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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-25

OFFICE RooMs-For rent three
rooms on third floor Jacobs build;
ing. Apply Geo. NJ. Jacobs. i.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-25

oFFlcEs-Fori sect q few first class
office iroomg IN Peoples, National
y Bank sbiilcing, Corner a5faffi -sAfd
(. Monroe streets. Apply at the bank.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-25

brief caller at the Amos farm here
Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Pitcher, OF Nc.
Keesport Pa, were visiting the for.
mer.s patents here recently.
Miss May Palmer, Of Falrmont, is
spending few days with the family
Of ]. N. Priekett. ,l54
On account OF u Few cases OF diph-
iberia near here, the literary society
was laid over Saturday night. :.
The brass band Of this place gath.
cred at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Z,
A!Piteher on Wednesday night OF last
week where the evening was spent
very pleasantly with plenty OF music
both vocal and instrumental after
which dainty refreshments were
served which were greatly appreclat-
ed by. all present.
We understand the contract has
been let for the new bridge at this
place which will be built in the. near
future.
Mr.. Corrotliers, of near Snhthtown.
was a business caller at this place
Tuesday.
Grove Sergent. who was hurt at
Montana some time ago We learn Is
. JACK THE RIPPER.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-25

TWO ROOMS for light housekeeping
apply ITO Merchant street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-25

HARRlsBURG,s Oct. 24.-John B.
Gil, Of Cambria, is substituted for
JohnSW. Leach as the Prohibition can.
didate for Judge Of Cambria county.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-25

SHANGHAI, Oct. 2l.-The. rebels
today catured treaty at Port Kiu
Kiang.
A short fierce fight ensued.
They burned the government build.
lngs and slaughtered many Manchus.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-25

uNAPARALLED OFFER AND. 4 On
HEARD Of TERMS to buy acre
tracts close in to the City that aIs
Favored by nature and developed
by industry Fairmont is q sure
Winner and must become MIS-
TRES Of this Valley. INDUSTRIAL
acre tracts are real bargains and
you can buy them for ONE-TENTH
cash, balance in quarterly payments
on long time. g
THINK OF 1T. ACT JUICKLY,
See Anthony Bowen or Joe P. Flem
ming, Room 16 Trust Building.
Fairmont, W. Va. 4.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-25
FOR SALE

FOR SALE OR RENT-e room house
Water or gas. NJ. H. Kinkead. Con.
..solidated phone 1881 Scpy
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-25

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 16 Trust Building. Fairmop,
W. Va 4.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-10
MANY FLEE FROM
CHINESE WRATH
Outbreak in Provinces Augurs
III for All For
eigncrs.
NO TIDlNGS RECEIVED
Thirty Americans Among Refu-
gees Who Are Threatened
With Death.
lspeeial cable to The Tlnes-D<pa,oh.l

lSpectai Gable to The Times DNpatch.l
Pcking, September o-For three days
no messages have been received from
the 100 foreigners gathered AZ Ching
Tu. capital OF S2e-Chucn Province. for
safety from the mobs which have been
running riot in the surrounding dis
trlots for some time past The Chinese
Viceroy ordered the foreigners to leave
the city. and II is believed they are
now making their way tbward the Yang
Use Iliang. about 500 miles away. by
cart or river Anti-foreign placards
have been posted for many weeks. II
is reported that the frgitivez are under
scort OF Chinese troops. but It is con
sidered questionable II these troops
would oppose their own people should
an attack bemade upon the foreigners
There are British gunboats on the
Yang Use above the gorges which ex.
tend from Ichans to Chung King. The
American ships we're ordered up river.
but We're unable to proceed above
Ichang many hundred miles from
Ching-Tu.
Tho Americans among the refugees
number thirty. With the exception of
a representative OF the American To-
bacco Company, all are Methodist or
Baptist missionaries. Placards which
have been posted in many places state
that foreign bankers have been enrich
ing themselves on the poverty stricken
Chinese
The most influential Chinese news
papers IN Peking give unqualified sup
port to the agitation in the provinces
and petitions have been presented to
the throne asking that the railway
program he rescinded and that the
provinces be permitted to construct the
lines which have been projected by the
government with the aid OF foreign
capital.
1t is pointed out that surrender
on the part OF the government would
mean the gravest calamities In the
first place no railroads would be con-
structed as It has already been urged
by the government that the provincial
authorities are incompetent for such
task. as well as corrupt In the
second place. II would mean the cessa-
ton of governmental control. and
finally financial relapse would be
certain. which some OF the legations
believe would be the beginning of the
empires downfall
The food situation in China is the
most serious In years From Hankow
come reports that troops are driving
the food refugees from the cities. The
English papers in Shanghai say:
We suppose that half the popula-
ton of the Yang Use valley must be
supported through the coming winter
or starve Probably this is the most
appalling disaster in the history of
China"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-10
WILL ASSUME ROLE
OF MORAL TEACHER
lait's Trip to West Not Alto
gether for Political
Purposes.
HAS SOME EMPHATIC VIEWS
He Believes That Marriage and
Divorce Situation Should
Be Remedied.
Especial to Tho rime.-plspa,ch

