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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-30
Cape Fsar e RecedlngE

fayetteville. N. C.. Aug. % 5--After reaching the unprecedented 4ieight of seventy-one feet. the flood waters of the Cape Fear River began to recede to- aay with fall of about six inches an hour. By tomorrow the city is ex- pected to be free from water.
 It is estimated that families were driven out of one hundred houses, while at least two hundred other houses were destroyed by water. Hundreds of peo- pie are suffering and citizens mass meeting yestsrdsy took steps to relieve them. A thousand dolla.'s have been subscribed :.ad the Board of Alderm ,n has opened the cfty's purse for the ben efit of the sufferers.
 Boats are now plying up and down the principal streets of the city. In the very heart of the town. houses can only be reached by boat. At several prominent crossings ferry boats arc plying regularly for miles on the east side of the river. Ea
 Railroad traff1c is almost paralyzed only the Bennettsville and Sanford trains being able to reach here
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-30
To Prove AIlba.

Baltimore. Aug 2s.--Mr. Williams told the detective that he slept at nls Long Green home from noon last wed. nesday and nightly until Friday morn ing. His statement was verified by hia colored. butler. He expressed great willingness to give any information de- sired concerning his movements Wed. nesday night and Thursday It is una degstood Mfr. Williams sought the tns terview with the detectives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-30
AInhnlnn Isnatmnafera.

Washlngtoh. D. C., AuR zy-(Spe- .eiai. appointed: Mehama. Colbert County. William H. Bradford: i: shiloh. Marengo County. Walter R {.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-30
Traaic is Resumed.

Norfolk, Va Aug. 29.--The water ir the Appomattox River having sub. sided. traffic over, the Norfolk ana western Railway between Norfolk and Richmond was resumed today. Tht water which yesterday submerged the Atlantic Coast Line Railway bridge over the Appomattox River at Peters burg and entered the union depot there, has receded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-30

THE wEATnEEs. Washfngson, Tug. 11~-For Alabamas Fair gunany and Monday, light east ts southease winds. aa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-30
Losses lil seuth CaroIina.

Columbia. S. C.. Aug. 2s.-whiie there is no definite way of obtaining the exact loss sustained by the rail- roads and farmers throughout South Carolina as a result of the torrential rains of the past week and the subse- quent high water in the various rivers and streams in the state. 1t is believed by many that the damage wrought will reach between $5.000,0o0 and $6.000. .000.
 Tn Richland County alone the cotton crop has been cut down by about 1,s00 bales.
 It is estimated that the damage sus- tained by the Seaboard Air Line Rail way will reach e1.500,000. while the Southern and tue Atlantic Coast Line have lost about $f.0O0, 900.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-30
An Appeal for Aid.

Washington. Aug. 29.-The Execu- tive Committee of the American Red Cross has authorized Charles l.. Ma gee, Secretary of the Society. to Issue an appeal to the public for funds for the flood sufferers of the South. The need for aid over large area of the South is declared to be very pressing :.
 A.sCs Kaufman. President of the South Carolina branch of, the Red Cross. today telegraphed as follows: Millions lost. End not yet
 An appeal also has been made to the War Department for aid on behalf of the sufferers from the floods fin Geor- gia. Secretary Wright wns in receipt today of the following telegram from Representative Thomas W. Hardwick of that state:
 "City Of Augusta. Ga. has just been visited with an awful storm and flood. involving heavy losses Of life and property. Many. people are destituta homeless and suffering for food. Cam not the War Department render emer- Eency Midg Whichever Is 4one or 10 be done ought to be done quickly An swer."
 A telegraphic order was sent tm~ mediately to General Potts Depart ment Of the Gulf. at Atlanta. direct ing him to detail an officer to proceed at once to Augusta, make the neces- sAry investigation and to render such aid as may be possible within the ap- propriation available for such psr- noses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-30
NornnI conAlfinna.

