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The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-01-17
THE COTTON
CONVENTION
Meeting Opens With Full Rep
TGSGntatlOn al Bfning-
ham Today,
Associated Press.

Associated Press. ~.
Birmingham, Aala., Jan. IT.
Tho third annual convention of the
Southern Cotton association began
here this morning with a large at.
tendance present, every one OF the
eleven cotton states being repre-
sonted. After invocation by Rev.
Vaughn Lagrange, of Georgia,
President Harvie Jordan presented
Mayor George b. Ward who well
coined the convention on behalf OF
tho city OF Birmingham. w. II.
Seymour, of Montgomery Ala,
president of the Alabama division,
followed in an address of welcome
on behalf of the Alabama cotton
growers, saying that the question
which the association had to deal
with was Not the production OF cot
ton so much as 1t was the market
ing. He regarded the present con-
yenton as the most important ever
held in Alabama because 1t had
much to do with the South's great
est product.
"Our cause is n just cause"
continued Mr.. Seymour. "It is as
holy as any cause for the reason 1t
looks to the welfare of our people.
1t is right and we must win"
NJ. L. Johnson, of Georgia, pres
idcnt of the Georgia division, re-
sponded to the welcome addresses.
He said in part: "My friends, it is
a war, not war of powder and
lead but a war requiring much
bravery, depending upon much
brains and calling for much sacri-
flee and patriotism, nerved arms
and inspired spirits of the Lees,
Jacksons and Johnsons, the heroes
of our lost cause, but cause never
to be forgotten"
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-01-17
Riycr SUI Rising.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Jan. 1.-THE
Ohio river continued to rise all
night and today there is no sign OF
relief. The grand central station
into which the Big -Four, Baltimore
& Ohio, Southwestern, Queen e
Crescent and some Of tho Chesa-
pcake and e, l.. & n. passenger
trains usually run was put out of
business last night and trains start
ed today from the Eighth street
viaduct. The tracks into the grand
central station arc covered with
water and freight business also was
badly crippled at o'clock today
Tho river was 56,3 feet and rising
The river was reported rising at all
points up as far as Point Pleasant.
and the tributaries continued to
pour more water into the Ohio. The
present stage in this city prevents
the passing under the bridges of
any steamer. All cellars in the
bottoms have been flooded. Bust
ness in many factories has been
paralyzod and several hundred men
are out Of work,
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-01-17
JUDGE STANLEY is PRESIDING
Judge browning Absent From Court
at Clarendon.
(From Saturdays Daily)

ub NlaFtuuOns
(From Saturdays Daily.)
Judge Frank Stanley was elected
by the bar at Clarendon this week
to preside at the term Of the district
court now in session at Clarendon
and is now, in the absence of Judge
Browning, conducting tho sessions.
Judge Browning is remaining in
Amarillo on account OF tho critical
illness Of Mrs. Browning,
Judge Stanley is from Fort
Worth and was formerly one of the
firm OF Stanley, spoontz e Thomp-
son, attorneys for the Fort Worth
& Denver railroad. He is well
known in this district and his Sc
lection met the approval Of all the
lawyers Interested.
Next week the case against II.
y. Cornelius, for the killing Of
George Higbiil is called to meet
for trial in tho Clarendon court.
After two trials in Potter county,
this case was transferred on motion
Of the court to Donley county.
There are large number OF wit
nesses called by both sides and the
case will be hard fought by both
parties.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-01-17
Railroad Quarrel in Court.
oecIal to Daily Panhandle.

bDeclal 10 DAILY fannanule'
Montgomery, Ala, Jan. 1.-THE
case of the Mobile, Janckson &
Kansas City railroad, involving
charges of mlsmanagement against
the officials Of the company, will
be called for a hearing in the Al
ALBANIA supreme court today. A re-
cent attempt of the minority stock
holders to secure permission to ex-
anime the books and records of the
road, with which they expected to
prove their allegations of dlshon-
esty, was a failure.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-01-17
Discount Rate Reduced.

