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|, F. Y. Richardson, Clerk OF the
Circuit Court OF Fairfax County, VIZ
ginia, do certify that Harry 3. eaton
and lanes R Cation, Jr., Commits
sioners OF Sale appointed By the de-
cree above named, have executed
bond before me in the penalty OF FIJI
cen Thousand Dollars, with APPROX
I'd surety, conditioned for the faith
ful Performance Of their duties under
said decree and any future decree
rendered in the above entitled cause.
F. ". Richardson
Clerk.
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ieT lot
Palisadian., 1911-11-01
ONE ON THE EDITOR.
He Gets Too Familiar With a Picka-
ninny in the Subway.

A few evenings ago the editor was
coming home in a subway train. Just
after the start from Brooklyn Bridge,
there came into the car colored wo-
man, carrying in her arms a little
mulatto pickaninny, and pickaninnies
are regarded as very cute babies by
most people who have any apprecia-
ton at all This little pickaninny,
however, rolled and tossed and
squirmed in his mothers arms, finally
rearing back, looking up at the ceiling
and giving a genuinely good imitation
of trying to pick a quarrel 1t was
too funny, and the child's antics at
tracted the attention of a number of
the passengers. The editor sat next
20 the child, and when it started its
antics, he looked at it and said
''What you fussing for2"
In an instant the pickanniny
Strengthened up, looked at his audaci-
Gus disturber for moment, then
made a dash for his moustache with
both hands. The child got a good
hold, too, and wouldn't turn loose till
its mother took it by the hand and
compelled it to desist In the mean
time, the passengers caught the cpl
demic of laughter and soon there was
a roar. The editor blushed many diff
ferent kinds of colors, and was glad
enough to get off at the nearest sta
ton and wait for another train.
Palisadian., 1911-11-01

there and introduce me and give them
al little talk about the school," he said
That's ALL he added.
But they don't know me from
ADAM | replied, "and don't know
that | could do you any good"
Yes, but you are white. You NAV
simply rise from your seat in the
aud1ence when | come on, tell them
you know me, that you were a friend
OF Henry w. Grady, and that you
were eleven years on the Atlanta
Constitution. That's all 1t will have
It's effect. And you can tell them that
brought a letter of introduction to
you from Clark Howell. 1t will help
me a great deal, you may be sure"
Palisadian., 1911-11-01
A Visit to Lakewood.

was much touched by the negro's
appeal, and coming at it did, [ was
glad enough to accommodate him.
he entertainment was a great sue
cess. | made the little talk for Tor
bert about as he had asked, and the
result netted him goodly sum-sev-
eral hundred dollars | came home
the next morning with a feeling of
duty well performed, and Torbert
never forgot the favor He ALWAYS
called on me in New York, and has
twice been to see me in Palisade. He
was never obtrusive, but always acted
as though he was full of apprecia-
ton for what | had done. He never
wanted to embarrass by his attitude.
l treated him as we'll as | would any
one and he never forgot it. He did
not wish to sit at my table, and |
know he would have refused to do so.
This was his humbleness and his ap-
probation for conditions he was sensi-
tive to himself. [ regard Torbert as
one of the finest men | ever knew,
black or white He had dark skin,
but his heart was pure gold. He sent
me many simple little evidences of
his esteem, and | valued them accord
lngly 1t is great pity there are
not more men like James H. Torbert.
His taking away on the 23rd of Sep
tember was the result of an accident
near his home, his horse running
away and throwing him out of the
buggy, crushing his skull There
has gone a splendid man and a noble
negro-a hero who sacrificed all for
his race. Peace to his memory!
c. T. L.
Palisadian., 1911-11-01
A Georgia Negro
+ THE PAL1sAD1AN

