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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-28
South Carolina Fair.

Columbia, S. C.. Oct. 27.-The annual exhibition of the South Carolina Fe!= Society will open tomorrow under con- dItions that promise well for most suc- cessful week. For several months past the management has been working hard and the result is that all depart ments of the fair are well filled with choice exhibits illustrating the re- sources and industries of the State. The amusement features and the rac- ing program are the best ever arr ranged by the society.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-28
MERCHANTS BODY FOUND
 PREFERRED WITH SHOT

Columbia, S. C., Oct. 27-At Dunbar ton, small town in Barnwell county the dead body of R. F. Weeks. a promi- nent merchant. was found today in the living room which he occupies over his store.
 The window near which his body lay was demolished and Mir Weeks body was peppered with buckshot. He closed his store at II o'clock Saturday night and 1t is thought that the as- sassin was In hiding and shot him as he was undressing preparatory to re- tiring. Apparently robbery was not the motive. as MT. Weeks money was not taken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-28
KILLED IN AN AUTO
PROMINENT CHICAGO REPUBLICAN
 BREAKS HIS NECK.
He Was Out For Spin With His Wife And Several Frfends, When Auto
 skldaed And Upsef. In a Dfteh. Eikszs

Chicago. Oct. 27.--James Reddicls. chairman of the Cook County Repub- lican Central Committee. was instant Iy killed early today by the overturn- ing of an automobile in which he was riding near Libertyville, a suburb. Mrs. Reddick. MT. and Mrs. Charles Tay- the other occupants of the car. escaped with slight injuries.
 The accident was due to the skid ding of the automobile on a muddy road, causing the machine to upset in ditch. Mir. Reddick's neck was broken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-28
KILLS HIS FATHER
A GEORGIA BOY SHOOTS DOWN
 AGED PARENT.
The Son PIeads self-Defense, Claiming That His Father Was Coming at Him With an Open
 Knife,

,Grifin, Ga, oct 27.--Harry Lassiter, IS years old. last night shot and killed his father. William Lassiter, 50 years old, a painter, at their home here. Young Lassiter pleads self-defense, claiming his father was coming at him with a knife.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-28
rirn in Tenuensee Tomn.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Oct. 27.-A spe- cial to The Times from Knoxville says:
 Fire which broke out at Sevierville this morning in the stable of the Se- vierville Hack Company. spread to and consumed six buildings in the heart of the business section, entailing loss of $40, 900. partly covered by insurance. A hardware, grocery, drug, general merchandise store and livery stable were burned. There were no means of lighting the flames.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-28
Reeurn from March.

Atlanta. Ga. Oct. 27.--Companies K and M. l7th Infantry. sU, a. A. raturn- ed to Fort McPherson today from a twenty-one days practice march. The march. but in good condition. This was the first practice march from the fort under the Presidents recent order and the men were equipped as if in actual warfare, pickets and seutinels being kept out at night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-28
CROP IS HOUSED.

Favorable Weather Prevailed in Lou
 fsfana for Picking Cotton.
 New Orleans, Oct. 27.--The Picayune will say tomorrow:
 Favorable weather for picking the cotton crop prevailed throughout Lou isiana and the southern half of Mis- sissippi during the week ending to- day, according to reports from Pica- yune correspondents.
 The crop Is being rapidly housed. and in some sections practically all the staple is in hand. The holding move- ment prevails to certain extent at some points. though this, condition is not general.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-28
renaa Rooatern Nfeet.

Dallas, Texas, Oct, 27.--The Five Million Club, which exists solely for the purpose of booming Texas, will begin a meeting here tomorrow to dis cuss plans for furthering their work. In attendance ate the opening of the meeting win be representatives from Houston, Fl Paso. Beaumont, San An- tonic, Galveston, Palestine. Fort Worth. Austin and other leading cities of Taxaa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-28
Opuome swItchinw Rmte.

Chicago, H., Oct. 27.A-The Illinois State Board of Railroad and Ware house Commissioners will begin a spe- cial meeting here tomorrow to consid- CT the petition of the Illinois Central and other railroads for modification of the commissions rule regarding switching charges. The rule provides for a switching rate of ten cents per ton, with a maximum charge of e4 per car and a minimum charge of $2 per car.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-28
Pettibone Case Tp Aeaia.

