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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-15

he would love such moment--and it
was his last chance that session. He
stood there quietly a whole minute,
land then putting a foot forward, said
lin his great bass voice:
"Afistah Speakah.'
"Old 'Zeke rose and said:
"'Mister Doorkeeper.'
ga message from the senate, by its
secretary
: ga message from the senate by its
secretary repeated 'Zeke, and then
Bill had to give way to Sam Pollard.
who stepped forth and said:
f. "'Mr. Speaker, I am directed to In.
form the house that the senate has
passed senate bill No. 1861 never
shall forget the number of that bill,
after all the sleepless nights 1t caused
me. and the anxious mornings scan.
ming the calendar to see II its black
figures were there-'Senate bill No.
'1O6. A bill for an act to amend an act
.entitled: An Act concerning the exer.
else OF the right OF eminent domain,
Notwithstanding the objections OF the
governor'-you know the lingo.
Then. as the speaker said, The clerk
will read the message Hen Harvey.
who was clerk OF the house, stretched
his arm over the narrow desk and
took the file from the page. The old
man was mad when he wrote that
veto message and he gave both
houses the devil never knew the
Legislature to get such an unmerciful
tanning in my life; 1t was outrageous,
for It was good bill. and"
Ought ter pass" interiected Jen-
nings. repeating the trite phrase sem
tentiously.
"But nobody heard It. for when Hen
began to read. the gang took a deep
breath and began to howl. From
both sides OF the chamber broke forth
clamor Of Mr.. Speaker, Mr.. Speak
err until In the din even these words
were lost, and there was just that
long, heavy roar The boys came over
from the senate. for they had done
their duty and had done It nobly, in
the face OF great storm Of criticism.
combined with the abuse OF the Chi
cago papers, and they wanted to help
lift In the house. And with them
came the crowd of reformers from the
Municipal League, and stood about
with George Herrick, the old mans
private secretary. The reformers, as
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-15
DR.. D. L. L. YOSr
Practice Limited to Office.

Practice Limited to Office.
Chronic diseases and Special Thera.
peuties. Ilours-S:3O n. M. to $3.50 d.
NJ. daily; Sunday 2-s p. m. by appoint.
ment.
Office over Mt. City Drug Store,
e34 Main Street. Con. Phone $751;.
Residence, IA High St., Con. Phone
e5s.L.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-15

How many situations wanted" ads
have you read and answered. in your
search for q worker!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-15
WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.

CHARLEST0N-A receiver for the
Exchange Bank OF Littleton viii not
be appointed. according to State Bank.
Ing Commissioner Matthews. and ne
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-15

Tenants who pay promptly. and who
take almost as good care OF your prom.
crty rs though ii were their own. are
tc he found. 1t sound like fiction
but It's classified advertising fast"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-15

FOR SALE July l, 1871 Groom cot
tage on Cottage Ave. Price $S5O.OO.
Lot so 1i5.
] broom cottage on Delaware Ave,
East Park. 3 lots. Price $2,59D.o9.
Groom house "E" street, East PARK
: Addition $500. Lot 48xia8 feet.
Seven acres ground near Watson
1880.
Groom house on Morgantown Ave.
lot s9xl20. Price $4,000. Apply 20
IN. G. Steele, eth floor, Trust Build.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-15
Copyright By inc Bobb.- MerriII Comnsnz

ALDW1N, the lobby.
ist, leaning forward
with his elbows on
his knees, and
swaying with the
train as it swung
out on to the rocky
ledge that paves
the Valley Of the
D e s pl q ines, con.
tenn d | n tiyely cut
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-15

WANTED-Labores. Apply FaIrmont
Mining Machinery Company, Belt
Line. 1.l0.6N
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-15

How much do the oargain.hunters o,
the town know about your anxiety to
nlture?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-15

WANTED-Man ana wife on small
suburban place Woman for general
house work. man to care for garden
and lawn, part or full time. Separ.
ate house furnished. Convenient TO
Owens Glass Factory Bell phone
523%R Or address P. o. BOX JGl.
C-23.tf.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-15
OBITUARY NOTICES

The price charged for printing
and publishing obituary notices
or resolutions Of respect, etc, In
the West vIrginlan Is One Dollar.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-15

