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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-12
By The Greatest
American HlnlOIlSLS
Selling a Poem
81 VALUATION

The editor was busy at his desk.
Reused by a signal cough he raised
his eyes and saw before him husky
looking man, bowling with the suavity
Of cleric.
"Are you the editorr" he inquired
courteousIy.
Il am" responded the editor with
no apparent warmth of manner nor
pride in the announcement. as there
anything can do for you?"
81 don't know yet. 1 have a poem
which"
"oh. weli," the editor interrupted,
Il can't. We don't buy poetry"
But, my dear sir" expostulated the
visitor, did | say you did, Let me
answer my own question" he went on,
waving OF the editors further at.
tempts, 81 did not"
Seating himself unabashed, he pre-
pared to unfold roll of manuscript
as long as Paradise Lost" "As I
was about to remark, l have a poem
here which"
WHATS the use Of showing it to
me-" insisted the editor. I'VE do not
buy poetry"
Just SO, Just So" admitted the Wis.,
itor, sweetly, Il state my case and you
state yours. 1t is admirable. Will
you have driRk?"
This was variation which took the
editor by surprise. At the sans time
1t gave him an unexpected opportunity
which he was not slow to grasp.
Thank you" he said, rising II
will"
THAT sounds reasonable" said the
visitor. with pleased smile, and we
will finish our discussion elsewhere"
The editor thought so himself, but
didn't say SO, and led the way out
and down to the nearest tankery.
What will you take?" inquired the
visitor-host when they had lined up
one deep, in front of the mahogany.
Beer" said the editor briefly.
"a vile compound" commented the
visitor, 'but it's good enough for me.
Two beers, Mr.. Barkeeper."
They poured the potation down with
"hows" Of mutual regard as far as APP
pearances went.
Have anOther?" said the visitor.
Don't care II l. do" responded the
editor.
They were disposed of With prompt.
tude.
Have another?" urged the visitor.
Have two more. What's a few beers
Between friends?"
"T don't want any more" the editor
protested, growing rancorous. II
never drink at this hour"
Neither do l." said the visitor
calmly.
well, what in thunder did you ask
me down here for?"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-12
INTERESTING MEETING
PLANNED for Presbyterian Church on
Sunday Evening.

DR.. John H. Gillespie, manager Of
the Tuberculosis Exhibit now on dis.
play OF the cour house, will speok be
fore the Y. P. S. C. E. at the Presby.
terrain Church tomorrow evening at
seven o'clock. The subject will be
1.-THE Relation of Alcohol to Tuber.
culosis."
Mrs. N. R. C. Morrow will give o
short oddress entitled THE Life of
Frances Willard"
In addition to these two special at.
tracions. arrangements are under way
to have leading physician or two Of
the city to speak brieay-probably Dr..
H. R. Johnson or DR.. Mcdonald OF
both,
DR.. Mcdonald will discuss some
phase Of the tuberculosis problem be.
fore the congregation of the Presby.
terrain Church at the hour of the reg.
ular service in the absence of Rev.
stoetzer who is out of the city, and
may probably be secured for the ear
lier meeting.
All members of the society are urg.
ed to - present and all friends and
the public generally are invited to be
present.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-12
OPEN GREATEST BRIDGE
Facts About the New York Bridge to
be Opened Today.

Facts About the New York Bridge to
be Opened Today.
NEW YORK, June l2.-Eisht years
of labor by thousands Of men and the
expenditure OF $2O.OOOOOO aad It's gio.
rious elimination today in fhe formal
opening of the oueensboro Bridge
across the East river, me greatest
cantilever bridge for general purposes
in the world and in many respects a
more magnificent structure than the
famous Brooklyn Bridge.
A great parade in which thousands
of men, women and children partIci-
pated, was the most spectacular fee.
ture Of today's programme. Scores of
fioas of a historical, industrial and
commercial character were in the pa
geant Exercises Of an impressive
character, in which many notables
took part, we're held after the parade.
Total cost, including approaches,
s2O.OOO,OOO.
Location. from East Nfty.nlnth
street, Manhattan, across East river
and Blackwell's Island to Long Island
City.
Length, 1886 feet; length of Man.
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THAT Sounds Reasonable" said the
Visitor.

