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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-16
10 Danish WAR
PEACE CONFERENCE OPENS AT
cAPiToL-ANDREW CARNEGIE
ONE OF THE SPEAKERS. 20.

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WASHINGTON Dec, 16.-That the
worst results Of drbltrationi are meal,
lculably bei:cr than the best efforts
obtained through war and that a per.
manent court Of arbitral justice, Of q
judicial and not OF a diplomatic char.
acter, Is the ideal for which humanity
should strive in its moral task OF
abolishing war was the prevailing
sentiment OF the opening session last
night of an International conference
under the auspices of the American
society for judicial settlement of in.
ternatlonal disputes.
War, itseif, as well as extensive
preparations for 1t by immense public
expenditures was generally deplored.
Andrew Carnegie, the principal
speaker OF The evening declared that
seventy per cent. of the taxes collect:
ed by this country was spent on war
or pensions connected with 1t. 1851
From Cardinal Gibbons, who pro.
nounced the invocation, on through
all OF the speeches of Senior Da La
Barra, the Mexican Ambassador, Jas.
Brown, Scott. the presidentSof the so.
ciety;: Senator Elihu Root OF New
York; WINS Renwick Riddle, OF the
high court Of Justice: Ontario; Presl.
dent Benjamin. Ide5 Wheeler, of the
University of Chicago; John w. Eos.
ter. formerly secretary of state. there
was concern of expression against
war and IL favor Of judicial arbitra.
ton
Mr.. Garnegie's gift OF $11,50,OOO for
a peace foundation which shall at
tempt to abolish war between nations
was mentioned frequently and the
large audience of diplomats, interna-
tional lawyers, former ambassadors
and educators who gathered for the
evenings, session applauded the donor
many times, i ~ :, z Il,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-16
PERSONALS
NJ PEOPLE ~
as THEY CONE AND CO,

..
( Miss Addie. Taylor and niece, Miss
BONNER TAYLOR OF Bridgeport, arrived
here today to spend few days with
the formers sister, Miss Martha ray.
lor. !
Miss Ruth Story has recovered from
4 several days illness.
DR.. Earl Hennen, OF Wheeling. is in
the city the, guest OF his grandmother,
Mrs. Mary Iicmen., on Fourth street,
Miss Florence kirkland, Of Wheel.
Ing. is the guest Of her sister. Mrs,
Hugh Carr, at the Manlcy Hotel.
Herschel Satterfield, who attends a
Dental College in Baltimore lis home
for the Christmas vacation.
Mrs. H, +. Furbee and son have
been the guests Of relatives at Man.
nington for The past several days.
Mis-. ThOs. Rose and Mrs. w. r.
Andrews. of Warrington, spent yes.
terday in the city
Mrs. Anna Morgan. OF Warrington,
spent yesterday in Eairmont !,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-16
1NURDERERS Fray PENALTY
oNEiKlLLEb WIFE AND pAueH.
TER, THE oTAER SEAT AN
AGED WOMAN TO DEATH WHILE
: RoBBlNG HER HOME H VIZ, ~ =, ~

Richmond, Va, Dec. 1B.1John J.
Snythe, white, and Harry Seglington,
q negro. were! electrocuted III tho
state prison here Today.
i smyth. while DRUNK, killed Ills wife
and daughter.
Seglington beat Al. aged woman to
death with a club while fobblng her
home. 3
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-16
CANDIDATE WATsoN3ls TO
.fat PAY CHARL ESToN sAtVISiT

= c. W. Watson, candidate for Unite,l
States senator, will be in Charleston
on Sunday and will remain there for
a couple of days. 2s
He will confer, with the leading
Democrats In that part OF the state. y
at isSsaid that during the last cam,
lpalgns that there WIS pienty,of money
expended in Kanaa has county and thar
II was handled by the Chill ton OF.
genisation. although the Chiltohs are
mot given credit for tie original cons
trfhution. sSs
u claimed that the ehiltons are
siippprting Watson m his campaign,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-16
AND
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REV. w. II. WILEY DRINKS Al LEM
/; i eNADE u Hat is THE GENUINE
HOME MADE ARTICLE, EVEN
The LE.Mo ms BEING HOME

