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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-26
4 KILLED BY TRAIN

PAlekBRSBuRG-George A. Wells,
a civil engineer. and past so years Of
age. was killed here last night by a
B. & o. train as he was crossing the
tracks at the depot to meet his grand.
son, Wells Crawford, OF Duluth, Mimi.
who was to spend the Christmas sea-
son here. Death was instantaneous.
Harry Crawford and Miss Virglnia
Wells are the only surviving children.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-26
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

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To Jacob o. McNeeTy, Plaintiff, and
Alfred Richmond; Samuel r., Barr.
Trustee, The Real Estate & I'm.
proyement Company.ia Corporation,
Anna Hall Richmond, Bertha Rich.
mond and Claude Richmond. Frank
Richmond, Hattie Dawson, Malinda
Bonham, B. C, McAtee, lillian
Richmond, The Bellview Improve.
ment Company, corporation. Geo.
N. Alexander. trustee, James f.
Ceilings and Geo. Walton. late par.
tners as lettings and Walters, The
! National Bank OF Fairmont, cor
poration. Enoch NJ. Kirk, W. s.
Furbee, W. Eliza Arnett, E. N. Sho.
walter, John s.. Scott, The Bank OF
Fairmont,,a corporation, the Peoples
Bank OF .Fairmont, a corporation.
The Peoples National Bank or Fair
mont, q, corporation and A., IS.
Prichard, administrator OF Taylor
Richmond. deceased. Defendants,
in chancery. In the intermediate
Court OF Marion County, West Viz
glnia: sM
You and each OF you are hereby
notified that the undersigned Com
missioner in Chancery Of said Court,
TO whom the above styled cause was
referred by decree entered threln on
the 4th day. Of November, 1911, with
direction to ascertain and report Ger.
tain matters and things In said de-
cree specified; that have fixed upon
tuesday, the I'd day Of January, 1912
as the time. and the law office of
Harry Shaw, in ,the Court House OF
Marion County, as the place for be-
ginning the discharge of my duties
under said decree Of reference, an alb.
stract OF which said decree is as
follows:
And this cause coming on this day
to be further heard upon all the pap.
ers heretofore filed and read herein.
and upon the argument of counsel.
the court is OF opinion to and doth
hereby refer this cause to Harry
Shaw one :. OF the Commissioners in
Chaneery. Of this Court, to take an nc.
count and report, upon the following
matters and things:
First: All the real estate owned by
the Judgment debtors, Alfred Rich.
mond and Bertha Richmond. or either
Of them, on, May, 10, 1909, or at any
time since, where situate. It's de.
scription and, the quantity thereof,
Second: The liens upon said real
estate, by. whom held, their respect.
i've amounts and prlorities.
] Third: Whether said real estate
will, in FIVE years rent for a sufficient
sum TO pay; off and discharge said
liens and the costs OF this suit,
Fourth: And such other. matters as
any party in interest may require,
the same being pertinent, or such 9th
err matters as said Commission him.
self may deem pertinent, whether sol
required or not. and, and lieve Is Civ.
en-, defendants to file their answer
with the commissioner to whom this
cause, is referred within 80 days from
the rise OF this court"
At which time and place you may
attend and do what is necessary to
protect your interests.
r ars "a. II HARRY SHAW.
Commissioner in Chancery.
Meredith & Prichard, ~
Attorneys for the Plaintiff.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-26
SECOND PLACE,

WAsHINGToN-West Virginia, which
In 1900 had the.largest percentage Of
native born white citizens OF, all the
states in the union has dropped back
to second place in this respect accord.
Ing to the Census statistics for 1910,
made public today. Illinois now has
that distinction. while West Virginia
Is second among the states in that
respect
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-26
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DR.. John D. Bear Elktonf Va.
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-26
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-26
HARRY SHAW.

Commissioner in Chancery OF the
intermediate Court OF, Marion coun.
ty. West Virginia.
Dec. 5.i2.ls;2s.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-26
HARRY SHAW.

