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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-22
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MOSES CALLED TO SERVICE.
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"ooGo aSHIIGb " oGnNtN6'
Exodus s:1-14-JuIy 20.
"BIes,ed are tie pure IN hart: for fhsy sAar
zee God"-KattAee SIS
n IT osEs was forty years old
N when he fed from Pharaoh,
H discouraged He was eighty
j years old when God called
him TO be leader Of Israel. The first
forty years were an ordinary school
ing: the last forty, special schooling
In meekness. He was now ready for
service at exactly the time when God
wished TO use him. So thoroughly dis.
Outraged had he become that he who
was so ready to lend the hosts Of Is
rael without special Divine commits.
sion was now so dlstrustfui of himself
that even when called OF God he apol.
ogized. pleading his unftness. etc.
He did not realize that he had only
then become ct.
Moses was tending Jethro's focks,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-22

'BIessed are tie pure IN Aedrt: for Tag shar
ace God"-HattAe. S.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-01-17
loODyTlsht, i0is, 4. Q. McolurG 1 o. o.
SYNOPSIS.

Robert Cameron, capitalist. consults
Shlllip Clyde. newspaper publisher, re-
earding anonymous threatening letters he
has received. The first promises sample
OF the writer's power on a certain day.
On that, day the head Is mysteriously cut
from portrait of Cameron while the lat
that the portrait was mutilated while the
room was unoccupied and the head later
removed by means of string unnoticed
by Cameron. Evelyn Grayson. Cameron,s
niece, with whom Clyde Is In love-. finds
the head of Camerons portrait nailed to
tree, where II was had been used as
Clyde learns that Chinese boy employed
by Philetus Murphy. an artist living
nearby. had borrowed rifle from Cam
eron's lodgekeper. Clyde makes an ex-
cuse to call on Murphy and Is repulsed;
He pretends to be investigating. alleged
infractions of the game laws and speaks
der the tree where .cameron's portrait
was found The Chinese boy Is round
dead next morning. While visiting CAM
eron In his dressing room Satter md Cameron
becomes seriously Ill as a result OF the
shock The third letter appears Inysteri-
ously on Camerons SICK ,i pea; ~ I nsron
Clyde tells Cameron the envelope was
empty He tells Evelyn everything ana
plans to take Cameron on a yacht Ir,p;
The yacht picks up fisherman found
drifting helplessly in q, boat. He gives
the name OF Johnson; Cameron disap-
pears from yacht while Clyde's back ~
turned. A fruitless search IS maze TOT
motor boat seen by the captain Just be-
fore Cameron disappeared Johnson Is az
lowed to go after being closely ques'ioneu.
Evelyn takes the letters to an expert IN
Chinese literature. who pronounces mem
OF Chinese origin. Clyde seeks assistance
from Chinese fellow college student:
who recommends him to Yip sing H T,se
prominent Chinaman In new 1ork; Ane 70
latter nromises to seek Information OF
Cameron among his countrymen'
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-01-17
Solar ECLIPSE Affects Wireless.

During the recent solar eclipse an
interesting test was undertaken be.
tween the radio station of the Royal
dock yard in Copenhagen and the
Blaavandshuk station on the coast OF
Jutland. so as to ascertain the effect
of the eclipse upon wireless transmits.
sion. 1t transpired that the telegraph.
ing became more distinct and reliable
as the eclipse progressed, and that It
was most distinct shortly after the
elimination Of the eclipse The view
that 1t is the effect OF the solar light
upon the atmosphere which is tho
cause of radio telegraphy being much
better at night than during the day
seems thus to be confirmed.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-01-17
VERY well. WIN learn what cam

VERY well. Will learn what can"
"Soon?" begged. Very soon?"
He stood up. an imposing figure in
his purple silk.
Come to me tomorrow evening
Not here, but at the Chinese restau-
rant on Doyers street. Come at nine
o'clock"
From my pocket drew out the copy
Of the afternoon paper. and pointed to
the article about the Celestial and the
mysterious box.
do you suppose that could have
any bearing on the matter?"
asked.
He adjusted his spectacles and read
the half-column. slowly. from first to
last. Then he smiled
Il have that box in my cellar" he
said ut contains wooden underwear
shipped to me from Lowell, Massa-
chusetts."
But scarcely heard him, for my at
tention was on the swiftly moving
brush OF the little Chinese maid, as,
deity handled. 1t now blocked out
with bold black strokes a silhouette
upon the piece of rice paper before
her-a familiar silhouette of a short,
clumsy curved boat with broad lug
sail
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-01-17
cuAprER xl.-contInued.

