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AFTERNOON SESSION
Court convened at lis.

Court convened at lis.
Fournier continues to show no
weakness or lack of self-control,
He is just as composed as ever.
The members of the jury show
deep interest in all that pertains
to the trial. Two embers asked
questions of witnesses during
the forenoon session, and it is
evident that the twelve men in
tend to sift the trial to the bot
tom.
Mrs. Ike Halvorson called, but
not present.
Mrs. Eugene Caldwell called.
On direct examination by Mr..
F'unkley, Mrs. Caldwell testified
that she lived near During post.
office with her hus band and
children. Witness corroborated
her husbands testimony as to
his labors during the spring of
1904, and also as to having
known the Dahl's and when she
last saw Mr.. Dahl and his daueh.
ter, Aagot, alive, March 81, 1904.
Witness testified to having seen
on, April 9TH, 1904, Paul Four.
nier and another man drive by
her house about noon coming
from the south and going tc
Fournier's claim. The man re.
turned alone later. Mrs. Cald.
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TAKEN BY NICARAGUA
Two Principal Ports Of Honduras
in Hands Of the Enemy.
ARMY AND NAVY PARTICIPATE

Land and Sea- Forces Of President Ze-
laya Actively Engaged in Latest
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Looking
for Peace Continue at Washington.
Mobile, Ala, April 9.-Puerto Cor
tez, one of the principal ports of Hon.
duras, is now in the hands of the Mic
araguans, according to advices re-
ceived here. The Nicaraguan army
and navy is active and is reported
also to have captured Ceiba, the other
port of Honduras.
This information was contained in
9 message received by the Thacker
Steamship company over the telephone
from New Orleans and stating that a
cablegram had just been received
from Puerto Barrios to that effect.
The Honduran railroad and the cable
have been, it is understood, in control
OF the Nicaraguan army since the cap
ture Of Tegucigalpa, the capital, and
news from the seat of hostilities for
the past two weeks has been obtained
by mail boat or via cable from Puerto
Barrios, Guatemala. Ali cable mes
sages are carried from Cortez by boat
to Puerto Barrios and require about
seven hours by sailbcat.
Without Firing Shot. ;.
Later advices, received from Com
mander William F. Fullam of the
United States gunboat Marietta, via
the steamer Columbia, say that Ceiba
was taken on the evening Of April 8
by the Nicaraguan armies and is now
in command of Commander-in-Ch Chief
Estrada and General Manuel Letta,
the latter a brother of Policorpo Bo,
nilla
Ceiba was taken without shot be-
ing fred. After taking Ceiba the Mic.
araguan forces left for Puerto Cortez
on board the gunboat Ometapete, a
gasoline launch and small gunboat.
They were preceded to Cortez by the
Marietta to protect American inter
ests.
It had been agreed between Com
mander Estrada of the Nicaraguan
forces and Commander Fullam of the
Marietta that Puerto Cortez should
not be bombarded. Gable advices re-
ceived here say that Puerto Cortez is
now in the hands of the Nicaraguans
and it is believed that Commander-in-
Chief Ordenaz, in charge Of the Hon
duran forces at Puerto CorteZ, surren-
dered, although it was said by pas
sengers arriving here on the steamer
Colombia from Ceiba that General Or
denaz had refused to surrender and
would fight to the last ditch.
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No Lonuer Worried.

II thought said the visitor, 'I'd
drop in and tell you what your hair re-
storer did for friend Of mine When
he started to using your elixir there
were only few hairs on his head, but
now it's completely covered
Indeed" explained the patent med
lcine man.
eyes; by six feet of earth. "-Catholic
Standard and Times.
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Man Survives 10000 Volts.

Winnipeg, Man, April 9-Eugene
Pilon. employed at the sub-station of
the Winnipeg street railway, received
a shock of 10000 volts and is still
alive. A pencil in the mans pocket
came in contact with the transmission
wire which brings in the power from
the Lac da Bonnet plant. The shock
knocked the soles off his boots, burned
the imprint of his feet into the floor
and roasted his flesh He is in the
hospital and has good chances of re-
cOyery.
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A NJ artyr.

The Friend-If your married life is
80 unhappy, why don't you get a di-
vorce from your husband? Unhappy
Wife-Because he would then marry
some other woman and make her I'M
happy.-Chicago News.
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Four Persons Drowned.

Streator, ILL.,, April 1.-TWO men
named John and Bert Vaupel and two
boys named Alfred Simon and Irving
Klaus We're drowned at Ottawa by the
capsizing of an electric launch. The
upset was caused by the launch strik-
ing a cable in the river.
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A Witty abbot.