Commissioner in Chancery.
Meredith & Prichard, ~
Attorneys for the Plaintiff.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
INCOME TAX AMENDMENT
 FACES A CRUCIAL TEST

Washington, January S.-(Special.)-Th income tax amendment to the constitution of the United State faces a crucial test
 Between now and early summer the leg islatures in all but seven of the states meet. Those which have not acted will vote on the proposition In cases where the amendment has been rejected an- other opportunity for ratification is af- forded One rejection does not close the door.
 The present Congress at it's first ses- sion submitted to the states an amend ment to the constitution enlarging the scope of the power of the national gov ernment to levy taxes on incomes. The Senate passed the joint resolution of sub- mission July 5. 1908. by unanimous vote. The House passed it one week later. The article reads:
 ''The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from what ever source derived, without apportion- nent among the states, and without re- gard to any census or enumeration.
 Very few states have thus far taken ac- ton, for the reason that most legislatures meet biennialiy and have not had chance thSrcacl it. rhe ratification of three fotrths of the israres is eoessafs and as theye are 46 states 35 must ratify it. Twelve states withholding ratification can prevent adoption
 The subjoined list of states have rati- fled the amendment: Alabama, Illinois, Maryland, Oklahoma, Georgia. Kentucky, Mississippi and South Carolina. The states
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
FOUNDRY METAL
 IN BIG DEMAND

New York January S.-The most en- couraging development in pig iron circles last week was the large volume of in- quires for foundry metal east of the AL legheny mountains. In the last three days several large consumers In New York state have come into the market for 10000 to 15OOO tons, while business for 5000 tons has been received in New England and pipe works on the Delaware are ready to close for 10000 to 16.000 tons if satisfac- tory prices can be arranged.
 The contracts actually closed were not of importance but current sales in New York averaged between 2ooo and 5000 tons per day. Some low prices have been de- veloped in New England in northern iron and some Buffalo furnaces are reported to have receded to sl3.75 for No. 2. The International Harvester company is re- ported to have closed for some round ton mage in the Chicago territory and to cover sales of 12,OOO tons of cast iron pipe for a gas company in Portland. Ore. Pipe works in the Ohio valley and at Bir- mingham are negotiating for l0,0oo to l5,- GOO tons of southern pig. In the Pittsburg district inquiries are out for lO,OoO tons of maleable standard Bessemer.
 The output of pig iron in December dropped to 1,175.oo0 tons, but the produc- ton of both pig iron and steel ingots in 1910 was record breaking. Some banked furnaces will blow this month so that the output may be again increased in January. Furnace stocks increased heav-
 fly In the last two weeks.
 Sentiment among manufacturers of fin- shed steel products has shifted and the majority now seem in favor of temporari- ly maintaining prices, but all are pre- pared a for radical drop in March The more rigid holding of prices has thrown larger domestic business to the corpora ton while independent companies have suffered correspondingly. The corpora ton has also secured more export business and in consequence some of the banked furnaces are to become active at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09

which have met and failed to ratify are: Louisiana. New York, Virginia, Massa- chusetts and Rhode Island The Massa- chusetts New York and Rhode Island legislatures are now in session Rhode Island is not expected to ratfy the amendment There is a strong movement in Massachusetts in the amendments ia vor and it is possible that some of the states which have thus far not ratified may later change their attitude.
 The states which at this time are re- garded as reasonably sure to adopt the proposed amendment are: Arkansas, Ida ho, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri. Nebraska, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Wash ington, Wyoming, Colorado Indiana. Kansas, Minnesota. Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. Those states which have in the past been regarded as reasonably sure to reject the amendment are: Maine New Hampshire, Rhode Island Massachusetts, Delaware, Connecticut Vermont Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Of these states there has been a political upheaval in Massachusetts. New Jersey and Maine have both elected democratic legislatures In addition the republican governor of New Hampshire is urging the ratification of the income tax. States which have been put in the doubtful col umn are: Florida, Utah. West Virginia, New York. californa. Louisisna.s Ohio and Virginia. West Virginia Ohio and New York have elected democratic leg islatures and may favor the income tax.
 1t. will, therefore, be seen that the margin is close one and while it may take time. the prospects now favor the ultimate concurrence of three-fourths Of the states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
WEST VIRGINIA
 FACES PECULIAR
 POLITICAL JOB
ssssssssss

