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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-02-12
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

The name and fame of Abraham La.;-
coin will forever be source of won
der gratitude and inspiration Ever
since the scope and grandeur Of his
were realized. man.
ltind has felt the Inability of language
to describe and define the majesty of
his character In all Its blended beau
t.. The difference between the boy
hood habits Of Lincoln and the hab.-3
of the average lad of his day. or the
present day either is this: Lincoln was
too poo- TO purchase all the books he
desired to read and would therefore
walk miles to borrow volume for
which his intellect thirsted, Whercas
most boys would rather journey sew
eral miles to escape the task of read
ing the bnoks that fed the growing in
te.lect-of Lincoln. That we believe,
was one of the PRINCIPAL secrets of his
success and power. We would not as
cert that his high sene CT honor ann
integrity was altogether due to the lit.
erature he loved and read. He appears
to have inherited a tender heart and
All Ion.st disposition that was pronr
against all the periIs of environment
ana vice. He looked over all political
nuarrels and sectarian squabhIes. and
with broad vie!,n surveyed human
ity with a precision SO ex1ct that
flaws were seldom found. He was
able to extract some useful lesson or
thought from all classes, from tine n>
blcst citizen to the most blatant der,-
ajoeue. 1t can appropriately be said
CT him as WAS said Of anoth=r hero
''Ai< teachers were the torn hearts
wall,
Tho tyrant and the slave.
Tie street, the factory, the Jail
The palace and the grave"
Lincoln WAS never affitA,d with
that terrible mental nfaIady known to-
day as dign!.y. 1t was not ne==s-=i>
to put on a Prince Albert coat and Il
false coLntenance in order to az.
E-oaeh him. he measured men by
what they were, not by what they were
not. He knew what liberty was anc
he was always on speaking terms with
eor1mcn sense. He did not believe In
slavery of tie body c. mind. He de.
sired to knuH tho opinions of those
who differed from him. He was not
afraid to investigate. He knew that
only the false feared the searchIight
OF acrut"iy. II he did not love his en-
.n.ie5 he approached that position as
near as any mortal and yet the pulpit
thundered against his efforts to make
!his an emaneipated world. In his day
he was niisrepresented. to-day he Is
not thoroughly understood, but let us
believe and hope that those who live
in future ages will comprehend ard
appreciate tile. principles that animal.
Cd the heart and hra!:, of Abraham
Lincoln
S. C. MusGRAVE.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-02-12
HAVE NARROW ESCAPE

NEW YORK. Feb. f2.-Througi1 Of
aautie waves Of Ice and sieet beating
thel.' dangling bodies IL, men slid
down along the narrow lines from the
wrecked vessels to the safety OF both
at Sandy Hook early this morning.
They were crews of two fishing sehoon.
ersr the Franklin q. Nelson and the
Libby, which Is now pounding ltseir5
to pieces off the life saving station
Guards after seeing the rocket sTuraIns
hurried to the sehooners and success
fully saved the man by shooting life
lines across the boat, ~ fFzs1if s5;si "a 81
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-02-12

THE SEINE RISING AGAIN.
PARIS, Feb. .12.-The Seine contin-
Tic tto rise to-day at the rate of thI'd
OF an inch an hour. The crest of the
new rise III expected tomorrow.
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BIG SNOW STORM.

PlTTSBuRG. Pa, Feb. 12.-The
snow storm Of the last twenty-four
hours is the biggest of this winter.
Al the trains and street cars arc
ernatIy handicapped. Eastern and
western trains arc all arriving from
thirty minutes to an hour late. At
Pittsburg the snow lis eleven inchea
deeI:- oakdale, rs inches: Elizabeth.
e irehcs: Emswerth. "a inches; Cor
7rcIiE. 22 inches: tSewickley. 10 inches.
Sepera! places. Cory, Pa. and Al
toorIa. and seme few others report that
some trains are completely blocked.
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LINES WILL
Be EXTENDED
LIKELY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
IMPROVEMENTS WILL BE COM.
PLETEp WITHIN A. SHORT TIME.