Francis l. of France, being DESTROYS
to raise a learned man to the highest
dignities Of the church, asked him if he
was Of noble descent "Your majesty"
answered the abbot, "there were three
brothers in Noah's ark, but I cannot
tell positively from which Of them de-
scended.' The witty abbot obtained
the appointment
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The Secret.

He-Why did you tell me this if it
was such a secret? She-But If I
didn't tell it to somebody how could
anybody know could keep secret?-
Baltimore American.
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cannon's Ship a Lifesaver.

New York, April S.-The Bluecher,.
the steamer which carried Speaker
Cannon and his party to Panama, has
returned to New York and on it's way
home saved crew of thirteen from a
waterlOgged vessel just as it was on
the verge of sinking. The rescue was
witnessed by Speaker Joseph G. Can
non and others of the congressional
party who were on board the Bluecher.
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PROSECUTION IN FOURNIER
CASE MEET OBJECTIONS
Continued from first page,

Ike Halvorson was the next
witness called. ..
Direct examination by Funk.
ley:
Mr.. Halvorson stated that he
was a homesteader, in the town
of During, and that he had lived
there seven years with his fam
lily.
He had known N. 0. Dahl and
daughter, Aagot, for some time
prior to their disappearance IN
the spring of 1904. His home.
stead and house was three miles
from the Dahls. Mr.. Halvorson
stated that the last time he had
seen Mr.. Dahl alive was in the
latter part of January, 1904,
when he and his wife visited with
the Dahls at Miss Dahls cabin.
Witness stated the last time he
saw Miss Dahl alive was in Feb
ruary, 1904, at the During post
office. Witness stated he had
gone to the cabin of Miss Dahl
on April II, 1904, and found no
one at home; there was no one at
Dahl's cabin, either. Both cabins
were closed and locked, with the
window blinds down.
Witness had gone from one
cabin to the other, and had no.
ticed no tracks in the snow from
one cabin to the other.
There had been a big blizzard
on the 10th of April.
Cross examined by Mr..
Scrutchin, witness stated again
that he had known the Dahl's
we'll during their life time; had
visited Dahl's cabin on April
II; also, there had been a heavy
blizzard on April 9 and 10.
Mr.. Scrutchin asked witness
if he had not testified at the pre-
liminary hearing of Fourier
(he]d last january that there
had been tracks seemed as if they
were tracks as if some woman
had walked through and
dragged her skirts.
On redirect examination by
Funkley, Mr.. Halvorson admitted
he had so testified and stated
the tracks were from the Black
duck.Quiring road and reached
down the trail toward old man
Dahl's house for distance of
about thirty rods, when they
stopped; looked as if something
had been dragged in the loose
snow that distance and then had
been taken back again to the
main road.
Witness saw N. o. Dahl's sled
there near the trail, but stated
the Dahl trail had not been used .
Here a tilt occurred between
Mr.. Funkley and Mr.. Scrutchin,
which resulted in throwing out
an answer that the place where
the tracks were looked like the
sled had been dragged.
The court cautioned Mr.. Hal
vorson to be on hand when
wanted hereafter as witness,
and court adjourned until LIS.
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POLITICS AT WHITE HOUSE
President and Senator Scott Discuss
Present Situation.

Washington, April 9."The presi-
dent and | are the best Of friends"
These words were uttered by Senator
Scott of West Virginia after he had
had long talk about political matters
with the chief executive.
Senator Scott's remarks were made
after reference to published story
that his name had been mentioned as
one Of those who had been present at
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His lnteIIiaence.

