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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-01-19
FRANCE BREAKS
WITH VENEZUELA
United States Officials Watching the
Turn Of Events.
MR.. CASTRO OBDURATE AS EVER.
Admitted at Washington That the Relations
Between the Venezuelan President and
U. S. Minister Russell Are Not What They
Should Be--France and United States Likely
10 Act Together.

Washington (SpeciaD - To serious
ness of the Venezuelan situation with
regard to both the relations between Ven
ezuela and the United States and be-
tween Venezuela and France is increas-
ing with great rapidity.
All diplomatic relations between Ven
ezuela and France are broken, it is said
at the State Department, and, although
it is stated no formal or official inforna-
ton to this extent has been received, the
officials assume that, in accordance with
the usual procedure, this will involve the
early departure from Venezuela of M.
Taigny, the French representative there,
and from France of NJ. Marlborough, the
Venezuela agent at Paris.
The officials here are awaiting the trun
of events with keen interest.
MIR. Russell, the American minister at
Caracas, has been instructed to take up
the Critchheld asphalt claim, which has
lain dormant for some months, and push
it with the Venezuelan government, max
ing every effort to secure quick settle
ment.
On top of these facts, news was re-
ceived at the State Department that cable
communication with Venezuela had been
completely severed. Whether there is
any significance to this cannot be deter
mined. Wheii> the allied fleet, consisting
of warships from Great Britain, Ger
many and Italy. bombarded ports of Ven
ezuela four years ago, Castro interrupt
ed cable communication. He is now, by
virtue of his action last fall, when he
annulled the concession of the French
Cable Company, in control of the cables
and it is quite likely that the inter-
rupton is due to some action on the part
of the Venezuelan executive.
Since the middle OF last September
President Castro has temporized with
France, and it has been almost weekly
reiterated that France was fast losing
patience. 1t now seems that France IS
preparing to take some sort of action.
Although the present breach in the
relations between France and Venezuela
is technically chargeable against the per-
sonality of NJ. Taigny, the French charge
at Caracas, the real issue, as it is UNI
derstood here, is the attack by President
Castro upon the properties and franchise
OF the French Cable Company. The
President asserted that the cable COM
pany had lent active assistance to the
Matos rebellion. Therefore, he began
proceedings in the Venezuelan courts
against the company on that score, and
also complained that the company had
violated the terms of its concession in
not laying certain coast line of cable, and
especially in crossing the island of Santo
Domingo with land wires subject to fire.
quent interruption in times of rebellion
on that island
The courts sustained the Presidents
view and, in fact, practically took pos
session of the company's offices at certain
points, when the French government in
tervened. In the absence of the regular
minister NJ Taigny presented written
protest to the Venezuelan government.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-01-19
Woman Bank President.

indianapolis, Especially Miss 'Kath-
airline Williams, of La Grange, after
years of faithful service as an employee
of the La Grange National Bank, in
which she has risen step by step, has been
elected president of that institution, and
has the distinction of being the youngest,
if not the only, woman to occupy such a
position in the West. The election
came to her as a compliment to her
ability as fnancier and reward for
her long service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-01-19
TONGUE GONE; ACTOR TALKS.
Now Frederick Power Is Learning to Sing
After Operation.

Chicago (Special) Frederick Power,
actor and stage manager, who had his
tongue cut from his mouth in an opera
ton for cancer FIVE weeks ago, is again
able to talk so as to be understood. The
case is said by physicians to be re-
markable triumph for surgery. All of
Mr.. Powers tongue and part of the root
had to be removed in the operation.
With his tongue gone, he is able to ar
ticulate. uttering some words quite dis
tinctly.
There is Still some paralysis in Mr..
Powers lower lip, due to the operation,
and there is heavy gold bridge in his
mouth. His jaw is still held in heavy
plaster cast, and when these impediments
are removed it is believed he will be able
to articulate fairly well.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-01-19
AN up.To.DArR FARMER.
E. 3. Miner Uses Electricity For Heat, Light
aud Power.

Utica, N. Y. Especially e. B. Miner,
farmer living near the village of Oris-
kany Falls, whose farH embraces sec
ton of the Oriskany Creek, has just COM
pleted the task OF Harvesting the creek
for heat, light and power.
He has built dam and power-house
on the creek about 100 rods from his
buildings, where he gets from IS to Is
horse power, with which he warns and
lights his spacious farmhouse, lights his
barns and has power to run small feed
mill, silo cutter, straw cutter, or saw
wood for his neighbors, and also run a
milk separator and churn.
Mr. Miner has always been an up-to-
date farmer, but in the use of electricity
he has got way ahead of any other far
mer in Oneida County. Mr.. Miner has
a son who is an electrical engineer, and
it was he who planned and directed the
scheme
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-01-19
President Harper Dead.

