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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-07-20

J. L. Law returned Tuesday night
from a business visit in Salem.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-07-20
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Tickets win be good going in coache
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Returning, tickets viii be good in
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including date Of sale.
Call on Ticket Agent for time Of train
and full information.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-11

Washington. November 10-(speciai)-
 In the opinion of Senator Morgan of Alabama, the republican victory of Tues day means the reduction of the south's electoral vote.
 T have no doubt" said the senator to- day. that the rules of the senate will be so changed as to allow c vote being taken on the Crumpacker resolution. You may call this revolutionary but 1t Is eer- tainly not more revolutionary than a number of other things which have been done in recent years by the republican party under the leadership of President Roosevelt. There ere very few of us democrats left in the senate. Tairbanks' elected with Roosevelt, now becomes the presiding officer of the senate. Senator Frye would probably not do it, but who can say that Vice President Fairbanks, when the question has been debated a reasonable time will not put the Crum- packer resolution before the senate and say that a time has been reached for vote. That 1t will pass and that 1t IS meant to pass no maa can doubt,
 ''The defeat of the democratic ticket
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-11
Maryland stIh h Doubt.


 Baltimore November 10-The official returns received here up to a late hour tonight indicate that the vote for the presidential candidates last Tuesday was very close, possibly one hundred on either side. 1t is probable that Secretary of State Oswald Tilghman will be called upon to decide which of the electors will be entitled to cast their votes in Wash ington.
 The board of canvassers in Baltimore city and in the twenty-three counties of the state met at noon today. In Baltimore city the votes cast In the third con- gressional district were counted, but the totals are not made public. While Con gressman Frank Wachter was admitted ly reelected. the vote on the presidential ticket Is left in doubt
 From the official returns thus far re- ceived, the indications are that the re- publicans have elected seven and the democrats one of the electors of the state.
 Returns received from eleven counties of the state give the republican electors a plurality of 1H. Until the canvassing boards of the several counties and of Baltimore city shall nave examined and counted the ballots. 1t will be impossi- ble to say which of the presidential can didates receives Marylands electoral vote.
 There is no change in the congressional situation, the democrats and republicans each having elected three members of the next house of representatives,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-11
WILL STRENGTHEN
 COAST DEFENSES
ANNUAL REPORT OF ORDNANCE BOARD CALLS FOR HUNDREDS OF NEW GUNS FOR COAST FOR. TIFlcATIONs.

Washington. November 19,r-The annual report of the board of or.,,al ce and for tifications. headed by Major General Gil- lespie, shows that the usus amount of experimental work has been perforated ty the board during the past year. Many devices of novel design have been tested, but no novelty of real merit has been developed.
 The board renews its recommendation of last year for the immediate procure ment of needed accessories to coast de. fense to the extent of 200 red semi-auto- matic high velocity six-pounder guns on pedestal mounts, 200 semi guns of calibre to fire shrapnel, mounted on field carriages, and 200 automatic machine guns, 30-calibre. The board also wants reserve supply of ammunition of at least 100 rounds for the large guns and mortars and POO rounds for the rapid-fire guns, as without a sufficient supply of ammunition the coast defense armament Is useless.
 An abundant supply of ammunition for target practice also is requested, and other measures are recommended looking to the installment of range-fnders, searchlights, telephone lines and other necessities of a modern coast defense system. The board submits an estimate of $5O0O0 to carry on it work of the year, which is only one-half the present allow ance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-11
CADY HERRIcs s$s*O
 VISIT.'. . SAVANNAH
DEFEATED CANDIDATE FOR GOV. ERNoR OF NEW YORK SAYS Vic- TORY WAS ENTIRELY DUE TO PRESIDENTS PERSONALITY.