Purchaser-You told me that parrot
bought Of you was the most intelli-
gent bird in your collection, while the
fact is he doesn't talk at ALL Dealer
That's what l meant when I spoke Of
his intelligence
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heard Fournier had been in
states prison.
Erick johnson was called.
He testified to having accom-
panied a. detective named Hutch
ms to the spot where the body
of Aagot Dahl was recovered and
that he found a pants button
there.
A button (marked states ex.
hibit "E') was shown witness,
who identified it as being the
button which he found.
Mr.. Scrutchin objected to the
introduction of this evidence.
Mr.. Funkley stated he would
trace the button as having been
on pair of pants belonging to
Paul Fourier.
The court decided to admit the
evidence, subject to being
stricken out later.
DR.. Marcum was called and
told of removing the stump under
which the body was covered. No
valuables except a ring were
found. DR.. Marcum identified
cap and ring in evidence as being
the Identical articles found when
remains were urear:hed. Also
twelve pieces of skull as having
been part of the body. The
doctor testified in pl@cing the
pieces together he found where
the two bullets had entered the
skull, and explained the deadly
effect. .- --...-
Testimony as to the finding Of
the body of Miss Dahl some
time later, was objected to by
the defense, and sustained.
Cross examination of DR.. Mar.
cum brought out nothing new.
John Anderson called.
Direct examination by Funk
ley.
/ John Anderson is the witness
who testified to seeing at a dis
lance, Caldwell and French find
Dahl's body. An attempt by
the state to show that witness
had told Caldwell of the reward
being raised, was objected to by
defense, and sustained.
Witness stated be had known
Fourier since Christmas 1903,
when be met him at Crandell's
camp, and had talk with him.
Fourier stated he liked the girl,
and that the old man must have
some money. Paul said, it would
be all right to get the girl, but
| want the money too.
Witness asked Fournier-What
would you do with the old man?
Fourier answered. Kill him, or get
rid Of him someway.
Fourier also stated, continued
witnes, that he had partner
living in the shack.
Defense moved to strike out
testimony as being too remote.
Overruled.
On cross -examinatiou Ander-
son stated he had cooked in
Crandell's camp December, 1903,
and that lournier was working
there. The conversation with
Fourier was had one evening
in the dining room when the full
crew was present. Paul had
said he would like to marry the
girl, and talked about the old
man having lots of money. Re-
iterated that Fournier had said
he would. kill the old man, but
not prepared to state whether he
had been joking or not. It was
brought out that Anderson had
not told this until last Friday
when heinformed Funkley what
Fournier had said.
| WITTY hh0t.
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MINE FIRE ExTINGUIsHED.
Steam Overcomes Flames in the Home
stake Shaft.

Lead, S. D., April 9-There will be
no more difficulty with the fire in the
Homestake mine. 1t is now extin-
guished and the workings are rapidly
clearing of gas. A number of men
have gone back to work and within a
few days everything will be running
as usual The steam which was turned
on the fire was s., a 9ss and as soon
as the lower Levels free from gas
the men will be put down and the two
Idle mills will be started.
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we'll corroboratad her husband s

we'll corroboratad her husbands
ties timony relative to, hearing
a scream and a shot on the even
ing of April Z, at 9:15; also, that
she has had experience with fire.
arms and knows the shot was a
rifle shot.
Court sustained objection Of
Mr.. Scrutchin as to where Mrs.
Caldwell's hus band was on April
9th, relative to having visited at
Paul Fournier's house.
Cross-exa minat!on by Mr..
Scrutchin failed to shake any
testimony given by Mrs. Cald
we'll in direct examination.
Asked by Mr.. Scrutchin as to
how she fixed the date Of Paul
Fournier passing her house, Mrs.
Caldwell could recall no other
date when Fourier passed the
house since he quit working for
Martindale.
Witness thought the scream
she heard on night of March Z,
1904, Was that of screech owl,
but does not think so now.
Objection by state as to who
owned the 303 Savage rifle was
sustained,
Asked if she had testified be.
fore the grand jury in 1904 and
been requested to tell everything
she knew, and had been asked to
tell, if she knew, of anything
that would connect Paul Four.
nier or Shorty Wesley with the
disappearance of the Dahl's, wit
ness answered, no. -
Redirect examination by
F'unkley.
The Dahl's we're quite friendly
with the witness and her family;
she had not visited much with
them, as she had children of her
own to look after.
Mrs. Ike Halvorson called.
On direct examination, Mr..
Halvorson testified to living in
During township, knowing the
Dahl's, and Mrs. Halvorson cor
roborating the testimony of her
husband as to friendly inter
course with the Dahl's.
Mrs. Halvorson stated the last
time she saw the Dahl's alive
was IN January, 1904. She visited
the Dahl's cabins with her hus-
band on April 18th, and found
they were not at home. She
noticed the tracks, the same as
did her husband, on the trail
part way to the old mans cabin
and back.
Witness stated she saw the
old mans sled near the trail, but
could not state whether she saw
any tracks near the sled.
Defense moved to strike out
the entire testimony of Mrs.
Halvorson.
Motion over-ruled.
Harry Greenfield called.
On direct examination Mr..
Greenfield testified to having
seen Paul Fourier at Buena
Vista on April 9Th, 1907.
Defendant objected to intro
duction of testimony and after
wards withdrew objection.
Fourier bought drinks from
the witness at Buena VISTA,
stating that he had no money at
that time. William Butler was
there that day and arranged to
take Fourier to his claim.
Butler and Fourier left the
afternoon of April 9Th for Four
nier's claim, taking some pro-
visions and two pints of whis-
key. go
Cross examined by Mr..
Scrutchin. -..-
Fourier and Butler had some
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Powder Explosion Kills Three.

