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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-25
FOR RENT

RooMs-one or two furnished rooms
to gentlemen. 7a5 Glen Ave. 542.R
Bell phone. u
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LosT-Ladles, roiu watch "a -
Compass on Job. Return 10 Hcli,6
s drug store, 3of Water! 81, fcfs r..
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her furniturel"
N suppose" said Johns mother,
that he naturally thinks I know best;
having had more experience than Ger.
trude! When was q grill was taught
useful things about cooking and sew.
Ing and marketing instead OF passing
! my time at bridge and running about!"
WELL" snid.the BRIDES mother, "a
have tried to bring UP Gertrude with
Ideas about mere domestic details. and
! must say that expected shed marry
a man who could take care Of her prop.
erly! What the child is going to do
with only one servant l don't know!
"oh. she's cheerful enough about II,
but to think OF her having to answer
the doorbell herself Is just dreadful
especially when she needn't have done
1t! don't like to boast, but you're
Z in the family now, and will say that
Gertrude could have married a man
woltf half million II she had any
sense-thutis. OF course, John is all
right and / like him."
The bridegroom's mother set down
her teacup. Il want to. tell you now"
she said heatedly, that Gertrude is q
mighty lucky young woman to get
John! Any girl might thank her stars
II: he chose her for a wife! There
isn't a better looking, smarter boy In
the whole United States. As for his
disposltion-well. mnny's the time I've
said to his father, Henry. we'll never
raise that chIlL for he's too! sweet
tempered used 10 cry about Il
sometimes! Maybe IT'S n good thing
that he has such n wonderful dispose.
ton, since he's marrying Gertrude; for
these modern girls that have been
spoiled nre hard to get along with"
Gertrude hard to get along With"
cried her mother. well, II you knew
how she has TO humor John and give
in to him you'd think the shoe was
on the other footl My child has a per.
Ifectly:ange1ic nature! I've said to her
mnny md f1any ftme ts.car} r,,ia
whatever Won AZ Jon.t be n doormat,
;ts ali right AT 'f,rst bnt I'm mi %.
ing N SOC Won n downirodden obnsod
neglected. suffering WIfe!'
"My heart aches for her whea ;
nm flint she hns been accustomaa "a,
GertriIde /, de,Icote and TIC aoin. T.
he n great hardsbIn for har 20 90. ~
nj eight o.tIock for brearSastn -
l"Hardsb1n,"2 ecbood fobn.s mo,ho,
Indignantly nWell al, I've eot n on,
"a lint INV Dill who isn,, sIaS sd
thankrn, HAT shss cot "1obn ~ al
breakfast with is-,sS" -
saWbv ~ oat,h n,v 800, ,,,su,,,,.
child cyor uantad - p, U ~, e.Sst
family Ia bevand me ~ nriad .ha ur1 JHs,
chances n Same n. tho,,,,, o ssa u ,s,,s,
have becn blind ~ bynnot I S' Sh a
3Iohn.s .,,ner,o,. Ia a,ar,, ~ ,.s sS
m course h.sh,s dono .n,,s,s,u us
vol COW ,,dar,na a., thn s'.ar"a ' =, a.,
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WANTEc-position by experienced
Stenographer who also understands
bookkeeping. Address "a. B. c."
305 Hamilton street. Fairrnont W.
Va. 4
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WAhTEo-Girls to fold and do light
work in printing office. Apply Job
Dept, West virglnlan.
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MARcoNI WIRELESS sTocK-For
a limited time an offer OF $500 per
share Is made for Marcui1i Wire
less Preferred Stock. Address or
apply Wireless care West, Viz.
glhian. ~ = ats Z *
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oFFIcEs-For .eu. a few first class
office rooms In Peoples National
Bank building. corner Main and
Monroe streets: apply at the bank. I
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FOR SALE Or sHENT-Residence on
East Park avenue. Consol. Phone
Slo.Y Z. { . '3'',;a -. -
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ENG ossiNo. Resolutions. DIplorai'
Certificates Memorials. SHOW carl
Lettering ind Pen Work of eyefy
description; secnte "a "A 4 taospatl
manner at reksoasblS pfioss. u
ion business College, Z. q. liin1ss
Mgr. 4 &
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FOR sALe-Three Z room and one 8.
room cottages In Second ward. In
qulre 228 corner Washington an
Jefferson streets. rs r.,
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FOR SALE OK RkNr-Four largo
stories, 420 Jackson st. Wsterf gas
! and electric light, elevator. Apply.
NJ. H. Kinkedd, CITY. ~ q IS
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"There they are now" said the
trlde's mother. Poor Gertrudel She
looks so foolishly happy"
MY poor boy!" murmured Johns
mother. craning her neck. HE doer
seem absurdly, cheerful"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-25

