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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-01-05
The Wheeling Intellirencer.s wa.

The Wheeling Tntelligencer's Wash
3ington correspondent intimntes that
Senators Elkins and Scott are about
to form or have already formed de-
fensiye and offensive alliance. and the
tParkersburg State, Journal thinks they
are in pretty much the same bout and
II one sinks the other will have Il
fsrent struggle to keep his head above
water. although the. State Journal uses
"a. Inherent figure q, speech. 1t says:
THE State Journal does not know of
Sany authoritative announcements for
United States Semitic against Nathan
Bay Scott bit one thing Is certain II
anything SHOULD happen he should take
the trip. nothing can save the bacon
OF Senator Elkins. The impetus of the
defeat OF the former would certainly
carry over; to the latter. y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-01-05
TELLS TALE OF PROSPERITY.
Gem Brought Into New York In 1870"
Valued al $4o.494,356.


NEW YORK, Jan. 5.-The value d
precious otcnes brought into this
country, which is regularly taken ~
an index to the fluctuation In luxuri.
QUE tendencies and prosperity on ,r,-
side of TIE Atlantic was for che .7I.
endar year of 1909 more than t1rrc
times as great as in 1903.
The total was Slo,494,356 during Inc
year just ended in comparison VITA
st2.B62,e9E :, 1903 and $3l.7I3.oa5 in
1sU7. according to the snnual report
eli George W. Wanamaker, appra's scr
OF the pert, n,ldu public yesterday.
Tile slump IN 1907 is credited to the
panic IT that year. The demand Tor
Icreign.huiIt automobiles has also IN
creased during the past year. 2.2o3
machines having been Imported IN
4 9G9, as compared with 1906 IN 1903.
The total value Ct merchandise an.
craiscd at this port Tor 1909 WIS
50 1885 SIG. The year before it wE:.
$674,1o3.1h9. -''.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-01-05
MERIT ONLY. SAYS CAYNoR.

cothan's Mayor Frowns on Use Of
Influence to Secure City Jobs.
NEW YCRk, Jan. Sail appoint
n,cnts in all departments of New Yoi:e
eity's government must be made here
after on the basis of merit alone. ac-
curling to orders issued last night by
Mayor Gaynor IN a letter to Fire Com
missioner Waldo. Clergyn'en, pv,iti-
clans and business men must keep
their hands off. The mayors letter
says in part:
at is ny intention Of hanisl,ing all
political and outside Influence fron'
tie department imme diately and once
for ali. Under the present method all
sorts Of pers=ns. alleging to have in
flr:rce, ccre in TO advocate the 81.
lection Of thei"2 friends. Worse yet,
some Of such Influence is sold and
Faid for. Let there be an end st all
tbis." ,3i3 4 *. II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-01-05
SETTER THAN SPANKING.

Spanking does not cure children o.
bed-wetting. There Is constitution
al cause for this trouble. Mrs. N. Sum.
aiers, Box W. Notre Dame. Ind. will
send free to any mother her success
ful home treatment. with full In
structions.s Send no money. but write
her to-day'lf your children trouble You
I'M this way. Don't blame the child,
the chances are 1t can't help IT,. This
Treatment also cures adults ami aged
people troubled with urine difficulties
hy day or niglt. MI s3fsJ /; 10
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-01-05

A gentleman who has good IDEAS OH
Il great manr questions ventured the
suggestion this morning that If the d.
& Q. railroad had spent some of the
money 1t paid Ran Stalnaller and 9TH
ers in making political fights and in
trying to influence legislation and II
Il part OF the cash paid out to keep
other railroads from being built in this
region had been spent in buying cars
ping the road. 1t would not now be at
the mercy OF critics. helpless and nj.
done. with no eye to pity and no one
tn offer assistance. There Is consul.
cradle truth in the thought
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-01-05
TRAGEDY OF THE GRlDlRoN.
Youthful Player Dies of Injuries Re-
ceived Last October.

