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Evening journal., 1911-04-15

Rev. George l.. Wolfe, have just re-
quested Mr. Wolfe to announce their
marriage The couple desired TO keep
their marriage secret until they went
to housekeeping. They gave a recep-
tion last evening to their friends, at
their home, No 1898 Brandywlne
street, Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1911-04-15
Sale of Camp Auxiliary.

The Ladies' Auxiliary, Of Brandy
wine Summit Camp. will hold a rum
age sale at No. 100 West Eighth street
on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday
OF next week. Any one having articles
TO be called for will please call 56O1
d. and A. phone.
Evening journal., 1911-04-15
Rummage Sale for Church.

The Old Swedes branch Of the wo-
mans Auxiliary will hold a sale of
fashionable well-made clothes for chill
dren from ] to ~ years of age. in the
parish building, next Thursday, April
20
Evening journal., 1911-04-15
Her Flrhtv-slxth Birthday

Mrs. Dora Kolbus. Of No. East
Twenty-fourth street, celebrated the
eighty-sixth anniversary Of her birth
on Thursday evening. She was born
IN Lehe, Germany. on April 13. 1926.
and came. to this country thirteen
years ago, and is living with her
daughter, Mrs. Leo Meyer.
Evening journal., 1911-04-15
Arlon CIub Dances.

At ST. Patricks Hall. Scholars
olassea Monday, and Thursday Social
dances, Wednesday and Saturday,
Evening journal., 1911-04-15
AVENUE THEATRE REOPENs.
Stock Company to Appear in Musical
Play "FOrty-Five Minutes From
BrOadWay,n

The bill at the Avenue Theatre next
week. 'Forty-five Minutes From Broad
way will be the most popular of the
season. II will be the first time that the
Avenue Amusement Stock Company
will have presented a musical play,
and everything is in readiness for a
series of finished performances during
the week The opening production will
be given at the matinee, Easter Mon
daV
Evening journal., 1911-04-15
Hoods
SarsapariIIa
The Ideal Spring Medicine
Alternative and Tonic

Pleasant to take agreeable in action positive in effect
Purhes the BLOOD strengthens the nerves. builds up the
whole system Get it in liquid tablets called Sarsatabs
Evening journal., 1911-04-15
Kepf Marriapn Secref q Yenr-

George T. Coke and Miss sadie
sneed, both of Philadelphia. who were
married here on April IA, 1910. by the
Evening journal., 1911-04-15
GeorgetoMn Yislinr Here

Miss Hazel Hurley Of Georgetown.
Is a local visitor. She is the guest of
Miss Nora Burke at No. 4l9 North
Jackson street.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1911-07-21
Base Ball Game

columbus had it's first base bali
game of the season last Sunday
II was a contest between "A home
pick mp team and the soldiers of
Troop "C".
Schultz and Seib formed the
battery for the soldiers, while
Nc Cormick, Blair and McAuley
looked after the box interests of
the local team. Up To the fourth
inning the soldiers run in nine
scores, but some of the home re-.
cruits arrived about this time
when the Columbus boys pro.
ceeded to show the cayalrymen
how easy it was TO run in i've
scores for the other side. The
results showed a standing of o to
> In favor of the soldiers. An.
other game will be played next
Sunday afternoon.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1911-07-21

Mrs. w. II. Chapman of Dodge
City, Kansas, arrived Thursday
for a couple weeks visit with her
daughter, Miss Nellie Chapman
Mrs. l.. Il. Husband, and chill
dren Of Kerrville, Texas, arrived
Thursday, They are secu, ing a
location near Columbus.
The COURIER is in receipt of
the news that II. ID. Green. assis
tant pOsimaster at Deming is the
proud father of a ten pound baby
Ehfi. All parties concerned a e
getting along fine, except II. d
who has been advised by the
doctors To not eat any cabbag
This favOrite yegetable) for a fcw
days, for fear il will give the
baby collie.
The ladies' aid society met
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs.
w. l., Moody; Mrs. a. V. Moore
acting a. assistant hostess.
There was u large attendance
and a very pleasant afternoon
was spent. After the social hour
an excellent two course lunch
was served consisting of pickles,
tongue sa ldwiches and punch,
strawberry ice cream and choc
olate cake.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1911-07-21
FAMILY DID NOT KNOW HIN
Cleveland Automobile Club Wren
Ne Cut ON Mustaehs.

