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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
Will MAKE
TEST OFSTRENGTH
PRIMARIES CALLED TO TELL
WHO'S WHO IN THE STATE
OF OHIO.

COLUMBUS, O., Jan. 5.-The Re
publican State central committee
Thursday afternoon issued call for
State primary election on February II,
from l to Z p. m. to elect delegates to
convention to be held on March Sd,
in Columbus. The call specifies that
the official ballots shall bear no desig.
ion save the names Of the candi'
dates for delegates, except where peti-
ton is made by twenty times the num-
Der OF electors as there are delegates
to be elected by each county. The
apportionment of delegates is based
upon the vote for secretary of State at
the last election, each county being
entitled to one delegate for each 500
votes or major portion thereof cast for
Thompson. All electors "Who believe
in Republican principles or announce
themselves as supporters of the Repub
lican ticket in the November election"
are entitled to participate In the pri-
maries. This latter
Clears Up the Records
of tho independents in the munich
pal and State elections last held In
which many avowed Republicans
bolted over saloon issues. The call
further provides that in counties
where petitions are filed and accepted.
the delegate tickets shall bear at tho
head: For Endorsement for Presi-
dent Taft-Fornker" but does not bind
the delegation of any county to abide
by the choice of the electors. These
petitions must be filed before noon on
February 1st.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
POWERS JURY
HAS FAILED TO
REACH VERDICT
Attorneys Ready
To Ask Bail
5tBy United Press.) J

nEoReEToWN, KY, Jan. s.-After
being out twenty-four hours, the Caleb
Powers jury seems helplessIy divided.
The foreman lntImated that an agree
ment was out of the question. Should
the Jury disagree, Powers attorney
will ask bail Immediately.
At 7:45 last evening by agreement
Of counsel Judge Morris read to the
jury from the direct and cross exam
! ination Of Henry E. Youtsey three
paragraphs in answer to the two writ.
ten questions propounded to the court
by the jury.
The jury had asked the court to re-
fresh their memory from which door
Of the legislative building Youtsey
made his exit after the shot was fired
and from which win dow Of the secre-
-tary Of states Office the shot was fred.
This is taken by the public as an In
dleation that the Jury Is considering
that phase of the case insisted upon
by the defense, that Youtsey himself
fired the natal shot and that Jim How
ard had nothing to do with It.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
DEATH DUE TO
APPENDICITIS
EDWARD J. TAYLOR DIED LAST
NIGHT AFTER A WEEKS
ILLNESS.

Last night at Cooks Hospital oc-
cured the death of Edward ]. Taylor.
of Century, after two weeks illness
Of appendicitis. Mr.. Taylor came here
several weeks ago and was then in a
serious condition. His wife accom-.
panied him here and has remained
here during his illness. Deceased was
81 years of age and is survived by y
wife and family. Mrs. Taylor is a
niece of Mrs. C-~Snider, of Madison
street. The remains were prepared
for burial by Undertaken R. L. Gun
ningham and were taken to Keyser
last night, where funeral services
were held this afternoon. Mrs. Tay.
lor was accompanied to Keyser by
Miss Jennie Sntder.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
Two Girls Die Of Starvation
In a Taylor County Home

the Cleyengers live were ignorant OF
the awful state of affairs existing at
their residence, which is mere shan
ty. almost devoid of furniture, until
the deaths occurred.
Since, charItably inclined neighbors
have furnished food and clothing and
medical attention, SO the surviving
members of the family will fare much
better in the future. The local hu,
name officer made an investigation OF
the condition existing at the eleven
ger home and found them extremely
deplorable.. 1t is said that the awful
state of affairs was brought about by
the extreme poverty of the family and
the refusal of the father and husband
to work.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
MANY TOWNS
HELD ELECTIONS
YESTERDAY
Monongah Went
We " Very Wet

PENNINGTON. w. Va, Jan. 8. :
Yesterday was election day in this
town, and the following ticket, known
as the Citizens Improvement Ticket,
was elected:
Citizens Ticket-Mayor, E. ]. sni-
der, &C. Recorder. G. H. Musgrave,
C5. councilmen, H. j. HatzeI. 65, A. C.
Fisher, 61; E. "A. Martin, G5; Jas. A.
Lamb. 6S; J. H. Coleman, ca.
The defeated ticket made a very
good runfi as follows:
Temperance TIcket-Mayor, w. H.
Veach. AZ. Recorder, H. L. Morgan,
4S. Councilmen, F. F. Robey, 40; A. C.
Fisher. "A; A. G. Edinger, 49; w. A.
Fletcher. 40: J. A. Book, 40.
The election was quiet one, there
were more votes cast than thNre ever
was 'at any previous election the to-
tai number cast being III, of which
four were thrown out on account Of
errors.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
.LYNCHINGS NOT
so MANY IN 1907
LOUISIANA LEADS THE LIST
WITH NINE TO ITS
DIscREDIT.
(By S. W. Press Assoclatlon.)