Wheeling, w. Va., January S.-Facing a political situation which no other state in the union faced this winter. the state legislature of West Virginia convened at Charleston Wednesday. The solution of the political complication which by the death of United States Senator S. B. Elkins now involves the selection of two senators, falls wholly to the democratic party.
 Five candidates, including the active and receptive, were to succeed Senator Nathan B. Scott. republican, and since Mr. Elkins' death two others have been put forward for one or the other of the vacancies. One of these candidates is John H. Holt of Huntington, democratic nominee for governor in 1900. The other is pr. A. s. Grimm of St. Marys.
 Other possibilities are expected to de- velop before the senatorial caucus. It is known that none of the seven men mem toned has received the pledges of 39 leeisiaears the hnriher rec,iirsgl Q nofnt- nate in the democratic caucus. There is a disposition to hold the caucus as early as possible for prolonged series of ballots is deemed inevitable and the leg isature has allotted but 45 days to it's session, which will include d number of important legislative measures in addl- ton to the senatorial elections.
 Rumors which are the only indications of developments are that John T. Me Graw and William E. Chiton who for long time have been rivals for the state leadership of the party, may join forces, McGraw seeking the long term as successor to Scott and Chiffon the short term caused by the death of MT. Elkins.
 State Senator R. H. Kidd, who as the senator of the longest service. will become the presiding officer of the state senate, has addressed an open letter to Colonel McGraw, declaring in favor of McGraw and Chiffon as the senatorial combina- tion.
 The following are candidates for one or the other of the senatorships:
 John T. McGraw of Grafton. for many years the national committeeman.
 Clarence w. Watson of Fairmont
 Lawrence Tierney of Bluefields.
 Andrew Edminston of Winston.
 John J. Cornwall of Romney, nominee for governor in 1904.
 John H. Holt of Huntington, nominee for governor In 1900.
 pr. A. s. Grimm of St. Marys
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
LEGISLATORS ARE
 READY FOR WORK

Nashville, January S.-The burning question before the legislature, which will be fully organized tomorrow when the regulars" who have been out are sworn in. is as to when balloting shall begin for United States senator to suc- ceed James B. Frazier. The fusionists insist that the house was organized last Monday, and balloting for senator un- do, the law must begin in each house on Tuesday next The regulars and some of .the fusionist leaders express doubt on this point. They insist that the house has n,.ver been constitutionally organized be cause if has never had quorum of it's members and that the matter of organ jzation must be all done over tomorrow when the full house assemblies.
 It has been suggested and the sugges- tion may be adopted to ballot for senator next Tuesday and also on TuesSay week. If this is done the argument is made that the United States senate could raise no ouibble about the credentials of the man elected
 The recalcitrant regulars under the agreement signed yesterday by T. B. Johnson and w. o. Vertrees, represent ing the respective factions, will be sworn ir tomorrow afternoon and business Will then proceed The governors message will be delivered, in all likelihood, on Tuesday following. The canvass of the vote for governor may take place ms week, followed by the inauguration of E. w. Hooper as governor early next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
BIG WIND STORM
 STRIKES CHICAGO