Chicago, H. (SpeciaD William Raj
ney Harper, president of the University
of Chicago, died at 2.17 P. M. Death
occurred at the Harper home, Fifty-ninth
Street and Lexington Avenue. 1t came
at the conclusion of an illness of about
year from cancer. There were present
at the bedside at the time of death
members of the Harper family = Mrs,
Harper and three sons-Paul, Samuel
and Donald; Charles Scribner Eaton, 4
son-ir-law, and Mrs. Gordon Douglas,
of Pittsburg, sister of the dead man.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-01-19
Wealth Founded on Lottery.

New York, (SpeciaD Ii may appear
surprising, but know for positive fact
that some of the wealthiest families in
New York, who are now mingling in
high society, have accumulated their for
tunes through lottery" said Magistrate
Cornell in Jefferson Market Court, when
Emile Heyman was accused by Robert
Mel elland, an agent of the Anti-vice
Society, of violating the penal code.
He was arrested after selling two Next
can lottery tickets to McLelland for
$3.50.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-01-19
President a Red Man.

President Roosevelt was made an hon
orary member of the Improved Order OF
Red Men The ceremony took place i'll
the Presidents private office at the White
House and was participated in and wit
messed by many prominent members OF
the Order.
The national officers of the organiza-
ton called at the White House to pre-
sent the President beautifully engross-
ed set OF resolutions adopted at the
national convention of the order at Nash
vile, Tenn, last September, commenda-
tory of the Presidents efforts toward
bringing about peace between japan and
Russia. The testimonial was presented
by Judge Robert 7. Daniel, of Griffin,
Ga, past great incohonee, in laudatory
address,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-01-19
Secretary Taft a Witness.

The Senate Committee on Inter
Oceanic Canals held it's initial meeting
in the inquiry into Panama canal affairs.
Secretary OF War Taft, the first witness,
was Intercepted with view to acquir-
ing information needed as guidance
for an intelligent investigation. He gave
list of department chiefs and told some
thing of the duties of each, SO that the
committee is now in possession of knowl-
edge that is to be used in calling the
proper witness to bring out whatever
facts may be desired
The meeting chiefly was for the pur-
pose of formulating programme for
the investigation, and, therefore, the dis
cussion was held behind closed doors,
although it is the present intention to
hold public hearings.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-01-19
Killed In Powder Exn;oslon.

Raleigh, N. c. (SpcciaD.-J. NJ. Pow
ers, a well-known railroad contractor,
was killed by powder explosion near
Bushnell, N. c., where his force was
engaged in blasting work of the West
ern North Carolina division of the
Southern Railway. The deceased has
made his home at Asheville, N. c., for
some time, where his widow and family
reside. He was we'll known in several
cities in other states, where he lived be-
fore coming to North Carolina.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-01-19
Broke Leg In Crossing II.

Jeffersonville, Ind, (Speeial) Joseph
B. Spahr, Treasurer-elect of this city,
was the victim of curious accident at
his home on Maple and Watts Street
Mr.. Spahr has been slightly lame for
some time, though he has had free use
of his legs. While sitting in his home,
he suddenly crossed his legs, when the
bones just below the hip snapped short
off, Medical aid was summoned and the
injured mans condition was pronounced
critical. The surgeons decided ampu-
tation was necessary if Mr.. Spahr's fife
was TO be SHARED.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-01-19
The Work Of safe.crackers

Passaic, N. J., (Special) The safe
in Riker's gold leaf factory, at Della
wanna, was blown open by burglars
The safe contained valuable tools which
were not touched. Another safe con-
tanned $500 worth of gold leaf, but it was
not disturbed, as it is connected with
burglar alarm The visit of the
cracksmen was not discovered until late
as the factory is closed for repairs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-01-19
FINANCIAL DOINGS.

Canadian banks have been loaning
nearly $6o,ooo,ooo in Wall Street.
Sugar imports amount to about an
eighth of the total brought into this
country.
Belmont is said to have agreed 10 pur-
chase the Ryan interests in the Brooklyn
Rapid Transit.
An extra dividend OF one-half OF per
cent. was declared by the Delaware in7
surance Company, in addition to the req
gular one.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-01-19
Customs Districts Reorganization.

Washington, D. c. (SpeciaD .-Reor-
ganization and consolidation of customs
collection districts by the President was
approved by the House Committee on
Ways and Means, which decided to re-
port favorably on the Payne bill This
measure gives the President entire con-
troll of the reorganization of districts, the
only limitation being that not more than
100 collection districts shall be created.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-01-19
GobeI and Claw For Fame's Hall.