Fred {. Wood. who pres,des Owe
the Cleveland Automobile club. h.
came 40 ANNOYED the other dav b.
the interference Of his wirp-haire
mustache with his eats. that re eS
cused himself between the clans an
the soup, went into the barber shoI
and IN i've minutes returned. inter
" bald faced, for the first time in
his ih%irty-eight wears. When h.
went home Mrs, Wood. who hear
his step. went 10 open the door but
~ the sight of a stranger she hastil,
slammed II in his face. Fred le
himself into the house and used up
the better part Of the evening 10
square himself.
They were Just making up When
the reconciliation pucess was inter
rupied by Fred. lr.. who had spent
the evening out. Fred is eleven a n |
observant.
AN right for YOU. ma" he said.
as he came into the room. "I1l tel
pa when he comes home"
SO Fred had to intro luce himself
all over agnin 10 his son il only N
avert scandal. But he is glad. he
Nys. he took the step IL always
was opposed to s'niners,v he saws.
"Now that ! have removed the OBJ
stacles shall he able to sat nv soup
without the aid ~ a sieve"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1911-07-21
Concentrations

The most popular air of today
Is the millionaire.
What is the best fertilizer Ia
use in raising Objections
What kind of u pin de- people
use when they pin their faith tu
each othc :
IL it is true that marriages are
IN dc i'm heaven, why don't old
maids commit suicide
The girl who avs she would
not marry the best man living
frequently goes and marries the
worst.
Newspaper rumOr has il that
a $1,000 900 shuc corporation
has been organized in VI is ,c'ru
sets. Now watch the COW hide
What a funny ere turc man j..
If you tell him his baby looks
like him he swells up like = toad,
but tell him he looks like the
baby and he is ready - fight.
Husbands, take notice. A New
+ gland man has Invented a rub.
Der rolling pin. Advocate its use
in preference to the old styled
frying pan and broom.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1911-07-21
How Would You Like Il?

How would you like 10 be the
editor of the home paper and sit
at your desk six days out of the
week, four weeks out ofthe month
and twelve months out of the
year and have such copy To edit:
Mrs. Jones of Cactus Creek let
acan opener slip last week and
cut herself in the pantry.
A miscellaneous lad of Piketown
threw a stone and struck Mr..
Pike in the alleyway Tuesday.
John Doe climbed ON the roof
of his house looking fer a leak
and fell striking himself ON the
back porch.
While Harold Green was es.
cOrting Miss Violet Wise home
from church Saturday night a
savage dog bit them on the pub.
liz square.
Ike Trimer of Running Creek
was playing with "a cat Friday
night when the cat scratched
him ON tine veranda.--Ex
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1911-07-21
Whist Club Meet

TIL" Whist club was entertain
I'd by Mrs. !. +. White in u very
agreeable manner last Saturday
afternoon After enjoying sew.
eral social rounds at cards the
ladies' were served with deli ciOus
cantaloupcs a In mode and cake.
Then followed u pattern making
contest, Mrs. j. w. Blair and
Miss Curnclia Il. Otis tied for
first prizr; Mrs. Blair won on
the draw u handsome Mexican
drawn work handkerchief. Mrs
Simmons won SecO nd. which con
sisted of very sweet" prize.
Adjourned To meet with Mrs. n.
Brazelton Friday p. IN.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1911-07-21
az miles north OF Columbus)

