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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-31
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By Ruth CAMERON,
AN EXPERIMENT.,

"You may paddle oil day long; but
tits when YOU come back at. nfghtfall
ind look in at the familiar room that
you find love or death awaiting you
beside the stove; and the most beau.
tiiui adventures are not those We 70
to eek Stevenson. 81
"Nfnt canst thou see anywhefp
that thou seest not here? Behold tAe
heavens and the earth md all the ale,
ments, for out of these are all thinks
made. Thomas Kempis, L
Did you ever Try to look at your
home town and the country round.
about it as II you had come from a
distance to see It? :
Truly that is a most interesting ex.
pertinent. -
On glorious summer evening lust
at the witching hour Of sunset, three
Of us were drifting about in canoe
on a body ofwater near our home.
Said one Of the three, How lovely
the water looks tonight B.
do Another, Really | don't know
as l saw anything any prettler on my
vacation, though ] Travelled two thou.
sand miles,
At that the third member OF the
party sat up in the eanoeiaad looking
around as II he had suddenly seen
something new and strange inquired,
DO you folks realize that five had
Travelled two thousand miles ito see
this we would say 1t was one Of the
mosttbeaatifuI places We ever saw?'t!
\ Whereupon we all sat up. and, look.
Ing out over the water through eyes
from which the scales OF habit had
been removed for a moment, sudden
ly realized that what he said was
true ~ III 90
Is 1t not strange how firmly We ali
cling to the idea that beauty is Q
thing which must be hunted and jour,
T,eyed after, and may never by any
chance be found at home?
Next summer when We 20 on uuf
vacation, some happy day when oul
ship comes In. and We sail away in It
70 voyage aound the world, them
We tell ourselves. we shall really
see something very beautiful.
And oil The time We look with dhll.
eyes az the beauty which lies Just out
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-31
.'RI U DO YOU KNOW
Of THE BIBLE
INTERESTING STATISTICS THAT
TOOK MORE THAN THREE
YEARS OF TEDIOUS WORK TO
COMPILE.

The Bible is indeed a most inter.
esting compilation any way we may
look at it.
Here are some Bible statistics
thst are said to De the result OF three
years labor by the interchangeable DR..
Horne and given by him in his intro.
dcction to the study OF the Scriptures.
The basis of these Interesting stats.
S.tics rs an old English Bible of the
iFipg James Version. tS4
Old Testament Number OF Books
80; chapters, s29; yerses 2s,214;
words. SOB, 4s3; letters. 2,72S1OO.
New Testament Number; OF Books.
rs chapters. $50; verses, 1885,
words. 1s1,252; lletters, s3s,ssO.
The Bible Total number 81 boks.
T..
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-31

,wheneverS a bun Washing il hung huns o III
on the line, women who assail their
clothes With bar soap md muscle VIII
utter disparaslng remarks about Ii
at the, dinner table.
One OF the incest features about
wash day is that nobody wants any,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-31
WAIT MAS0W
The Poet: rAtIoaophss
GIVING MONEY.

Old Rdx, the great phifanthropist,
gives wealth till people wonder: and
all he gives Is never missed, he has
such heaps otpIunder. Al million here.
q million there should buy him bliss
eternal, if'all the, facts are printed fair,
In every daily journal, He sees the
.rhino as; II goes. It's flight he never
fraeth; and mighty well his left hand
knows Just what his right hand doeti.
He hands million out today. some
advertising hunting. oh, eomrades;
hear the brass band play, andGwateh
the spread o. bunting! Old BiIdad has
q slender ron, gained BY leareraeking.
labors; and yet that good old kindly.
stal Is always helping neIghsors. y A
nickel here, "a nickel there. to men
by III luck smIttef; upon ME pages.
white and 'falf methihks his name Ia
written. II there's a wall from one
distressed; and Blfdad hears It rising,
he hpstles there like all possessed,
nor waits for advertising. When iii.
! / tiad dies he'll take his seat beside that
widow lady who gave her mite With
out cold sfeet back In the ages shady,
And Rox may find, when lie shall DE,
.forsaking earthly trammeTs he can't
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-31
SIDEWALK SKETCHES
q. a.sr. aANN.
WASH pAY..