"Mr CLYDE" he said, with no more
emotion than he might have exhiDlteo
had 7 told him wished him to sell for
me a Chinese bronze on commission
"Mr. Clyde, do not see, exactiy' why
you come to me-"
az came at Mr.. Mow's suggestion" l
explained. HE tells me you know the
Chinese of New York as no one else
does"
"The police. should say" he re-
turned. know the class you seek bet
ter than I. why not go to the policeT'
II was not easy to explain to him
why | had not gone to the police. for
did not care to reveal all that we
feared. and how we dreaded that
which police pursuit might precipi-
tate.
BECAUSE" began. after a mo-
ment's hesitation, 81 believe the whole
thing is a mistake. l believe that
those involved in the plot must soon
or or later find out it is mistake. II
the aid of the police is enlisted, the
fact that a mistake has been made
will not be any extenuation. My. OBJ
ject is to find the plotters, prove to
them that they are in error. promise
them immunity. and recover my
friend"
What you have told me-" said Yup
Sing, speaking slowly, is not enough.
II you will tell me everything, ! will
let you know what think. You must
give the names and the places and the
dates"
did give him the names and the
places and the dates. Now Chez had
told me | could rely upon him, i'm
plicitly, and told him all. without
reservation. | gave him even the let
ter, the only one of the three that re-
NAMED to us-the last letter in which
the final threat was made.
AS look back on it, now. cannot
understand whyI did this It was the
only piece OF proof, the only clue left.
And yet, when he asked to keep 1t
for little, consented without so
much as a demur. argued. | sup
pose, that he was a reputable mer-
chant. with an established business,
and that, therefore. treachery on his
part was not to be considered
"And your friend" he said. as he
folded the paper. was never in
Gilman"
Never" ] affirmed,
How do you know?"
"He has told me So"
II was neither a smile nor a sheer
which foated for Just a moment across
those sphinx-like features. It was n
look Of plying tolerance. a patronizing
CLEAN. merely. from the small, deep
set almond eyes. Ono of Englands
greatest actresses. in speaking of the
Chinese, hSS said; They look as IL
they are always thinking. I have lived
before you; shall live after you"
That was HOY Yup Sing looked then.
But he mercy said:
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-01-17
Progressive MlIkman.

Competition among the milkmen is
active in Evanston. A few mornings
ago a woman moving to Evanston
from Kansas City was surprised as
she approached her new residence on
her way from the train to see a stran,
ger come up to her and call her by
name. I'm the milkman." he explain.
ed Il heard that you were coming
today. Let me carry your grips" he
got her trade. Chicago Tribune
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-01-17
CHAPTER XIII.
When Damon Doubted PythIas.

Not until had been passed into an
elevator by a dainty young woman in
the white habit Of a trained nurse,
shot up four floors into the hands Of
another who might have been the
first's twin sister, and ushered by her.
In turn, into a severely professional.
appearing waiting room, did 1t occur
to me that | was upon an errand in
volving the employment Of an ex.
traordinary degree OF tact. So i'm.
bued had l been with the importance
OF learning whether Cameron had or
New-York tribune., 1913-05-27
HENRY MUST STAND TRIAL
Judge Mayer Quashes Writ Oh.
tanned by Pujo Witness.

George Carr Henry, the Broad street
banker who was indicted last February
for refusing to answer certain questions
while a witness before the Puio money
trust committee, will have 10 20 10
Washington and stand trial for contempt.
Judge julius Mayer In the United States
District Court auashed yesterday the
writ OF habeas corpus granted 10 Henry s
counsel. ex-senator John c. Spooner last
March
The banker got into trouble Tor refus-
ing to tell the committee the names Of
the national bank officers who partlci-
pated in the syndicate that formed the
California Petroleum COMPANY \ bench
warrant was issued. and on March the
banker was arraisned before John A.
Shields. United States Commissioner. VINO
ordered his removal 10 Washington 10
stand trial When Judge Mayer quashed
the writ which had been obtained he
ruled the committee had been entreJv
within its rights in asking for Henry's
indictment.
The 2.COO bail in which the banker has
been At liberty will be cancelled at once
and he will he put In the custody Of
Marshal Henkel for removal 10 Wash
inston. II convicted ne IS liable to 2 fine
OF not more than $500, or not more than
a yeaI in jail.
New-York tribune., 1913-05-27
JAPANESE URGE PATIENCE
Leading Men Admit U. S. Is
Facing a Hard Problem.