FOR sALE-Small fire insurance
agency, located In Fairmont. An
opportunity TO build an independent:
income. Reasons for sale have 9th
er interests requiring entire time.
Address ]. e. Kelley, Box 4G5.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-15

FOR REMT-TwoN choice modern >.
room apartments. bran new. Rent
very reasonable. Very desirable fog
newly married couple. Inquire OF
y. P. Kelley Lumber Co, 7-l2.tf.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-15

While it's very little thing. grain
of dust in your eye is very important
thing while it's there. SO II Is with
other little things. The loss Of ten.
ant-even of furnished room tenant
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-15

FOR Sales.--future, East Park: I
rooms; bath. 100000 cash, bal.
ance time. See Albert j. kera,
Trust Bldg. 7.l2.tr
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-15

ing. Fairmont W. Va. Con. Phone.
G72-Y, office; Res. 7OG.W. G.3O-1mo.
OR sAtE-6.rO0m mouse, good ccl
lar and outbuiidings. One store.
with or without goods, fair trade.
Good spring and welt, also good OF.
chard. : acres building lots; near
schUof. Apply A. N. F'reeiand.
Hutchinson. W. Va. Marion Tele.
phone.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-15

WANTED-Gir! for general house
work. Apply to Mrs. b. +, Reed, $50
Barney ST. 7.2.tf
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-15
WANTED

VA. EEL Handy man in lunch car.
Apply Il. Il o. roundhousc. 7.lj-3l
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-15
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-3rooms il2 Main street,
schwarm's Studio. includes water
I? $500 per month, gas and lights
extra. 7-i23t.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-15

FOR RENT-12.room house with two
bath rooms Oh Monroe street across
from opera house. Apply Murray
Dickerson. G.27-if
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-15

WANTED-position as clerk by young
: man OF good habits. Address
Clerk" care West V!rglnian. 4.22.t'
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-15

WANTED-Largc. clean, cotton rags
at West Virglnian Office.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-15

How many questions do you ASH
yonr friends lsuch as where can
and good stenograpner:rl which the
want ads. will always answer for you!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-15
FOR SALE

FOR sALE-Pigs. shoats and hoga
Call Bell phone or see J. U. ami
Henry sturm, Worthington, W. Va
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-18

and was obliged to cafI taxi py the
way. stop for me again at s sharp"
he told the driver as he left the car at
his club. And he was glad that ne
had made this concession to weak
ness when he came out again into the
night. The taxi waited obediently.
"Forty-four?" questioned the man.
and, nodding absently. Philip stepped
insi'ie. His head swan in an annoy
ing manner as they bowled along, and
bis hands were strangely cold. Then
presently he became aware Of warm,
comforting presence. Vaguely his
hand reached out toward that familiar
rhythmic sound:
Jack Johnson" Philip murmured in
weary perplexity. He still Graded the
invincible cat against the lapel Of his
dress suit as he waited to pay the
driver
Found her. did your" the man ask
ed. The iady's cat followed her into
the car. you see, and she didn't discover
her till we had reached the club. Then
she told me to keep the doors shut and
she would send the gentleman out to
take the cat home after dinner, SO
brought you here without further or
ders."
He sought the levator. smiling grim
ly. So he had hapg5ned upon the same
taxi which had lalely borne the girl.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-18

tached to the plucky, comforting little
creature. He sent the japanese to
purchase collar for his pet
1--WE can't risk losing him while we
are sketching." he explained, SO see
that Suit A, Lexon Apartments is
engraved upon the plate"
'wish your name also?" inquired
Tenno. Philip shook his head. You
might" he added humorously, have
his own name inscribed-Jack john
SON" And the very night that the col
lar vas carefully adjusted the black
cat disappeared. Protestingly' Tenno
declared his vigilance:
81 close all DOORS he insisted. Phil
ID was disgustedly destroying his latest
sketch upon the following morning
when the Japanese accosted him excit-
edly. Lady viii see you, sir" he whis-
pered. Il tell her you are engaged. but
she says"
.sThat | will detain you but few
moments" called q clear, girlish voice.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-18
The Little
Black Cat
An UNLIMITED Guest That
Brought Joy In Its Wake
By AGNES G. BROG>N

