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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-04-13
DETECTIVE IS
INDICTED FOR
BIG ROBBERY
Sprung
In Fayefte
County

HUNTINGTON. April ia sensa-
tlon was sprung here when 1t became
known that A. c. Felts, head of the
Baldwin detective agency in West
Virginia, with headquarters at Thur.
mond and subQuarters in Huntington,
had been indicted by the Fayette
county grand jury. which is now in
session, for the robbery Of Josiah Hol-
ley, paymaster of the New River Col.
lieries company, on July 80, last.
Mr.. Feltz has spent the greater
portion of his time in Huntington
during the past year, and is well and
favorably known throughout the city.
The holding up and robbing of the
paymaster of payroll amounting
to $4,000 was one of the sensations
Of the summer. and the event ex.
cited the keenest interest at the time.
The New River Galleries Company,
Immediately after the robbery. Of
Eered a reward OF $4,000 for the ar.
rest and conviction OF the. robber or
robbers. Though diligent search was
made at the time of the robbery, and
though many detectives have de-
voted much subsequent time to the
case, no arrest was made and no clue
to the identity of the robber was
obtained. The indictment of Feltz
yesterday came as a most distinct
surprise.
According to a statement issued
by the detective, he had warning that
an attempt would be made to secure
his indictment for the crime. This
warning came to him as far back as
two months ago.
Mr.. Feltz, in his statement yester'
day, declares that his Indictment was
procured through the medium of NOR.
tai enemies, OF the half.criminal class.
es of Fayette county, who have been
brought to justice by his work in the
Baldwin agency. He declares that this
bitter animoslty, coupled with a de.
sire to secure the reward of $4,000 for
the arrest and conviction OF the rob.
ber, is alone responsible for his in
dictment. The statement also de.
c!arcs that the coal operators, OF Fay.
ette, after hearing of the charge
against, Feltz, declared their faith in
him, and offered to so on his bond for
any sum.
Mr.. Feltz is confident OF acquittal,
and will demand trial at the pres
ent term OF the court. He has re-
tanned counsel including C. W. osen.
ton, c. W. Dillon and E. L. Nuckolls,
the biggest men at the Fayette coun'
ty bar.
Mr.. Feltz, in his position, natural
ly makes many bitter enemies. In
Huntington, where. he spends much
OF his time, he has many warm
friends who believe in his innocence,
and who predict his acquittal.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-04-13
HRRTRIDGE
went TOO FAR
4 ATTORNEY FOR HARRY THAW
FACES PERJURY AND plssAR-
MEHT 'eaocEEoINes.
fBy united Press,J

oital g - lfif ' by GTllIeu. .ETtbeFl,
NOW YORK, April 1S.-The FEEDER
/ al Court jury today refused to allow
ciiford W..HasttidEe, attorney in the
Thaw murder triRl, $4,000 additional
lees Judge Holt ordered perjury and
sdlsbarment proceedings against Har'
fridge. The Thaws have already paid
HaFtrldge about fifty thousand dollars
Referring to the charge that the
spiaintiff paid witnesses, the court
said: eIf the money was not paid then
there are grounds for the prosecution
sot perjury If paid, then there are
grounds for charges of obstruction to
justice. Either case makes sure dis
bafment proceedings for unprotession'
al conduct against the plaintiff.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-04-13
Funeral Of capt. parker.

The remains OF Capt. Eli Parker,
wnose death occurred on Sunday in
Morgantown, were brought to this city
yesterday and taken to Barrackville
for iuterment. The party included
twenty-five persons, among them be-
ing Capt. John Price, Jonah Bayles,
chas. Martin, T. D. Fields, representa-
tives Of Hofrman Post C. A. R.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-04-13
Fairnaont

REMEMBER-That the Fairmont
West virginian has the largest ag-
gregate circulation in all these towns
combined.
REMEMBER-That the Fairmont
West virginlan has the largest paid
in advance mail subscription Of any
paper in Marion county.
REMEMBER-That the West vir.
glnlan is delivered by carrier in each
Of these towns every evening except
Sunday and that the people from these
places are coming toiEairmont daily
to trade. The best way to share that
trade is to advertise in the West vlr.
glnian, -
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-04-13
CALLAHAN
MAKES ANSWER
TO HIS CRITICS
Writes Courteous
Lefterto Prof
Laidley

