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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-09-30
MONDAY IN CONGRESS,
In the Senate.

III LIIC NGIIWVN'
Met at noon.
Senator Kern secured unanimous
consent for adjournment until We'd
nCSlay.
Senate and house confcrccs agreed
TO conference report on house tarin
hill. Republicans Withholding their
approval.
Samuel Untermyer before banking
committee gave his views on cur
lcncy legislation.
Adjourned at 1888 O'Clock until
neon Wednesday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-09-30

BNRLIN-Thc possibility Of a re-
duction of the German bank rate was
held out by Otton Won Glasenapp,
vice president of the Imperial Bank.
at the monthly meeting of the mstl'
fulton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-09-30

OSKALOOSA, Ia.-John +. Lacey,
former congressman, fell dead of apo
plexy at the doorway Of his home.
Major Lacey served in the Civil war
as n union officer. He represented
as n Republican the Sixth Iowa dis
trict in congress from 1899 to 1907.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-09-30

n ALBANY, n. Y.-The appeal Of
former Police Lieutenant Charles
Becker, of New York, and the four
gnnmcnt from the sentence of death
for the murder of Herman Rosenthal'
the gambler, will be argued before
the courtof appeals on october Is.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-09-30

YARMOUTH, Eng.-Militant suf-
Tragct larson squads" destroyed the
greens Of the municipal golf links
with acid, leaving confession Of
their crime and a note saying, THE
timber yard was set on fire by us. "
This had reference to fire Satlr-
Gay. which destroyed $4,000 worth
Oi lumber.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-09-30
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MAlNZ, Germany - AdOlphus
Busch of St. Louis, was decorated b.
the grand duke of Hess with the cor
don and cross of the first class Of the
Order of Philip and Good in rGcogni-
ton of his philanthropy to the pco
pie OF Germany.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-09-30

CHICAGO-Chicago was Il city OF
night Monday forenoon. The sky was
black with rain clouds and in the aD-
scncc of any breeze curtain OF
smoke hung over the city. Where
buildings were not equipped for
night work business had to be suS-
penhed notably Oh big buildings IN
course of construction.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-09-30
NOTICE ri TO TAXPAYERS.

3 ". E. Harris has been employed
10 collect all city tax money due the
soiity formerly in the hands of j. E.
Powell, city collector. This money
Is past due and must and will he
THOs. W. POWELL,
Admr. j, E, Powell, Deceased.
52-20-12t.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-09-30

LOS ANGELES Spots suggestive
of blood stains. discovered on the
clothing of Robert Askcw, the mu-
latto. caused the police to rccOnsid-
or their determination to release the
man. and he will be held, pending
further investigation Of the murder
Of Mrs. Rcbcccn =. Gay, the Chris
tirn Science practitioner.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-09-30

PATTERSON, n. J.-Frcdcrick S.
Boyd, of New York, an organized FOR
the Industrial Workers of the World
during the recent strike OF 10000 SILK
workers, was convicted for advocat-
ing sabotage. Sentence will be pro-
nounCed Friday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-09-30

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - 1t Will
probably be Wednesday before Will
liam Thaw of Pittsburgh and Ste
phcn Macdonald. Of Pittsiicld, Mass
resume their aoroplanc trip to New
York.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-09-30

ST. LOUIS-Dr. Charles Eugene
Michel, who was a physician in the
Confederate army and attended Cen
eral Albert sydney johnson when he
was mortalIy wounded, died at ms
home at the age Of so. Death was
.uuc to heart disease.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-07-24
HAD THE CHILDREN GUESSING
Chicago Youngsters Fioundered Bad
Iy When Asked to Describe One
Of the Simplest Flowers.

