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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-05

The Rural Letter Carriers of West
Virginia will hold their third annual
State meeting ut Fairmunt. Sept. G.
1909. Labor Day. beginning ut S:i5
n. m. prompt. The morning session
will be for the business OF the associa-
tIon only. All carriers who are and
who are not members nrc urged upon
to be present.
At 1:15 p. nj. the afternoon session
will be opened by A. Howard Fleming,
postmaster of Falrmont. in an address
of welcome. responded TO by the pres
ilent of the association. Hon. George
C. SturElss. VI. c.. will then deliver an
address. Mr.. Chas. p. Light. State
Highway Inspector. will talk upon the
subject OF good roads for this State,
Mr.. A. d. Smith. Postofllce Inspector
representative OF the Postoffice. Depart
ment, will be present. He made the
statement that he wished TO see every
carrier In the State In attendance 1t
this meeting.
The public ut large is Invited to nj
tend. more especially those who Hrh
interested in good roads. This VIII Jt
the largest meeting OF Rural Carriers
this State has ever known.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-05
BY the Greatest
American tlul1lOrists.
a LOOk Ahead
By q x. AiUsKlTTRlck

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The crocus now begins tn blow. or
to put !: In more picturesque phrase.
Its lamp OF golden beauty Is decorat-
Ing the wind-swept meadow. where 1t
CLEANS through the: casual snow-drift.
until the two suggest in combination
a poached4egg to the lively. imaEina-
tion OF the poet The short-haired
dog is made happy by this sign that
winter has about mnde ready to wrap
the drapery of the buckwheat cake
and sausage about itself and give us
chance to lie down ito pleasant
dreams OF the coming days when the
coal bill must dwindle iHtn next to
airy nothingness. The short-hnired
dog Is still shivering on the front
stuop Mt such a rate thht he looks
like n mass of rippIes. He stands
first on his hind feet to warm his
front ones by keeping them or the
ground. and then on his front feet to
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-05

! .
In tne death OF Lee Malone. General
Manager OF the Fairmont and consol
Eidation Coal Companies. West Virginia
has suffered distinct loss Beginning
life more. than quarter OF a century
ago as d. public school teacher In Mon
snngaiia county. later entering the en-
apl6y 81 the watsons In a mental ,capac'
fly. by energy. honesty and fidelity he
own his way to the heal OF one OF the
largest and successful corporations In
the country Modest, quiet and almost
stacIturn In disposition. he was eour.
aEeous, manly man. n genial compaa'
don and as true a friend Ms one could
ever hope to find. He was MS fixed M
the polar star In his answering 10y
atty TO duty and to his friends. Only
those VINO knew him well could appre'
cIate him as he really was. The news
sot his death brought real grief to every
one who enjoyed close acquaintance
with him. Cut down In the prime OF
his vigorous manhood. he vacntes q
place his employers can fill only with
great litflcllty and leaves a wide cir
Sclei Or friends In and out of the State
Who Will long mourn his demise
Hampshire Review.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-05

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The new Lincoln penny has been
l ont; but one day in circulation and nj
ready It Is declared that serious
blunder was made by the mint author
flies; and that a new die may have to
be made to. eliminate the Objectionable
feature This would tend to make the
coins already in clrclatulon OF value
above: their face.
The Objectionable feature is that the
Initials OF the designer, Victor D. Bren.
ners OF New York. appears on the coin
I'm minute raised letters. 1t is claimed
that the initials have no legal right
there. The initials are close TO the
edge OF the coin on the reverse side
blow the sheafs Of wheat. Although
very small. they can be seen when
ones intention Is directed TO them
The director Of the mint will be asked
tomorrow to rule upon 1t. rs
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-05
SURVEYS FOR Rlv-
Err IMPROVEMENT