Delicious Rye cakes.
Place in mixing dish one egg well
beaten, one tablespoonful melted but
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-25

LoTs-For sale TWO good lots 1t cor
8 ner OF Race street and Pittabury
avenue. Inquire OF Geo. p. HuE.
man. S0S Locust Ave. an.
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IosT-PocketbOst. SATURDAY, aElSi..
noon. small black pocke!bo6E Will
owners name on card Oh inside. III
receipts, and ss5 ii uonny. yiSai
VIII be rewarded BY returning san6
70 ginkney ArAett iit McKinney
street. n.
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FOR sALE-Trnnsfer wagon; 1 horsa
very strong. address, 4. N. Hasn1
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~ d y. y. MllI2Ehs
Clerk ;of the CITY OF Fairmiont.
Sept 5, Oct. 30. 10. rs, " I, &
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OFFICE RooMs-For rent yone once
room, fifth floor and three rooms on
third floor jacobs building. Apply
Geo. M. Jacobs. ;t7s
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FOR RENT-3 rooms at as Diamond
ST., First ward. u
The National tribune., 1911-03-16
REV. HENRY n. COUDEN.
VIII tic Democrats Continue Him rs
Chaplain OF the House?

Comrade Henry n. Couden was elect
ed unanimously as Chaplain of the Ma
tionaI House of Representatives in De-
cember, 1895. He has with each re-
curing Congress up 10 the present been
selected to fill that exalted position.
This is precisely what was expected,
for DIR. Couden. strong, dignified, able
and eloquent, is just such personality
as pleases all, whether the statesman
for waom he intercedes or the most
humble parishioner for whom he
breaches or prays.
AS Chaplain he has known no politi-
cal party, known no creed, but is the
personifcation of good will to ALL To
know the man is a blessing; to hear
him benediction. BY nature eloquent
he has added to his graces a liberal ed
ucation, attained since his discharge
from the army under the severest pos
sible conditions, /. e., total blindness,
and that blindness incurred in 1863,
when in the front rank of his COM
mand, he received from a guerrilla
band a load of small shot full in his
face, the glorious light went out, and
he was totally blinded.
His last view on earth was the BUSH
whose gun was pointed at him
The National tribune., 1911-03-16
WASHINGTON, THURSDAY

the Merrimac's port and knocked OFF
the muzzles of two guns, and, as We
learned afterward, killed and wounded
10 men. But this did not stop her
progress. She continued under full
head of steam, and raked the Cumher-
land with her pivot gun from stem to
stern, and, still keeping on her way,
struck her full under the starboard four
channels, delivering her fire at the same
time
The force of this terrific blow drove
the Merrimac's ram so far into the
sides of the Cumberland that it was
broken of, and as she withdrew a hole
was opened in the Cumberland's side
almost large enough to drive a team
of horses thru. We could see the bow
of the Cumberland settle down, and her
fate was decided. Nevertheless she
continued to fight with the persistence
and energy of desperation, and never
did a crew fight. ship with more spirit
and hardihood than those brave fellows
of the Cumberland while their vessel
was going down.
Sinking of the Cumberland.
The guns crew kicked off their Shoes
and stripped to their waists; tanks of
cartridges were hoisted on the gun deck
and opened, and round after round was
fred at the ironclad. The last shot was
fired by a gunner who had both hands
shot away, and he pulled the string
The National tribune., 1911-03-16