The pimpernel is simple, sweet
little flower that grows widely, but 1t
would seem practically unknown to
the public school children OF Chicago.
This, at least, was the conclusion
forced upon certain teacher after
giving out a line from Tennyson's
MAUD" and asking for its written
definition. The line was: "As the
pimpernel dozed on the lea," and here
are some of the answers received, In
addition to those defining the pimper-
mel as "a frog" "a small deer" "a
dragon fly" and "a small shrub like
a prickley pear"
THE word pimpernel calls up to my
mind the image Of pampered cur,
He is a worthless brute who spends
most OF his time doing in the sun
shine"
THE pImpernel seems to me small
animal resembling an eel. 1t has short
rounded ears and bright, beadlike
eyes. AS I.imagine 1t, the pimpernel
is lying half asleep on the grass near
the shore OF lake. ready to slip into
the water at the slightest sound"
"A pimpernel seems to me tramp
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-07-24

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building, for the readers OF this
paper. On account OF his wide experience
as Editor. Author and Manufacturer he
is, without doubt. the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all inquiries
to William Radford No. IT'S West
Jackson boul, yard, Chicago, ILL.,, and only
enclose two-cent stamp for reply.
II were asked to sum up in few
words the advantages Of owning a
home over renting one, l am afraid
could hardly confine myself to the
space allotted me for this article. But
there are few points that perhaps
stand out with special prominence,
and ! will try to express as briefly as
possible the reason why, as 1t ap-
pears to me, the man who saves to
build or buy home for himself is
the type of citizen of highest value to
the community
For the man Of average income, the
acquisition of permanent home in
wolves struggle and, It may be, even
sacrifice, for a few years: but he
who is willing to undergo 1t, instead
of shrinking continually in fear, dem
onstrates that he has the very quail
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-07-24
SYNOPSIS.

Major Mcdonald, commanding an army
post near Fort Dodge, seeks a man to
Intercept his daughter. Molly. who Is
headed for the post. An Indian outbreak
Is threatened. Brick" Hamlin. ser
geant who has just arrived with mes
sages TO Mcdonald, volunteers for the
mission. Molly arrives at Fort Ripley
two days ahead OF schedule. She decides
to push on to Fort Dodge by stage IN
company with "Sutler BIZ Moylan Con
gales, gambler, Is also passenger:
Hamlin meets the stage with stories OF
Expectations committed by the Indians.
The driver deserts the stage when lndi-
ans appear. The Indians are twice re-
pulsed. Hamlin and Molly escape In the
darkness. Molly is wounded Hamlin Is
marked c. S. A. He explains to Molly
that he was in the Confederate service
and dismissed In disgrace under charges
OF cowardlce At the close of the war he
enlisted In the regular service. He says
the hayersack was the property OF one
capt LeFevre, who he suspects OF being
responsible for his disgrace. Troops APP
pear and under escort OF Lieut.. Gaskins
molly starts to Join her father. Hamlin
leaves to reJoln his regiment. He re-
turns to Fort Dodge after a summer OF
nghting Indians, and finds Molly there.
Shots are heard in the night. Hamlin
PUSHES out, sees what he believes Is the
ngure OF Molly hiding in the darkness
Gaskins. who accuses Hamlin of shoot
Ing him. The sergeant is proven irno-
cent. He sees Molly In company with Mrs.
Dupont, whom he recognizes as a for
LeFevre.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-07-24

thrift. 1t fosters an interest in pub
lie affairs-reasonable taxation, street
and sidewalk upkeep, honesty of Off
Gals. etc.-that is very apt to be de.
ficient or entirely lacking In the mere
renter.
Disreputable gang control is prac-
tically impossible IN communities
where people own their homes.
Nathaniel Cotton sums up this sub
ject admirably in the following lines;
IF solid happiness we prize,
Within our breast this jewel lies.
And they are fools who roam.
The world has nothing TO bestow;
From our own selves our Joys must flow.
And that dear hut. our home"
An example Of an attractive little
home that can be built for about
$4,000 is illustrated In the accompany
ing perspective and floor plans. Its
dimensions are: Length, 81 feet 6
inches; width, SO feet inches. It
is of the popular bungalow" type,
but has two bedrooms and bath on
the second floor. A wide veranda
runs around three sides. There are
two entrances, one on each side at
the back of the veranda.
The greater portion of the ground
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-07-24
GOLD BEDS ONLY SCRATCHED
Years at Least, Believes an
Expert.

