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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-13
DEFENSE TO FRANCE
CASTRO SEEMS DETERMINED TO
 MAKE TROUBLE.
Judge of Civil Court, in Caracas Makes serious Accusations in Connee-
 ton With Cable Company

Caracas. Friday. Aug. 2s.-Following close on President Castro's recent af. front to France when he refused to recognize the Brazilian minister as In charge of French interests in Venezu- ella, comes the accusation from the Judge of the Civil Court of first in- stance of Caracas that high officials of the French Government had instigated the revolutionary acts of the French Vico Consol Qulevreux. and that as a consequence the Venezuelan Govern ment reserves the right to bring what action against the government Of France 1t may deem consistent.
 This sensational statement threaten ing the revelation of new scandals and which cannot but stiii further embltter France against Venezuela, was made by Judge Chlmies in his decision In the trial of the French Cable Com pany for compliclty in the Matos rev olution. and in which he condemns the company to pay an enormous hne of almos s5,000,0 besides large addi- tional damages to be assessed by ex- perts.
 President Castro probably has small expectation of getting any cash from the French Cable Company. but he Is believed to have a very determined Intention to get the coast cables in part payment for this hne and as chastlsement for the complicity in the revolution.
 These cables connect all of the prin- eipal seaports Of the country and cost almost million dollars to lay. They would be of great strategic import ancs to the national government, es- peclaiiy in case of revolution
 As soon as a revolution breaks out In Venezuela, telegraphic communi- cation Is constantly interrupted be- cause It is such an easy thing for the revolutionists and their sympa- thizers to keep the wires cut. With the coast cables Castro could ai- ways maintain uninterrupted cemmu- nication with all the large ports.
 The reason that Venezuela has been absolutely cut off from the world for AS many years now Is that President Castro has insisted. as basis of set- pany, that these cables be ceded to the government as indemnity for the par tieipation In the revolution. The conn pany has always refused. saying 1t would not look well to give away a million dollars worth of the stock holders property. But President Cas- tro will soon get these cable lines by legal process unless the French Gov. ernmAnt at last takes some stand in support of the company.
 France has never been willing to do this on account of the overwh elm In q evidence against the company and also presumably because of the existence In castro's hands of those Aocuments ts which Judge Chimies now says are good ground for the bringing by tn 6 Venezuelian Government Itself of an actior for damages against the French nation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-13

ables them to know when. cotton was contracts against 1t and hold these
 Masnsss a to sSMs SDy tRsn sr So cotton. represented ct true valLe. hung as . club over procrastinattng consum- srs with the tnsvitsbis rise. the spin ts. ssts bought his supplies in advance of his actual need.
 ,, Tn thoss days; spianers were ,eal. secrets. and the one was never per mitted to know how much cotton the other had, needed. or wantes. During the brief period of reyolutionary tae- all thts has been changed. It matters litue now. whether the spinner tells how much cotton he needs or keeps the iuformation to himself.
 The South has been almost totally eliminated as a speculative factor, and since there Is no other large body in
 s wors es m. sus ihs sonS Sn SS0tsGn prosper when cotton prices are high, there. Is no one to buy cotton. and hold t when the spinnsys procra:tinste consequently. one may now really uIderstand the motive and the good sseG Of sRe Ins day spasrs @ess ings, and gatherings of all sorts that are constantly being held abroad. Their only enemies nave Dsen QrlVeh from the neld, and the one and only factor remaining for them to fight, is the farmer and against him they entoy the cooperation of nine out of ten speculators the world over.
 Under such conditions. the~ longer the consumer delays buying the great CT becomes the burden on the produc-
 whc Is hSlsps aS1aa ss sottSs tSs dsy cry of cotton costs less to carry and may be made just as -.fective in re- avaiia6ie supply. is the act of storing that bale. and refusing to sell 1t. and yet the man who produced the bale might under just contract receive all the benefits that would accrue from its sale hy the farmer direct to the
 "The absence of this -upporting eie. ment Is therefore. largely. if not who'll ly responsibls for the severe back set received by the business of selling cot day lack of scsvs efIort the part of -that portion of the cotton market which encourages the biggest possible demand for the South's pro- duet.
 on,. when the movement becomes heavy
 and holders begin to tire of the burden
 they will then be carrying. It is also the reason why such friends of the staple remaining. do not help the cause men , % paid ssoCsoo in Cash lietie a fsss isss than a. year ago. to become acquainted with the reason. even in the face of | deep rooted belief that the crop is smaller and consumption larger than
 "on the week. New Orleans. gained sixteen points~on December, (S. .s4) and l 3-16 cent on middlIng spots @ 3-l6).'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-13
BETHEA-WEAVER.