assmazeasaa1a-zs@~
h THE PALIsADlAN:
About eleven years ago there came
Z, New York a colored man, Prof.
mes Fl. Torbert, from the Fort Val
N Ca. High and Industrial School for
B5ored students of both sexes. Tor
II bore letter to me from Clark
lowell, editor of the Atlanta Con
zirtion. The letter contained the in
#rmation that the bearer stood high
i Georgia and was doing a great
IN in educating the colored youth
i his state along useful lines. Clark
Aoweu has always believed in the
anoer education and elevation of the
Ai6red race; not along the lines of
8cial equality, but in ways that
#auld raise his moral and utilitarian
8andards. Like his associate, Joel
aiandler Harris ("Unc1e Remus") }, Mr..
lowell appreciates the real value of
IN negro to his section, and has lent
II the aid in his power to give him
4, lust dues. 1t was HowelPs daring
n the negro issue that beat him for
e governorship in his race with
8oke Smith.
Noble Specimen of His Race.
/ Prof. Torbert was one of the finest
hes of the clean and honest, open
Ace negro | ever met. Humble to
degree, kind and gentle, full of ap-
aeciation, and highly intelligent, he
H Has a man among men, and one of
aousand He had elected a calling
: hat made his life a sacrifice of duty
b others. He became financial
gent for his institution, and it was
/ custom to visit New York once
twice a year to solicit aid for his
Ahool gave him all the aid in
] y power, and got the New York
8Pers to take him up. Some of them
ainted his photograph and helped
An along in his work He met
.Forge Foster Peabody, Pierpont
HOrgan, Helen Gould, and through
Ech houses as Kuhn, Loeb & Co., he
on made connections that were very
aluable to him. He was enabled to
aEcure from $4,000 to $4,000 a year
his northern pilgrimages for his
ahool. He worked necessarily, and
IL large correspondence with the
sldlng men Of the North and else
slere
Palisadian., 1911-11-01
Getting Money for His School.

iS NhO4lSy AOA Ills OSIlOOls
lorbert's untiring energies led him
70 many interesting schemes by
aach he could raise money for his
|nool; He brought with him upon
neral occasions three or four col
Ia young men, students from other
pools, and these aides gave concerts
winch they sang the Songs of the
uth. They would come up in sum
q and visit the resorts, singing at
s.elS' taking up collections, and
en singing in halls for the Fort
lucy School. One day about ten
sIS ago Iorbert came to me in New
ork and asked me if | would go
1n to Lakewood the following Fri
night to aid him at the Lakewood
me Pines hotel in an entertain
II II' ne was to present in the public
u that great caravansary. Ger
IaqDy apy l would go, | told him.
put what am l to do?" | asked
I5st st | had said yes before | knew
aa5 n he wanted.
mny, You see, | am going to inn
sSohate the character Of old Black
J, and the four boys are going to
me guitar and banjo and sing
d;s as old plantation melodies. The
a0ee a,enee Will be composed of hotel
h b,s, y ana down there they are all
people | want you to go down
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22

lheN scenery and interesting people,
are becoming Increasingly popular
with American and English holiday
makers The present season promises
to surpass all others in the number
visiting these countries. t.ts,
"Norway.s charms for holiday seek
ers are drawing an increasing number
of tourists year after year. Sweden
also has many attractive features for
the same class Of Travellers. But Fin.
land, with Its thousand lakes, is the
newest country on the tourist list. II
the tide Of travel there continues to
grow in volume Finland will soon be
on the beaten track One OF the at
fractions OF the Finland steamers sail.
Ing from this port is that the3 are un.
der Finnish captains. and that the
crew and staff and the fare are also
Finnish, SO that from the very mo-
ment the steamer has cast of its
moorlngs at. the Hull dock those on
board can enter on the novel expert.
ence OF life abroad"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22

The Reclamation Service announces
its latest homestead undertaking. the
Huntley irrigation project, in Mon.
tana, Is fast being settled up by new
Corners to the west. and that splen.
did crops of all sorts are being pro.
duced. One of the principle crops be.
Ing raised with success In the new
country is sugar beets. A report re-
ceived to-day said:
"Thirty-six hundred acres we're
planted to sugar beets this year. The
heavy lands on the project which at
first were avoided by the settlers s.o
proving the most desirable for sugar
beet culture. Seven beet dumps on
the project make short hauls foR the
farmers. +.
On Septembert12 there were 1O3 re-
naming farms available for settlers,
and the service reports that there Is
ample opportunity at this time to Sc,
cure first class farm less than two
miles from the hailroad, although sew
entccn farms were taken up by set.
tiers during the month OF August.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22