Like tale out OF the Arabian
Nights is the opinion given recently
by an expert on the future of Alaskan
gold mining, only this expert bases
his opinion on facts, whereas the
Oriental story teller specialized in
fancy, says the Engineering and Min
ing Journal
But the testimony just given by Fal-
com Joslin is doubly interesting be-
cause 1t exceeds the Imagination Of
the widest fancy while being based
on the facts in the case.
"In my judgment" says Mr. Joslin.
1.-THE placer mining industry In Alas
ka will last thousand years. the area
suitable for placer mining is so enor'
nous. What we are working there
now rs only the gravels that will carry
from SO to $40 yard. You cannot
work gravels that carry less than that,
but once we have transportation there
and can work gravels such as they do
in California, which carry seven cents
a yard, we have got so nearly an un-
limited area of 1t that no man can
foresee the end of that industry in
Alaska.
"one great thing is that nearly the
whole area Of Alaska is gold bearing.
There are placers and quartz. 1t has
been said, and believe the statistics
and explorations of the geological sur
vey show 1t. that you could go from
the extreme southeast of Alaska, at
Ketchikan, where there are important
mines, along this route by way OF
Hams, clear out TO Nome, distance
of 1000 miles in straight line. and
that in every 20-mile section along
that route you could develop gold
mines. II Is infinitely greater than
any other area OF gold country that
has ever been found in the world"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-07-24

tiate his boast. was in disgrace,
practically drummed out Of camp.
There was nothing left for me to live
for, or strive for. was practically
dead. Then your letter confessing
came"
Wait" she interrupted, that letter
was untrue, false; it was penned I'M
der compulsion. wrote you again,
later, but you had gone, disappeared
utterly. l wanted to explain, but your
own people even did not know where
you were-do not know yet
He leaned his body against the rail,
and looked at her in the dim light.
Her face retained much OF its girlish
attractiveness. yet its undoubted
charms no longer held the man cap
tive. He smiled coldly.
The explanation comes somewhat
late" he replied deliberately. when
1t might have served me 1t was not
offered-indeed, you had convenient
ly disappeared, But | am not here to
criticise; that is all over with, prac-
tically forgotten. came at your TO
quest, and presume you had reason
May / again ask what 1t VAST?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-07-24
A FINE TOUCH.

One Of two darkies who run boot
black 'parlor" in partnership was
Dragging Of his well-developed sense
OF touch, particularly in the matter Of
money. He boosted that he could tell
the denomination of any United States
coin merely by feeling it. His part
ner wearied of these boasts and came
back with this:
Your sense O. feelin' amt nothing
to my friend Marcus. Him and me
used to work on the Pullman down
through Kansas. Marcus had been on
this route for about ten years. One
night when we was both a-sleepin'
long around midnight wakes up and
/ shakes Marcus and says: Mar
Gus, where are we?' An Marcus he
jest rolls over and sticks his hand out
the window and he says: We're goin'
through Oswego. "-Everybody's
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-07-24
The Clocks We Wear.

The three marks on the back OF a
glove and the clocks on the stocking
are due practically to the same cir
cumstance. The glove marks CORE.
spond to the fourchette pieces be-
tween the fingers, and in other days
these pieces were continued along the
back of the hand, braid being used to
conceal the seams A somewhat sim
liar origin is assigned to the orna-
mental clock on the stockings. In the
days when stockings were made Of
cloth, the seams occurred where the
clocks do now. the ornamentation then
being used to conceal the seams The
useless little bow in the leather band
lining a mans hat is the survival OF
the time when hat was made by TAX
ing piece of leather, boring two
holes through it and drawing II up
with a piece of string. - Harper's
Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-07-24

ties that make for success; and that
is large part of the battle.
The man who owns his home can
keep up to better standard Of living
than II rent day takes one-third to
one-fourth of his income
The saving OF the hOmeowner
gives him a permanent buying power
that the renting family seldom has; he
is perpetually solvent instead Of de
pendent.
He not only has better credit, but
has every reason to live UP to moral
and material standards that make
him a more desirable citizen than the
transient renter
Ownership of the place one lives
in is the first step toward financial
stability and community respect. 1t
is the fountain spring of that sincere
and honest pride in home and family
which is one of the strongest ele-
ments in character building for both
parent and children.
II inspires business sense, and
stimulates the cardinal virtue OF
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-07-24
Appreciation Of Art.

