davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22
.The DANCERS Of Powder.

|. u. . 81 e d. - III Isl IH" =. y p /.
Isolation may be undemocratic but
1t is the only safety for those who are
placed temporarily or permanently
above their fellow men. Thos. Jeffer-
son rode to the White House on the
morning Of his Inauguration, tied his
horse to fence and delivered his in
augural address but those days Of JEFF
ferson simplicity are past. The
attempted assassination of Mayor Gay.
nor emphasizes the danger which has
been constantly growing in this and
nearly every other country. 1t is. a
pretty thought that our big public men
should 'mingle freely with the common
herd We have become accustomed
to expect our rulers or our. servants
which ever they may be called to be
easily reached at all times, but this
very thing has undoubtedly cost us
the services of three of our greatest
presidents. not to speak of others who
have fallen by the hands of cranks
and anarchists.
Sensible protection Of our public
men is becoming a necessity. Let us
call 1t undemocratic or unrepublican
or;whatever we choose it is better to
have a great public servant like Mayor
Gaynor, and like VIM. Mckinley alive
than to. invite assassination by neg
lecting most ordinary precaution for
thsir Notwithstanding Intelligen.
|cef. ma. ..,,a -S..s
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22

There seems 10 be q slight ltill in
the noise raised BY the Democratic
papers incident to the reduction, Of the
State axtrate. The last thing said on
the subject was that the State rate
had been reduced but the Democrats
seemed very sorry Of It. Prejudice
Is an awful thing. There are men
who would rather pay more taxes than
see the new system succeed. How
ever the large majority Of people are
not built that way and they are glad
to know that the State tax rate has
run down gradually from 35 to Az
cents on the one hundred dollars. Let
the good work go on.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22
THE NUMBER OF Ap-READERs IN
THIS CITY GROWS LARGER
EVERY DAY, s,.s .,-t I &.

Not much is left of the old impress
sion that the ads were tiresome read.
ing. Perhaps they may have been,
in the days before, they came to re-
fleet the business spirit Of the hour,
and to be-to all people who take a
real interest in life as 1t is lived in
this city---a never exhausted source
of Opportunity news"
In these days the ads are, the keys
of things. They give us clues, hints,
facts that appeal, to our selfish in
terests. tH'a ilf, So
They repay our attention in money
money saved in purchases; money
made in ventures. They; are non.
negligible factor in life as we live
tin business as We transact it.
They are not dull-unless life itself
is dull And 1t is not.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22
Boy Rests Or. Buckley.

DR.. JIM. Buckley, the well known
editor and divine, addressing New
York city Sunday school, related an
incident that greatly Interested the
children, He told OF meeting a rag
Iged, hungry-looking little girl in the
street on a wintry day. and when he
questioned her she related pitiful
story of sick mother and younger
brothers and sisters without food.
After giving her silver dollar the
good Doctor followed at a safe dis
lance to see, what she would do with
the money.
Nov, children. what do you, sup
pose was the first thing she bought
with that ,dollar?" said DR.. Buckley.
Hands up
Up went the hands and one child
after another ventured a guess, but
none proved correct. Finally little
boy whose appraised hand alone re.
NAMED was asked for his answer to
the question.
"a basket" he sang out.
Correct" said the Doctor; there's.
a boy who thinks. Now. please come
UP here on the platform and tell us
why you think it was basket"
After considerable coaxing the boy
reached the platform, but seemed un-
willing to talk.
go on" urged the Doctor. 81 want
these boys and girls to learn to think,
too"
The boy still hesitated and DR..
Buckley took from his pocket sill
yer quarter. ''I'll give you this" he
said, .'ir you tell US what makes you
think the little girl bought a basket
first"
"Be be cause" stammered the
youngster at last moved by the sight
of the money, II was over in Hoboken
last Sunday and heard you tell the
story there.',-Harper's Magazine.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22

A test is to be made at Hunting
ton that will be interesting. The ne.
gro accused Of assaulting John Ailiff
and then killing his wife will be
placed in line with a number OF other
negroes, all dressed alike, and Mr..
Ailiff will be asked to pick out the
man accused of the crime. If he Sc.
lects Thomas Wayne. the suspect now
being held for the crime. special
grand Jury will at once be summoned
to- hear evidence, with a view to
bringing In an indictment. If Ailiff
cannot identify the negro, proof will
he lacking that he is guilty. II 1t
should be found that they have the
guilty man he should be given trial
very quickly. but II 1T should prove
that Wayne is not the man wanted
the action Of Governor Glasscock in
preventing his being hanged by a
mob will be doubly commendable. 1t
Is bad enough for a mob to kill a
guilty man. 1t would be awful for such
punishment to be administered to an
innocent person.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22
The Battle of Bacteria.