PARKERSBURG, w. Va. Aug. 81
Two corps OF, surveyors were sent
ont yesterday from the government
engineers office here. to make the test
surveys OF the Little. Kanlwha river
provided for In the $4,000 appropri-
alton recently made by Congress for
the purpose OF nscertainlng the feasa-
bil'ty and advisabllity OF extending
the navigation OF that stream.
These parties are 10 begin work on
the surveys Mt once. One corps is uH-
der Engineer Coyne. OF Capt. W. NJ.
Halls force. II consists OF nine men.
and will have charge of the surveying
part OF the work. proper. Tine other.
under AL Ball. will conduct tine tests
In the river bed, etc. with regard TO
the actual construction of the possible
locks and dams.
Both parties will start in Mt Burns
vile. and come down to Creston. the
present head OF navigation. 1t viii
take them about three months to COM
plete their work.
The improvements which are being
figured on. include eight more locks
and dams. covering stretch OF eighty
eight miles of the river. and. conse-
nuently. adding that much nnvigabln
water to the Little Kanawha river.
1t would extend traffic from Creston to
BurnsrIlle-oper hundred miles
further up the valley than the point
at present reached by the l.. X. II. r.
It will be seen. ut glance. how much
depends upon the result Of these SUE
eys which nave just been begun.
Should the government decide. after
getting data which these surveys will
furnish, to build the eight additional
locks and extend the river traffic to
huntsville. 1t would open up n vast
roa' territory. not to sneak OF timber
and other resources which would be
thus tapped. 1t would mean much to
the upper Little Knnnwhn valley. anu
1t would mean much to the city OF
Parkersburg rs well. And II woul
mean n great deal to the entire valley
directly AMI Indirectly. rs the construc-
ton of the improvements would brin
demand for labor and supplies all
along the line. and mean the spending
by the government. in this region. o!
many thousands OF dollars.
That the result of the surveys Is
awaited with interest, is, for the rea-
sons Just enumerated. unnecessary to
state. The engineers Will be offered
every facility for their work. and wei
coined as the forernnners or an era o!
prosperity that could not fail to be. In
great measure. permanent. should 1t
come ut all. =
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-05
FARMihGToN.

80
The Sunday School or the VI. +.
Chonrch South Will hold n picnic Mt
Downs this afternoon.
Miss Berlnh McNeomnr. of Keyser,
will give n recital ut Stewart Hall on
Friday evening. The entertainment Is
under the auspices OF the Epwortll
League and the proceeds are for the
benfit of the NJ. +. Parsonage.
The members OF the Epworth
League held n delightful social Mt the
home OF Mr.. r. G. Gray an Tuesday
evening
Mrs. Chichester. wife OF Rev. T. Y.
ChIdister. OF Bnckhannon. has been
visiting her many old friends Mt this
place. Rev. Chichester wns formerly
pastor of this charge. and he and his
wife have host of friends here wio
nre always glad to see them.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-05
MIR. purbin Improved.

We are pleased to note that Mr..
chns. r.. Durbin, VINO has been con
gned to his home on Beech street Tor
several weeks past, suffering with n.y.
phoId fever Is much improved and Is
now able to be up and around the
house and take short walk OCCASION
aIIy. Mr.. Durbin's many friends VIII
be pleased to learn OF his continued
Improvement. and will nope That he
may soon be quite well again.-Gra['
ton Republican
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-05
CONFERENCE OF THE SCHOOLS
" OF FORESTRY.

The heads of NIL universities. col
S1egesi and schools In which technical
forestry Is taught have been invited by
CLIFFORD Pinchot. United States Fores-
Z ter. To. attend or. send representative
to the Conference on Education in
Forestry which Will be held in Wash.
inEton in December. In his letter OF In.
FItntInn the Forester says
III believe that a conference OF rep
resantatiYess or all forest schools and
universities and colleges In which for
nstry Is taught might be of great value
to the general progress OF forestry In
the United States, as well as to tia
institutions which teach forestry. and
tn the Forest Service. which employs
80 many OF their graduates. and which
/, isfvltally interested in the best train.
Ing or foresters. Such conference
might we'll consider the objects and
methods or forest instruction. the or
ganlzatinn and standard of educatlon
nj work In the field of forestry. the Co
ordination OF the work of different for
est Institutions. and the needs OF the
FOREST Service and other employers oil
forest graduates.
ii hope you Will ind 1t possible to be
present nr3to send n delegate to con
ference OF this kind. which. with the
concurrence OF the institutions CON
cernel. win be held in Washington on
December 30 and 81. 1902"
From all. over the country the plhn
{ has met with enthusiastic support. let
tiers OF acceptance having been rechl:
ed from nearly every institution to
which the Invitation has been sent.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-05
PINEY RlulNI