Harrison Fisher. the illustrator.
tells the following at his own ex-
pense:
Il was once lounging about hall
wherein certain of my illustrations
were being exhibited when | CHANGED
to overhear a woman standing in
front of one of them exclaim with
heartfelt fervor:
"'Ah! II only knew the artist Of
this!"
Pardon me. madam said I. has
tening up, but am the artist
"In that case said she. with a
winning smile, won't you tell me the
name of the dressmaker who made
that perfectly dear frock your model
woreT "-Lippincott.s Magazine.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-07-24

Indeed, the urgent orders for the con-
solidation of the regiment from scat.
tered posts must mean this. Any day
might bring orders. and he could
easily avoid this Mrs. Dupont until
then. Except for faint curiosity, the
Sergeant felt no inclination to meet
the woman. Whatever influence she
might have once exercised over him
had been thoroughly overcome by
years and absence. Even the unex-
pected sight OF her again-seemingly
as beautiful as ever-had failed to
awaken the spell of the past. It was
almost with thrill OF delight that
Hamlin realized this-that he was in
truth utterly free Of her influence.
There had been times when he had
anticipated such a possible meeting
with dread; when he had doubted his
own heart, the strength OF his will to
resist. But now he knew he stood alb
solutely Independent and could laugh
at her wiles. She who had once been
sll--trusted, loved. worshipped with
ALI the mad fervor of youth-had be-
come only dead memory. Between
them stretched chasm never to be
brfdged.
what could the woman possibly
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-07-24

or gypsy. He lies on the bank in the
sun with an old battered hat drawn
over his face"
Il do not know what the word
means. but it instantly suggests to me
a small lizard covered with pimples
or warts. The image flashed upon my
mind as soon as the word was spoken
and is still vivid and distinct Al
though | never heard the word before,
] seem always to have known It and
to attach this meaning to it. / am alb,
surdly confident that this is the true
meaning"
All OF which would seem to prove
that the juvenile Imagination, given
free rein, can make strange work OF
almost any given thought or idea.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-07-24
She Said Il.

you are no gentleman" she wrote.
IF you think / said any such things as
she said you said | said | had said.
Dear girl" he answered, you must
not think think you think you must
be the kind of a girl think you must
be II you said such thing as you
said she said said you said you had
said"
II seems he knew she knew he knew
she said just what she said she heard
he had heard her friend had heard
him say he had heard her say. but
with intuitive feminine tact she ac-
cepted his apology.-Life
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-07-24
CHAPTER xv.-contlnued.

Hamlin stood a moment silent, half
inclined to ask another question, but
crushing back the inclination. Then
he walked down the hall to the quar-
tiers assigned IN" troop, and across to
his bed in the far corner. There were
only few OF the men present, most
OF whom were busily engaged at a
game of cards, and he sat down where
he could gaze out the window and
think. Here was a new complication
fresh puzzle to be unraveled. He
had never expected this woman to
come into his life again; she had be-
come blurred, unpleasant memory, a
bit OF his past which he had supposed
was blotted out forever. Mrs. Dupont
then she had not married LIE Fevre
after all! He duly wondered why,
yet was not altogether surprised. Even
as he turned this fact over and over
In his mind, specializing upon 1t, he
became aware of a man leaving the
rear door of McDonald's quarters, and
advancing back of officers row to-
wards the barracks. AS the fellow
drew near, Hamlin recognized the sol
der who had been driving the car
riage. A moment later the man en-.
tered the room, spoke to the group of
card players. and then came straight
sefegs toward iha4ilE.as: : 60 -
Sergeant HamIin?" y
{ Eyes,"
81 was asked to hand you this note;
there is no answer"
Hamlin held 1t unopened until the
fellow disappeared. hesitating between
hope and dread. Which OF the two
women had ventured to write him?
What could be the unexpected mes
sagef At last his eyes scanned the
three short lines:
You recognized me, and we must
understand each other. At ten to-
night ask the Clerk Of the Occidental.
""
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-07-24
In the Same Boat.

