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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-29

CHICAGO, ILL.,. Oct. 29.-Losses on
farm products attributed to decline of
prices as result Of the financial fur
ry. Corn declined three cents per
bushel on crop of two billion. five hun
dred million bushels, mailing seventy
five million dollars. Oats decline three
cents on visible supply Of seventy mil
lion bushels, two million, one hundred
thousand dollars. Wheat declined four
cents a bushel, visible supply. fifty
million bushels. two million dollars.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-29
GER ERllLANEDITOR ACQUITTED ON CHAR E ]
OF LIBELL[NG COUNT Won MOL IKE
AMERICAN SECURITIES IN
LONDON SHOW ADVANCES

and was closely followed by down
ward movement by both Union Pacific
and New York Central. Business was
again handicapped by the fact that
members OF the exchange refused to
buy stocks on margin. Government
bonds unchanged, other bonds gener.
ally lower.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-29

John Gregg county clerk of Mon.
ongallaS county, was u. visitor. IN our
city to-day.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-29

NEW YORK, Oct. 29.-Features Of
trading the first hour. of the stock ex.
change was closing out many long ac.
counts in which stocks like New York
Central. Union Pacific, Reading, Penn
sylvania and others extremely weak
under selling falling over four points
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-29

PITTsBURG. Oct 29.-The stock
exchange remained closed to-day. No
Indication was given when business
will be resumed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-29

\ 9 James 4. Eastman went to Morgan,
town today. Sss.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-29

LONDON, Oct. 20.-The market for
American securities to-day shows gem
eral advances ranging TO one and three
quarters in New York City.
NEW YORK. Oct. 29.-stock mar.
ket opened with most issues showing
declines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-23
Amusen1enfs
James O'Neili fin "sionte cristo.e

James O'Nei1l fin @Monfe Crfsto.v A fairly numerous audience greeted James 0Neill on his farewell tour per formance of Alexander Dumass Monte formance of Alexander Dumas's Monte Monday night 1t goes without say ing that Mir. ONeill's part of the play was done with excellence, for his pre- vious appearances in Montgomery had made the public familiar with his art: and 1t is pleasureable to record that with him were actors who amordsd him adequate support, some of them being notably fine.
 The great play was produced sump- tuously, close and careful attention 10 details of costumes and scenery sup plementting the efforts of the actors
 MT. O'Neilrs portrayal of Monte Crfsto was magnificent. His analysis of the character had been acute and thorough and his representation was in fine accord with his conception of the part. His virile strength and grace were well matched by the, sympathetic expression of the intelligence the un- faIering courage and tine romantic spirit of Monte Cristo. He displayed A remarkable versatility, moving with admirable lease from the joyous scenes of the first act, in which his radiant happiness was infectious to the trag- edy of the later acts. His facial ex. DEGSSlO0 was GhGCkANG 6n0 kAS AhVNS- ments upon the stage adequate with out being superduous. His voice is so- porous and strong, rich in tone and color, flexible and exquisitely modu- lated, The cry, '"The world is mine" was a wild clarion call of triumph, ale most cruel in its exultant intensity of the sensing of power. Mr. oNeill, in- deed, acted Monte Cristo as he has pre- viously acted 1t in Montgomery-with tha art If a unligne0 actor
 Veryi admirable, too, was Kate F1etcherts playing of that grosser Lady Macbeth of the jnn~ Carconte. who would have Killed where her husband ouaiIed The heavy lips. cruel visage. and stopping body, the course, vulgar spoke the hard. avarioious spirit, and to the merely physical portrayal of the character. Miss Hatcher added fine ex- pression of voice and behavior. Her excellence reached fitting climax in the fourth act, when. after toiling agedly up the stairway to do murder and robbery, she uttered that horrid death cry. shrill, piercing. unforgetta- ble.
 Bert Wallace as Caderousse, was al- together acceptable. His drunkenness was cIeverly done, and in succeeding scenes hs portrayed the amiable and Inherent honest man effectively. Ed- win Donnelly as Noirtler, was very good. and Charles A. Bouton as Ville- fort. capable. James O'Neill, IT., was not good. John o. Hewitt as Fern ande, was quite acceptable. Miss Juanita Lnlande was especially pleas ing, her voice being melodious and ex- pressive and her manner graceful. Other parts of the play were adequate ly done
 The next attraction at the Montgom- cry Theatre will be a concert Monday night. by Jaroslav Kocian, violinist. and Margerete Valava, pianiste.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-23
RAILROAD FOR oPELu1kA.
Citizens of Lee County Hold EnthusIas
 tic Meeting.