Toxic. MAJ 26.-Prominent japanese At
a dinner tonight urged calm and patient
efforts for a friendly solution OF the diff
fcuItr between Japan and the United
States especially abstention from in
hammatory and misleading utterances. 1t
was admitted that the United states was
confronted with q difficult problem
The speakers included Baron Shibusawa,
president Of the American-Japanese Asso-
citation, Buei Nakano president OF the
Toxic Chamber Of Commerce; Baron
Shimada and JokichI Takamine. Baron
Shimada insisted that racial prejudice
was one Of the causes Of the present
trouble and that there was agitation
against the Japanese In Canada. Austria
liza and other places as well az California.
Should the Japanese fail 20 struggle
against the attitude Of the white race. ne
said 70 would adversely affect the future
of aI Asiatics he added that strong
reason why the Japanese were dlsliHed
was found IN the fact that they were re-
earded a an aggressive nation. this opin.
ion arising from reckless and irresponsible
utterances by some of the japanese.
A. the organization OF the japanese
Peace Society A. Yokohama TO-DAY
Count Okuma former Foreign Minister.
and Baron Sakatant Mayor OF Toxic.
dwelt on the friendliness OF the bulk o.
the American people and the efficacy a
international peace societies I'm an ami
cable settlement
New-York tribune., 1913-05-27
FOSS CITES TARIFF IN
DENYING WAGE DEMAND
Governor Says That Employees
Should Aid Industries to
Survive Crisis.

Boston May 2s-Governor Eugene N
Foss. acting for the mauasa ament OF The
p. r. sturtevant Compauy OF Hyde Park.
OF which he is treasurer. refused to-day
the demand OF employes Of that corpora
ton for % per cent increase IN wages.
As one Of his reasons Dee gave the inn
pending changes in the tariff policy o. me
national government"
The men threatened To- strike unless
their demands were granted or submitted
,o arbitration The Governor 30 state
ment made tonight made no reference TO
any further discussion OF the matter.
Governor Foss Is financially interested
also in the Becker Milling Machine Com
pany. OF HYDE Park. and iu the Meade
Morrison Manufacturing Company. ot
Cambridge. Of both of which firms he IS
president. International officers OF metal
trades unions nave announced that ct
strike DO any orc ~ these plants would
be followed by s general strike bon all
three plants. involving more than nftecl
hundred men.
"Tf the Sturtevant company operative
insist upon an increase al this time. then
the COMPANY Will be loatl To- nil their
places by imported labor. the only other
exredient being that the worss must be-
closed " The Governor says IN his state
ment.
In explanation OF his refusal OF the
mems demands. the Governors statement
saws
ITO increase wages in compliance With
the demand would require operating the
plant A. a loss The request comes a. Il
peculiarly inopportune time, when the in-
dustries Of the country are seekins % 1d-
lust themselves 10 the impending changes
In the tariff policy OF the national gov
crnment.
There are few. II ary. industries which
an this juncture are in q position 20 incur
an increased expense by making sub
stsrtial advance in wages. on The con
trary. the employers Snd employees of
sssachusetts are to-day equally AMI
yitaIIy concerned in enabling our indus
tries % survive this present crisis and in
safeguarding the Interests OF both parties
by maintaining peaceful relations within
those industries"
New-York tribune., 1913-05-27
BRYAN APOSTLE OF SILENCE
Grieved Over Analysis of Jap
anese Treaty.

Washington NAV 36-The Secretary OF
State has arrived at the conclusion that
the Washington correspondents. as q
class. are deplorably unpatriotic. and has
taken occasion 20 impart his opinion 20
the newspaper men who call on him for
news
Some OF the newspaper men professed
10 be much grieveJ by so severe a critI-
cism by so eminent an authority. and
urged Secretary Bryan 10 enumerate the
counts OF his Indictment The Secretary
consented. and laid particular stress upon
the tendency % the correspondents TO
analyze treaties between the United
States and foreign powers. and 10 indl-
cate 10 tine foreigners certain rights and
privileges which he intimated. the lat
ter might otherwise overlook
Pressed for further particulars Mr.
Bryan suggested. for example. that Japan
might have failed 20 note the fact that
the general treaty Of arbitration between
this country and Japan expired on
August p. 1919. or that under that con-
vention Japan was entitled 20 ask for the
arbitration OF any difference regarding
the construction OF a treaty which would
not yield 10 the ordinary methods OF
diplomacy
Mr. BRYAN declined % 20 further into
particulars. but he broadly inumated
that all discussion IN the newspapers Of
foreign affairs apart from those which
were actually completed and the details
OF which were made public by the De
partment Of State. was mischleyous and
more likely 10 do harm than good
New-York tribune., 1913-05-27
- - TrLhun. Bursaa. !