Albany, N. T., November 1O.-Judge D. Cady Herrick the defeated candidate for governor. will leave tomorrow for vis- is to Savannah. Upon his return he will resume the practice fl law
 In discussing the result or the election Judge Herrick said:
 ''The republican party has been success ful in this election, but the magnitude of the event Is due to the personality of the president and 1t is his victory and not that of the party. Since his gradua- tion from college he has had pictures que career and his personality has been one that appeals to the people.
 Almost a year ago I stated that thought him the moss skillful politician that had occupied the White House in my time. Recent events have strengthen ed my opinion l.. that respect. l take off my hat to him.
 Those who are democrats in principle will continue to figh.. Let the demo- cratic party show that it can keep 1t up when it is beaten, and eventually turn defeat into victory"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-11
ROOSEVELT WILL GO
 TO WORLDS FAIR
HAS DECIDED TO GO TO ST. LOUIS ON THANKSGIVING DAY AND RE- MAIN OVER sUNDAY-WILL BE A BANNER DAY.

Washington, November 10-President Roosevelt has promised to attend the Louisiana Purchase Exposition on Sat urday, the 26th of November. He made this promise tonight to 8 committee from St. Louis, headed by Mayor Welles' which came to Washington especially Tor the purpose of inviting him to visit the fair.
 The probability is that the President may remain in St. Louis until the night of Sunday. November 27 President Roosevelt has been anxious to go to St. Louis to see the fair ever since It's open ing. However the presidential campaign compelled him to remain in the east dur ing August, and he so informed the man agement of the exposition. The commit tee which was presented to the Presl- dent this evening consisted of Mir Welles, William H. Thompson and c. H. Spence, vice-presldent of the exposition
 Their train was late, so they did not reach Washington until o'clock. Through Secretary Loeb an audience was arranged. The committee remained with him for half an hour. Each member of the committee urged upon the President the importance of the chief executive visiting the exposition.
 The President cordially thanked the committee for it's invitation and after consulting his engagements for the re- mainder of the month, he sat Saturday, the 26th as the most favorable opportu- nifty available. It is expected the Presi- dent and those who accompany him will leave here on Thanksgiving night and will reach St. Louis early Saturday morning. The invitation to MT. Roosevelt. 1t Is un- derstood, Is comprehensive enough to in- clude any persons whom he wishes to have with him, and some of the members of the cabinet will probably accompany him.
 The committee is elated with the promptness with which MT. Roosevelt ac- cepted the invitation and the day of his visit will be one of the banner days of the exposition. A fitting programme will be arranged for that day and thorough | inspection of the grounds and the fair 1T general, with such other features as be | fits the chief executive. will be made
 The committee expects the President t' 1 remain in St. Louis a day or two and hi
 entertainment will be arranged for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-11
WILLIAM TO USE
 PARDONINC POWER
Offenders In Cases of Lese Majeste to Be Dealt With Less
 Harshly.

Berlin. November 10.-It is announced that Emperor William has decided to hereafter use the pardoning power lib- erally in case of lese majeste. This is radical departure from the previous practice. It has been practically un- krown for the emperor to pardon per son convicted of this offense.
 It is now said that he intends to par don almost with out exception when the offender is shown to belong to the un- educated classes or to be incapable of weighing the consequences of a nasty word. Also offenses committed during drunkenness or while in an excited con dition. rendering deliberation impossible, and this will constitute the grounds for pardon. Justice will deal liberally with all persons convicted of an insult to his majesty who petitions for pardon and show pentitence.
 it is expected that the new practice will greatly reduce the number who have to serve out sentences for this offence, and the impression is general that many slight offenders who have been convict ed every year through over-officious states attorneys will be eliminated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-11

powers that she will brook no mediation at this time in her war with Japan. It can be announced that Russia expects her wishes to be respected by all lne powers to which she has communicated her views.
 Count Cassini the Russian ambassador said tonight to the correspondent of the Associated press:
 'I can announce that have very good reason to believe that my govern ments emphatic oposi~ion to any media tion at this time will be respected and observed by all neutral powers"
 Of the suggestion made in Great Brit ain that the United States take the lead in a movement for intervention. the ambassador was cited to repeat what he had announced so many times, tht he has positive assurance that his govern ment has no desire to take a step toward mediation The Russian government is fully aware of the views of this govern ment on the subject and it is deemed unnecessary at the Russian embassy that the embassy again announce that it is confident that this policy of the Russian government will be adhered to strict ly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-11
DESPERADOES HOLD WEST
 VIRGINIA TOWN AT BAY
Brothers of Murdered Man Kill Shorthand Companion and Start in to Clean Up the Town, But Are Driven 0utby
 Man With Still More Nerve