Cincinnati (SpeciaD.-Statues of VIM
Gobel and Henry Clay are proposed for
Kentucky's representation in the Hall of
Fame at the Capitol in Washington, in
bill introduced in the Kentucky Legis-
lature by Representative Alvorsen, OF
Lincoln County. An appropriation OF
$4,000 is provided.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-01-19
Biz Blaze In Charlotte.

Charlotte, N. C. (SpeciaD,-The plant
of the Virginia-Carolina Chemical Com
pany, near this city, was damaged $I25,-
900 by fire. The blaze originated in the
seedroom, and before the progress of
the flames could be checked the seed
room, refinery and laboratory were totally
consumed. The fire was gotten under
control after three hours hard fight by
the 6remen. Its origin is unknown.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-01-19
Morales Discreet Advice.

Washington, Especially The navy de-
partment received from Commander w.
H. H. Switzerland, commanding the
United States gunboat Yankee, now at
Monte Christi, the following dispatch,
Eitten by x-President Morales of San
Domingo, to the Governor of Monte
which is a strong revolutionary
Circumstances necessitate res
the interests of peace Coun-
Aacri6ce. If government Of
do not omit means to
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-01-19
National Corporation Board.

Mr.. Heyburn did not call up his pure
food bill in the Senate, as he had in
tended, but instead addressed himself
to his bill creating a national board OF
corporations. Among the provisions OF
the latter measure is one denying the
use of the mails to insurance companies
which are not Endorsed by the proposed
bureau. He said this restriction would
have the effect of combining insurance
companies to the insurance business, and
said this would prevent the use of the
money of the insurance companies tor the
purpose of speculation in Wall Street
In the Senate the Presidents action in
sending representatives to the Morocco
conference was criticized as departure
from the policy of this country to avoid
entangling alliances with foreign nations
The United States Supreme Court de-
cided that the Cheraw and Darlington
Railroad Company was exempt from
state taxation under its charter i'll South
Carolina.
The Senate committee decided to re-
port favorably the nomination of George
w. Atkinson to be judge of the United
States Court of Claims.
Secretary Bonaparte approved the sem
tence of dismissal from the Naval Acad-
envy imposed by court-martial on Mid
shipman Trenmor Coffin.
James Brown Scott, of California, has
been appointed solicitor of the State, De-
partment to succeed Judge Penheld, re-
signed.
The President sent to the Senate the
nomination of Capt William s. Cowles
to be chief of the Bureau of Equipment
J. c. Napier, colored, of Nashville, de-
clined the proffered appointment as
United States consul at Bahia, Brazil.
The House committee decided to grant
hearing to the representatives of the
jamestown Exposition.
1t is stated that the President will
send message favoring lock canal at
Panama.
The Treasury Department has estab-
lished five special agency departments
in Europe.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
DeGraw has published statement re-
garding the operations of the rural free
delivery service since its establishment.
The Commission to the Five Civil
lied Tribes has submitted its final report.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-01-19
FOREIGN

ne Russian New 7 ear celebration III
St. Petersburg opened with tragedy
which cast gloom over the city. In
famous cafe, where were gathered di-
plomats and aristocrats, Count Sher-
ouretief shot and killed student who
refused to rise at the singing of the ma
tional anthem. Two women were
wounded and the students friend at
tackled the count.
The Norwegian steamer Iris, which
sailed from Norfolk December 49, has
been wrecked in the North Sea. All the
crew were saved except one of the
hremen.
What will probably be the final battle
of the present revolution in Santo Do
mingo took place near Guayubin and the
government troops were victorious. Sew
eral generals were killed or wounded.
United States Minister Russell has de-
livered a note to the Venezuelan gov
eminent on behalf of France severing
relations between the two governments.
The list of New Year honors con-
ferred by the Gar is notable for the
decorations bestowed upon officials as
ISOLATED with the policy of repression.
The Car held New Year reception
at which he was especially gracious to
Mr.. Meyer, the American ambassador.
Many internal machines addressed to
Premier Witte and Minister of the In
terror Durnovo have been intercepted in
the ST. Petersburg Postoffice.
The Russian revolutionists and social
lists have planned to hold 80 big mass
meetings in St. Petersburg to comment
crate Red Sunday"
Gen. Ramon Teran, leading Mexi-
can general who took part in the strug-
gle against the forces of Macmillan, died
at Monterey.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-03