--
CHARLESTON, April 1S,-Tbe fol-
lowing letter has been received by
Hon. George s. Laidley from Profes.
sor Callahan, apropos Of set Of res.
olutions adopted by the local R. E.
Lee Camp Of Confederate Veterans
protesting against alleged unfairness
to the south in a,recent history writ
ten by Professor Callahan.
The Professor Amber referred to
by Professor Callahan is strong
southern sympathizer and at present
occupies the chair Of history at Ran.
dolph Macon College. The letter fol.
lows:
MorgantoRn, W. Va; April G. 10.
supt. George S. Laidley,
Charleston, W. Va.
Dear Professor Laidley:
In reply to your letter enclosing
clippings in regard to the action of
the n. E. Lee Camp Of Confederate
Veterans, desire to say that 1 think
such action might easily have been
avoided II the camp had written me n
courteous note inquiring for the all.
thority for the statement to which oh.
lection, is made. intended to be fair
to all concerned, The particular part
of the article to which the veterans
seem to object was based upon the
executive messages Of 1855 and there.
after. (see Senate Journal, 1865, p.
G; 1856, PIP. 81; 1867, pp. 6-7, ETC.;
1865, D. 8 and p. 9; 1869, PIP. 7.S,)
The special sentence to which they
seem to object was based on the in.
Yestigations of Mr.. Charles H. Amler,
whose printed thesis am sending you
under separate cover. Csee p. 4O) |
may add that when approved Mr., Am
bler's thesis, sevral years ago, 1 was
criticised and he was criticised on the
ground that 1t showed too much sym.
pathy for the Confederates.
OF course We all make mistakes, but
I think no conservative, impartial
Judge can pronounce me unfair after
reading all | wrote together with the
authorities upon which the parts in
question are based. l am sure that j
was not consciously unfair. Did err
in accepting as historical evidence the
purport of the official messages Of the
State executive? Whether the gov.
ernor was right or not, 1T appears that
what followed in the legislature was
the result of what he said in his mes.
sage.
The entire article which wrote ap-
pears in volume OF "The South in
the Making of the Nation" think
that you can find a copy Of it In the
Department of Archives and History
at Charleston. (see PIP. 8S7 and 3ss.)
These volumes are edited by South.
ern men whose fathers fought in the
Confederate army. These men had
enough confidence to ask me tofurnish
several additional articles on southern
history, including one article on poll.
tics in the South since the war. They
have done me the honor to commend
my articles. Some Of them have com.
mented fayorably on my Diplomatic
History Of the Southern confederacy"
which appeared several years ago from
the Johns Hopkins University Press.
| think some Of the veterans nave
been misguided in this matter.
With malice toward none, | AMI,
Sincerely yours,
]. NJ. CALLAHAN,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-04-13
MARTIN FUNERAL.

MARTINsBURG, w, Va, April 10.
Funeral services over the remains
of the late Mrs. Louisa Catherine Mar.
tin, who died at her home here Sun
day evening, were held yesterday aft.
ernoon, Interment was made at East
Palestine, O., the former home Of the
deceaeed. She was in her 91st year.
and was one Of the pioneer residents
Of East Palestine.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-04-13
RDAL EsTATE
10 EXCHANGE FOR A FARM OR
LOTS.

Groom House with bath and 4'room
cottage, on adjoining lots, to trade for
farm close to Fairmont rent for good
Interest on investment.
al nice Broom Cottage to trade for
vacant lots; good interest paying
proposition.
( / have several Houses to sell and
win positively give you terms that
yoi can pay out on easy. All my own
prcperty.
Office open Every Evening"
opp. court House, 2es Main ST.
Chas. e, Mcoray Jr.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-04-13
At SUMMIT OF
Mt. M'KINLEY
NO TRACE OF DR.. COOKS ALLEe'
ED ASCENT WERE FOUND BY
THE EXPEDITION.

FAIRBANKS. Alaska, April 49,
The Fairbanks expedition to Mount
Mckinley, the tallest peak in North
America, reached the summit April 3,
after a climb Of month from the
base, 1t was announced yesterday.
No traces OF DR.. Frederick A. Cooks
alleged ascent were found.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-04-13

Miss Fanny Chapman, who had been
here on a several days visit. has re-
turned to Elkins. Miss Chapman will
conduct dressmaking parlors over
Wees Dry Goods store on Randolph
avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-04-13
WOUNDS FATAL.
Man at Huntington Dies After Long
Suffering From Knife Caches.

