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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-13
QUE but BgNG A7TEIlIP T9.GET
N0RTHGOIT IN RACE For GOVERNOR
west Virginia was We'll Represented
AT Meeting In Behalf Of Better
Facilities For Her Waterways

B. B. Doyener. George A. Laughlln. c.
B. Hart, A. S. List. Colonel Thsmas
oBrien, Colonel D. E. stalnaksr R
B. Naylor and George W. Summers.
Huntington sent Congressman James
a. Hughes, Dan A. Mossman, a, W.
wernlnger andt Floyd S. Chapman.
Fairmont was represented by Captain
A. ]. Stone and Hon. ]. M Jacobs.
welIsburg sent Fred L. Hall, Asa G.
Neville and Sam George. Fayetteville
sent Congressman Joseph H. Gaines.
Three Of the Ave West Virginia con-
gressmen were present and ali made
Interesting talks upon the river i'm
proyement. capt. Doyener and c. B.
Hart also spoke in favor Of the i'm
proEement.
The Ohio Valley Improvement Asso-
eiation was represented by Col John
L. Vance; its president; Capt. ]. F.
Ellison, the secretary; John N VII
liams, financial agent and several Of
the vice presidents.
The meeting was presided over bg
Col. H. NJ. Adams. the senior member
of the board, and addresses were made
by Mayor Guthrie, of Pittsburg; Col.
John L. Vance, president of the Ohio
Valley Improvement Association; Con.
gressman John Dalzeil, OF Pennsylsa.
mia; Capt. W. B. Rodgers, Of Pitts
burg; Congressman William P Hub.
bard, Of wheeling; Congressman jas.
Francis Burke, Congressman E. F.
Acheson, of Washington, Pa; ex.con-
gresham B. B. Dovener tof wheeling;
Congressman Joseph H. Gaines, of
Fayetteville. W. Va; Capt. ]. F. ELL.
son, Of Cincinnati; Francis L. Robbins.
president Of. the, ,Monongahsla River
Consolidated Coal and Coke Conn
pany; Vice President George w.
TheIs, Of the same company; J. w.
Brown. Of Beaver, Pa; Congressman
James A. Hughes, Of Huntington, W.
Va; B. F. Jones, of Pittsburgi Con-
gresham Foster, Of Indiana; Hon.
George W. Parsons. Of Cairo, ILL.,; Col.
B. F. Posey, Of Posey county, Ind;
W. W. Hite, Of Louisville; ]. B, Lee,
of Beaver, Pa; Capt, James A. Hen
derson, Of Pittsburg. and Others
Many startling facts as to the COM
merce of the Ohio and its possibilities
were presented to the board and
strong reasons were advanced for the
improvement of the river. Many
boards Of trade and similar bodies
presented memorials giving their rea-
sons for advocating the improvement
and the meeting strongly impressed
the board Of engineers, whose report
will, in all probability, be very iavora-
BILE to the nine-foot stage on tae Ohio
river.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-13

PTTTsBURG, Aug. 1s-Ii the Board
Of United states Engineers for Rivers
and Harbors had any doubt as to the
sentiment OF the Ohio valley In the
matter of locking and danning the
river 50 as to give a constant nlne.foot
stage from Pittsburg to Cairo. they
we're dIspelled yesterday. when every
state that borders along the Ohio nv.
er was represented by men Of high
standing at the only public hearing
on the matter the board will grant.
If the board had any doubts as to
the wisdom of the project they were
dispelled by the powerful arguments
brought to bear on behalf Of the Inn
provement of the river.
Two years ago, by special act Of
congress, the President appointed a
board Of engineers to examine and re-
port upon the feasibility, practicable.
lty and desirabillty of improving the
ohio. The report was prepared last
winter and there was some comment
when 1t was not presented 10 con
gress. But, in the regular course Of
events, 1t had first to be approved by
the board Of engineers DRIVERS and
aarbors, which met here yesterday.
The report is now in the possession Of
this board, which is investigating per;
sonally and left yesterday afternoon
on a steamer trip to Cairo, to person.
ally view the entire valley.
While the report Of the COMMITTEES
has not been made public, it is an
open secret that it heartily endorses
the Improvement Of the entire river
and the nlnefoot stage. At yesterdays.
meeting, It was stated ohacialIy,
that the board Of review Is friendly
10 the project and SO far Is it is able
to judge st the present time, Is In IA
vor Of The ninefoot stage from Pitts
burg to Cairo.
1t was a splendid, representative
gathering Of over 200 men who ap-
peared before the board. Half
a dozen States were represented, al
most every town Of consequence along
the river sent delegates and numbered
among them we're some very promi-
nent men. Among the towns repre-
sented we're Plttsburg. New Brighton.
Beaver, Rochester, McKeesport, Ia
rentun, Allegheny, EdgewOod. Sc
wickley, Pa; Wheeling and Fairmont,
W. Va; Ironton, Cincinnati and steu-
benvIlle, o.; Evansville, Ind; Cairo
and Joppa, ILL.,; Louisville and New
port, KY, and a number Of other
places.
West Virginia took very prominent
part in the meeting. Wheeling sent
Congressman william P. Hubbard, H.
G. Franzheim, L. E. Sands. Captain
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-13
JUDGE lAY TON SETS ASIDE BIG
COAL SALE IN HARRISON COUNTY
Over Half 4 Thousand
Dollars In Prizes
TWO SPECIAL PRIZES
FOR THIS WEEK.
Another diamond Ring and
5000 in Gold.

