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Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14
GREAT BOOKKEEPING
JOB is COMPLETE
100000 IS REFUNDED TO
GAS CONSUMERS
One Million Persons overchareed
Since Decision of Supreme Court
Receive Rebates from
Consolidated

NEW YORK, July 13.-The greatest
bookkeeping, office and clerical task
ever undertaken, has been almost com
pleted and In remarkably short time
Nineteen weeks ago the United States
district court, and the Consolidated
Gas company, with its allied concerns
commenced the refunding of more thar
SO, 000, 900 to nearly 100000 consumers.
This sum represented an overchargt
of 20 cents on every dollar which hac
been paid for gas after the time the
United States supreme court decided
that the law was constitutional.
The refunding employed severa
bokokeepers and clerks in various Of
fees in the different parts of the city
and required the use of thousands OF
dollars worth of postage stamps. More
than 100000 letters were mailed ano
nearly 100000 different accounts were
audited and as many checks drawn. AL
but $24,983 of the original fund has
been refunded and for this amount the
consumers to whom it is due have not
entered claims and have not been
found by the courts.
1t was expected that this gigantic
bookkeeping and clerical task would
require almost a year.
The interest of the original fund will
Just about pay the expense of refund
ing it, II Is believed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14
confesses Identity

SAN FRANCISCO, July 13.-Chris-
tian C. Johnson, sentenced yesterday
at San Jose to serve Z years in the
penitenriary for bigamy, is reported
to have confessed that he is the mys-
terious John Madison" wanted in
many parts of the country for irregular
matrimonial ventures and systematic
swindling of women under promise of
marriage. Johnson's alleged confession,
however, which is printed today in u
local newspaper is so full of incon-
sistencies and so at variance with state
ments he has made since his arrest in
this city last week, that the police
authorities are not inclined to give it
full credence.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14
His Confession Verified

PORTLAND, Ore, July 1S.-Investi-
cation of the alleged confession of
Christian C. Johnson seems to bear out
the belief that he is the mysterious
John Madison" He is positively
known to have been active here in
1906 and 1907 and to have made love to
several women. His alleged confession
to marrying Liza Jones" in this city
in 1906, is not exactly borne out by the
facts, unless there were two women
of the name of Jones. 1t is known that
a marriage license was issued at Van
couver, washington, on February 16,
1907, to John Madison, to marry Mrs.
Maria L. Jones, but in signing the
document, the recipient signed his name
John Madison. His age was given as
81 and hers as 81. Madison deserted
his wife after having secured con-
siderable sum of money from her.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14
MINER ACCUSED OF
BREAKING STRIKES
Seat of Hammond Of Loria, Mich, as
Delegate in Federation ConVen-
ton Protested by Another
Representative

DENVER, July 13.-Charges wherein
Ed Hammond, a miner of Loria, Mich,
was accused of being strike breaker
and a spy In the employ of the capt.
talistic classes, enlivened the delibera-
tons of the Western Federation OF
Miners convention late today.
The charge was made by j. Valiwaki
of Hancock, Mich, in an effort to pre-
vent Hammond from being seated as
a delegate.
After a stormy discussion the report
of the credentials committee was
adopted giving him a seat.
The case against p. w. Flynn and
P. j. BoOher of Butte, Mont, and John
Mitchell of Globe, Ariz., charging them
with conduct prejudicial to the order,
will be taken up tomorrow morning by
the convention. In a previous conven-
ton Booher was elected after denounc-
ing the Stars and Stripes.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14
ALAMEDA RUNS IN AHEAD
OF MAIL LINER MONGOLIA
Two Competitive Vessels Make Race
Neck and Neck for Six Days
from Honolulu

SAN FRANCISCO, July 49, = The
Oceanic Steamship company liner Ala
media arrived today an hour and TWEEN
ty minutes ahead of the Pacific Mail
liner Mongolia, after the vessels had
steamed for six days over the 1000 mile
course from Honolulu, never losing
sight of each other until yesterday
morning, when the Alameda pulled
ahead.
The race was not prearranged, but
the result of a similarity of schedules,
the big ships sailing from the Hawaiian
port July Z, within a few minutes of
each other
The Mongolia led for three days, new
ar getting more than ten miles ahead
but on the fourth day the Alameda
caught up with and passed the larger
vessel, slowly increasing her lead until
this port was reached.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14
DR.. OSLER REACHES
THREESCORE YEARS,
BUT WILL NOT DIE

