kings cup. which is
valued at $1,000 taree officers of the
same nationality competing. Italy was
second and England third.
In Glass 60, pair to be driven by ::
lady in phaeton with a rumble, first
prize was won by c. w. Watson's
Norena and Kitty Grey, chestnut
maresS lax hands. The second prize
was won by w, H. Moore's Phyllis and
Manella, brown mares, 14A hanls.
In the competition for horse ex-
ceeding 15.2 hands to he shown to a
brougham. the first prize Of $3.50 was
given to Judge Moore's Marie. Judge
More took fourth prize with sylyanas.
&c. W. Watson's Moonshire was given
second honors and the cash prize OF
500.
Judge Moore still continues to be
one OF the most prominent figures at
the horse show, adding nine awards
yesterday to his already long list OF
prizes. He drives all his horses and
is almost constantly in the ring.
A. G. Vanderbilt and Walter Winans
also increased their string Of ribbons
yesterday. while the clydesdales OF
the Morris Company, OF Chicago,
whichsgiv daily exhibition, are still
"a popular feature of tle SLOW. The
grace and strength OF these heavy ami
mails have excited the enthusiastic ad-
nlratton Of the London critics
lr7fN ~ A. =. D - sas .l#tlI HHa.. F.5'
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

To the Creditors Of Felix R. starm
deceased:
In pursuance OF decree of the In.
termedIate Court d the county Of Ma.
rion, made in cause therein pend.
ing, to subject the real estate Of the
said decedent to the payment of his
debts, you are required to present
your claims against the estate of the
said decedent for adjudication to A.
L. Lehman, Commissioner, at his office
in the said county, on or before the
Sth day Of July next 1909.
Witness, W. s. Black, Clerk OF said
Court, this 26th day Of May, 1908.
w. s. BLACK, Clerk,
,5-27-e wks.
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The man who considers the things
de buys At shores Of no importance; Ii
apt 70 neglect y read ada
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Baby Contest
{ CONTINUED From PAGE onel

r. F. D. No. 5, Fafrmont.
H. 0. Baker-Edtth .....,.... 2513
2. F.,p. No. 4 Fairmont.
]. B. Miller-Grace ............ 2,61S
Fairmont R. F. o. No. s.
F. B. Tennant-Raymond -. 2,44S
Falrmont R. F. D. No. 6.
B. B. Travis-Wille ..t....... 2'GO7
David Carpenter-Jgmes ....... 2,G41
Worthnston.
A. ]. Automatically ...... 5,S72
Arley Barbe-Lenore ........, 1902
Mrs. H. L. Pigott-Aime1a Cotter 4,i97
Hoult, W. Va.
Charles R. Hoult-Harold 80. 1867
Mrs. Nellie Harr-Norman -. 1902
5roonffeId, w. Va.
ALI Willard-Mamle ......... 2S07
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5-27-s vks.

Kelley7Finley Lumber Company
have Just received a lot Of metal
clothes line posts, which are a great
convenience to place on lawns for
either hammoclss Or clothes lines:
Something entirely new. Gail and sse
taan, n 3.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-10
Cures dyspepsia;
I iaI Is Eres