Greenviie. s. C.. Aug. 2s.--In this immediate vicinity conditions are be- coming normal. The losses in this county will amount to fully $75,000 on bridges, trestles and r6adways. There is probability of food becoming scarce there before the roads commence operating trains. The Traction Com- pany announces that it's damage on the interurban between Anderson and Bell ton Is S20, 900 and that 1t will be week or more before temporary lines are con- structed.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07
WOODMAN HEAD BANKER
FILES CLAIM FOR S350,OOO
All Names on Bond of Surety Forged
by Cashier-Order viii Try to
Get Money from
Estate

CHARLTON, Iowa, June 6.-Head
Banker II. C. McNider of the Modern
Woodmen of America has filed claim
of s350000 against the F. r. Crocker
estate, Guilford Crocker, administrator
on the ground of alleged deposit that
the Woodmen head banker had in the
defunct First National bank here.
Crocker was cashier and manager OF
the bank.
A copy of the famous Woodmen bond
is attached to the claim. This bond is
the security Head Banker McNider had
against loss of money in the bank
and is for 100000
The names of the following persons
are signed to the instrument: F. r.
Crocker, A. L. Mallory, j. M. Thayer
G.. ]. Stewart, E. S. Baker, G. w. Lari-
mer, John Bennett. L. Rex Bennett
George Bennett and ]. 5. Miller.
This bond was sent by Mr.. Crocker
July 25, 1905, and it Is now practically
proved that all the names on it except
Mr.. Crocker's were forged by him.
All the men whose names appear
state positively they never signed a
bond,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07
PERSONALS

Edward Widman of Shanghai, China
is at the Angelus.
Gen. r. II. Pratt, U. S. A, of Den.
yer is at the Lankershim.
Edward Payson Weston, the noted
pedestrian. is at the Hollenbeck.
J. w. Havens, a well-known banker
of San Francisco. is at the Van Nuys.
w. A. Topham, a prominent mer
chant Of Yuma, is at the Hollenbeck
A. C. Bowles, representing the Dixor
Graphite company, is at the Hollen
beck.
r. E. Miller of the Owl Drug COM
pany. San Francisco, is at the Var
Nuys.
S. N. Rucker of San Francisco is In
the city for a few days. He is at the
Alexandria.
E. F. Wentworth of Portland, Ore,
representing the Westinghouse COM
pany, is at the Hollenbeck.
William B. Penick prominent busi-
ness man of Louisville, KY, and Mrs.
Penick are at the Van Nuys.
William NJ. Graham, an oil operator
of Santa Barbara, is in the city on
business. He is stopping at the Van
Nuys.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07

Prayer" julius Albert jain; sololst, Mrs.
Marie Sweet-Baker.
by the Rivers of Babylon" Soenler.
"FantasIe Brillante" themes from Martha"
Coberthur): "Pratenmarch." Parrish-Alvars)
Miss Ouellet.
Italian Serenade," Frederick SteVenson'
'Mammy's Lullaby" Abbie Norton Jamison.
A piano recital will be given by Miss
Ruth Rivers at the Westlake school for
girls, Sc Alvarado street. Tuesday even
ing.
A recital was given by pupils of Ma
bel Lewis Case, assisted by the school
of opera, at Symphony hall, Blanchard
building. 232 South Hill street, yester-
day afternoon.
Pupils of Abraham Miller will give a
recital In Symphony hall. 232 South Hill
street, at S:15 o'clock Tuesday evening.
Miss Anita Dodge will render selections
on the piano.
c. s. DeLano presents Miss Helen
Mae Reynolds in mandolin recital at
Symphony hall, 232 South Broadway,
Friday evening. June II. Miss Russel
Hyatt, Miss Edna Lutinsky, c. S. De
Lano, the Lyea Mandolin and Guitar
club, directed by Mrs. c. S. DeLano.
and a quintet from c. S. DeLona Man
dolin and Guitar club will assist.
A pleasing variety and some novel;
ties are promised by the First Congre-
gational orchestra in its closing concert
for the season on Tuesday evening
next. Among these are "Rosamunde'
overture by Schubert; a special ar
rangement of airs from bohemian
Girl" introducing solos by various In
struments; the Inauguration March,
from Moszkowskis "Boabdil," and a
suite from the incidental music to
Monsieur Beauclaire," as used by
Beerbohm Tree, the famous actor, IN
England. There will be an orchestral
number also by our local composer, M.
F. Mason; a trio for three violoncellos,
and an idyl by Michaelis with oboe and
euphonium solos.
The orchestra will present Miss Grace
Helen Nash as soloist. Miss Nash has
recently returned from two years OF
study in Berlin and will sing arias from
'Magis Flute" and from Figaro" by
Mozart, and will also probably contrib
ute a piano number. This event viii
conclude the thirteenth annual series
of concerts given by the popular or
chestral society of fifty members, under
the direction of VIM. II. Mead, since Its
organization in December. 1895.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07
PRELIMINARY is SET FOR
DETECTIVE BURNS SHADOWS

