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The Washington herald., 1907-11-12
WILL sue RAILROADS
Government to Charge ViO-
latiOR of Sherman Law.
SIXTY-NINE ARE DEFENDANTS
Central State Lines Affected by the
Most Comprehensive suit Ever
brought Under the Antitrust Act.
COlIusiOn 10 Control Freight Rates
Will BE Charged Before Body.

Cleveland Ohio, Nov. u.-sixty-nine
railroads and shipping companies will be
made defendants in an action to be
brought here charging alleged violations
Of the Sherman antitrust law.
The suit, it is said, will be the most
comprehensive ever brought against any
railroad or combination of railroads. and
will affect directly the New York Central
lines, the Pennsylvania lines. the Balti-
more and Ohio. the Wabash, and. in fact
most Of the railroads and shipping com
panies in the Eastern part Of the country.
The companies viii be charged with cul-
fusion in fixing freight rates in common.
and that there is an alliance between
them 10 control business. Basis for the
suit will be found in the case now being
heard before James H. Marble. special
commissioner Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission In this city. This suit is TO
change the classification on wire brushes
from first to fourth class
This hearing. it is said. will produce
documentary evidence of alleged collusion
in violation OF the Sherman law which
will involve all the railroads. The big
suit will be brought by Attorney J. r
Chadles in the name of the Forest City
freight bureau
The Washington herald., 1907-11-12
THOMAS TROUBLE NOT OVER.
Fails 20 Make Good TO
PhiIadeIphians.

New York. Nsv. n.-Despite the efforts
made by Timothy l. Woodruff 10 settle
the dispute between the Thomases and
the syndicate Of Philadelphia capitalists
and end the present tie-up in the affairs
OF the Provident Savings Life Company
the matter still remained unadjusted to
day. and the members Of the syndicate.
who expected 10 get their cash and their
notes returned to them, again went back
TO Philadelphia empty handed
Mr.. Woodruff. as has been stated had
secured the release by the banks OF
$6S5.000 Of the notes given by the syndi-
cate to the Thomases in part payment
for the company. and placed in the banks
by the Thomases. but when the time
came to-day for the return Of the notes.
Mr. Woodruff had to beg for more time.
Mr. Woodruff would not say where the
hitch was by which he had been unable
TO get the remaining S3S5.000 in notes.
He did say that he hoped 20 get them by
tomorrow night Another conference is
to be held Wednesday.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-12
FORAKER DECLINES TO TALK.
Refuses Interview on RumOr that He
IL Presidential Candidate

Cincinnati, Nov. u.-Senator Foraker
to-day denied several newspaper men who
called on him to discuss the statement
made repeatedly in the East. especially
since the recent municipal elections in
this State, that he would soon announce
his own candidacy FOR the Presidency.
IIs would say nothing at all for the re-
porters, his secretary conveying his mes
sage to them to that effect
Senator Foraker leaves on Thursday for
Washington, there 70 again take UP the
Brownsville investigation November Is. It
is denied he is at once to meet Senator
Dick and others there 20 discuss his COM
ing candidacy. 1t is not denied. of course.
that tie Senator Is pleased with the cleo
tions in Ohio, He has been slackening
up in work for some weeks past. and is
in fine health and spirits and ready for
ANY and all duties that may be enc1un-
tered In Washington or elsewhere.
The friends here Of Secretary Taft say
erroneous interpretations OF the elections
in Ohio are being systematically and in
dustriously circulated by his enemies.
Statements made by the Secretary's
friends. il was said to-day in this quar-
ter. were being distorted into criticisms
of him and foreboBngs as to his cause.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-12
CLEVELAND GETS BAG OF GAME
Ex-President Exhibits Large String
Of Rabbits, Quail, and Woodcock.
Exercise Brings Glow of Health to
Cheeks OF Hunter-DrOps First
Rabbit of the Season.