Ohio State Journal.
The human body Is a kind of fort
defended by great army OF harmless
bacteria. 1t often happens that a
treacherous and hateful bacterium
gets on the inside somehow, but the
defenders of the fort are able to take
care of it so that an enemy seldom
gains footing there.
Sometimes the hostile bacteria on
the outside make assaults on the fort,
generally attacking some weak point,
and there all the loyal bacteria rally
to defend the pass, and there is apt
to occur. some hot fighting. In fact,
SO much heat is generated by the con.
flict at that point that 1t is called an
inflammation. The inflammation is
a good sign. for 1t tells what fierce
and faithful fighters the defenders are.
Generally. however, the invaders
are driven off, but sometimes they
widen the breach they have made and
occupy adjacent points Of advantage
or involve other ramparts, and then
the war begins in real earnest. But
the invaders inflict their worst blow
when they rally their septic allies
against the blood, whereupon there
happens the very shock of war. and
which wins. no one knows until the
smoke of battle clears away.
q y d. n
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22
DAILY DIET HINTS
BY DIR. T. j. ALLEN
Food Specialist.
LETTUCE A SOURCE OF
IRON FOR BLOOD.

Lettuce contains all the min.
eraI elements Of nutrition, In
form easily asslmilated. Def.
cheney Of one or more Of these
In the blood often leads to Sc
rlous results, as, for instance,
lack Of Iron causing anemla.
The blo-chemic school Of medi.
cine would cure any disease by
supplying the particular cecil
tsaIts" lacking : IN ally case Of
sickness, as indicated by symp-
toms. Diagnosis can be avoid
ed by taking them all, In let
tuce, In organized form, In
which they can undoubtedly be
,asslmiIated. Lettuce 10 best
eaton In the morning alone, or
with other green vegetables or
fruit only. It is especially bene.
fetal In spring and early sum-
mer. Four square feet will
grow enough. for a family. II
should be planted In small lots,
week apart, as soon as the
frost Is out Of the ground.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22
When News Gets pull.

News is getting pretty dull again
when that old romance Of Miss Elkins
and the.Duke Is routed out and repub-
lished. About time to let those
young people alone and allow them to
attend to their own counting. They
are the ones most interested and
will not assist the little god
of love in his endeavor to bring
them together.-Sistersvllle Review.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22
Kanawha Looketh Fine.

The iron ore washeries Of Virginia
are closed down for the annual clean.
up, and the Kanawha and New rivers
are clear, as they naturally would be
II We eliminated the iron washeries
for good. Indeed the Kanawha look
eth fine these days.-St. Adams SEN
tinel.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22

There are some disadvantages in
growing too fast. The West Virgin
ian officeis enlarging its editorial
rooms, business and job Offices and
the carpenters are raising Ned with
us today. However, we will do the
best we can under the circumstances
In the hope that we shall be more
pleasantly situated after the work is
done. &, M
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22

Friends of President Taft have
come to his rescue. setting up the
claim that he made friends with Cam
non and Aldrich In order to get any
Legislation at all but that in reality
he has not been on their side at heart.
There may be some truth in the state
ment.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22

In a few years the steep hills
around Clarksburg will be covered
with fine residences and shops, and
then, we may have cable or trolley
lines to pull US up or down.-Clarks.
burg Exponent.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22
IN THE BEST OF HuMoR.