tBy s. w. Press AssoclatlonJ
. NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-Statistics re-
garding lynching in the year 1907
show. according to the figures com.
piled by New York press associa-
tion, a total OF 43. OF those who were
put to death by mobs, SO were negro
men. three were negro women and
four were white men. The total is lit
tie more than half of that for last
year. Louisiana leads the list with
nine. all black men; Alabama and Mis-
sissippi are tied for second place,
seven men, all negroes. having been
lynched in each States; in Georgia
four black men, one black woman and
one white man were condemned to
death by Judge Lynch. Arkansas
mobs put away three, all black, two
of them being women. Oklahoma mobs
wreaked their vengeance upon three
negro men. Maryland and Texas each
disposed of two negroes. In Tennes-
see one negro was hanged, and one
white man each is placed to the credit
of the lynchers of Missousi, Iowa and
Nebroska. 1t is a noteworthy fact that
only II. less than half, of the negroes
lynched in the South were charged
with assault or attempted assault. the
majority of them having suffered
death at the hands of mobs because
they were suspected OF murder, rob
berry or other crimes.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
Montaomery Wins.

TUNNELToN, W. ". Jan. 3.-sen-
ator Montgomery was elected mayor
yesterday over Moore by vote Of 1Ot
to SO. Senator Montgomery is a
Scherr man, while Moore is an ardent
supporter of Swisher for governor, and
was backed by the county organiza.
tIon. The admirers OF Scherr for gov.
ernor feel that they have won a vie
tory in that line and they also feel hap
py that they were able to wipe up the
earth with the county organization.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
Standing Room Only Is Expected
At The Big Benefit Performance

This winter the club decided to
broaden out little and New York was
billed. Later is will give play N
that city for the benefit of the "chIl-
dren OF the slums." 1t was also de-
cided to place some city In West Vir-
glnia on the itinerary list and several
cities in this State made bids for II
and It was almost decided that Par
kersburg would get it. But when the
Monongah explosion came. the mem
bers of the club desired to assist in
raising the big relief fund that Will
be required to care for the sufferers.
They wired people here and the ar
rangements we're made for their com.
ing.
Every effort is being made to have
large audience to greet the famous
actors Monday night and this is as
sured for the people are very enthu-
siastic to go to see and hear this
unique attraction. The general com.
mittee composed of Sprigg D. Cam
den. Walton Miller. j. o. Watson.
Brooks Fleming and Geo. A. Alexander
have enlisted the services of number
OF young men and women who are sell
ing tickets in Wheeling. Parkersburg,
Clarksburg, Grafton. and Morgantown.
These young men and young women
are finding ready sale for the tickets
and the eagerness by which they will
be taken here argues that an s. R. o.
business. will be done. The price OF
the tickets is three dollars.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
Eel From a Window.

PARKERsBURG. Jan. 3. - ]. w.
Francis, of Lancaster. KY, fell from
fourth story window of the Com
mercial hotel here to the ground.
alighted on his head, and yet escaped
with only few slight bruises. He
was not even rendered unconscious.
Francis was operated upon for appen-
lIIcitis short time ago. He got up
to the window to get some fresh air
and leaned out too far and lost his bal,
ance.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
THEY TAUGHT
BOYS TO STEAL
SCHOOL WHERE LADS WERE
TRAINED TO BE THIEVES
UNEARTHED.
(By United Press.)

PITTsBURG, Pa, Jan. 3,-A school
where boys are trained to be thieves
sas&s, Irulaarthed-s the police cto-tlagf
after a weeks work. The houses were
ralded and four men we're Jailed. 81
las Laird said he was trained at the
school and carried to Boston, New
York and Philadelphia, where he stole
for men and canvassed cities as deaf
and dumb.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
Honora Divided at Amos.