Messrs Phillips and Berry OF
Hondale who appreciate the mer.
IT'S of shallow water and gOpd
suil have just finished digging a
we'll q feet 10 water, which gives
indications of being good one.
Their location Is north of the -
C' mills and edstut the old grade .
They plan extensive development
this year.
l.. H.. McNptt takes the lead in
farming operations in this SEC
ton Of the country, both In eA.
tent aud diversity of crop. His
experimental plO,s will be- watch.
ed by surrounding rancherS for
data ~ next years calendar.
Beginning with July Bird the
Gap country experienced the
wctteSt time in many moons, var
iOusly estimated by the old timers
from sixteen To twenty-five years.
StOckmcn are wearing Sunny
Jim smiles and the nesters are
busy spreading fee water aud
fencing il pasture.
Messrs Wood and WhitlOck are
welcome neighbors in sec. -.
got the busy spirit of the
Gap aS soon as they arrived
and are planning improvements,
the vital part OF which is "A well, f.
| inch pnmp and IL h. p. engine.
Some of the wells of the - G"
ranch were slightly damaged by
.he recent Hood, but the rain was
80 acceptable that no Indications
Crouch Ina q been noted.
Geo. 7, Peters made n business
rip to Deming this week.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1911-07-21
More Rain

More rain, yes, and plenty of
II. During the past week there
have been a number of showers,
evidently getting ready for the
big rain which came Wednesday.
And while not of very long dur
alton yet nearly a half inch of
water fell, North of Columbus
the rain was much heavier. The
Sierra Madre ditch, blackberry
gulch and tributaries we're bank
full for a time, while the lakes
south OF town are full to overflow.
ing. The rains Of this season
have been a great blessing to the
farming and stock raising inter.
ests OF this valley, and as a result
big crops are anticipated.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1911-07-21
Personal and 0therwise

W. 4. simmons has let the
contract for a new house.
j. w. Blair made a business
trip TO I'll Paso, Thursday.
Arthur Mccormick, connected
with the Palomas Land ana Cattle
Company, returned from III Paso,
Thursday.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1911-07-21
the ONE

Seymour hear that Snodkin
owes everybody in the city.
Ashley-Don't YOU believe il that
report is a cruel exaggemtion was
personally assured by Davis that
Snodkin didn't owe him and never
had owed him 4 single cent.
Seymour-Davis? Who is Davis ,
Ashley WHY. he's the stamp
clerk in the postofice.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1911-07-21
HER WISH.

so YOU let him say that and get
away with it, Oh h-oh-w
i suppose you wish you had been
horn a man? ?"
NO, wish you had
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17
Continued on Page FlHe.)
WRECK on B. & 0.
NEAR HAYWOOD
ENGINEER l.. 3. DAVIS, OF THE
SECOND WARD, sUsTAlNs BAD
LY BROKEN LEG IN JUMPING
FROM ENGINE.

A bad wreck occurred on the Balti-
more & Ohio road last evening short
ly after Z o'clock at Haywood, small
station. II miles east Of here, when an
extra freight train going west and
eastbound freight No. % slde.swiped.
Engineer |, B. Davis, of No. 23, re-
siding in the Second ward OF this city,
sustained badly broken leg and a
number of sever bruises about the
body In jumping from his engine
when the trains swlpedS He was
brought to Fairmont last night and
will be confined to his bed for several
weeks at least. Several Of the other
tralnmen who jumped from their train
were slightly injured
The wreck occurred near the Hay
wood bridge and about two dozen cars
were smashed, several of which were
completely demolished and their con-
tents scattered about The wreck train
was called from Grafton and 1t was
several hours before the tracks were
cleared.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17
PRESIDENT TAFT
EUL0GIZ.ES JEWS
SUPPORTS MEMORIAL TO HAYM
sALoMoN, WHO HELPED Fl.
NANCE REVOLUTION. -

