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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-27

# was announced yesterday morning
ar the office Of the Board OF Rallr"au
commissioners that q hearing on me
netition Of the municipal officers OF me
CITY Of Auburn. asking for highway
changes in and about the raiIroau
station grounds at Danville Junction
would he held at Danville Junction on
"Wednesday. July 10. at 10 O'Clock IN the
forenoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-21
HITCHCOCK CALLED DOWN.
Washington Special.

Washington Special. v
 The announcement that hereafter Postmaster General Meyer was to be Postmaster General in fact as well as In name and that the President had called down Frank H. Hitchcock. First Assistant to the Postoffice Department for his attitude in the Cortelyou Presi- dential boom, while not surprise. caused consternation in political cir cies. As a result of the Presidents s action Hitchcock is not hereafter to take any hand in the appointment of postmasters in the South. and Postmas- ter General Meyer will give entire su- pervision to those appointments per- sonally.
 The reason why the President came down on Hitchcock Is not hard to find. Hitchcock came to the ,Postoftice De- partment with George B. Cortelyou and remained during the latter's incum- bency.. When Mir. Cortelyou left that office to go to the treasury as the sue cegsor of Secretary Shaw Hitchcock was left behind. and there the story lies.
 The most tremendous influence possi- ble through the medium of Southern off, iiceh oldars was being used for Mir. Cor telyau, 1t is said, in his behalf for the Presidential nomination, The Presi- dent did not believe that MT. Hitchcock could prove dHJthtHe cos AoSoA tV him.
 He was in the dark until a few days ago, when Senators Clay and Bacon. of Georgia. unfolded a truly wonderful tale to the Chief Executive which re- veaied a plot laid at Hitchcock's door to i'll as many places as possible in the South. with men and to turn out women for the influence of the former. That was last Friday. The plan was begun in Georgia and was to be quick ly operated all through the South~to MT. Cortelyou's credit. Then the Pres ident had his eyes opened and sent for Hitchcock to find what he had really been doing. His discoveries were as- founding and there could be only one result, the issuing of orders immediate Iy recurring Hitchcock not only to de- sist in his work for Mir. Cortelyou in an official capacity but taking out of his hands the power of making further appointments in the South
 It is said that Mir. Hitchcock knew Southern oficeholders as possibly no other man knew them and the fact. that he is peremptorily shorn of his ap- pointing power has raised the question as to whether he will maintain his present position under the circum- stances. The call-down was hard one for Hitchcock and Cortelyou com- ing tust at this time, but 1t Is said the President would not stand for what he found Mir. Hitchcock was doing. Fur ther interesting developments are look ad fnr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-21
SHIPS LEAVE FLEET
 TO LAND SICK SEAMEN

Charleston, s. C.. Dec. 20.--The De Forest wireless station here was in communication with Admiral Evanss fleet. now en route for the Pacific. this afternoon. The first message was taken at 12 o'clock and read:
 Dec. 20.--(Noon.)--On board U. 5. Connecticut. 2s0 miles north. northwest of St. Thomas. Fine weather. lisht winds"
 Other messages were as follows:
 Dec. 20l--(Afternoon)--On Board Connecticut,--The Missouri left the the goth to lano Fireman B. Northway, who is suffering from peritonitis. at San Juan, F. R. Will join the fleet to- morrow"
 In reference to the report which was termed ward room gossip" by Wash ngton to the effect that the com mander of the fleet had indicated the return via the Suez Canal, this mes sage was caught:
 Evans has made no statement for publication. Must Inquire at White Houee for confirmation or denial"
 A still later message told of stiff trade winds and predicted iarrival at Trinidad late Monday.
 The Illinois left the fleet this evening in order to land c. H. Montgomery, . coal passer. at Culebra. She will re- join the neet tomorrow Montgomery Is suffering from pleuro-pneumonia. Culebra Is a small island twenty miles east of Porto Rico. where naval vessels often anchor when cruising in that vicinity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-21
con INTO wnoNa HeUsn

