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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-10
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WAS AL 4 RIGHT
BUT THE COUNTY CLERK WANT.
Ed sWRlTTEN, PERMISSION IN
~ REGULAR lEORM.Ti.

II On day before yesterday lad OF
10 years Of fase and a woman Of about
40 appeared at the Office Of the Coun.
isty Clerk In this city, and requested a
smarriase license, but owing to the
young mans age lie was sent to his
father for%his permission, and yes.
terday the couple again returned to
the office; the young tman presenting
q note supposed to be from his father
which read, Josh says Its all Fight
fir me to get marry"
Il The note caused no little end OF
fun In the court house. but the young
.5fman had to return home for n real
4 note Of permission from his father
I before the license can be issued.
The. contracting parties claimed
that they We're from the head Of
Teeyys2as they called It. which is a
shortening Of the word Teverbansh
Creek. 4
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-10
SUICIDES
CHIEF OF POLICE DULANEY, OF
WASHINGTON, SENDS BULLET
THROUGH HIS BRAIN.

NV I'nitr'l Prcss.)
WASHINGTON. Pa. Nov. 1O.-Chiel
of Police William ]. Dulancy. aged 81
years. died here to-day as the result
of a bullet wound in his brain. the re.
suit of suicidal attempt. The deed
YVES committed In the presence Of
Miss Ada LenoX and he used tho same
gun with which Waller Seybould
killed Laura Braden. having obtained
the gun after that affair. Policemen
are investigating the affair and are
holding the Lenox girl. Dulaney Is
survived by n wife and five children.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-10
railroads.&c. ].
REDUCE | [ E.RAT[SI0N| !
0.ALA|n|||'D|:..COKE
ACTION is VOLUNTARY ON THE
4 PART. OF TRANSPORTATION
Z COMPANIES - GREAT AN CUNT
OF BUSINESS WILL BE AFFECT.
ED. Z 4
EFFECTIVE lANUARy E!RsT
THE REDUCTION Of FREIGHT
CHARGES WILL BE FROM 20 TO
q 25 PER CENT. ~, STIMULATION
OF TRADE.

b t I'd. q s.
Coke and coal operators Of this re.
g!on are much, pleased with the repor.
that was circulated yesterday regard
ing the reduction Of freight rates on
coal, coke and iron oreb y5the rail
roads operating In Western Pennsyl.
Yania, West Virginia and Ohio. Ac-
cording to the report that came from
most reliable source the Pennsylva.
MIA, Pittsburg and Lake Erie, Balti-
more and Ohio, Erie. Bessemer and
Lake Erie. will file Notice Jointly with
tie interstate commerce commission
shortly Of a voluntary reduction In
transportation charges on coal, coke
and iron ore. 4
The new rates have notsbeen dis
closed in detail as yet, but It is un-
derstood that the Arednctions5 will
range from 75 cents to 81 a top, equiv
alent to from 20 to 20 per; cent. Ap.
proximately s25,ooO 900 tons Of freight
will be affected. i5s
This reduction, although 1t will
have been made voluntarily, antipates
demand that was :tofhayei been made
OF the commission Sby certain inde-
pendent coal, Iron and steel concerns.
The contention OF the protestants
was that by reason sof the existing
high rates for Transportation Of the
three; commodities In question the
Iron and steel Interests the Pitts
burg district, Including the Industries
OF Western Pennsylvania are no long,
er able to compete with the mills Of
the Chicago district, notably those iof
the Gary. on a parity and hence the
business gradually is slipping away
from them. Such a situation. It was
urged, did not concern the United
States Steel corporation (which owns
the principal plants in the Chicago
district and, 1t is claimed. dominates
the trade OF the West absolutely.
leaving only its: Pittsburg district
plant to find market for their output
in the East and North, especially Can.
ada and abroad.
In the circumstances. It was con-
tended. the independents were being
shut out from the Western markets
entirely and compelled to depend upon
n comparativly restricted territory for
business in competition with the Uni.
ted States Steel corporation. which
owned outright one of the coal and
ore carrying roads, the Bessemer and
having strong representation in the
boards Of others. thereby making for
the advantage of the latter. Even the
traffic officials Of the roads them.
selves. now that 1t has been deter.
mined upon definitely. are reported to
concede that little loss OF revenue is
likely to ensue to the carriers since
great access of business must attend
L. inevitably.
II the proposed new and lower rates
be filed with the commerce commits.
sion on or before December l. they
may. II approved, become effective
January l and this is anticipated.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-10
JUMPED BOARD BILL.