Citizens of Lee County Hold EnthusIas-
 tic Meeting.
 Opelika, March 22-- (Speciai---A An enthusiastic meeting of the citizens and bushes men of opelika. has been held in the interest of the proposed Alabama 6 Gulf RaIlrad.
 It is the purpose of this corporation to run a railroad from Anniston or Birmingham by way of Opelika, to the Gulf coast. Judson c. Chapman, well known attorney of Atlanta, Ga, has been in Opelika for several days ob- taining rights-of from the land owners for the proposed railroad It is proposed to use the old roadbed of the Lafayette Railway Company from Opel ika to Lafayette, and rights-of have been given to the company for this purpose with one or two excep- tions. I. J. Dorsey. J. H. Lyons, L.. r. Dickson and T. H. Glover, have been appointed committee to look after the interests of the proposed rail- way, and to obtain additional rights of-way.
 It Is the intention of the new railway company to begin grading its roadbed immediately in both directions from Opelika, at the same time.
 A Commercial Club has been formed in Opelika. I. J. Dorsey has been elected President, and R. M. Greencs Jr.. Vice President.
 Daniel s. Robertson has announced the engagement of his daughter, Miss Hattie Robertson, to William Luther Bryan The marriage is to take place Wednesday evening. April 3. at o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-23
MAxIM's VIEWS.
United States Would Be Helpless with
 Another Nation.

DmHGNu Bt8tEE FNOMEU hc HEEVkGHN WEfm Another Nation. New York, March 22.-Hudson Max i'm. inventor of high explosives. made dinner rendered Sir Percy Sanderson by the Canadian Club tonight the oc- casion of an announcement concerning new safely detonating fuse, which he has invented after ten years of ex- perimenting. and which he declares has long been the aim of inventors.
 By 1t he said. 1t is possible to send an armor piercing shell through armor and cause it to explode at exactly the distance desired by the gunner It will not matter whether the armor is one inch or twelve inches in thickness, the inventor said.
 Mr. Maxim recalled that several years ago at the Canadian Society din- ner he announced his invention of maxImite. By this announcement he said, he means the final victory over armor as at present hardened.
 Beside the new safety fuse Mir. Maxim said he could tell the diners about a new smokeless power, stabellite, which he just begun to manufacture, but which is still in process or experiment. ing.
 The speaker prefaced his talk about high explosives by talk on the com paratively undefended seaboard of the Atlantic and Pacific cosats of the Unit ed States.
 '-rhe tremendous expense of modern warfare" he said, makes the unpre- pared nation the only inviting bait. Poor old China Is a good sample of what may happen to a nation unpre- pared to maintain its own peace by being prepared for war. We are rela- lively as defenseless as China. Supp pose some ether nation should attempt to force our hand and call our bluff :. Thanks to England she does not can the bluff :"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-23
LONG DRAWN OUT.
War Between Central American Repub-
 lie No Play Affair.

lie No Play Affair.
 Mobile, Ala, March 22.-Passengers arriving here on the Norwegian steam CT Columbia from Ceiba, Honduras, re- port that all indications point to a long drawn-out war between Honduras and Nicaragua, and that some desper- ate fighting will take place in the near future.
 They brought here the first news of the seizure of the Norwegian fruit steamer Habil. operating between New Orleans and Honduras ports for the Vaccaro Steamship Line. They also report that the Honduran troops were making an effort to retake the port of Truxillo.
 The seizure of the abil took place on the morning of March IT. while the vessel was at Ceiba taking on a cargo of bananas The troops were assem- bled on the waterfront by the conn mandante of the port, and, 300 strong, they marched on board and took charge of the vessels. The Norwegian flag was hauled down and for six hours the soldiers were in control.
 As the vessel was preparing to leave for Puerto Cortez, an order came from President Bonilla releasing the vessel. The object of Bonilla was to take the troops from Ceiba and Puerto Cortes on the Habil to Truxille for the pur- pose of retaking that place.
 report was brought here on the vessel that the town of Ceiba would be at the mercy of small gunboat as ali the houses are built of wood. and, to shell the place would be nothing
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-23
NICARAGUAN NAVY.
ships are Moving on Coast Towns I'm
 North Honduras.