Princeton. \. J.. Nov. 1.-THE hunting
season in this vicinity was opened to-day
BY no less a parsonage than ex-Presldent
Grover Cleveland. According to his an
nual custom. Mr.. Cleveland started out
early 10 bag the first game, and all doubts
Of "A successful trip vanished when the
ex-President exhibited a large string OF
rabbits, quail. and woOdcock. AS Il
marksman, Mr.. Cleveland would cause
President Roosevelt to hustle for first
honors.
Friends Of Mr.. Cleveland would have
good cause 10 feel encouraged concern
ing his health had they seen the ex-
President on his return from the trip 10
Rocky Hill Although a bit tired Mr..
Cleveland looked the picture Of health.
and his face was rUddy from the snappy
atmosphere. He showed that he felt tip
top and was all ready for another outing
soon
Accompanied by his son Richard and
c. r. Priest, Of Princeton. the ex-Presi-
dent left this town early this morning for
'Woodside," the great estate OF William
and George Mcfarland. located at Rocky
Hill
Little time was lost in getting out on
the reserve OF 800 acres. which had been
set aside for Mr.. Cleveland II was not
long before the ex-President rdised LIS
gun, fred. and dropped the first rabbit
of the season, a feat that has been ac.
credited Mr.. Cleveland for several years
past.
Young Richard who is bur eleven yeqrs
old. inherits ms fathers skill as a hunter.
for he, too, got a goodly share OF the
prizes. AIr Priest. likewise, shot several
rabbits
After game dinner at Woodside. the
party went at II again. and had even
greater success. gathering in d number
OF quail and woodcock, which BY the
way. are said 10 be very rare around
here this season.
The return drive 20 Princeton was made
al dusk Mr.. Cleveland had the game
dressed tonight. and 1t viii be served
al dinner tomorrow, affording a delicious
meal.
So well did the ex-President stand the
trip that he says he viii take another
this week. but not 10 WOOdside this time
Instead Mr- Cleveland and Richard and
Mr.. Priest Will go to RosedaIe. a place
about three miles 10 the south of here
The Washington herald., 1907-11-12
TWO PAT HENRYs IN RACE.
Uncle and Nephew Candidates for
WiIIIsm ms Seat in House.


A spirited contest will take place in Mis-
sissippi for the seat in the House occu-
pied by Representative John Sharp VII
liams when he retires al the close OF the
forthcoming Congress in order to take
two years for the purpose Of study so
that he may not appear conspicuously
mentally inferior to the average Senator
when he enters the upper branch Of Con
gress.
No matteT which way the election goes,
the Eighth Mississippi district promises
to send to Congress the Hon. Patrick
Henry. or plain Pat" as the folks en-
dearingly call him, or rather them, for
there are two Of that name after the
Williams vacancy. Pat Henry, Of Bran
don, was a major in the civil war, is
sixty-four years old, and has served two
terms In Congress. His nephew, Pat
Henry, IS from Vicksburg. Is forty-six
years old, was a major in the Spanish
American war, and also has Congress
sional experience. Nephew Pat has al
ready announced his candidacy. and IN
Gle Pats appeal TO the Confederate veter-
ans is daily expected.
A series Of joint debates will be ar
ranged as soon as the warm weather be-
gins, the primary occurring In August
The Washington herald., 1907-11-12
NOT BOOMING FORAKER.
Senator Dick Denies Report He Is
Party to n Conference.

Senator Charles Dick. of Ohio, yester-
day denied that he was to be a party TO
a conference the object OF which was to
launch the candidacy Of Senator Foraker
for President.
IT'S all a mistake" said he. Il know
of no such conference and certainly am
not party 10 it. Senator Foraker must
speak for himself regarding his own
plans
Senator Dick has learned indirectly
that his colleague is to arrive in Wash
ington at the end of the week He ex-
pressed doubt whether any announce
ment would come from Mr. Foraker re-
garding the Presidential nomination. SEN
ator Foraker is known TO entertain some
pronounced views as 10 the propriety of
any man proclaming himself as a candi-
date for President
The Washington herald., 1907-11-12
WITNESSES SLOW IN COMING.
Trial OF Caleb Powers Postponed
Owing TO Their Absence

Georgetown, Ky. Nov 1.-THE trial Of
Caleb Powers did not begin to-day. or
the seventy-fve witnesses called by the
commonwealth only twenty answered 10
their names.
Prosecuting Attorney Franklin asked
the court 10 give him until tomorrow 10
allow for the arrival Of witnesses, and the
time was granted. Six or seven OF the
vital witnesses are missing.
Powers is looking well, and SAYS he feels
able TO entef the trial. and that he is con-
hdent OF acQ Initial. One of his counsel
Judge Sims, Of Bowling Green. is sick.
but thinks he viii be able TO appear later.
The commonwealth being unable to get
its witnesses. Will ask for attachments
and the trial will doubtless proceed un-
less II is found that the vital witnesses
cannot be had. There was some appre-
hensiOn to-day that this case may go by
default. like that OF James Hargis, who
was arraigned az Sandy Hook for the
murder 81 DR.. B. D. Cox.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-12
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