Newcastle, Pa, April 9.-Three men
were instantly killed at Hillsville by
the explosion of ton Of powder at
the plant of the Burton Powder com
corning department, small building
twenty-four feet square. A spark is
supposed to have dropped in the pow
der.
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Age does not make us childish, as
some say. 1t finds us true children
Goethe.
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The saddest part of all our accumu-
lating catastrophes lies in the waiting
welcomes that are never claimed,
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visions and two pints of whis-
key. go.
Cross examined by Mr..
Scrutchin. ..-
Fourier and Butler had some
provisions. Fourier had bought
drinks before and always paid
for them. Paul had always been
square with the witness.
Dick Miller called.
Direct examination by Funk
ley.
Witness saw Paul Fourier
with VIM. Butler at Buena Vista
fore part of April, 1904, and
loaned Fourier couple of dol
lars.
Mr.. Butler called.
Direct examination by Funk.
ley.
Known Paul Fournier 5 or 6
years. Saw Fourier at Buena
Vista fore part of April 1904,
only time. Drove to Irvine's
camp No. 8. Took trunk, some
provisions and two pints of wh;s-
key. Next afternoon took -Four
nier to his home, passing Cald-
wells. Had dinner at Paul
Fournier's. Paul and Wesley
both there.
Cross-examination by Scrutch-
in.
Witness saw ham, but did not
know what other provisions there
we're. Has known Fourier four
or five years. Solar as witness
knew Paul Fourier was all
right.
On redirect examination wit
ness stated that he had never
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RMINGTON.

The Hopewell Y social was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. R. Terry last
Friday evening.
Mrs. Rachel Foster is at the home ct
her daughter, Mrs T. Ernest Brickley.
There is still corn husking going on,
and the greater part of the fodder is in
the field. There is also fear of that
which has been hauled in spelling in the
NOW.
Miss Lucy Brickley, who is learning
millinery in Wilmington, is at home for
the holidays and part of the winter.
The Poultry supper and Bazaar held by
the members of Ebenezer church at the
home of Jas. T. Armour, on Wednesday
evening, was quite success, good size
crowd was present Notwithstanding the
threatening weather, and snug sum was
realized for church purposes.
Fire which originated some where
about the flue destroyed the tenant house
on VIM. R. Cameron's farm last Satur
day. The house was occupied by Stephen
Alexander (colored, whose family lost
all their household effects, the fire hav
ing gained such Roadway when discover
ed that nothing could be done towards
saving the building or any of its contents.
The house was formally the home OF
Geo. w. Couden who built it many years
ago and together with his wife occupied
it until Mr. Coudon's death. 1t was pur-
chased by Mr. Cameron about five years
ago, when it was completely remodeled
and made substantial frame structure
by him.
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CALVERT.

The funeral of Mr.. A. ]. Craig was held
from his late residence on Wednesday
afternoon.
Miss Mabel Mearns is home after spend.
ing six weeks with friends in and near
Pittsburg.
James Clifford is home from visit to
Wilmington aud Philadelphia friends
Mrs. -Wm HAMILTON is back from, a
two weeks visit to Wilmington relatives
The High School hold their Xmas en-
tertainmeut on Thursday afternoon, the
other schools on Friday Afternoon.
Calvert Sunday School will hold their
Christmas entertainment Thursday eve.
ming, Dec. 26
Several children of White Oak School
are victims of the measles.
The dinner and supper given by the
ladies of Calvert church last Wednesday
cleared them nice little sum.
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Xmas Buyers
BEZH7 ARD