Patrolman w. ]. Jof1ian last night about 3 o'clock arrested<R D. Afkens . white man. evidently under the infiu- ence of liquor. for entering tine home of the officer, thin1lng thatrhe was in another place. and after refusing to leave when ordered to, do 50.
 According to Patfolman Jordan Aiken went up the front steps of the Jordan residence on Randolph Street and rang the door bell.
 The mother-in-law of Mir, Jordan answered the belf,, and opening the door a few inches asked what was wanted. Aiken thereupon, is said to have pushed upon the door and started down the hall. The woman who an- swered the bell screamed.
 Patrolman Jordan, who had just re- tired for the night. jumped from his bed and rushed into the hall about the time the stranger reached his door. He asked what was wanted. The, stranger said he had come to see someone and would not leave.
 The patfolman seized the intruder with the intention of forcing him to leave. The stranger objected, and a tussle ,ensued in which the stranger was thrown out of the door and down cd to his room for his revolver,-but when he again went to the front of his house the stranger was outside of the gate.
 The officer then put on his clothes and escorted Aiken to police headquar- ters where a charge of disorderly con duct was docketed against him. He will be tried before Recorder Baber this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-21
TO RELEASE PRISONERS.
Thirteen win Be Given Their Freedom.
 TAaav


 Today. f < Christmas will visit those prisoners of the city who are serving short sent ences as an order to the Chief of Po- lice from Mayor Teague. following the custom of granting prisoners of cer- tain class their freedom on Christmas, extends them executive &lemency As the clock strikes thA hour of noon today nine prisoneres confined in the city prison. and i've serving time on the farm at Henderson's will be given their liberty according to the order. >.The communication addressed to the Chief of Police from the Mayor Is as follows:
 Montgomery. Ala, Dec. 20. 1907. Capt. W. H. Taylor. Chief of Police. Montgomery Ala: Dear Sir--In pursuance of an an- nual custom, heretofore adopted by the executive to release from custody short term prisoners at this season of the year, you are directed. hereby. to re- lease from the city prison. and cause to be released from Henderson's Farm. the following named prisoners, now serving time, on Saturday. the 2ist day of December, at 12 o'clock. noon.
 At City Prison-Giles Watson. Oscar Smith, Will Scott, sherman Wigham, Charles Swain, c. W. Carson, Ed Price, Mike Grubbs and Joe Hill.
 At Hendersonss--Kathlee Peek Hattie Walker. Lula Johnson, Dora Wigham and Dora Jones.
 Yours very truly,
 "W. Nj. Teague,
 Mayor"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-21
GERMAN LIBEL SUIT. Representative of Kaiser Sat Through nut fha Trial.

>~~~-~-9---- Representative of Kaiser Sat Through
 nut the Trial.
 Berlin, Dee. 2--Emperor William, who is following the evidence taken in the -ffarden-von Moltke libel suit with the utmost attention, today sent Lieu tenant Proertner der Hoelle, of the Fu- sileers, to the court house as a. special representative in order to secure q full and impartial report of the proceedings.
 The judges decided to permit the lieutenant to remain in court when the remainder of the public was exr cluded, and he was thus enabled to cb- tain the details of the trying ordeal which Prince Phillip Zu Gutenberg nn- derwent during the secret session this afternoon when he remained for three hours on the witness stand.
 owing to the exclusion of the press and the public from the session and the close secrecy observed by all persons connected with the case, no state ments on which reliance can be placed are obtainable regarding the testi- mony adduced.
 Frau von Efbe also was on the stand for an hour and a half. When she en- tered the court she Was pale and ner- vous, but when she left her face was flushed and she seemed to be excited.
 Count yon Molfke. who was present throughout the session, also Is said to have been examined
 The repprts in circulation that all further proceedings fin the suit will be held in chambers have caused general disappointment. for the opinion pre-. <lils that couRt Kuno yon Moltke should be .givenSan opportunity to re- habilitate himself before the public. which heard the terrible charges brought against him at the previous trial. The case is expected tp continue until December 24.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-21
ACCOUNTS rRoPEaLr KEPT.
Auditor Williams on staAd In ths
 WaIsh Trial.

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 Chicago. Dee. 12o.--At the trial of John R. Walsh. President of the Chi. cago National Bank today for the al- legged misrepresentation of the funds of the bank, A. F. Williams, Auditor of the Illinois Southern and Southern In- diana Railway was cross examined by John S. Miller for the defense.
 The Government had maintained that Williams's direct examination showed improper entries to have been made on the railroad construction accounts to swell them and make the properties appear of greater value. MT. WH- Hams stated that the railway accounts were correctly kept in accordance with the regulation of the Interstate Com- merce Commission. Walsh, he said. had given him no instructions concerns ing the accounts.
 Mfr. Williams testified that the sur- plus net earnings of the Southern Inc diana for the year 1904-1905 amounted to S1.006.3es. December 1s 1905. there we're outstanding $7.52s,0oo of first Anortgage bonds for which s6.fi5.200 had been received and $2.000.000 of bond certificates for which there had been received sfs15.0o0. a total of Ss.- 526,000 of outstanding securities for which $S.230. 200 had been received.
 National Bank Examiner E. P. Moxey was again recalled to the witness stand. He was asked to identify four balance books which should be pre- pared by him and his assistants. and which purported to show recapftula- ton of investments made by the three Walsh banks from 1892 to the date of suspension of tho institutions. Mir. waish's attorneys objected on various technical grounds to the introduction of the books. Judge Anderson said that the books were competent evf- dence but said he would listen to- fur ther argument tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-21