Uncle Silas-Them's awful puny
little plants you've got. Are you sure
your seed Is good? ~.
Mr.. Subbubs-Good! Why. say the
chickens were crazy about Them
Chicago News.
Ethel-Lend me your hanky Mabel
Mabel-Havent you one in your bag
Ethel-Good gracious, my dear girl
do you think should put anything
in this bag? It's as much as l can
carry empty!-London Punch.
-3. 10
paw, it's all right %toa go to see
the Passion Play isn't it?' Il
mo. Bobby. 1t would be unlawful
1t portrays deed that would consti'
tute crime in Illinois, Chicago
Tribune.
Mrs. Newrich (who has advertised
for pianist)-So you are the music
teacher that answered my advertise
ment? 80 r
Yes, ma'am." ~
wen, SIT down mere ana play o
couple Of duets so that can see what
you can do."-London Tit Bits.
The New Hat.tree-And you are
the centenarian?t By George! Aside
from few cracks in your face you
hold your age mighty well! What's
the secret? Ntf ,'.ff f
The Grandfather's Clock (serenely)
II keep regular hours and always
find something for my hands to dol
Puck.
The Black Hole of Calcutta laughed
gratifiedly.
Lucky for me-" It chuckled, that
l got in among the classic horrors
before the facilities for dressing in
the upper berth OF a sleeping car were
perfected, Otherwise should be no
where now."-Puck.
The ancient Romans had catapul,
that could hurl rocks more than a
mile.
Now understand It,"
WHAT"
my landlord told me this house
was a stones throw from the depot
He must have had it on his hands
since the time of the Caesars.
Cleveland Leader. s, so ~ "a y. Z,
s. O. % ) ~. q . u f.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22

The congressional committee is
placing itsef in position to have
some things said about 1t in refusing
to give Unce Joe Cannon speaking
dates.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22
,Governor's Good Work.

Who knows but what it may devel-
op that Governor Glasscock by prompt
action saved an innocent negro from
the wrath of an angry mob?-Hunt-
ington Herald Dispatch.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22

If you have any pride at all about
your business caapcity, do NOT per.
NIT property of yours to remain ten.
antless. II 1t is good enough for any.
one to occupy or use, an advertising
campaign will rent 1t for you-sURE.
GY, quickly, to advantage.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22

II you have anything you want done
working people are, 90 out and try
to find man to do job of work for
you.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22

II you have anything you want don't
quickly always go to busy man. The
fellow of leisure can't be depended on.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22

How nice 1t would be If baby would
always show off Just right before
company.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22

II you have need Of a worker, you
have need OF a want ad!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22

The eternal ocean stretcheth wide,
No chart have in this mad race,
And yet, the very storm may guide
Unto the glory Of thy face!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22

Half.hearted advertising can't make
a busy store-never!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22

l cannot find or peace or rest
In storm or calm, by sun or star;
Driven on this visionary quest
l lily beyond the harbor bar.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22

August is ahead of June for hot
this year.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22

watch the ads-and yOu'll flnd Il!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22

l look on thee, and strive in vain
To keep my course DER calmer seas
For the resistless hurricane
Breaks on the oceans Mysteries.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22

Ethel-Lend me your hanky Mabel.
Mabel-Haven't you one in your bag
Ethel-Good gracious, my dear girl,
do you think should put anything
in this bag? It's as much as can
carry empty!-London Punch.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22
THE STORM.

(From the Smart Set.)
thought the storm Its might and
spent,
That deep as life though love had
grown,
No more would sails be dashed and
rent, 1872
The ship no more from harbor
s,f blown. re rs
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-22
ID D 81 81 I &.
ssh q s I; S9gy
SEE[EESaEE=EGl1 IEEE sK


n n ~ Y. ".
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-19
FOUR ATTEMPTS
TO END HIS LIFE
George CroCheron. IS Years of
Age. Lies Across Rails Be-
fore Approaching Train.
STRUGGLES WITH A WOMAN
Mrs. simpson Drags Old Man From
The Track Three Times Then
Flags the Train.