This morning Justice Amos of this
city sentenced F. NJ. Stone of Carmich
nels, Pa., to ten days in the county
jail for having jumped his board bill
at the home of NJ. L. Garleck on High
street.
1t seems that the man was employ
cd In some of the factories near this
city and that he boarded Mt the home
OF Garlecks. but when he drew his
pay. instead OF paying his board he
bought whlskey, this causing his ar
rest and subsequent confinement
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-10
FINE benefit
IS PLANNED
ELks WILL HAVE ALL THE OLD
FAvoRlTES IN PROGRAMME.
MUSIC WILL BE PRINCIPAL
FEATURE. 4.

The Elks Annual Charity Benefit
viii hold the boards at the Grand
Opera House on Friday and Satur.
day, November the "a and 25. To say
the, show will be a success Is putting
1t mildly as these charity benefits are
looked forward to from year to year
as the most enjoyable event OF the
winter in theatrical circles.
Last night the cast for the perform
ance composed Of some twenty-five
spent three hours hard work and the
minstrel is rapidly rounding into
shape. Practically the same cast
which so successfully handled the
benefit last year will be seen again
this year and this statement alone is
enough to insure Its success.
One special feature OF the minstrel
will be double quartette composed
Of Fairmonts best musical talent;
The quartette is composed of the
following: Messrs. Mayors and Aim
es bassos. lnghram and Stanley bari.
tones, Coyne and Hamilton, second
tenors and Hamilton and harrington
first tenors. Director Omen announc.
ed that the ballads would be handled
by, such singers as harrington, Brader
.Coyne, Ingram, Rock, satterfield and
Stanley while the. coon songs would
be- handled by such local artists, Gas
,Abbaticchio. Dawson, Fisher, Ride.
nour, Fleming and Luke Robertson.
Hugh Cargo will be the Hinterlocutor
and will make good. The dancing
acts will be put on by Messrss Cook
Fisher and Knight. 8 (: Z. I /; E; 3 Z L
The show Tor this year VIII follow
practically the same lines; as did the
performance OF last year. After the
first part of a one act sketch will be
given with Miss Nellie Casseday and
Mr.. Curt Robertson us the cast. This
act promises to be even better than
the Song Of Twilight! which was
given last year. Following this Hugh
Cargo will entertain with monologue
and the closing number Will be Fish.
.ers comedians in a comic act.
The scenery costumes, etc.
The scenery, costumes etc.. will
be entirely new. Omens orchestra
will furnish the music for the affair.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-10

$4,000 buys any lot In Pike Street
Addition at auction sale next Wednes.
day. Read the ads for particulars. 3t
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-10

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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-10
MISS MAUD ADAM :.

Contract for Miss Maude Adams.
viii be here Monday for Mrs. George
T. Watson, president Of Woman's
Club TO sign. Probable date of Miss
Adams appearance February IL.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-10
Notice To Ta1EpaYefsI

Notice is hereby given THAT the
taxes for the city otjFairmont are now
ready for collection. IA discount OF
2k per cent: VIII be allowed for s1
days from October 10, ,g1sl NJ; ..S,.
i T.lB. HENDERS SON,
Collector City ot sFairmont.t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

the sun, and this is what has happened to the composition referred to in the IS years which have elapsed since last the work of arrestng the process of de- cay was undetaken, the material pene- trating the stone and leaving the surface unprotected There is some question, therefore, of making a new and interest ing experiment with baryta water, but nothing has yet been settled and it is possible that once more wax solution will be resorted to. Baryta water, it may be mentioned. Is a solution of the chemical substance called barium mon- oxide, a grayish white powder similar in its properties to quicklime. It is said to be strongly favored for the purpose which the county council has in view by certain societies interested in the pre- servation of ancient monuments. The one disadvantage of employing it is that 1t gives the object with which it is treated rather the appearance of having very thin coating of whitewash, although this wears off after a little while.
 AS regards the surface of the stone wich is exposed to the view of the ordinary passer-by the work now to be undertaken is not of urgent importance. It is at the top, in fact that the threatened mischief is most serious for it is there only that water can lie and to a certain extent permeate the stone.
 As regards the surface of the stone which to builders. a granite of the Syenite type, one is enabled to realize by the precau- tion deemed necessary to be taken from time to time for its preservation how In furious is this climate of ours from the point of view of the architect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
GOSSIP OF THE THEATRES
By JAMES GRA NIT THURsroN