u = DtpL+ ul ABIlCuILufes weather Bureau
Washington. d. G.. Nov. II. 1907, p m
High pressure is general tonight except in New
England, with the crest still in the Northwest As
q consequence. all temperatures east Of the Rocky
Mountains are below the seasonal average. excerpt
IN the South Atlantic Coast. where the fan in
temperature has Just begun. In the Missouri and
Arkansas Valleys and the Southwest the tenIera-
tures tonight range from Is 70 q degrees below
.he seasonal average, the line Of freezing tempera
turc extending into extreme Northern Texas
There was some snow in the Lake region but
elsewhere the weather was generally fair although
there were light furric5 in the Plains states
and rains in Southern Texas due 20 rapidly falling
temperature.
The prevailing high pressure will continue to
dominate conditions the eastern half Of the
country. and generally fair weather with crmuara-
lively low temperature may therefore be expected
for The next two three days In the middle
West temperatures viii rise slowly for the next
two days with fair weather, while IL the extreme
West there viii be little change in weather or
temperature.
The winds along the New England Coast viii
be light % fresh west TO northwest: on the N7idle
Atlantic Coast light 70 fresh and mostly north
westerly; on the South Atlantic Coast fresh
northerly; the Gulf Coast fresh north 10 north
east; the West Gulf Coast fresh 90 brisk north
oasJoriy: On the Lower Lakes fresh and mostly
nOrthwesteriy, and the Upper Lakes fresh north
easterly, except variable on Superior
SPECIAL FORECAST.
Cold wave CT frost warnings have been issued
for the Southern States generally, and adrices Of
much colder weather for the Eastern Coast Of
Mexico
Storm warnings are displayed on the West Gulf
Coast.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-12
WALSH TRIAL OPENS TODAY.
Miss Mclean Released. but VIII Re
turn 10 Testify In Case.

Chicago, Nov I.-Miss Eta L. Nc
Lean. the stenographer in United States
District Attorney Sims office, who was
discovered stealing letters bearing on the
John r. Walsh bank case, was given her
temporary freedom to-day. The young
woman left the district attorneys Office
TO go to her home in Boston. Mass. and
await the call of the Federal authorities.
She was arrested with Alexander b.
Gordee' more than week ago II is de-
clared that in a secret conference Miss
Mclean stgnaliZed her willingness to tell
all she knew Of the letter and in return
she was TO be allowed her freedom until
her case is called at least.
Gordee is still held at the county iail.
and there seems to be little hope for his
release unless he is able TO give the 5000
hail bonds required
Judge A B. Anderson arrived in Chi
cago tonight ready for the trial of John
r. Walsh. scheduled 10 begin az 10
O'Clock tomorrow. He will preside al
the trial It is believed n Jury will be
chosen Of the 200 veniremen recently sub
pOenaed.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-12
CANNON REALFACTOR
Chances Good for NOmina-
tiOn, Says Mr.. CullOm.
SURE TO CUT LARGE FIGURE
Boom n Big Thing so Garry for Two
Years, Declares the Veteran Hi
noiS Statesman, and May Break of
Its Own WeiGht-SReaker knows
This and Is Laying Low"

That Joseph G. Cannon is in the Pres
idential race as real factor is the state
ment made by Senator Shelby NJ. Cunom.
and the Illinois member Of the upper
House declares that the present Speaker
of the House will cut plenty of figure
in the campaign now on.
'Of course Mr.. Cannon Is in the race"
said Senator Cullom last night, in reply
to a question concerning the matter.
Not only is he in the race. but he VIII
stand a good chance of getting the nomi-
nation when the time comes, unless the
people have indicated in decided man
ner they want some one else by the time
the convention is called. Mr.. Cannon
would not, in that event, of course. per
NIT his name to be used
Boom a Big Thing 10 Carry,
His boom has not been a serious one.
and he has treated it jocularly. and be
has treated all other candidates well. but
nevertheless he viii be a factor. A Presi-
Dental boom is big thing to carry tor
two years and in that length Of time II is
likely to break in two of its own weight.
Mr. Cannon knows this. and that is one
reason for his attitude toward the propo-
sltiOn. But, unless things are changed, be
fore the convention is called, he viii Ger
tainly be an important factor
Senator Cullom. who will be seventy
eight years Of age on November y, has
been reported as being In bad way
and reports TO Chicago news
papers carry the information that tho
Senator might not be able 10 remain here
throughout the session. As d matter OF
fact. he is as hale and hearty as he has
been for some years, and said last night
that he feels better now than he has in
two years
The Washington herald., 1907-11-12
PARAGRAPHS BY WIRE.