i 3 Z poptilaf mi ale that otiy
wealthy people Who ca fich ind
highly -spieed foods suffer from dys-
pepsia, or, as i Is also known, ildi-
gestior. The laborer in the Street,
the worker IN the field also finds hifn-
self a victim of this disorder. Among
the very greatest sufferers from il are
women.
Dyspepsia Is Indicated by constant
feeling OF laziness b. loss OF appetite and
troubled sleep, BY g6nr stomach and dis
tress after eating, by bad completion and
lusterle6s eyes
There Is no surer and speedier cure for
this trouble than DR.. Caidweits Syrup
Pepsin. which dyspeptics have been using
herb laxative compound cured Capt Clark.
Of Buffalo, Ia, OF dyspepsia and sour
stomach that he had had for forty years.
Or until the lucky day that he heard OF
III: Caldwens Syrup Pepsin. i cured
suffering continuously for sixteen nionths.
These are only few OF the many. But
II is not expensive to be cured With this
grand remedy, as 1t can be bought at any
drug store In q 50-cent or 81 bottle.
Your very neighbors are probably lfe-
long users Of Dr., Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin,
but II you want to know without expense
what It Will do for sou personally send
9OuI 1AlIlb 70 LIZ GSdluhGAl ana ne Will Q6
glad to send you free trial bottle. He
Is actually anxious to have you make a
test Of his remedy
Thousands Of families everywhere keep
Il IN the house against such an emer-
gency as constipation, sour stomach, In
digestion, hiliousness, dyspepsia, heart
burn, torpid FLYER, etc, which may come
on a member Of the family any day. It
Is pleasant to. the taste, acts gently and
does not grippe. It is the great chlldren's
laxative tonic.
!. q: ]: !: J. ]. !:
II there is anything about
J 49, your ailment that you don't
49, understand, or II you want
| re- ~ ~ any medical advice, write
| N ~ 10 the doctor, and he will
| answer you fully. There is
no charge for this service.
: M The address is DR., w. B.
4 Caldwell, So Caldwell bldgY
u Monticello. III.
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JOHN F. PHILLIPS, by
Too True; Too True

100 Iruei 100 True!
The baby was being questioned
playfully as to his senses.
What are these for?" touching his
eyes.
ITO see wiv," he answered.
And this3' touching his nose.
ITO mell wly...
"And your mouth?n
"oh, to eat
What are your ears tor's 7,
This was . puzzler, but after a mo
! rnent he said q. with firm conviction, ITO
wash pelIneator for JUL.
Subscribe for afiIe W ~. =; r ,irtsSr,SS
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!. I'M. y. cantest Veids June 90 at . >. m.

NOMINATIONS.
The following babies have bennom.
1nated-the fathers name preceding
that Of the child:
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Guy cEayton-oruss.
s.I Z. PhiiiIps-JeHlelry.
+. 3. assnett-cIothin1.
Stewart Granite Wcrks-Monu'
Ynenta
q. A. pavls-5aker.
The Bssy eee-Dry Goods and No
Z tons,
john 7. misunderstanding to
Eat"
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su61cFlbs tor the west vlrginiaIar.
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NO Votes Given f0F Less Than 81 Purchases

A. J. Hess-Hardware.
~. D, Atha-Meat Market.
H. R, and F. e. Furbee-cIothing
and Furnishing Goods.
5asnett & MoskIer-shoes, Flats
and Furnishings,
.Marr & co.-FurnIture and House
Furnishing Goods.
soOr & Davls-coaI, Fuel and Ice.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-09

French, Spanish and Italian nuentiy.
The thesis he submitted for his doc
tors degree at the university dis
played very creditable knowledge of
the history of Portuguese literature.
On account of the dangers that
hedge his throne, his education was
conducted In the palace, and it's
scheme was not generally understood.
and consequently misrepresented. 1t
was apprehended that he was being
trained as a student and recluse rath-
er than as king. Not long ago, there
fore, he visited the University of
Coimbra and was received in state
by the professors and uproariously by
the students.
The latter removed the horses from
his carriage at the station and dragged
him through the streets with enthusi-
astic cheering until, carried away by
their excitement he alighted and
Joined them on foot. In the degree
hall he conversed with the rector in
Latin, showed such an extensive
knowledge of contemporary science.
and criticised dissertation on ethical
philosophy with an astuteness that
quickly brought the critics of his edu.
cation to confusion.
One of the most pleasing features
OF his life is the close relationship he.
tween him and his tragically widowed
mother, Queen Amelia. In his child.
hood he used to rise at six everv
morning and read poetry and art crit.
fcisms to her while she painted ian
breakfast time. During the weeks he
lay Ill after the assassination of his
father and brother, she nursed him.
assiduously, performing all that he
needed done for him with her own
hands.
The habit of breakfasting togeth.r
is still kept up. and the young king
spends his evenings in her comnanv
The following anecdote shows the
closeness of the friendship between
them, and also the graceful repar.oo
In which he excels When DURING b,s
training for the navy he was anxiopa
to return to Lisbon to continue his
studies, Queen Amelia asked him
somewhat piqued. why he was so
eager to leave her.
Because If l do not leave Won AZ
once, I shall be unable to leave won
at ALL" he quoted, prettily, from one
of her favorite poets.
He is quite sportsman, and ia very
fond of dogs. A Danish boarhound
Box, and terrier, Tagus. are his
principal pets.
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HIS MOTHERS CHUM
Portugal Boy King Spends Much
Time with Parent.
scfore Tragic Events That Raised
Him to Throne He Was Educated
for the Sea-WiII Visit Eng
land In Near Future.