Declaring he had lived lama, .,.,,.b
and e.a,.t.5 o., -.
NV george Niotheron'
"h ~ years residing with his daugh-
ter Mrs Petit 500 cast Sixth soufb
street made fo,Ir. .t..-,... T.. $1,000.
...t.t.f. .t.,. 10 ''''i"''
'' ''''' 'i'oI"ins-
The method the aged man vautcd ia
use for scIf dastrlcfIor was sb.,,.i..,,,- f,,
u. c.t-.....
''''''' rested hi7
"''d on l'' rails Df the Bamberger
track and waited f0r train To decapl-
tate him rrasb.,o-, ,.e, 49,. t,,....- A.,
t.-r, '''' '''''e "-
49, li. ms morning. FRO
f,. a.. "l'h o'tlie OF whisky.
3D.. t'"ei DNsI. from toe same ana
".."t "'- way 20 the railroad
"l q I"'ht IN 'front.' or the rcsi
. ,1, Nli'u y. simpson, e2i
900 W'rl iteet
-'I.ps'n saw lhe aged man sink
~. ki'"ho ana place MS body across
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-19
DEMANDS AN INVESTIGATION
Committee Named TO Silt Alleged
Scandal OF Bribery to
The Bottom.
Sensational Charges Stir Up a Ncrit-
able Hornets Nest and an
Angry Hum l. Heard.
QUICK ACTION

Mayor John S Bransford--lt is
the first time in my life that I nave
ever been charged with collision,
and now no man can make that
accusation and go unchallengcd. /
will not wait for any committee 20
investigate. but as mayor Of the
city. and as the accused. I will call
the council together tomorrow. and
win demand that they consider
everything then. demand the full
est investigation and it will not be
held behind closed doors
W. Mont Ferry. president of the
council-There will be quick ac-
ton taken on the charge made by
Councilman Fernstrom. which inn
ulcates not only the mayor. but
the entire council and the board
Of public works ! have named
the investigating committee and
this will meet al once. There will
be but one of two results-if the
charges are substanuated there
viii be prosecution; IL they are not,
there must be public retraction.
Councilman Fcrnstrom- The
charges / made will bear looking
into, there was some pretty raw
stun about the Campbell contract
Committee appointed TO invesu-
gate charges Of collision. attempt
ed bribery and graft made by
Councilman Fernstrom-Councll-
men Mckinney Chairman. Mulvey.
Lyme. Moreton. Hall, with Presi-
dent Ferry as eX-officio member.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-19
ADAMS EXPRESS CO.
ROBBED OF THOUSANDS
Three Packages OF Money Containing
Pennsylvania Depot at oil city.

oil city. Pa May l9-Threp pack
ages OF money containing s32O24 were
stolen from the Pennsylvania depot
here az $3.50 O'Clock this morning while
John j. TRULY, the station agent. was
loading baggage on to a Bunalo-b bound
train Tho money was being shipped
by the Adams Express company to
Philadelphia.
The railroad detectives investigating
tho robbery are OF the opinion that the
theft was the work OF one man who
know the money was in the depot and
Just whore IL was located.
The Pennsylvania railroad pay car
arrived in OH city late last night and
turned over 90 the day station agent
three packages OF money wrapped in
Manila paper containing S32O24 which
were reCcipted for in the name of the
Adams Express company. The money
was consigned TO the treasurcr's office
Of the Pennsylvania railroad In Phila-
delphia.
The packages proved to be too bulky
for storage in the small depot safe and
night Agent TRULY placed them un-
der sack behind the ticket counter.
There was no one In the depot.
At $3.50 o'clock this morning. a Buff
talo bound Pennsylvania train pulled
into the station and TRULY stepped out
on the platform, closing the office door
behind him. The door Is self lock-
ing While about zoo feet from the
depot office TRULY saw boy the lgh, OF
the station platform lamp that the of
fee door was not closed Hurrying
back he ran into his Office aud discoy-
cred that the three packages OF money
were missing
Shouting he attracted the attention
Of 1--WE policemen who were within
block Of the place A hurried search
OF the train and vicinity OF the station
was made with no results
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-19
BROOKLYN CHURCH PEOPLE
AGAINST BIG HATS

lshiou-rs 900 Brooklyn Episcopal church
have organized in fight gainst the
wearing ~ the immense hats recently
durclt4 uF woman 40 sunday service.
copies OF which have been circulated
through the congregation and addressed
Go members. The letter SAYS in part;
we men are tired OF pecrIng through
womcr's headgcar bon the hope OF being
able 90 catch an occasional glimpse u
what ls going on Bon the cnancel We are
tired OF strainiug our ears amidst thiCk-
cts II millinery in the effort TO hear what
the preacher rs saying Unless "a reform
comes "a large number or men will with
draw from the church and refuse 90 COM,
tribute for It's support"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-19
GR0CER'S BOY GIVES
MAYOR GAYN0R POINTERS

