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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-03-30

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-02
NEGROES STRUNG UP FOR
 INCI1ING RACE HATRED

Russellville, Ky, August 1.-(Special J. The bodies of four negroes swung from the limbs of the, old hanging tree' on the Nashville pike. noted for it's many hangings. when the sun rose this morn ing
 They had been taken from the Logan county jail during the night and lynched by mob of 50 men. The victims were Virgil Jones, Tom Jones. Robert Jones ! and Joe Riley.
 The causs of the lynching was the mur- der of Jarrtsi Cunningham, white farm CT, living us 1T AllensVille. Ky, in Todd county. Kentucky, bA Rufus Browder, colored, week ago.
 Browder is in Jail in Louisville for safe keeping. The negroes who were lynched belonged to a lodge which had passed a resolution indorsing the murder of Gun ningham. For this the four were arrested on a charge of conspiracy.
 Last night the mob quietly entered Rus sellville, went to the home of Jailer Butt, covered him with guns, secured the pris- oners and hanged them so quietly that the town did not know about it until this morning. Not a shot was fired. Two of the negroes were in their night clothes. Pinned to one was this note:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-02

Fairview, Lincoln, Neb., August l.- The preliminary draft of the speech of acceptance of w. J. Bryan was fin . ished today and it is now being set up in type. Proofs will be submitted to the democratic nominee Monday or Tuesday, when the final corrections will be made and the speech completed by the 5th instant
 MT. Bryan was absent from Fairview most of the day attending the funeral of neighbor and also making ar rangements for the printing of his speech Upon his return home he found awaiting him number of visi- tors Among these were R. M. Hitch, vice president of the Bryan and Kern club of Savannah, Ga, who told him that Georgia was safely democratic. A delegation of Tammanyites also called. The party was composed of John s. Whalen, secretary of state; AS semblyman James J. Hoey and James M Foley, New York city; Michael Scul- ly. city clerk, New York city, and r.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-02

Let this be a warning to your nggers to let white people alone, or you will go the same way. You lodgers had better shut up or quit"
 The negroes were cut down by the offi- cials this morning. They were members of the lodge in the southern part of the county and just when the entire county was stirred up over the brutal murder of Cunningham by Bowdre, they had a big meeting and expressed their approval of Providers deed.
 The excitement In the vicinity ran so high that it was feared a race war would result, but the four leaders In the meeting were arrested and brought to this city and these were the men who were lynched last night. The murder which started the whole trouble, was one of the most brutal in the history of Logan county. Browder was discharged from Cunninghain's efn- ploy. He lay In wait for Cunningham. When the latter came near his hiding place Browder fired at him. killing him instantly.
 The negro was placed in jail at Rus sellvile and a mob was immediately formed The sheriff, fearing that vio- lence would be attempted. took Browder into the woods for the night. After the mob dispersed Browder was taken to Bowling Green and later to Louisville, where he Is now in jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-02
Attorney General BonapaTte De- cIares That Banks May
 Forfeit Charters
GUARANTY FUND SAID
 ID BE AGAINST LAW
Ruling of Attorney General Is Based on the Ground That National Banks Cannot Guarantee ObIiga-
 tons of Third Party.