NEWARK, NJ. j., Jan. 5.-Thc nan.r
Of 16-year old school boy. Floyd r.
Huff. was added yesterday 10 the long
list of players who sacrificed the fr
lives in football during the past sea.
scr.
Huff played at quarter when his
school met the Eutiey High School
team last October. He slipped il:
front OF the high school fu,lback just
DIS the latter was kicking the bail!
5nt received the full force Of the
Kick at the base of the spine. Com.
piieaticns develuped which eaused mis-
death.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-01-05
llfI sIE.I' z. ~ ~ u 'TT-1s
EXIT Mr.. M uRRAY; 1 ENTER MR..
sts553a SO VIA ~ WiELARD '',t.tg II

- j fa.
+ Announcement was made In Balti.
more last evening that Mr. Daniel
Willard had been elected president Of
1 tho Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
s1lany succeeding Mr.. Oscar G. Muir
4 ray, who had been asked to resign,
\ presumably by the Pennsylvania rail-
road interests. Mr.. Geo. IF. Randolph.
4 second vice president. was also per-
united" to resign. 1t had been stated
Gin a Baltimore paper not long ago that
CIR. Geo. l.. Potter, third vice prcsi-
5fdent, would also be asked to take
permanent leave OF absence from his
dulles; but on second thought it was
recalled that Mr.. Potter had been
elected through Pennsylvania inhu.
ence In the first place. therefore, no
Il change was needed in the third vice
presidency. The telegram announcing
Z the election OF Mr.. Willard says the
action was taken in New York City.
3 Poor old Baltimore Is scarcely on the
fs1nnp any more, SO far Us the B. and o.
railroad affairs are concerned 1t Is
not stated whether Mr.. Willard is to
reside there or not, but his salary Is
Ito be enough over the amount pail
Mr.. Murray to live In New York II he
4 SO desires. According to recent
published statement In Baltimore
paper, MIR. Willard Is to receive the
regular $4,000 year paid 10 Mr..
Murray and $4,000 ON the side from
i other sources, mnyhap from the Penn.
sylvania for services he Is expected
to render that road Indirectly by stunt.
ing and hampering the B. and O. 1t
Il really looks like n railroad president
who draws $4,000 n year ought to do
something worth while. and some PEG
nle who know Mr.. Willard personally
I say they do not believe he will be
\ made q tool Or fool OF by any outside
interests even for s35 900 on the side.
We dare say no ether railroad will be
more closely watched during the next
few months than the B. and o. and
unless conditions are bettereh n probe
4 which will go to the quick and make
somebody ''hcller" will be inserted.
West Virginia can't be held back any
longer, Its day of deliverance Is near
ut hand. Everybody talk and work for
u greater and grander and freer
BE Q.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-01-05

is perhaps the best known play in
America. SO far as public discussion
goes. Quite apart from its local lit.
tcrest the play is full Of breezy fun
and sparkling witticiEms and 1t tells
a delightfully."- human and natural love
story. This will be the VIM. A. Brady
and Jos. r. Grisr1er sprcia! company
and will Include John Robertson
Thomas irwin, Homer Barton, J. A.
Marcus. John c. Sparks. M. r. Wilson
Frank kcndrick. Bernard cavanaugh
Mart Cody. E. n. Felt, Alma Powell
ard Virginia Irwin. ~
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-01-05
"A Girl Of the Mountains"

A new and different play by Lem g..
Parker entitled "A Girl of the Noun
tains" w'I be seen at the Grand next
week.
1t canes highly praised by critics
everywhere. One intense situation
follows another from beginning to
cGd without single reactSn. It is
a modern love story OF New York sc
ciety life and it keeps its hearers up
&c the highest pitch Of interest and
excitement. 4 splendid cast win
Miss Louise Price as the "GirI" ha1
been engaged and i magnificent seen.
ic display will be offered.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-01-05
Patsy In Politics To.nfuht.

Fcr genuine e@clusiveness in must
cal comedy innovations "Patsy in Pol.
itics" which will bring cheer ard
pleasure to the patrons of tho Grand
tonight is said to easily carry of the
palm rs its pIct and characters in
conjunction with novel scenic arrange.
nnents and startling original costum.
ing. are features of special interest ~
ri1e lovers Of this form Of popular en-.
tcrta inncnt.
1t is due to the uniquely funny char.
acter of patsy Bolivar. as ex1mplifeu
In "Patsy In Politics., and such a.,
cut-of.the-rlIt setting was made pos.
sible and tie II1eraiity Of the Joseph
Sullivan Amusement Co. management I,
ie RESPONSIBLE for the securing Of SO
much talent of distinguished fame. t.
aid in the rapid fire bomba rdment OF
vigorous fun and catchy music. In ad
ditIon to tho chorus containing a re.
'markao1e array Of girIis!, beauty. "Pat
,sy In Politics" has among its dane
ing contingent an octctte of pretty, pc
tite young ladies whose nimbleness
Is surprising.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-01-05