Chicago, Nov. 11.-Baker L. Chapman.
son Of Mrs Florence Z. Chapman well-to-do
New York woman, who was mOurned as dead b.
his relatives. has TUNED up in Chicago and i
trying to set some trace Of his mother. He is at
1899 Indiana avenue.
Hartford, Conn, Nov II.-Guests AT
the Pennington Avenue Hotel were Obliged 10
make a hasty exit early to-day when the west
side OF the building burst into flames One woman
an invalid. was carried from the building and
others were assisted by the 6remen Loss. SIS O00
The Washington herald., 1907-11-12
ALL YAQUIS TO BE DEPORTED.
Peaceful Members of Tribe Carried
1000 Miles from Homes.

Mexico City, Mex, Nov. ia whole
sale rounding up Of Yaqui Indians is now
in progress upon the ranches and in the
mountain villages in the State Of Sonora.
in pursuance Of policy adopted Inv
the government Of deporting all Yaoujs
Since the new order was given the Mexi-
can troops have taken into custody sev-
eral hundred Yaquis who were found pur-
suing peaceful occupations. Men. women,
and children are included in this general
roundup. It is claimed that these In
dians gave secret support TO the war fac
tion Of their tribe, and that the only way
10 restore peace is to clear the whole re-
gion of Yaquis.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-12
Local Temperature.

Midnight. 48 2 a M, IS; a n. a; 6 a. m. Il:
S a. m. a; 10 a. m. IS; L noon. A.: D. m A.:
p. m. 45; p. m. 43: D. N, Il; 10 D. m 40
Maximum. fs minimum 4o
Relative humidity-s a N, 81; ? p. m, 80; D.
m. CO. Rainfall @ p m % D. M O. Hours OF
sunshine, 10; per cent Of possible sunshine. 9S
Temperature same date last year-AIGximum s9:
minimum s.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-12
d. VI. Ferry Found Dead.

Detroit. Mich, Nov. n.-Dexter NJ.
Ferry, ST., head of the welI-known seed
firm of d. NJ. Ferry & Co, was found
dead in bed to-day by members Of his
family. Heart disease was the cause of
death.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-12
MEN RUSH TO ENLIST
Youths by Hundreds Seek to
Enter the Navy.
WORLD CRUISE ATTRACTION

All Records Broken at Various Re
cruiting stations - Big, Brnwny
Chaps from PIow, Furnace, and
ROundhOuse All Eager to Don the
Blue and White-Nany from Inland.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-12
Tide Table.

2 To-day-High tide l2;40 a. N. and lis D. m low
tide. Sc a. m. and 55 p. m.
To-morrow-High tide. 80 a. m. and 2:22 D. m. :;
low tide, 6 - a. m. and g e5 p n.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-12
Temperatures in Other Citte.
Rain

Temperatures in other cities together with the
amount Of rainfall for the twelve hours ended ar
5 y. N yesterday are as follows:
The Washington herald., 1907-11-12
Condition Of the water.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Harpers Ferry. W. Va, Nov. u-Potomae VEN
cloudy. Shenandoah clear.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-29
NINE.CASES N:
POLICE COURT
City Clerk Cole Acts rs Police Judge
in the Absence of
Mayor Grille.

Nine cases were attended to in
police court at the regular session
this morning by City Clerk Cole who
filed the duties of police Judge in
the absence of Mayor Grille.
Because j. L. Hall kicked H.
Corks horse in the ribs to see the
animal jump Saturday night on Main
street in front of Gandy's meat mar
ket, Cork knocked Hall down ana
the two had a small scrap. Cork
surrendered to the police and Hall
was arrested on his complaint. In
police court this morning Cork
pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct
and was fined 81 and costs which he
paid Hall put up IS and costs for
his appearance but forfeited the
money by staying away.
D. Antie was arrested for being
drunk in the street Saturday even
ing and sentence of three days in
jail was imposed but suspended on
condition that he leave the city
forthwith. He agreed to the condi-
tlon and departed.
c. Rittenhouse was fined SO and
costs for being drunk. which amount
he arranged to pay.
George Harris was fined SO and
costs for drunkenness but on pay
ment Of $500, all the money he had,
he was released.
The put up fine of C. P. Stout,
who was arrested for disorderly con
duct, amounting to SO and costs, was
forfeited. Put up fines for drunk
'enness deposited by Perry Smith,
John shrader and John Doe. amount
ing to IS and costs each, we're also
forfeited.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-29
NOTICE.