cobs and all, for half an hour. Then
take out tho cobs and put corn and
tomatoes into tho beef broth. which
has been strained and SKINNED. Boil
together for few minutes, season
with salt and pepper, and Just befole
serving add one cupful OF pure fresh
cream. ~ 4
Breast Of Lamb and Green Peas
After removing tho skin. put into a
saucepan of boiling water. and allow
to simmer for five minutes. Take out
and lay in cold water. Line the bot.
tom of stewpan with a few slices of
bacon. cut this; lay the lamb on top.
place a few slices OF lemon on the
meat 10 keep 1t white and make it
tender; cover with one or two more
slitss OF bacon; add one pint Of stock.
onion and herbs, and set to simmer
gently until tender. Put a portion OF
the green peas on dish and the lamb
on top. s5',
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22
tenler. dIhs sSSasl lsrnter u

tender! aifer adding en0ugG water to
keep themsfremS bnrning..s.Too much
water should be avoided II one de-
slres thick, rich marmalade. When
the fruit Is tender:remoye 1t from the
fire and .lethit become perfectly cold.
Then press the fruit through 'ricer
or coarse sieve. This will exclude the
seeds and skins. Let the fruit boil
down very slowly on the back of the
stove where there Is no danger OF
burning. '"When thick andrslossy like
jelly remove from the fire and pour 1t
into hot, sterilized glasses or tiny
stone pots: Let is become cold. ana
then seal with, an alright covering OF
melted parafllne. This rule has never
before appeared in print. 1t is an ex
cellent way to use up gnarled fruit oil
fruit that must be cut away consld
erably to remove bruises and spots
Reserve the smooth pears OF perfed'
shape for preserving and canning.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22
Gypsy Baron.


Fifty gypsy barons, typical .et tho
kind portrayed in song and story for
centuries. are on their way to Ameri.
ca, and will reach this country some
time this winter, according to adj
vices received at the tAustrn Hun
garlan embassy; here.
Such a band Of real "barons" Of the
wondering nation, never has been
seen in this country. On one OF. Two
occasions, half a dozen representa-.
tives Of the most famous OF the Hun.
garian tribes have paid Visit To
America, but this was done more for
mercenary reasons than for anything
else. o.. "A \. 81
The half hundred gypsies now en-
route for this. Country are to come
here merely because 1t is a place
which happens to be in the path OF
their wanderlngs. They do not an
ticipate going on the stage, or signing
any contracts. regardless OF induce.
ments, with any moving picture com.
panies. They are gypsies OF the .trl.
est type, and will not work for. two
reasons: one, because they do not
like to work. even on stage for a
thousand dollars a night; two. because
they do not have to work, being real
gypsy barons from that part Of the
Austro-Hungarlan empire where the
barons really dominate.
Fifteen years ago. the band left
Galicia on a wandering trip which is
to take them over every country and
every sea. The barons are taking
their own time. According to a re.
port received at the Austrian legation
from the consulate of the empire in
England. the band will sail for Amer.
lea Just as soon as passports can. be
secured for. them. g,
the tribe will spend several months
in the United States, Canada. and
Mexico. After touring the latter re.
public, they will make quick trip to
South America, where longer time
will be spent. ~ II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22
J Seeking New slahts.

Weary Of the rbeaten tracks abroad
constantly Increasing number OF
American and English tourists are
seeking new sights and experiences
in tho northern countries of Europe.
In giving his observations in an OIL.
cial report, us. Consul W. c. Hamm,
stationed at Hull, England, says:
Improvements have been made In
the landing stages Of Hull, the in.
creased number,of railroad trains in
connection with the North Sea boats
and the addition Of fast steamers have
caused the tourists and 1.-THE general
|fiublic8 lobe QUICK ID; respond. \.
Norway, Sweden ana Finland With
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22
A Recipe.