William is small, but shrewd and
quick-witted. A little lazy, however,
he has been slow to learn to read. The
other day his grandfather. whom he
loves dearly, thought to prick the lit
tie lads pride. Pretending to have
mislaid his glasses, he handed VIII
liam the menu of the restaurant,
where. as a favorite treat. he had
taken his grandson to luncheon. Il
can't read without my glasses. SON. .
he explained. You read the ice
cream list to me-" Said William
swiftly and solemnly: 81 can't read
without glasses, either"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-07-24
Lona.Llved rnaIlsh Family.

Five brothers and sisters, named
Harris, whose united ages total 43S
years, met at birthday party at Rad
mage, Bucks, England. Their ages are
ninety-six, ninety-two, eighty-eight.
eighty-two and eighty, an average Of
more than eighty-seven. Five other
members Of the same family. who have
died, were aged ninety-three, eighty
nine, lightweight. eighty-seven and
seYentY-seYen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-07-24
CHAPTER XVII.
At Cross-Purposes.

O
She sat for moment silent. gazing
up the street, but breathing heavily.
This was not the reception she had an
ticipated, and II was difficult to deter
mine swiftly what course she had best
pursue. Realizing the hold she had
once had upon this man. 1t had never
occurred to her mind that her infiu-
ence had altogether departed. Her
beauty had never failed before to win
such victory, and she had trusted now
in reviving the old smouldering pas
sion into sudden fame. Yet already
she comprehended the utter useless
ness Of such an expect2tion-there
was no smouldering passion to be
famed; his Indifference vas not as
sumed The discovery aLgered her.
but long experience had brought con-
troll; 1t required only moment to re-
adjust her faculties, to keep the bitter
ness out of her voice. When she again
faced him It was to speak quietly.
with convincing earnestness.
"Yes, / realize it is too late for ex-
plantations" she acknowledged. so l
will attempt none. wished you to
know, however, that did not desert
you for that man. This was my prin-
cipal purpose In sending for YOU"
do you know where he is?"
She hesitated ever 30 slightly, yet
he, watching her closely. noted 1t.
mo; at the close Of the war he
came home, commanding the regiment
which should have been yours. Within
three months he had converted all the
family property into cash and depart
ed. There was a rumor that he was
engaged In the cattle business"
"You actually expect me to believe
all this-that you knew nothing Of his
plans-were not. indeed. a part Of
them?"
II am Indifferent as to what you be-
lieve," she replied coldly. But you are
ungentlemanly to express yourself SO
freely. Why should you say that?"
CTo BE coNTINUED)
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-07-24
Some Credit eoinu TO Pal.

An Irishman was one day engaged
at stone-breaking on the roadside.
and not being used to the work could
not get on very fast. A friend of his
who CHANGED to pass by as Pat was
belaboring large stone with re-
newed vigor, tried to show him the
right way, and taking the hammer
from him broke the stone with ease.
Said Pat: Sure, now, and it be
easy for We to break the stone after
l have been softening 1t for the last
halfhour."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-07-24
His sIaht Came and Went.

A curious incident is reported from
Canton, o. Christmas day Earl White.
aged sixteen, and blind for many
years. knelt all day by the bier OF his
brother. who was killed ina railroad
accident, praying that God would re-
store his sight long enough to enable
him to see the face Of his dead
brother. His vigil and his pleading
were continued through the night and
in the morning his desire was grant
ed. His sight returned to him ana he
looked on the face OF the one he
loved. And then darkness returned.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-07-24

floor is given up to the waking com
forts Of real home life. A large liv-
ing room stretching from front to
rear at the right connects through a
cased opening with a commodious
dining room extending across the re-
mainder of the front of the house. At
the end of the dining room is large
fireplace and inviting hearthstone.
A servants room is provided, open
ing off the same passageway which
kitchen
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-07-24
CHAPTER XVI.
The Meeting.

Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore
the note. trusting his position In the
ranks would be sufficient barrier to
prevent any chance meeting, and be-
lieying his stay at that garrison would
be only brief one. Sheridan was evil
IDENTIFY preparing for an early offensive
campaign, and 1t was rumored on all
sides that the Seventh Cavalry had
been selected for active field service.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-07-24
How She Did Il.

THAT widow is a good manager,
isn't chez"
Manager? | should say so. She got
that house Of hers fixed up like new
for nothing"
How did she manage it?"
she was engaged to the carpenter
till all the woodwork was finished, and
then she broke it off and married the
plumber"