Boise, Idaho, Oct. 27.---After repeat ed postponements and delays the case of George A. Pettibone. charged with compIicity in the assassination of ex- Governor Steunenberg. will be called again in court here tomorrow. State ments of opposing counsel indicate the desire of both sides to go on and it is probable that the trial will proceed without further delay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-28
INvEsTIGATING TOUR.
Troubles Between Indians And Interior
 Department To Be Aired.


 Department To Be Aired.
 Washington, Oct, 27.--A sub-com- mittee of the Senate Committee on In- dian Affairs. consisting of Senators Teller, La Foliete and Curtis. will leave the city for Texas and Mexico for the purpose of investigating the trouble between the Mexican Kickapoo Indians and the interior department.
 The Indians who are now located fp Mexico, claim that they were fraudu- lently induced to convey their lands in Oklahoma and that no iease money has been paid them for three years. On the other hand, the department makes charges against M ] Bentley. the rep- resentative of the Indians. The con troversy has existed for several years and at times has been quite acrimon- ious.
 The committee will also visit several points in Oklahoma and 1t is expected that months time will be required for the inquiry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-28
CALM SUNDAY FOLLOWS
 BIG FINANCIAL STORM.

but within short time the negro was arrested and locked up in the barracks.
 At a late hour. unknown persons forced an entrance. dragged the negro from his cell and. after carrying him a short distance. the body was rId- died with bullets. It was then burned upon log fire prepared for the occa- sion. The charred remains were re- moved today and were viewed by a large crowd.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-28
Charmed with Double Murder.

Chicago. H., Oct. 27.-Much interest is manifested in the case of Mrs. Mary Slade, which will be called tomorrow. The woman, who has become mother since her arrest. Is charged with kill ing her father and mother, William and Mary Mette. by giving them poison.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-28
A QUIET BIRTHDAY
ROOSEVELT SPENDS DAY Al
 WHITE HOUSE PRESIDE.
ConRratulatiens I'm Large Numbers By Man, Telegraph And Telephone Were. Received ny The Ma
 tioAts Chief Eixeeufive.

Washington. oct, 27--This vas Pres- idsnt Roesevsst's gcsty~nanth birthday. No celebration marked the event. the President rounding out his forty-ninth year and entering upon his fiftieth with the same simplicity that always characterize his acts. He did not de- part from his customary Sunday pro- gram of worship, work and recreation. Much of the day. however, was spent at the White House fireside in quiet family rejoicing.
 Congratulations in large numbers by mail. telegraph and telephone were re- ceived at the White House during the day. President Roosevelt attended ser vices at Grace Church in the morning, after which he spent a short time in the executive oftices going over his correspondence. In the afternoon, in 6 downpour of rain. the President accom- m- panied by the usual guards, went out for a long cross country walk. He left the White House about 3:S0 o'clock and returned shortly before o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-28
FARMER IS MURDERED.
Body Es Found Floating I'm Thorough
 fare Of Atlantic City.

Atlantic City, N. J., Oct, 27.--Abso- lom Magee, aged sixty, a retired farm CT of weymouth, this county, was murdered durlng last night and is sup- posed to have been robbed of about s2. GOO in cash. The body was found floating in the Thoroughfare back of the city this morning. His skull had been battered in with some blunt in- strumeEt. Magee came to Atlantic City Saturday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-28
FoRTY-EIaHT rNJURnD.
Electric Cars in Providence Collide With
 Serious Results.

Serious Results.
 Providence. R. l.. Oct. 27.--Forty- eight persons were injured. four of them seriously. as the result nf a coi- iision of electric cars on the Paw tuclxet Line on North Main Street here tonight.
 The Pawtuclret bound car was hurled Into the vestibu1e of the providence- bound car. telescoping 1t. Afiraculous- Iy neither motorman was hurt, but all most all the passengers in both cara were hurled from the seats and severe Iy crushed or injured by glass.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-28
TTinfnrir Hnnne nnrnn.

Evansville. Ind, Oct. 27.--Informa- tion received today from Roclxport. Ky, states that the historic home of the late Gen. Don Carlos Buell.. at Airdale. on Green River. was destroyed by Are last night The home was occupied by General Buell. during the civil war.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-28
WEATHER FORECAST.