There will be awarded as spe-
cial prize to the person turning
in the most votes. or showing
the largest increase in vote this
week In either Of the three dis
trlcts a handsome diamond ring.
And to the party turning in the
most votes or showing the larg-
est Increase in either Of the six
classes there will be awarded a
twenty dollar gold piece.
All votes added to the list this
week will be counted on the spe-
clal prizes and the vote will be
received for this purpose up un-
til 8 o'clock p. m. on Saturday,
August Il. the result to be pub
llshed next Monday evening.
Coupon votes will be allowed
for this purpose as wen as certiti,
cate votes.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-13
0LD MAN SHOT
WELL KNOWN REAL ESTATE
DEALER AT PITTssuRe DIED
FROM WOUND IN HEAD.

PITTsBURG, Aug. 1s.-M. P. How.
ley, aged seyenty.three, senior mem-
ber Of the real estate firm Of NJ. P.
Howley & Son. died today at the resi-.
dence of his SON Frank from a gun
shot wound in the forehead. A re-
port to the coroner Is said to indicate
suicide. but his son is Of tae opinion
the gun was discharged accidentally.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-13
An important
MEETING BEING
HELD|IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO, Aug. 1s.-It looked to-
day as ia strike order would be sent
to railway telegraphers. The general
strike Of the o. A. T. here would tie
up virtually every railway line in the
country
CINCINNATI, Aug. 1S.-western
Union day operators struck today.
& ALBANY, N. Y, Aug. 1s.-opera-
tors Of both companies struck to-
BOSTON, Mass, Aug. 1S-All un-
Ion operators Of the Postal Company
struck this morning.
CINCINNATI. Ohio, Aug. 1s-Pos-
tn union operators Joined the strik-
ing western Union men this morning.
CHICAGO, Aug. 1s.-Eyerythlng
awaits President ssmalls arrival. e
lie summary ot the strike situation
mere President Gompers, q tle
American Federation ot Labor John
Mitchell of me United Nine WORKERS
and Raip6 Easely q the Natisaa clg.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-13
FORMER CHIEF WAS
RELIEVED Or i ROLL

PARKERsBURG Aag is- L. E,
Wolfe, spencef's chief 81 police. IS
minus a roll Of siso, ana i IS some
where Ia Parketsburg wolfe arrived
here last Saturday might and started
to take In the sights BE welded BIS
way 70 the tendsrioin distrlc vhev
he Joined the fair ones Ia s5cisble
drink HIS money dlsappeared about
the same time Late II The night DO
was arrested On 4 chatge of drunken
ness and disorderl eonduc. Hls
daughter arrived here erday mon.
ing and compelled him to accompany
her home.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-13
UNDERSTANDING
WITH SllSHER
About RUNNING
ossibility Of
Swisher's Retiring