BALTIMORE, July 1s.-Dr. william
Osler was 60 years old yesterday. He IL
also hale and hearty, but he Is not In
Baltimore. The eminent physician, who
held that a mans best usefulness was
ended when he was 40 years old, and
that he ought to be chlorOformed at Co.
sailed recently for England after vaca-
tiOn trip in America. Il. II. Ball, regis
trar of Johns Hopkins, said there was
nothing in the appearance or manner of
DIR. OsIer then to indicate that he had
any intention of quitting the world
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14
Rlotlnq Confirmed

ed cablegram was received at the state
department today confirming the news
paper reports of rioting in La Paz, Bo-
Iivia. last Saturday and Sunday. The
caplegram came from Minister Suites
man and stated that the Peruvian le-
cation and Peruvian business houses
had been attacked, but not seriously
datnaRed
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14
Attempts Suicide

CHICAGO. July 13.-Clarence Rug
giles 40 years old, and believed from
papers in his pockets to be a school
teacher of Denver, Colo, was found
unconscious and in a serious condition
in bed at the Chicago hotel today, sup
posedly from the effect of strychnine.
Ruggles had been living at the hotel
for more than a week. The police are
of the opinion that he man attempted
to commit suicide and are making an
investigation.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14
BIGAMIST C0NFESSES TO
MARRYING TEN WOMEN
Statement That He Is Mysterious John
Madison Not Credited by San
Francisco Authorities

SAN JOSE, July 13.-Christian c.
Johnson. alias Anderson, alias Madison,
who yesterday in the superior court
pleaded putty to bigamy and was SEN
fenced to serve years at San Quentin,
left this morning in custody of dep
uty sheriff for the prison in that place.
In a confession last night Johnson
stated that he had been married to
ten women, only one of whom he mar
ried under the name of John Madison.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14
TRAGEDY Is Revealed

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo, July 49,
John Jarvie a wealthy ranchman, MUIR
dered in the wilds of Uintah reservation
and his body sent adrift in boat down
the Green river, arc Incidents in the
tragedy of frontie life enacted In
western Utah, details of which reached
here today. Sheriff Pope of Vernal
Utah. received word of the murder yes
terday in a telegram from Rock
Springs, Wyo., where the first news
was received.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14
To Yield to japan

TOXIC, July 13.--It is believed here
the new convention between Japan and
Korea extends beyond the financial ar
rangement necessary for the establish
ment of the Centre bank, and it is ex-
pected that Korea will thereby transfer
her judicial autonomy to Japan.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14

the night the Chinese money was dis
cusSed.
The two women, with an 1S-year- old
lad with whom they were dining when
arrested in a Chinese restaurant, were
taken to headquarters to be questioned
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14
shah,s rroops Join NatlonaIists

TIFLIS, July 13.-F lowing Teheran
news has been received here from Te-
heran that the Arab horsemen that
constituted the shah's body guard have
joined the nationalists. 1t is said also
that a general boycott has been de-
clared against all Russian merchants
in Persia.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14
Fourth Person Dies

DENVER, July 13.-Christian Lam
brecht, who was injured in the wreck
of the Colorado and Southern railroad
in Platte canyon Sunday evening, died
today. This is the fourth fatality as a
result of the wreck. Two more of the
injured are not expected to survive.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14
sailors Attend Funeral

NAPLES, July 13.--American and
italian sailors tonight attended funeral
services in the chapel of the arsenal
over the body of the late Ensign Hugh
Aiken The body was taken aboard the
North Carolina again, the officers
quarters being transformed into a
chapel
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14
A Much Greater Attraction
Than You Can Find
Elsewhere

IF YOU INVEST in one of the superb FALL
4 SUITS we have been so fortunate as to secure
before the opening of the Autumn Season at
this unheard-of reduction, it will go far to make
your trip profitable well as pleasurable onel
Everyone knows what unusual care both in de-
signing and tailoring is bestowed on SAMPLE
SUITS, and these are from houses that have
reached the top notch in the stylish perfection of
the hobby garments they manufacture
The woman who procures one of these stunning
suits is thus assured of the very best the country
affords in Style, in Quality and in Value.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14
You'll Enjoy

VXTEARING one of these classy suits this
w Fall and telling your friends where you
bought it. AS matter of fact, there is scarce
ly city in the Union that does not boast at
least one representative who has visited Los
Angeles and while here has purchased some
garment at "The Style Shop"
Few eastern cities offer such advantages
as it is your privilege to share during the re-
mander of this week.
Take swell new Fall Suit home with you!
1t will cost you one-third less than you would
have to pay for the same model later.
ne J1Ms .S6ad lie style &6Qo Tie Nt
sz Ga 40 eESzSa ssTl1st 20 GEezk a
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-03
THE NEW PANAMA GOWNS.