Lisbon.-An active, good humored
very vital young man is the impress.
sion given by Dom Manuel, the 10.
year-old king of Portugal, who is ex.
pected to visit the United Kingdom in
November.
The comprehensive and strenuous
education considered necessary for
his exalted position has not dulled the
ready wit which he has inherited
from Queen Amelia, and he also
shares her open air tastes, spending a
good part of his leisure In tennis.
fencing and riding. He has, moreover.
artistic accomplishments, being both
MUSICIAN and painter.
Before the tragic events that
brought him to the throne, he was be-
ing educated as sailor, and threw
himself eagerly into the study of mod
ern science and mathematics and the
technicalities of naval construction.
Two years ago. therefore, his out
look on life was rather the sailors
than the kings, and strenuous course
OF study was mapped out for him. It
included. according to writer In the
Xuao, philosophy, political science and
the physical sciences.
He arose at seven every morning
and studied Plato and Greek philos-
ophy for an hour before he went to
breakfast in his mothers apartments.
The morning from ten to twelve
o'clock was devoted to astronomy, in
organic chemistry and general science
and the afternoon from one to four to
history and Jurisprudence.
In the evenings he relaxed into
music and less serious literature, re-
firing to bed at nine. This scheme of
study was pursued for months with
scarcely any interruption.
He has displayed an unusual apti-
tude for mathematics, and speaks
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-09
Care of
the Babies
and House.
work
By ANT l. HEuPLE

hard When there small child the bes plans are ant to
gang aft agey"
Let us say nothing OF our broken nights rest the upse
childish illnesses the dswashno GETS left t tho
of the family while get Sleep The house
work doesn't get done th to catch up again But
even the ordinary everyday work where there three small chill
drencookng and Washing baking and mendn making perhaps
of the small garments and taxing delight doing even this will
hardly give afternoons Free
Has the reader ever tried buy hat with small
have for have convenient grandmother her see what
pleasure it shopping with child of three and see how
successful she will be-
For my without children would business world
but have made choice and work GOOD
my were nine to FIVE with short av Sat
urday and Sunday Free but there compnsaons the hd
housewife lacks regret have little improve nv mindwba
time take for reading often bgrude Things will be by and
b and meanwhile let me find pleasure my babies Here and now
have them and nothing eno the temazng our house
works important.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-09

Now that Minister WI Ting Fang Is
returning to China again, they are
telling stories about him. Here is
one: A few years ago, in New York.
he was met by Tammany politician.
What is your Christian name. sir?"
the politician asked. At once the dip
lomat's oriental calm stiffened into
dignity. my surname is W."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-09

1t may be true that the housewife who
systematizesi her work finds ample time to
improve her mind" always providing that
she has only herself and her husband for
whom to keep house. But most of us do
not remain long in this ideal state. Chill
dren come, and even one child is a sad
blow to system. If one ever has small
baby to care for she is lucky if she gets all
her afternoons free-to devote to the baby.
/ have been business woman and can
claim some success. l also believe in sys-
tematizing work, but / do not join in con-
demning the woman who finds houseworl,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-09

If you have an idea it is hot and
humid, read this news item: A bal
loon which made an ascension from
st. Louis landed in Illinois after sail
ing all night through cold rain and
sleet and through heavy snowstorm
for about an hour. Is not this sugges-
tive of the coming time when it will
be possible. with the aid of flying ma
chimes. to find any sort of climatic
conditions desired?
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-09