The following recipe makes de-
licious change from other forms O..
pear marmaladc. 1t contains no gin
ger or lemons, us do most recipes for
nutting up this fruit. The pears own
peculiar flavor is here in its entirety.
and II only one of the better favored
varieties is used 1t will not be in.
sipid or fiat" Reserve the ginger
and lemons for the more poorly fla.
vorcd varieties. Do not peel or core
the pears. There are elements in
both the peelings and the cores that
should not be wasted Cut the fruit
In quarters or slices. rejecting every
part that appears bruised. and for
every quart allow a level or n scam
cupful of sugar. Half a pint is moro
exact. as cups vary in size. In NIL
recipes in these columns n cup Is un.
dcrstood 10 contain half pint. This
is the standard In most cook books
Let the pears cook with the sugar TIL
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22
WASHINGTON LETTER
INTERESTING STORIES AT THE
= NATIONAL CAPITAL ACCURATE
LY AND TEReELY TOLD.

STORIES AT The
NATIONAL CAPITAL ACCURATE.
uY AND, TERcELY TOLD.
4 WASHINGTON, Sept. %. The
movement started on the Pacific
Coast looking toward the selection Of
the historic battleship Oregon 10 lead
the worldwide pageant that will open
the Panama Canal to commerce in
1915 is gaining such Roadway that it
is believed this vessel Is assured OF
the honor.
Assistant Secretary Of the Navy
Beckman Winthrop favors the propo-
sition, and explains that the only
thing necessary to bring about the
Oregon's selection is sufficient
amount of public sentiment in its To-
for. 80 -.
"The whole question is merely one
Of sentiment" said Winthrop to-day.
"and II the people Of the country
show that they would like to have the
Oregon, who won her first laurels by
the remarkable flight from Puget
Sound navy yard to Cuba by the pres.
ent roundabout route, 10 be the first
to go from ocean to ocean through the
newer and shorter way, the depart.
ment will see to II. that their wishes
are fulfilled! y.
The Oregon3ls now anchored at the
Puget Sound navy yard, Having just
been completely overoRulcd, and she
is pronounced to be it for another
such cruise as made her famous more
than decade ago, although anxious
10 make the proposed triumphal voy
age through the canal ahead Of other
vessels.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22
Sulphur.

Sulphur refined by the heat Of vol
canos is the latest problem confront
Ing tho customs officials of the Treas.
ury Department. For years sulphur
imported from Japan. because 1t was
naturally refined by two VOLCANOES. was
admitted free of duty. Recently the
policy was changed and tariff of 81
ton was imposed. A letter was re
Gently received calling attention of
the Department TO the fact that sui.
phur produced by It. Utna, Sicily,
came In free OF duty, and suggesting
that it should be subject to the same
tariff rate rs the Japanese product
An! answer was sent 10 the effect
that rs a stream of molten lava, deep
and deadly hot. was flowing down the
sides OF Mt: Etna 1t seemed unadvisa.
Bile to send special agent to that
place at the presen' time. The writer
of. tho letter was assured however.
that when things cooled down an Yin.
vcstlgation would be made Of SlcilIan
sulphur. IS.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22
Sold Men.

H- 10 y
!, Despite the fact that the, days Of
slavery are over. the practice OF SELL
ing men under the hammer has not
passed away Uncle Sam not only
toleratos 1t. but recently sold some
men at auction.
Yes, several men who have been In
his service so long that they have be.
come superannuated, were sold at
auction recently at the painfully low
price OF 50 for the lot, but OF course.
it must be admitted that these men
were3not real. live, honest;to.goodness
men. They were dummies who had
straddled artificial mules in the Post
office museum on the third floor OF the
PostofIlce building for many years.
Il Many of the maniklns which sold
for n pittance had seen wide travel
and had attracted the attention OF
countless thousands Some OF them
have been making all the big exposl.
ticns since the Worlds Fair in Chi!
cago in 1898. 4
LAS the figures stood on the side
walk beneath thes general postofilce
building they were a sorry lot. ORR,
entalism was predominant, tor the
Chinese and Japanese tletter.carriers
were spick and span, with hardly any
wear. noticeable. the Turk was shy
his muilpouch; 1.-THE sFrenchman had
|. lost most of his uniform, and the Ger.
man glaring at, the Frenchman throuh
sbristling fmustaches, was minus one
arm !. nearby the bearded Russian
stood at attention, butt the fur coat
That had been his In palmy days was
Egone. n
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22