Anniston. Sept, 2.-(Special. IA brilliant social event of the early fall was the marriage of Miss Mary Nor gan Weaver Of Greensboro, Ga. 10 pr. Thomas Jefferson Bethea of Madi- son. Ga, yesterday afternoon.
 The bride is sister Of Mir. and Mrs. Walter Jones. and the Jones resi- dence on Leighton Avenue was a bower of ferns, palms and roses. At the far end of the drawing room a floral altar was improvised, and the color scheme Of pink and white was tastefully carried out with La France and brides roses.
 only the relatives and near friends of the bride witnessed the ceremony performed by Rev J. D. Simpson.
 The bride. entering with her brother. pr. Olin H. Weaver was met at the altar by the groom and best man. Oscar Thompson She was gowned In a dainty creation of hgured net and French lace. and carried a shower bouquet of brides roses,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-13
INDEPENDENCE CANDIDATES
 HAD TO GET NEW QUARTERS

Birmingham. Sept, 12.--fspeciaL)-- After paying for the use of the audi. torium at the Birmingham High School the leaders of the Independence Par ty bere who are arranging for a speak ing Monday niRht at which W, R. Hearst. the well known New York newspaper man and organizer of the party, Thomas L. Hisgen, nominee for President. and J. T. Graves. nominee for Vice President. and others are to make addresses. were informed today that the contract would have to be called of as the rules governong the school building provide against any political meetings being held in the place.
 The leaders here bestirred them- selves and rented the Hlppodrome, which will hold four or five thous- and people. The newspaper mem ot Birmingham are making preparations to entertain Hearst and Graves after the speaking with little lrpromp'u luncheon at one of the local hotels. It Is expected that there will be a large attendanee at the speaking Mon- day night many attending more out of curiosity than to participate as partisans in the gathering.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-13
Ne.O Orleans Report

Nav orleans, Sept. t2--tSpeclall-- rn tt" summary of the cotton market situation tomorrow. the Times Demo- cra1 esrbsre w was encouragement in Liver. pool.s attitude yesterday. but the New York leaders were against the marx. et' and New Orleans, denied support and co;operation by the soSsn; can.ncHsntl %s i iy. the rise of the short ssssiop trading
 "spinners taklpgs are large by com. nns exports, while port receipts during the past few days have been relaeiVs-
 asy of ssssSSaS sSsas s s sf ts ss'tSa seI i: ings from the interior Yesterday the world was beaiish on cotton, and atfri- butes the predomii.ancs of pessimis! of demand for forward business. Tn other words, while hand to mouth buy. ing is holding the spot market steady. ycIuIlae, and in tangible form Is not be- ing accumulated for the future impaira the bullish cause to such ap extent as to render most bullish 'velopments of little or no consequence whatever,
 "Ordinariiy at this time of year, ex- porters generally are well sold ahead. and the fact that they arealmost bear of terest in the cause, or causes under lying such situation.
 "In other years. spinners have fear ed practically only one market factor. and that factor was the supporting power the South on occasion might generate through the speculative mar
 There was never any .ear that the cotton the South had grown. would cease to exist or not he for sale whom needed by the spindles or that. the farmers wouldn't let 1t so at a reason able price.
 But the presence ef many men of means scattered through the South. whose acutenesa and judgment en-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-13
LAYMEN'S MISSIONARY MEET-
 ING HAS AUSPICOUS OPENING

Birmingham, Sept. 12.--(Speciai.)-- The Laymen's Missionary meeting of the North Alabama Conference. Meth odlst Episcopal Church. South, began at the First Methodist church in Birm- inEham this morning with more than half hundred representatives from various churches in North Alabama present The welcome address was de- livered by Rev. J. A. Duncan. of the First church. and Samuel Blackwell. of Decatur delivered the response. A number of interesting papers were read and addresses were delivered.
 The sessions will continue through Sunday. It Is expected that many men and women of Birmingham and the immediate district will attend the meeting Sunday and a most profitable session will be held. Governor Co., mar is on the program for an ad dress on "Mlsslons--the Duty of the Whole Church"
 Judge W. H. Thomas Is also on the program with the same subject.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-13
Roaa Glenn Caae.