HUNTINGTON, Aug. 1S.-euetly,
very strong movement for Hon. Ell;
Il6t Northcott for governor has been
deYeioplng here during the last ten
dys The movement had its most
fonIbIs Impetus from the visit Of Sen.
tor n. B. Scott here, and a conference
iilch he held with a number Of lead.
ing Republicans 1t is no secret that
Noyfhcott was the first choice Of Sen
ator SCOT and also of Gov. Dawson
fol the goyernorship. but early in the
day he declared himself out Of the
race Northcott's ambitions have
been for place on the bench. he
WAS also friendly to Secretary Of State
swisheE and in fact has been one Of
lis most active supporters.
During the last two weeks II has
become evident that swisher's eandi
dacy was not making rapid headway
IN this section OF the State at least,
ana It Is said that Northcott and his
friends fear that they cannot carry
Cabell county for the Secretary of
State. Other complications have also
arisen, and 1t Is no secret that strong
pressure Is again being brought to
BEN on Northcot to induce him to
enter the race. Senator Scott It is.
statsd, has aiiialoug held the view that
NoFthcoA was the most available
man and II Is believed that Governor
Dawson has come to this conclusion
also. Nerthcott, however, still per
slsts that he cannot enter the nce so
long as swisher is candidate.
Surprising development may be
looked for during the next few days.
Among them is the possibility that
Eortheott will announce his candidacy
ior governor. and soon thereafter
Mi. sEisher will gracefully retire from
The race.
May a Candidate.
no his close friends in this city,
hon. Clark W. May, attorney general,
has oonhded the fact that he proposes
tosbe a candidate for the gubenator-
ial nomination. May had intended to
announce his candidacy last week,
but for some reason the announce
ment was delayed. It, however, is on
the cards and the announcement Is
pretty certain to come within the very
near future.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-13
Pastor camlna Home.

Rev. W. ]. Eddy and family win re
turn this evening from a months visit
With relatives in Mononga!la county.
Rev. Eddy will conduct the mid:week
prayer service on wednesday at the
Baptist Church and the members aie
urged to be present.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-13
A GOOD Location.

The Jones Granite Company Is pre-
pairing oon on Madison street near
the watson Hotel, the room formerly
occupied by Antonio Angot Ths 10;
catlon & d good one. III Jones VIM
move INTO the room II about two
weeks
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-13
FarnInqton Coming 10 The Front.

Jess staggers and Frank winkley,
two former Fairmoptep, have lnaug.
arated a nickelodeon 1t FaTmlngton,
TIE opening of which win he held to-
night Farmington has no other place
II auas ement q lie lind and the ven:
tsFe s IN assured sucss
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-13
smalI chIld bad.

The Infant child Of Harry Bains
bridge disd yesterday evening Il the
pirents home 4 Murray The rei
mans Eers lald Is rest tod
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-13

condemnltIon ProeeedInn-.

Inthe condemna don proeee elines o.
the Falrmont and Mannington Ran
way Company ys. II. JOHN, the lo'
lowing commiss sIoner were appointed
TO detsfmine ne 1amages B. F. Mun.
dell, John H ianles Aba Page, Gso
N. Nuram, Je F sturms The mat
ter came up n the special term Of too
intermediate couS ms morning
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-13

Miss Blanche Harper, Of Parters-
burg. Is the guest Of MISS Elsie HAVE
kins on Locust avenue
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-13

PITTSBURG, Aug. 15-lne Iei'
egraphers' strike has tied up business
here. The Postal Company is badly
crippled with scarcely dozen opera
tors, including wire chiefs. Accord
ing to Sam Perry, secretary and press
agent of the union, there are three
hundred men out at the Western I'm.
ion and two hundred at the Postal.
In an oficlal statement this morning
the superintendent of the Western
Union declared he had thlrty-nine ope'
rators at the main office besides ten
operators at branches. This is fifty.
six per cent. Of yesterdays force, ac'
cotdlng to this oficialy, Perry de-
clares it Is up to leaders at Chicago
to settle the trouble and the men
won't return till ordered to by the
head Of the union.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-13

WASHINGTON, Aug. tS.-AceoFd.
ing to local union officials two hun.
dred men and women operators have
Joined the strikers.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-13

NEW YORK, Aug, l3,-Deputy
President Thomas, Of tie Telegraph
ers' Union to-day sent word to every
union operator east Of Plttsburg to
strike he declared the tls up now to
be All over This country and Canada
oaicIals Of the companies here give
out optimistic statsmdla declaring
they were ready Tor sEl business
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-13

osT IN THE AEps.n
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-13
RAILROADS may BE tied UP BY
A GENERAL STRIKE ORDER TODAY

ic Federation and members Of the exc
cutiye committe of telegraphers, are
in session. Their discussion cannot
be conclusive till the arrival of Presi.
dent Small
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-13

Losr IN rHs ALps.r
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-13
&c WEATAER

Fan tonight aud wedne day;
slightly cooler toiaigH
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-13

DAILY WEST vlRolNlAN.
By Mali Only Sc Per year
Tviee : Week For 81.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-05
TRANSFERS CONVENTION.
Large Number of Delegates Present
 at the Session.