Directly opposite us, east across the
bay, was Sewell's Point. six miles;
south, across the James River, was Pig
Point, five miles (both heavily garri-
soned sby the rebels), and Norfolk about
IL miles down the river. Anchored in
the channel about 800 yards opposite
our camp We're the Z. s. frigate Con-
gress, so guns, and the sloop-ef-war
Cumberland, "a guns, both sailing YES
sells. There were also the screw frigate
Roanoke and her sister ship, the Min
nesota, 40 guns each. These two We're
mostly stationed at Fortress Monroe,
looking for blockade runners.
Before the war these four vessels
were considered the pride of the Amer
lean Navy. and had been regarded as
the highest and most perfect ships of
war of the period. Yet it required but
the experience of a single afternoon in
Hampton Roads to show US that all of
them were antiquated, displaced and
superseded, and that a new era had
opened in naval warfare
Many rumors about the Merrimac's
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boats, the Beaufort and Raleigh, carry
ing one gun each. They turned direct
" into the channel toward Newport
News. The Merrimac approached I'M
der full head of steam. making direct
line for the Congress and Cumberland.
During this time our pickets had been
driven in by the cnemy's land forces.
under Magruder, and we soon found
out that we had our hands full with
the Jchnnies on our front and rear
But we soon found out also that they
were not going To attack US right away
us they seemed to be waiting for devel-
opments from the water front.
1t was just O'Clock when the Merri-
mac opened fire with solid shot from
her bow guns, she having passed along
the starboard side of the Congress,
whose shot and shell rebounded from
her iron sides like popcorn dancing on
the top of a red-hot stove, and steering
directly fer the Cumberland, which was
manned with crew of about 500 off,
GERS and men. The latter received her
with discharge of shot which entered
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while he was rushing on the enemy.
He was never afterwards blessed with
the sight
In April, 1861, Comrade Couden. then
Is years old, enlisted on President Lin
coins first call for $4,000 men. He was
campaign. He was in the battles of
Laurel Hill, Carricks Ford, Green Briar
and other skirmishes. He was in the
battles of Shiloh and Perryville. He
was afterwards transferred TO the First
Mississippi Marine Brigade in February,
1863. Near Austin, May "a, 1863, he
received the wounds above mentioned,
and has been in total darkness since.
Comrade Couden after discharge took
the full seven years course in the
School for the Blind at Columbus, o.
Feeling afterwards an urgent call for
the ministry, he entered the Theologi-
cal Department of the st. Lawrence
University at Canton, n. Y. where he
remained three years. Later he sue
cessfully filled pastorates at Madrid, n.
Y; WilIoughby, o.; Chatham, Mass,
pastorate at last-named place TO enter
upon his duties as Chaplain Of the U. S.
House of Representatives.
Here in Washington none know him
but to love him. His is most engag-
ing personality. BY the aid of his ac-
complished wife he keeps fully abreast
with the times. He Ias a prodigious
memory. He quickly grasps and holds
all he hears or reads, for he reads
raised letters, and he has many such
books in mis- library He can repeat
verbatim many of the masterpieces in
English literature. -
There will be political change in
the complexion of the next Congress
and the offices of that Congress will
doubtless be changed. The officers OF
the House of Representatives generally
will and should be in harmony with the
politics OF the dominant party.
Will the Democrats of the House cast
aside their old friend, DR. Couden? Will
it be to get better man? None can be
found.
Rev. DIR. w. H. Milburn, blind, but
not blinded in battle. was few years
ago very properly elected by the Demo-
Gratis as Chaplain of the House of Rep
reSentativeS. When the Republicans
obtained control of the House they re-
elected DR.. Milburn, tho a Democrat
Subsequently Dr. Milburn was elected
by the Democratic u. S. Senate to the
position of Senate Chaplain. When in
turn the Republicans gained the as
cendancy in the Senate DR.. Milburn
was again elected Chaplain of that
body, and retained his place in the Re-
publican Senate until called to his re-
ward in heaven. The act of the Re.
publicans was wise, even from a politi-
cal standpoint.
Let us hope our Democratic friends
Will treat DIR. Couden as good old blind
Chaplain Miiburn was treated by the
Republicans of both House and Senate
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with his teeth and went down with the
vessel. Nor was it mere idle display
of gallantry, this holding on to the last,
for in those days of naval battles the
game was not over until the last gun
was fired. as even a chance shot might
recover the day for a seemingly beaten
com ba tant.
For about three-quarters of an hour
from the time the Cumberland was
struck until she sank) the eneray's full
fire was concentrated upon her. At this
point the Merrirlac's commander hailed
and demanded surrender, but the brave
Lieut.. Morris refused. Already the small
boats were being lowered and made
fast in a line OH the shore side. a. At
about 5 o'clock word was signaled
ashore that both magazines were
drowned, and the crew were seen jump
ing overheard 10 save themselves, as
the water was now flooding the gun
deck, and the last gun was fired as the
ship reeied over to port, and moment
later the pride of the American Navy.
with the old flag still flying from her
The National tribune., 1911-03-16