Birmingham, Sept. l2.---(SpecIaI.)-- It is understood that the facts in the case of Rosa Glenn, charged with murder and convicted by jury in the Criminal Court. will be presented to Governor Conner. It seems that after the woman's conviction and sentence of twenty years. a motion was made for a new trial. The docket shows that the motion was overruled the lat ter part of June and since that time the woman has still been in jail. She was carried into the court room Sat- urday morning and her attorney was about to argue why a new trial should be granted when Assistant Solicitor Alrd called the courts attention to the fact that such a motion had already been overruled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-13
BRYAN IN MARYLAND
CANDIDATE WILL SPEND TODAY
 WITH MIR. McGRAw.
VIII Meet Henry Gassswsy Davis And Discuss Pelitics--Makes Second Denial of Hearst story.

Cumberland, Md, Sept, 12-sFarmers and laborers from three states. Penn sylvania, West Virginia and Maryland were addressed here by William J.. Bryan today and tonight The first speech was in the afternoon to the far mers and the second principally to laboring men. largely miners.
 Tn both instances. the Democratic candidate reiterated his views concern ing Mir Taft and his attitude toward the Republican platform. The tariff. trusts, publicity of campaign contribu- tions, guaranty of bank deposits and the labor question were discussed at length. Mir. Bryon's remarks being sub stantially those delivered yesterday in his speech in Ohio and at Wheeling. w. Va
 The afternoon speech was made under a, blazing sun. whose rays beat pitilessly down on the heads of the speaker and the great crowd which stood in the city hall plaza to hear him.
 A woman directly in front of the platform was overcome by the heat MT. Bryan, observing her illness. sus- she had been taken away before re- suming.
 Arriving here at 8 o'clock in the morning in his special car, 'Olivette. '" Mir. Bryan was at once taken in hand by Mayor Kean. John Heating. John Brophy and other prominent Democrats of the state. A program of entertain ment had been provided and the Demo- cratic candidate after breakfast was taken on a long automobile ride over the city and the surrounding country. Later he held a reception at his hotel.
 The largest gathering was tonight when the Democratic candidate. in talking to the laboring men. pointed out what the Denver convention had done for them in promising remedial Legislation affecting the laboring mans status. His remarks were roundly cheered.
 Mir. Bryan, accompanied by Demo- cratic National Committeeman John T. Mccsraw of West Virginia. former Gov ernor Jennings of Florida, Secretary Rose and the correspondents who have been accompanying him on his several Journeys. left here at $40 o'clock to- night for Deer Park. where they will DC the guests until Sunday night of MT. McGraw There MT. Bryan is ex- pected to meet Henry Gassaway Davis. former Democratic candidate for vice president. with whom 1t is presumed Mir. Bryan will confer political topics.
 MT. Bryan will not permit himself to be drawn into any personal discus sion with William R. Hearst in con- nection with the latter's statement made in Atlanta last night and again today that Mir. Bryan had asked the support of Mir. Hearst In the present campaign promising in return his sup port of Mir. Hearst in 1912. There is nothing to say" said MT. Bryan to the Associated Press repre- sentative. "except that the statement of Mir Hearst is absolutely false in every particular. met him at his house and also at the home of Dr. John W. COX some time last fall or winter. but at neither place. nor any where else was there any conversation which by any possibility could be dis torted Into such a proposition"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-13
WiII sIern OYer r;nne.