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Rev. w. II. Wiley of the First ward,
brought TO the office Of the West Wiz!
lsinian this morning q lemon Of li.
usual Size. 1t was larger than a big
mans fist and tipped the scales at a
Traction owe. eleven ounces. -,
Where did you get that beauty?.s
asked the editor with an admiring
twinkle in his eye. e
Get It. replied Rev. Wiley, II
grew, it,,
Then Mr.. Nvfleytold OF his wonder.
/ ful- lemon tree N. II; Z ..;s.s 4 i.
1T stands rhout FIVE feet tall and Is
Twelve years old. Mi. Wiley raised
the tree. planting the seed with his
own hand. 1t has been bearing fruit
! for the past four years. This year
Its branches produced -four nice, large,
Juicy lemons, all about the size OF the
one exhibited In the West ;virginian
Office. The one on exhibition to-day
was nearly ripe and dropped from the
limb of the tree OF its own accord
Mr.. Wiley uses his Fairmont pro-
duced lemons for the making OF lem
onade and several of his neighbors
have felt highly honored with an In.
Yitation to join him in the beverage:
Mr.. Wiley. also has an orange tree
| that has been bearing for some time.
The oranges are not as large as the
lemons being about two inches in d.:
ameter but are Of nm exceedingly fine
| flavor. WI al,
During the winter months Mr.. WI.
ley is. Obliged to house his diminutiyeI
orange and lemon groves but with the
approach Of the warm days OF spring
| they are, placed in the open. &!
h Mr.. Wiley is Very proud OF his
achievement Ill producing tropical
fruit in Fairmont and he has the right
| to be. A. Z. ~
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-16
.WoMEN,s GLOYEs-.

Surprisingly fine qualities at the very low
est prices The Mannish Gloves have spear
back; one horn clasp; choice tan shades and
black. Women's Dress Kid Gloves, 2 and3
clasp. Black, Tans and White. $1.O0 up
TO. $500.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-16

SILK STOCKINGS I, !, Z, n q IS ,8i
Ideal for gifts. Moretwomen aresWearing
Six Hose than formerly. # They're made
now SO that the wear is better and besides
Six Hose values are infinitely better than
ever Black, White, Pink, Sky Blue, etc.
Special value at $1.00
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-16
HANDKERCHIEFS-

HANDKERC CHIEFS
The suitable for each and all. The
almos slimitless1 selection will please every
taste. All Sorts of Fancy and Plain Hand
kerchiefs for women and children, SC up
to $500.
CHRISTMAS NECKWEAR-
The prettiest and greatest variety of styles
and prices to be found in the city, all in
pretty gift boxes, very large variety Of at
tractiVe lace and embroidered collars Prices
25c, SOC, Use, $1.OO up TO $3.50
SHIRT WAIST GIFTS
Sure TO please everybody Better values
and better qualities are the characteristics
that stand out in Courtney Waists! Varie-
ties are excellent for Xmas presents; in gift
boxes. $1OO up to. $3.50. 4
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-16
GOES 10 work
OFFICER BRAND TAKES
CHARGE OF PAUL NAPOLEON
AND SECURED EMPLOYMENT
EOR THE AID I'M ETAlE HITN - n

Paul Napoleon, the seventeen.sear.
old boy that was in police court yes.
terday morning, was taken in charge
by Humane Officer George f. Brand
Mr.. Brand took the boy to a local
glass plant and there got him a Job.
His uncle that cuffed him without any
proyocatlon viii moi be permitted to
interfere with the boy.
Paul seems to be albright ycungsto::
and under the proper influence he
should make the kind ola citizen that
the country needs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-08
GREATER FUTURE
FOR AUCUSTANA
Governor Eberhart, Minnesota,
Addresses Audience of
5000.
FAILURE; NO SUCH WORD
Need of Christian Colleges Is Pointed
Out-Eulogiums for Grand Old
Men of the Synod.