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PINEY RUN Aug. Every thing
| i=quiet along Piney run once more:
Mr.. w. Ha3kins was at home
Sunday. IN; u. ~ w
Rose Watson and Loya! Page at:
tended the all day meeting at Grassy
run Sunday.
Ell Hayhurst was a business caller
Mt Colfar Saturday.
Mr.. Jacob McHenry Is hauling lum-
btr for Atna yankIlder.
The big grinder mas sawed out and
has moved to another set OF timber
on the farm of John Blsit. There will
be about 10000 feet at the latter place.
We suppose they will be ready to
move again about October 22. 1911.
Miss Pearl Watson. of Pittsburg.
Is visiting relatives in this commun-
ity.
Hello. Simple Bill. you ask me how
! was. was all right but AM better
low, and rs for Piney run 1t is still
running down stream. 1t hasn't went
dry yet but will before long. SO you
had better come down and get a drink
Of something stronger than water. for
| know you like 1t. Now. Mr.. Rambling
Bill. l would like to hear from Lovers
Ia1r.
Joseph Vangilder accompanied Miss
Bessie Summers TO Watson Friday.
TEDDY.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-05

Ecrubblng and cleaning Ia alright rs
tar as 1t goes. but 1t does not go far
enough. Finish the job with FaIrmont
Paints. One 25 cent can will do won
ders. For sale by Messrs. Reeves &
Fleming.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-05
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Upton CUP RACES.

LOS ANGELES. Aug. 5.-Three days
Of. yacht racing. with the Upton cup
MS n feature. Will be he'll by the yach.
clubs of the southern California coast
beginning to-day.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-05
To the Creditors OF christopher c
Eatrcll deceased:

Gatrell. deceased:
In pursuance OF a decree OF the In
termediate Court OF the county OF
Marion. made In the cause therein
pending, 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 tine
said decedent for adjudication to
Harry Shaw. Commissioner, Mt his
office In the said county. on or befor+
the I'd day of September. 1909.
Witness. w. 8. Black. Clerk OF sail
Court, this 2Sth day OF July. 1909.
W. s.. BLACK. Clerk
1856 wks.
|-# f
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-05
Declined the Part.

Pcrcy-Esmeralda will You marry
mo?
Esmernlda-No: Gwendolen refused
you last night. and I'm not acting rs
first aid 10 the Injured.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-05

The "want ad. cost Ia uom1nal-ab-
surdly so when the ad. selra Some
thing big for you.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-05

SOMEBODY wIp secure the one
best bargain to be found In to-day's
ads Haven't you some ambition to b.
,tnat perEon1 !. < i. 1.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-05

EfnEAH. 49, ~ I-I--,'-- y -
uoId Medal Flour MAKES perfect bread
vi ----s n 11F'T5 ~. ~ rI951IT Z a HoWEAA-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-05
uPHoLSTERING.

We make a speciality OF first clasI
up to date upholsterlng. botn plain and
fancy. Mattresses and feathers raD-
ovnted. Sewing machine needles ans
supplies. All work. guaranteed.
N. C. VOELkER,
JoT Fairmont Ave. Yost Building
Con. Phone 500. FAIRmoNT. w. W.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-25
White House Graft.

The proposition to increase the
salary of the President from $780,
900 to 100000 a year has had one
good effect, the enlightening of the
public to the petty graft as practiced
at the White House.
Besides his salary Of $4,000 a
year, Mr.. Roosevelt manages 10
spend SS0,sO0 of the public funds
every twelve months, which has
been mentioned before in the Jour-
nal.
Now it is revealed that a negro
barber is paid 81 500 a year, or
S4.S8 every day when he shayes the
Presidential cheek, and is carried on
the pay rolls OF the Navy Depart
ment, although his only duty is TO
shave the President once day.
Mrs. Roosevelt's private mes
senger is paid 5000 year, and car
ried on the rolls of the Bureau of
Engraving as a clerk, but render
ing no other service than that given
to the wife OF the President, -Somer-
set Journal.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-25
Attempted Suicide.

Thos. Mayes, "Tickle Breeches,"
a negro confined in the county Jail in
this city, awaiting the action OF
Circuit Court and charged with
forgery, attempted to end his exis-
tence, Thursday afte moon by swal-
lowing a large quantity Of disinfect-
ing fluid. He would doubtless been
successful had not the discovery of
the deed been made by Jailer
Noonon, who summoned DR.. Luten
and administered an antidote.
Mayes is the negro who dug out
rihrough the Jail wall about six weeks
ago and made his escape, but was
later captured at New Orleans, La.
whale trying to get passage on a
steamer to London. Since his return
to Hickman he has been very des-
pondent. knowing he must answer
for double charge.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-25