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which t,,la -. 49, aHn,Yefsaay
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come barn ~ I ,s,.,, s, ausos'lus VINO
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-31
aides ESPECIALLY Invited ID lR fs sad 6EI s aad Sand oasBr

rahneas ns dd ahuga
sSssH it&7@4
you owners TO
sold Public Auction and that
EOnday FaHground af ISL
Half the Development. t
sBa for the future growth Of this
u - y r. 49, -
In ten the First Ward Indus
trial Company development has
corporate limits Of the city live
This is These hpporome II
sale Of finely lin enjoy M
and build what ahoms 9hfs stf
maso
chance the
make omdie unexceh
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-31

and food ih y pssscs
u malsfs ~ PRINTING its every On
scobpi tss :ss contains nebsr
Ea,i W. INJURIOUS g, habit drugs.
u oses and cited
writes MA Has ss 81 sso es J, sssns
ssS HSsss nd n. 5 Dc az
would hae 3 cr eleven Essl and
ssrsd u ~ s sSb 1thss e ps
des az tHtsS Bottles s e 9e 1i s
1--we M9a fss sfye BEN dead III " l1
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-31

George Arllss wants to play Nero,
and has a drama written for him by
an American author on the life OF that
famous tyrant. 1t will deal with his
earllor years.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-31

q q. 90
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-31


gh MONEY O US are oo
nnas that present ansG @ sba o
sas 63S
gah serious
assh held class
Note thsoung
tsnsdsSTade 81 the , hs 81
q near INES aIs
aoo ls have e car
They cant help growing in value il g
East them over IA
sPesHe bids for
Tor bid high willing
twill 1aas rs 1884,
Remember Tie a' Monday Labor e,ahss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-29
SAVE MAN BY LIFTING CAR
Twenty Volunteers Heave and
Patrolman Frees Sufferer.

After an unidentified man, about forty
years old and poorly dressed. had been
run down last night and pinned under
the forward trucks of a southbound sur
face car, at 10th street and Seventh
avenue twenty men, under the direc-
tion sof Police Lieutenant Gilhooley,
lifted the car bodily from the tracks,
permitting a patrolman to drag the man
out. He was sent to Bellevue.
In attempting to cross from the east
10 the west side of the avenue, the man
doged from in front Of a wagon directly
in front Of the streetcar. One Of his
shoes Wedged between the wheels Of the
forward truck and the brakes. The
motorman stopped with a jerk, saving
the mans life, but leaving him in such
a position that TO move the car forward
or backward would have crushed him.
Some three hundred persons soon
gathered. Lieutenant Gilhooey called
for volunteers 10 lift the trucks. Ten
men lined up on each side Of the car
and at a given signal from Gilhooley ap-
piled their strength. The trucks were
lifted foot or more and the man drawn
from beneath them.
DR.. Lee Of Bellevue Hospital, said the
man appeared TO have suffered para
lytic stroke just before he fell. He was
conscious when placed in the ambulance.
but unable TO speak.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-29
$4,000 FOR A HALF EAGLE
Said To Be Record Price for an
American Coin.
tBy Telegraph TO The Tribune J

Philadelphia, June 2S.-Three thousand
dollars, said to be the highest price ever
paid for an American coin. was the sue
eessful bid of Henry c. Chapman, of this
city. this afternoon for an American half
eagle, which is the gem Of the collection
gathered by George H. Earle jr, of this
city, and now being sold at auction.
There is only one other coin Of the
same pattern, and that, an inferior speci-
men, Is in possession Of the Unitel
States government. 1t bears the date Of
l79S. Three Of the pattern were minted
and the thifd never has been recorded
IN any collection. 1t is believed TO have
been either lost or destroyed.
Another rare American coin, a silver
dollar Of 1776. said TO be the only one Of
It's hind known Of outside tho govern
nAnt collection, was sold for 81, 100 after
exciting bidding Many Of tina coins in
Mr.. Earle'g collection of foJr THOUSAND
or moro are be.sE bought by collectors.
Among other Sziuetie coins II to-Gay's
sale was An 1880 silver Solar. only three
OF which are known 20 exist II brought
200 Silver half dollar of 1898
brSszht 9sC0 eftw 1ysSy bidding. A hal:
tenny sf 17B5 fstcGed $22 The saia.
whies began % TAsssdsX Will sSnttsas
SAeYxvw.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-29
Rejects LAME DAUGHTER
Father Against Sons Marrying
Girl with Hating Step.
fBy TtleEraph to The IrIbune.