Ships are mOvemS on Nohst AoWMS HI
 North Honduras.
 washin xton, March 22-Mr. Crea, the Nicaraguan Minister. has received 8 cablegram from his government con fir 1inE the press report to the effect that the Nicaraguan Navy has captured the Honduran Caribbean port Of Ceiba,
 The naval vessels are now on their way to Puerto Cortez, where they prob ably will repeat their success at Ceiba. and as Trujillo already has fallen into the hands of Nicaragua, practically the whole north coast of Honduras, Is now in their possession.
 The cruiser Chicago, which has been patrolling the Pacific side of the Isthmus and Central America, has. gone from Acatutla, Salvador. Ito Acaculco, in Mexico, q thousand miles northward.
 This voyage is made necessary from the fact that coal is scarce in Central America, and cannot be obtained at reasonable rates in sufficient quanti- ties for a large naval vessel The movement for intervention is gain ing strength and Assistant Secretary of State Bacon today received calls from Senor Calve, the Minister from Costa Rica, and Senor Corea. the Me- araguan Minister.
 1t is understood that he strongly im- pressed upon each of these callers, the wisdom of speedily terminating the present state of warfare in Central America, as. 1t promises to involve all of the other Republics, and is almost certain if prolonged to lead to the pres ence in their waters of European naval vessels. with possible intervention in behalf of their own citizens.
 Senor Corea afterwards visited Senor CresI, the Mexican Ambassador, who has gone to the limit of his powers in the endeavor to induce the belligerent Republics to accept the good offices of Mexico and the United States in bring ing about peace. It is evident that Senor Corea is about to transmit to the government at Managua, some repre- sentations for its consideration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-23
MAY NAME NESBIT.
GOVERNOR HAS DECATUR MAN ON
 HIS SLATE
Morgan County Supporter of Conner is to Be Commissioners of Immigra- tion--No Opposition to
 Blackwell.

Decatur, March 22.--( Especial. )-- Friends of Governor Conner in this section of the State believe the Cover nor will appoint Walter !. Nesbit or this city Commissioner of Immigration within the next few days.
 Mir. Nesbit is close friend of the Governor and 1t is said that his in- worsements for the appointment are numerous. He was warm supporter of the Governor in his campaign.
 The Decatur man has made the sub ject of immigration study for q number of years and has acquired 6 store of valuable information on the question.
 A new lodge of the Junior Order United American Mechanics is soon to be organized at Austinville, suburb of this city, with charter list of about thirty members
 Another lodge of this order will soon be organized at Moulton, with a char ter list of about fifty membera
 There are already five lodges of this order in this county with member ship of something like TOO.
 It looks as IT Mayor Samuel Black well, of New Decatur, will have no opposition for reelection at the New Decatur city election to be held May 7th. As yet no one has come out to oppose him for the office.
 A clerk, marshal and four aldermen are to be elected at the same time that a Mayor is elected. As yet but very few candidates have announced for these offices.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-23
Mass Meeting and Banquet Are Held i'm Selma

Mass Meeting and Banquet Are Held
 in Selma.
 Selma. March 22.--(Special.)-- )--Post D. Travellers Protective Association of America entertained National Repre- sentative w. A. Kirchhoff of St. Louis and National Director W. O. Hudson of New Orleans and State President Robert Cunningham tonight. The mass meeting in the city hall was opened at g o'clock by Major D. M. Scott, President of Post D.
 There were present many members of the local post and citizens In most cordial terms Mayor V. B. Att kins welcomed the visitors to Selma and spoke of the benefit of his great order to the travelling men of the country
 He was followed by Messrs. Kirchoff Hudson and Cunningham, who told of the working of the order and the great, things 1t had accomplished for the travelling man since it's organize ton.
 The meeting then adjourned, but later during the evening an elegant banquet was rendered the visitors. Ma jor Scott acted as toast master and during the time that the guests were seated around the table. appropriate addresses were made The entertain ment proved most enjoyable one for all present. The members of the flying squadron left tonight for Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-23
MARVIN'S APPEAL
CALLS ON PRESIDENT TO LEND As- s sIsTANCE.
Father of Delaware Child in Hands of Kidnappers Wants to Post
 Descriptions In
 P0~fgHzcen.