Bids will be received at the Office
of the City Clerk of the City of
Clarksburg. until the 30th day OF
April, 1907, at 10 o'clock noon, for
the collection and removal of all gar
bage accommodating In the city for
one year from the LIST day OF May,
1907, as provided for in an ordinance
passed by the council of the City Of
Clarksburg, March Is, 1907. Said
ordinance can be seen at the office Of
the city clerk.
All such proposals shall be in
writing and returned under cover Of
sealed envelope addressed to CHAR
man of Committee upon Sanitation :
Council reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
Dated this goth day of April, 1907
THOS. L. ANDERSON,
Chrm. San. Com
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-29
NOTICE 10 STONE AND CEMENT
CONTRA fTnRG

Sealed bids for approximately $40
square yards cement pavements and
for 200 cubic yards stone wall with
approximately so steps s to 10 foot
long and 200 square yards street
and sidewalk paving, win be receiv-
ed by the undersigned for the build
ing committee OF the Board OF Re
gents of the West Virginia University
until II NJ, May 2, 1907. TIE
right Is reserved to reject any or all
bids. Plans and specifications may
be seen at the Office of
+. L. EMORY, Supt. B. & G.,
Morgantown, w. We.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-29
BnDs RECORDED

Camden sommers 10 W. T. Merri.
man, 2 lots Stuart addition. city.
4. s. Holbert to Alice q. Rodgers,
4 lot. stealey addition; city.
John starks tosCharles F. carpen-
ter. lot. Wolf Summit
{. B. Scott to Calvin Cunningham,
lot. Columbia addition to city
Thomas Coleman, Jr., to Hazel
Atlas Glass Co. Z lots, city.
N. ]. Francis to N, n. Hardesty.
2 lots. Wilsonbnrg.
II. ]. Francis to Maude Smith, /
lot; Wilsonburg.
n. ]. Francis to Ayiea D. Kahie.
/ lot, wilsonburg.
N. J. Francis to Robert b. swiger,
2 lots, Wilsonburg.
N. J. Francis to- candice N. Roach,
2 lots. Wllsonburg.
NJ. J. Francis to Albert Southern,
2 lots, Wilsonburg.
n. ]. Francis to Willard w. Smith
2 lots, Wilsonburg
N. ]. Francis to Henry g. coyne.
2 lots, wilsonburg
NJ. J. Francis to Edmund Southern
- lots, Wilsonburg.
N. }. Francis to Marshall Martin
and J. e. Wagner, 2 lots. Wilson
burg.
N. J. Francis to James c. Smith,
2 lots, Wilsonburg.
NJ. J. Francis TO Belvy c. Southern,
! lot. Wilsonburg.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-29
works woNDRRs.

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eruptions. It heals cuts, bruises,
scratches and abrasions without leav-
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Clarksburg testimony proves it.
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HOW,s THIs?

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ward for any case OF Catarrii that can.
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-29

WANTED-A suitable person to rep
resent the Provident Life & Trust
Company of Philadelphia, Pa, in
Harrison county, and adjoining
f. section OF West Virginia.
This company wrote more new
business in 1906 than ever before
in its history. It has $1S7, $780,
s39 of insurance in force, having
$1S,155,1S5 at the Baltimore
agency.
The Provident Life stands un-
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Special training given. Refer
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-29
F0R LIE HkLL
a Flower stand and How Il Is Easily
construeted.

A flower pedestal suitable for i han
or spacious landing on a subway Is
Illustrated II should be about four and
a half feet high and the four npfiglits
made from good pine one inch and il
half square. Tn. base must be made
as heavy arr! slid as possible. and can
best be built up Of inch boards. with
the edges neatly beyeied to FORM
moIdlng II shonld be eighteen inches
square, and the four uprights must be
firmly screwed through from under
meath ana further strengthened by four
pieces q inch material six inches wide.
as shown in the Illustration. The
shelves top and brackets are also ii