Corn Soup-Boil a soupbone in two
quarts of water until the meat sepa.
rates from the bone. Boil three or
four large tomatoes, from which the
skin has been removed, and six OF
eight ears Of sweet corn from which
the corn has been cut. Cook together,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22

AGENTS Wanted for West Va. fer
selling hand made rope. Machines
sell on sight. Big. money! maker.
: Ten to fifteen dollars a day made
easy by good live men. Machine
sells TO farmers, stockmen, ndairy.
men. liverymen, saddles, factories
and mines. For particulars call aft.
err Q a. m. Manley Hotel, room: co.
A.. w. Keister. /, siiGilsa8 factor! 4
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22

man "a years OF age,
wants to correspond with woman OF
suitable age, object matrimony. Ad,
dress O.5R. care West Virglnian.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22

Lady-And you guarantee that the
parrot talks quite lot?
Dealer-Rather. His last mistress
sold him because she couldn't get a
word in edgeways.-Fliegende Blaet-
tpr .a.r, & tAss \ - 4 tHa = ~ ga
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22

WANTEo-Position Us janitor. work
in private family or hotel by middle
aged colored- man, sober and will:
ing to work. Address -" "a Hull
street, City. ~, rs Il
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22

1.-THE ver1nirorm appendix is Of no
real value to 4 human being, is IT."
"Well," replied the physician, tits
n good deal of 4 financial help to the
doctor who takes 1t out.'-Washing.
ton Star.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22

Charity Worker-You poor soul!
soul! Does your husband always
hang around the house all day?
Mrs: Tenement. (cheerfully)-In-
deed, no. Half the tonne he's in the
lockup-Life.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22
IN THE BEST OF HuMoR.

"a 1G-page letter from your sweet.
heart! What on earth does he say?'
"He says he loves me!"-Tit-Bits.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22

Mrs. Kicker-Did you hold short
sessions with your husband?
Mrs. Bocker-Yes merely had him
pass an appropriation bill.-New
York Times.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22
.wA1ITED, :, s.

VISIT THE OSHKOSH POULTRY
YARD at House No. /, Watson, and
get pointers OF HOW to get best re.
suits from your chickens. Costs
nothing for Information.
"a GEO WEISS.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22

THE. BEST LAND PROPOSITION
ever offered in West Virginia. IN.
DUsTRIAL ACRE TRACTS can be
bought now: at prices ranging from
100000 to $4,000 per tract. ONLY
oNE-TENTH cash. balance quarter
" payments, long time. See An,
thony!, Bowen; or Joe P. Flemming.
Room 1s Trust Building. Fairmor'
Viva. h
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22

After season Of feathers, roses
and ribbons. hats arc aagin trimmed
with birds wings. They are mostly
Hmilllner.made.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22

GlRL-Wanted girl for general house
work apply "H"' this office. $50
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22

Long t,inic effects are much to be
3seen.in new separate skirts, while the
4pleated insets at the seams give more
fullness when an extremely conserva.
tive model Is required.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22

tHWouldn't you like to go to heaven
Willie, and wear nice gold CROWN
asked the Sunday school teacher.
mot If a dentist is going to put It
on" said Willie.-National Monthly
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22

silk.and-linen season is passing,
and In Its wake will follow season
that will.sce satin on the crest of the
wave Of. popularity.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22

Very short tunics are shown on
many Of the now drcsse. Tho effect
Is OF n double skirt. which is coming
decidedly Into favor. q
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22

The skirt model attracting most at
5tention justnow is high-waistcd mar.
row garment, ornamented with one
tor two lines OF buttons from waist.line
TO hem In front.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-22

AND FOR sALE-EitHe I'VE o. tsr:
acres Of land. as. everyone wants. 10.
buy 1t one q good public road 4
two room house. and other ont
buildings on It and an kinds aof
fruit trees and a good III view Id
sight Of the street car line; in j
quarter mile Of the new pave street
on the Grafton! Pike. the OIL and gas
and coal goes with the laid; INT h
good place. one mile sof Fairmpnt.
Price right. Address to Mrs. fsaae
Moran, Fairmont, w. Va. n.
( No. A. is.,s