London, Jan. 17.-The rate OF
discount of the Bank OF England
was reduced today from 6 to per
cent. The reduction of the bank
rate was generally anticipated hs
the per cent rate has been SO eff
fective since October that it has
been enabled to satisfactorily build
up it's reserve.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-01-17
win observe SUMS Eclipse,

Tashkent, Aslatlc Russia, Jan. ~
The German, French and Russian
scientific expeditions are today COM
plotting arrangements for the obser
Walton OF the total eclipse Of the
sun, which Will DO visible through
out Central Asia tomorrow. Balloons
and automatic instruments will be
used BIB ythe scientists in studying
the conditions OF the upper air dur
ing the eclipse. Tho preparations
arc in charge OF Professor stefnik
astronomer Of the observatory OF
Mendon, who made many Valuable
discoveries during the eclipse in
spain in August 1905. Moving pic
lures OF the scientists win be taken
In Intercourse Of Their observations.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-01-17
Tariff Sessions End.

Special to Daily Panhandle.
Berlin, Jan. 17.-Tho customs
inquiry conducted by the American
tariff commission, which has been
holding daily sessions with the
representatives Of the German gov.
ernment will como to an end today.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-01-17
To Vote on Railroad Bill.
ecial to Daily Panhandle.

special 10 DAILY HanlduulS'
Washington, D. c., Jan. IA
The bill introduced by Senator La
Toilette, limiting the hours of con-
tinuous employment of railroad men
in service to sixteen hours, will be
voted on today. The measure has
received the enthusiastic support of
Edward A. Moseley of the interstate
commerce commission, whose fig
ures in relation to accidents on
railroads during the last year have
shown the necessity for such law,
The railroad men are fighting the
bill and hope to defeat its effec-
tiveness with amendments.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-01-17
BlACKBURN'S
AMENDMENT
Kentucky Senator Offers Amend.
nlGnt TO Foraker Resolution
in The Senate,
AssocIated Press

Washington, d. c., Jan. H.
When rho Senate met today scna-
tor Blackburn offered an amend
ment to tho Foraker Brownsville
resolution disclalming any intention
on tho part Of tho Senate to Ques-
ton the Presidents right to dis
charge the negro troops. Senator
Foraker opposed the amendment
and immediately entered upon
tpeech denying the Presidents
power. II is believed that tho
lmendmnnt will delay tho final
iote on the resolution.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-01-17

San Antonio, Texas, Jan. IT,
Tho annual meet of the Lone Star
Field Trial clubs began here today
with sportsmon from several states
in attendance, Some of the hest
dogs In tho country are entered in
tho trails.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-01-17
Pacific Foundrymen Mech.

Bollingham, Wash, Jan. H.
regular business meeting of the
Pacific Coast Foundrymen's assoc
citation will be held here this even
ing. AL the leading foundrles Of the
northwest coast will be represented
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-01-17

Special to Daily Panhandle.
Dallas, Jan. IA meeting OF
the Texas baseball league has been
called to be held hero tomorrow,
when schedule for next season vii
be agreed upon, An effort win bo
made to include the former South
Toxas League cities Of Galveston,
Houston and San Antonio.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-01-17

Attend divine worship tomorrow.
Everything in the city will be
closed and the did on" and you
will feel in better touch with your
fellow-men if you attend church on
the morrow.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-01-17

Tho new ordinance passed by the
city win probably eradicate the
nuisance of those old unneeded out
houses back of the Polk street
school which have become an eye
sore to the people of that section.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-01-17
A VALUABLE CARGO.

+ Associated Press. +
+ Sacramento, Cal, Jan. 12-- +
+ Thirteen cars loaded with +
+ Goldfield ore, valued at ST. +
+ 100000 arrived here last +
r night closely guarded. Each +
+ car contained 100000 pounds +
+ of ore carefully sacked. T.
I I + %%%+%++
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-01-17
Senate Crowded.
Councilman Found Guilty.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. 12-William
A. Martin a member Of the coun-
Gil Of this city was found guilty TO-
day Of soliciting a bribe in connec-
ton with the proposed FRANCHISE
granting to the Plttsburg G. Tube
City railroad company entrance to
Pittsburg.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-01-17

bany Bulnos1 League viii celebrate
tho successful termination Of it3
first years work with n banquet
at the New Albany hotel this oven
ing. Many prominent Gcorglans
will respond TO toasts.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-01-17

The committee appointed to at
tend the TransATissouri Try
Farming Congress at Denver, Col.
Jan. "a and %, should all make it
a point to attend as the Panhandle
should be properly represented at
that meeting.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-01-17
FIGHT AMONG CHINANIEN.
> Associated Press.