Washington, August 1.-In a formal opinion rendered by Attorney General Bonaparte on the request of Secretary Cortelyou of the Treasury it is held to be illegal for any national bank to enter into a contract or other arrangement with state officials for the purpose of creating a guaranty fund out of the banks deposits or capital stock to be used in paying the depositors of any bank included within the terms of a state statute any deficiency there may be in the amount to be received by them from assets of such banks in the event Of its failure.
 Secretary Cortelyou requested the At torney Generals opinion "as to the legal right of national banks in the state of Oklahoma to contribute toward the guar anty fund or to avail themselves of the other privileges of the state banking act"
 In the course of an extended opinion Attorney General Bonaparte says:
 "The statute of Oklahoma to which you call my attention creates a state banking board, composed of certain designated state officers and requires the said board to levy against the capital stock an assessment of 1 per cent Of the banks daily average deposits, with certain deductions, upon each and every bank organized and existing under the laws of the state. This assessment Is to constitute what is designated as a 'depositors' guaranty fund, and addi- tional assessments are to be levied against the capital stock of the banks, proportionately to the amount of their deposits, so as to always maintain the fund at the designated amount.
 Tt is generally recognized that a $. national bank has no power to guar antee the obligations of a third party, unless in connection with a sale or transferof it's own property, and as an incident to the banking business.
 Tt has been argued that the bank in this case would not guarantee the ob- legations of other banks, but would only agree to put the state of Okla homa, through it's banking board, in funds to make effectual such a guaran- ty on it's part. I think this is a dis tinction without a difference.
 T have not overlooked the fact that by the means of the proposed contract between the bank in question and the state or its banking board. the said bank agrees to do nothing which shall be in conflict with the federal law; but this provision Is not relevant for the entire contract ultra wires for a na- tional bank is prohibited by the intent of the statute. l hold that such is the fact with respect to the contract pro- posed in this case; that it is illegal for the officers of any national bank to en- ter into such an agreement as is con templated by section of the Okla homa statute, and that persistent and willful action to this effect on the part or any such bank would be just cause for the forfeiture of it's charter"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-02
An Orderly Election.

Washington, August 1.-Provisonal Gov ernor Magoon of Cuba, in dispatch to Secretary Wright from Havana, tonight cables his unstinted praise of the manner in which the election in Cuba had been conducted, and says that the orderly man ner in which they have proceeded and the vote cast should remove all doubt as to the ability and desire of the Cuban people to hold fair and peaceful elections. The next elections to be held will be for presidential electors and members of congress. Probably this will be held in December the date depending entirely upon the manner in which the admins tration of affairs is conducted in the meantime by the municipal and provincial officials chosen today and upon the gen. eral tranquility of the island. Governor Magoon said:
 Tn the city of Havana the vote was slightly in excess of 50 per cent of the registration. The indications are that the vote in the provinces will De larger, but as the registration was forced the per- centage compares favorably with the votes cast at elections in the United States. Perfect order amounting to ab- solute tranquility has prevailed through out the island. Only the civil authorities were utilized in preserving peace. The campaign has been active and conducted as though 1t were a national election. In practically all of the municipalities each of the national parties had tickets in the field, and in some towns independent tickets was on the ballot. The new law under which the elections were held has proved successful. The officers elected were six governors, 10 provision council men, S2 municipal mayors and 124S muni- cipal councilmen."
 In the absence of Secretary Wright from the city General Clarence R. Edwards, chief of the insular bureau. forwarded the cablegram to him at Westchester, N Y, and also telegraphed 1t to Judge Taft at Hot Springs because of his interest in Cuban affairs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-02
BRYAN HAS COMPLETED
 SPEECH OF ACCEPTANCE

H. Walsh. private secretary to Justice Newburger, and they stopped off at Lincoln between trains to pay their respects. MT. Bryan was much grati- fled to hear from them that the democ- racy of New York would cast a solid vote for him. The question of the democratic nominee visiting the em- pire state came up and while no date has been decided on. MT. Bryan inn parted the information that 1t was his intention to go there and deliver sev- eral speeches.
 This afternoon the protests of Victor Rosewater against the fusion of dem- ocrats and populists on Bryan presi dential electors were argued before Secretary of State Jenkins Arthur Mullen of O'Neil appeared in behalf of A. D. Cameron, candidate from the Sixth district and also for some of the other candidates protested. Victor Rosewater and others presented the contestants side of the case. It Is be- lieved either way the secretary of state may decide the matter it will be carried up for an opinion by a justice of the supreme court as is allowed by the law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-02
BIRD SLAUGHTER
 TO BE CHECKED

London August IA bill to check the wanton slaughter of beautiful plumage birds was introduced In the House of Lords May 12 by Lord Averbury (Sir John Lubbock), and passed second read ing one week later. It was then refer red to a select committed for recommen- dation as to the best method of carrying out the desired object. This committee reported today In favor of the bill, and expressed the belief that 1t would be not only of general advantage. but render more effective the legislation adopted in the United States, India and Australia. to the same end. The committee urges the government to endeavor to secure in ternational action in this direction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-02
Railroad Case pIsmissed.