Birmingham, Sept. l2.-(SpeciaL)- "It's a knotty problem and if the of- feer has softened In his testimony be- cause he believes the woman innocent. It is commendable. I will sleep over the case two nights and render my decision Monday"
 The speaker was Judge Samuel L. Weaver, of the Criminal Court. who had been asked to grant Ada Booze convicted of selling whiskey. a new trial. The woman was ined $500 and given a term of six months. It was shortly after the prohibition law went into effect in Jefferson
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-13
BELI.-LoCKE.
Invitations Issued To q weddlng Tn
 Greennboro.

tnvitahohs Issued To Wedding fn Greensboro.
 Greensboro. Sept. i2.-(speeiaI.,-- The many friends and acquaintanees of the contracting parties will be in- terested in the following announce ment.
 Invitations to the marriage have been issued to out of town friends:
 Mrs. James Whitehead Locke re- quests the honor of your presence at the marriage Of her daughter. Maria Bayne to Mir. John Dupont Bell. on Tuesday. September 22. 1908. at s.s0 o'clock. Saint Paui's Episcopal Church. Greensboro. Ala"
 There was large attendance at the recent mass meeting in Greensboro Of the farmers and business men of the county. A committee composed of ]. B. stickney. T. T. Syring, R. H. de Graffenreid and S. R. Ross, was ap- pointed to fix price on cotton seed The price set was twenty-five cents per bushel and the farmers and mer- chants were earnestly urged not to sell their seed for a less price. Dr. Robert W. Poellnitz, a recent graduate of the Louisville Medical College. has left for Walla Walia.. Washington. where he will make his home. sell
 John Locke, former citizen A6 Greensboro. after a visit here to Ma mother, has returned to New orleaRs.
 pr. S. M. Hosmer. president of fthe Southern University, invites the pHbllc to the opening of the university on Wednesday September le. The Greens boro graded school will open septem- Der 14.
 Miss Shelby Garrett has returned from an extended trip through the North and Canada.
 Mrs. A. I. Selden. of Mobile, is vis- .Na l e H
 Mrs. J. P. Anderson and daughter Miss Annia Graham, have returned from a protracted visit in South Car olinR-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-13
CItr ns Anniatan wIIl sne.

Anniston, Sept l.-(specisL 1.-The city of AnnIston will at once institute mandamus proceedings against the County Commissioners to compel them to pay over to the city the sum of s4,50O, said to be due from the county. the city's portion of the county read fund. This was the conclusion of the Council last night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-13
MOBILE HOME BURNS.
Residenenee Is Destroyed and Loss
 s2,S5O.

Mobile. Sept. t2.-tSpecial. )--An alarm sent In from Box e4, located a mIle or more from the fire. called the Are department to the home of Mrs. George capps. on Duyal street near Michigan avenue at Il o'clock to- night
 The dwelling valued at sl.sOO, house. hold furniture worth $l.000 and s3SO In money were destroyed.
 The family was away from home at the time Of the Ire.
 Mrs Capps Is a daughter of Assist 6nt Fire Chief George W. Myrick. The origin of the fire Is unknown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-13
Death of slr. AItersohn.

A message was received here yestar. day from Denver. Col, announcing the death at that place of Joe Altersohn. a young dealer in dry goods and ciith- ing of this city. MT. Alterrohn was c ative of Roumania, but had been in this country about nine years and in this city about five years he was about 31 years of age.
 About four years ago, he married Miss Katie Goldstein of Birmingham, wno with one child survives him. He also leaves his father and mother, one brother and two sisters in Bucharest
 The body will be shipped from Den yer to Birmingham where 1t will be laid to rest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-13
MRS. 5. $. WATKINS DEAD.

Prominent Woman of Huntsville Passes
 Away Suddenly.
 nuntsvilIe. sept. I2.-tspecIaI. D---The death of Mrs SaIlle spotswood Watkins aged 65 years. occurred yesterday at her home on Randolph street.
 The end was very sudden and was due to heart failure. Mrs. Watkins was the widow of the late pr. William H, Watkins. for many years a prominent druggist of this city. She was born and reared in huntsville and was related to many proml- nent families here Seven ehildre survive her.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-13
COTTON SINNERS MEET
southern Assoeiation Hoids Session in Charlotte.

Charlotte.
 Charlotte. N C., Sept l2--A special meeting of the Southern Soft Yarn Spinners Association was held here to- day with the largest attendance in a long time. many cotton states being represented.
 The curtailrnent of the nifty per cent agreed on in June has been carried out and the stock on hand has been much reduced. It was the opinion of the spinners that the demand for yarns had picked up more within the past three weeks than during many previous mos nths.
 All mills were urged bX the associa. tion not to run unless they have orders showing q profit The attendance to. day represented. 32S,000 spindles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-13
BIG COTTON WAREHOUSE.
Largest sn World to be Erected ia New
 f1rleanm.