More than 5000 persons crowded
into the big jubilee auditorium last
night at the Greater Augustana' ses-
sion to hear Governor A o. Eberhart
Of Minnesota speak. Hundreds were
unable to find seats and were forced
to stand at the entrances, and hun
dreds of others were turned away.
The session was by far the most en-
thusiastic yet held, the vast audience
seemingly having caught the. spirit of
the occasion the spirit of the
Greater Augustana." Governor Eber-
hart had prepared no address, but
spoke extemporaneously for almost
half an hour.
The program commenced with a Sc
lection by the Augustana orchestra led
by Miss Gertrude Housed, after which
Rev. A. Hut of Omaha offered prayer.
The reunited Chapel choir, 80 voices
strong, sang Bucks arrangement Of
annie Laurie which was so enthu-
siastically received that an encore was
insisted upon. Then followed the ad-
dress of Governor Eberhart.
Predicts Greater Ausustana.
eff anybody entertains any doubts
about a Greater Augustana." said the
governor, 'let him get up here on this
platform and look at it! This is my
first privilege of visiting Augustana.
When l was a student at Gustavus
Adolphus college, mad some idea Of
what Augustana was like, but since
coming here, l can assure you that my
idea has been considerably enhanced.
l have come into contact with the
leaders of the Augustana synod many
times during my career, the first time
being when l came to this country
from Vermland, Sweden, when I pre-
scented my church papers to minister
of the Augustana synod. .--
when your president introduced
me, he said that am filling the place
of the late Governor Johnson. l trust
you do not expect that much of me,
for that is beyond my power to do. 1t
reminds me of a story I heard last
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-08
serenade College Solicitors.

veyed the thanks or the students to
Governor Eberhart for his visit. En-
thusiasm ran high and one cheer after
another was given for the governor.
He was forced to leave the auditorium
Immediately in order 20 catch his train
for St Paul, and as he walked down
the aisle. the entire assembly arose
and waved their handkerchiefs in sa-
Lutte.
The reunited Wennerberg chorus,
consisting of old members Of the
chorus and the present organization,
increased the enthusiasm by singing
Star Spangled Banner" and "Bjorne-
borgarnas March," both of which
again brought the audience to its feet.
In response to insistent applause. an
encore, Wennerberg's stand Strong, -
was sung.
DR.. E. Nelander of Los Angeles, Cal,
followed with an address on Angus
tana of the Future DR.. Nelander
predicted that the Augustana of so
years hence will be a full-hedged uni
versity. Because of the length of the
program. DR.. Nelander was. forced to
make his remarks very brief. After
his address the Handel oratorio chorus
rendered Griegs 'Iandkjending." I'M
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-08

year when we governors made the trip
down the Mississippi river in Presi-
dent Taft's party. When we reached
New Orleans. a southern darkey was
heard to ask another darkey:
who am dem gentlemen in dat
boat?'
Dem am de state govenahs,' re-
sponded the other darkey.
well, peahs to me de people am
gettin' kinda careless in choosin' der
govenahs!'
Nothing Like Failure.
81 felt that it would be difficult for
me TO come to you with much of a mes
sage, but if there is any message l
would like to bring to you. it is my
irm conviction that there is nothing
like failure for a student of Augustana
college. There is no such word as
failure: l have cut IL out of my die
tionary. Never in the history of the
world have there been better chances
for success than today. You often
hear that we live in an age of capital
and corporations, and that an ordinary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-08

der the direction of Mrs. Lund. the
solo part being sung by George E Ry-
den. The rendition was impressive,
the chorus being the largest that has
sung in the three cities for many
years
The jubilee poem. a descriptive epic
of the history of the Swedish-AmeI--
cans and Augustana synod written by
E. w. Olson of Chicago. was read by
the author, following which the jubilee
Chapel coir sang a selection with Carl
Lindegren as soloist. The session
closed with the singing of college
songs by. the audience.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-08
SYNOD PIONEERS
Join SERENADERS
Five Hundred in Torchlight
Procession Through the
City.
PAY VISITS TO. HOMES
Hear Address by Bishop Won Scheeie,
Whose Name Is Linked With
Roosevelt in Cheering.