Norfolk, Va, August 1.-An action brought in the state courts here by tho Norfolk Cold Storage and Ice company against the Norfolk and Western rail. way for the recovery of many thou sands of dollars upon alleged coal freight rates discrimination charges and subsequently, removed to the United States court was today dis missed by Judge Waddill. The case came up on demurrer. which was sustained, the court holding that 1t was without jurisdiction. The plaintiff appealed and judgment was suspenued for 60 days undAr this Annaal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-02
No News on Panama Affairs.

Oyster Bay, N. r., August 1.-Nei- ther Secretary of War Wright nor Sec. retary Bishop of the isthmian canal commission had anything nf import ance to say today about their confer ence on the Panama situation with the President. Secretary Bishop sad that they thoroughly discussed canal zone affairs from an administrative point of view, but had no news to. make public on the subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-02
Dead Mans Body Found.

Atlanta, August 1.-Bicycle police men tonight discovered the body of a man on Piedmont avenue near the state capitol shot through the head. Three persons have identified the body as that of Lloyd Hardwick of Macon, Ga. It is stated by the police, after a thorough examination of the body and the wound, that the man had been killed. Two suspects have been placed under arrest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-02
COLU MBUS CAMP
 FILLING UP FAST

Columbus Miss, August 1.-(Special)- Mai. Gen. S. R. Keesler, Lieut.. s. M. Stein. Sergt. Peter James, Buglers Albert Marx and Will Harlow and Lieut.. Col. w. M Hammer. judge advocate general on General Keeslers staff, arrived this templated the automobile trip. but bad roads made this form of transportation impossible
 General Keeslers headquarters were already in applepie shape for him. The party went directly to Camp Noel and is comfortably settled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-02

Mt. Airy, Ga.. August 1.-(Special.)-A decision was handed down this afternoon by Judge Emery Speer of the United States court which in effect makes per manent the injunction promulgated by him restraining the railroads of the southeast from placing in effect the pro- posed increase in freight rates, until the
 court shall issue further decree. The decision also provides that the complain ants and others with like grievances shall within 10 days take their case to the in terstate commerce commission and ask
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-02
Postal Chances.

Washington, August 1.-( Special )- Rural Route No. 1 Is ordered estab- lished November at Village Springs, Blount county, serving A0O people and 91 families. Mathew w. Haskew is ap- pointed regular, Zandee Haskew sub stitute rural carrier, Route No. 1, at Whatley. Postmasters appointed: Massillon, Dallas county, Fuller L.. Kendrick; Myrtle, Montgomery county, Thomas V. Thompson. The postofiice at Gholson Marengo county, will be discontinued August 31.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-02
MRS. DAVIS IS DEAD,
Victim of Negro Fails to Survive Bru-
 tai Attack.

Pensacola, Fla, August Mrs. Lillian Davis, the victim of Shaw, the negro who was lynched Wednesday night, died tonight.
 The death of A N. Knowles today brings the total of dead up to four. Knowles, it Is said, was one of the att tacking party on the county jail and one of the first to be shot down by the deputies, the deadly fire from the Win chester rifles of the officers wounding him as well as many others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-02
Killed by Officers.