Special to The Times Dispatch.
Beverly. Mass. September I-Prestdent
teacher and an -Npoundcr OF moral
question in his speaking tour through tn;
West. witch starts next week
Although Il .s conceded that tn. Presi-
dent viii talk politics when a good oppor-
tunity presents itself. II became known
day that he VIII also discuss great number
OF questions which he considers Affecting
regard to their political views
The President plans in this connection TO
take the opportunity TO express himself
emphercaNy the question OF maria e
ana divorce. He mas very strong convic
lions on the existing divorce situation In
the United States. and believes that there is
Imperative need for remedy in that direc-
ton.
The President will urge the adoption Of
vorce oy the separate states. so that Il viii
be impossible for man forbidden to marry
In one state TO avoid the decree by step
ping across the border line into another
STATE. The state should respect the de-
cree issued by the courts OF any one State.
In his oriaion. The President believes this
remedy can De cifectucly applied as the
upon uniform laws affecting certain classe
OF business transactions
Among other questions rot within the
pufleu OF politics in the str!ctsst sense OF
the word. on which the President plans 20
address the country. are conservation OF the
soi the parcels post nd how 10 re, A. the
Monroe Doctrine. and relations with Cen
trial and South America the Panama Cana.
and the rates to be established for sh!ps
using the canal. the torttacations O, the
cana economy IN the government service
ana o'her topics o: n similar nature.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-10
Liver and Kidney Trouble.

Of the federation. tina. all the local
unions have NOT voted in favor Of a
strike
President Mclean OF the Burnside
Machnists' Union. declares that his
men have not voted to strike and are
not likely to do SO in the near future
Word was received that the mem
bers OF the executive board of the
International Association of Mach!nigts
VIII arrive in Chicago from san Fran
cisco. This organization will be strong
~ represented at to-morrow's confer
ence and is said to be prepared TO OPP
pose Immediate radical action.
The conservative labor chiefs ad-
init. however, that II a majority OF the
unions involved decide TO strike they
will join in the walkout
Talk of arbitration as a means OF
settling the dispute was received to-
day at several Informal conferences
held. and 1t was said that the con-
servative element will make a deter
mined effort TO have this solution Of
the question presented to the railroad
officials before strike is ordered
The actual number of Illinois Cen
trail employees involved in the DISPUTE
Is said TO be s.o74. including mn
chinists and helpers. sheet metal work
ers and helpers. painters and helpers
blacksmiths and helpers. boilerraakers
ana helpers, steamhtters and helpers
car repairers, car cleaners, car insnec-
tors and laborers
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-10
GETS THREE YEARS
IN PEN|TtNTIARY
Sentence Is Passed on Former
Sergeant-at-Arrns of Ohio
Senate.

Columbus, O.. September s.-For aiding
and abettins IN the alleged bribery OF
state senator l.. r. Andrews a three-ycsr
pentent.ary sentence to-day was imposed
on Rodney Dicgle. former sergeant at arms
of the Ohio state Senate. Sentence, how
ever was suspended until September Is
lsi2. to allow the case TO be carried TO the
Circuit; Court.
The orense 70. which Diegle was con-
victed was charged against him following
the disclosures OF alleged grating among
the state leg!slato last winter. DE csc
was alleged 10 have been the go-betwcen
Tor the assemblymen. The brides 1t was
charged. were oreSd by detectives in n
room OF local hotel. while in an adjoining
room other detectives and etenographers
were secreted. recording the alleged brib-
cry conversation through a telephone in
strnment called The Dictograph."
with Diegle, nine other members OF the
Legislature and attache ot~the senate
We're indicted. They were Senators Craw-
ford. Andrews Huffman Cettone and Dean
representatives Lowry. Nye, Caivery and
Evans. and Stanley Harrison. assistant SER
seant-at-arms OF the Senate.
Representatives Evars pSaded guilty and
was hned 5000. and Representative Nys was
tried. 1855
surrounded by his lawyern his face grave
ana sunken at times. at other times flushed
pleS!e seemed a broken man. After hear
ing the Judges sentence Diegle slumped
forward in his chair and wept
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-10
HARMON ATTACKS
TAFT'S ATTITUDE
Continued From First Pagel