"My dear sir, why did you Gomez"
Say" said the editor, II don't know
your game, but I'm wiling to pay
something to Hnd out. What is your
poetry WORTH"
The visitor began unfolding his
manuscript and out Of the center Of
the roll he took a fOur.lIne stanza
which he handed to the editor.
"WhatIl you gipe? he inquired in
true trader fashion.
'Um-er," said the editor looking It
over critically, 'I'l go you a quarter
on It,"
ITS yours" responded the visitor
with n sad smile OF sacrifice. Nov
please put your name to this" and he
passed over slip on which was writ.
ten: Your poem is accepted" The
editor saw no harm in compliance and
signed his name officially. He was get.
ting out OF 1t whole lot better than
he thought he would. He went down
into his pocket and brought out two
dimes and a nickel. The visitor re.
turned him the nickel.
Whats this fort" inquired the
editor nonplussed.
1.-THE drinks are on you." grinned
the visitor, dropping his previous
smooth manner. you see friend Of
mine bet me $50 that couldn't sell
any poetry to you and want to break
even. You buy the drinks and he
pays the bet, see? But thought
when you accepted my Invitation to
drink that l had lost out" he added
with laugh in which tho editor
Joined, and asked him to call again.
Copyright. 1909, by W. G. Chapman)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-12
Lecture Tomorrow.

Miss Isabel Crawford will lecture
on the North American Indians to-
morrow morning at the regular church
service hour. at the First Baptist
Church. The general public is invit.
ed TO hear this address. A special in.
vitation is extended to ladies' of the
different missionary societies OF tho
city to be present and the boys and
girls are also especially invited to hear
Miss Crawford, VINO is very brilliar.
and Interesting speaker.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-12
Flower Day.

Flower Day will be observed Sunday
afternoon, when the W. c. T. U. will
meet at Willard Hall at two O'Clock
and will go from here to the hospitals,
the Poor Farm and will visit sick
friends and will carry flowers. 1t is
desired that all the members be pres.
ent and bring flowers for distribution
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-12

left for shinnston, where they will
reside. Mrs. Ice is well known here,
having visited here several times as
the guest Of Miss Lena Hamilton, now
Mrs. Harry Hyer, OF Sutton. Mr.>Ice
IS son Of Mr.. Andrew Ice, Of Bar
rackv!lle and is engaged in the hard
ware business with MI. ]. L. Kelley at
shinnston.
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Iee.Wade.

Announcement has been made Of
the marriage Of Nj. Fred Ice, of
shInnston, and Miss BesYle Wade, Of
Sutton, which took place several
weeks ago. The affair was kept a se-
cret until last evening, when 1t was an
nounced to the friends of the couple.
Mrs. Ice arrived here yesterday and
was Joined BY her husband and they
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-12
Missionary Society.

Miss Carrie Shore was hostess last
evening at her home on Barney street
to the Woman's Home and Foreign
Missionary Society of the NJ. P.
Church. A large number were present
and most delightful evening was
spent by the guests and hostess. At
the conclusion Of very interesting
programme, a social horr was spent
and tempting refreshments were serY.
ed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-12
Missionary Society.

Tae women's Home and Foreign
Missionary Society met with Mrs. NJ.
G. Russell at her home on Castor ave.
nue., on Friday afternoon! The follow,
Ing pIgramme was carried out: peyo.
aonsl Ms. Sarah LLOYD, paper
Pioneer Ministers q the Appalpcalan,,
AITss a. g. stcetzer Study Topic
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-12

Husbands who desire to retain
enough old clothing to go fishing or
gardening; who have put away a pair
Of shoes for an emergency; have
stored a few shirts away for use at
the summer cottage, should lock them
up In the safe now. The rummage
sale season is at hand.-Detroit Free
Press
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-12

A STORE Which ADVERTISE
ONLY OCCASIONALLY JuSTlFles
THE INFERENCE THAT 1T il
ONLY OCCASIONALLY THAT T.
HAS ANYTHING TO Advertise
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-12
viii Attend Commandment.

Mrs. Ernest Sherwood went to Nor.
gantown yesterday to attend the clos.
ing exercises of the Diversity law.
school. Her cousin, Mr.. T. Nutter,
graduates from tine raw school this
term.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-12

dainty refreshments were served,
Three new members were received
into membership OF the society. The
society in West Virginia is working
hard to raise $4,000 as a special Cen.
tennial offering.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-12
Incorporated
FAlRMoNr ARMoRY COMPANY IS
cHARTEREo-To CONSTRUCT
BUILDING ON LOCUST
AVENUE.