The torchlight procession and dem
onstration which followed the Great
er Augustana" session last night was
one of the grandest and most inspir-
ing sights ever witnessed in Rock Is
land. Captivated by the spirit of en-
thusiasm which had prevailed at the
Greater Augustana' session, old min
listers of the synod, former students of
Augustana, seized flaming torches and
joined in the monster procession.
Fully 500 persons were in line, $50
carrying torches. Hundreds. of spec
tators were massed in black groups
on the college slopes, while others
formed solid ranks along the line of
march.
Preceded by the college band, the
procession first moved to DR.. Andrews
home, where the first serenade was
given c. o. Cullen addressed Bishop
and Lady Won Scheele, o. Montan ad-
dressed DIR. E Norelius, and c. o.
Bengtson spoke to DR.. Andreen. Bish-
op Won Scheele thanked in behalf of
himself and wife, then delivered greet
ings to the students of Augustana col
lege in behalf of the king of Sweden.
He then told of the serenade given
former President Roosevelt in Stock
holm last month by the Swedish stu
dents, repeating the words spoken by
Roosevelt at that occasion.
Cheer Roosevelt md ScheeIe.
At the conclusion of the bishops re-
marks. A. w. Bloom, roofing master,
proposed three cheers for Bishop Won
Scheele and Roosevelt. which were
given with great enthusiasm. Lady
Won Scheele, Dr. Norelius and Dr. An
dreen were also cheered, whereupon
Bishop Won Scheele, DR.. Andreen and
DR.. Norelius grouped themselves to
gether and responded with four rous-
ing cheers for the students.
The serenaders then proceeded to
the home of Dr. Forsander, where Rev.
P Pehrsson, of Gothenburg, Sweden,
representative of the Swedish Minis
ters' association, was accorded an ova-
ton Rev. Mr. Pehrsson responded
briefly in behalf of himself and wife.
Cheers were also given for DR.. For
sander, whereupon the procession
moved to DR.. c. E. Iindperg's home,
where a demonstration was given for
the members of the Swedish-American
press. DR.. L. G. Abrahamson respond
ed in behalf of the press. Both DR..
Abrahamson and DR.. Lindberg were
given rousing cheers.
Serenade College Solicitors.
The home of Professor Andrew
Kempe was the last one visited. Here
the two college solicitors for the jul
bilee fund, Professor Kempe and Rev.
A. T. Ekblad, and also Froken Hedyig
af Petersens, representative of the
Stockholm press, were serenaded. Ali
three responded with brief addresses,
and the procession finally broke up at
ter midnight after singing college
songs and giving more yells. 1t had
been the intention to serenade other
visitors, but the lateness of the hour
did not permit carrying 'out the pro-
gram.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-08

file in the Office of the city engineer.
Contractor will be paid in bonds bear
ing 5 per cent interest. All bids must
be accompanied by cash or a, certified
check payable to the order of the presi-
dent of the board of local improve
ments and in the amount of 10 per
cent of the amount of the bid.
GEORGE W. M'CASKRIN,
President Board of Local Improve
ments.
WALLACE TREICHLER, Engineer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-08
Notice TO Contractors.

Bids will be received at the Office
of the president of the board of local
improvements a. m, June IS, 1910,
for constructing cement sidewalks on
the east side of Twenty-fifth street
from Fifteenth avenue to Eighteenth
avenue. Plans and specifications on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-08

at last night for Duncan had the
large class of subjects doing all sorts
of funny things to the delight of the
large audience. One of the most
laughable parts of the entertainment
is when the subjects are awakened
in the midst of their performance
when they are doing their best in the
various things which they do at the
suggestion of the hypnotist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-08
Need of Christian Colleges.

The need OF Christian institutions
of learning is greater now than it has
ever been before We are living in an
age when the spirit of peace is be-
ginning to take the place of the spirit
of war. The age of the universal
brotherhood of man is at hand None
but you who have studied at such an
institution as this can realize that a
Christian education is more needed
now than ever before
This nation is the most cosmopoli-
tan one on the face of the globe, and
as such, it has a great mission to per-
form in this great age of peace and
good will. Because of this cosmopoli-
tanism, this mixing or blood of all the
races of the earth, it remains for us
to take the lead in all world move
ments, and especially in this move
ment for the complete disarmament of
the nations of earth. While we are
proud of our army and our navy. yet
We are beginning to realize thai after
all, with all our racial distinctions, We
are one great brotherhood, of which
this nation is a striking example.
And so tonight. | wish to extend 10
Augustana from the state of Minnesota
our fondest hopes for continued sue
cess in your labor. We believe that
the future has even greater achieve
ments in store than the past, and that
your men of the future will do greater
things than your men of the past We
need men of your type; our country
needs you. Whatever you do, be true
TO the task and work assigned you.
in order that when the recording angel
opens the book of life, you may find
written opposite your name: 'Life's
Duty Well Done
Cheers for Governor.
When Governor Eberhart had con-
cluded, Xenephon Magnuson. repre-
senting the student bod! of Angus
tana, mounted the platform and con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-08