Washington. May 25-Out where nature
calls and the tireless voice OF the tarin
dcbater is unheard. Representative Au-
gustus r. Gardner. OF Massachusetts. i'
living the life of a recluse-and he doesn {
care how long Congress stays IN session.
The Massachusetts member. VINO is sroW-
ing Just little stout and may pront pF
chasing his shadow over Virginia gullie>.
has established summer camp In the
wilds Of Fauquier County, at the loot oi
tie Blue Ridge Range.
AIr Gardner has taken neithercook nor
guide to his summer retreat He shoui-
deved merely e. frying pan. Kerosene
burner. a side Of "sowbeliy. and q small
box of supplies sought spot six miles
from railroad. erected tent and is
going 10 stay there until he gets tired
When the House gets back TO work MT.
Gardner evil come in 90 answer the roll
call and look after his race FOR the chair
manship OF the Republican Congressional
Committee. when the House loafs the
New-York tribune., 1913-05-27
URGE CONVENTION IN FALL
Progressive Republicans to
Make New Appeal.

Washington. May 26.-Senator Cummins
announced to-day that the conciliation
committee OF Progressive Republicans
would meet again within two weeks 10
prepare another appeal for a Republican
national convention this fal. 20 consider
party reorganization and changing the
method Of delegate representation.
The Progressive Republican leaders will
urge the national committee when II
meets. sixty DAYS after adjournment OF
Congress. not 10 postpone the convention
until next year. as was tentatively agreed
as a result OF the national executive COM
mittee meeting here last Saturday.
New-York tribune., 1913-05-27
GARDNER TAKES TO THE WILDS
With Frving Pan, Kerosene Burner and Box Of Supplies
the Massachusetts, Representative Becomes
Recluse In Virginia Camp

Bay State member will 20 back 10 his
lodge in the wilderness and forget the
tariff bill currency reform and the get-
together movement.
Dropping into the city to-day after
week spent I'm the woods. Nj Gardner
said
II wanted 20 get as far away from tn
sound OF a typeHriter and teiephore
as 7 could Some ;ine ago went down
and looked over the site for my CAMP
and I had two floors buiIt-one for "
cooking tent and the other for living and
sleeping IT is six miles from railroad
and a mile o. more from any other haoi-
tation. ON my frst trip ! didn't see
newspaper for four days.
Mr Gardner IS his ovr cook and o't-
Ter. and nas spent considerable time n
practising the art 81 turning hapjarN.
he saws II Congress remains 200 session
an summer be- viii yet a freless cooker
which will permit the preparation of a
more attractive menu than that which
NAV be prepared on kerosene burner
and a skillet.
New-York tribune., 1913-05-27

Miss Viola Roseboro Golfers new
Story Editor, possesses the unusual
faculty of choosing stories that thrill
and happily entertain people.
1t was this rare ability that won her
the honored position, Official Critic Of
the Authors League Of America.
And it also led to her present con-
nection with Golfers Weekly.
Miss Roseboro' is no respecter of
reputation. The most famous writer
in America has not the least assur-
ance his production will be accepted
by Miss Roseboro'.
On the other hand, Miss Roseboro
readily accepts the writings Of a man
or woman she never heard of. pro-
vided the story, in her judgment, is
of sufficient calibre.
New-York tribune., 1913-05-27
Miss Roseboro' Thinks
These Are Good Stories
See if You Agree With Her

Be it remembered that Viola Rose
boro' discovered O. Henry and Rex
Beach; that she brought to light Booth
darlington, Myra Kelly, Arthur
Train, Stewart Edward White, Mary
Stewart Cutting and Josephine Dodge
Daskam.
Below are briefly set forth the stories
Miss Roseboro' has chosen for this
weeks issue of Golfers.
She regards them as exceptionally
good.
And we believe you will agree with
her.
In case you are not a yearly sub
scnber to Golfers, ask your news
dealer for this weeks issue. 1t is out
today-5c.
New-York tribune., 1913-05-27
WILSON IN ALASKA BOOM
Friendly, Once Tariff and Cur
rencv Are Disposed Of.

washington. May 26-Prssident Wilson
tod Senators Chamberlain and Jones to-
day that he felt kindly toward the pro-
posal Tor government construction Of rail-
roads in Alaska
The two Senators sought the President E
Views on securing Alaskan legislation
during the present session. Mr.. Wilson
expressed the hope that bill might be
PASSED. but made IL clear that. IN view
OF the urgency for tariff and currency re-
form. he would be unable as yet TO rec
omrnend action, intimating that II the
Alaskan question could be disposed OF
without interfering with the two para
mount subjects he would lend his sup
port 10 a bill within the near future.
Senator Jones said on leaving the ex-
ecutive Offices that he was confident a
OH would bo reported from the Terri
tories COMMITTEE and possibly acted upon
befcro the tariff wSs taken W.
New-York tribune., 1913-05-27
COAL DECREE PRESENTED
EnforCes Mandate Against An
thraCite Trust
MO AMENDMENT ALLOWED
Cancels 65 Per Cent Contracts
for Purchases from
Independents.