Dover. Del. March 22.--Dr. H. N. Marvin. whose s-year-oid boy disap- peared on March {, tonight sent the following telegram to President Roose- welt:
 Dover, Rel, March 22. Theodore Roosevelt, President of the
 United States:
 Your Excellency--As a searching father of & missing child. I make bold to ask if Government aid can be ex- tended along two lines. Many threat ening letters are sent me every day saying my boy may be killed by his supposed captors and 1t causes me much expense investigating these
 They should be looked into. I have sent out pictures and notices regard ing my boy and I am told the post masters are not allowed to display them in public buildings. The Dela- ware Legislature has voted s2,0oo for the search for the boy and has aided me in every possible way. but l be- lieve word from you to the Federal authorities may be the greatest aid of all. H. N. Marvin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-23
WRECK ON PENNsYLvANIA.
Tom l.. Johnson and other Passensers
 Escaped Unscafhed. "A

Pittsburg, Pa, March 22-The Chi cago Limited from New York for Chi- caRo, on the Pennsylvania Railroad, while going about thirty five miles an hour was wrecked early today at Stewart, Penn. .. about seventeen miles east of here.
 The engine and the first five cars were derailed, but none was hurt. The passengers were transferred to the three rear cars and continued on their Journey.
 Among the passengers on the train was Tom L. Johnson, mayor of Cleve- land, Ohio.
 An investigation by the railroad of fcials showed that the fish plates had been removed st the rail joint. the bolts having been taken out and the rails bent inward.
 A claw bar, such as is used to pull spikes, and several other tools not property of the railroad company were found nearby, and it is believed that these tools were used by the wreck CTS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-23

short of murder. The people of the place are afraid of the Nicaraguans. and they are so frightened that the women folk sleep at night in the bushes. y
 When the Colombia left the port of Ceiba, news of fighting around Trux- lilo was brought to that place and the Hondurans were making a. desperate light to regain the place from the Mica raguans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-23
CHURCHES IN SOUTH AND cUBA
Honor Paid to Achievements of TtckH
 eu0r Memorial EunA.

Honor Paid to Achievements of Ttch-
 enor Memorial Fund.
 Homeless Churches in the South and Cuba was the subject which the Baptist women discussed yesterday af- ternoon. Church building scenes were taken from Exodus and Haggai, the builders-those who gave willingly with perfect hearts unto God.
 Mrs E. M. Stewart, in her leader shfp at the South Side Church. spoke of sthe great work among homeless churches. accomplished by the Tiche- nor Memorial Church Building Loan Fund. inaugurated by Southern Baptist women six years ago, in memory of the incomparable Isaac Taylor Tiche- nor, for twenty-five years secretary of the Home Board, and for sixteen years pastor of the First Church of Mont gomery.
 Mrs. R. P. Bazemore told of the 2.500 churches in the South without held in the homes and under the blue skies.
 Mrs. T. W. Hannon told of the stronghold of great things" in Cuba, and how a holy zeal for souls is spreading through this fairest land eyes ever rested upon," presaging a great harvest for Christs Kingdom, the great Cavalry Church at Havana, the chapel at Colon, built during this year by Southern women there, and the various out-stations in hourishing con- dition.
 In the hymns. prayers and talks, in- tense missionary zeal and enthusiasm was evidenced.
 The, series close today at the Clay ton Street Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-23

Presbyterian Young People Meet and
 Choose New Oflcers
 The Christian Endeavor Society of tho Central Presbyterian Church held its monthly business and social meet ing last evening at o'clock. An elec- tion of officers was held, after which there was an informal social. large crowd was present to enjoy the even ing aud the refreshments
 The officers who were elected were the following: J. D. Hendrix, Presi- dent: s. J. Cassells, Vice. e-President; Miss Gladys Smith, Recording secre- tary: Miss Annie South. Corresponding Secretary; w. B. Shepard, Treasurer Miss Maggie Irwin, Junior Superinten- dent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-23
HEARS FROM ENGLAND.
Marvin Boy Believed te Be fin Port
 mouth.

Marvin Boy Believed te Be in Perts-
 mouth.
 Washington, March 22.--Third As- sistant Secretary of State Wilson to- night received a cablegram from the American consul at Portsmouth, Eng land. saying that the authorities there have a boy who answers the descrip- tion of the kidnapped Marvin boy for whom search Is being made in this country.
 Mir. Wilson, acting on President Roosevelt's instructions, forwarded the message to Governor Lea of Delaware. Mfr. Wilson stated tonight that this government stands ready to co-operate with State officials in efforts to ascer- tain information in the case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-23
GoETHAL TO TAKE CHARGE.
Army OAacerss Assignment is ERective
 April I.