Houston, Tex, August 1.-When Sheriff Holtzclaw and Deputy Sheriff Johnson attempted to arrest Cal Flem- ing near Stocl1dale today the latter opened fire, wounding Johnson. The officers returned the fire, killing Flem- ing. The man was charged with hav- ing shot at neighbor yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-02
JUDGE SPEER'S DECISION
 WILL STOP RATE ADVANCE

that body to take steps for an investiga- ton of these cases.
 The interstate commerce commission may be asked if need be to fix the maxi mum rates and give such other aid and assistance to the parties in controversy and to the court as in the judgment of the commission may seem in accordance with the law and the rights involved.
 This decision Is a far-reaching one. and forestalls and prevents the proposed in- crease in freight rates in the southeast which was to have been inaugurated Au- gust 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-02
Elected to Parliament.

London, August 1.-At by-election today at Shoreditch, Haggerstone di- vision, to fill the vacancy in the House of Commons, caused by the death last month of Sir W. Randall Gremar, lib- eral, the Hon. Rupert Guinness, union ist, was returned by a majority of 1143. In the last general election the liberal majority in this district was All.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-02
Alfonso B. Gonzales psad.

Columbia, s. C., August 1.-Alfonso B. Gonzales, son of the late Ambrosio Jose Gonzales, who shed first blood for Cuban independence, died here this morning at the home of his brother, William B. Gonzales, aged AZ years. Other relatives surviving him are Am brose E. Gonzales, Miss Hattie Elliott Gonzales and Miss Annie Elliott. h. terment will take place here tomor- row.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-02
Yacht Is Sacrificed.

Norfolk, Va, August 1.-The yacht Presidente, formerly of the Dominican navy and originally built for Jay Gould at a cost of $140.000, was sold today under the hammer for $1700. She leaves today in tow of tug for New York. The vessel Is in poor shapa-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-02
INDEX OF ToDAY's NEWS
Page i.

 Oklahoma bank guaranty system is de- clared illegal West Point cadets are reinstated First election in Cuba under new law. Convict lease system of Georgia Is con- demned. Four negroes hanged by mob. Bryan has completed his speech of sc- ceptance. Judge speers renders decision against higher rates.
 Page 2. State rests in Holland case. Italian laborer pleads for child S. c. Miller will be hanged next Friday.
 Page 3. New Decatur may pave streets. Judge Hundley makes record B. H. Lockhard dies at Selma. Political gossip from the state capital, 1ss Page 4. Strange antics of young girl. Chairman Aird reports on expense of county primary. Tennessee company make new ingot, rail and pig iron records.
 Page 5. Miners demonstrations at Dora and Brookside cause some apprehension. Chief Bodeker assemblies men to give them instructions about their future work. Woodlnwn's school census completed.
 Page 6. Hattiesburg, Miss, Is to have new jail.
 Page z. Science saves valuable food. Keeping farmers boys from the city
 Page 8. Nicholas Wall street letter. Malcolm Clarke's Berlin letter.
 Page g. Confession of lunchroom waiter. How the Presidents started out in life.
 Page 10. Keene's horses make fine showing.
 Page il. Birmingham loses to Little Rock. No change In American and National league races Ty Cobb's bride to-be. Page 13. No churches left in 20Os. says the Rev. A. c. Aiken.
 Page IA. Social events.
 Td9C los Dolly Dalrymple writes for women. Page 16. Numerous candidates for minor of fees in Bessemer.
 Page 17. Further arrests in connection with 'dynamiting at Ensley.
 Page 21. Literary Lights and Shadows.
 Page 22. Paul .villiers' Paris letter.
 Page 23. Stock market advances on Harri- mans deals. Cotton advances slightly on bull buy ing. Wheat jumps up on reports of hot weather and rust.
 Page 24. A Brief for Spinsterhood. Page 25. ] Mandy eats watermelon-nit. : Page 26. The Story of Little Muk-A classic in page.
 rage xI. Our Young Folks.
 Page 2s. Editorial comment. Ned Brace discusses the situation in the Birmingh am district.
 Page t29. "Reminiscences and Anecdotes of Louis T. Wigfall-By Dr. J. c. Hidden. The Agricultural South-By Savoyard. Better America Inspired Than Amer lea Sober-By Sewell Haggard. Democracy of the Confederacy-By John Witherspoon DuBose.
 Page 30. Jimmy and his little brother. Roosevelt in Africa-By Frank G.. Carpenter.
 Page 31. Education of Happy Hooligan's man "Thursday"
 Page 32. Buster Brown has the measles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-02
Georgian Dies From InlurIes