Huntington, w. Va, November 10.- Fayette county is excited tonight as never before over a double murder which occurred today. following the murder of Constable W. A. Jackson by Policeman Will Elliott of Montgomery late last right. Late last night in a quarrel be- tween the Two officers, Jackson was shot and killed Harvey Jackson, a brother of w. A. Jackson, and two other broth CTS, armed themselves and started out to ''clean up the entire police force of the town, which is small hamlet near Fayette.
 A telephone message was sent to Sheriff Daniels of Fayette county to come to Montgomery this morning. Just as he stepped from the train he saw Harvey Jackson lounging near the station. With out drawing his revolver, the sheriff walked over to Jackson and placed his hand on Jackson's shoulder, told him to leave town under penalty of being arrest ed. Jacks )n without a word fired twice roint-blank at the sheriff. The sheriff dropped to .he ground. dying instantly.
 John Rolf, a prominent citizen of the town, witnessed the tragedy. Throwing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-11
Peabody Is Defeated.

Denver, Col, November 10.-Governor James H. Peabody, republican. conced's his defeat. Ava Adams majoIity over Peabody for governor in the city and county of Denver is 5071, and ,n tie entire state about 10,500 The republicans still claim a majority for Peabody in the state outside of Denver but this is not borne out by the returns, which are still incom- plete
 The republicans probably will secure all the other state officers, though in some cases their pluralities are small. Both sides are claiming the legislature, and the result will be in doubt until the off cial count is made in Denver and Pueblo. After conceding the election of Adams to- day. Governor Peabody said
 "The campaign just closed has been one of principles, not candidates. 1 have tried to get peace and order in this state as justly as possible, and in no case did 1 exceed the law as interpreted by the supreme court of the state. If the peo- pie of this state by their votes failed to approve that policy, I am still satisfied The people know what they want and they always have the ballot with which to get It."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-11
MEXICAN PRESS ON
 ELECTION RESUL ITS
Says American People Have Over. wheImingly Committed Them
 selves to Expansion.

Mexico City, November 10-The results of the American election are much dis cussed in political circles. The Mexican Herald comments on the immense and al most unprecedented majority of the American election, and says it has ap- proved the record and indorsed the ideas of President Roosevelt, and given him mandate to continue his vigorous for eign policy which is precisely what most interests demand of the foreign nations It says:
 Definitely and in an unmistakable man. ner the American expansionists policy will be continued. The American people have committed themselves to 1t by their overwhelming selection of Roosevelt for another term. The building up of great navy will be one of the results" T The papers generally speak of President Roosevelt as the imposing figure on the international stage of the world, of cos mopolitan education and wide and varied accomplishments and as an unique fig- ure in the long line of American Presi- dents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-11
ITALIAN PAPERS
 PRAISE PRESIDENT
Stands Out for Simplicity In Life, Love of Family and 2ectltude
 of Principles.

Rome. November 1O-The election of MT Roosevelt to the presidency of the limited States has been the occasion for the issuance of an Italian translation of his "The Strenous Life" which is hav- ing large sale. All the newspapers of Rome print appreciative articles on the election of Roosevelt. The Patria says:
 Roosevelt does not represent any par ty but a superior Individuality He is the most popular man in the United States and a strong and vigorous char acter."
 The Ramona, organ of the vatican says:
 '.Mr Roosevelt while an eminent states man, able diplomatist and eloquent talk CT, Is showing depth and broadness. He stands out for simplicity of life, love of family and rectitude of principles. There fore 1t is easy to understand the manifest rejoicing over his election in which mum erous Catholics in the great republic join having nothing to say of him but praise. "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-11