WashingtOn, Oct. 27.--FOr Alabama- Fair Monday and TuesdayJ cooler RIOn- daxI fresh northwest winds,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-28
Big Week in Sight For
 the Fair. THOUSANDS ARE COMING
 FROM OUTSIDE THE CITY Delighted Throng Listens to the Sunday Sacred Concerts. Lisvstock and Poultry Displays Attract Much Attention, Followins the Rendisssn of the s1usic--wood-
 man Day Promises to Draw Good Crowd.
ropAY,s PROGRAM,

Gate Open at a. ni- Horse Show at 10:3o a. m. Cooking Demonstration. Wo- mans Department. 12 m. Band Concert. i ?. ss.. Races Commence p. m. Free Acts Between Heats of Races.
 woodmen of World on Curve D. na.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-28
Rdward senda congratulationn.

London. Oct. 27.--This being Pres ident Roosevelt's birthday King Ed ward sent his master of ceremonies to Wrest Park today to express his ma jesty's congratulations to MT. Roosevelt through Ambassador Reid.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-28

tcoptInusd on PaEs Twol
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-28

COrteIyOu at WashinGton. Oct. 2T.-Secretarv Of
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-31
STATE RALLIES
'fSay Of the Christian Churches Of
the state Will he Represented.
Prominent Speakers.

The first of the big state rallies
be held by the Christian, churches OF
the state which were arranged for at
the recent meeting OF the state ex-
ecufiye committee viii be held IL
the First Christian church In Wheel
ing Tuesday and Wednesday. the
9Th and 18th of the coming month.
Enllawing this rally there will 10
a1iusrous other rallies held in the
ysfious churches of the state. which
VIII follow in rapid succession.
The rally is the outgrowth of a
campaign movement, on the part OF
the members of this denomination 10
establish large number of .churchc.
p different parts Of the state, and
q make themselves more prominent
and increase their strength. The
Nhaelnig rally will be attended by
delegates from most Of the churches
ara Plans for locating and building
new hnuses OF worship Will he the
chief ionic for discussion.
The committee on arrangements
have not yet entirely completed their
work but VIM do so within the next
few days. Rev. j. S. Slater. pastor
Of the East End church at Pittsburs {.
will te one Of the principal Speakers
also on the program.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-31
DEER SEASON
II is Now Open and Continues Until
Dec. i5.-oti,er Game
Law Items.

The deer season has opened in
West Virginia for and contln.
ues until December 10. The law.
however does not create much on
thusiasm among hunters us there
are few deer In the state, and prac-
tlcally all OF those are In the South
ern and Eastern section of the state
To bag a deer is the aim OF every
good sportsman. but they afe so few
in West Virginia that our nimrods
go to Maine and other points Tor
this prize game.
There is plenty of quail. however.
and It is of more interest to sports
men TO announce that the quail
season opens November /. The
quail season is abort. lasting only
anti December co. The season for
ra5blts, squirrel and ali other kinds
Of game is now on and ipany sports-
men are bagging large quantities
Of game.
The following limitations. placed
by the state game laws on the bag
sing Of game, shopid BE OF interest
70 the lsportsmeu ore person being
allowed TO bag the following nun
bers.
Quail. twelve In one day
Deer. two in one senson.
Running deer with dogs prohib-
tied.
Hunting with ferreis prohibited.
Eggs of all nesting birds proteet-
ed.
All %non-game" birds. not essen-
italy predatory upon the destruct-
ion Of the AGRICULTURAL products Of
man are protected the entire eyac.
Non-residence license SIS, and 81
recording fee.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-31
PR0FEss0RsNIp
For the Rev. -.sosd ToIdcn is sns.
gcsted by the Baptist
Banncr.

ae Baptist Banner this week N
commenting on features of the re-
cent General Association OF that
denomination held q, Huntington
pays The president Or the sssocla-
ticn the following compliment:
We beg 10 suggest thai some Of
Jour schools empley Bro. L. w. Hol-
den, as Professor Of Parliamentary
Law OF the art Of presiding or
something of the kind. He laid
down the law in the beginning and
.rade the brethren believe that he
meant it, and that was the end Of
the whole matter. We have never
seen any one preside better. and still
he made no fuss about it. 1t might
hs wen to Just elect him for life.'
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-31
GUARD
Officers Conduct ORGANIZATIONS Of
Militia Brigade Headquarters
in This City.
CANDIDATES FOR PROMOTION
Licut.-cols. nBagcley and osbor
and Capt. Medley, Comprise
The Board.
CANDIDATES FoR PROMOTION