HUNTINGTON, W. Va, April 12.-
lowering between life and death for
weeks, from terrible wounds inflicted
by Ed Pine six weeks ago, William
Riggs passed away at the Kessler
hospital. The man was stabbed in
a score of places with a knife. A
charge Of first degree murder has been
placed against Pine. who is now coh'
fined in the Cabell county ajil.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-04-13

Mrs. John McCool went to Pitts
burg yesterday on visit to Mr. Nc
Cool, who is again patient at Mercy
Hospital.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-04-13
Farnington

REMEMBER-That the Fairmont
West virginian has the largest home
delivered circulation OF any paper in
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BarrackYille

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delivered circulation oof any paper in
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ShlnnSton

REMEMBER-That the Fairmont
West vlrglnian has the largest hone
delivered circulation Of any paper in
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Enterprise

REMEMBER-That the Fairmont
West vlrginian has the largest home
delivered circulation OF any paper in
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Monongah

REMEMBER-That the Falrmont
West virginian has the largest home
delivered circulation OF any paper in
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BarnStOWn

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delivered circulation OF any paper in
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BellvieW

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West virglnian has the largest home
delivered circulation of any paper in
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Points for
to Remember

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delivered circulation OF any paper in
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Watson

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Worthington

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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-04-13

The people who are not up on q
thing are usually down On Il The
a people who are up on adyets isine are
3 the ones who. do the most ct Il; DO
il the most IlTELLtGE STLy ana
PERsIsTENTLY
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-04-13
AReESI CIRCULATION IN GIIf

The west vffginian has the largest
HOME DELlv RED circuiation q any
pape. III Fairnont This Is one oi the
feasons Why tie west yitsluian IS
salIed TAe HOME PAPER. .is
Evening journal., 1910-09-01

Nesz1sNFA sa'ss
Evening journal., 1910-09-01
MURDERED and
PUT ON TRACK
Mans Skull Split With Axe,
Brain Removed and Bullet
Through Head
AUTHORITIES SEARCH
FOR THE MURDERERS

SNOW HILL. Nd, Sept. Mystery
surrounds the death of silas Crippin.
who waS found along the tracks of the
Delaware, Maryland and Virginia
Railroad States Attorney William
f. Johnson was informed of the find
ing of Crippin's body Monday and a
jury of inquest returned a verdict OF
death by hands unknown. Crippin was
found by George Tull. of Stockton. His
body was close to the railroad track
and had been hit by the Sunday morn
ing excursion train. IL was found by
the ury that the body was placed by
the track after death. That death was
caused by a deep cut on the top Of
the head, which caused the brain TO be
emptied from the skull. After the
murderer had struck the fatal blow
ON the head and the brains of the
victim had been emptied from the
skull, he fired a bullet through the
head. This is apparent because the
brains was not punctured by the bull
let
A pistol and an AK were found a
short distance from the body. Neither
pistol nor AK had been identified. but
a pocket knife had been found which
may aid the authorities TO locate the
guilty party or parties The body
was bruised by the train and some
bones we're broken. but otherwise II
was not mangled aud identification
was easy. The ground along the
track showed no signs of scutiie.
Evening journal., 1910-09-01
Sohurr Mns sure of Him.

Carl Schurz was dining one might
with a man who had written a booh
OF poems. so called. and who was
pleased with himself.
The poet was discoursing on the
timeworn topic Of politics and Of the
men who take office.
Il consider politics and politicians
beneath my notice" he said Il do
not care for Office. ! wouldn't be a
senator or cabinet officer, and ! doubt
If / could be tempted by the offer of
the Presidency. For the matter OF
that. would rather be known as a
third-rate poet than as a first-rate
statesman"
well, aren't your Schurz shouted
at him.-sSaturday Evening Post.
Evening journal., 1910-09-01
PUBLIC SAIF-RFAT FST1TT-