L0FGest Sn world to DC Efeeaed tn New
 Orieaps.
 New Orleans, La. Sept. I2--Tentative plans for q public cotton warehouse to cost several million dollars and to be the largest in the wordt were announce cd today by president ". B. Thompson of the NewOrieans Cotton Exchange. Mir. Thompson said 1t was proposed to ask both the state and city of New house, which Is to be located here s,- For Style there's nothing finer than that shovvn in cur fall suit models. Prickett-Gerson Go, 2s Dexter Ave.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-13

The Archbishop of York. England, mas personally denied that he is to resign despite all the reports to the fact that he is to retire
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-08-23

DO you mean to say Mr.. Wilson sent
you to dispose of this stone 10 me?" he
demanded.
Not exactly. sir showed il 10 him.
and he recommended me to come TO
you
"Ah. l see. Sit down, there" in
dicating a chair near the door. The
diamond merchant himself sat at his
desk. but they were in full view of each
other
Where did you get it," he asked.
Il found it,
quite so. But where"
AT this moment l do not wish to go
into details. but il is mine. mine only.
and | am quite willing that You should
make every inquiry 10 satisfy yourself
that il was not stolen. l suppose that
is what you fear?"
Sheer wonder kept the Jew silent for
space.
Mr.. Wilson told me it was worth
several hundreds OF pounds
Did he, really?'
Yes He said you would treat me
quite fairly. so l wish you 10 advance
me few pounds until you have de-
cided upon its real price. You see, sir.
l am very poor. and my present APP
pearance creates an unfavorable inn
preston. Still, | am telling you the alb
solute truth. and l show my confidence
in you and in my own case by Offering
to leave the diamond with you on your
receipt, together with a small sum Of
money"
Philip thought he was getting on very
well. Isaacstein's large eyes bulged at
him, and speech came but slowly. He
leaned forward and rummaged among
some papers. Then he opened a draw
er and produced a magnifying glass,
with which he focused the diamond.
Yes. il is worth six or seven hun
dred pounds" he announced, but il
Continued on Page IL.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-08-23

He sent me to you on matter of bus
mess. 1t is Of a private nature. Can
you give me a few minutes aloneH
1saacstein was a big-headed, hig-
shouldered man. tapering TO a small
point at his feet. He looked absurdly
like top. and surprise or emotion OF
any sort caused him 10 sway gently.
He swayed now and every clerk loolled
up, expecting him to fall bodily onto
the urchin with the refined utterance
who had dared to penetrate into the po-
tentate's Office with such a request.
Kimberley, Amsterdam and London
combined to lend effect to Isaacstein's
wit when he said:
rs this joker
All the clerks guffawed in chorus
Fortunately, Isaacstein was in good
humor. He had just purchased a pearl
for two hundred and fifty pounds,
which he would sell to Lady Somebody
for eight hundred pounds, to match an
other in an earring.
1T appears TO be- said Philip, wnen
the merriment had subsidized.
For some reason the boys grave.
earnest eyes conquered the big little
mans amused scrutiny.
Now, boy, be quick" he said. testi-
ly. and every clerk bent to his task
II have told you, sir. I wish to have
a few minutes conversation with you
with regard to business of an important
nature"
You say Mr.. Wilson sent you-Mr.
Wilson of Grant & Sons?"
Yes. sir
Isaacstein yielded to amazed curios-
ity.
step in here he said, and led the
way to his private office. surprising
himself as well as his assistants by
this concession.
II want you to buy this he said,
handing over the diamond
Isaac took il, and gave it one critical
glance. He began 10 wobble again.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-08-23
CHAPTER ".
ISA ACSTEJN

The keen, strong, March wind soon
blew the clouds from his brain. He did
not hurry toward Hatton Garden. He
sauntered. rather. with his right hand
clinched on the tiny parcel in his peck
The Jewish outlook., 1908-01-31
Good Manners

Manners are not lik' clothes: it s Il
bad thing to have tw, suits of them
one for best and one for everyday.
Wear your best manners all the time:
they suffer more by being put away
than by constant Use If you keep
your best manners for company. they
will fit you i'll. and your visitor VIII
suspect they were put on for him.
Wear your second best clothes at home
if you will. not your second best man
ncrs. TO whom. in heaven namc is
il worth while to be courteous il not
to the people you love best9