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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-14
ToLsToY's TRIBUTE TO LINCOLN.
written on the occasion OF the Lin.
coin Centenary

OF MI the grras national heroes and
: statesmen Of history, Lincoln Is the
only real giant. Alexander, Frederick
the Great. Caesar. Napoleon, Glad.
stone and even Washington stand in
greatness Of character. In depth OF
feeling and in . certain moral power
far behind Lincoln. Lincoln was q
man OF whom a nation has Il right to
he proud: he was a Christ in NINA.
tire. a saint OF humanity, whose name
Will live thousands of years in the lie.
gcllds Of future generations.
|, Now. why was Lincoln so great that
he ovarshadows all other national he.
roes:: He really was not a great gen.
eral. like Napoleon or Washington; he
was not such a skiiiiul statesman as
Gladstone or Frederick the Great; but
his supremacy expresses itself alto,
'gether in his peculiar moral power ana
in the greatness Of his character. It
Is natural that before he reached his
goal lie had to walk the highway Of
mistakes. But We find him, neverthe.
less. in every tendency true to one
main motive. and that was to benefit
mankind. He was one who wanted to
be great through his smallness. II he
had failed to become president, he
would be. no doubt, just as great us he
Is now. but only God could appreciate
It.
Washington was a typical American,
Napoleon was a typical Frenchman.
but Lincoln was a humanitarian as
broad as the world. He vas bigger
than his country--bIgger than all the
presidents together. Why? Because
he loved his enemies as himself, and
becaue he was a universal individual.
list who wanted to see himself In the
'world-not the world in himself. He
was great through his simplicity and
was noble through his charity.
Lincoln is Il strong type OF those
who make for truth ana! justice, for
brotherhood and freedom. % Love is the
foundation OF his life. That is what
makes him immortal and that Is the
quality of n giant. hope that his GER.
tenary birthday Will create an i'm.
pulse toward righteousness among the
nations. Lincoln lived and died 4
hero. and as 4 great character he will
live as long as the world lives. May
his life long bles humanity.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-14


lngton's birthday, the annual meeting
ofsthe societyof the Sons Of the Reyo.
luton IN West Virginia viii be held. 1T
the Fl. Henry club In Wheeling com.
meacins at . o'clock:
The board OF managers, OF which
Baird Mitchell IS secretary, has deem.
ed It advisable e vary the customary
mode Of procedure by dispensing with
the usual business session in the fater-
noonf followed by, a banquet In the
evening, combining the two with an
%old.tahioned Colonial dinner, where
the deeds of their ancestors may be
discussed and a.repast enjoyed. which
will be served by walters attired In
Colonial dress. while the banquet hall
Will be decorated in the national colors
and flowers.
Invitations have been sent; TO all the
members throughout the State. and
Judging from the many responses Of
acceptance this years meeting prom.
lses to be one Of the largest In the
history OF the organization, and the
banquet will doubtless be the most
elaborate and enjoyable eve given by
the society, which has several hundred
members in this State, tn majority Of
whom will be present.
Fairmont has a number OF members
OF the organization in the city. many
OF whom are arranging to attend the
session.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-14
The guest Of honor was Miss Caroline
Welton, OF, Piedmont, who is her guest.
For Rev. Probst and Family,

Honorins their pastor. Rev. L.. X.
Probst and family, the congregation OF
Grnce Lutheran church entertained al
a reception last evening at the church
on CASTOR avenue and Third street.
The occasion marked the opening OF
the third year OF the present p~astorate
and a large number of the members Of
the congregation and their friends call
ed to extend congratulations and ex..
press their appreciation OF his work
here. Rev. and Mrs. Probst. Mr.. J. f.
Shafferman. superintendent Of the Sun.
day school: Mrs. Louis keisel, presI.
dent Of the Ladies' Aid Society; Z. r.
Cassell. president OF the Brotherhood;
Mrs. oliver Wood, directress OF. the
choir. Rev. and Mrs. E. T. Hays, Of
Clarksburg, and Misses Mary and En-.
lily probst formed the receiving line,
and n number OF pastors of other de.
nominations We're also present, namely,
Rev. A. H. Beavin, Rev. i. N. Grlsso
and Rev. l.. D. Bowers. The members
Of the congregation presented Rev.
Probst With q suit OF library furniture.
"A course OF refreshments was served
by the young ladies' Of the church.
EsAss4sEaE41r y sArssW3NNkf
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-14