= Associated Press. .
+ San Francisco, Jan. Ia =
+ During a fight last night in .
= Oakland, between members of =
r two "Tongs," two Cinnamon Z
= we're killed and five others .
= wounded. About fifty shots =
= we're exchanged in the melee. =
++44+@++@%% @+%%A+4
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-01-17
st. Louis Wool

Associated Press.
st. Louis, Jan. 12,-Wool steady
unchanged.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-12-10
Modernism a Block to
Choice of DR.. Hanna
Archbishop Riordan Urges Nam
ing of Coadiufos but Finds
Rome Is Reluctant

ROME, Dec. 9.-Cardinal Gotti, pre-
feet of the propaganda, received this
evening Archbishop Riordan of San
Francisco, who in addition to submit
ting a full report of his diocese. re-
ported to the prefect the advisability
of appointing Rev. Edward Hanna of
Rochester coadjutor archbishop of San
Francisco.
Cardinal Gotti, although admitting
that DIR. Hanna was first on the list
of candidates for that diocese and was
strongly recommended by several car
dinais and arehbishops. said DR.. Hanna
was described as protesting modernist
principles. as would appear from some
of his writings. and that, therefore. his
appointment had been held in abey-
ance.
Archbishop Riordan defended DR..
Hanna, saying that these reports were
incorrect and that his attitude had
been, greatly exaggerated. The propa-
ganda will receive further Testimony
on the subject.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-12-10
BANKERS SCORE
LAX METHODS Of
THE Commission
Say Palpable Violations of
the Law Have Been
Winked AT
DUTY IS NOT DONE
Condition of California Safe
Deposit Due to Gross
Negligence
TO ACT FOR ITSELF
Clearing House May Ap-
point an Examining
Committee
TO ACT FOR ITSELF

Bankers throughout the city united
in dcnouncing the bank commission
yesterday for the lax methods which
had allowed to exist such an amazing
system of finance as flourishcd in the
California safe deposit and trust COM
pany. The blame for the present con-
dition of affairs was laid at the door
of the commission. Charges were
made that the commission had winked
at the grossest violations of the law,
and had attempted to sustain shat
tered institution. Former members of
the commission were also denounced,
as the disgraceful condition of affairs
has continued over long period.
Homer S. King, president of the clear
ing house, and W. A. Palmer. secre-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-12-10
COHGRESSMEN n
WANT DEANE IN
The P0sTOFF|CE
Fisk My Enemy Says
Kahn and Hayes
Agrees
OPPOSED BY SENATORS
Civil Service" Is Trump
Card of Perkins to
Roosevelt
FLINT GETS IN LINE
Approves Recommendation
for Reappointrnent
of Postmaster
FLINT GETS IN LINE
BY Ira E. Bennett
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO TIE CALL

SPECIAL DISPATCH TO TIE CALL
WASHINGTON, Dec. o-Thc
president discussed the San Francisco
postmastership today with Senator
Perkins and Representatives Kahn and
Hayes. The two congressman saw
the president and Kahn advised him
that they were very anxious to have
John ]. Deane appointed postmaster.
Kahn said it was vital, in fact, that
he should have the appointment. Then
Senator Perkins appeared and the
president asked him what he thought
about it.
why, Mr.. President" said Perkins,
Il am practicing what you approach.
l believe, in civil service. / think Mr.
Fisk has made splendid postmaster.
Have any charges been filed against
him?"
The president said he did not know
of any. Perkins then suggested that it
would be a fine thing to reappoint Fisk
Kahn then told Perkins that Fisk and
his assistants We're his political enc
mics and that he believed the post
msstership ought to be at his disposal
Hayes merely said he stood with Julius
on tbs mater lie added that Fssk
had never intimated that he was a can
didste for reappoinment.
II thought Fisk was out of it said
Hayes, so stand with Julius for
Johnny Deane. The San Francisco
postofice is the only patronage that
julius has and Perkins ought to give it
to him"
Perkins has recommended Fisk for
reappointment and Flint has joined in
the recommendation. The president
said he would consult Perkins before
taking any action.
Kahn said tonight that Perkins in
sisted he was not tied to Fisk in any
way and might throw him over for
Deane.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-12-10