At Amos honors were divided be-
tween the Citizens and Temperance
tickets. The vote is given below:
Temperance Ticket.
Nor mayor. G., R. Miller. so.
For recorder, C. 8. McElroy. 1529jr
FOR cotnclf, b. B. chaifant, rs.
For council. A. T. Sine, rs.
For council, c. C. Billingslea, II.
For council, R. NJ. Taylor. 7S.
For council, F. NJ. McCray, &c.
Citizens Ticket.
For mayor, ]. Y. Hamilton, II.
For recorder. c. s. McElroy. 152.
For council, ]. L. Sutton, 81.
For council. ]. w. P. Parvis. 81.
For council, v. s. Berling, 79.
For council, R. G. Armstrong, 80.
For council, 2. F. Ammons, II.
There was no vote for or against Ii.
cense. Mr.. McElroy was nominated
for recorder on both tickets.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
lAWLESSNESS
IN KENTUCKY
NIGHT RIDERS swooP DOWN ON
RusHvlLLE AND DYNAMITE
BUILDINGS.
fny united Press.

RussELylLLE, KY, Jan. s.-Nisht
riders 100 strong sMooped down here
early to-day, oVerpowerlng three po-
Gleemen and dynamited and burned
two independent tobacco concerns.
They fired upon two merchants, scat
'terlne blrdshot striking them. A plan
ing mill adjoining the tobacco con-
Germs caught fire and was consumed.
1T is probable an appeal will be made
to Governor Wilson for troops. The
civil authorities seem helpless. The
loss will reach $4,000.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
Other Members
Of Family Are
In Sorry Plight

GRAFTON, w. Va, Jan. S.--As the
result of starvation and filth two mem
bers OF the family of James eleven
ger, Of Flemington, ten miles west OF
this city, are dead, another is criti-
cally i'll and the other FIVE are eking
out bare existence. The dead are
Miss Cleveland Clevenger, aged IS,
and Julia Clevenger. aged IA. The
residents of the community in which
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
tBy. S. W. Press Associations )

(By. s. w. Press Associatton.J
NEW YORK, ian. Ain his cell n
the Tombs. Harry Thaw is counting
the days that will eIapse before he
will again cross the bridge Of sighs
and face jury OF his fellowmen,
charged with the murder Of Stamford
White. Only two days, Saturday and
Sunday. now remain between tho pres,
ont and the date set for the trial. Il s
is considered certain that when tie
case of the People vs.. Harry Kettdall
Thaw is called before Justice Victor
j. Bowling on Monday morning, the
work of selecting jury VIII almost
Immediately be commenced. Judge
bowling has declared that he will hold
sesslons night and day until q Jury
has been secured, and that the trial
will be pushed to the speediest possi-
Bile conclusion consistent with the
cause Of justice.
Judge Victor j. Dowllng Is the
youngest and. most energetic jurist on
the Supreme Court bench, and Is Ia
nous among New York attorneys for
the promptness and unerrtng accuracy
Of his rulings. He believes In expedt-
ton, the New York spirit Of rush.
and in consequence It Is likely that \
the coming trial Of Thaw will be com;
pleted in half the time required ~
tile first famous hearing Of the case.
Judge Fitzgerald, the presiding Jus.
tice at the former trial, allowed tho
lawyers the widest latitude In arguing
motions, and frequently after he had
made ruling listened to long
drawn out debate among the attorneys
on the same subject. The attorney
who attempts to argue regarding q
ruling made by Judge Dowltng win
likely find himself called down. wiitiis
neahess and dispatch. The young
Judge is a stickler for legal forms and
what he says goes"
Judge Bowling is about forty years
OF age. and. despite his apparent se'
verify on the bench has a round,
smooth face that easily and freqnent
ly expands in a broad smile or q
hearty laugh. His brown eyes are
Keen. piercing and penetrating, but
have in their depths a humorous spar.
kle. lie is recognized authority on
constitutional law and is the author
of the Dowling anti-gambing bill,
which he presented while In the sen.
ate.
Dowling holds the record in New
York for breyity of time in trying q
murder case. Insanity was offered An
defense OF the prisoner. as will be the
case in the Thaw trial and after lis !
tsning to the evidence for forty n.in-
utes. Judge Dowling sent the case TO
the Jury, which promptly returned q
verdict Of "Not guilty because Of in
surtty."
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
Mayor Moore Reelected.