Worcester, Mass, June 2S.-A physi-
clan will decide whethei wedding bells
will ring for John 3. Carter, jrr OF Mill
bury, who has applied TO the Probate
Court TO have his uncle appointed his
guardian because his father refuses 10
consent TO his marriage TO the girl he
loves.
The father gives as a reason for his
refusal the fact that the girl walks with
halt in her step. and he does not wish
his son to marry any woman who would
become an invalid and burden to him.
Judge Forbes heard the case. and
afterward the father said he was willing
to consent to the marriage If disin-
terested physician should examine the
bride and state that she would not be-
come an Invalid. Judge Forbes directed
counsel for the father 10 procure physi-
clan and examine the woman. The girls
name has not been made public.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-29
AID FLOOR TAKES FIRE
Woolworth Watohmen End Blaze
Without Help of Firemen.

Fire in some building material on the
forty second floor of the Woolworth
Building was discovered last night by
Frank Holmes, n night watchman. who
WAS making a round Of the building
Holmes informed the other watchmen
and the men got extinguishers, ran an
elevator up to the floor where the fire
IVES. and after ten minutes work man
aged 20 extinguish the blaze with slight
damage.
Tie Police and Fire departments were
rot asked 70 help, Holmes said. because
ne blaze was not Serious enough. II
was supposed that hot bolt was
,.roarsd into tho material by some work
men during the day and that II smol-
dered until n'gMSI', when It started the
JiaZa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-29
From The Tribune Bureau J

W. .hington, June 2s.-Confrmation of
the death of General Estenoz, the Cuban
rebel chief. has been received by the De-
partment of State and it is now believed
in administration circles that the negro
revolt is practically over and that there
will be no further disturbances. The dis
patch to the State Department from the
legation at Havana stated that General
Monteagudo had reported that the gov
ernnent forces had killed Estenoz near
Songo. while the consul at Santiago tele-
graphed that the rebel leader was slain
yesterday noon in a battle at Micara.
which is between La Maya and Mayari.
1t was also reported that 80 rebels had
been killed Reports from Caibarien,
Antilla, Baracoa and Cienfuegos were
that those districts were quiet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-29
lnsuruentS Of Guantanamo Bay
Weaken When They Hear OF
the Death of EStenOz
in Battle.
IvONET'S CAPTURE IS NEAR
His Horse, Covered with Blood,
Found on the Field-San-
tiago Rejoices Over the
Victory-End of Re-
volt in Sight.

SANTIAGO, Cuba, June 2S.-On hearing
,o-dav Of the death of General Evaristo
rstenoz yesterday the insurgents in the
vicinity Of Guantanamo Bay hoisted a
flag Of truce.
The United States gunboat Paducah
returned TO Santiago to-day from the
Guantanamo naval station.
General Estenoz was killed at Vega
Ballaco. six miles from Micara, in the
vicinity Of songo, by Lieutenant de la
Tore. with a revolver shot in the head,
after battle in which one hundred in
surgents were killed.
General Ivonets horse covered with
blood. was found on the field of battle.
His sword and revolver were also pickle
ND 1t is now believed that General
1vonet. who also was reported slain, es-
cared but his capture is expected at any
moment.
There is great rejoicing in the city
over the defeat Of the rebels. Thou
sands of people focked to the barracks
throughout the morning to see the body
Of General Estenoz. which arrived at 3
o'clock this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-29
BRYAN MEETS MATCH
IN JUSTICE COHALAN
Credit for Blocking NebraSkan'S
Stampede Scheme Given to
New York JuriSt.
SURPRISE FOR ALL HANDS
Quick Work of His Opponents,
However, Made the Peerless
Leaders" Well Laid Plan
Go All Awry.
,py , s,,r corre,pondent OF Tn. Tribure.I