dist. ignored tine Methodist part
and fellowshiped him as a chr istian.
Why then did he divorce his Below
ed1 Thereby hangs tale"
waited some time after the COM
ing revival had been politically an.
nounced before returned Bro. Wat
ers' call. The conversation turned
upon the meeting and l distinctly
told him that l would be glad to CO.
operate with any man who in preach
ing Christ crdcified would give the
same answer to sinners that the
Apostle Peter gave on the day of
Pentecost as recorded in Acts. 1888,
where the Holy Spirit for the first
had Witnessed once for all what God
requires man to do for the remission
Of sins and the gift of the Holy
Spirit.
In answer to me Bro. Waters
politely invited me not to cooperate
in the meeting by saying, $50 be
frank with you, / don't think you
can work with Mr.. Klein without
friction. Is it not plain to your
readers that the friction could only
be made by refusing to give the Holy
Spirits answer given by Peter in
Acts q :3S, which all christians in
all churches in all lands in the Sum-
day school lesson of Jan. II. 1909,
taught. was the Beginning of the
Witnessing of the Holy Spirit in the
church of Jesus Christ. On this
basis all Sunday schools unite in the
International series. Be it known,
therefore, that on this basis that has
produced such wonderful harmony
in Sunday school work. M. L. Blaney
and the Christian church are now
ready 10 cooperate with any man
who comes to unite the forces Of
Christ against the common enemy of
all unrighteousness.
Yours in behalf of christian union.
M. L. BLANEY.
Hickman, Feb. Esd, 1909.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-25
Why Certain Men Marry.

An editor sent out circular letters
to large number Of married men,
and asked them why they married.
Here are some of the answers:
Because ! did not have the ex-
perience ! have now.
That's what ] have been trying to
find out for IL years.
/ married to get even with her
mother, but never have.
had yearned for company, now
we have il all the time.
thought il would be cheaper than
breach-of-promise suit.
Because Sarah told me that five
other men had proposed to her.
That's the same fool question my
friends ask me.
wanted a companion Of the OPP
posite sex. She is still opposite.
The old man was going to give
me his foot, so took his daughters
hand.
Because i asked her to have me
and she said she would--I think she
got me.
Because / thought she was one
among a thousand-now ] think she
is a thousand among one.
Twas lonely and melancholy and
wanted some one TO make il lively.
She makes il very lively.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-25
ALL SORTSA-Af,.l


II. T. Beale spent Sunday in In
ion City.
REx-the grea, thirs,.quencher.
--Cowgill's.
Miss Lillian Johnston spent Sat-
urday and Sunday with Fulton
friends.
Hickman Drug Co. handles the
best line Of garden seed 10 be found
In the county.
Chas. Sudberry. formerly a bar
Der In this city, has opened a shop
at Union City.
There are more than 20 cases OF
smallpox in Graves county. II re-
ports are true.
Satisfaction or money refunded.
Carl Schmidt. the Tailor, over
Rice's Shoe Store.
Miss Ruth Kimbro was the guest
Of Miss Clara Fields, at Fulton. Sat.
urday and Sunday.
c. II. Moore, the grocer. wants a
share OF your trade. His goods and
and prices are both right.
See the Hickman Courier Realty
Company's list Of real estate bar
gains. elsewhere in this issue.
Pastor M. L. Blaney will preach
at the Holiness Church in Eas,
Hickman. Friday evening at 2
O'Clock.
Are you going TO have a garden
this year1 Buy your seed from the
Hickman Drug Co.. II you want the
best results.
r. J. Chitwood, died at his home
at Tiptonville Friday evening,
February IL. 1909. from the effects
Of an illness Of several years.
In the case Of J. N. Lusk against
Nose Barkett for possession Of hogs
taken up by the latter, the plaintiff
was given $40 damages in Judge
court, Monday. Lusk sued
for SIS.
The Hickman County Farmers
Union will NEE, in Clinton on Satur-
day, Feb. ~. and there will be pub
lie speaking by Mr.. John Grady.
chairman OF the State Executive
Committee Of the T. <. & {. u. at
10 a. m.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-25
Christian Church,
Hickman. Ky.
Who is GuiIty2