up his hands he advanced toward Jack son to remonstrate with him, and 10 nelp Daniels. Jackson turned and shot hoiI dead. Then reloadlng his revolver, ana drawing another from his pocket, he de- fled any one to take him. The other Jack son boys came Into town, and for hall an hour the three paraded the streets firing revolvers and defying the town The streets were deserted and not an official dared to make his appearance. In the meantime Detective Harrison Ash, re- puted to be the gamest man in West Vir- ginia, and who lives near Montgomery, was telephoned for He was seen coming down the roadway from Montgomery by the Jacksons, and they started on a run for the mountain base nearby and escaped in the woods.
 After Ash had drivsn the murderers to the mountains, the citizens plucked up courage and swarmed into the streets heavily armed. A posse of two hundred mn were quickly organized and under the leadership of Ash and other police they started after the Jacksons. The search Is being kept up tonight, and more people are joining in the search every hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-11
SENATOR MORGAN FEARS
 REPUBLICAN MAJORITY

continued Senator Morgan. "can be traced more than anything else to the evasion of issues and the perdominance in the party of mugwump leaders. For ex- ample the people of the United States are in favor of an income tax. It is the most just of all taxes; 1t Is democratic doctrine and yet the democratic platform through the baneful influence ot some of It's leaders ignored it. The democrat ic platform should have also declared in answer to the position of the republi- can party, that the democratic party Is A white mans party. On these two ques- tions we should have com out boldly. Had we done so the result might nave been different MT. Bryan is not en- tirely wrong when he says we nave not been radical enough.
 As to the future of the party" con cluded the senator, 'it Is to early 10 discuss that subject. There is time enough ahead.
 "At the end of the Roosevelt adminis- tratlon the south will be in much the same position as it was at the close or the civil war If the republican party can put 1t there"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-11
SWALLOWED TIN WHEEL.
Missile Had Been Lodged In chiId's
 Throat for Nine Months.

Greene la. November 10.-(Special)- A tin wheel from a toy wagon, about the size of a dime, has just been removed from the larnyx of a fifteen-monthold child of B. M. Alten. The wheel had been lodged in the child's throat about nine months having been swallowed while the infant was playing fifth the toy. For some time the child had been troubled in breathing They called In physician. who discovered the cause by the aid of an Fray. The child Will prop ably recover from the operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-11

New York. November 10.-Three per- sons lost their lives twenty were in- iured, nearly half hundred were over come by smoke, and an equal number are temporarily homeless as d result Of series of fires in various parts of the greater city today. In nearly every case ,he fires were in tenement houses oceu- pied by a large number of families and at least two of them are thought to have been started by incendiaries
 That no more lives were lost probably was due to the fact that the fires were discovered in every instance before they had made great headway. and the ex- cellent use riade of life-saving apparatus by the firemen. Nearly all the hres start ed in the lower parts of the buildings. and the dense clouds of smoke which swept up through halls and elevator
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-11
SEABOARD ELECTS
 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
All Acts of Directors During Past Year Are Approved By Stock
 holders.

Portsmouth. Va, November 1O.-At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Seaboard Air Line railway held at the office of the company here today, the following board of directors was unani- mously elected to serve for the ensuing year:
 N. s. Meldrum, James A. Blair. Thomas F. Ryan, John B. Dennis, T. Jefferson Coolidge. Jr-, s. Davies Warfield. B. F.. Yoakum, George W. Watts James M Barr. Charles A. Conant, James H. Doo- ley, c. Sidney Shephard. Nathaniel Thay- CT. Ernest Thalman, H. Clay Pierce and Norman B. Ream.
 The full stock of the company was represented. All acts of the board of directors during the year were approved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-11
MISSOURI NOW IN REPUBLICAN LIST folks Election, However, is
 Practically Assured PEABODY WAS DEFEATED 
colorado's Governor Issues Statement In Which He Says He Has Done No More Than Uphold
 the Law.