the composer taking from each what
ever suited his purpose. For instance,
It's Wagnerian in that there is u mo.
III for each character; although the
Influence of Puccini and the new TtaI.
ian;school. is perhaps most prominent.
The whole tone scale which Debussy
employed in "PeIIeas ct Melisande"
Is used, MS Mr.. Cadman thinks it lends
itself best to the Interpretation Of the
tragic.
The score follows the libretto as
closely as possible; indeed. with re.
markabte fidelity. the story being writ.
ten by Francis La Fleshe. son OF Chief
Joseph Of the Omaha tribe, and the
thereto prepared by Mrs. isberhart.
"Poia," also Indian in character and
written by a Pittsburger, was given
Its first production in Berlin last win.
ter. but 'Daomu" should have It's pre-.
mlere in Plttsburg.
MRS. eltonFHostcss
Mrs. ], g Welton entertained alnnmi.
ltbero o. friendsiiat cards yesterday after.
moon m hes homo II the Filth ward,
Al1atlsa fAN9adSiS4yNItS2g
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-14
CITY DIRECTORY
FOR FA|RMONT
Will BE COMPLIED BY POLK &
co. AND BOARD OF TRADE
GocALtMEN TO BE EMPLOYED.

In a Very short while E. l.. Polk &
Co.. working In conjunction with the
Falrmont Board Of Trade, will begin
soliciting advertisements and taking
names for u new city directory for this
city and adjacent towns,and It is a safe
guess that the directory will contain the
names Of 1900 inhabitants Of Fair.
mont proper, giving fully more than
5000 population. as sent out by the
government several months ago when
Fairmont's population for the census Of
1910 was given as a little more than
5000.
1t was stated exclusively In the
West Virginian several weeks ago that
there was n representative OF a large
directory publishing house in this city
looking over the field with the inten.
ton Of getting out a directory, and 1t
was suggested at that time that the
many wrongly and unnumbered houses
in Fairmont be remembered and it
would be well that council order that
all business houses and private resi-.
dences be properly numbered so that
when the directory shall have been is.
sued that any place in the city could
be located with some degree Of ccur-
acy and little trouble. It is not too
late yet to have the city houses re.
numbered. j
The directory Will not only contain
the name Of business firms anu indi.
viduals but 1t will have much general
information about the city of Falrmont
and this section OF the State.
A good, new city directory Is a long
felt want in Fairmont and one that
Will be accurate as possible. A dlrec-
tory is something like n fire depart,
ment-.when one wants It they want 1t
badly and quickly and II It's not cor.
rect 1t is about as useful as an out.of.
date railroad time table.
It is very likely that the directory
company will employ only local young
men to solicit advertising and canvass
for names, The al men will be EN-.
ployed III Il percentage basis while the
name co1lartorc will ho mi nj an much
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-14
THIRTY MILLION
NEW YORK CENTRAL WILL SPEND
THAT SUM ON. IMPROVEMENTS
FOR ROAD.

NEW YORK. Feb. Alt was an
nounced her today by the New York
Central that the directors OF the com
pany had authorized the issue OF thirty
millions Of three year Az per cent.
gold notes. The money is to be used
for Improvements.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-14
WILD GEESE.

A flock OF wild geese flew over Fair.
mont this morning shortly after seven
o'clock and We're going north. Accord
ing 10 the ancient dope" this means
that winter IS over, as the birds so
south In the fall returning north III.
spring!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-14

Classification Of your 80 let" I'D
makes It meet the would.bc reader Of
It more than half way.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-14
DENIES RuMoR.
3. g @. Not Contemplating Taking
day.
Over Coal and Coke Road.

l SSCI Sodl aIlu ~oNV Houu.
BALTIMORE, Md, Feb. 14.-De.
spite the fact that Wall street publica.
tons declare that the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad is soon to take over the
Coal and Coke Railroad Company,
President Willard stated yesterday
that his company had no such inten.
ton. He stated that the report was
due to the fact that one day last week
while in West Virginia. he made a trip
over that line. ''That Is the reason.
perhaps that Wall street believes that
the Baltimore and Ohio. will obtain
control OF that road. There Is moth
Ing however, TO the mmor." said he.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-10
MAY EMPLOY CITY PRINTER
TO DEMAND QUICK WORK