rRya stan Correspondent OF The Triburel
Baltimore. June 2S.-Even the all alb
sorbing topic OF nominees gave way tor
good part Of to-day TO the discussion
OF Bryan's spectacular attack last night
on Thomas Fortune Ryan and August
Belmont From the lowliest alternate
to the big gun" delegates-at-large the
discussions Of the Bryan move ragged hot
and heavy
The consensus OF opinion seemed TO be
that for once in his life, at any rate. the
Nebraska colonel had bitten OF more
than he could chew"
They hnessed Bryan 10 turn was
the way one Wilson man from Oklahoma
put II. and back of that little trick. for
the origin of which no one seemed sure
TO whom TO give credit. lies a morsel Of
gossip that Is being retailed at some
length to-day.
IL concerns a we'll known Supreme
Court Justice Of New York State. who, In
his days as a politician-which. by the
way, people generally thought were of
the past-was known as one OF the best
little "fnessers" who ever "hnessed"
anywhere that "inessing" was in order.
When Bryan advanced 10 the front OF
the speakers platform last night there
was not man in the audience, even
among the Nebraskans intimate friends.
who knew what was in his mind. They
knew that he was greatly wrought up
over what he believed was the Ryan
domination" Of this convention, but they
also believed he had unburdened himself
on that in his previous speeches and
statements.
Expected a Bryan Coup.
Further than that, few Of them who
were on the inside Of the Bryan camp
had been tipped off that Bryan would not
enter the convention hall until after the
second ballot had been taken. They
knew that the Nebraskan had laid out a
most carefully arranged plan to make a
conspicuous entry from the room of the
committee on resolutions. stalk down the
centre aisle and make his way toward
his own seat In the Nebraska delega-
tion's section, front row. seat which he
has not yet occupied at this convention.
They knew, also, that It had been
Bryan's plan to make his entry between
the second and third ballots, in the be-
lief that II he could ever stampede this
convention toward himself 1t would have
to be about then.
The plans took in, also. a shouting
demonstration led by Bryan enthusiasts,
together with display Of thirty-odd
Bryan banners, all Of which, 1t was
hoped, would lead this assemblage. in
the footsteps OF three other Democratic
conventions, to Bryan.
Knowing all this. his intimates were
actually more surprised than his op-
ponents when Bryan took the platform
and presented his Ryan Belmont resolu-
ton.
On the other side Of the Bryan resolu-
roptinued On third page, kixth cnIn--
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-29

Al tie soda fountain insist on having your
drinks harcrcd with Angostura Bltters,
world-renowned tonic OF exquisite favor
--.AJvt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-29
JlLTED, HE TRIES SUICIDE.

tBy Telegraph TO The Tribune
San Francisco. June 2-Because Mrs.
Anne Johnson, a widow with ten children,
refused his repeated proposals OF marriage,
Edward ]. Pilkey. a young ranch hand OF
Chico. attempted suicide last night by
drinking the contents of vial Of acid. A
physician saved his life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-29

Havana. June 2S.-General Montea-
guido, commander in chief of the govern
ment forces. telegraphs to-day that tho
death Of General Estenoz, the rebel
leader. put an end to the rebellion. Gen
eral Monteagudo expresses confidence
that he will have the whole Province OF
Oriente pacihed within two DAYS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-29

Ohio gave ono vote each to Bryan and
Kern.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-29
80 1912-sAlEEN fAEr2
Kate CareW Is Now An
Ardent Baseball Fan
In a most interesting
article 10 appear IN
I o>morrOWs rlbune

this popular writer
will narrate her ex-
perience in attending
the other day her first
bal! game and how,
from a hereto. she
became a worshlpper
at the shrine of the
national pastlme.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-29

a
Baltimore June 2SThe Democracy after another day spent
and boos ballots reached conclusion midnight
although seven taken adjournment rs ti
morning making eight in The leaders, seeking above all thing
70 be on the winning de Murphy Ryan Sullivan ban
At taking Progressive candidate who could command
thirds vote of the convention Governor Wilson, afraid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-29
eAyNoR Ip FIELD ON EIGHTH.

baltimore. Jure zS.-Mayor Gaynor Of
New York was put in the Presidential race
In the convention on the eighth ballot, when
ono OF Clark's Tennessee delegates cast q
single vote for the dark horse"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-29

But Plot Dull
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-14

do has led many sinner to repeat his
crime
This little desire in the eye that
makes one find perfection in a lover is
not beyond cultivation by those to
whom lover is yet to come. Neither
is it beyond the power of those to whom
Love is story of yesterday.
Every one has friend. The little
habit of looking for perfection in that
friend is of greater mutual benefit than
anything in the universe.
The friend becomes an ideal and tries
to live up to it. The one who thinks
the best of that friend gets into the
habit of thinking we'll of others. and
grows in moral strength accordingly
This little habit Cupid teaches of
seeking perfection is the foundation of
perfect love. 1t is the superstructure
of perfect happiness
1t is when disappointment and irrita-
ton creep in and one begins to look for
faults that faults become apparent. and
happiness ceases.
That which We seek. We will find"
Seek for good nature instead Of i'll
temper; seek for sunshine instead OF
gloom.
Seek for the good qualities even when
the bad are most glaring. Seek. know
ing that they exist, and you will find
they do exist, and need just the en-
couragement to develop them that your
faith will give
She sharpest-sighted hunter in the
universe is Love for finding what he
seeks and only that"
Ana wider Interpretation OF that
wctd love means the sentiment you
have for your friends, your associates.
your casual acquaintance. and all your
kindred
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-14
BY Margaret Hubbard Aver.