Wind and storm ratified at the win
down of Philip Duncombe's apartment
while that young man settled back in
bis chair with weary sigh. The few
weeks Imprisonment an illness had i'm
posed left him In an unenviable state
OF discomfort. Magazines and books Of
alluring titles failed to amuse.
"Inane" exclaimed Philip and tossed
the last one to the floor. The tele-
phones imperative call came as re-
lief from his own gloomy meditation.
"Hellor cried a hearty voice That
you. Phil? What about the illustration
called Homer We're waiting for it.
you know. Can't you rush the thing
off? Just a young man and woman
seated before an open fire. cat curled
up in the foreground, or something like
that. Get the idea? OF course we
know you've been sick. but
1t has not been illness alone which
kept me back" Philip replied. Truth
is | can't find q suitable girls face for
the picture"
Brown chuckled over the phone.
Temperament he said derisively.
Philip went back Illuminating to his
chair beside the fire.
What do | desire to make me hap
pyW he mused bitterly. Money
enough for all reasonable purposes,
fame-more than | deserve-friends
who tire me-" He bent forward. gaz-
ing steadily into the glowing Goals.
Family from without came a tiny muf-
fed cry. and as Philip stopped to lis
ten the cry was repeated with louder
persistency. Following the direction
Of the sound. Philip drew aside cur
tain. There upon the outer sill hud-
died small furry creature whose gold
en- eyes begged piteously for shelter.
by Jove!" cried Philip Duncombe
and raised the window. With new
of gratitude the little black cat sprang
into the room. Philip looked quickly
along the smooth side Of the building
and down the seven straight stories to
the street by lover he calculated
again. The little cat vouchsafed no
explanation. 1t was calmly engaged
In grooming its wet fur In the grateful
warmth of the fire. That delicate oper-
alton accomplished, the cat climbed con-
fldingly to the arm Of Philips chair.
You queer little beggarv' Philip
laughed under his breath and put forth
his hand to pat the cats head. but in
quick defense a black paw was un-
sheathed to parry an expected blow.
The japanese servant glided In curl
ously at the unexpected sound Of Phil
fps laughter. His black eyes were
round and beadlika 1.-The cati" he ex-
claimed. How does It come hereT
dropped from the Clouds" Philip
told him. ''But we shall keep him to
sketch. See that the cat does not e.
cape. Tenno."
Il will watch" he said. and Philip.
taken OF guard at this moment, receiv-
cd 4 we'll aimed scratch.
That win do for you. Jack Johnson =
be remarked lyon have proved your
pugilistic ability" The longer Philip
kept the cat the moro he became at
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-18
Succession Notice.

No.f4,0l8-First District Court, Par
lsh OF Caddo, State of Louisiana
Succession of VIM. Handrick.
Notice is hereby given that John
3 Hayes has this day filed his final
eeount in said succession, and I'M
Tess opposition be made thereto
within the time specified by law the
same will be duly homologated as
prayed for.
Witness the Hon. T. F. Bell, Judge
OF said court, this 3Oth day of April
19l3. S. o. WILLIAMS,
Deputy Clerk
Caucasian, May 1, 1889
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-18

The hope is expressed that Mrs.
Longstreet will find the $4,000 posi-
tlon congenial and more profitable
than the postmasiership at Gaines
vile, Ga. 1t may be said that every
"Cornfed' tried and true is an adj
mirer and friend of Mrs. Long
street
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-18
How to Order Patterns.

<Eterns described in The Caucas-
\ Ne supplied by the May Manton
Pattern Company. Greeley Square,
New York City, and Masonic Tenn
pie, Chicago, I'll. Forward order
with name and address to the New
York Or Chicago office with Zoe for
each pattern; they will be mailed
lIroot 70 you.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-18
Caucasian, April "a, 1913.
Succession Notice.