SAN FRANCISCO, June 6.-The four
men-Harry Zobler, Frank Shaw, John
r.. Johnson and Cliff Middleman-who
were arrested some days ago and
charged with conspiracy for shadowing
the automobile Of Detective William j.
Burns, were brought before Police
Judge Shortall on the charge today and
the demurrer to the complaint over
ruled.
Their preliminary examination was
set for Tuesday next. The attorney for
the men moved a dismissal of the
charge against them on the ground that
a public offense was not charged in
the complaint, but the judge would not
allow this.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07
Lyric Club Program

The Lyric club VIII give the follow
ing program at Simpson auditorium
Friday evening. June II, at 815 o'clock.
Those assisting will be Mr.. William
James Chick, Miss Myrtle F.. outlet,
Miss Lucy Fuhrer Miss Bessie Fuhrer
and Mrs. Eva Young -Zobelein, Miss
Edna Wenger, Mrs. Marie Sweet Baker
and Mrs. Ada Marsh-Chick:
isl. Johns Eve" tChaminade), soloist Miss
Wenger.
"a Vision of the Angels" Henry Edmond
"In Rare Vienna" (Frederick stevenson),
soloist, Mr.. Chick.
"The Rose and the Moth" Abbie Norton
ssrba Blind Girls Song from 'Gioconda,''
fponchiellD. Mrs. Eva Young-zobelein.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07

dogs which bark furiously at mid
night, or a railroad company to send a
locomotive, blowing It's whistle through
a city at night. If people are to burn
the smoke of their own fires may they
not be compelled to silence their own
racket for one-half the day?" May the
word OF THE Grand Old Man" Of New
England. now chaplain of our senate,
have the weight which all his deserve!
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07
MR. AND MRS 1Hlo BECKER

been flattering to her artistic spirit.
Her debut was made with the Phil
harmonic orchestra of Berlin, and
since that her career has been one of
continued artistic success.
These artists will offer programs
worthy of their reputation and will
give works seldom heard on the local
stage. 1t is needless to say the selec-
tions will be of strong educational as
well as aesthetic value, as their whole
aim is to further the public interest in
their art
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07
Casual Comment
| Mrs. Pabst's Logic
BY MADAM G. NJ. SEVERANCE

Mr.. Pabst's article,
published in a recent
magazine and which
has created consider
able comment, does
not seem at the out
set to be placed on a
fair basis, since he
himself is the inter-
ested party and is to
be judge and jury in
the case.
AS to the logic of
his thesis 1t would
cover all evil tenpta-
tations, with the sane
ton of law and public
opinion; on the plea
of strengthening the
mental and moral
fa aA,,Ixlau 80 NlA kA@t
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07

next week.
Mr. Becker's abilities as an inter-
prefer of piano classics is recognized in
the musical fraternity, and he has a
large circle of admirers in the musical
and social world.
Mrs. Becker has given two or three
recitals here with success in every re-
spect. AS Otie Chew she studied under
Gompertz, Sauret and in the Joachim
school at Berlin. Her appearances in
that city and London gave her press
criticisms that certainly must have
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07

NOR ten years past Thilo Becker has
been one of the notable musical
l. figures in Los Angeles, from the
educational work he has been doing.
Prior to that time he was its leading
concert pianist. Now he has decided
to again take up public work and, with
his wife, formerly Miss Otie Chew, the
widely known violinist, will give two
recitals at Simpson auditorium Tues
day evening and Saturday afternoon of
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07
Musical Advertisements

VIM. Edison Strobridge
Pianist and organist. Studio. room 333
Blanchard building.
Evening journal., 1908-03-26
HOLD UP SALE
OF COPPER STOCK