CONTINUED From First PageD
can Legislature were. according to
press reports, in constant touch with
the national adm nistration during
both sessions. The Speaker and lead
ELS frequently went to Washington
and conferred with the President. Half
the Cabinet were sent to take mart
In the campaign last fall where the
direct issue was, who had been 'plav-
ing politics and who. trying to serve
the public interests. Yet. in dispatches
inspired In Washington, the claim Ia
now set up that this great record OF
accomplishment by Democratic ad
ministration Is due to those who had
to be twice defeated at the polls to
secure it Even from WASHINGTON
says one OF these. after recitins with
praise what has been done, where IL
realized by the Republican chief
tain that the Democrats would claim
most of the credit for the Massage ~
such legislation. Republicans in tha
Legislature We're urged and advised
10 support proposed laws which. in
their operation would prove to he n
pehetit to the great masses of the
people This chiefta'n must have 1T
tie influence with his followers in
ONO because. with now and then an
honorable exception in either House.
'hey continued 10 oppose a solid front
against the entire program OF re-
forms for which tho Democratic nd
ministration was contend!ng with ITS
slender maior,ties IN Senate and
House Surely trying to take cred,.
from those who have earned II ia ths
worst form of playing politics
Let our friends in Congress taxa
heart. for II what they hav, done IA
playing politics the people will cry
Go on with the game
Take the tariff out OF notifies. ssv
some. The President missed the hes,
opportunity there ever was 70 do tbts
by signing bills to reform the ,ar,n
which were passed by pemocrat,c
House and Republican Senate obey.
ing the command OF enormous poo,ilor
majorities to which men OF both par-
ties contributed
Never Ont of Politics.
But the tariff will never be taken
out OF politics so long as IL Is to ne
nrostituted for private gain. and those
who get or wish TO set the gain can
control the organization OF one OF
the great parties. Fbr the voters Will
always use the other party for their
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-10
NOMINATED BY DEMOCRATS.
Candidates Named for Stnte Senate and
House of Delegates.

Big Stone Gap. Va, September o.
The Democrats OF the First Senatorial
District. composed of the counties of
Lee Scott and Wise, had a conven-
ton here to-day to nominate a can
didate for the State Senate 10 oppose
J. H., Catrin. Republican nominee, and
Ezra T. Carter, of Scott county. was
nominated by acclima ton and accept
ed in a stirring speech, which sent
the delegates home determined to send
Democrat in place OF Senator Noel
TO the next General Assembly
After the senatorial convention ad-
Journed. convention for the coun-
ties of Wise and Dickinson met in
the hall to nominate a candidate for
the House of Delegates. John w
Chalkley, of Big Stone Gap. was nom
mated by acclimation The Republi-
cans have nominated Jasper Colly. of
Dickinson county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-10
BADLY BEATEN BY NEGRO.
Chinese Lnundrymnn Has 5000 and
Two Watches Stolen Ernm Hin,

Cape Charles. Va. September g.
wing Sing. Chinese laundryman of
this town, was badly beaten by a
negro who had entered his place Of
zoo IN money and two gold watches
The Chinaman was awakened from his
siumbers. and with two of his coun-
lrSnen grabbed the intruder as he
was about to depart with his plunder
They, ran through the streets yelling
murder. still clinging to the negro.
VINO tore himself loose. and after beat
strument, made his escape
IN the same neighborhood a few
nights ago Mary Smith respecta
ole coiored woman, was held up at
VINO demanded her money The wo-
mans scream frightened her assau
ant NO arrests have been made.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-10