No. i7,1S3-First District Court Of
louisiana: Succession of r. d.
Anderson.
State of Louisiana Parish Of Cad
do: Notice is hereby given that Mrs.
Nellie Anderson has this day applied
to be appointed Administrative Of
said succession, and unless opposi-
ton be made thereto within the
time specified by law, she will be
appointed as prayed for.
Witness the Hon. T. T. Bell, judge
Of said court, this 10th day of May
1913. VIM M. LEVY,
Deputy Clerk.
Caucasian, May II, 1913.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-18

This was the explanation. When Phil
lip reached the upper floor he released
the purring animal.
You will have to find your own way
home, Lady Lille" he said Then It
occurred to him that he had dismissed
Tenno for the night and that he was
quite too III to be alone. He recollect-
ed also that Jim Brothers lived around
somewhere upon an upper door and he
had better hunt him up. Jim Brothers
found his fellow club member standing
gaunt and white In the doorway.
II believe I'm sick, Jim," Philip ex-
planned family. Tin fact, I'm sure
Then Philip Duncombe knew no more.
When. after an endless season Of con-
fusing dreams, he again opened ration
al seeing eyes Philip realised that he
was resting comfortably in Jim Broth
ers' cozy den, with something soft and
familiar lying very near his shoulder.
"Jack Johnson" he whispered de-
lightedly.
"She wouldn't leave you," spoke a
voice Of sad and joyous memory. "She
seemed to know that you were ILL.,
Philip rubbed his unbelieving eyes.
Still the vision remained. what are
you doing here?" he asked CURLY.
81 live here" the girl replied. You
see, am Jim Brothers sister"
Sister, echoed Philip, trying to
grasp this stupendous fact.
"Of course" he said at last. And
old Jim makes his home with you and
your-husband." The girl shook her
head.
Il haven't acquired one." she an
swered a
"But the janitor told Tenno''- Philip
began excitedly.
1.-THE janitor jumps at conclusions"
the girl interrupted
Philip sat up rashly. "And you are
not-married ?" he persisted. Jim's SIS
ter laughed,
mot in the least" she replied. you
are to lie down, II you please, Mr.. Dun
combe. and keep quiet while am re-
lieving your nurse. You have betrayed
many secrets" she confided, "and have
talked more or less wildly. There was
something about missing face and a
picture and much concerning little
married woman upstairs"
Philips eyes met hers eloquently. II
thought that was you," he confessed.
The girl blushed rosily. "Oh!' she
murmured as one vastly relieved. Sud-
denly Philip leaned over the placed his
hand upon hers.
II want to tell you" he entreated-'T
must tell you now of the picture called
Home" But 1t was not alone of the
picture he spoke. His tender, trem-
bling voice told the story of a hungry
heart ut is your face would have
looking into mine. DEAR" he said. 'in
the light Of our own hearth fire"
Gathering the little black cat in her
arms. the girl laughed shakily. I'VE
can't refuse him Lady Lille" she said.
''or his temperature might go racing,
and we could not accept him at once;
that would seem so disgracefully ca
GER
Philip held out pleading arms. IF
you can give me crumb of hope" he
begged, Il will be the happiest man
the luckiest man in the world
when you are quite well,' the girl
answered. II will come to see you
she flashed at him smile Of radiant
promise 'and-black cats bring luckv'
she said.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1913-04-24
Wears
Like Iron

When you buy the right paint
you are taking out weather in
surance. Your barns and out
buildings need the protective
qualities of paint as we'll as
your house, and the same care
should be taken in buying it.
Shade w, US. Barn Paint
is the quality paint for barns
and outbuildings. It has been
tried and tested under many
weather conditions and with
stands them all.
1t u'ears and 7veavs, resisting
every kind of weather, keep
ing its color, because it is
made Of the right materials
for this climate.
For beauty, covering, dura-
bllity and weather resisting
qualities use Shade ", q. s.
Barn Paint. We sell and rec
o1nn1end it.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1913-04-24