AZ the Brig9dc Headquarters Of
the West Virginia National Guard
an examination OF tho candidates
for promotion in the State militia
is being conducted by a board OF Of
fieers consisting OF Lientenant- Colo
mel II r. Bageley OF wheeling:
I.icutenant-C Colonel G. A. Osborn OF
this city, and Captain NJ. NJ. Medley
Iof FaIrmont.
Those who are undergoing the ex-
animation are Lieutenant Scott and
Lieutcnau, Lively, Of Fairmont, for
promotion, and Dr. v. a. selby. Of
this city. for n commission as SUR
geon.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-31
MEssENGER HELD
By Commissioner Daily For the Fed
craI Grand Jury ut Philipni.

United States Deputy Marshal L.
D. Hupp came in this morning from
the East. Yesterday he arrested
lanes Messenger at Terra Alta and
took him before Commissioner Dali
" nj Kingwood. who held him for
the federal grand jury next week a.
Fhilippi, TO answer the charge Of
violating the internal revenue laws.
Officer Hupp returned TO the mo1n-
tains this evening in quest Of other
violators.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-31
COURT ENDS
After Busy Sessions Covering Period
Of More Than Eight
Weeks.

Judge Charles W. Lynch Tuesday
adjourned sine die the September
term of the circuit court after ses-
sions covering eight week and two
s'days,-snd he Will open the Lewis
county term at Weston next Monday.
A number OF orders were enter
ed Tuesday before adjournment.
The demurrer in the suit of The
Reserve Gas Company against John
"A Gawthrop was sustained.
rhe suit of 7. Moore Jackson
,sss the West Virginia Short Line
was dismissed.
An order was entered requiring
the payment of taxes in the Cause
( of j. d. Basel, administrato. :.
against u. Hudnell' and others.
The cause OF Charles H. KIDD
against Sherman Law was referred
to commissioner.
An amended bill and Cross bill
were fled in the cause of Eruth
Thompson against George G. Nc
Kinley.
Hugh q. Martin was appointed e.
eeiver in the suit of Samuel A. FL
lott against H. H. Willis.
an order Of reference was made
= the cause OF the Williams & Da-
VISION Company against James =.
Bailey.
The verdict of the jury was set
aside in the suit of the National
Supply Company against George L.
NcKain.
The shit of the city of salna
against Dow Davis was dismissed.
Judgment was entered for the
plaintiff In the suit o. Isaac W. Sc
mans against j. D. Springer.
Judgment was also entered for
the plaintiff in the suit of the
there Saturday. He claims Broaddus
against Fleming Bros.
The assessment OF IN inheritan g
TAX as made ny the tax commissions
er in The case of Burton NJ. Despard.
in his own right and as aamiss-
trator of the estate of Diana M.
Despard, deceased, against the tax
commissioner, was sustained.
~
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-31
JUDGE DAYTON
IS ATTACKED
In y Letter Sent to The President
About Charge 10 Grand
Jury.