Sew YORK. May ia letter sent b.
a grJoer's boy 10 Mayor Gaynor NAV
result in radical changes iu the laws
for protection against fires in teue-
ments The letter calls attention 10
the fact that Is per cent OF the fires
IN New York city begin IN cellars
The grocer's boy says that most cell
lars are so dark that the deliverymen
must light matches and pieces OF paper
20 find their way about He suggests
that ianitors be- required 10 keep the
cellars adequately lighted and that fire.
quent inspections be made to see that
no rubbish be allowed 10 collect where
O. little carelessuess on the part of the
delivery boy might cause "a fire
Both the mayor and the fire commits
sioner regarded the suggestions In the
letter as excellent and said that new
rules FOR cellars might Do recommended
as "a result
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-19
INCREASED WAGES FOR
STANDARD OIL EMPLOYEES

New York May l9-lncreosrs in tine
wages or employees or the STANDARD
on company dating from May !. VIII
add from 81. 600 COO Co $4,000 600 t1 the
compauys annual payroll expense.
Tho increases range from 6 To- DO per
cent The new scale affects employees
engaged Boo tho company's rodnerIes
and factories. but does not apply %
Office men,
officials OF the Company say that the
higher cost OF the necossaries OF life
has made the advance necessary Tho
wage increase movement extends Co am
the subsidiary companies OF tho
Standard
"Thc Standard on company prides it-
self that m lts entire existence it has
never had a strike and the officers ot
the corporation are DESTROYS OF main-
tanning this record. says n statement
issued from the offices az 26 Broadway
"The Increase iu the cost OF living has
become so hurdcnsomC that 10 seemed
90 be wise 20 make this voluntary in-
crease In wages"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-19
OPPOSED TO USING
FAIRGROUNDS ON SUNDAY

New York May is-The recently an
uounced decision to keep the city play
grounds and tennis courts open on
sunday has met with opposition from
the Lords Day Alliance of the United
states The organization has sent rs
protest Co the park commissioner. de-
CIaring that ''more and more the RE-
lgious features OF the Sabb1th upon
which depend the spiritual advantages
Of obedience 20 the fourth cCmmand-
ment. is losing its place upon the COM
sciences OF the youth of our land
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-19
IRON WORKER FALLS
FROM HOTEL UTAH
IL. l.. Thompson Takes Fearful Plunge
But VIII IiVc-Left
leg Broken.

n. H. Thompson. an ironwurker em-
ployed ou the Hotel utah structure,
this afternoon at o'clock lost his foot
ing while a. work on the second story
and fell through into the basement, "a
distance of nearly 90 feet Men who
rushed 20 pick mp what they though.
20 bee "a dead body We're surprised 90
find Thompson conscious although sur
fcr.ng great pain.
RE was quickly taken TO- Che Holy
Cross hospital where pr. Navu exam
ined him and found that his laft Leg
was badly fractured otherwise tno
man was not badly hurt about the
body. He viii recover
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-19

charges and reiterated that graft
was evident U the Campbell affair
why" ne said. you can go down
into the recorders Office and hnd that
on April rs the contract was taken
over by the mayor. the engineer and
the board OF public works Then a
bill comes in Tor a foreman and some
workmcu Tor days up TO April 90.
Isr't there graft there some place.
Nv Fernstrom had little 20 say over
t8e coming investigation but expressed
no apprehension
President Ferry OF the council was
an early caller at the mayors office,
and took uui * action iu the appoint
ment OF tao Cgl.mittee, uunoouchd as
Councilmen McIiunty Mulvr" Lyme,
Moreton. Han, 90 investigate the graft
and COLLISION charge.
President Teyry was retiCoDt In his
comment. bus sta, al that he woGlI i1-
sist upon early work by the committee
aud that the result would be either
prosecution 90 ttlaCf
In admins t3tilp circles the action
OF Councilman Fernstrom has amount
ga 90 sensation and Or the topic ~
conversation i'm the building 10 Is
regarded as the most serious imhrog-
10 into which the party through is
council has been involved.