The 3. and o. railroad Is certainly
getting its bumps on all hands so far
rs the newspapers are concerned. The
same expression comes from all parts
OF the State and public sentiment will
be aroused before long us it nn., not
been for years. The noise now being
made will be heard both at Washing
ton and Charleston and something will
have to be done.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-01-05

) a morning paper headline says:
blizzard Kills S." We suppose there
were no United States Senators among
them. But perhaps 1t wasn't the Par.
liershurg Blizzard.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-01-05

Candidates for mayor are beginning
to show signs OF making their debut.
Ex-Mayor Arnett and Mr.. l.. G. Race
are two men who are being discussed
today and others will probably be
mentioned before long. ''t
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-01-05

Getting better with nge-the Par
krrsburg State Journal. II has smash
ed Its old press smitlcreens and Is
wearing its new Snnlny.goto connecting
clothes every day now. And Is just
too bright anu sweet and pretty for
'.' '''. q" -
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-01-05
DUCK PIN RESULTS.

4 lJflEcNToWN, Pa. Jan. 5.-The
uniontown Duck Pin rollers had 1T.
tic trouble IN defeating the team from
Fd'rmont at tl1e alleys here last
evening. A large crowd was present
for the opening game Of the series.
Hays ct Fairmont rolled good game
but his partner, Dresbach. was not ur
to standard and his poor work lost
the mattel, for the visitors.
The scores: -
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-01-05
Returned From Ohio.

. Mrs. Margaret Stnlm and daughter.
iAliss GAIL returned Monday from q
visit OF several weeks to Mrs. and
Mrs Rrice Wallace and other relatives
near GAINESVILLE. Ohio. They came to
this city yesterday and leave this nf-
iternon for Weston. where they will
spend several days with-thc family Of
h X. Sturm.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-01-05
business offered is due to. retanling

pressure by u competing line. =
The Fairmont business men charge
that the Pennsylvania railroad inter
ests control the Il. & o. to the extent
of allowing the r. & o. property to
leteriorate to such degree that II Is
unable to handle more than n fifth of
the business placed mt It's disposal
from I section wholly lepehnent upon
it for means OF transportation.
If this be true the damage to the
essarily be great. matter is one
that should be sifteL thoroughly.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-01-05

The newspapers are always ready
for any Issue that will make people
want to real what Is going on A fight
for the United States Senate Is nearly
always interesting to real about.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-01-05

The charge brought by West Vir.
ginin business interests centcred at
F'alrniont that the q. & Q. MS a com.
mon carrier Is not fulfilling its mis-.
Sion is q serious matter, says the
Wheeling News. It is made so be-
scanse Of the allegation that the failure
10 supply facilities commensurate with
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-01-05

A primary for tho nomination Of n
1inite'l stntes Senator to succeed Scott
In West Virginia would undoubtedly
enllven next summers politics.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-01-05

Ny wife, Rosa kinkaid. having LETT
BY board and he'd, hereby give IN,
tiec to the public trat ! will not lie
responsible fer any dents contracted
by her.
12t A. e. kINkAlD, "A
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-01-05

When the West Virginia shippers
and newspapers get through with the
Pennsylvania railroad It will know
that 1t has been in fight.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-01-05

The big snow beaded this way
seems TO have missed us this time.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-01-05

The Man of the Hour
THE Man Of the Hour which
Genes to the Grand next Wednesday
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-01-05

UNIONTOWN
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-03-08
TAYLOR PLEASED
WITH HUNTINGTON

Salt Lake March 7-J.. Edward
Taylor, state horticultural Inspector,
returned this morning from Hunting
ton. Emery county, where he held the
usual spring session OF the farmers
institute. and also did some inspect
ing Mr. Taylor predicts a great fu-
turc for Huntington
"At present he said. "the railroad
is within twelve miles OF the town,
and Il IS being extended rapidly. Tie
people arc jubilant over this fact AID
are planning great things, a big irri
cation project Is being worked up.
the surveys having been made. and
everything prepared for work on tho
Improvement The apples in the dis.
trict look cxceptionally- good. ana
there is an abundance OF highly col
ored fruit
"As to the farmers institute. can
say that | believe 1t did great deal
of good The farmers gather much
the same as school boys and go oyes
modern farming science. m tie dts
cussiop we all receive gres- deal of
benefit" l..
An indication OF the fact that it IS
good and waIm-In Emery county Is
shown in Mr., Taylors complexion. H.
has coat OF tan that proves he has
been exposed to Old Soils -ays
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-03-08