Griffin, Ga, August 1.-(Special. D. Col. T. w. Flynt, who received severe injuries by fall several weeks ago, died this morning. He was the father of Hon. J. J. Flynt. president of the Georgia Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-02
Preparations for Ss|f-GoVern-
 ment Are Made In Peace
TOTAL VOTE IS NOT LARGE
Close Contest Is Indicated Between the Two Leading Parties and the
 Election Will Test Capacity
 of People for Autonomy.

Havana, August 1.-Cuba's first election under American supervision was held to- day and was marked by general tram quility and the absence of excitement throughout the island The only disturb ance occurred this afternoon at San Jose de Las Lajas, where there was a slight collision between rival processions of whites and blacks, but in which no one was hurt.
 Governor Magoon, in an automobile, vis- ited all the polling places in the city and expressed great qualification at the or derly manner in which the election pro- ceeded.
 In Havana city extraordinary apathy was shown by the voters. Despite the activity of the organized efforts to bring the voters to the polls in carriages and automobiles, the total number of votes cast here was less than 50 per cent of the registration total.
 Reports from the interior indicate that despite fine weather not over 60 per cent of the electors cast their ballot.
 The election boards in all the munich palities met at o'clock to receive re- turns of the local boards. but at 9:S0 o'clock not single ward had been re- ported. It is believed that owing to the inexperience of the election officials with the new system only few scat tering returns will be received tonight.
 Both the zelayistas and conservatives are claiming Havana province and city, with the chances rather favorable to the former party Estimates from interior points indicate a close contest. with a fair prospect for a conservative success in majority of the provinces.
 Message From Roosevelt
 Oyster Bay, N. r., August 1.-Presi- dent Roosevelt, in replying to a cable gram received from Governor Magoon tonight, in which the latter described the orderly election held in Cuba today con- graduated the people of Cuba on the or- derly election, which he termed a "vindi- cation of their capacity for self-govern- ment.'
 The Presidents message follows:
 Oyster Bay N Y August | 1908. "Magoon, Havana, Cuba
 q congratulate the people of Cuba on the orderly election that has been held and the vindication just shown of their capacity for government. I have no doubt that the next election will be as orderly and as fair, and I. feel the great est satisfaction at the serious and respon- sible way the Cuban people are preparing for the assumption of their full duties as an independent republic.
 THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12
MONMOUTH CANNING CO.
Extensive Plans Being Made for the
Corn Season of 1903.

The Monmouth Canning Co. of Gar
diner is making extensive plans for
the season of 1908. Notwithstanding the
poor corn seasons for the past two
years. which were unfavorable alike
for the farmers and the company. A
large amount of acreage has already
been pledged. Several thousand dollars
We're spent last year to improve the
factory and with what improvements
are to be made this season the factory
will be able to handle large amount
Of corn.
The canning Of corn in Maine is far
past the experimental stage and has
become one of the leading industries of
the State. In some towns there have
been factories for 80 or 40 years and
in other towns where there was but
one factory 80 years ago there are now
two or three factories all doing a good
business. All this seems to show that
there is money in it for the farmers or
else they would not support them. The
community in general also derives
benefit from the canning factories, for
where other crops are harvested and
sold outright the corn is brought to
the factory and many dollars are spent
in town preparing it for the market.
Besides the canning of corn the Mon
mouth Canning Co. canned many hum
dred barrels Of apples here in Gardiner
in 1907 and the company hopes that
the farmers of Gardiner and vicinity
will cooperate with it so that 1t will
be able to make the canning business
one OF the leading Industries of Gar
diner.