At Monongah. w. H. Moore was re-
elected. License carried by big
majority. The vote was as follows:
For mayor-W H. Moore, 1856; C. F,
Baker, GO.
For recorder-David Victor, 125:
w. E. Haggerty, 60.
For counclI-D. F. Morris, 155; J. H.
Leonard, 166; D. C. Bean, 161; DR.. Jas,
Bocock. 1863; Howard Fleming, so; w,
E. Haggerty, 20; L. NJ. Kuhn, 25; c,
C. Knight, %.
For license-127; against license, &c
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
MADAME GOULD WILL GIVE
STATEMENT THROUGH ATTY.

that Anna will wed the Prince. Nine
Gould will give out a statement
through her lawyer.
Count Jean de Castellane denies
that he or his brother Boni struck
Prince de sagan. He maintains that
though ugly epithets were exchanged
and Bonl spat in his enemy's face, no
blows were struck.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
MEN ALMOST DEAD
When Rescued After Eight Days
In Mid Ocean.

NEW YORK. Jan. 3.--seven
men almost dead from starvation
and thirst after eight days of
tossing in a small craft were
picked mp in mid ocean by a
steamer. arrived here to-day and
told the story of the wreck Of
the bark Germanic, the captain
drowning, and the disappearance
Of eight other crew members.
The horrors endured were terri
/ BILE.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
Smith Wins al earnsviIIe.

The election at Evansville was a
peppery sort of an affair. The con
testants worked hard. When the vote
was counted 1t stood as follows:
Citizens Independent: Mayor-Hess.
So; Recorder-sidwell SO; Council
men-Harr 54; Phillips, So; Renner,
40; Harm, SOL; S. Wilson, So.
Citizens. Mayor-Smith, GO; Re.
corder--L. Smith, 6S: Councilman
rafferty,, 10; w. a. Wilson, 6S; Hall,
GO; Pickens, 60; Fawyer, e..
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
COUPLE KILLED
ON R. R. TRACK
CHRIS EVANS AND BERTHA COR
DON RUN DOWN BY.A FAST
FREIGHT TRAIN.
(By United Press.)

ELwooD CITY, Pa, Jan, 3.-The
dead bodies of Chris Evans and Bec-
tha Gordon were found along the
track OF the B. and o. railroad early
to-day. The couple were on the way
to the Woman's Home when they be-
came confused. fast freight coming
out of the tunnel and running them
down before they had an opportun-
ity to escape.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
Ross is Retired.
(RY United Press. !

(By United Press.)
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 3.-Rear
Admiral Albert Ross was placed on
the navy retired list to-day. which re-
sulted in the promotion OF Capt. VII
liam Swift.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
CARELESS TRICK
JACK WILSON THREW MATCH IN.
TO CAN OF PoWDER-MAY
LOSE HIS EYES.

Jack Wilson, an employe at the
round house. was severely burned last
night about 1880 o'clock at the round
house. Wilson lighted a match and
carelessly threw 1t down. The match
fell into can of powder. Wilson was
taken. to the Miners Hospital. 1t is
feared that he will lose his eyes.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
EDITOR FOUND GUILTY.
(By United Press. ,

BERLIN, Jan. .3.-Editor Maxilian
Harden. OF Die Zukunft found guilty
to-day of libelling General Count Cuno
Won Moltke and sentenced to four
months imprisonment.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
(By United Press.)

PARIS, Jan. 3.-The city is excited
concerning Nine. Anna Gould's prom.
ised comments relative to yesterdays
clash between her former husband,
Count Boni de Sastellane, and Prince
De Sagan. Numbers believe the en-
counter will lead to a reconciliation
between Boni and his wife. Others
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03

Mrs. T. w. Fleming reports s1.OO re.
ceived by the Union Relief Commit
tee for Monongah. contributed by Paul
and Virginia Fleming.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
FATE OF THAN
Will Be KIlO
IN SHORT TINE ! | ! J.
Trial Not So = oslg
AS the First One, I i
.fny United press.)

NEW YORK. Jan. 3. - Attorney
Martin w. Littleton. Russell, Peabody
and Daniel o'Reilly in charge 81 the
Thaw defense, were in consultation.
from six o'clock last night until two
a. m. today. They win meet again
to-day when they will have completely
outlined the manner in which the care
will be conducted. l
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
RiuesvilIs Wet. TOO.

The most exciting issue at RIves-
VILE was license or no license and IL
cense won by eleven majority. ]. V.
Williams was elected mayor and Gus.
ter Satterfield, recorder.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
70 WHOM II MAY CONCERN:

Notice is hereby given that Frank
Rudelik. convict now confined in the
West Virginia PenitentIary, will ap-
ply on or after February /, 1908, to
the Board Of Directors for recon.
mendatlon to the Governor for pa.
role.
C. e. HADDOX,
Warden.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
Moved.