Robert Latta Laverty. on Thursday evening. December 26, 1907. at 7:50 o'clock. St. Peters Church. Talladega. 
 Mrs. w. E. Oats of vicksburg, Miss. is visiting her daughter, Mrs. B. F. Lipscomb at the LAmIne apartments.
 Miss Bessie Morrison has gone to Selma to attend the woodruff-Do
 Miss Mildred Andrew will entertain of Friday. December 27. and on the af- ternoon of the same day she will en- tertain . number of friends at cards. r Mrs. George l.. Harris will leave tomorrow for New York where she will spend several weeks with her daugh- ter Miss Nary Ellen Harris. svho is q Harris was one of the attractive young women who attended the annual ban. quet of the Southern Club on Wednes- day in New York.
 Miss Helen vickers and Mr. Alvin vickers, who are attending the Uni- versity of Alabama. will return home for the holidays.
 Miss Eulas Atkinson will spend the holidays with her parents. Mir. and Mrs o. F. tAkinson.
 
 Mrs. E. s. Thigpen has gone to We Sarents
 Mrs. S. A. Powell, of Hurtsboro. who has been visiting her daughter. Mrs. Mrs. c. F. Williams, at her home on Capitol Heights.
 Miss Marguerite Donaldson will leave today. today for for Evergreen and Brewton.
 Mir. H. c. Clendon and little son, Her. bert. of /Andalusia. passed through the city Thursday en route to Banner to attend the marriage of his brother-in- non. The bridal party passed through the city list night on visit to his sister in 4ndalusias !
 Miss Lily Mae Cox. who has been vis- ting her aunt, Mrs. M c. Davis, s1a Sayre Street. has returned to her home in Three Notch.
 Misses Lillie Belle Rankin, Mary Douglass Ella Mae Penn. Sallie David ton, stopped over in Montgomery, en route to Selma. where they will spend .christmas.
 MISSeS Lucy ana LOU sGautteF, or rus kegee. are guests at the Exchange Ho. tel.
 Her friends in Montgomery will re- gret to hear of the severe Illness of Miss Nell Dudley at her home in Ben ton. e
 The Beauvoir Club will entertain at Christmas german on Christnae evening. -. Ee
 Miss Lannie Barnes will return home from the University of Alabama to spend the holidays with her parents. Elder and Mrs. J, M. Barnes.
 Miss Ada Young. who is studying voice at the Randolph Macon College, returned home Thursday to spend the holidays with her parents. Mir. and Mrs.
 Mrs. Jules Dunham and children who have been visiting her sister. Mrs. Ed ward Burton, for several days, left for their home in Pensacola Thursday.
 Miss Blanche Mohr. who is student at the Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans. has returned home for the Christmas holidays.
 Miss Mary Cobb. student at Sweet Rriar. Va, has returned home to spend the holidays. with her parents, MT. and Mrs. J.. Lewis copbs.
 Miss Camilla Sheppard, student at Athens College will return home to spend the holidays with Mir. and Mrs. William "A. Sheppard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-21
JUROR IS AGTTATED
hR. EVANS HAS soSETHING ON HIS
 HIND.
Denmatic Incsasnf n Trial of Pettibone at Boise-Young Neville Con. tfnues His Testimony--
 DaYrow Not Present.