Boston, Aug. 5.-The fourth an- nual convention of the Teamsters' h. ternation union which opened in this city to-day had more delegates in at- tendanc hetan any previous gather ing of the organization. The dele gates received three-fold welcoc at to-day's session, Mayor Fitzgerald i extending the freedom of the city to them, D. D. tDriscoll. secretary-treas- urer of the Massachusetts branch, A. F. of L., welcoming them in behalf of organized labor and President John F. Tobin of the Boston council duplicating Mayor Fitzgerald's well come.
 The annual report of the interna- tional secretary treasurer, Thomas L. Hughes of Chicago, showed that, de- spite the secessions of year ago, the union had increased it's membership materially. His report also stated that greater gains were made toward the betterment of wages and condi- tions during the past F months than in the five years preceding.
 The chief interest among the dele agtes centered in the fight for re- election of President Cornelius r. Shea of this city, who was opposed by John F. Tobin, president of the Boston council.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-05
GRAFT
People of San Francisco Are De- termined to Wipe Out the
 Business if Possible
TELEPHONE MEN NEXT

San Francisco, Aug 5.-A general movement along the graft line of battle will be made to-day. It will extend from the session of the grand jury which is accommodating evidence against the officials of the telephone company to the state supreme court, where the champions of Mayor Ed ward R. Taylor are fighting to estab- fish the validity of his appointing power. The task of impaneling a jury to try Theodore V. Halsey. out side agent of the Pacific States Tele- phone Go, on a charge of bribery, will be resumed before Superior Judge Dunne, while Emile M. Zim- mer, the vice-president of the cor poration, will appear in the police court for arraignment on a charge of nlisdemeanor in refusing to testify at the trial of Louis Glass.
 The justices of the supreme court will take up the application of Harry M. McKannay, Mayor Taylor's pri- vate secretary, for a writ of manda- mus compelling Auditor Horton to sign McKannay's salary demand. McKannay's petition is a short cut toward settling the question of the validity of Taylor's tenure of office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-05
EXPRESS IN DANGER
Bars Nailed 10 Ties But the Biz MoguI Battered Them Down
 so Train Passed Safely.

Pittsburg, Aug 5.--It was learned to-day that an attempt was made yes terday morning to wreck the New York and Chicago limited express on the Pennsylvania railroad at point just outside of Allegheny.
 Splice bars had been nailed to a tie and rested on each of the rails on track No 4 but the enoromus weight of the mogul engine drawing the train prevented the derailment and the only effect was to jolt passengers.
 Railroad detectives have been working on the case since yesterday. but have so far been unable to ob- tain a clue to. the identity of those responsible for the outrage. It is the opinion of the railroad officials that the attempt was made by either former employees or by those famil- far with the working of the road, as the spot selected was the safest, because of its being under the signal bridge and the manner in which the bars were placed indicated that those who drove the bolts were familiar with this kind of work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-05
BACKS UP LANIsss's's' s'ss
Governor Cummins Glad Ss c. ". Standard Was Fined = R85
  roads Capitalized Too High.

Plainfield. Till, Aug 5.-In Chais tauqua lecture here yesterday Gov l B. Cummings of Iowa, commende Judge Landis' action in imposing heavy fine upon the Standard O8 company. The governor also strongI condemned the over-capitalization q railroads. He placed the Chicago Alton and the Chicago & Rock Islai railroads in the class with Standar Oil for questionable business dealint declaring that the manner in whis the stock of these roads was waters was no less than crime.
 -Four years ago the capital stock uf the Rock Island was $75,000 900, T said Gov Cummins. Since that time earnings have increased, and instead of giving the public the benefit of the profits which 1t had heaped up for the road, the capital stock was vntared until to-day it has reached thA e1mn- tic sum of $412, 900, ,OO0.
 "In the same manner the Anon stock has been watered from $S8 OOo,- 900 to $113. 100000.
 When we learn of such business tactics 1t does not take any great men, tai acumen to see that wA must cAll n halt Judge Landie hasadone tasttFhat was necessary"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-05
OWN PARK CITY
Germans From All Paris of the State 10 the Number of 10000
 in Bridgeport.