Here's sonethinl new for girls In
pretty fashion, neEligee. an English
girl conceived the style In India. they
say: made OF softest. flaping silk, 4
kind You, cant see. through, OF course
for evening gowns would never. never
do. These new pajamas to be worn
by ladies young and fair. consist OF
Goat and pantalet both fashioned with
great care, making dainty raiment
that is altogether stunning. in which
n maid can lounge about and take a
morning summing. These costumes
will be much in vogue in homes qf the
elite, in hammocks or in morning
rooms. but upon. the street: this re
minds us also that the seasons here
again, when IL your floors are scnffc'l
a bit they'll need some Spartan Stain.
Spartan stain can be applied by the
young lady herself and is the best
wood finish made for floors. woodwork
or furniture. Manufactured by The
MARIETTA Paint and Color Co., Mari.
eta, :hio.o = Sold by NJ. D. Christie.
Druggist. Fairmont, w. Va.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-03

The Blucneld Telegraph resents the
protest of the, Wheeling News over
having Ohio county classed with Fay.
cite and Mcdowell. The Telegraph
says:
The upstate contingent has some
far.fetcned IDEAS. most OF which are
based on assumptions that are unjust.
lust now the Wheeling News has the
limelight. in protest against the
statement OF the Antl-Saloo1 League
which said only three counties. Nc.
Dowell. Fayette and Ohio. "are wet all
over" The News objection Is to be
ing placed in the company OF Mellow
ell and aFayette. This. to us, appears
to be little uElfness that can only
come from mind that Is picayunish
and when Is envc1oped in n block
adorned by long ears.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-03
PROTECT THE BRIDGES.


Many people are complaining OF the
manner In which the bridges in town
are being abused by riders and drivers.
1T, is sta ted that teamsters go across
the bridge ut the depot In n trot with
wagons loaded with brick. while iriv-
ers with ;buggies never halt the least
as they go over. We have heard that
horse back riders 60 across the bridge
In gallop It Is a we'll known fact
that fast driving on 4 bridge Is very
hard on IT. The bolts soon give and
much damage results. Bridges cost
money and 1t is the duty. of the author
fties to see That taey are given the
proper protection. At the ends or
most bridges ID found a sign showing
that a fine will be imposed on all per-
sons who ride or drive across faster
I than a walk and such notices ought
to be on our bridges here. There
seems to be some question Us to all.
jthority in this matter. the CITY officials
not knowing whether It Is their duty
or. that OF tie county court to, put a
{ stop to reckless driving on the hridg-
ses. It is certain that the county court
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-03

thaBEsft the authority 10 protect the
bridges and 1T could instruct the city
officials to make arrests II the city Off
Gals do not have the power OF them
selves to do so. We believe the peo-
pie will uphold any reasonable meas
ures taken. to protect the county's
property. 1t Is shame to have a
good new bridge saaken to pieces by
reckless driving and we believe tine
county and city officials are not doing
their duty to allow It. Again we say,
protect the bridges.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-03
SALE OF CITY REAL
le--s. ar ESTATE. sr-

BY virtue of the Authority In me
vested by certain deed Of trust benz
ing date on the 2Sth day Of July. 1905.
made and executed by Mamie D. Nor
row and w. N. Morrow. her husband
to the undersigned trustee to secure
the payment of a certain promissory
note made 10y the said grantors to
Daniel O'Grady, as Of record In the Oh
fee OF the Clerk OF the County Court
OF Marion county. West Virginia. In
Deed OF Trust Book No. 81. page i39.
the undersigned will. MS such trls'
tee on KID.
Tuesday. October 7th, 1909,
at the front door OF the Court House
OF Marion county. West Virginia, sell
at public auction to tie highest ypid-
der all that certain lot or parcel OF
ground lying and being at the juncturn
OF Water and Merchant streets. In the
First ward OF the City Of Fairmont. in
Marion county. West Virginia. de-
scribed substantially es follows, to-
wit:
Beginning at a stake on Water street
at corner between the property OF the
said Mamie D. Morrow and pronerty
formerly owned by Dollcy o. Stanley:
thence in s. E. direction 100 feet to
point near water well: thence with the
N. line OF Merchant street In wester-
ly direction 90 feet to the S. w. cor
ner OF small house: thence In q N.
W. direction with the division line b.
tween the said Mamie D. Morrow and
satd Dolley o. Stanley property. lis
lance Of G5 feet to the place OF besfn-
ming, being the same property convey
ed to the said Mamie D. Morrow by
c. F. Doyerg, Jr. and wife, by decd OF
record In the proper ONCE in Deed
Book No. 10S. page 47o.
Terms.-Cash in hund on day of
sale.
Given under my hand this the list
day OF September. 1909
... NJ. w. OGDEN,
Sept. 3.10-17-24. Trustee.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-03
Funeral of mr.. Evcrhart.