II OF wolves in sleeps clothing; if cannot sub
stntiate and prove to your entire satisfaction that
II have the right goods at the right prices then the
II victory is yours. We want to call your attention to
H the following
II lot Matches. An immense stock consisting of
H Isl w o.SiiCo' Gold, Silver and Nickel Cases
II fitted with Waltham, Elgin and Hamden movements,
and handsome designs for Ladies, Gents and Boys
II Should you need a watch, see stock prices
II Io,,o1~x1 handsome line that needs no comment, II
H wv Ch it speaks for itself, consisting of
II Chains, Fobs Guards, Neck Chains and Lockes,
Band, Sgnet and Set Rings, Cuff and Collar Buttons
II Brooch Pins, Hat, Veil and Ribbon Pins, Scarf Pins
II Pin Sets, Studs, Charms, etc. Fancy and plain
engraving done at cost price
II Anything in Cut Glass? If so, look it over.
H Siverware and Si'verware Novelties; sterling and
plated goods Some special attractions, the following
is only partial list of what have exhibit
tion:-Pocket Books and Purses, Hand Bags, Music
II Rolls, Cloth and Hair Brushes Whisks, Books, Bibles
and Testaments, Photograph and Post Card Albums,
Sets, Fancy Stationery in boxes and by the h.,
II Dolls, Teddy Bears, Tree Trimmings Waterman
Fountain Pens, Perfumery and Fancy Toilet Articles
H Picture Booklets, Post Cards, Water Bottles, etc.
II Lowney celebrated Box Candies in fancy and plain
boxes, and many other good things deserving your
H attention.
Remember golden rue-Do unto others as you
II would like to be done by. Fair dealing and one
II price to all. Very truly,
ELI T. REYNOLDS.
| RISING sun PHARMACY,
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NOTICE.

CEALED PROPOSALS will be received on or
y before December 81. 1907, at twelve O'Clock
noon by the Secretary OF the Board OF Trustees OF
West Nottingham Presbyterian Church for the
position of SEXTON of said Church from the 18th
day OF March, A. d 1908 TO the 25th day OF March,
A. D. 1909. Said applicant must reside on the
premises and must take charge OF the church,
chapel and grounds surrounding the same, the
cemetery and fences. He must agree to devote
his entire time to the work, and will be allowed
the use OF the sections house tree Of charge All
revenue from grave digging and care of lots, as
well as the sale of lots shall be turned over to the
Treasurer of said Board OF Trustees at stated
periods according to the fixed schedule of prices
The proposals must state the sum OF money for
which the applicant will agree to perform these
services in the manner set forth for the year
above stated The Trustees reserve the right to
reject any and all proposals The above notice Is
in accordance with the adopted custom OF the
Board to advertise annually for sexton. It is to
be understood however, that each proposal will
receive due consideration. S. b. TOSH,
West Nottingham. Nd Il Secretary,
December /, 1907. Colora, Nd.
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ORDER NlsI.

In RE: The Mortgaged Real Estate of Elizabeth
Briscoe and Henry j Briscoe.
In the Circuit Court for Cecil County.
In Equity, No. 2727.
ORDERED, this eighteenth day of November
~ 1907, that the sale OF property mentioned in
these proceedings, made and reported by Edwin
Hanes, Mortgage, Executor of Mount E. Kirk
deceased, be ratified and confirmed. unless cause
to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the
twenty-seeond day of January next, provided a
copy of this order be inserted in some newspaper
printed and published in Cecil county once week
tor one month before the twenty4eird day OF
December next.
The report states the amount OF sale to be $500
MANLY DRENNEN, Clerk.
True Copy-Test:
MANLY DRENNEN, Clerk. 22n5t
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DIRECTORS:
j. H. Rowland P. E. Tome
G. G. Caldwell E. H. Rowland
S. G. Rowland r. K. Rawlings
J. 81. lKimble J. N. Mccullough
M. Acker W. w. Hopkins
Murray Vandiver
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Saturday, December q, lQO,
90 ACRES
of land more or less. The improvements consists
Of a
FRAME DWELLING, -
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FRAME BARN.

5Ox50, with bridge house and large straw. house
attached. wagon house. corn crib, hog house and
other out buildings The land is all arabic ex-
cept about four acres which is well set with chest
nut and oak timber. 1t is well watered by a fine
stream passing through it. The water is supplied
to the barn by good and never failing spring
This property is OF the most productive in the
Seventh District. the location makes 1t very desir
able for investors. being about one mile and
quarter from the Jacob Tome Institute also the
town of Port Deposit where there are good mar
kets and railroad and steamboat SERVICE
The terms of sale are onethird of the purchase
money TO be paid In cash on day of SALE the re-
mainder in three months. or the whole purchase
money may be paid in cash. The credit payments
to bear interest from day of sale and to be secured
by notes with suretes satisfactory to the assignee
Cost OF conveying to be paid by purchaser.
JAMES WILSON SQUIER.
u hlndman, Assignee
Auctioneer.