On May IS. 1861, our regiment, the
I'd. n. Y, left Troy, N. Y, with full
ranks, and arrived by steamer James
sAdeer at Fortress Monroe, Sunday, May
"a. and went into camp about one mile
from there, where we remained until
after the battle of Big Bethel ON Aug.
we were ordered by Gen. Butler by
fransport TO Newport News, where we
remained thru the Winter, having
erected comfortable log barracks for
each of the 10 companies and the on
GERS. There were stationed alongside
of us the eth n. Y, the LIST N y, the
goth N Y, four companies OF ELS
worth's Fire Zouaves, the 2Oth ind.'
one company of cavalry and two bat
teries of artillery. land and water bat
terry, the latter being defended by six
heavy Columbiads.
The National tribune., 1911-03-16
A New Summer and Winter Resort.

Plans are being drawn for the st.
Andrews Bay Development Co. of a
spacious and sumptuous hotel TO be
erected on the most slightly location in
it's new town of Lynn Haven. The ho-
tel will have every feature of comfort
and convenience to which the first-class
tourist is accustomed and will be adapt
ed to the enjoyment of its guests in
Summer as well as in Winter.
st. Andrews Bay in Summer is re-
freshed by the daily breezes which
spring up every morning with the regu-
larity of the sun and sweep hundreds
of miles across the cool waters of the
Gulf of Mexico. These breezes are like
daily tradewinds, and not only modify
the Summer heat, but drive away the
insect pests which are such common
nuiSances at most of the resorts of the
Atlantic Coast from st. Augustine to the
shores of Maine.
The thermometer never rises above
90 in the Summer, an agreeable con-
trast with the dos-day records shown
in July and August at Atlantic City,
Beverly and even Mount Desert, which
frequently rise above 100, while in Win
ter there are weeks and weeks of glori-
Gus sunshine, with temperature of
above 70, with only an occasional drop,
never lasting more than a couple of
days. when an open fire seems pleasant
IN the evening. The Bay is a sports
mans paradise, whether he be a deyo-
tee of the gun or the rod, and either in
Summer or Winter sport is to be had.
Motor boating has no better sheet of
water than is offered by the ITO square
miles of the Bay, with its tortuous
shore line and entering bayous and
creeks, and when this hotel is complet-
ed to give suitable and accustomed ac-
commodations the name of the Bay will
doubtless be linked with famous motor
boat ev ents.
The hotel is being built with the
needs of the better class of tourists in
mind. and in its appointments will be
fully up to the standards established
on the East Coast
The National tribune., 1911-03-16
Strong Support.

Z. :. Deavitt, one of the best-in-
formed men in Vermont on pension
matters and convincing writer, wrote
strong letter to the Montpelier pa
pers IN support of the Sulloway bill,
which was published, and had a marked
influence. He showed clearly the exag-
gerated estimates of the cost of the bill
which had Seen made to defeat it.
The National tribune., 1911-03-16
Lincoln and Cabinet and Gen. ScOt.

This group of nine famous men. painted 1861
in White House by Schussele. the great French
artist. is made into a Photo Etching Of rare
beauty and historical value. size I0xI5 inches.
Veterans buy for children and grandchildren.
Price IL cents each, postage paid; three for
% cents. Battle of Shiloh, same price. Ma
tional Art Co., so Bromfeld St., Boston, Mass.
The National tribune., 1911-03-16
81 THE NORTHUMBERLAND FIGHT.
How The Terrific Naval Duel Looked to Those
Ashore.