Herbert L. Rice, attorney, has not yet
obtained possession Of the one time
Evans match safe, although he bought
it in on a bid of $3.50 at the sale Of
the assets of the defunct brokerage
firm of II. L. Evans & Company, on
Tuesday When he viii get the article.
which by the way is gold, instead of
silver, is prOblematieal.
Arthur w. Spruance, referee in bank
ruptcy, this morning confirmed the sale
of all the assets Of the defunct brok-
erage firm except two Of the tracts of
real estate and 5000 shares Of Colonial
Copper stock which went to James Q
Bonner on a bid Of SIC. David j. Rein
hardt, of counsel for Mr.. Bayard, trus-
tee in bankruptcy, objected TO the con-
firmation Of the sale of the stock on
the ground that the price was made
quate. Mr.. Spruance will hear testimony
in the matter on next Friday. Confrma-
tion of all the property sales will be
made by Mr.. Spruance in a few days
The most valuable asset of the estate,
ten shares of stock of the National
Bank of Delaware, was turned over to
Thomas L. Weldin this afternoon upon
payment Of S2,221.
Evening journal., 1908-03-26
PRESBYTERIANS In
THEIR new CHURCH

Hanover Presbyterian Congregation
held its first service in it's new property.
the Washington Heights Church, last
night. After brief prayer meeting an in
formal reception took place. at which re-
marks were made by the pastor, the Rev
r. L. Jackson. William NJ Pyle and
Samuel II. Baynard, a member Of the
former Washington Heights NJ. f. con-
gregation. The meeting was 70 have been
held I'm the church basement, but the gath
ering was so large that it was decided
to adjourn to the auditorium.
NJ T. jackson spoke informally and very
briefly, as did the other speakers. All
spoke OF the wider field Of sndeavor that
was now opened to the Presbyterian
Church through its new acquisition. A
number OF Washington Heights Metho-
dists were present.
Evening journal., 1908-03-26
ANOTHER LAY-0FF
AT PENNSY SHOP

With the closing Of the days work
at the Todd's Cut shops Of the Penn
sylvania railroad last evening, there
were temporarily laid off about 125
men. who were given an indefinite va
cation.
The men laid off included 80 en-
bloyes in the boiler shops; 30 in the
erecting machinery department; "a in
the blacksmith shops; 26 in the ma
chine shops; Z in the wheel shops and
in the store rooms.
A census of the shops was taken a
few days ago and it was shown that
there were about 1900 men employed
there When it was decided to make
the cut which took place last night
officials of the company gave the older
employees the preference by retaining
them. and as far as possible kept the
married men at work.
Those that remained in the shops
went on full time this morning of 81
hours a week.
Evening journal., 1908-03-26
M.D.&V. ROAD HAS
ANNUAL MEETING
Shows a Deficit Of $lO.O2l
For the Past Twelve
Months