d UBLIC SALE OF REAL ESTATE, on
Friday, the second day OF September,
~ u o clock n. in 1910. az the County
Court House, in the city Of Whining
ton. Delaware. ! will offer for sale, the
following described real estate. situate
IN the said city Of Wilmington, and
known as No. 1910 French street.
Beginning az the easterly side Of
French street. between Tenth and Eleventh
streets, az the distance of eighty foet and
ten inches north Of Tenth street; thence
easterly parallel with French street, ono
hundred and thirtytwo feet and two inches
to the westerly side Of an alley ten feet
wide leading into Tenth street. and com
municating with an. alley eight feet vide.
leading into Walnut street: thence north
erly parallel with French street. sixteen feet
and two inches; thence westerly parallel
with Tenth street one hundred and thirty
two feet two inches TO haid side Of French
street, and thence~thereby southerly sixteen
feet and two inches 20 the place of begin
ming, with the use Of said alleys in com
mon with others entitled thereto forever.
There is erected on this lot a good three
story brick dwelling house, containing nine
rooms and bath, all in good repair.
w. II. LYMAN, No. 200 Equitable Bldg.
Stdham Son, Auctioneers. a2O-10t
Evening journal., 1910-09-01
THAT REPORTED
TROLLEY DEAL
Philadelphia Interests Hear
That DObSOnS Will Not
Sell Peoples Line
I NLUL OHID 10
BE In THE WAY


Bearing on the recently reported
negotiations looking to sale of the
Peoples Railway Company to the
Wilmington and Philadelphia Traction
Company, the Philadelphia Ledger
says:
"rhe rumor that the Wilmington
and Chester Traction Company has
bought the Peoples Railway Company.
of Wilmington, was again to the fore.
The Peoples system is owned by the
Dobson interests, of this city. who
owned the Wilmington Gas Company.
They sold the latter company TO G..
II. Geist g. Company last year and IL
is not unlikely that they would be
willing 20 sell their traction inter-
ests in Wilmington. The only thing
In the way Is the price While the
Peoples system Is a small one, II Is
yet Very desirable to the Wilmington
and Chester Company. and would add
considerably To the income OF the last
named corporation. As yet nothing
has been done toward enecting a con
solidatiou, but that negotiations may
not be far off Is indicated by the fact
that the Dohson interests give notice
Of their preparing to enter the electric
/ lighting field In Wilmington.
The Inquirer says:
ut is stated on behalf Of the Dob
son interests. of this city, who are
the chief owners OF the Peoples Rail
way Company. OF Wilmington. the
competitor OF the Interstate lines II
that city. that there is no present
likelihood of their selling control e
the Wilmington and Philadelphia
Traction Company, the corporation
recently formed to operate the Inter
! states Southern properties under
long lease"
The Press says
"It was reported that the Dobsor
interests OF this city. who are the
chief owners OF the Peoples Railway
Company Of Wilmington. state thai
there is no present likelihood Of sell
ing control TO the Wilmington and
Philadelphia friction Company, the
company which recently took over th'
Interstate lines south Of this city. II
was said that the only offer that the
Dobsons would consider would be pal
for the stocks and bonds. Il wal
also said that the plan 10 enter thu
electric lighting field I'm Wilmington
had never advanced beyond the ten
tative stage,
Evening journal., 1910-09-01
SUGGESTS PLAN OF
BOND PREMIUM PAYMENT
The Philadelphia Ledger says:

The Philadelphia Ledger says:
"If no other solution can be worked
out for the Interstate Railways Com
pany matter" said one independent
bondholder yesterday why not ad-
vance the proposition that bondhold-
ers accept scrip for the two coupons
IN default | would be perfectly viii
ling to take such form OF indebted
ness for my coupons even If the scrip
bore no interest and | am satisfied a
majority OF the bondholders would
agree II has been stated the Inter
state Company has no outstanding
debt beyond the two coupons, so the
Issuance of scrip for this back inter-
est appears to me to be a simple sol
ution OF the problem. No doubt Il
would be necessary to secure the as
sent of 70 per cent. of the bonds to
such proposal, but If the bonds de-
posted with the Earle committee were
voted In favor Of such a plan it would
be easy to get the assent of sufiici-
ent number of independent bonds
With the two coupons satisfied in thu
manner, the company should be II
a position to pay the coupon due mex
/ February"
Evening journal., 1910-09-01
HcLIngolaad