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Jelio ie Ice cream ei Po ssa1n 3sc
California Smoked Hams small or large h. nc
Alontebella Finest Sugar Cured Hams h.. .lsc
Large Juicy Lemons. dozen NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. c
Fresh Virginia Comb Honey, package. 15c
Fresh Nearby Eggs, dozen Observation-Disclosures 3c
Green, Black or Mixed Tea, 6Oc kind, now . Acc
Alaska Salmon large S.................l 2c
Finest Breakfast Bacon h.. Observation-Disclosures c
Fresh Cooked Ham, 1b
Very Good Lard h. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. TO-
Small Country Hams. h.. ...................20c
Forbes Absolutely Pure Lard
3lb cans Observation-Disclosures. 38c
5-lb cans -............-...... 63c
lo-le cans ........................S1. 20
O-So-Good Goldfish, already prepared for use
Clipped Beef, can NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. - s r.
New pack Oil Sardines, can.........4c
Chef Brand Herring Roe. large cans. lie
Large cans Grated Pineapple, cans. Csc
X-Ray Stove Polish, 2 boxes. ..............7c
Large cans Mustard Sardines cans. ....2 5c
New swltzer Cheese, extra fine quality, h.. 22c
Libbys Veal Loaf. already prepared, can. lac
Large s-lb. Baked Beans. ..........,..Sc
Potted Ham or Tongue, can. ..................4
Libbys Finest Roast Beef, can...........-..l7 tic
Finest Early June Peas, can .i2Tc
Libby's Best Lunch Tongue. per can, lsc and. SOC
Salada Ceylon Tea, pkg 10c, 15c and. . Csc
Large cans Red Seal Lye, regular loo size. &c
Finest City Meal, peck. 22c
Golden Crown Syrup qt. cans. ...........9c
Finest Talcum Powder, regular 1oc can, now . Sc
Try our Peeled Asparagus, can ..1 Inc
3 cans CampbeIi's Baked Beans ;sc
Finest Pork Sausage, lib. can, i5c; or bib.
Brookdale or Eagle Canned Asparagus .....I9c
Winner Brand Condensed Milk can &c
van Camp Pork and Beans, per can, &c, 14c and 1sc
2.lb! cans Pure Apple Butter. ...............9c
Virginia Pride Roasted Coffee, lib. papers aic
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Cracker Jack Roasted Coffee regular 6Oc cans
lib cans Gold Medal Coffee, Java and Mocha 7Sc
Dunlop,s Best Patent Flour, 33c bag; or, per
Fresh Country Butter, lb.................25c
Best quality Mixed Spices, for picking, lb. zoe
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-10
SEEK TO PREVENT
RADICAL ACTION
Union { fficials M aking
Effort to Prevent
Strike.
NJ AFTER WILL BE
DECIDED TUESDAY
Report on Recheck Of Strike
Vote Probably Will Be In by
Monday Night-Talk of
Arbitration as Means of
Settling Dispute Is
Revived.

Chicago, September s-International
union officials will neither sanction
nor disapprove strike of Illinois
Central shopmen before next Tuesday
at the earliest. according TO n state
rnent made to-day by w. F. Kramer,
chairman OF the board that has the
situation under consideration
II is the desire of the international
officers to thoroughly canvass the re-
check now being taken on the strike
vote before they take any definite &C.
N The recheck began last Wednes-
day. ana IL is thought the otficial re-
port of the vote will not be in before
Monday night
Even though the advisory counsel or
rnach!nists, which meets here to-mor-
row with other union officials, should
favor strike II is probab BILE. say labor
union leaders, tnat no strike would be
called until the International officers
have approved such action
whether the Illinois Central Rail-
road shopmen VIII strike because of
the refusal of President Markham to
recognize their recently formed fed
Grafton win. it is said be decided to-
morrow afternoon at a meeting OF the
eAeNutiNt OodEU OF inc nine lnterna-
ton all trade associations involved.
CounrclinE Peace.
Several officers of the federation
have. IL is said. been in favor OF a
strike ever since the railroad refused
10 gran, their demands. but a nun.
Der OF other interested labor chiefs,
Including influential members OF tho
International unions. are counseI,ng
peace at this time. and, +, is said. win
Go everything in their power 10 pre-
vent walkout
Secretary " + Kramer. of the In
iernational Association OF Machinists
Secretary William II Davies. Of tho
International Association OF Steam
filters, and Philip Moran, of the execu-
ti"e board OF tb~ Federation OF Him
OILS Central Employees are said TO be
among those who are using their in :
fuence 10 prevent radical action.
J +. Mccreary, president OF the
federated body. Is one OF those lead
Ing the movement for strike. and
emphatically declares that a waIkout
cannot be averted in view of the at
t!tude OF the railroad officials He is
supported in this position by several
members OF the executive board Of
the federation. who insist that DEFINITE
action be taken a. the meeting seized
uled 10 be held here tomorrow after
noon.
All DO Not Favor Strike.
It wes learned to-day that despite
the statement OF President McCreary
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-10
COURSE OF APPEAL
IN HIGHER COURT
Continued From First Pageo