70: long or short time tarm loan
see Lyman Barnes. 52tf
Vane Ardle Of the st. Hill store is
OH the sick list this week.
We have our onion sets--red, white
yellow; get yours early at Clanton &.
Brandon's.
Steve Crawford, the harness maker
at the Koke shop, spent Sunday with
his family at Big Sandy.
There is 10 shoe that wears as long
and looks as good as the Mayer
shoe. TO prove it see Kilduff.
A new cement sidewalk is being
laid in front of the Orpheum theatre
and the Murphy & Walker saloon.
For Sale-One-half interest in a
good paying business in Malta. For
particulars address Box Gil, Malta,
| Mont.
Frank Wilma and Albert Weber
were i'll from the north country the
latter part Of last week after seed
barley.
Without question the Sure-fit is
the most humane horse collar ever
produced. b. H. Koke.
County Surveyor Conant was up
from Glasgow the last of the week at
tending to business and greeting his
numerous friends.
Walter Mailman and mother will
return shortly from Missouri where
they have been living for the past
three OF four years.
The eXcayating on the three base
ments in town is rapidly nearing
completion and the cement work will
be commenced at once.
Commissioner Brockway informs
us that he is averaging five and six
filings daily and that most of the
settlers are going south.
Mrs. John Ebaugh wishes to an
nounce that she has again opened her
hospital OH the north side and is
ready to receive patients.
w. II. Cox, who has been working
at the Dodson dam for the past year,
has moved to Malta and will spend
the summer OH his claim,
The Great Northern has agreed to
furnish passes within the state to
state officials, including the execu-
tive, judicial and legislative depart
ments.
Jack Lusk and SON were in the latter
part OF last week from Ruby Gulch.
Mr.. Lusk is one of the old timers of
these parts and is always a welcome
visitor in Malta.
Mrs. Fred st. Hill received the sad
news Thursday Of the death of her
sister in a hospital at st. Paul. AS
Mrs. st. Hill had been with her for
the past month and being in i'll health
herself she did not attend the funeral.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1913-04-24
J. w. Richardson, M. D. v.
VETERINARY SURGEON
All Calls answered day or night
POWELL LIVERY BARN, MALTA

W. Primeau and G. B. Clanton are
among the latest who have decided
that it is cheaper and better to have a
gasoline engine do their work. Each
have purchased Stickney from Mr..
Chambers and the former will use his
in connection with his feed grinder
and the latter for pumping water at
his feed barn.
r. F. McLaren, secretary of the
state board Of railroad commissioners
at Helena, expects to have the new
state map out by May LIST. 1t will
show all the new lines of railroad in
the state as we'll as the boundaries of
the new counties that have been
formed Or of the old counties that
have been altered by acts of the legis-
lature.
W. w. Mendenhall, who lives up in
the Lovejoy settlement, had the mis-
fortune to break his leg Friday night
while playing base ball. He was
brought to town the same evening
and Dr.. Clay reduced the fracture.
He is getting along as we'll as could
be expected at present.
Word was received here the first of
the week that DIR. Russell had died
Sunday at Great Falls. The doctor
was we'll known here as he practiced
medicine in Zortman and run drug
store there for a number of years.
He was young man and we'll up in
his profession. His numerous friends
will be sorry to learn of his death.
During March, according to the
report of the state veterinarian who
has in charge the inspection of all
live stock coming into the state. 651
shipments crossed the line into Mon
tana comprising 3,46S head of horses,
563 head of cattle and 236 hogs. These
figures are far in excess of those of
any previous month in the states
history, and indicate the great influx
of new settlers already coming into
Montana.
Secretary of the Interior Lane has
invited representatives. of the water
users associations i'll the west to meet
with him., the reclamation officials
and the congressman Of the states
effected in Washington on May 1st,
to find out as clearly as possible the
situation on each project and to Sc
cure suggestions for such change in
administrative policy as may be adj
visable. The secretary hopes to
bring about a better understanding
between the government and the
water users.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1913-04-24
LOCAL NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence BrOckWay
spent Sunday with friends in Dodson
For Sale:-Shelled corn $3.50 pei
hundred while it lasts. st. & Oak
Elevator.
See the fine white bread the lady
bakes. She buys Golden Link Flour
from Kilduff.
II. w. Garland spent few days
the first of the week at his ranch or
Little Cottonwood.
Senator Suryant was among those
who attended the roundup celebration
1T Fort Benton Tuesday.
LosT:-A bay mare sucking colt
branded II K on right shoulder; $500
reward ~-- for recovery. Leon
Boudreau, Malta, Montana.