/ Eoltof Sourler,
Dear Sir:
In your issue Of Feb. Is,
referring to the coming revival you
say, "It is to be regretted that the
coming revival is not union effort
Selfishness is too evident in some Of
the churches of this city for the good
of the cause represented"
Inasmuch, as / am. one of the two
pastors who live in the city, not con-
nected with the church who has plan
ned for this meeting, and as it has
been rumored that refused to join
in this meeting. and inasmuch, as /
regret the lack Of union among chris
tians, and the "selfishness" you men
ton, II is due your readers to know
exactly who is guilty in this case.
II / or my congregation is guilty
am perfectly willing to confess
my wrong, The fact is. / have
had no invitation to cooperate in
this meeting. This is very signih-
cant in the light Of the following
facts.
The first public meeting which /
attended in Hickman was the Metho-
dist church prayer meeting an d
though was stranger to all pres
ent yet l entered heartily into the
service, and was introduced By
the pastor, to each one present per-
sonally, who seemed to receive me
cordially.
By urgent solicitation of Bro.
Waters, / became a member of the
Law and Order League, in which l
took as active interest as any one.
and my people we're represented by
the secretary Of the League. In my
frequent talks with Bro. Waters /
urged him to come to the Christian
church prayer meeting as l had
changed from Wednesday to Thurs
day evening, to open a chance for
mutual christian fellowship along
devotional lines in which we can
all agree. As a further effort to
induce a christian fellowship in
vited one of the leading members OF
the M. Z. Church to address the
citizens OF Hickman, in the Chris
tian church. on the subject OF "World
Wide Missions" at P. m. Sunday,
Feb. l4th.
In view of my administering
the new minister here, who dares to
say that l have acted selhshly
Through this open door for christian
union not one minister has entered.
Bro. Waters called on me a few
minutes at my dinner hour one day
and called me Beloved, and used
such cordial manners toward me that
7 ! felt he had the christian spirit,
though he called himself a Metho-
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-25
OF Interest TO Women.

Beeswax broken In pieces and put
within the folds Of white voolens and
silks will overcome the tendency Of
yellowness that white fabrics have
when laid away for any length Of
time.
Fine muslin, laces and embroidery
should be washed in soapsuds. rinsed
we'll, starched Immediately and then
pulled in shape. Embroideries should
be ironed on the wrong side over
flannel.
In baking loaf cake remember
that unless you place a piece OF
paper over for protection at first a
top crust will be formed at once that
prevents the rising. When cake is
we'll raised, remove the paper for
browning on top.
A torn patch in wolfe or other thin
material is best mended with piece
OF court plaster. Get a bit as near
the same color as possible. damp II.
lay under the torn place and press
under a weight till dry. II neatly
done II will scarcely show at all.
The white OF an egg applied with
a small camePs hair brush will re-
move fly traces and soil from gilt
picture frames, or the water in which
onions have been boiled will II rub
bed over frames remove dust and
specks and brighten the Citing won
derfully.
When ironing handkerchiefs be-
gin ironing in the middle. Ironing
the edges first causes the middle to
swell out and makes il very difficult
to iron and fold them properly. Test
the iron on a piece of rag or paper
to prevent any accident by scorch-
ing.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-25

.Th, annual meeting Of the Road
r,nssu o., Mississippi county will
ihsld a, the court house in Charles
}, Tuesday, March 2. 1909. Geo.
,olsy, Of the United States Office
Public Roads, will be present.
q a read drag demonstration will
given upon one Of the streets.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-25

Superintendent E. Z. Folk. OF Ten
fssse, said his state would have
be for prohibition, even II Car
ics had no, been assassinated. He
u that the legislature which pass
the bill vas elected before Car
acss's death, and the majority Of
t-5sls were pledged 10 prohibition.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-25

Moving pictures every night al
the Lyric.
Change Of Program every night
at the Lyric.
REX-Phosphate hits the spot,
Call for il at Covgil's.
The Courier and the weekly Com
mercial-Appeal one year for Si.2s'
Silas Murrell left for Louisville,
Tuesday. where he will spend a few
days.
Miss Marguerite Fuqua spent Sum-
day with Mrs. P. H. Weeks. at Full
ton.
Don't do without calling cards
any longer. Everybody else has
them. Printed or engraved al
reasonable price at this office.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-25

"A Frankfort dispatch predicts that
i, will be i've candidates for the
La,d States Senator. when the
h. Of Judge Paynter expires, and
|n,s las B MoCreary, Joe Black
b., Ollie lanes, Judge Paynter
bic. " Beckham as the prob
s candidates.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-25

More than 81 900 men will march
n, inaugural parade March 4,
rofdinq to official reports made TO
, inauguration committee at a
I,iins held 10 Washington.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-25

rocsr,,s has at last made an ap.
[n,is,ion isr raising the wreck OF
| baiileshIp Maine, which has
1, submerged in Havana harbor
! eleven years.