mans chances are very slim. But 1t
| isn't so. No one can stop your pro-
gress. So, after having left my alma
mater now for Is years, want to con-
graduate you graduates of this insti-
tuition, for know that success awaits
| you.
when l entered youl, college ans
saw the magnificent temple which is
being erected by one of your wealthy
families of Rock Island. became more
optimistic than ever for the future,
for it means something when our men
of wealth give a part of their wealth
for the advance of learning and Chris
tian education.
I'VE are gathered here during this
jubilee to do honor to such men as
Esbjorn, Hasselquist, OLSEN and other
early pioneers of the synod who plant
ed the consciousness of God in this
Mississippi valley. They could not
dream then that their labors would
bear so much fruit and that so years
later no less than 100000 of their
countrymen would gather around al
tars in this nation to offer up prayers
to the Ruler of the universe.
Spirit of the North.
How many of you have not sung
that grand old Swedish song. We Love
Our Mountain Streams?' Don't you
think that the sentiment contained in
those words make us better citizens
Of the freest land on the face of the
globe? Although we have become the
adopted sons OF a new country, we
love our mother country, and we cher
ish the language taught us on our
mothers knees, when We learned our
first lessons of love, honesty and in
tegrity. so characteristic or Swedish
mothers
Nor have the virtues which were
taught us in the mother country been
lost. Although more than 40 per cent
of the population of Minnesota are
Swedes, there are less than 10 per cent
of the inmates of our penal institu-
tons who are of Swedish extraction.
The centuries of Christian culture and
education in Sweden has meant some
thing to the Swedish people, and we
have indeed mitch to be thankful for
to our forefathers, for the Christian
faith and ideals which they have
handed down to us, and for the work
they have done. It is the same here
in America. We have much to be
thankful for to the founders of the
Augustana synod Whatever l am or
hope to be. l owe il to an institution
controlled by this synod, and as chief
executive of state. l can testify that
the members of this synod constitute
the best, truest and noblest types of
in minnesota
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-08

Two Nice Family Excursions.
Steamer Columbia to Muscatine
every Saturday at D. m. Steamer
Wenona up the Hennepin canal Sun
day. June ~. at 2:15 D. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-08
Hypnotist Creates Fun.

There were many funny stunts for
the patrons of the Airdome to laugh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-08

All the news an the time-THR
The Arvada enterprise., 1910-10-21

better if some one else had been
nominated.
We are glad to know Mr..
Eickhoff, who is our present
treasurer and seeks reelection,
has never been brought into court
under similar circumstances, or
was ever indicted for any crimi-
nal act.
Mr.. Eickhoff's letter which ap-
peared in the Enterprise in the
last issue would indicate that he
is thorough up to date business
man and we believe, from the re-
cord he has made in the term
now ending, the funds OF the
county may be safely entrusted
to his care for another two years.
For such an office it is not SO
much question of politics as it
is of men.
The Arvada enterprise., 1910-10-21
Just a Word to Tax
payers.

Read carefully the letter pull
lished in this issue by our presen
assessor Charles Easley. 1t vii.
helD you to understand somt
things and will explain to yo,
why the Office may have cost /
little more for the first year anc
why, possibly, some are paying
Z little higher tax than hereto
fore.
All must acknowledge that
every one should bear his equa
share of the burdens of taxation.
We have known Mr.. Easley
to be an upright, conscienscious
man and we believe he should bt
reelected. The fact is, we arr
fortunate when we get such mel
in office. They are just the mel
we want and we shall be very
much surprised if, after doing
such work as the letter indicates,
our county tax is not REDUCED
in the near future.
The Arvada enterprise., 1910-10-21
Initiative and Refer
endum a Necessity
Uuder Present Con-
ditiOnS.

It is very provoking to an hon
est American citizen to have to
admit that the so-called repre-
sentative form of government
has proved failure.
We are now in Colorado hav-
ing a most unmistakable demon
stration of its being a failure.
A few men in the state senate
Nave been able to block all or
nearly all, progressive Legislation.
II such men could be consigned
% oblivion and there was no dam
ger of another crop, we would