Department officials of the city
government express much dissatisfac-
ton at long continued and almost in
terminable delays in delivery of city
printing. Many reports and papers
are not made available for general use
until much of their value has been
lost For instance, the very compre-
hensive and elaborate annual report
of the Board of Health and of Chief
Health Officer Levy. embracing many
statistical tables on health conditions
in Richmond, with PARSONS for
many years past, has not come from
the printer. although completed and
delivered to the Mayor early in March.
Copy for all of the departmental an
nual reports was delivered to the con-
tracing printer. Clyde w. Saunders.
late in March. but several of the re-
ports have not been issued. and there
is no promise of when the annual
volume of city reports will be avail
able.
Tho Richmond City Code. compiled
by the City Attorney with care and
embracing amendments up to Sep
tember l, 1910. has not come from the
printer. though ordered printed in Oc-
tober, 1910. That order went to the
Capitol Printing Company under spe-
cial contract. and the Committee on
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-10
BECK OFFERS BUILDERS
COMMON SENSE ADVICE
Unable to Understand Why They Don t Pr vide
Quarters on the Roof Where They Can Sleep
Comfortably in Hot Wea her

in the Middle West and In the East
have made a special study of this
question. and when man is prepared
TO build a fine structure he is asked
II he doesn't want a little roof gar
den, where he can spend his nights in
peace and comfort. Few OF us are pre-.
pared TO take that heroic treatment
which calls for outdoor sleeping in
zero weather. but everybody would
jump for the open rooms if the chance
were offered. porch on the third
story would answer almost IS well
although II takes a little garden on
the top If you want. to get all the
benefit OF the breeze y system OF ad-
Unstable awnings would offer quick
protec ion against rain. II all OF us
could sleep out OF doors in weather
Ike this we would feel a thousand
times better in the morning, and wound
be better prepared to take up tie
struggle OF the day"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-10
NEW NJ mister
DULY INSTALLED
Former Judge in Iowa Ordained
as Pastor of Hoge Memorial
Church.

Rev. F. w. Phillips was ordained to
the Presbyterian ministry and in
stalled as pastor OF Hoge Memorial
Presbyterian Church last night in the
presence of a large congregation. The
services were conducted BY a com
mission of East Hanover Presbytery.
consisting of Rev. Russell Cecil. D. D..
Rev. f T. McFaden. u. D.. Rev j. Cal
vim Stewart, d. D.. Charles Lorraine
and John 5, Munce.
DR.. Cecil presided and preached the
installation sermon. The charge 10
the new pastor was delivered by DR..
Stewart. and that to the people OF the
compensation by pr McFaden.
Mr.. Philips was graduated this year
from Union Theological Seminary with
practicing lawyer, and was for a
time Judge OF one of the courts at
Des Moines, Iowa. a position which
he resigned several years ago en- ac-
count Of failing health After a year
or more spent in Canada. where his
health was established. Mr. Phillips
decided to enter the ministry, and for
the past three sessions has attended
Union Seminary, Ginter Park During
his senior year ne has filled the pulpit
at Hoge Memorial. serving as tempo
rary supply there since the resignation
of Rev. Vilden Schcrer about year
ago. The new pastor IS highly In
dorsed as leader among men. a man
of broad education and experience.
and during the time he has filled the
pulpit at Hoge Memorial Church the
work has been greatly enlarged
Hoge Memorial Church, located at
Nineteenth and Franklin Streets, is
an outgrowth of mission work started
many years ago by Rev Moses D.
Hoge. d. D. then pastor OF the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church who for
years preached each Sunday night in
Old Market Hall 10 large gatherings
OF all sorts OF men and women OF the
under world Later the work was put
on more permanent basis, church
organization being formed and build =
Ing erected. named after the founder.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-10
STREET BONDS TO
. STAND ON Merit
Council Unwilling to Vote Large
Sum for Temporary
Improvement.

Much business of importance will ba
transacted BY the Common Council to-
night II the evening does not prove too
warm for work. Business from the
other branch has been disposed of, but
all of the committee reports are yet
to be considered. including approval of
award of several contracts for street
improvements.
The Board of Aldermen meets to-
morrow night. but will probably ad-
journ its session, az sufficient time will
not eiapse TO prepare the papers acted
on by the Council tonight for concur
renee.
Apparently the street bond matter liz
not properly before either branch at
this time. President Peters has ruled
that the Board having rejected the or
dinance. there is nothing pending over
which to hold conference between the
TWO bodies Some members doubt this
ruling and have ASKED the City Attor-
ney to review the record A number,
however, agree that Mr. Peters's stand
Is correct and in accordance with the
rules OF the Council. The Board may
reconsider It's action. revive the ordi-
nance and proceed along different
! lines, but there arc many on both
sides Of the question a issue as 10 add
Ing bonds for street improvements who
say that 1t would be better TO start
over. Amendments offered in the Board
having been declared to have been ile-
gally passed. It IS held that a new or
dinnnce should be reported. whether
1t Includes street bonds or not. so that
whatever the final action. the record
may be kept perfectly clear. that there
may he no question hereafter as to the
validity of the bonds which might ar
feet their sale. Taking this view,
Chairman Pollard offered last Friday
night and had referred TO the Commit
tee on Finance a new ordinance carry
. 49, the Items originally proposed.
amounting TO 100000.
The view is expressed that IL would
be better TO allow this ordinance.
which finances projects already adopted
by the Council. to pass. so that the
money may be made available and the
improvem ents In South Richmond be
no longer delayed. Then the question
OF issuing street bonds may be taken
up on its merits.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-10
URGED BY MINISTER TO
LET COURT DEAL JUSTICE