Chicago, January S.-One man was killed. one other fatally hurt and much damage was done to electric signs and windows here today by windstorm which striuck the city soon after noon. The wind, which came from the west, gained in velocity until 8 o'clock 62- mile gale was blowing. The wind kept at it's high point for some time, dropping at 6 o'clock to velocity of 40 miles an hour, which weather bureau officials said would be maintained until morn- ing.
 The wind was accompanied by a drop in temperature, the mercury falling from 40 degrees above at o'clock to l6 de- grees at nightfal -.
 A further drop of 10 degrees was pre- dicted A large iron signaprotruding from the third floor of a building on lialstead street was caught by the gale and torn from it's fastenings. On its drop to the street the sign caught a smaller sign and both fell with a crash.
 An unidentified man was caught under the larger sign and instantly killed Michael Moriarity was struck by the smaller sign His skull was fractured and he received other injuries. which. it is believed, will be fatal. Several others had narrow escapes.
 An electric sign at the Blackstone the atre was torn loose and it dropped to the ground breaking a number of win dows and slightly injurng several by fly ing glass. Plate glass windows were broken m many of the big stores
 Tine wind caused such a storm on the lake that no boats ventured out of this port Government life-savers kept extra watch throughout the day, but reported no boats in need of help.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
President Gomez Is Having
 Successful Regime
BAD FEELING NOT GENERAL
Not Alarming to the Authorities in Cuba, Who Are Satisfied
 With Conditions

Havana, January S.--As the second year of Cubas second period of independence draws to a close it finds the administra- tion of General Gomez apparently more firmly entrenched in power than 1t has been at any time since the termina tion of the provisional government of Gov ernor Magoon on January 2S. 1909 So far as appears on the surface General Gomez dominates the situation and enters on the third year of his administration under much better auspices that those which attended his inaguration, succeeded as that was almost immediately by a clash between the president and Vice Presi- dent Zayas over the appointment of Ri- cardo Arnauto as chief of the secret po- lice, which came very near to disrupting the administration.
 This apparent stability of the govern Inent is curiously at variance with the many alarming reports of threatened rev olution and an impending intervention which have recently been circulated in the United States and which have been re- ceved here with expressions of astonish- ment, coupled with the general belief  tlred by propaganda inimical to the eX- pertinent of Cuban self government. Though the president has not been able to enlist in his support the better ele- ments of the Cuban people and has un- questionably lost not only the support of many of his own followers, bu. incurred the bitter animosity of some of the most influential, the fact remains that Maj Gen. Joe Miguel Gomez holds the reins of power in both hands and is well seated in the saddle.
 Tine government finds itself facing a period of probable immunity from agi- tatioa tha. witt Iittle doubt will continue for many months With the sugar grind ing season in full operation and the great CT part of the laboring people profitably employed. all thought of revolution Is re- moved from their minds.
 The only exception to this condition is found in the province of Pinar Del Rio, where there is reported to be much dis tress and many mutterings of discon- tent. but this condition has been prac- tically normal in that province for years the reason most generally ascribed being that these peopleh ave deeply rooted aversion to labor of any kind. August Is the political cyclone season in Cuba. be- cause work is then scarce and the politi- cal campaigns are In full blast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
NEW ORLEANS MAY
 WIN EXPOSITION

Washington, January S.-(Special.)-Un- less there is decided change in the sit uation, New Orleans will capture the Pan anna canal exposition for 1915. The expo sition committee of the House has a pro- nounced majority in favor of New Or leans, and its members claim they can muster sufficient votes on the fcor to sustain the committee. Those who arc backing the San Francisco seieciion NIil attempt to transfer the question to the foreign affairs committee, believing that committee more favorable to the western city.
 The subject would come before that commitee, it is claimed, by resolution including an invitation to foreign na- tons to participate. The change of refer ence will be stoutly resisted by the expo sition committee and New Orleans advo- cates. But for the political argument ad- vanced in favor of the republicanism Of San Francisco New Orleans would be certain to win. The republican members of the committee have declined to be in- fiuenced by this phase, and the House may take a similar course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
ANOTHER COLD WAVE
 IS COMING SOUTH