turers' association Is sending out ses
eral hundred letters today. Dan Col
lett. secretary Of the association. com.
piled the letters, md SAYS that al
ready he has secured promises OF SUP
port from several large firms The
letter follows: ,l
Dear Slr--A. chahber of commerce.
wherein Will be displayed an up-to-
date exhibit OF Utnh's Industries and
resources-is to be maintained In the
Vermont building The luitistiye IN
the movement Is being taken by the
Manufacturers association OF Utan.
with the broad view OF advertising u
the world the unFivaled resources OF
this state other communities. With
far less varied and favorable oppor.
tunities, have displays that attract
widespread attention.
I'm location and structure the Vcr.
mont building is ideal for the purpose
indicated. In time-possibly not 10
exceed n year-the exhibit proposition
can made self-sustaining, In the
meantime IL can be carried on only
by the mid of the public spirited citi'
zens of the state, and II Will be state
wide in It's benets.
Liberal offers for space have been
received from cities beyond our Dor
dors. but this IS to be exclusively a
Utah exhibit for Utah resources. The
cost of installation and maintenance
Of one year viii probably approxi'
mate $4,000. Part OF this amount
WILL be derived from the sale OF space
and part will como from private sub
scripuons. Encouraging responses
have been received from the few al
ready broached on the subject
Our committee is at work soliciting
contributions II the project interests
YOU. don't wait for the committee TO
cali. Signify on the enclosed slip how
much you will contribute, either In
monthly payments or in lump SUN.
Within q month the building will be
ready for occupancy, and It Is desired
10 he ready at That time with an ex'
hibit that will reflect credit on the
state. Respectfully.
John II. Denhalter, chairman; F j
Alexander. John F. Clark, John NJ,
Knight, Orson H. Hewlett, o. s. Jack
son. D. w. Irvine, Alvin Smith, D. F.
Collett, secretary"
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-03-08
SIMPLE SERVICE
FOR TOM PLATT.

New York, Mar, AFTER a simple
service OF prayer at the home Of bis
son, Frank h. Platt at noon tomorrow
the body OF Thomas Collier Plat az
one time political leader OF New York
and three times a q. s. senator. WILL
be borne to Oswego, in a special car
leaving at l o'clock tomorrow after
noon. Another special car will go
from Washington and still another
from Albany; and II is probable an
extra car Will be attached TO the spe-
cial leaving New York 10 accommo-
date friends.
At Oswego the service will be held
in the Presbyterian church at 1890
o'clock Wednesday morning The list
Of pail bearers has not been announc-
eG. Tomorrow messages OF condol'
cnce poured into the residence Of
Frank II. Platt. where the body lies
and tonight the old senator's assici-
ates In the Amen corner adopted
resolutions Of sorrow. Although Plat
was Republican the Amen corner
resolutions were offered by Thomas
F. Smith. secretary OF TamaDy Hall
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-03-08
FARMERS FIGHT
TO SAVE WATER

Ell Paso. Texas. Mar. Armed
guards tonight arc patrolling the
banks of the Rio Grsnde near Anthony
n. NJ. 20 miles north OF this city and
serious trouble is expected at any
moment. The snow Is melting In the
mountains. and the river Is rising
rapidly. Farmers on the east bank
OF the Rio Grande, TO protect tnelI
lands from erosion. cut new channel
through the stream.
Tho farmers Oh the west side claim
that this would damage their lands
and damned the new channet Turn,
-ing the stream In It's old bed. and
blaced nm armed guard 10 prevent the
use Of the new channel. The east
side farmers declare they will reopen
the new channel by force. prominent
among those on the east slde rs tne
former Boer General Viltoen' who ~
using his influence 10 avoid a collis-
lon. The lands affected are within
The U. s,
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-03-08
MINING MARKET
SHOWS WEAKNESS

Salt Lake, March Much TO the
surprise of some OF the talent. the
mining exchange began the week with
one OF the tamest affairs that has
been seen for some time; All the
propositions that had gained strength
last week were given a rundown this
morning that clearly indicated that
there would be some big reductions
before another ascent was attempted.
The total business OF the morning
only amounted to $S.9S5.50..
Sioux Consolidated. while not so
strong as it was last week, showed
up better than any other OF the pro-
positions that were traded In in any
extent II held close to the closing
prices OF last week. and only at the
close was any disposition shown to
unload the stock at slight reduction
In price. 1t is claimed that the com
pany may be able 10 show sufficient
profits since the first OF the year to
pay q dividend this month. Some ore
has been opened up and heavy ship
ments are being made. but as II Is still
low grade. the profit for the quar-
ter VIII be less than 1t formerly was
for q single month.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-03-08
BRIGRT's DISEASE