WASHINGTON, D. Ca, May IL
a came here tonight not to make a
speech, but to second the motion that
memorial be raised to the Jew who
stood by Robert Morris and financed
the American Revolution" said Presi-
dent Taft last night to a large audi
ence assembled in the Eighth Street
Jewish Temple in the interest OF the
movement for the erection OF monu'
mt in this city to Haym Salomon.
Mr. Taft declared that the man who
wears a sword and epaulets Is not the
only patriot; that money is the slnews
OF war, and Salomon furnished large
sums from his own pocket when anan'
cial support was most needed by the
founders of this government. In eu'
logy Of the Jew as citizen the Prcsi'
dent said:
"No great charity, no movement for
artistic development could live were
1t not for the scunport given by the
Jews" His statement that "lt Is the
duty Of the President of the United
States TO testify to his interest IN ey.
cry religion rostered under the flag"
was greeted with prolonged appause,,
Rev Dr. Abram Simon, presiding,
introduced the President as the cham,
pion Of religion, as we'll as political
reciprocity,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17
CARNEGIE FORSEES
new COURT system
STANDARD OIL DECISION FORE.
HUMMER OF CHANGES IN INDUS
TRIAL PLAN.

NEW YORK, May 17.-Peace was
not the only topic discussed at the an
nual meeting yesterday Of the New
York Peace Society, for Andrew Car
negie, who presided, introduced Myron
T. Herrlck, of Ohio, as possible fu-
ture president and praised the Su.
preme Court decision in the Standard
oil cases. Mr.. Herrick disclatmed any
Presidential aspirations and spoke in
favor OF worlds peace and an Anglo
SaXon.Japanese alliance.
lof the Supreme Courts decision Mr..
Carnegie said 1t was one Of the most
important events of the times, that 1t
was n good decision and would cause
no disturbance OF commerce or capl-
tall. He said:
I'VE will establish a new CONNER
cial system. We will have a new COM
mercial life. Wewill have court OF
commerce which will be to industry
what the Supreme Court is generally
TO our nation and laws. 1t must be
seen thai. combinations being allowed,
regulations must follow, We have
discarded worn out system and
adopted new system adaptable to
our times. | am a happy man at the
reading Of the decision.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17
DOVE Of PEACE
H0VERS NEAR
EXPECTED TO LIGHT ON DlAz BY
FRIDAY If HE RESIGNS.


Ell PAS0, Texas, May 17.-An an
nouncement from Juarez today states
that an armistice between the war
ing factions in Mexico may be renew
ed and 1t is expected before night
fan and before Friday morning 1t Is
confidently predicted that an agree
ment formally bringing about perman'
.ent peace will have been signed by
President Diaz-and General Madero.
Judge Carbajal declared today that
Ia peace agreement, which has been
accepted by both sides, awaits the for
NAL signatures.
This statement is confirmed by Gen
era Madero.
Til general peace terms are said to
be the resignation Of Diaz within three
months, the appointment of three in,
surgents to the cabinet Immediately;
also the ratification by President Diaz
of Madero's appointment OF fourteen
State governors.
A dispatch from Colonel Steeyer at
81 Paso, made public at the White
House today, confirms the peace ar,
rangements and terms announced in
the United Press dispatches from Ell
Paso.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17
CONTRACT FlR
FOURTH Street
BBIlGEIlT lei
STREET COMMITTEE FAvoRs A
CONCRETE STRUCTURE ~ SUB
MITs LONG AND DETAILED RE.
PORT.
MUCH BUSINESS TRANSACTED
BUILDING PERMITS GRANTED
GARAGE COMPANY GETS PER.
MISSION TO STORE GASOLINE,