Philadelphia. May GA decree enforc-
ing the decision of the United states su-
preme Court cancelling the so-called %
per cent contracts under which the an
thracite coal carrying railroads purchase
the product OF independent coal com
panles was agreed TO and filed in the
United States District Court here to-day
after counsel for both sides had argued
Tor nearly an hour over the point whether
an Interpretation Of the highest courts
opinion in the case should be embodied
in the decree.
6. Carroll Todd. special assistant 20
Attorney General McReynolds succeeded
In keeping out Of the decree any amend
ment that would interpret the language
used by Justice Lurton. who handed
down the opinion Of the United States
Supreme Court
The decree fled to-day is one OF the
nnal acts of the government suit begun
IN 1907 % dissolve the alleged anthracite
coal combination. The Supreme Court sus-
tanned the lower court IN ordering the
dissolution OF the railroad control OF the
Temple Iron COMPANY as being in viola
ton OF the sherman antitrust law. and
the lower courts original decree IN that
re spect stands.
Further Action IN Prospect
The decree presented to-day. in addition
20 cancellng the s. per cent contracts
except in four instances. amended the
lower courts original decree 90 t1at the
governments petition against the So
called minor combination Of coal carry
ing railroads and coal mining companies
New-York tribune., 1913-05-27
MONUMENT DEDICATION PLANS,

Plans for the naval and military pa
rade which will precede the unveilins
and dedication OF the Maine monument
al Columbus Circle on Friday are about
completed The battleships Of the North
Atlantic fleet that viii be represented
ming the Florida. the North Dakota the
delaware. the Virginia. the New damp-
sLire the south Carolina. the Kansas
the Georgia. the New Jersey and the
Rhode Island.
New-York tribune., 1913-05-27

was dismissed without prejudice 10 futu,.
attack. This action. IL is Understood no,
sages further action by the governrs..
against hard coal roads in connect.
with these so-called minor combination
When the decree was presented bes,-
Judges Gray. Burlington and Mcphers..
to-day. John G. Johnson. Of counsel -
the coal roads, presented Amendment
the decree the government had prena-.s
which provided that the s. per cent 20.
tracts should be cancelled because ,ho.
were the result Of concerted plan j.
plot to secure control Of the lndepends,,
output Of anthracite coal In restraint ~
trade.
Mr.. Johnson explained that this wop5
permit individual companies and rsilro.s
TO enter into contracts so long ss tbo..
was no combination I'M restraint NJ t-,f.
The contracts IN themselves were No, /,
legal. ne said, but were illegal. acco-,
ing 10 the Supreme Court. II .hev ~
entered into as a result OF a concor,.
plan o. plot 10 restrain trade. II h.
amendment We're not accepted. Mr. Jobr
son said, the decree would be wider tbs,
the finding or the court.
Mr.. Todd. answering NJ. Johnson ..t,
there was nothing in the decree 10 90
nit the lower court % any interpreta,,o-
Of language Of the Supreme Court. Tn.
decree simply declared the present co,
tracts void and nothing else. ne ssi1
M. Johnson suggested amendment b.
added went further and attempted =.
construe the decision Of Justice Lurtop
Stand Pat on Contracts.
II was finally agreed TO strike o8t q,
the decree the. words and from, s,,e-i,.
into any like agreements or arrsrvs
ments" and letting the decree stand !,
that the contracts mentioned in the ca..
shall be cancelled.
The so-called minor combinations AZ.
alleged 10 nave been created by the ab.
sorption in 1895 OF the New York. Susoue
hanna & Western Railroad Companv 5,.
the Erie Railroad iu 1901 by the aco.is,.
ton by the Reading company. which oo.rs
the Reading Railway and the Reading
Coal and Iron COMPANY. OF the central
Railroad OF New Jersey. with i,s Goa
companies. and - 1888 1y the acquisition
by the Erie Of tie Pennsylvania Goa
COMPANY which is saii 20 have been PIC
iecting new railroad the Delaware Val.
ley & Kingston
The first step against these alleged
minor combinations, il i sad, vii se
against Reading.