A decree has been published in
Spain suppressing the privilege Of
purchase of immunity from military
service. All will now have to serve
In the army. rich and poor alike. This
IL first fruit of the popular uprising
and is encouraging, as it shows that
the Spanish government is willing to
listen to the voice of the people.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-09

An unusual example of loyalty is
given by the petition of woman in
Seattle for divorce because her Eng
lish husband will not allow her to
shoot on firecrackers and display the
American flag on the Fourth of July.
She should. however. assert her indie
pendence in better way by defyinA
her marital tyrant and periodically
shooting OF the fireworks anyway.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-09

The Connecticut angler who has
met with great success through sink
ing large bottle full of live bait, and
fishing alongside the glass prison for
the hungry big fish that become an
gered by humping their noses against
II, has given fresh excuse for includ-
ing the bottle in fishing outfits.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-09

cap 1t is impossible!
But in my experience of men in the capacity of
employers say that in of reasonable doubt
of where blame rests in such an employer who
is worth working for always is wise enough to lend an
ear to manly appeal from man who is worth work.
ing for him.
If you are "grouchy' get busy and find out the
cause of it. Then you can't attack the cause too
soon for either your own your employers best
interests
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-09

It's a windy day when no one beats
the record with an aeroplane. The
aeroplane and the art of managing
1t are undergoing steady improve
ment.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-09

yours the Kinks out OF
this counterfeit preentme of yourself 1t either your clinic
funeral
This unwngnes the worker who has accepted position that
calls for him to work has single chief of origin The worker
simply dissatisfied with the conditions under which he is working
One thing two things Of things be lending this dis
satisfaction but whatever the requires only ordinary intelligence
to disclose that the dissatisfied worker only satisfying himself
with his work but he is not satisfying his employer
doubtful if this unhnkng young has appreciation of
how unsatisfactory his dissatisfied efforts be working orgn
ton Accordingly he is dissatisfied that dissatisfaction
ward among his fellows He could conceal the fact
tried Facial expression e and every hour in the
day indicative of his dissatisfaction His work reflects in spite of
himself And when when of this
expected how harsh and blunt and unparng this criticism be-
All employers not just njustces worked against
who under the square deal might be model employees If something
consitutionay wrong with Jones' employers
remedy the condition Jones himself his
employment search of better opportunity For whatever
the dissatisfied condition under which he works Jones
plsh anything while bearing the burden of the handi-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-09

The fool who rocks the boat has
not been heard from frequently this
summer, but victims of carelessness
have increased to a lamentable extent.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-09

Labor troubles In this country are
not numerous at the present time, and
there would be fewer of them were It
not for the professional agitators who
make it a business to stir up these
troubles.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-09
Sweet
Effects of
.'..Makine-
Up a
Quarrel
By BETTY VINCENT

And there comfort for twenty apologies being the
Men good deal like children the matter mehavior Thew
have to be codded into admitting they in the wrong
And the right quarrel when two people
willing to forget it
don't that the should always advances
But the less discussion of quarrel there better
Talking often leads to its renewal The
best to let things simmer
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-09

The African Diamond Trust has put
up prices. Here is where the heart
less monopolies take advantage again
of the necessity of the poor.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-09

One of the best signs of good times
is the activity in the repair shops of
the railroads. Talk of another car
shortage is about due.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-09

Naval officers in Charlestown have
warrant for being incensed at the &C.
ton OF Boston Judge, who gave a
youth brought before him the alterna.
tive OF enlisting in the navy or going
to jail, says the Baltimore American.
Navy service is an honorable one, and
the stand taken that it lowers it in the
eyes OF the public to attempt to make
1t OF reformatory character for en-
bryo criminals is one which popular
opinion should not approve.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-09

One nice thing about Minister Wu
was the fact that 1t was almost impos-
sible to misspell his name.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-09

Sweden has added it's name to the
long list of foreign lands that are hav.
ing heap of trouble this summer.