The regular meeting OF the common
council was held last night. After the
usual preliminaries the body settled
down to business. The report Of the
street committee in regard to the bids
for the construction Of the Fourth
street bridge was the most important
matter considered. The report is Civ
en- below as follows:
To the Mayor and Common Council OF
the City Of Fairmont:
Gentlemen: Agreeable to tnstruc-
tons from your honorable body, your
street committee and engineer have
the following report and recommends.
tion to make In the matter OF the pro
posed Fourth street bridge.
We have examined the plans and
proposals submitted, and first, have
considered the relative merits and dis
advantages Of the steel bridge as COM
pared with the reinforced concrete
structure.
In comparing the most satisfactory
proposal as to design and details OF
al StesL DtIubSS "iti = ~ 49, 'lS.'1.. Us
ly satisfactory proposal Tor concfele
bridge we find that concrete bridge
can be built for less than $1,000 ad-
vance over the all steel bridge we
therefore recommend mat the con
crete type of bridge be adopted.
In irecommefnding the co9clcse .
bridge ltor adppElon} VIZ supmlt thaL d
propeily constructed bridge OF ms
type does not ueteriprate win age put
on the contrary, VIII increase n
strength an4t durability, torl a n9m3eF
of years, and become monolytlls y
stone structure and wltl endure lt az
such, 8. i..s.,
We further submit tnaI 8 steel q, q iron ' I.
In eNpesed fesa rel atlon e the , eaen 1ts e
go'Todes and becomes impaired, anu anu
because of the hurtful action OF gases
and vapors in the atmosphere steel
bridges have a Limited iite.
We submit that the increased nrst m
cost OF the concrete Drldge over tne i
the elimination OF maintenance
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17
BOWMAN RosrMAsTER.

\ WASHINGTON, D. c., May t1--lf
any doubt has existed in the minds Of
any one as to former Senators Davis
Elkns and Nathan B. Scott being In
control OF the Federal patronage in
West Virginia 1t was dispelled today
whom the candidate for postmaster In
ex.Congressman Sturgiss' home town
who was recommended by Scott.
H. A, Posten is postmaster at Nor
gantown now and he was recommend.
ed for re.appointment by Mr. Sturglss
but ne was not satisfactory to the
former senators who. recommended
Frank L. Bowman, who Is als6 under,
stood. TO have had the backing Of Gov.
ernNri ,Glaaecork, whose home Is also
In Morgantown. tsst ~ l
Both the ex-Senators and Mr.. Stur;
giss saw the President personally IN
regard 10 the mater: and no action
was taken Tor \ a week, Ezy5enator
scott Is said To have enilnd led we
President oE the case 3 % the last dlly
ANA toda Bowman name was
sent 70 tie Senaie.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17
'DISG0NEIIED
DEMOCRATS
DEPRESSED
INsuBcEHTs REFUSE TO JOIN.
wits HE FORCE OPPOSING
DiRECT ;PIalRi AIRY LAW--eLAss-
COCKS FRIENDS STAND FIRM.
REP0BHGlNs HOLD CAUCUS.
cHflTo ON AND WATSON CONTROL
HOUSE BUT ARE NOT STRONG
ENOUGH no FORCE ADJOURN
MEME
lsneelaII q VICE gvIraInIan.l

CHARLESTON May 12.-Both Of
the Houses held sessions this morning
Lifting less than a half hour. and then
adiolrned until q o'clock this after.
noon.
TIE Republicans are standing to-
getiief, while the Senators are divided.
S The Chiffon and Watson faction con-
trul the House but is not strong
enough to force adjournment. They
vii ny to work some kind OF a con
Fention scheme as a compromise.
Senator Clapps spoke to large audi,
etee. but few members were present
to heafsil him.
The Democratic leaders are any
thing but pleased today over the aC-
tlon of the insurgent members OF their
party in refusing to line up against
the direct primary bill that the Re.
publiCans are attempting to push
through.
The Republicans caucused this
morning and. decided to stand firm.
The Democrats are caucuslng this aft
etHon to devise means of forcing an
adjournment. @
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17
BOY CLAIMED
BY DEATH
LLOYD r. HUpelNs, ELEVEN
YEARS OLD, A VICTIM OF THE
RkVAGEs OF TYPHOID FEVER.