This afternoon at his late residence
on Locust avenue, funeral services
were held over the remains Of Mr..
John Everhart. whose death occurred
on Wednesday. Rev. J. C. Broomtleld.
Of the NJ. P. Church, pastor Of deceas.
ell. conducted the services, which were
largely attended by friends. end rela.
tives. s.l .-a.
At the conclusion OF the services. Mt
the house, interment was made In tho
Alfred Fleming cemetery. .s
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-03
5THE,sEARcH FOR THE POLE.

For over three hundred years seien-
lists and explorers have been trying
i to reach the most coveted spot from
Scientific point of view on the eartl's
surface, the place where there IL no
longitude and from which it Is south
In every direction-the North Pole
below is given list of the recorded
expeditions since 1853 In which any
lives were. lost. It shows the awful
toll of death which the extreme north
Sern goal has cost since men have
been trying to reach 1t. The list fol-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-03
Rig
Rt)P SOLD.
BERKELEY COUNTY ORCHARDS
BRING FARMERS AL TOLD S
Ss325t Doc. !. nv

MARTINsBURG. Viva. Sept a.
Deals have been completed here dur
ing the past day or two whereby rrac-
tica1ly all the apple crops from the
largest commercial orchards in Berke-
ley county have been sold. while nego-
tiations are now under way for the re-
mainder of the apples in this section.
]. The aggregate output OF I, the or
charls OF the county is estimated by
Postmaster Alex Clohnn. president OF
the Berkeley County Horticultural So
ciety. at more than $4,000 barrels. and
the prices now being paid range from
SO to S. per barrel. 1t Is estimated
that the growers OF the county will re-
ceive total OF about $325.0o0 for their
crops this year. The crops that have
already been sold are as follows:
John Miller. ] 5 900 barrels: O. q. Le-
Fevre. 1000 barrels; w. s. Miller.
Company. 5000 barrels; s. H. Nc
Kown. 5000 barrels; J. N. Thacher.
10000 barrels. and I. II. Pancake. 5000
barrels. to C. P. Rothwell e Co. Of
Martinsburg. J. w. Stewart. 5000
barrels, to Carl Kimbnll. OF Illinois;
r. G. Horror. 1000 barrels, and p. s.
Sperow. 1000 barrels. to Harmon &
Evans. OF Illinois; ]. +. Catrow, 1000
barrels. and !. r. Catrow. 1000 bar.
rels. 10 Philips g. Son, OF New York.
and S. NJ. Feltner. 1000 barrels. to
Simpson G. Co.. OF Illinois.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-03

THE afternoon papers which nave n
telegraph service will have reason to
remember September /. 1909. as on
that day they got the first chance tc
give to the world the news OF the find.
ing OF the North Pole by DR.. Frederick
Cook. AS scientists have been work.
ing on this feat for hundreds Of years.
the, scoop OF last Wednesday was a no.
table one indeed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-03
Do you want this said about Fair.

mont:
drinking. fighting and general law
lessness still continues In the city and
the city police are either powerless to
stop the infringements or are Grimm
ally careless OF their duties" -
The above was taken from paper
published In Farnlont which advo-
Gates license to sell liquor here SO that
this city may be In the same class. 1t
is hardly necessary to say that Clarks-
burg Is the place where drinking
fighting and general lawlessness still
continues" Do the people want such
q condition MT Fairmont?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-03

The prosecuting attorney and his
assistant In Cabell county are In a
pretty big row over tho matter OF reg
uluting or abolishing the bnwdy houses
OF Huntington. The assistant wants to
abolish them. but doesn't seem TO have
the backing OF his chief. and sn there
Is trouble On.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-03