Boise. Idaho, Dec. 2o.--ImmediateIy after court adjourned this afternoon in the Pettibone trial after . day marked by intense interest. Juror F. J. Evans arose and asked permission of Judge Wood to make a statement to the court and the two leading counseilors.
 Judge Wood replied that 1t would not be proper for him to speak to them in private. but if he had anything to say he could speak out in open court as the jury could not be separated.
 T have no objection to speaking in tnr presence of the jury" said Evans, bNswhen Judge Wood instructed him to speak. the juror. turning to pass out with the others said: T do not think that would be proper"
 The juror was flushed as he spoke and his eyes were filled with tears. Att torneys of both sides profess to have no intination of what the juror pro- poses to tell.
 Evidence in corroboration of orch. ards testimony was given this after noon by Mrs. Ida Penney, Orchards second wife. who was on the stand all afternoon and who will be recalled to- morrow.
 Most of the morning session was con sumed in the cross examination of young Charlie Neville.
 Clarence Darrow. chief counsel for tho defense was in court again today after an illness of nearly week.
 The cross-examination of young Charles Neville was continued by Att torney Wilson at this mornings ses- sion. The witness was closely ques- toned regarding the trip from Grip ple Creek to Denver with his father and Harry Orchard. Neville again told of the trip to Cheyenne on to Cas- per and Thermopolis, where his father was arrested and taken back to Cripple Creek. He was not cross-examined in regard to the conversation which he had with Pettibone at Denver.
 In closing the crose-examsnation. Wilson questioned Neville closely in regard to being brought to Boise by Pinkerton's. The witness said he had never told any Pinkerton man what he neys part of 1t during the Haywood trial. On direct examination, Sena-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-21
CARNEGIE SAW SERVICE.

Washington. Dec. 20--The fact that Andrew Carnegie served in the military telegraph service of the War Depart
 1ent during the civil war. was duly certified in official form by General Oliver. Acting Secretary of War, to- day, in accordance with the special act of Congress authorizing the issue of such certificates.
 The records of the department show that shortly after the outbreak of the civil war. Thonias Scott, Superintendent of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com pany, who was then Assistant Secre- tary of AWar, summoned hIs assistant. Mir. Carnegie. to Washington for the purpose of establishing military tel egraph system.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-21
WANTS MINE DISASTERS
 THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED

Charleston, W. Va, Dec. Ex-Governor Dawson has sent the following to Sem ator Elkins and Senator Scott, of West Virginia:
 "In view of the great mining dis asters in Pennsylvania. Alabama and this State, whereby nearly 1000 men have lost their lives within the past few days, earnestly suggest that Con- ton raising a Commission of the best experts to make a thorough investi. gatlon of these frightful disasters. These late calamities and the increas- ingly large increase in mining acci- dents. menace the coal mining industry of the country"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-21
0'BRIEN IS TOASTED
"A JxrAMEss BANQUET.
vlsceunt Kaneu, h Ills Toast, Said , President Roosevelt 1s the Warm est and Greatest Friend
 of Jnmmn. a

Tckfo, Dec. 20.-The American Am- bassador. Thomas I. OBrien was the guest at the banquet last night of the American Friends Association of which msnt for an dnternational exposition to be held here in 1sl2. fs President.
 The banquet was attended by the most prominent official tand business men of the city. viscount Kanef, in toasting Ampassador O. Brien. said that the society was organized for the pur- pose of having 1t become an intellec- tual bridge connecting the Pacific coasts of the two nations who had as- sumed the joint responsibility of main taining peace on the Pacific; therefore the greater naval power of America, the less would be the burden of Japan. The fact that Japan had announced an declarstjon of Japan's desire to pursue peace with the Asiatics of all countries in the world.
 President Roosevelt is the warmest and greatest friend of Japan. This is the general feeling throughout Japan and the nation extends its warmest xratitude to the Americans.
 The monument to Commodore Perry erected by this association in 1901, stands facing eastward to express the national gratitude to our benefactors, the government of the greatest people on the globe.
 Ambassador OBrien's< reply was in- tended as an important pronounce ment. After giving thanks for the courtesies extended to him during his short stay, he said that the Pacific was intended to serve as great high way for the use of mankind; as high way 1t must be maintained and the re- sponsibility of securing It's freedom rested upon Japan and America. It was true that the American responsibility by far was the, heaviest because of its more extensive area and population.
 In conclusion, Ambassador OBrien paid a high tribute to the Japanese, and said their rare qualities, are well known to the world. Japan's determ- ination to make a high place for her. self among other nations, deserves. he said. the sympathy of tine entires-world.
 NEW YORK STATE APPLES.
 Large, red ones.
 50 and co cents peck.
 lB and 20 cents doxen.
 BROCK GROCERY co. 1B N. Perry St. TO6 Highland Ave.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-21
U. s. REVENUE OFFICER
 SHOT FROM AMBUSH

cb.r,otte. N. C.. Dee. 2o---while en- ra red in raid on blockade dfstilier- ies at Smithtown, Forsyth County. to- dav I. w. Hendricks, United states Revenue Officer, was shot and kileo from ambush. A ratding party oI SIX, teen oficers left winston yesterday and divided into squads sof four each. Hem drtcks was pushing into the woods ahead of his companions when killed. His assailantf escaped.
 The raid today was the third that had been made on this settlement In the past few months. in which fighting has occurred.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-21
c0UNCHMEN QUIT, THEY WANT FREE PASSES