fuse. the matter is at an end. and moth
ing further can be done in this court
1t Will be possible to have Beattie's
used by the attorneys for the defense
II will be possible TO have Beatie's
fate decided adversely during the va
cation OF the Supreme Court. between
the adjournment of the stanton term,
now in progress. and the beginning OF
the Richmond tsrm early in November
should any judge grant the writ of
error. the papers are returned to the
clerk OF the coupt. under whose direc-
ton both the petition and record are
printed. This naturally consumes some
time. especially when the record is vo-
luminous with evidence. as is the case
In the Beattie trial II the defense's
attorneys And 1t impossible to prepare
their appeal until. say. late in October,
even IL writ is allowed, It might be
impossible to have the record printed
IN time for a hearing at the November
term and the case would so on the
oochet Tor argument in January.
Criminal Case. First
after printing the case 10 placed on
the docket. Commonwealth cases al
ways have precedence over all others
ana come hrst on the list at each term
Argument is had by the attorneys on
lot ASKING new trial being covered
Iuiiy. Opinion day with the Supreme
Court Is every Thursday during the
term save the hrst 4 case heard ar
the beginning OF L term may reason
ably command decision within three
weeks Should the lawyers act quickly
ana a writ be granted. a hearing might
We hao early In November and a decis-
Ion before November "a
IhlS procedure IN
based, of course on the supposition
that some judge grants a writ OF error
II Is estimared that in So per cent. Of
cases where writs are granted n ne1v
trial Is later allowed.
Taking up the point that a written
opinion may be had even IL a wr,p ia
refused 1t may be noted that is an ex-
tremely rare proceeding. The court
taxes the position sometimes that the
puohc interest In the case, or public
policy. demands It. 1t was done in
the McCue case from Charlotresville
and in the Nicholas case from Henrico.
1t was also pursued last winter in
the election fraud case from Norfolk.
when the court. although denying the
petition of the Commonwealth. ex-
pounded the law. declaring that the
existing statute is ample to secure the
punishment OF primary election irregu
larities.
no Indefinite Delay.
Opinions by the court itself In ra
fusing writ would be delivered in
term only. and not In vacation. There
fore. a petition presented at any time
In October. might well be held for
action until the court meets in No
vember, and then receive a written
opinion of refusal In fact. delay In
action. after the petition Is presented
might we'll be taken to indicate this
result. since the granting of a writ
would probably be accomplished with
in a week or so
II for good reasons attorneys can
not prepare their case in time for ac-
ton by the highest court prior to an
execution. Governors usually grant 4
respite for a sufficient period. indie
finite or repeated postponements on
such a ground would. of course, not
be permitted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-10
OBITUARY
-. d..
Thomas Il. Norman.

ISpeclaI 70 The mes-Dlspatch.1 7
Charlottesville, Va. September e.
Thomas L. Norman, one OF the city's
oiuest and best known merchants, oied
last night at the Martha Jefferson
Hospital. where he had been under
treatment for six weeks. The funeral
VIII take place Sunday afternoon al
O'Clock from the Presbpyteriau
Church. John bowie Strange Camp OF
Confederate Veterans will attend the
service in body MIR. Norman was
born at Edge HILL in Stafford coun-
", In 1871. At the outbreak of the
CIVIL War he entered the service Of
the Confederacy and served four years
as a member OF the Ninth Virginia
cavalry. The war over. he came to
Charlottesville, and in short time
became u member of the firm of Nor
man 81 Smith. and for forty years con-
Quoted business in the same stand He
was never married An invalid brother,
w. M. Norman. OK stafford county, sur.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-10

the national federation in whatever
course Is taken III the controversy
with the railroad company
Preparations have been completed
for a ass-neeting of 1000 or more
employees to hear important communi-
cations from officers in Chicago
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-10
Sold mt Auction

AleSandria, Va, September 9.-The
handsome banking house OF the de-
funct Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust
Corporation was sold at public auction
at noon to-day in compliance with
an order OF the corporation for the
special commissioners OF sale, and was
Knocked down to the Alexandria Ga
zette Corporation for the sum OF SIS. 900.
The building was bid in by ]. NJ Hill.
The following were the commission
ers of sale: Samuel G.. Brent, j. G.
Hiden, Howard w. Smith. G. L. Boothe
mad r. c. L. Moncure