In the Offices Of William N. Barnard,
superintendent Of the Maryland divi-
sion of the p. q. and w Railroad, the
annual meeting Of the stockholders and
directors OF the Maryland. Delaware
and Virginia Railway Company was
held this morning.
The annual election of directors by
the holders Of preferred stock and of
common stock resulted as follows:
Elected by preferred stockholders,
Frank E,hlen. John S. Gibbs, William
II. Bosley, c. II. Lloyd; by common
stockholders, Chas. E. Pugh, Jno. p.
Green. Samuel Bancroft. Jr.. Henry p.
Scott. Samuel Rea. Robert X. Cassatt,
Hiram r. Burton, Nicholas p. Bond.
Willard Thomson.
Following the meeting OF the stock
holders the directors organized by
electing the old officers.
In the annual report to the directors
1t was shown that the total mileage
system OF the road was 1117.33 miles Of
which 1899 is the boat service Of the
company
The gross earnings Of the company
for the past year were shown TO be
S760,04110, an increase of S1S.799.5S over
the previous year, due principally to
passenger business. The operation
expenses were s779. .962es. an increase Of
S6S,670.74. leaving a deficit Of S19,921.sS
in meeting the operating expenses. 1t
was stated that the reduction in the
amount received for the transportation
Of malls Of 1.O94.S4 was due to the U.
s Postoffice Departments reduction OF
mail service.
The report stated that the company
would have been able TO handle a much
larger volume OF business on the same
schedules at very little extra expense
had the crop, fish and oyster conditions
been favorable. on the Western Shore
the tobacco crop was bad. the fishing
industries far below normal, the oyster
business only one-half as much az
usual and the peaeh crop entire fail.
ure.
The passenger business on the Poto.
mac and Rappanhannook Rivers wa
injuriously affected by the business Il
Norfolk on account Of the jamestown
Exposition; July. August and Septem
ber being the heaviest months 70
Baltimore trade on these rivers.
The increase in operating expenses 8
due to an increase in wages, increase It
cost of repairs, and extraordinary re
pairs required on steamers. roadbed
bridges and wharves.
The general income account of IN
company shows the net deficit tranfer
red to the debit Of profit and loss, al
ter the payment Of deficit from opera
tion, interest on bonds. taxes. rent
interest-general account. hire {
equipment, and extraordinary expend
lures, to have been S1sS,90s.6S.
Evening journal., 1908-03-26
FUSS OVER HILL
APPOINTMENT
Joking Remark Of the Kaiser
Has Complicated the
Situation
By UnIted Press Leased specIal VIC.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
BERLIN. March 2s-The tangle over
Germany's eleventh hour" objection to
Dr. David JAYNE Hill as successor to
charlemagne Tower. as United States
Ambassador to the Kaiser's court, has
developed into q serious diplomatic
scandal
1t will amount to nothing but talk
of course The mere suggestion thar
Germany does not want him Is enough
Ambassadors are never forced on any
government.
Nevertheless the talk viii be-it is
said, in fact already of rather dis
agreeable kind. That Germany should
have expressed satisfaction with DR.
Hill when his name was first mention
ed, and then object to him at the last
moment, makes the thing look, it is
openly declared in official circles, like
put up job for which interested
parties arc responsible Diplomats
here are doing q lot Of wondering, for
one thing, whether Ambassador Tower
has changed his mind about wishing to
resign.
Reports that Germany has declared
the doctor too small a man for the
Berlin post may be stated on the high
est authority to be untrue. Perhaps
the rumor had it's origin in a remark
the Kaiser recently made to American
Vice-Consul Caldwell. due to arrive in
New York tomorrow on the steamship
Pretoria
"I want you to tell President Roose-
velt." His Majesty said. Il am angry
because he accepted Ambassador
Towers resignation"
The Kaiser unquestionably spoke
jokingly.
The situation is complicated by the
fact that Ambassador Tower is be-
lieved here to desire to remain in Ber.
lin, that he merely mentioned to the
President a desire to retire, but actu-
ally took no steps in that direction and
that official Germany thinks he is dis
posed to everything in his power to re-
tain his post.
That the present difficulty was
wholly unexpected is shown by Dr
HnFs recent visit to Berlin, where he
rented a house. arranged for hote
/ quarters until his official residence was
ready for occupancy, and employed q
corps of servants.
] 1t is officially stated that when DR.
Hin's name was first suggested the
! German Government made inquiries
concerning him at the Hague in Wash.
ington, received the most favorable re-
plies and signihed to the American
Government that the doctor was quite
satisfactory.
The official statement concludes viii
! the laration-remarhable in view o
| the American Embassy's message t
the State DeDartment-that so far a
the German Government is concerne'
the situation is unchanged-that Ger
many has officially assented and still
assents to DR.. Hills appointed.
Evening journal., 1908-03-26
MASS MEETING
OF UNION MEN
To be Held in This City April
lO in Accord With Mr..
GOmperS' Suggestion

At a meeting Of the executive COM
mittee Of the Central Labor Union OF
this city last evening. it was decided
to hold mass meeting Of laboring
men of the city in one Of the theatres
on Sunday afternoon. April 10. when
the present industrial situation viii be
discussed.
James Duncan. first vice-president Of
the American Federation Of Labor, and
president Of the International Associa-
ton of Granite Workers. is expected
70 be one Of the speakers.
The central body. at its meeting on
Tuesday. March 81, win consider and
probably ratify the action Of the execu-
tive committee.
The meeting is to be held in response
to the suggestion Of President Comp
ers, Of the American Federation, that
the union men throughout the country
hold meetings for the expressictn of
their views on the industrial situation.
Evening journal., 1908-03-26
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