St. Louis, November 10.-With seven counties still to be heard from at night fall the returns show that Roosevelt's plurality in Missouri stood 15,755. Of the seven counties unheard from six went for Bryan in 1900. They are remote and sr..rsely settled.
 With the returns from nine counties missing at the same time, Folk s plurall- ty for governo. stood S4SS3.
 Figures on the remainder of the demo- cratic ticket are still lacking At demo- cratic headquarters i. was stated that only one third of the returns from the state on the balance of the ticket had been recorded at o'clock. It was con- tended that the state ticket might not be defeated No claims were made concern ing the complexion of the legislature. In fact very little comment was made out side of the plain statement that the leg islature is republican,
 Chairman Wires corteIyou.
 The following telegram was sent to- night by Republican State Chairman Thomas K. Neidringhaus:
 George B. Cortelyou, Chairman Repub-
 lican National Committee, New York:
 T have not telegraphed before this as i desired to be certain ana now 1 an Hounce to ycu with great pleasure that the electoral vote of the state of Mis- souri will be cast for Theodore Roose- welt for President"
 Neidripghaus conceded that Folk had been elected governor but stated that there was not the least doubt but that the balance of the democratic ticket has been defeated. He said: "The republi- cans will have a majority in the legisla- ture on joint ballot of at least fourteen. This means the election of a republican United States senator. The returns will show that the republicans have elected eight congressman, and as the sixteenth district is in doubt, it's returns may show the election O. one more congressman making nine in all. We will contest the elections in the eleventh and twelfth dis tricts." 1l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-11
Bennett Has Plurality.

Louisville, November 10.-A special to the Courier-Journal from Mayesville says that incomplete returns from the ninth district give J. N. Bennett, republican, a plurality of sixty in the race for con- gress.
 The republican managers in Louisville are still claiming that Judge W. H. Jones, republican, has defeated James Richardson for congress in the Seventh district, but official returns indicate the .atters election by small plurality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-11
Great Plurality In Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia, November 10.-Complete but unofficial figures received by the As- sociated Press from every county in the state, with the exception of Allegheny, in which Pittsburg is situated, but from which close estimate has been obtained, show that President Roosevelt's plurality in Pennsylvania has reached 494.525. prob ably the largest plurality ever given a presidential candidate by any state in the political history of the country.
 President Roosevelts total vote, ac- cording to figures at hand is S03225 and Judge Parker's 335, GOO McKinley's total vote in 1900 was SIP. 45O and Brs 424 523
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-11

cial train which had arrived from Muk- den, he was immediately surrounded by old comrades.
 Amidst cheers and handshaking the viceroy stepped into the imperial car riage and drove off to the palace, where apartments had been prepared for him in the wing of the palace formerly occupied by Emperior Alexander. AleXieff did not stop at the palace, however, as Emperor Nicholas is not in St. Petersburg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-11
Will Honor President Kruger.

Pretoria, November 10.-The Dutch newspaper Londonvolk announces that King Edward, through the local au- thorities, has expressed the desire that royal salutes be fired on the arrival Of tile late President Kruger's body at Cape town and Pretoria and that min ute guns be fired during the procession to the grave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-11
Wiu Contest All Cases.

Denver, Colo, November 10.-At meet ing of republican candidates and party leaders today it was decided to imme- diately begin a contest for the places Q, all inc democrats who had been elected in Colorado on the face of the returns
 An effort will be made to seat all the republicans, from governor down The matter will be carried into the courts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-11
NEW YORK HAS SERIES OF
 SERIOUS TENEMENT FIRES

shafts drove the panlc-strielen tenants to roofs and fire escapes.
 The most serious fire of the day was that in the upper east side apartment house, in which three lives were lost, and many thrilling rescues were made. Forty of the tenants were driven from a tenement house on Boston road in the Bronx, and twenty persons who had been overcome by smoke were rescued by f1remen. Ten families were forced to flee from q Brooklyn apartment house ty an incendiary fire which started in the basement. Two persons were over come by smoke and were found uncon- scious and rescued by hremen.
 A fireman was badly injured by fall- ing three stories while fighting fire in a storage warehouse on Washington street.