xxi ET'S talk about something in
teresting," announced Miss Ida
Adams, as she curled herself
up into a fluffy little ball in the corner
of large sofa and refused definitely,
finally and up-and down to air her
views on health and beauty.
Miss Adams was chosen for the part
of the Commere in "The Follies of 1912"
because she speaks beautiful French,
for she has lived a long time abroad
and has caught much of the dainty for
eign atmosphere and ways of the
French girl. She is furnishing a new
home for herself, and when l saw her
her mind was full of a number Of
things such as window curtains and
wallpaper and gray enamel paint and
rugs. Naturally, we drifted into the
subject of home decorating, and Miss
Adams-who is very intelligent young
woman besides being a beauty; for. of
course, she is a beauty if she is in "The
Follies'-has this to say to girls and
women who are just now engaged in
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-14
SEVEN YEARS
CONFINEMENT
In Advices From Fostcc--
Mrs. Ellis Makes Public
Some Startling State
ments.

Foster Ark.-"I was sick for seven
years writes Mrs Fannie Ellis Of this
pace, and half the time could not
sand on my feet. was very near
'eatt.- I took Cardui. the woman's
'onie, and in two months was cured
and am now stout and healthy.
Vas sick so long that I won the
%npathy OF my friends. and they all
asked what cured me. for my looks are
testimonial to Cardui.
After I was cured. didn't know
0lt what Cardui was like so many
91er medicines: that Is. pretend to
'l.s for a while, but It has been two
Years since I have taken a dose, and
Zee. as we'll as ever.
) can walk a mile. work all day
ana walk back home at night and not
's much tired. Before taking Cardui I
could not walk across the floor.
can not recommend Cardui too
mighty 1t is a God send to suffering
women"
thousands O. women who now suffer
nom "omanly trouble could be relieved
'na benefited by following Mrs. Ellis
example.
are you OF this NUMBER
~ So, try Cardul today. II can not
'a'n YOU and Is almost sure TO do you
soo4
~ the nearest drug store.
r...b Write 70: Ladies Advisory Dept,
H '!4'gs Medicine Co. Chattanooga
i.g. l9t Special Instructions and Ga
80 BOOK. "uo.ue Treatment FOR Wom-
7fhi n plain wrapper. on request
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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-14
Things Worth Remembering

Living in the Isle of Wight is a fami-
ly of three brothers and two sisters who
are all in receipt Of the old age pension.
and whose combined ages total 3S7
years. The vetran of the family is
Mrs. Ann Harris, of Cowes. aged 81;
the baby of the family is Robert Butt,
of Niton, who has seen only 70 sum-
mers.
pet cat was carried in the funeral
procession of Frau Loenz at Neukoln.
the animal being subsequently, in
tered in the same grave with the dead
woman. This was done in accordance
with the last wishes of Frau Loenz, who
in her will referred to the cat as the
truest friend she had during the las,
fifteen years. At the cemetery the ami
mai was killed by a shot in the head
and the carcass, enveloped in laurel
leaves. dropped into her mistress grave
The Rev. F. B. Meyer has been de-
ciaring at Leeds that he does not Sc
riously object to a little courting' in
chapel One recalls an incident in a
Midland chapel some years ago. The
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-14

preacher was annoyed by the sound 81
Whispering coming from the semi
darkness under one Of the galleries. AT
last he paused in his sermon and de-
clared; IF the young couple making
love under the gallery do not come to
me in the vestry before service next
Sunday morning, | will name them to
the church" 1t was a chance shot, but
next Sunday he found twenty couples
awaiting him in the vestry!
The steepIe of Bow. church, into the
reetory of which Canon Masterman has
just been indicted, is the nearest Lon
don analogue to the leaning tower of
Pisa 1t was considerably out of the
perpendicular. as can easily be per-
ceived from Cheapside, but not to u
dangerous degree, and no further set
tlement has been noticed in recent
years. The steeple sways when the
famous bells are rung, but this is con-
sidered proof of elasticity, and so of
strength. The copper-gilt dragon,
nearly 3 feet long, which forms the
weather. cock. was supposed when first
erected to stand for the high church.
manship of the day.