Bridgeport. Aug 5.-Germans owned Bridgeport to-day; four thou sand of them poured into the city to attend the annual German day fes- tivities. Seldom has the city held such great crowd of visitors, bands and delegations of Germans coming from all parts of the state. Many came last night, but the incoming trains to-day added thousands to the big crowd and by the time the parade started, about II o'clock, it was esti- mated that anywhere between 10000 and 15,000 visitors were in town.
 Governor Woodruff arrived early in the morning and with Mayor Rey- holds reviewed the great body as it passed through East Main street. Without doubt the parade was one of the longest and finest ever seen in this city and as it wended its way through the principal down town streets was witnessed by nearly a quarter of the population of the city. Many handsomely decorated floats moved in the parade.
 The city looked pretty in its deco rations in honor of the Germans, merchants on all the principal streets making a liberal display of the na- tional colors of Germany and Amer ica. The whole city entered into the spirit of the occasion and gave the visitors most royal welcome.
 Starting at Bulls Head the parade went through Main street to Fair field avenue and then passed through Broad and State streets, Park ave- nue, Fairfield avenue, Stratford ave- ,nue, East Main street and Barnum avenue, where the marchers were dismissed
 Trolley cars were taken then for Rivercliffe park on the Housatonic river and there the barbecue dinner was served.
 It was a typical German celebra- tion, and after it came the prize gym nastic drill by members of the Con- necticut Turnerbund Those who took part in the exhibition were di- vided into five classes, with prizes for each class Following the ath- letic exercises was big open air concert by the combined German singing societies in Bridgeport. Later in the afternoon there was a band concert and tonight there will be big display of fireworks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-05
Mob rr,ea to Knl Ke.,ner.

NEW YORK, Aug. 5.--Ready to kin and hindered because too many want cd to be leader. 900 persons were fin a mob that mercilessly beat George Kestner at Second avenue and Ninety fourth street last evening. When his unconscious form was carried finally into the East Eighty-fourth street po- lice station. nude except for his shoes and stockings and a horse blanket that had been wrapped around him. he was charged with having tried to attack Annie Hamburg. seven years old. and her sister Sadie. eight. in a hallway in front of the home of their parents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-05
Au,o Kills n nicYcIi.t.

NEW ROCHELLE. N. l., Aug. D. As the result of injuries received in a collision with an automobile while he was riding bicycle Edward Bennett, twenty-three years old. clothing mer> chant of New Rochelle. died in the hospital here. The accident occurred on the Boston Post road near Larch- mont. The touring car that ran down Bennett is owned and was driven at the time by Condo B. Fallen, the au- thor. whose home is in this city. Mir. Fallen was arraigned before Magis. trate Breen last Tuesday. charged with exceeding the speed limit. Patrolman O'Brien testlfying that he had ire quently warned him and that he had been taken to the police station after a hard chase. Those who witnessed the accident say Mir. Fallen was not to blame.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-05
Charges Against Mayor.

Fl Paso, Tex, Aug 5.-The su- preme federal court, sitting in Juarez for the investigation of the wholesale smuggling operations un- covered in that city. preferred formal charges yesterday against Mayor Sill vano Montemayor, who disappeared on Monday night of last week. Smuggling of twenty cars of wheat is specified. If convicted he is liable for duties and penalties amounting to s60,000 and twelve years impris- onment. Other charges much more serious are pending against Monte mayor. There is no abatement of public excitement and 1t has been found necessary to call for reinforce ment of federal troops to guard the prisons, courts and property.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-05
HE REFUSED AID
Man Murderously Assaulted Said He Might as We'll Die Now
 as in Chair.

New York. Aug 5.-A peculiar process of reasoning will probably cost Edouard Correnio, an Italian, his life though the physicians of Fordham hospital. where he is dying, hope to- day that their argumentative abilities, supplemented by their surgical skill, may save the Italian from death. It appears that Correnio was assaulted by some countrymen, who brutally kicked him. Blood poisoning set i'll and the hospital physicians told the dy- ing Italian that an amputation woula save him. Carrenio camly refused to submit to an operation, saying:
 If I live to go out I shall kill my assailants, and then I'll die in the electric chair. might as well die now"
 No amount of persuasion to-day could induce Correnio to change his mind Three men were arrested to-day charged with having assaulted Corren- fn S.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-05
Scott Snow Is Out.

Hartford, Aug '5.--Scott Snow, for eight years leader of Colts band, has resigned and at meeting of the band held yesterday, which was we'll attended, twenty-six being present, the resignation was accepted, and Edward A. Johnson was elected lead CT temporarily. MT Johnson is the dean of the band. having been member more than thirty years. He joined in 1876. He is also the presi- dent of the organization. Leader Snow, who came here from the American band of Waterbury, is a band man of experience and good musical ability. Before going to Wa terbury he had been in bands in New York city and state. He was the successor, of J. Oscar Casey in the leadership of Colts band.