Although number of colored people
declared early yesterday t they
would employ counsel to assist in the
prosecution of Officer C. 3. Gee. OF the
seaooard Air Line Railway believing
mat he was TOO hasty with his re-
Volver. they were advised by leaders
OF the race not to take action until
they were in fun possession OF all
facts.
The Rev. T. D. Lewis. pastor OF the
Second Baptist Church. colored, heard
the talk on his way to church for the
morning service. He was unable 10
get the details OF the plan suggested.
but he gave sound and sensible advice
to his people from the pulpit Dr..
Lewis said in : atement to his CON
gresation that he understo ! some ef-
tort was being mad to raise funds.
but he regarded that step as rather
hasty or premature. urging that they
wait until they got the facts. which
would come out 1T the inquest or the
preliminary hearing. He said that the
courts of Richmond were sufficiently
able to handle the situation. and that
the colored p opie should abide by the
courts action. Otherwise. he said. he
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-10
FROM CHURCH
TO OPEN ICE PLANT

practically exhausted Saturday night
by persons providing sufficiently to
TIDE over yesterday. y large supply
was manufactured yesterday by plants
working overtime
Hotels. restaurants and other large
consumers have felt the effect Of the
near-famine, and yesterday 1t was
necessary for them to resort to very
careful usage of what little they had
on hand
No Trouble To-Day.
One of the reasons for the shortage
was that smaller dealers had not in
creased their supply IN proportion to
the demand caused by the heat This
made it necessary for the larger con-
Germs TO supply their own customers
as we'll as those OF their small com
petitors.
However 1t Is believed that there
Will be no difficulty to-day in meet
ing all demands. Ice is now being
shipped here from Wilmington. Del.
and other points.
Dealers AT Norfolk and Newport
News Saturday night and yesterday
endeavored to have Richmond plants
supply them. but this was Impossible.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-10
GROCER ROBBED
Evans tore. on West Broad. Ran
sacked by Thief

On going TO his store. at 1917 West
Broad Street, yesterday morning. l. H
Evans. grocer. found that the place
had been broken oFen and entered
during the night. and further examt-
nation showed that the thief had
robbed both the safe and cash drawer
to the amount OF s222ss Besides the
money. he missed two watches and
revolver.
Entrance was gained through a side
window. the sash of which had been
smashed so s 10 admit the thiet's
body. Nothing Jes!des the money and
the other articles mentioned was
touche' though the thief went through
everything in his search for money.
and scattered papers all over the
floor
The police were notified and De-
tective-Sergeans Bailey and Wiltshire
were detailed on the case. From clues
they found they are satisfied that they
will soon be able to lay their hands
on the guilty person.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-10
ELKs GO ON SPECIAL
Big Delegation Leaves to Attend Meet
Ing In Atlantic City.

Two hundred Elks left the city yes
terday morning at 9:i5 on a special
train over the Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac Railroad to attend
the Elks' Grand Lodge. which con-
venes in Atlantic City to-day Promi-
nent among the party were Exalted
Ruler John b. Bliley and Grand Dele
gate b. o. James.
That Richmond Lodge. No -. stands
good chance of winning one and pos
sibiy two, prizes in the big parade
Wednesday was the belief expressed
by many Of the antlered tribe before
leaving the city. II is believed that
at least 225 Richmond Elks will be in
line as many went to the meeting place
last week. Several are spending the
summer at Atlantic City
The costume to be worn by the local
delegates Is an attractive one The
suits are of gray. while the hats are
of white straw, with a purple band.
The band bears the inscription. Rich
mond Lodge No. 10. b. p. o. Elks."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-10
TRY HINES TO-DAY