The Fairmont Armory Company has
received a charter and will erect an
armory building on Locust avenue.
The company is capitalized at $4,000.
The incorporators are: John Hen.
shaw. Sue Lewis HenshGw. N. NJ.
Nicely, Alberta R. Nicely, Henry S.
Lively, Gladys Lively.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-12
KAISER TO SEE LOU DILLON.

NSIllOU tASSOCldIeQ ereSS.)
BERLIN, June 12.-At the express
request of Emperor william, Lou Dill
Ion, the queen of trotters. wifi give a
special exhibition of her speed here
tomorrow. with her noted owner, c. X.
G. Billings, holding the Ie'ns. The
Kaiser has long been anxious to see
the noted flyer which was the first
horse to get to the coveted two.minute
mark for trotters.
Lou Dillon will not enter in any
races, but will make a trial against
time to His Majesty and German ex.
perts will study her stride and form.
Whatever money will accrue ftom the
exhibition Mr.. Billings will hand over
to Berlin charities, as his only motive
is to let the old world see what kind
of trotter the United States can pro-
duce.
The occasion for Lou billions ap-
pearance is the opening of the superb
new racing stadium at Ruheleben,
near Berlin.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-12

haitian approach, 1,u52 feet. Length q
Queens approach. e.s7s feet
Type otSrifza. cantileHsr.
Builder, Pernsylvana Steel Comp
ny,
Designed by Gustav Linsenthal
Contract Tor masonry pier let Juas
1901.
Contract for bridge structure u d
November, 1908.
Total weight OF bridge, ssssoOoos
pounds.
Next week VIII be oil home Wee
all over Long Island, and there MI
be continuous carnival ii the Long
Island end Of the bridge, which win
be the scene OF the CELEBRATION o.
"Wednesday the Irish.Amcrican At
lettc Club will have games IN 1
cially prepared arena, including
Marathon race; Tn rsitsy taere VIII
be an automobile parade Friday 8 LoaS
Island parade. and Saturday theN
will be athletic events and chiidrena
entertainments. The celebration vim
be finished in the evening Win 1 DIN,
ner at the waldorf.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-12

HANNAH.
Nothing better for the boys than trsad
from Gold Medal Flour. kEBIccl
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-12
Mission Meeting.

Guest Day was observed yesterday
BY the Woman's Missionary Society
Eof the Central Christian Church Of this
Guy The meeting was Held at the
home q. Mrs. James L. Michaels. Aft
er dehgnttul programme on the Cen.
tennial, social hour was enjoyed and
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-12
In Society
Lawn Eete.

Arrangements are about completed
for the lawn fete to be given this even
ing at "shadyside" for the beneft of
the Public School Band. The lawn
will be prettily hung with bunting and
Japanese lanterns and will be very at
tractiye. Ice cream, cake and straw
berries will be served and music will
be given by the band. Glpsy fortune
tellers will be present to disclose the
secrets Of your past and future. 1t
IS to be hoped that the public will
turn out and encourage the young inu.
sicians with your presence and fnan-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-12

Bankrupt sale Stationery and otics
Supplies, Globe Book store. 81
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Subscribe for the West virginIan.
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Bankrupt Sale Stationery and Office
Supplies, Globe Book store. 2t
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-12

Designed by Gustav Linssnthal
CONTRACT Tor masonry per Il in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-25
HALL0WELL:
Valuable Pointers from
Milk inspectors Report.
Death Of Mrs. Mary J. Bradley,
Loudon Hill, Aged 88.
Mems Bible Class Motes.--B usiness
Matters and Personal Items.

what was virtually his first report was
that made by II. A. Milliken, NJ. D., milk
inspector, to the city council at the meet
ing on Jan. 3. The office was not Great
ed until near the close of 1897 and there
could not be very full. That the people
of Hallowell may know something of the
milk and cream they use a Journal re-
porter found a study of the inspectors
report interesting and it will doubtless be
real news to many readers at home and
abroad. The original manner which Dr.
Milliken had in getting at the real state
of things is certainly unique Quoting
his language, he says: In order that I
might get at the truth I found it more
practical to get samples of milk from
the milkmens customers than from the
milkmen themselves. These samples were
examined at the State laboratory of ny
giene and by myself. l found that this
method proved effectual and had salu-
brious effect on the mllkman's purity of
milk, as in no instance have | found wa
ter, personalities or any form of adulter-
alton. l find the average supply to be
superior to many other towns and cities,
our millkmen using cows that carry
higher percentage of butter fat than is
commonly Sold So the report continues
at length and shows the care exercised by
the dairymen coming into the city; and
while the citizens can congratulate them
selves on the purity of the milk used, it
IS a high compliment to the milllmen
themselves to know that having been
weighed in the balance they were not
found wanting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-25
Colby Concert This Evening.