Washington, January S.-A cold wave of marked severity that now prevails )ver Alaska will overspread the north western states Monday and Tuesday, from which region it will advance eastward and soutAard over the middle west dur ing the Middle of the week and to the Atlantic and gulf states the latter part of the week. according to the weather
 ureau prediction.
 Abnormally low temperatures will at tend this cold wave in the northern Pa cfic states. the northern plateau and Rocky mountain regions and practically all districts east thereof.
 The principal disturbance of the week will prevail during the next three days vest of the Rocky mountains, cross the middle west by Wednesday or Thursday md reach the Atlantic states Thursday or Friday, This disturbance will in all probability be attended by widespread 5recipitation, especially in the southern
 tates and the region west of the Rocky .iountains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
TuDAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-O'NeaI confers with Montgomer. leaders.
 Conner may not agree to salarl raise.
 Discuss Uncle Sam's rights to fort i - fy the Panama canal. Income tax faces crucial test. Cuban government is sound. 2-New Orleans must have exposition. Introd nee bill to exclude low rat vessels. 3-Ten commandments given on bcf weevil fight. Anniston likes the early edition 4-Editoriaf comment. 5-New Orleans goes after the expc sition. s Citizens discuss needs of Birming ham. Hold memorial for late Dr. Hand ley.
 More rumors of an iron merger Frank Disesus home dynamited, 6--Go>erhdr1 Noel talks on the in1une tion cas;. 7-No, cans cotton market closcd today.
 Sur on Moisan't mechanic is pro tested. Trial speculation in stock market S-Fear Lorimer case will retard work in the Senate.
 Frank Gotch Wal not quit the ring
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
Time of Holding Caucus Is Discussed With No
 Definite Result
LEE LONG'S SUPPORTERS
 CLAIM HIS ELECTION
Judge AIn,on Claims Success and the Contest VIII Re Very CIOse--Pitts and Parks Are StiI in
 the Race

. Montgomery, January S.-(Spe- !
 . cial)--From present indications 1t {
 : seems that there will be no demo- {
 : cratic caucus tomorrow night. <
 Q From the developments at mid < . night it appears that the caucus
 ' will occur Tuesday afternoon after < . the members of the legislature are <
 : sworn in MT. Long and Judge AL <
 : mon have indicated their approval {
 ' of this plan. 1 ' Colonel O'Neal announced tonight 1
 ! that he would make no statement < [, to the public concerning appoint 1
 , ments and plans until he delivers < ; his inaugural address next week. { b It Is reported that Alex Pitts { ! of Dallas, candidate for speaker, 1 ' will announce his retirement from < : the race tomorrow and that he <
 , will support Mir. Long
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
storm Ragcs in PittsburE

Pittsburg, January S-An electric storm of almost midsummer severity broke over this city about o'clock this after noon and it suddenly became dark. Ear splitting claps of thunder followed close upon vivid flashes of lightning with the wind blowing 50 miles an hour according to the weather report. For an hour the rain noured in torrents. In the cen ter of the city half score of large plate glass windows were blown out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
Name nanson's Successor

Savannah January S.-Directors of the Central of Georgia railway will meet sere tomorrow morning and are expected
 nar'e rs successor to the late Maj. John F. Hanson, president. First Vice President A. R. Lawton and Vice Presi- dent w. A. Winburn, both of Savannah, are regarded as among the most likely to succeed to the place. Whatever action is taken will affect the Ocean steamship company. Major Hanson was president of that company also. It is expected that a > s-.alnsnip man will succeed him there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
Decatur Finance. Firm

Decatur. January s.--tSpecial.)- )--Decatur has up to this time taken up and retired all of her school bonds with the exception of $7oU0 worth. These bonds were issued six years ago and the issue was for s2o,- GOO. The city also has 5000 in the treasury to be applied to this bonded debt. which will really cut the debt down to S40OO This goes to show the city is In good financial condition under the administrae ton of Mayor Henry A. Skeggs.