in 1902 Last year she played with Mime. Nazimova In Little Eyolf"
 MT. Bertilli is the eldest son of the fate Admiral Luigi Bertilli of Genoa. | Sixty moving picture film firms were epresented at the recent hearing ,f the municipal explosives committee relative to a proposed set of ordinances covering the storage, transportation and sale of in 1 fiammable motion picture films. The spokesman said one of the chief objec- 1 tions is to part of the proposed law which states that no permit for the stor- age of inflammable motion picture films shall be issued for any building, school, theatre, public amusement or assembly place, which Is occupied wholly or in part as tenement, dwelling or hotel; which is artifcially lighted by other means than electricity; which is a frame or wooden dwelling; or which is not equipped with Ian approved system of automatic sprinkers.
 | Another objection was to the proposed construction of rooms in the storage build lings. These call for concrete while tf e moving picture men said that sheet tin is as serviceable as protection against fire Also that to comply with the law many of the present buildings would have to be abandoned, as they could not be remod- eled. This would drive many out of bus mess, 1t was said.
 It was claimed that it would drive film men out of New York if they were forced tc comply with the proposed regulations Ii was stated that there Is s7,0oo, 900 invest ed in the film industry in the city. 1 Over in Brooklyn, where there are rear ly 300 moving picture houses the building bureau has decided not to renew permits | to them unless the houses and especially the apparatus boxes are made proof ganst fire.
 The picture men intimate that eome of l the theatrical magnates are causing the bars to be put up against them.
 many days ago Edgar Selwyn, who plays the part of "The Arab saw an Arab car- rying a lot of rugs. An idea occurred to the playwright that the man could be used to advantage in 'The Arab as a color touch. He stopped the peddler and struck a bargain with him. | The mans name is Ibrahim el Arak and he is now member of the cast of the | play. 1brahim likes his work, but cam not keep his mind off commercialism. He Approached the leading woman, and said | We travel soon?'
 | Miss Baker said she understood .he play would go on tour.
 "Well,'' said Ibrahim, 'mebbe I get 'l- cense in towns we go to. Sell rugs in
 morning and act at night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
CLEOPATRA'S NEEDLE
London Is Experimenting With Pre-
 servation Methods

From the London Morning Post.
 Cleopatras Needle is encased In scaf- folding to a point above the level of the plinth, and before many days have passed the wooden platforms will reach very nearly to the apex of the pyramid. The work to be done by Messrs Aird, the contractors to the county council, is not merely that of cleansing. As a matter of fact the cleansing has been going on already for some considerable time. That portion comprising the whole of the plinth, which could be done without scaffolding was completed weeks ago. The surface was treated with steam spray without the addition of soap of any sort whatsoever.
 What remains to be done is first. to wash the stone by hand with brushes and then to cover it with some substance that will make it imperyious, for con- siderable time at all events, to the dis integrating effect of the London atmos- phere. If a similar precaution were not taken at intervals the needle would be absolutely ruined within & measurable time.
 The last time similar operation was carried out was in the year 1895. On that occasion a thin outer coating of prep aration of wax was applied. A recent in- spection showed that this had more or less perished. The top of the monolith it was found, was weathering badly. the result being that 1t was possible to lever off smal portions of decomposed felspar The pyramidal top has hierolyphics cut into it in intaglio and in this soot and
 water had accumulated. It is obvious that if some remedy had not been adopted she complete obliteraiton of those fas' cinating inscriptions would have beer merely matter of time. The county council, therefore, determined to act promptly but as a preliminary they took expert chemical advice.
 | Is a wax preparation the most suitable that can be found to protect stone iron decay? Some experts say it Is not. Wax as every one knows. is liable to melt in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
The Indian and Cowgirl at
 PaStime