 April l.
 washington. March 2z.-secretary Taft announced today that Lieutenant Colonel Goethals will succeed Mir. Stew ems as Chairman of the Isthmian Canal Commission and engineer in charge of the canal work April l.
 This Is much sooner than Colonel Goethals was expected to assume charge, for he felt that 1t would take him perhaps two months to acquaint himself with all the details of the work When he becomes Chairman of the Commission by promotion from the grade of Commissioners which he now occupies, there will be a vacancy in the Commission which will be filled by the appointment of former Senator J. c. s. Blackburn of Kentucky.
 Colonel Goethals will receive a sal- ary of S15.000; Major Gaillard and Ma for sibert and Civil Engineer Rosseau, S14,0OO each, and c. R. Georgas and Jackson Smith and MT. Blackburn, S1O,0Oo each.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-23
Inven.,pate Peus.co,a Fire.

Pensacola. Fla. March 22-A Board of Inquiry was convened at the Navy Yard today to investigate the cause of last nights fire, which did damage amounting to $175,OOO. Little inform ation has been obtained so far, but 1t Is believed the fire started in the foundry department, where moulding had been done during the day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-23
w. 0. T. U. MEETING.
Ladies Present Interesting Program at
 COurt Street Church

Court Street Church.
 The W. c. T. U. had a meeting yes terday afternoon in the annex of the Court Street Methodist Church. when a most interesting program was given. The devotional exercises were led by Mrs. Walton.
 The song of Mrs. Manning and the reading of a paper on 'The Great De stroyer," by Mrs. Chatfield were thor oughly enjoyed, An additional pleas ure was accorded by the reading of a poem by Mrs. Lakin. Altogether 1t was the best meeting the Union has held and was most encouraging to the members.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-23
Standard oil Trial.

Chicago, March 22-Reading from the records of the Chicago and Alton Railroad to show the basis of freight rates paid by the Standard oil Company upon oil shipments from chappell. H.. to St. Louis. Mo. was resumed today in the trial of that company before Judge Landis. J. H. Howard, auditor in charge of records of the railroad company, was on the stand
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-23

First 2s; Second. A.; Third. se; Fourth. ss; Fifth. 2s; sixth. 24; Sew enth. 22.
 The registrars will keep their ofice on the corner of Madison Avenue and North Perry Street open until o'clock tonight to give opportunity of registra- ton to citizens employed in industrial shops who are not able to register dur ing the day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-23
BEGrN FORWARD MOVEMENT.
win Commence campais
 on HOndurean GanlfaI

Nicaragua Will Commence campaign
 on Hondurean Capital.
 Washington, March 22-The State department received the following dis patch today from Jose D. olivares, the American consul at Managua, Nicara- gua:
 This government reports that on March IS, an army of five thousand Salvadoreans and 1000 Hondureans, commanded by General Presa, Sal- vadorean, attacked the Nicaraguan vanguard near Namasioue Honduras. The battle lasted three days. result ing in the complete rout Of the Saliva koreans. who lost 1000 killed. Nica- ragua has 10000 troops at the front and will commence an immediate at- tack on Choluteca and Tegucisalpa '.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-23
P. Q. HARRISON DEAD.
Well Known Merchant Passes Away at
 His Home at Midnight.

Well Known Merchant Passes Away at
 Ills Home at Midnight.
 Patrick c. Harrison died at ls o'clock last night at his residence, l Goldthwaite Street. Mir Harrison had been i'll seven weeks. When he first became sick he was placed In st. Margaret's Hospital, but later he was removed to his residence.
 The notice of the funeral will De published tomorrow.
 Mir. Harrison was native of Dat- ton, Ga, and was 37 years old. He had lived in Montgomery ten years and was a well known merchant. He is survived by his widow, formerly Miss Bridget Cassidy, and five children; brother, T. F. Harrison. of Montgorn- cry, and sister, Mrs. James Cannon of Montgomery.
 Mr. Harrison was a member of the Catholic Church, and was an affiliate of the Beavers, the Ancient Order os Hibernians and the Catholic Knights of America