The Baltimore Star contains the fol-
lowing interesting article on Its finan-
cill pngc: Giar.s II
Announcement has been made to
the effect tnat plans. have been com
pleled for the extension OF the Fair.
mont and ClarksburE Traction Com
pany from Fairmpnt to Weston, w
Va. n distance OF about "a miles. Tho
company has already begun the con.
strnction OF portion OF the line be-
tween Clnrkshurg and a point eight
miles south OF that place, and IL was
stated today that the road would be
continued down To Weston under the
plans as approved by the officials OF
the Company. y,wi.,f .,,
The decision was decided upon rs Il
result OF the growing demand for addi-
tional traction facilities In this sect
ion of West Virginia. During the past
few years there has been n remarkable
development OF. property between
Clarksburg and Westnn. and the man.
agement OF the Flirmunt and Clarks.
within reach or the thousands OF resi-
dents OF this portion OF West Virginia
adequate traffic facilities.
The contemplated Improvement Is OF
especial interest. In Baltimore. mas
much IS the stocks and bonds of the
company are held extensively here.
Traction Company Is in good shape
rs evidenced by. the reports issued
showing the monthly earnings. TIL
last monthly report Usual by the
comnany's officials. was for December.
which was m exceptionally favorable
one. the net earnings of the company
being considerably In excess OF the
CORRESPONDING neriod for 1908. This
report is rs follows:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-02-12
PRESIDENT TAFT.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-Prcsihent
Taft left for New Tcrk this morning
+"hcre he will address the New York
Republican Club at Lincoln Day
dinner. He was accompanied by Arch.
Ihald Hutt, ana aide and Secretary
Muschler. :,
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DR.. WENpE DEAD.

BUFFALO,, Feb. 12.-porter Ernest
Wende, commissioner. of health, died;
this morning OF internal cancer. He
was one of the leading figures of the
medical world. He has been commits.
sloner OF health for thirteen years.
His thorough method OF public santa;
t?on are known and copied through!
cut the United States. ~ 4
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CIRCUS COMING.

Forepaugh,s Circus will exhibit lin /,
Faftmont on the fifth day OF May. The
Wtaer. contracts were signed up today.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-02-12
"AS TOLD THE HILLS"

AS Told in the Hills one or. the
best melodramas OF the season has
been booked for todayHnt the Grand
soon. The play Is a new melDdramn
of5western life In which Princess Wahs
tR.asp is starring. = 81. "a .s..si ! .tsit
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NOTICE,

have just received the most he1L.
tiful line of Samples for spring and
GUNNER su!.s you ever saw. Call and
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FULL TURNOUT DESIRED.
Mr.. J. NJ. Jacobs would like to meet
all the members Of mis- class at Sunday
School tomorrow - the M. e. Church.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-02-01
Son opposes Father,s vi.w-

Mankato, Jan. 31.-Samuel Kirby,
Jr., the son of Samuel R. Kirby, the
man who claims that Mrs. Belle Gun
ness, the alleged La Porte murderess
is employed as domestic on his broth
er's farm near Willmar, is inclined to
believe that his father is on the wrong
track and that the woman at Willmar
is not the much-sought Mrs. Guinness
According to young Kirby his uncle
In Willmar engaged the housekeeper.
who is now in the limelight, at ST.
Paul employment agency.
About two month ago, mutual
friends of the two brothers wrote to
the brother residing at Mankato, and
insisted that he proceed at once to his
brothers home.
Thinking the situation serious he at
once left for his brothers farm and
demonstrated with him for keeping the
woman as housekeeper. After re.
manning at the farm for two days, dur.
ing which time the brothers continual
ly wrangled, they parted in an angry
mood, the one remaining on his farm
and the other returning to Mankato.
Samuel R. Kirby, the father, acct.
dentally noticed the picture of Mrs
Guinness recently in an old newspaper
and was Immediately impressed by
what he thought a great likeness be
tween the La Porte woman and his
sons housekeeper.
AS consequence of this decision or
his part he notified the police officials
who have now taken charge of the in
vestigation.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-02-01
CUREDTOSTAY CURED
How Crescu Citizen Found Complete
Freedom From Kidney
Troubles,