The management of the Pas time has secured the greatest novelty singing duet for this theatre for limited engage ment and the many patrons are to have another treat that will take long time to forget. Miss Carpenter and Miss Tsianina, the Cowgirl and Indian, are ex- ponents of harmony and have beautiful voices. Their singing of novelty songs Is a decided hit, for they do 1t so different from others. Miss Carpenter is a full blooded western girl and Miss Tsianina Redfeather is a full blooded Creek Indian with a high musical education.
 Their songs are new and will be changed daily.
 Don't forget this treat and the good pictures which are always to be seen at the Pastime, are we'll worth going to see.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
Lost Mustache While He Slept

From the New York Herald.
 Nyack. N. Y.-D. Charles Auer was a very angry man when he arrived home minus his black mustache of which he was proud His loss was discovered when he awoke about six o'clock at the camp conducted every year by the boys of Grace Episcopal church. That is. part of his loss was discovered; this was that some of the boys had cut off one-half of his mustache during the night.
 Dr. Auer is employed at the Tarry- town hospital He visited the camp with the Rev. F.. l.. Reed, curate of Grace church, and laughingly told the campers of efforts to persuade him to cut off his adornment.
 Some of the boys about midnight crept to -'le physicians bunk, and armed with scissors, did the dark deed while the physician slumbered.
 When pr. Auer discovered what ahd happened, he obtained q rowboat and went to Haverstraw. a half mile above the camp, where he sought barber anc had the job completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

New York, September 2.-(Special)- While there has been several more or less important theatrical openings within the past week or so the season of 1911-12 does not really open until Monday, Labor Day. Some of the play houses, for various reasons, will postpone their initial per- formances for a week or two yet but Labor Day begins the season.
 How is it going to be?
 So far as that section of the theatrical world whose opinion is worth consid eting from a financial viewpoint this is soing 10 be good, If not a record-breakins one. The people have money and they are going to the show. Any play therefore which is at all worth while may count with fair degree of confidence on suc- cess
 Artisticaly the feeling Is not so certain There may be presented some epoch making play. but it is not in sight vet
 George Brown Towards 'Snobs' will be given it's premier performance at the Hud- son theatre Monday night with Frank Mo 1ntyre in the star part. Those who have had the privilege of the rehearsals de- clare it is a fairly good play, but it is not calculated to set fire to Broadway. The same thing may be said of the ether novelties so far announced.
 One bit of good news I may chronicle with confidence is that Rose Stahl the Chorus Lady" is not to retire with half million dollars, as had been reported.
 When asked about the report on her ar rival from Europe Miss Stahl laughed a regular Patricia O'Brien laugh and said:
 why quit with half a million? Why not make 1t a million? If had a million l would give it to the striking dockmen 7 in England. These poor, halfstaryed, half-clad men were compelled to work 1t hours a day for six days, and ten hours on Sunday, for 21 shillings a week, or about 75 cents a day. All they ask is 50 cents more a week.
 ''If some of the English millionaires who furnish the poor with books they cannot read would give some of their money to relieve such distress as this, 1t would he real charity
 Asked if she wasn't becoming social list. she replied:
 When I was in Germany and saw the B. palaces that are kept up for the express use of the Kaiser who may perhaps visit each one one week in the year, I was in- clined to agree with the socialists"
 Announcement has been made by Mir. and Mrs. John Conquest of Brooklyn of the engagement ol tnelr uauBnler, MISS Ida Conquest, to Ricardo Bertelli The wedding will take place in October, and Mir and Mrs. Bertilli will live in Elmford, Westchester county.
 Miss Conquest is among the best known of American actresses. having played leading roles with Richard Mansfield VII liam Gillette, John Drew and William Collier. She was born in New York in 1881 and her first important engagement wa, With John Drew in 'Second in Command
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

Women. who have read about the velvet and fringe trimmed Suits of Paris-who have looked with horror on the pictorial exaggerations of Autumn style-and have despaired of ever being able to pur- chase a sensible little plain tailored suit, have a sur prise in store for them. Recent arrivals in the l.. J. & l.. Suit Section are tailored suits-some with the neatest button trim mings, the majority plain tailored walking suits. Another great surprise is the extremely moderate price of these new Autumn suits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