( The Charles Town Advocate is au-
tltority for the startling statement
that Attorney II. G. Getzendanner OF
that city has addressed letter TO
President Roosevelt attacking the
competency OF Federal Judge a. q.
Dayton. The Advocate prints the
letter as follows:
TO His Exccllency, Theo Roosevelt,
President Of the United States:
sir-It was my duty on October
Is, 1907, 10 listen to charge de-
lIvered by Aston G. Dayton. of the
Northern District of West Virginia,
to a grand Jury assembled In the
United States court room at Mar
tinsburg, W. Va. In the codrse Of
his charge he used this language.
mo honest man ever sold liquor"
Now ] respectfully submit that n
man occupying Judicial position
should not condemn man before
trial. This man has been author
lied to try men for violations OF the
whiskey, or internal revenue law.
Since the time of Alfred the Great.
"a man accused of crime is presumed
TO be innocent until proven guilty;
but a man accused OF violation of
the whiskey law and arranged he
fore this judge has, staring him in
the face, even before indictment o.
trial, mo honest man ever sold
whiskey." THIS is reflection no;
only on the living. but upon our
sasnted dead. Judge Dayton might
with equal truth have said. NO
hpnest man ever practlced law"
The only excuse ftr such an asser.
ton must be that the uiterer there
of is utterly devoid of a judicial
temperament. and respectfully sub
NIT that It shows so much bias. 50
much prejudice, as TO entirely unfit
him to occupy position on the
bench, and in my humble opinion hi
should he removed.
Vert respectfully yours,
He. 6ETZENDANNER
This matter is of interest IL
Wheeling through the fact that hi.
charge to the grand jury at the re-
centsterm OF the federal court In
Wheeling Judge Dayton made use
Of about The same statements con,
corning liquor sellers, thereby
arousing much comment. both fl
vorable and hostile. Wheeling News
he department OF justice has In.
formed tie writer Of the letter thai
the Presidcet has no power in ths
matter. but that Congress has tbs
power of impeachment,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-31
TELEGRAM
Received BY Mrs. r.. II. McDanel
Tells of the Death of Her Moth-
q. in New Jersey.

Mrs. r. B. Mcdaniel received a
telegram Monday which conveyed
The sad news OF The death OF ner
mother. Mrs. N. f. Burglar. which
occurred al her home in Belyedere.
n. j.. the same day. Mrs. Bruglar
had been in poor health for some
time but her condition was not
such to cause her relatives alarm.
Airs. Mcdaniel leaves Monday night
fer Belvedere.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-31
sUPERINTENDENTs
OF rairmua co9i and clsrl4hars
Companies Hold Meeting in
Empire Building.

A meeting of the superintendent
OF the Fairmont Coal company and
the clarksburg Fuel company was
held in the Empire buildlng-M Monday
night. All of the mine superintend-
ents Of this region were present. and
participated in a discussion of the
business of the companies pertain
ing TO their positions. The meeting
was presided over by General Sr-
perintendent j. c. Gaskill. of the
Fairmont Coal Company aad
General Superintendent John o.
Brooks ofthe clarrksburg Fuel com
pany.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-31
EIEMENTAIsy' UNION
Holds an Interesting Meeting and
Next One WIN Re Fine.

The Elementary union held a vey
interesting meeting Saturday after
noon at o'clock. Mrs. U. E. Wal
,ers. leader. Mrs. chas. F. Riden-
hour will have charge of the niece
ing for Nwemhsr. S>hese meet
ings wsli be held regularly every
satnriey afternoon at O'Clock Mt
the home of the president, Mrs.
Florence II. Lynch. Ts0 Mulberry
street All persons interested in
elewcntary work are invited to be-
come members.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-31
AGED MAN1H4AS a
"A LEG AlNPJTA TED
William Smith, of Wallace, Under
goes Serious Operation ut the
Kcssler Hospital.

William Smith. aged 75, OF Wall
alaee. who has been for some time
suffering with d diseased leg, was
operated on at the Kessler hospital.
where he 4 "a patient. Monday eve
ming and the member was ampu-
tated in the hopes OF effecting his
recovery. He rallied after the OPP
GRAFTON bnt he is in a serious con-
dition and grave fears are enter
tnihed: for him.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-31
ITALIAN MINER KILLED
Falling Slate Claims Another Victim
at Middleton.

Bose Nutall. an Italian miner.
was Killed Monday morning by a
fall Of slate at Middleton. Six of
his ribs we're broken. both legs were
crushed and his spinal column was
broken. He was a single man. The
abos T'as taken to Fairmont.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-31

Eal8:yg EsaEAxNAsa u A1 GaE II sF&GH
III ascl ssasass Pleas
and
.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-31
RUSSIAN GENERAL KILLED.
IRy Associated x,-ssx.1

ST. PETERSBURG, Oh. s9.-
General Mnximofrsky. director Of the
department of prisons was shot and
killed by terrorist.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-31

j. Walter Barnes. of Fairmont,
ives here Tuesday on business.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-31
IBy Associated Press.1

CHICAGO, oct. 2s.-charles Il.
Deere, head of the great plow works
at Moline, his, died here today.
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