tContinued On Page Ten.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-03

out into the world to make their way ! in business. He said the church did not discover these conditions. and did not uncover them. It was the Y. w. C 4. which disclosed the conditions to the world. In concluding his remarks. Dr. Anderson spoke gracious words of welcome to the delegates.
 welcomed by MT. Dix. Mrs. Wilson introduced L. D. Dix, Secretary of the local Y. M. C. A.. who. iE behalf of the Association, said: Our welcome is as cordial as our pleasure in having you here Is sim cere. We welcome you because of your CO., operation with us in the great work of our common Lord. Wherever men and women are working together for the Lord they are always an encour- agement and an inspiration to each other. Our load is lighter because ot the burden which you bear and our work is easier because of your help" In the work of the two Associations which he likened to brother and sis ter he said that the entire man and woman was ministered unto. He said that to make the man it took the body the mind, and the soul. and that any religious organization that did not ap- peal to all three of these was fail- ure. He spoke Of the threefold needs of various phases of the two organiza- 
 tions.
 He said that in the two organisations the pri1ciples were of necessity about
 the same. for "in the realms of morals
 and religion. there can be no differ enca in the man and the woman"
 The laws of God are fixed and un-
 changeable," continued MT. Dix: what
 is sin in man Is sin in woman. We
 cannot change Gods laws and Gods
 judgment. Gambling Is gambling,
 whether done in the home of fashion or
 in the place where police are ever on
 the watch. and 1t is no more of sin
 for woman to be drunk on the street
 than for man. only more deplorable. "The two organizations must stand
 together. We need you as an ally; We
 need your help. We congratulate you on your achievements, and we are proud of our younger sister in Mont-
 gomery and what she has done" With a few sincere words of good
 wishes and God-speed, MT. Dix closed his address.
 Mrs. Black Introduced. Mrs Wilson next introduced to the convention the woman to whom. more than any other one, Montgomery owes a debt for Its beautiful Association home-the woman who hcs been faith full in her work and who has achieved so glorious a success-Mrs J. W. Black, '''o''' oF the ocal Board of Direc- tors Mrs. Black said:
 "I am glad indeed to extend to you
 the cordial welcome of the Young Wo-
 mems Christian Association of Mont gomery. It gives me great pleasure to have you with us and our hearts and our homes are open to you. and you have only to walk in and take posses sion of both our hearts and our homes and again, I say, you are more than 1 cordially welcome to Montgomery and to the hospitality of her people," In responding to the words of well come, Miss Mildred Rutherford of the | said:
 We did not need the beautiful words of Mrs. Black, or Dr. Anderson or MT Dix to let us know that we were well | come to Montgomery. We knew that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-03
SESSION AT NIGHT.
Women Delegates Are Given Cordial
 Welcome To Montgomery.

Women Delegates Are Given Cordial
 Welcome To Montgomery.
 The program for the evening session of the convention was an especially pIeasing one. embracing the addresses of welcome from the churches deliv- cred by Dr. Neal l.. Anderson of the Central Presbyterian church; the ad- dress of welcome from the members of the Young Mems Christian Association by L. D. Dix. Secretary of the local Association, and beautiful words of welcome from the local organization of the Young Women's Christian As sociation by Mrs. J. w. Black, PreSi- dent of the local Board of Directors Responses to the words of welcome were made by Miss Mildred Ruther- ford, of Lucy Cobb College at Athens. Ga, and by Miss Anna Cassley Sec retary of the Carolinas.
 Dr. Anderson Speaks. After a short song service the Pres ident, Mrs Wilson, took charge of the meeting and in a few graceful words presented to the convention pr. An derson. who in behalf of the churches of Montgomery welcomed the dele gates.
 lin speaking a word of welcome for my colleagues, for myself and for the churches of Montgomery, assure you that our hearts are in the work ana we welcome you" said pr. Anderson.
 In a brief but comprehensive way Dr. Anderson spoke of the Montgom- cry Association. of how it had. with out scarcely being realized, sprung ln- to full grown existence.
 He spoke of the fact that visitors to Montgomery always congratulates the city on the magnificent Y. W. c. A. Home and it's beautiful equipment. He told of how the building had been in a great part the gift of one man and of the herculean labors of the Board of Directors of the Assoclatlon in raising the balance Of the purchase money. He said that the meeting of the convention in Montgomery was what the local Association needed as ! an inspiration. that 1t was no small | thing to live up to the splendid plant with which the Association has been | blessed but that was what Montgom- | cry was trying to do.
 | Dr. Anderson spoke especially or the needs of Montgomery for the work of the Y. W. CA, because of the | ever increasing tendency to the noma- die life, because of the great changes that are going on all the time. lie spoke of the part that the young Wo- mems Christian Association Is playing
 in the world in providing homes for
 the hundreds of young women Whe are coming into the cities and enter
 ing the business world and of the Christian influences that are throwr about them in the Y. w. C- A. tld | could scarcely be found at any other place. ".. | The church he said, could not pro | vide for the hundreds of homeless girl:
 and was in no condition to solve thu
 problem and before it was scarcely re
 cognized as d problem the Y. w. C. A came along with the solution.
 Montgomery, he said, represented thi
 most conservative life In this country and vet the time has come when there
 are thousands of girls who have gone