DrnGEist TO Appear In Hastings Court
on Charge of Numbering C. II. Conway.
After repeated postponements. oscar
T. Hines, the druggist. who on last
Christmas Eve is alleged TO have
killed Charles Matthew Conway, Will
be tried in the Hastings Court this
morning.
Conway was killed, It is alleged.
when he attempted to re-enter Hines's
drug store after the latter had or
dered him away. AS Conway at
tempted to get into the store. after
being warned not to enter. Hines, thor
oughly provoked. picked up a piece
OF plank and struck him on the head.
Seeing that the blow was likely to
prove fatal. Hines did all he could for
the injured man. and had the city am
hulance summoned But Conway died
within few minutes
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-10
Fritz Sitterding Gamely Take:
Law Into His Own Hands
to Prevent Panic.
CROWD QUICKLY SUPPLIED
Wagons Locked as They Hurry
Through Streets to Prevent
Hold-Ups.


5u'''i''oheu rom cnurch nE an almost
b I'm, ''icheh "nnploye' fritz sitter
40. ~ ray 20 t"e pan
~ ,a'e I'm re Co''lpanE' ii"i
,, 80 az. S.aS S'es's' % Mi'ien ne -
49, "a anu iouho croNu u hioi
- "'-,e" n,'H I!I'u' -.
.', ne ~. u'hS iost
"o '''.'e IN ,o,ueIihs tie P'ate t"roWh
70 s"PpiY 'ne puo'ie Win what
Desplte me SUNDAY
"a" ne ts!' no nesltahsN ~ meeting
'''e oei'ia!i"s ol 'ne SWeiter'hs people
ime tor o"'cIS Acti"n'
e'np!oyeS VINO were al me
pirnt Wheh me crowd began 10 sa'ner
;este'uay forenoon were al loss 10
snow what 10 40. As me NUMBER m
CEASED s! anu 'he cries became more IN
sistchs, messenger was sent tor MT
sitterding, who took the law into his
own hands
All VINO VISITED me consumers were
gwen as much ice as theE couia carry
nome.
NOT only was Mi. SlttcrdinSs plant
neslegeo' nut the other seven plants
IN 'he Fly were called upon Tor ICE
Most oil these supplied only regular
patrons, refusing transient customers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-10
SPEAK AT GLEN ECHO
Candidates for County Offices VIII
Seek support OF Voters

Interest in the Campaign OF candi
dates for nomination by the Demo-
cratic primary next September is
growing each day in Henrico county.
Politics is being discussed on ali sides.
The struggle was formally Launched
about ten DAYS ago with a big mass
meeting in Highland Park. when all
of the aspirants, except three. made
addresses.
The second meeting Will take place
next Friday night at $40 o'clock at
Glen Echo. when all of the candidates
will appear TO ask the support OF the
voters OF that community
Henrico will elect all OF Its officers
this year-county clerk. treas urer
commissioner of revenue for upper
and lower districts. sheriff. Common
wealth's attorney. supervisors. over
seers of the poor and constables
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-10
PAPERS NOT RECEIVED
state Chairman EiIyson Has No Com
ment ON NOrfnlk Situation

state Chairman j Taylor Euyson
SAID last night tina, he had received
no word of any kind from Norfolk IL
regard TO an appeal 10 the state COM
mittee from the results OF a recent
that his only information was from
press dispatches which stated that the
papers had been mailed and that pend
ing their receipt he had no statement
to make in regard 10 the matter Dis
patches from Norfolk indicate mat the
citizens who are contrasting Fusion rule
In Norfolk county asser; that practi-
caliy every member 81 tha county com
mittee is aAliated with The fusjonists.
ana ior that reason the citizens desire
that their APPEAL from the results OF
the primary b heard directly hy inc
State Committee
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-10
PARK CONCERT PROGRAM

March. "semper Fidelis". 49,. sousa
Overture. Morning. Noon and Night"
characteristics La raloma" .Yardier
Waltz. Blue Danube. . Straus
Cornet solo. Rocked in the Cradle
of the Deep"
Z. Colognor!
Vocal solo "Aii That Ask of You
is Love ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Ingram
Harry Zarrow.
Selection. Chocolate soldier. .straus
March. Carmen" Bizet
Finale. Star SpanElcd Banner. Key
Joseph c. Kessnlch, Bandmaster.
Schedule OF parks for week of July
10:
Monday nigst-Marshall Square.
Tuesday niGht-Monroe Park
"Wednesday right-Gamble's Hill.
Thursday night-Was hington Ward
Park.
Friday night-,refferson Park
Saturday William Byrd
Park