II you suffer ON back che
From urinary disorders
From any disease Of the kindeys,
Be cured to stay cured.
Doan's Kidney Pills make lasting
cures. l
Cresco people testify,
He e's one case Of it:
Mrs. Mary PEGGY, Cresco, Iowa,
says; II have never bad any serious
return Of kidney trouble since was
cured six years ago by Dams Kidney
Pills Whenever my back becomes
weak | take this remedy ard it al
WAYS gives me great relief State
ment given July is, 190S)
The statement to which Mrs Pecoy
refers was given in 1902 and was in
substance as 70 lows; :. suffered 10,
II numbsrof years from kidney trouble
so ssv' rely tuat could not do any
thing. ltried every remedy that came
to my attention, but did not obtain
much benefit Sometim $ my back
was SO painful lhatI could not stoop
or stand erect. was nervous ana al
night could not sleep well on account
OF dull oackache. In the morning when
first or Sc. was SO lame and stiff
that could hardly move .Iy sigh,
was affect and | suffer intensely
from headache. Al last l. ad .!
Doan's Kidney Plls and was 80 favo-
ably impressed that | procured 3
box at Fergen' Drug Stare. They
gave ms great relief, and in i. fhurl
time Was free from every sign Il
the trouble. !"
For Sale by all Dealers. Price 81
cents Foster Milburn Co. Bulls o
New York. Sole Agents for the United
States.
Remember the name oau' ---,,nc
AXE no other.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-02-01
HoNoRs EVEN IN PHONE FIGHT
Independents After Zenith Company
of Duluth.

Duluth, Jan. 31-There is a merry
fight in progress for the control of the
Zenith Telephone company of this
city. The independent long distance
interests known as the Tri-State Com
pany, are trying to secure control of
the local plant, GUST the present man.
ager, w. H. Hubbard, and install their
own manager. The honors to date
rest with the local men.
Zenith CITY company was due in
Maine. The Tri-State people went
down in force loaded for bear.
They secured an injunction prevent
ing the meeting of the Zenith City
Company being held, and feeling Sc
cure in this, returned triumphantly to
await the meeting of the Zenith Com
pany, which will be held in Duluth in
few days.
But the Duluth men were not pre-
pared to 'lie down without a fight.
AS soon as the Tri-State people left
Maine, proceedings were begun to dis.
solve the Injunction. Just what tran
spired in Maine is not known here,
but at any rate the Duluth men were
successful.
The injunction was dissolved, the
meeting of the Zenith City company
was promptly held, and the old officers
reelected. The motion to permit w.
M. Hubbard to again vote the com.
pany's stock was passed and the Du.
luth men returned in triumph, for the
present at least.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-02-01
At the wrestling match in the opera |

At the wrestling match in the opera
house last Tuesday evening Herdman
of Riceville and Billings of Omaha
wrestled one hour to draw. The
Wilkes, Bros, of Riceville were the
chief attraction. On the evening of
Tuesday Feb. 8, Herdman and Billings
will have a finished match best two in
three falls.
Mrs. Charles German spent a few
days last week with her sister Mrs.
Tom Young of New Hampton. She
returned Thursday evening.
Winnifred Sullivan spent Saturday
and Sunday at the home of her brother
Ray in the country.
7. j. Dugan of Dakota spent a few
days last week with his brother Mike
Dugan of this place.
Grandpa Larmer who has been i'll
for the past few months died at the
home of his daughter Mrs. Sandy
Smith at this place last Tuesday morn
ing. Funeral services were held at
the Smith residence Wednesday after
noon. The body was taken to Ok ford,
Wis, for burial, leaving Elma on the
afternoon train. Mr.. and Mrs. Sandy
Smith accompanied the body besides
many other relatives.
Ray Owens left here Monday for St.
Paul where he will again resume his
work. Mr.. Owens has been visiting
with his parents since Christmas.
Katie Neuman spent last week at
the Gansen home east of town.
Ella MONTE was business caller in
New Hampton last Thursday.
Ed. McAvay was a business caller in
Elma last Thursday,
Mike Gansen was seen on the streets
of our city last Saturday.
Winnifred Regan visited with friends
in New Hampton last Thursday after.
noon.
Bud English and jim Kelly spent
Friday evening in the country.
A number of teachers from Elma at
tended the teachers meeting in Cresce
last Saturday.
d. B. Cole returned Monday from
Cedar Rapids where he had been t.
see his son S. D. who is in very pool
/ health. He reports Smith as feeling
better recently but in very weak
condition.
Mrs. George Keefe and Mrs. JOIN
/ eastman left Wednesday morning fol
Farley in response to telegram an
nouncing the death of their nephew
Glen. O'Connor who died of pneumo
MIA at the hospi tai in St. Louis.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-02-01

Ambassador Bacon, asking whether
Red Cross contributions for the relief
o the flood sufferers in Paris and in
the French provinces were needed and
would be acceptable to the nation and
people. President Taft's telegram to
President Fallieries is as follows:
rs there any manner in which,
through the national Red Cross or
otherwise. appropriate expression
could be made of the sympathetic dis
tress with which the people and gov
eminent of the United States learn of
the reported calamities that floods are
causing your beautiful and historic
capital, as we'll as in the provinces of
France? Meanwhile | offer you the
sincerest sympathy and the most ar
dent wishes that the cause of these
disasters may soon abate."
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-02-01
FINAL REPORT.