Bristol. Va, Dec. 2o.-Following the institution of proceedings to oust tnem Constitution of virginia in accepting free masses on railroads. Jere Bunt- ing tonight resigned as President of the City Council and as Police Justice of the city. also H. D. Grunson. as member of the Municipal Governing Board.
 By agreement of counsel the pro- ceedings were quashed upon the,r ,c- si~nation. Similar action will be taken against other city officials
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-21
Mln.l.nippI Rapk ralIs.

Jackson, Miss. Dec. 2o.--The Bank of Mendenhail. located at Mendenhali, about twenty miles from here. was placed In the hands of receiver toe day. This is small State bank whose capital stock IS $18,0o0.
 Two months ago. 1t had deposits of s4O.00O and while there has been no special run they have dwindled to less than $1o,ooo. The bank had ann pie collateral and securities. but could not realize on them and was forced to close,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-21

for Borah asked Neville when he t6l4 his entire story for the first ttmeF
 TWO days ago." answered the Wit- ness.
 And to ,whom?. asked Borai.
 ITO you was the response. 2 You told us during the HayWooo trial that you would tell whst ycu Knew on the witness stand and nov before. did you notF'
 "Yes, sir" said the witness. Z Neville vas then excused.
 The State introduced an article from The Miners Magazine to show enmfty on the part of the Federation against Bradley. after which an adjournmene was taken fofh the noon recess.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-21

gers have returned to their homes. Tne tents on Artillery Square. however, sre left standing so as to be ready iof ma in case of recall to arms. The members and the supporters of Parliament have left the assembly buIldinr, and the intention is that the Assembly meet again in ordinary ses- sion tomorrow.
 {, Nisam Els Sutton has succeeded in forming . new cabinet with himself as Premier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-21
DENIES THE REPORT.
German Cruiser Net ordered to Meet
 American Fleet.

Washington. Dec. 2o-Baron Speck von Sternburg. the German Ambassa- dor, tonight denied the report that the German cruiser Bremen had been or- dered to meet the American fleet bound forSthe Pacific Ocean in South Ameri" can waters.
 The Bremen, said the Ambassador, Is now stationed fin South American wa ters, and she, like boats of other na- tions, will probably come in contact with the American neet in some port, According to tho program of the Brern- en given out six months ago. sho is ex- pected in Rio de Janeiro on January 20
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-21
CoNrEssEs TO THEFT.
Young White Boy Admits Steaiine
 Package of Jewelry.

New York, Dec. 2e.-xWilliam White 1T years old, is the confessed thief according to the police. of the ss2,ooo United States Express Company. He was arrested in Jersey City today af- ter trying to dispose of the entire col lection for $s. The sale of a ss,ooc necklace for 25 cents led to his cap ture.
 The prisoner was a helper on one of the express company's wagons tn Jersey City. His wagon carried the valuable package which he put into his pocket as the wagon was being un- loaded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-21
pate For Did FIght.

London, Dec. 20--February I has been fxed as the date for the fight between Tommy Burns. the champion heavyweight pugiIist of the world, and Jack Palmer. of Newcastle. The battle will be fought at Wonderland White- chapel, and besides BurnEs title 1t will be for a purse and side bet of $2.50o
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-21
DEAD IN NEW ORLEANS.
Joha R. Berry Was a FSinsman of Nxasarm (smImtaa

JohA R. Berry Was a kinsman of
 ~ Messrs. GaIatas.
 News was received. in Montgomery last night of the death in New Or leans of John R. Berry. a superin-. tendent of the American Sugar Refinery
 The news of the death of Mir. Berry came as a great surprise to his friends and relatives in Montgomery, where he was we'll known,
 Jules and Al Galatas of th.s city. Walter Berry, son of MT. Berry, is visiting the Messrs. Galatas. He will
 MT. Berry is survived by his wife and seven children.