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-Ameri.a's s
richest baby is being rocked in the
cradle Of the deep for the first time,
but in a few days ne will be safely
lullel asleep on British soil with his
father. mother. a number Of nurses
and bodyguards alertly watching his
cradle. as they have done since an al
legged kidnaper attempted to steal him
recently. The small heir to 100000 >
600 IS the infant son Of Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Beale Mclean and has for
grandfathers Colonel John r. Mclean
OF the Cincifnau Enquirer. and
Thomas r. Walsh. the millionaire
Colorado mine owner. When Baby
Mclean is old enough he will answer
to the name of Vinson Walsh Mclean.
The little Fellow has a costly cradle.
the gift of the late King Leopold. of
Belgium, who was a great friend OF
Grandpa Walsh. and this portable
sleepin. compartment was sent with
the young heir abroad. The McLeans
will disembark at Plymouth and go
direct 10 London.
Evening journal., 1910-09-01
NEW CASTLE
PAYING TAXES
Collector Reports $ll,COO in
Hand Since Taking the
Office
HEALTH MEMBER WANTS
ORDINANCES ENFORCED

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE. Del. Sept III.
Amos Collins. of Delaware City. came
here last evening and qualified the
men who will hold the Democratic
primary election on Saturday.
Mr. Collins said he never saw a
more interesting sight than that OF the
two companies of soldiers, which left
Delaware City on Tuesday There
were many sad farewells. He added
that Delaware City is now a full
fiedged metropolitan city. The oil
lamps are things OF the past and real
genuine electric lights make the
streets look like day.
Tax Collector Harry Hunter sat in
the mayors Office yesterday and re-
ceiyed much money. During the
month Of August he has collected sil,-
600. lt will not be his fault II the
taxes are not collected. There are
several men whose names do not APP
pear on the assessment list and In
many cases there is a bungle.
Jmaes White, who went under an
operation I'm a Philadelphia hospital
on account of the injury TO his foot
Is now at home. II is believed the
boy will be able to walk without limp
ing.
When the Job p. Wilson stoppes
here last evening $50 baskets Of print
peaches were unloaded. They Will b.
/ sold here from house to house.
DR.. r. r. Roth says he vii resig
from the board Of heath II the boar
will not insist that weeds be cut.
The $4,000 bond commission e.
poets to take some action in the jet
future relative to the paving OF q
streets.
Local churches are preparing 4
missions
Evening journal., 1910-09-01
A Plausible Excuse.

Another story credited to the late
Justice Brewer has It that while he
was Judge I'm minor court he was
presiding az the trial of a wifes suit
for separation and alimony. The
defendant acknowledged that he
hadn't spoken to his wife in five
years. and Judge Brewer put in a
question.
What explanation have you, he
asked severely for not speaking TO
your wife In five years?'
''Your Honor replied the husband.
II didn't like to interrupt the lady.
-Everybodys.
Evening journal., 1910-09-01
SHELLPOT SEASON
TO GO LONGER

Though Labor Day is the usual
time for closing parks in this section,
Shellpot Park will continue open for
sometime. The Henry and Young
Military Band will not conclude its
engagement until September IL and
the park will continue open as long
as the weather is favorable after that
time.
The attractions this week are Civ
ing general satisfaction. Tonight
will be amateur night and in addition
to the excellent vaudeville bill, in
cluding the Henry and Young Com
pany in Nevada. a number of clever
amateurs including Lurena Mortlock.
well-known local favorite, and the
Big Acrobatic Six. viii appear Cash
prizes will be offered.
Evening journal., 1910-09-01
Whv Aunt Mailman Reioiced.

Booker r. Washington. head Of the
Tuskagee Institute. after a visit to the
Metropolitan museum in New York,
told this story:
"A Kentucky lady" he said, visited
the museum with her maid, an old
fashioned nanny.
'Malinda had never seen an art gal
lery before and the nudes startled her
in way that would have endeared
her to the heart OF Mr.. Comstock But
when she entered the hall of sculp-
ture, then she was more than startled
Land she said. Land sakesl'
And, with dubious shakes of the
head she passed before the WIN,
beauty of the Venus de Medici, the
Apollo Belyidere, the Venus de Milo
and the other gracious shapes OF
snowy marble.
Land sakes!
Don't you like it, Malinda?" said
her mistress.
"'Yes'm,' said Malinda, 'Ah likes il
well enough, but Abs powerful glad
dar amt none O. my color here. -
/ Washington Post.