tary of the savings banks association.
the two organizations they represent.
Their denunciation was concurred in by
every conservative banker in the city.
.The bank commission has been moth
ing but a political dumping ground .
said King IF the commission had
done its duty such a thing could never
have happened. Every conservative
bank courts investigation, but it wants
a real investigation, not sham"
w. A. Palmer expressed practically
the same view.
"The work of the bank commission
as reflected in this failure. he said,
reduces itself to a farce. The matter
has been before the savings banks as
sociation and we have given considera-
tion to methods of bringing about a
more rigid examination
In this connection both the clearing
house and the savings banks associa-
tion have taken up the suggestion that
they maintain an examining committee
of their own with corps of expert ac-
countants This is the plan lately
adopted with great success in Chica go.
The clearing house committee keeps a
check on every bank in its jurisdic-
tion, and the slightest infraction of the
law or any move out of the path OF
conservative banking is quickly ex-
posed, and the bank ordered either to
correct its methods or to close.
Among the conservative banks bust
ness went on as smoothly as ever yes
terday. Withdrawals were smaller by
far than the deposits and there was
nothing to show that anything unusual
had occurred. Bankers generally ex-
pressed the view that it was better
to have the reckless institutions weeded
out
For some time suspicion has been
directed toward the California safe de-
posit and trust company. 1t is felt
that its elimination from the field will
clear the banking atmosphere. The
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-12-10
Must FOrtify Islands
Urges Roosevelt
SPECIAL DlspArcH TO rHE CALL

WASHINGTON. Dec. 9-George A.
Knight, in company with Senator Per-
kins, had a pleasant visit with the
president today Mr.. Roosevelt greeted
Knight warmly and called to him to
join a group while the president ham
mered into them the necessity for forti-
flying the Hawaiian Islands immedi-
ately.
Il want YOU to hear this said Roose-
velt Il want all Pacific coast people
to get together and use their infu-
ence TO push through these appropria-
tons
knight was smiling when he
emerged. He was asked il the presi-
dent had approved his bid for perma-
nent chairman of the national conven-
ton, but was noncommittal Several
national committeeman have suggested
that Knight would make a fine pre-
siding officer and they are now at work
spreading his boom Knight will re-
turn to California tomorrow.
President Roosevelt is taking the
keeneSl interest III the question Oh IOr-
tifying the Pacific coast from any pos
sible invasion of a foreign fleet Not
only has the chief executive made
strong recommendations in his messag
to congress for a large appropriation
for this purpose, but has talked the
matter over with members of congress
of the Pacific coast states
Today Representatives Hayes and
Kahn had occasion to visit the White
House to present some friends After
receiving them the president turned to
the two California members and ex-
planned to them the necessity for forti-
flying not only the Pacific coast, but the
Hawaiian islands as well.
He said he realized that more money
should be appropriated for the building
of yards and docks on the Pacific coast.
especially in view of the approaching
visit of the fleet. He made it very plain
to them that it was his desire that they
should do everything in their power to
convince congress of the necessity for
large appropriations for the proper
forti6cation of the western coast.
That all the members of California
delegation are taking the same keen
interest in the question goes without
saying, and it is their purpose to do all
they can to bring whatever pressure is
necessary upon congress in order that
the presidents wishes may be carried
out.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-12-10
Walker Is Willing to
Be State Witness
Says He Had No Part in Loofing
of Cotton Estate and Was
NOT Borrower of Bank

David F. Walker, late president of
the California safe deposit and trust
company. who is under arrest in Santa
Barbara on charge of embezzlement
in connection with the failure of the
institution. viii offer to become a wit
ness for the state In the impesding
prosecutions. Walker maintains that
he had no part in the looting of the
Cotton estate. and says that he Is per-
fectly willing to go on the witness
stand and tell all he knows. regardless
of the consequences.
He announced that he was willing
to turn over all papers in his pos
session or In the possession OF
the bank. and added that he was
confident that his innocence Of
wrongdoing would be established.
Walker pointed out that he had s42,-
600 on deposit in the institution and
that he had not been borrower at
ron<fruad ~ D--. Cor.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-12-10
ONE BANKER
FREED On
BONDS
Bartnett Secures
Liberty, Brown
Fails
Wild ScuFryIng During
the Day for Surefies
Manager of Defunct
| Concern Still
in Prison
Stockholders Committees
Chosen TO Guard Rights
Wild Scurrying During
the Day for Surefies
Stockholders Committees
Chosen TO Guard Rights