In;the District Court of Toward County, Iowa
Notice of caring of Final Report.
In the matter of the Estate of Mary Ann
Vessel, Deceased.
To Fredericka Musselman, Lewis Mnsse
man, Mrs. Minnie Walters, John A. Vessel
Kate Musselman, Arthur Musselman, Fred
Musselman, William g. Vessel, Harry Mus
seIman, Lizzie Stander, Henry Vessel and
all other persons interested in said estate:
You and each of you are hereby notified
that there is now on file in the office of thu
Clerk of the District Court OF Howard
County, Iowa, the final report of a. W
Isbcil, executor of the estate of Mary Ann
Vessel. deceased. said report asks that said
executor be authorized to pay the amour,
due Henry Vessel from said estate to the
Clerk of the District Court of Howard
County, Iowa. and that unless you appear
thereto and show cause why said final Iepor,
should not be approved on or before noon o.
the End day of the next term Of said court
appointed to be held in the Court House In
said county, commencing on the 18th day o.
March 1910, said report Will be approved and
said administrator discharged. and his
bondsmen released. a. W.1SBELL.
Executor.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-02-01
ELMA.

ELMA.
Mrs. Barry and Lucy Scully were
business callers,in;Alta Vista last Thurs
day between trains.
Father Tibeau left the first of the
week for Oelwein where he transacted
business. He returned to Elma Thurs
day.
Elizabeth eastman spent few
days last week with her sister, Mrs.
Pat McGrane. She returned Sunday
evening.
Mr. and Mrs Will Murray returned
to Elma the last of the week. after
having spent several days at the home
of Mr.. Murray's parents in Minneapolis
A number from Elma attended the
county examination in New Hampton
the first of the week.
Mrs. Arthur Casey was caller in
Elma last Thursday.
Daniel Casey was a business caller
in Alta Vista Friday.
The Misses Haaf of Elma were bust
ness callers in Alta Vista Thursday
Mae Mahoney came up from New
Hampton last Friday to spend a few
days at Elma.
A social dance was held last Friday
evening at the Nick Gansen home east
of town. A large crowd were present
and every one had a most enjoyable
time.
Elizabeth Molman left last week for
brief visit with her father and sisters
in Oklahoma. Miss Mollman will re-
main for a few weeks.
Frances Friedofh is visiting at the
D. r. Conway home in Elma this week
Ambrose Owens spent few days last
week in New Hampton.
Fan Deyereaux came home Monday
evening after few weeks visit with
friends in Waterloo and New Hampton
Mrs. and DR.. Torpey came up Thurs.
Mahony home. They returned We'd
nesday.
A card party was held at the Johr
Clark home west of town last Friday
evening. A delightful evening was
spent by all who attended
Mrs. Ellen Mahoney's mother, Mrs
Kane, is reported very ill at this
writing.
Fred Dunton spent Sunday evening
with friends in Elma.
P. j. Roche, of Cecilia, was in towr
Monday on his way to Riceville to sec
his son Will.
| News was received here Thursday
from Minot, N. D., that William Dew.
ereauX is very ill with little prospect
| of his recovery. MIR. Devereaux was
formerly resident of EIma and is
favorably known here. He is the faith
er of Mrs. James McGrane of this
place. We trust that he will soon bt
about again and the fears of many will
not be realized
Gus. O'Donnell visited with hi
brother in Jackson, Mimi, last week
Mrs. George Keefe and Mrs. Johl
Kelly visited with relatives in Gel
vein the latter part of last week.
The Lace Club met with Mrs. l.. w
English last Wednesday and all had
: very pleasant time.
Leo Ryan came over from Maso
City Sunday for short visit with hi
parents. Leo is employed in the w
H. Callator Grocery store, and ha
been promoted to head clerk.
Frank Ryan returned to Mason Cit
with Leo to accept the position former
ly occupied by Geo. We wish the boy
success in their new positions.
The Kingsbury Brothers elevator O
on the west sids has been sold to d. II
Tigewell of this place. Mr.. Tidgewe
has leased the elevator to John Condo
who has had chaoge of same for tn
past few years.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-02-01
AUCTION SALE.