This morning at four,fifteen o'clock
at the home OF his father, Mr.. H. G.
.Hudgins, in the Second ward occurred
the death OF Lloyd Raymond Hudgins,
after an illness Of ten days duration Of
typhoid fever. ~
The child was eleyn years old on
November IL last and was a bright,
interesting boy Besides his father he
is survived by 4 sister, Arlene Pearl
sandgins and .fan il sisters an q ore
half tbrotl lei. His niothef MES. biz;
zielA. tiudgins, is dead. He was born
I'm Crottoes; Virginia. X
The family OF the boy desire TO
thank their many neighbors and
friends for their Kindness during the
illness and death Of their son and
brother. t'..
|, The funeral will take place to-mor-
row AFTERNOON oat two-thirty O'Clock
from the residence and interment will
be made in Maple Grove cemetery by
Undertaken Fred Jenkins. The ser
vice will be conducted by Rev. w. ].
Eddy, pastor Of the First Baptist
church, assisted by Rev. L. B. Bowers,
pastor Of the Diamond street Methodist
Episcopal church.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17
'RRERIIRIIlBFlR
The CLOSING
EXERCISES | / J
PRECEDENT o. /. WoonLEY WILL
MAKE THE ADDRESS TOT lose
FINISHING THE HIGH SCHOOL
COURSE.
most SUCCESSFUL YEAR
rHIRTY.FlvE YOUNG MEN AND
GIRLS COMPLETE WoRk-TH HIS
I is THE LARGEST NUMBER IN
THE HISTORY OF INSTITUTION.

Active preparations are now being
made for the closing exercises and the
commencement programmes Of the
Fairnont public schools, This has
been one Of the most successful years
in the history OF the schools. All OF
the graded schools will close on Fri.
day. May 26, and the High school VIII
finish up its work one week later, on
June Q. This comes about because
Of the fact that the High school took
two full weeks vacation at the Christ
mas holidays.
All. Of the rooms in the different
buildings will have closing programs.
The eighth grade exercises Will be
more simple this year than usual.
The superintendent and principals OF
the schools decided that these exer-
cises have grown to be too great a
strain upon the children, and so the
completing programmes of the classes
that are to be promoted to the High
school will be held in the rooms on
Friday afternoon. They Will pc
granted certificates Of completion as
usual. There will be an exception IN
the Second ward, where the eighth
grade will have a programme in the
auditorium in their building Friday
evening. May 26.
The High school will give the first
program1tie OF commencement week,
when the Junior class will present
their annual performances, which this
year will be a class play. This is be;
inn prepared unaaf 1.-THE, hira4 tiott Of
Miss Mckinney, thS class itshd hr.f and
IT will be up to the standard Of tormer
entertainhents. The date for the Jun
ior exercise will be MONDAY, eyeping
May. q
The Senior elass u the High school
VIII introduce a new feature this year
bin presenting aclass day programme;
This Will be given on Thursday even
ing, JuneS1, This will be an interest
ling entertainment, and should be
largely attended bytthe friends OF the
class.
Some weeks ago 1t was announced
that Judge A. G. Dayton would make
the address at the High school gradu,
ating exercises, but on account OF the
anniversary exercises at Philippi next
week, he has, much to his regret, been
compelled to cancel this engagement.
President o. /. Woodley, of the Fair
mont Normal school, has been secured
to give an address in place OF Judge
Dayton. President Woodley has made
an excellent reputation during the
year he has been in the State, and MS
address ON this occasion will be inter-
esting and full OF thought.
II is also announced that special
music for the commencement pro
gramme will be furnished by Miss
Margaret Horne and Mrs. Louis Black,
Of the State University at Morgan
town.
A large and representative class oi o
thlrty,fve young men and women Wiil
be graduated from the High school
the largest class thus far to complete
at one time in the school.