WYE introduce to Great , W CT Bir m i n g h a m Children's "Semy- -Mayde" Dresses. They are a hit everywhere, which is not surprising when you con- slider what a splendid in novation this new idea is in every way. The "Semy- Mayde" Dresses are for children of 4 to IA. The ma terial has been cut by ex- pert dressmakers to very precise measurements and on very stylish lines-so that even a child with a smattering knowledge of sewing can produce a dress no ordinary dressmak- CT could turn out in the same style and time. A Semy- -Mayde Package con- tains the material correctly cut - the belt, buttons, trimmings, in fact, every thing for making the dress complete. Model garments finished are shown in the department. Half the cost of ready made dreses saved-and D per cent of the trouble of making saved. Six models in ginghams at 1.50 and seven models in percale at 1.25 = assorted patterns. These are for sale in the Wash Goods Aisle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

In the Neckwear Store they have been visited with a perfect cloudburst of the newest conceits in Neckwear. One thing is very evident-that Au- tumn Neckwear makes no pretentions at smallness.
 In fact Collars are large ly cape effects-and jabots all side-wise-extended from the neck to the waist line.
 It is said this is to be the greatest Neckwear season in all fashion history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
L0V1el;imiidiiiHiJo 1l;iii an HJoiis;;iG;pihSLOcb ii;;i
Announcements

We make the announce ment now of the anticipat- ed arrival in Birmingham of. Madame zela Hill Modiste. Madame Hill comes to Us from the very heart of an American style center and in sconsidera- tion of her 20 years of metropolitan experience, is quite an acquisition to our store and to our own cosmopolitan community. Madame Hill will prob ably be ready to introduce the Autumn fashions about the 14th of September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

strong as reported. At any rate it was satisfactory so far as 1t went.
 The airship holds 6,330 cubic feet of hydrogen, and the cost of imitation is about $1,500. Japan is getting ready a huge airship of a similar type. but 90 feet larger than the British vessel. Wild statements have been published concer- ming this Japanese experiment. which is certainly going to give it's builders lot
 of trouble. The engine power of the "Yamada Isaburo'' dirigible is said to to 720 horse power out of which a speed of 70 miles per hour is anticipated. It is. how ever, quite impossible to drive an air. ship of any known method of construc- tion at such a velocity through the air The weight must be strictly limited, and the gravest problems of construction is to give sufficient strength to withstand air-pressure at moderate wind of 30 miles per hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
The Good Adviser

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 Poor Carrie Nation,' said New Yorl, clergyman. had her good points, and one of them was a belief in the uplifting power of woman.
 Carrie Nation often used to tell about club man who, Who, in q very bad way consulted his physician. The clubmar suggested for himself sea voyage, but the physician didn't seem toi think that necessary.
 What you must do,' he said, and il you do 1t you'll be yourself again in g month, Is to give up smoking and drink ing
 " Oh. hang it, doctor said the club man. peevishly, you talk just like my wife'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
HOmesick
From Success

You know" said westbrook, I've lived here in Ohio in sight of the Big Four railroad all my life. Once went to Nebraska for horses and had 70 stay two months. Tn six weeks I was almost desperate with homesickness. Crossing "a railroad one day I saw Big Four freight car standing on the siding. l just hitched my horse under a tree and visited with that car all afternoon"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
l0vemdn 0sGphSLOeb
Store Closes at One-.
 Labor Day

According to the estab- lished custom of this business-we join the Ma tion in it's holiday tribute to Labor-by closing our store for a half day on the first Monday of each Sep tember.
 Our store is open Mon day morning until one o'clock for the conven- fence of our friends and customers-who find it necessary to asse m b l e first day wants with which to begin the first week of Autumn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03


 Ney hats are every where. One can almost close their eyes and see before them the Court wo- men of the First French Empire who have ruled right regally the fashions of the ages. The very secret of their charm and beauty is that these hats copy French shapes and styles. One table of shapes resembles. in the brilliancy of hues-a collection of monstrous Easter Eggs so conspicuous for their pur- pie and red and green dyes. The soft velours and velvets have a rare becomingness. Hat styles are favorable to the charms of the fair sex-it seems they were never quite so irresistible!