Having sold my farm and intending
to remove to Minnesota, will sell at
public auction without reserve) on the
farm at Maple Leaf, the following per-
sonal property. Sale to commence at
o'clock sharp, on
MONDAY, FEBRUARY z, 1910.
10 HEAD OF HORSES.
Span of mares in foal
Span of Drivers
Horse colt coming years old
Horse colt coming years old
Mare colt coming years old
3 Spring colts
3S HEAD OF CATTLE,
All High-Grade hort-Horns
II Mich COWS, some with calf, 9TH
ers coming in soon
three-year-old Heifers, in calf
5 Yearling steers. Yearling heifers
Heifer Calves
2 Seven-month- Bulls
&c FULL-BLooD DURoC JERSEY PIGS
Is Brood Sows. 7Barrows
Full blood Stock hog.
MACHINERY
Deering Binder, in good repair
Great Western Spreader
Dane Hay Loader, new
Osborne Side-dellvery, new.
2 Mccormick Mowers
Mccormick Hay Rake
Double-geared Grinder, new
Buckeye Seeder. Corn Shelter
3 Lumber wagons. set of Springs
New Light Wagon
pair heavy Bobs. Pair light Bobs
Ia oil
2 Riding Coru Flows. Surrey
Walking Pillow. Potato Digger
3-Sec. Harrow Potato Hitler
Kingmon Corn Planter
Mccormick Corn Binder, good as new
16.wheel Disc Pulverizer
1000 lb Scale. 1-horse Scuffler
Pig Rack. Shoveling Board
Hog Chute. 16..ft Corn Weeder
Single Shovel Plow
2 Set double harness. Single harness
Hard Wood Lumber and Studding
Stack of hay. Some Potatoes
Some Oats. Some Corn
5 Milk Cans. Range Cook Stove
Heating Stove. New Cupboard
Old Trusty Incubator, in good order
Some Pole wood. Some Grain sacks
Household Furniture, etc.
FREE LUNCH AT NOON.
TERMS: All sums of $40 and under
cash. Sums over that amount one
years time will be given on good ap-
proved notes bearing 8 per cent. in
terest. All articles must be settled
for before being removed from the
premises.
j. F. ENRIGHT, Prop.
Col. John Finegan, Auctioneer.
c. j. Carmen, Clerk.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-02-01
FRENCH FLOODS ARE RECEDING
PROSPECT OF RELIEF SOON. IN
FRENCH CAPITAL.
American are Urged to Remain in the
City BY United States
CONSUL.

Paris. Jan 31-The fall in the Seine
Is very noticeable in several of the
streets which are no longer nayigable.
On the other hand the rising of the
water in the sewers continues. There
is considerable quantity of water
now in the moulding chamber of the
Louvre museum.
In the Ninth reimbursement, a
series of powerful pumps was installed
in order to remove the water from
several banks, but the residents of
that section, who feared that this
would make conditions in their own
cellars worse, gathered in force and
slashed the hose with knives: They
were finally driven off by the police.
That Americans are safer in Paris
than they would be if they attempted
to leave the city, is the advice given
by CONSUL General Mason in response
to many inquiries received by him
through the state department.
In cablegram received by the sec
rotary of state, Mr.. Mason suggests
that Americans should remain in Paris
until conditions become settled.
He has found no instance In which
any American has suffered seriously
from the effects of the flood.
While the most imminent peril is
past, there is still danger ahead, fol
The fall of the Seine since Saturday
morning has only measured 151s inch
rs.
| At this rate it would require fort
night for the river to reach it's norma;
level.
Fortunately, tidings from the flooded
sections above Paris give hope of .
more rapid subsistence.
In the meantime the situation shows
little improvement. Indeed the raw
ages of the flood within the city actual
| ly seemed to increase.
The water was higher in some o.
| the streets while the situation at the
inundated towns between Paris anc
| st. German was distinctly graver.
/ A stream of water, u feet deep, wa:
rushing through Gennevilliers ant
Colonies, making the work of rescue
more difficult even than Saturday.
Hundreds are reported without foot
or shelter, and all day an army o
rescuers worked relentlessly, bringin,
succor to the distressed and distribut
ing provisions by boats to the thou
sands who refused to quit their homes
Within the city itself great throng
of sightseers, in the bright sunshine
besides the cordons of troops whic
fringed the flooded districts, or clint
ed to points of vantage, from whic
they could survey the wide vistas G
water stretching off in every direction