The concert under the auspices of the
Colby Musical Clubs will be held this
evening at the Opera house and large
attendance is expected as many tickets
have been sold. The Colby Quartet, con-
sisting of Messrs. Baker, Lord, Lord and
Garrick, will assist in the concert and
their work has been highly commended
in all previous concerts. The following
program will be rendered:
PART L.
Away to the Woods Adam Geibel
Glee Club.
Willie Brown"
Mandolin Club.
Vocal solo-"Love, Sings the Lark
Russell Lord.
Reading-Selected.>
Quartet-"Serenade,"
Baker, Lord, Lord and Garrick.
"Old College Days." Smith
s seIecti9ns' by Orchestra.
PART II.
Collegian," -
Mandolin Club.
Vocal solo-"Thy Sentinel Am T.
Mr., Garrick.
Waltz-"Gay Hearts,"
Reading Selected.
Mr.. Higginbotham.
Violin solo.
alma Mater" Mr.; Allen S. G. Bean. 'o5
Glee Club.
Mr. Greedy. Mr.. Knight. accompanies
Mr.. Higginbotham, reader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-25
PETER BOLDUC ARRESTED.
Accused Of Making Murderous Assault
on VIM. PomerIeau in Winslow.

Peter Bolduc was arrested Saturday
ON an indictment returned by the
Kennebec county grand jury, accusing
him of having committed a murder
Gus assault on William Pomerleau some
time ago at the Pettis Pond house at
Winslow Pomerleau was found lying
unconscious in the yard Of the house,
and at first 1t was thought he would
not recover from his injuries. There
was evidence of his having been severe
y dubbed about the head, face and
body with a sled stake or similar weap-
on.
1t was believed at that time that
there had ben no eye w1stness Of the
assault and as there was no evidence
strong enough to warrant an arrest
no one was taken into custody. The
matter, how ever, was. considered blythe
grand jury, with the result that Bolduc
was indicted and promptly arrested.
The arrest was made by Deputy Sheriff
John A. Dawson, who brought his prls-
oner before Bail Commissioner Shaw,
who fixed his bail for appearance i'll
superior court this morning at $1,000
which was given.
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Walter Garland.

Walter Garland died at his nome on
Undertook street, Randolph SATURDAY
afternoon, aged 81 years. He was the
son of Sarah and Captain Alonzo Car
,land. His father was lost at sea When
he was a baby. The mother ana two
children Everett and Walter lived on
in the vicinity until the boys were
grown to manhood. when Everett was
married and Walter went into business
in Massachusetts, until called nome q
Years ago by the death of his step
father, Amos Rollins. Since that time
he lived with his mother, to Who11l .ie
was very devoted. The son and oroth-
err. Everett Garland, died very sudoeh-
ly Oct 16 and it has only been put 9
short time since Walter was taken III
AS he had always enjoyed the best o.
health his death is a great shock I.
all and the mother has the heartIei'
sympathy Of a host of friends. me
funeral will be held from his late nome
at 10 A. M. Tuesday.
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Loren C. Alien.

Loren c. Allen died early Sunday
morning at his late residence, Is Col
lege avenue, in this city, after short
illness.
Mr.. Allen was born in, the town Of
Bowdoinham, Feb. l, 1910. His par
elts were Enoch and Philena Raymond
Allen. His early life was spent on the
farm. He was educated i'll the pub
lie schools of Bowdoinham and in the
Maine State Seminary of Lewiston
how Bates college.
In early life he worked at the car
pcnter's trade, making a speciality OF
mill work and was employed III Mas
sachusctts and other states. Returning
to Maine he came to Hallowell in 1877
accepting the position of master
mechanic in the Hallowell cotton mills
In 1856 he moved to this city, pur-
chasing one Of the older residences be-
tween Waterville and Fairfield which
has always been his home here. When
he first came here he was employed
at the Maine Central Railroad shops
then but recently built, and later was
with the firm of Horace Purinton Co.
many of the large, buildings recently
built by that firm.
He became a member of Kennebee
Lodge, No. S, Bowdoinham F. and A
NJ. when young man and always re.
tanned his membership there. He was
also member of the Waterville, No
), A. o. U. w. He was a regular at
tendant at the First Baptist church
end this was his church home. He hat
been member of the city council
and was interested in everything tend
ing to advance the moral and mater1a
interests of the city.
In 1872 he was married to Margaret
f. Purinton of Bowdoin, sister of A. e
and EXMayor Purinton of this city
Besides the widow two sons, Elvin l..
q graduate of Colby in the class Of
1901. now of Charlotte, Mich, and sec.
rotary Of the y. M. c. A. of Elton coun.
ty; and Elmer W., a graduate of Col
by in the class of 1903, now in this
Insurance business in this city, also {
sister and brother of Bowdoinham, sur
vive.
The funeral will be held at 2.30 P. M
Tuesday at his late residence. Rev
E. C. Whittemore, D. D., his pastor
will ofiiciate.
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Tralinmen's Meet
ing and Banquet.