Unsuccessful in his efforts
to obtain bondsnen to go on
his bail, even after it had
been reduced by Judge Dunno
in the superior court, ].
Dalzell Brown, vice apresi-
dent and manager of the
California safe deposit and
trust company, last night re-
traced his steps to the city
prison, maintaining to the
end the calm conposure and
smiling derneanor which had
characterized him through
out the trying day, It was
not until the gates were shut
behind him and he was led
into the cells that he showed
the acute disappointment
which he felt.
William Bartnett had better
luck, and at the last moment was
able to secure bOndSmen in the
Pacific surety company and the
United States guarantee surety
company
The two defendants entered
Judge Dunne's courtroom yester-
day in the custody of detectives
Bartnett from his home in Mill
Valley and Brown from his cell in
the city prison. Except for Hiram
w. Johnson. his attorney, Brown
was alone. but with Bartnett was
his wife, William c. Peyton. Mrs.
Peyton and other friends. Brown
was almost completely isolated
Few addressed any words to him
and he stood in a corner OF the
courtroom, silent but smiling
Baftnett, on the other hand. was
haggard. sgitated and nervous. He
hurried from friend to friend. talking
earnestly with each dispatching some
to telephone. others on errands. His
wife aided him. She advanced to meet
friends with outstretched hands. sent
innumerable telephone messages and
seemed to act in the capacity of ad-
wiser
They had petitioned that the bonds.
originally set at 100000 or 100000
cash, be reduced Hiram W. John
son. speaking for Brown. asked
the court to lower the figure in view
of the present financial stringency, and
as the district attorneys ONCE. through
Assistant District Attorney HOn Cook.
said there was no objection to the
bonds being placed at $4,000 or s5O.-
600 cash. Judge Dunno reduced the
bonds to this amount Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Heney. who had charge
Of the case at its inception, left the
courtroom shortly after the appearance
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-12-10
lmpertinent Question No. 28
What Do You Want Most for Christmas?

For the most original wittiest answer to this ques
ton-and the bnefer the better-The Call will pay
FIVE DOLLARS. For the next FIVE answers
The Call will pay ONE DOLLAR each. Prize
winning answers will be printed next Wednesday
and checks mailed to the winners at once Make
your answer short and address it to
IMPERTINENT QUESTIONS.
THE CALL
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-12-10

Walter J. Bartnet upper director of the California safe
deposit company who secured his release bonds
yesterday and Attorney Crttenden Thornton who caused the
of the officers of the defunct bank Below photo
graph Barnetts paatial residence Silva island The
lower photo is of J. Dalzell Browns residence in Wash
ington street
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-12-10
INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
NEWS TO-DAY
TELEPHONE kEARNY ss
TUESDAY. DECEMBER 10. 1907
WEATHER CONDITIONS
NEWS TODAN

CONDITIONS YEsTERDAY-North wind;
cloudy; maximum tempera ture. 81; minimum, 81
FORECAST FOR ToDAY-CIoudy; fresh soutf
wind: possibly showers. Page
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-12-10
AoKI THE SCAPEGoAT FOR
BROKEN TREATY PLEDGE
Ambassador Recalled Following Re-
pudiation of Promise to Exclude
Japanese Immigrants

TOKYO. Dec. Regarding viscount
Aoki's return from Washington prom
inent papers here allege that the am
bassador promised President Roosevelt
a treaty for the exclusion of immi-
grants. but that his government subse-
quently repudiated this promise on the
ground. of viscount Aokis irresponsi-
bility.
Now the government recalls him. thus
making him the seapegoat for broken
pledge.
conservative institutions will be the
better for il.
The solidity of the San francisco
banks was never better proved than
yesterday when they were absolutely
unaffected by the sensational derei-
opnaents about them.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-12-10
CONGRESSIONAL

Senator Tillmsn introduces resolution to inve.
tigate recent proceedings Of tho secretary OF tn
treasury in connection with the financial furry
fificstes pa-o
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Continued ON Page :, Column 3
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-12-10
EASTERN

Roosevelt urges immediate fort
coast, Hawaiian islands and Phi
aDds
Congressman Kahn demands bea
master Arthur Fisk. whom he calls
enemy, while Perkins and Flint urg
meDt
Rear Admiral Evans goes aboard
and begins hnaI arrangements for th
the feet next Tuesday.
Letters in which A. Hart Mckee
as sweetheart Santa Claus" by
may figure iD divorce suit.