Let there be no evasion-we mean
chronic and supposed i1curable cases
involving dropsy, albumen and casts.
They are curable In gre t majority
of all cases.
Let us cite typical case-that Of
Mr r Z. Nitsckkc. of 1916 Spaight
Street. Madison, Wis. There had been
eight physicians on this case and it
got so extreme that ne finally had one
OF the last symptoms namely, failing
oversight In January, 1907, the doc
tors admittedy5tha nothing further
could be done, and they sent him to
Eureka Springs. Arkansas He contln.
ued 10 get worse, the dropsy finally
reaching the stomach. heart and
lungs, At one tlme tests showed albu-
men as high as 10 per cent.
He learned OF F'ulton's Renal Com
pound and began TO take it July 3rd
Dropsy began slowly to decline and
The albumen dropped 10 forty. then to
twenty then to ten. and finally to two
per cent I'm May. 1908.
The patient Is now back to his en-.
ployment and is devoting full time to
his business.
Patients desiring to know more Of
this treatment can get full literature
by writing TO the John ]. Fulton COM
pnny, GAS Battery ST., San Francisco.
Fultons Renal Compound can bo
had in your city at the VIM Driver &
Son Drug Co.
We desire every patient TO write us
who Is not noting the usual improve
ment by the third week
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-03-08
ANY WOMEN CAN HAVE
BEAUTIFUL HAIR

Many women do not realize the at
fractions they possess because they
do not give proper attention TO the
hair.
The women Of Paris are famed Tor
their beauty, not because their facial
features are superior to those OF
other women, but because they know
how to keep young by supplying Wig
OF. mster and strength 10 the hair.
Three years ago Partisan Sage
could hardly be obtained in America,
But now this delightful hair tonic
and dressing can be had in overy
town In America. Badcon's Phar-
macy sells 1t for 30 cents large bot.
tie, and they guarantee 1t To grow
beautiful uxuriant hair; to turn dull,
lIfeless hair into lustrous hair; to
stop falling hair; to stop itching Of
the scalp ASK for Partisan Sage. -
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-03-08
FIFTEEN YEARS
FOR ANDERSON
Negro Who Murdered William
Smith, Colored, Pleads Guilty
and is Sentenced


Salt Lake, March 7.-Thomas An
derson, a negro, was sentenced TO 6f-
teen years in the state prison this
morning By Judge T. d. Lewis for
the murder OF William Smith, another
negro, following a quarrel IN Candy
BIZ McKenzie's saloon on Commcr.
cial street on April Q, 1909. Anderson
agreed 10 plead guilty to murder In
the second degree. and the charge
was reduced from the flrst degree as
charged IN the information.
Whom the case was called In court
this morning. District Attorney Fred
c. Lootbourow stated thar there were
no witnesses to the shooting, aid
that II would be hard to uprove a
case OF murder in the first degree be
cause there was an element OF self-de-
ronsc in the case. Anderson was
called to the witness stand by Judge
Lewis, who asked him II he shot and
, killed Smith. He replied that he did,
but exhibited a coat that he wore AZ
tho time of the shooting
According TO Andersons story. the
mon quarreled In the saloon and then
they met in Plum alley few minutes
later. where the shooting occurred,
Anderson alleges that Smith drew 4
knife and slashed Mt him, cutting bis
coat Before Smith could strike at
him again With the knife. Anderson
soys he shot him He waived time
OF sentence and as soon as II was pro
nounced he was taken TO the state
prison TO begin his term.
Chrlotlansen Case.
James Christensen, formerly state
treasurer. who is charged with en-
bezzlement. will not be tried this
term. His case was continued for the
term at the request OF his attorney,
Sam A. King, who said that the as.
fense would not be ready In time The
case was originally set for bcSt week
Brown Case Thursday.
The case OF Arthur Brown. charged
with forgery, was continued until
Thursday. the defense not being
ready. The case was TO have been
tried today.
Bert Rance. who assaulted his wife.
Mrs. Anna Rance. last Christmas day
with a knife, viii not be tried this
term. His case was continued this
morning and he was released on his
own recogniZance