coming had been current for some days
in the camp and among the fleet, with
out any visible results, and the pre-
vaiiing opinion in regard to her was
only one of skepticism.
1t was known that extensive altera-
lions had been made in her, but it was
not supposed that her powers of resist
ance would render her shot-and-shell
proof under the fire of such broadsides
as the two vessels named and our water
battery.
Appearance Of the Merrimac.
Saturday afternoon, March s, 1862
an alarm was sounded, the long roll
was beat, the troops were under arms
and our long-eypected visitor, the Mer-
rimac. was seen coming up from Nor
folk, accompanied by two small gum
The National tribune., 1911-03-16
FROM BULL RUN TO APPONATIOX,
Natures Remedy for

Secohu Eutioh7Just FROM the treSS.
Greatly enlarged and improved. Contains e5
more pages than the first edition. twice as
many Illustrations. No change in price $i.I2,
including postage. If you are not satisfied
with the book, your money will be returned.
Send for copy. 1t pleased both sides. Note
the following: Your book is fine: ilIustra-
tons splendid. Send me IS copies for distri-
button among my old friends and comrades"
John l. Smith. ~ $. 9Th St, Philadelphia, Pa.
tMr. Smith is the historian of the 11Sth Penna-
Volunteers. in which he served throughout the
war; l.. w. Hopkins, General j. E. b. Stu
arts Cavalry, 6th Virginia Regiment. C. s. Al
100 Il. Lexington ST., Baltimore, Nd.
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VARICOSE VEINS. sac ~ sss,.

are completely cured with inexpensive home nsst.
menf. IL absolutely removes the pain. swelling, ured
ness and disease Full particulars on receipt etnamps
w. :. YOUNG. p. D. f.. 33s femsls S.. Springfield hasA
The National tribune., 1911-03-16

powder and slivers of iron and he was
blinded and stunned, but blind as, he
was he could see the stream of light
from the roof, and, unable to determine
the extent of his injury, he had the
presence of mind to give orders to put
the helm to starboard and sheer off.
With the Captain disabled and the
Quartermaster dazed by the shock it
was some minutes before word was
passed to the turret Of the disaster in
the pilot house, and when Lieut.. Greene
came out and passed forward he found
the Captain at the foot of the ladder,
stunned and helpless, his face black
and streaming with blood.
Leaving him to the Surgeon, Greene
mounted to the pilot house and Lieut..
sinners replaced him in the turret, and
the vessel, which during the moment Of
unavoidable delay had been without a
Captain and steaming no one knew
whittier, once more faced the enemy,
ana drove them forcibly into the chan
mel of the Elizabeth River on a dead
retreat
The National tribune., 1911-03-16
FORCED BY GRATITUDE
OF HUNDREDS
To Repeat His Offer
of Feb. 10th I'm The National Tribune

I have been SO moved
the past few weeks by
the gratitude of readers
that i have decided to
make again the offer
which 1 made in the
Feb. 18th issue. This is
what / said: II am CO.
ing to Give Away q Free
Trial Treatment for
Deafness to every suf-
ferer who arks for IT."
People by the hundred
have come to my office.
and letters of request
have poured In: letters
OF grateful thanks have
also poured in. From ev-
cry part OF the continent
the people whom l have
cured of that terrible
affiiction - Deafness -
arA Ell
The National tribune., 1911-03-16

A letter from Washington says: ALLOW me
to thank you thousand times for the good
hearing you have restored to me-" letter
from Chicago says: II bless the day I saw
your offer, for you have cured me Of Deafness
Deafness Treatment Free
These many letters of gratitude have touch
ed my heart, and so 1 say again to the read
ers Of The National Tribune: II will give
away a free treatment for Deafness to every
sufferer who calls at my office who writes
for it"
This offer can only be made for a very short
time. II you are Deaf, have any trouble
with your ears. come write for free treat
ment.
This trial treatment Is entirely free. / want
to help you. know what you suffer in the
approach of Deafness and the intolerable
agony OF complete Deafness i know that
have cured many, many people who were
Deaf. i want you to have the same opportu-
nifty to hear again. Send now a postcard or
letter request. Don't delay, 1t may be too
that something is wrong with your ears. be on
the safe side and send for trial treatment. 1t
won't cost you anything. II you growing
Deaf and have become discouraged and tired
OF experimenting, profit by the example of
those who have been cured by my treatment.
Many of these people thought they never
could be cured. they tried so many different
things which never did them any good. MY
treatment restored their hearing.
Send to DR.. Edward Gardner, Suite 967, IS
West 33d St, New York City, and get the
Free Treatment.