DIR. Hal Hall has moved his ofaces
from Cook Hospital to DR.. b. z.
Fitch's Offices on Main street where
he may be found. DR.. Halls residence
is SINNERS Tavern.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
SECRETARY TAFT
viii Make Four Speeches on I'm

VIII WAKE FouT SPstCHes OF IW-
portant Issues.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-secre-
tary Taft is expected to declare
himself on important question of
the day when he speaks In New
York January 10. Philadelphia,
January IA; Cleveland, January
20. and Grand Rapids, February
70.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
salvation Army Meetlna.

BAY CITY, Mich, Jan. 8. s.Premi.
nent officers of the Salvation Army
from various parts Of the country are;
assembling here to-day for the conss;
gress and meetings to be held hers
during the next four days. The fea:
ture Of the gathering will be the ded,
ication of the new salvation Army bai';
racks in this city.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03

Use McCray's livery cabs to.tbe leap,s
year dance at the Tavern tonight, 2S
cents a passenger.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03

spbsceibe .for the west vlrelnIan.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
onIY One TIeket.

BRIDGEPORT, w. Va. Jan. a.
There was only one ticket in the field
here and Chas. Sutton was chosen
mayor.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03
Weston Elects.

WESTON, w. v. Jan. 81. G.
Chiddester. Cd, was elected mayor
over DR.. Hodge, by majority of 8
votes. verr woddell was elected re.
corder.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-03

tcontfntIed on Pace FolF.J
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-06
Miners ENTOMBED
BY EXPLOSION
(By Associated Press. J

BENTON CID, Nov. 5.-An ex-
plosion at the mine of Col. w. p.
Pond, three miles west of Benton,
early this morning, wrecked the shaft
and as a result fourshot-firers are en-
tombed So terrific was the explo-
sion that car and pieces of the rail-
road track were hurled from the bot
tom to the top of the shaft, more
than 900 feet, demolishing steel
tipple. 1t is impossible to reach the
shot-firers and their fate is unknown.
A large force of men are trying to
clear the wreckage.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-06

quist 1872, Mattress SO, Pohl 286.
treasurer Bishop 64, Clendenin
63, Gilbert 344, Mcneil 238.
Auditor and Recorder-Grimes
$40, Herring SS, Rhines 81. Rich
ards 1877.
District Attorney-Baker 434, Glib
bons 1876, Needles 119.
Public Administrator Barnett
lit, Blumenthal 1856, Brick 21S.
County Surveyor-G Grimes 504
Russell.
County Commissioner (long term)
-Cuddy 291, Gallagher Ill, McQuil-
Ian 237, Smith 81.
County Commissioner (short term)
Graham 80, Humphreys 274, Nc
Bride 70, Wilson 266.
Justice of the Peace-Atkinsor
232, Briggs 95, Brissell 1877, Brown
45, Morey 1S, Norris IA, Sawle 65
Van Patton rs.
Constable-Cupp 46, Malley 420
Peck 25S.
To the amendment-Yes $50, NJ
ss4. 4
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-06
RUFF JURY IS
NOW COMPLETED
(By Associated Press. }

= SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. s. .
= After ten weeks work, during .
. which time more than 1400 .
. veniremen have been summon .
. ed, twelve men to complete the =
= Ruef jury were secured and =
= sworn in today. The work of .
= getting the jury began on Aug .
. ust 26. The transcript of the .
= examination of the veniremen .
= covers 5000 pages, containing .
. 1,375,000 words. The cost of =
= the transcript alone, and prelim- =
y mary to the actual trial is esti- q
. mated to be about $4,000. The
. specific charge upon which Ruef
. is to be tried is bribing former
= Supervisor John Furey to vote
. for the trolley franchise for the
70 United Railroads, which was =
= granted to the street railway Z
= company soon after the disaster Z
. of April 1905.
y . . . . . . . . . A~A~ . . =
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-06
new YORK
BANKERS
C|NCHED
(By Associated Press. J

NEW YORK, Nov. 5.-Charles w.
Morse, who, until a year ago, was a
dominant figure in the world OF fin
ance, and Alfred H. Curtis, the for
mer president of the National Bank
of North America. were found guilty
today on charges of misapplication
of funds and falsifying the books Of
the bank There was also an addi-
tionai charge Of conspiracy against
the prisoners, but the jury acquitted
them on this count. Within FIVE min
utes Of the time the jury rendered
their verdict, Judge Hough refused
to entertain motion for bail and
committed the two bankers to the
Tombs prison. The jury recommend
ed clemency for Curtis, but made no
recommendation for Morse.