Band Concert Saturday Evening:
The Public School Band will give
another OF Its delightful concerts on
Saturday evening. Every one should
turn out to hear 1t. These concerts
are doing a, great deal to liven up
Fairmont. and are swelling the Satur-
day evening crowds great deal.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-03

Daughter: In reply t. your note will
say: Give your .chil.ren HOLSTERS
Rocky ountaln Tea each week; pro-
tects them from diseases. keeps and
makes them well. Signed t"Mothe-.'
35 cents. Tea. Or Tablets. Mountain
City Drug Co. ~ S,g.ll
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-03

The Huntington Advertiser will
soon be -'its own man.. It has Just
passed its twentieth birthday. The
Advertiser Is one OF the strongest
best and nawsiest papers In the State.
It is also financial success. which al
most makes it In class by itself
among West Virginia newspapers. we
IRE sorry to say.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-03

The Baptist Bann.r says, Alabama
has driven spear into tho heart OF
the liquor traffic by prohibiting the
sale Of all newspapers published In
anu out of the State which contain
whiskey advertisements.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-03
.keener Goes to chjcalo,

Roy Keener. who played right field
here last year and who WAS with
Mi,iigan Central League. hns been
drafted by the Chicago Nationals.
/; Keener has many friends here that
are glad to see MIN in fast company.
His nome Is IN Taylor county. y ~
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-03

MOnndsvIlle was the first place In
West Virginia to see the Lewiston
train robber. He Will likely show up
Mt Parkers,burg or Huntington next.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-03
2 - 49,
New EXPRESS Car.

The Fairnont and ClarksburG Trac.
.tion Company. has received a new ex-
press car. which has been added to
help carry the llavy and the increas-
Ing number, Of express consiEnments
sent over the interurbln line.
The new car was shipped here but
was sent on to Clarksburg without be-
Ing unloaded.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-03

It Is reported that there WIS frost
In places yesterday morning. Perhaps
the cold wave was due to the report OF
DR.. Cooks discovery OF tho North
Pole,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-03

Good bye. teachers. nope to have
You with us again next summer.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-26
TAFT NEARLY ARRESTED

Washington, May 26.-With Capt.
A. w. Butt, U. S. A., his military
aide, and a nameless friend the pres
ident was taking n motor ride in the
Mall Monday evening. In the
grounds OF the department. OF ag.i-
culture the president saw some beau
tiful flowers:
Those are beautiful flowers" he
exclaimed to his aide, let's pick a
few"
Each gathered a big bunch of the
fragrant posies. the president being
the first to move back toward the
car. Captain Butt was getting a
few more when the harsh voice of a
hurley policeman fell upon his ear.
What are you all doing there.
You amt got no business doing that
breaking the law stealing govern
ment property that way"
Captain Butt started to explain,
but was interrupted by the president
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-26

more convincing than that OF the
gentleman whose picture is here
shown. Mr.. Bradley il perhaps as
we'll known as any one OF his calling
In this part of the state.
Mr.. Bradley states that since his
rupture was cured by the Quaker
Doctor almost every one he meets
him will ask. IL IL is really so, that
he was cured by the Quaker Doctor
without knife or operation; we
give here his signed testimonial:
Hinton, w. Va. May II. 1909.
To my fellow members and brothers
OF the o. II. c.
i take this method OF notifying
my brothers In the o. II. G. that I
called on the Quaker doctor after
having been ruptured in the left side
for years. He administered his
treatment to me and in few min
utes time | found my rupture cured
sound and we'll. l can recommend
his treatment as QUICK, practically
painless, ami thorough; he used no
knife no chlororfom, and | left his
office as free from rupture as the
day | was born. lazl
(Signed) j. s. BRADL icy,
Mr.. Bradley. as his friends know,
has been resident OF Hinton and in
he employ of the c. so. II. II. for
% years past, and is a member Of
the New River division lodge o. II.
{. No. 40, hds run as freight con-
ductor is between Hinton, w. Va,
and Gauley Bridge.
The Quaker Doctor spoken OF so
highly by Mr.. Bradley is now located
for short while In Bluefield at
Alb Raleigh street. He asked us to
state through these columns that he
VIII cure the first few cases OF rup-
ure that call on him here in Bluefield
at one half his regular price.