After the regular meeting Of Ken
nebecG Lodge, No. 343, Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen, Sunday afternoon,
a banquet was served at the A. o. U.
W., and large delegation of the mem
bers of the local lodge as well as many
visitors and their wives We're present.
The banquet proved to be delightful
affair and was in charge Of a commit
tee of which H. A. Wright was chair
man. The party sat down to an ex-
cellent oyster stew, one of Nose Cros-
by's best and it was up to the usual
standard.
After the supper, Walter L. Young,
who performed the duties of toastmas-
ter in a superior manner, called on
many prominent members for speeches
All We're cheerfully responded to. Dur
ing the evening Miss Gertrude Russell
favored the assemblage with several
piano selections, all of which were
greatly enjoyed. From other places
present We're: Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Morrison and Mrs. J. E. Monroe Of
Portland and Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Forth
of Brunswick
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FAIRFIELD.

A meeting OF the Waterville Driving
Club will be held tonight at the Of
flee of Albert Jewell & Son in this
village.
The Ladies' Circle OF the Universalist
church will meet Wednesday afternoon
with Mrs. G. T. Page, Western avenue.
Among the events Of the week to be
kept in mind will be the meeting of the
Dial Club this afternoon; the Clionea
Club Wednesday afternoon; the joint
installation Of the Woodmen and Royal
Neighbors Tuesday evening, and the
entertainment under the auspices OF
the Epworth League Thursday even
ing.
The many friends of Mrs. A. F. Ger
aid will be pleased to know that she is
steadily. although somewhat slowly
improving from her accident of two
weeks ago. The cast has been taken
from her knee so that she can bend 1t
and sit up.
New desks to replace the old wooden
benches at the Hinckley schoolhouse
have been ordered by the school au-
thorities and are expected to arrive in
a few days. Two or three of the ru-
raj school rooms will still have the
pld-fashioned wooden seats and desks,
and it is understood to be the plan to
have some unusued double desks that
have been taken out of some village
school and now stored away, cut down
ard fitted to replace the relics of the
old-time "little red school house,
Next Friday. Jan. 29, will be observ-
ed as Carnation day by the schools in
this town and Oakland in memory of
the late President Mckinley, whose
birthday occurs on that date. All
scholars and teachers are requested to
wear a carnation pink if it is obtaina-
bic, if not paper or other artificial
flower of that sort, or carnation
badge.
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Francis Armstronu,

Francis Armstrong, aged 6S years
died at 9.15 Saturday evening at the
age of 6S years Death was due to
chronic bronchitis and senil pneumonia
He was born in L'angholm, Scot, Jan
8. 1S41 and came to this country in
1860, settling in Massachusetts. He
was a resident of Rochester. n. H., for
% years during which time he served
on the police force and in the fire de-
partment. He came to Oakland in
1904 and to this city in 1907. He was
wool carder by trade. but for the
past year had been employed in the
ITollingsworth & Whitney Cos. mill.
The deceased was a member of the
Motolinia Lodge, NJ. 49, I. Q. O. f..
and OF Clan Mack, nZie Lodge. No. l.
\. o. s. c., of Boston
A widow, two sons and Il daughter.
Robert NJ, Bar Mills, Ne. andrew F..
Waterville. and Margaret f., Water
vile. one brother. James A.. South
Barre, Mass, and one sister. Margaret
Howick of Scotland. survive.
The funeral will be he'd from his late
residence at P. M. Tuesday, conduct
ed by Rev. c. F. Stimson of the Con-
gregational church and Rev. r. o.
Everhart of the Methodist church. The
burial will be in this city.