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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-07
IN FIGHT
FLORIDA DIFFICULTY ENDS IN A
 TRAGEDY ~s
Sylvester Hart Strikes "Raty Whit. Aeld on the Head Near Camp bellton and Kills Him.
 Claims Self Defense.

Campbellton. Fla. Sept s--(speciaI) -"Rat' Withheld. well known far mer. who resided three miles north of CampbeIlton. was killed at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon by Sylvester Hart. also farmer, by striking him a, blow on the head. 4
 Hart claims that he killed Whitfield In self defense.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-07
SOCIALISTS DISPERSED.
Attempt to Invade Cathedral During
 Services Is Frustrated.

Glasgow, Sept. 6.-Two thousand Socialists and unemployed, after an open air meeting to-day at which violent speeches were made, attempted forcibly to invade the Cathedral dur ing services.
 A large body of police. which had been specially stationed there to pre- vent such an occurrence. frustrated the designs of the mob by charging 1t with their batons. Several of the rioters were injured and the mob was finally dispersed. The Socialists threaten to meet on Thursday, 50,000 strong and attack the municipal buila- ings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-07

been made and that we would be open as usual on Tuesday morning.
 Our reserve funds are above legal and while I do not know what the action of the board will be, I see no reason why business cannot be resumed as usual unless we have suffered irreparabie Injury from tho posting of tie notice and the spread ing of the run9or.' s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-07
aBILL" HATFIELD ARRESTED.
  He Isf Wanted For The Murder Of six

Sherman. Texaa. Sept. 6.--A.ieging that he Is James c. Durham. who twelve years ago., 1t Is charged, killed three men and three women at Santa Barbara, Cal. Deputy United States Marshal Lee Melee today caused the arrest of a man known in the com niunity in which he has resided for a year. Whitesboro. Texas. as "Bill" Hat Held.
 The man denies that he is the per- son wanted asserting that he came to Texas from Tennessee and knows nothing of the crime. The official who caused his arrest, however, Is just as certain that he Is the man wanted. He will be held pending advices from California.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-07
Aid For suffererA

St Paul, Mlnn.. Sept. s.--Gov. John. son to-day issued a proclamation call, Ing for aid for the forest fire suffer. CTS in Northeastern Minnesota. Tht number of homeless Is given as I2.0o0 The proclamation Is as follows:
 A great disaster has come to North. eastern Minnesota. Chisholm, one of the splendid cites of the Mesaba range. has been totally destroyed by a de. structive forest fire which swept over large portion of St. Louis County. Every home and business house of that community Is burned and 5000 people are suddenly rendered homeless, the property loss amounting to millions of dollars. Early reports indicate also the total destruction of the mining localities of Sehanando. Hartley and Pillsbury. The total number of people rendered homeless will reach 12,000, and vast tracts of agricultural lands have also been devastated.
 This disaster is without parallel in the history of Minnesota and in view of the appalling calamity. I appeal to the generosity of the people of Min nesota for liberal aid. and. owing to the great necessity. ask that this as- sistance De as prompt as possible"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-07
sarEent,s peay Crematei.

Washington. Sept s.--Following a brief service here this afternoon the body of Frank P. Sargent. late com missioner general af Immigration. were cremated this exsnt1sS The aslios will he placed in n silver casket and will be sent to Ph1lAdelphia, where the funeral services win be held.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-07
wa.hlnxten Ape.telrr pelexate.

Rome. Sept. 6.--It Is understood that the Vatican has practically decided upon. the appointment of Mgr. Aversa. the present Apostolic delegate to Cuba, to the office of Apostolic delegate at Washington to replace Mgr. Falconio. who is to have some other post with out being created a cardinal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-07
Inrll1&ns sn (.IeeeA.

Paris. Sept. 7-The Temps. edtori- ally. expresses the opinion that Ger many Is not proceeding with the pol icy initiated In her recent note with reference to the recognition of Mulai Haad as Sultan Of Morocco, and that, therefore. the incident may now be considered closed,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-07
WEEKLY COTTON REPORT.
Crops in Some Sections Ruined by
 RoII WeeyfI

BOH WceVEIs New Orleans, Sept. 6.-The Picayune weekly cotton report tomorrow win say:
 A general complaint Is heard re- garding cotton n Louisiana which in some sections has undoubtedly been almost ruined by the ravages of the boil weeyil. Picking is we'll under way The staple is said to be she'd ding badly. bolls are dropping off be- fore blooming and the situation In general Is somewhat dfscouraging.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-07
AFTER JUNGLE JOE.
SAMUEL GOMFEns TO INVADE
 CANYONS DISTRICT.
Mr. Gompers is Billed to Make an Address nf Danvfile at the
 tabor Day Celebration To-

tabor Day Celebration To-
 Day.
 Danviile H.. Sept sr7-Samuei Com pers, president of the American Feder- ation of Labor, will invade the 18th Congressional district Of Illinois Mon day for the avowed purpose of bring tns about the defeat Of Joseph B. Cannon. Speaker of the national House of Representatives, who :. is making his nineteenth canvass for seat In Congress.
 Mr. Gompers Is billed to make an address at the labor day celebration here tomorrow. Two years ago he declared his intention of seeking the Speakers defeat. However, Mir. 0om- pers made only two or three speeches In the outskirts of the district and the Speaker. was reelected by the iargsst majority he has had In eighteen cam paigns. with the exception or four years ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-07
THE WEATIIER,

Wawhington. Sept. 0y---For AInbamai Generally fair Monday and TuesdayI IiEht variable windH mostly soutA.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-08

make it next day before the stenog-
rapher.
Next morning when | saw him Ad-
ans said he had never felt so good
in years. So / called in the stenog-
rapher, and Adams made a full con-
fession. giving an account of his con-
nection with the Collins murder, as
well as with other crimes. Adams
gave a detailed account of the Col
Inns murder. what part he took in
it. what cash he received, and when
and where he got it,
WAS THERE ANY PROMISE OF
IMMUNITY"
NONE"
WERE THERE ANY THREATS?'
THERE WE'RE NONE
Continuing, Mcfarland said:
81 told Adams had no authority
and that even If made promise
could not carry 1t out. Ecdid say,
however. that the state acted fairly
with those who acted fairly with: It.
No. promise was made or fDtended.r
The witness was then tairned, over
to. Judge Hilton for cross examina-
tlOn. .r...-f s--. - .i4, f,1 t'
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-08

Finally, after an hour and twenty
minutes of cheering, Chairman Bell
seemtd to be gaining headway in his
efforts to control the convention and
secure order.
Senator Gore again stepped for
ward, the vast crowd began to quet
down, and at 2:4J o'clock order was
restored and Senator Gore completed
his speech.
In closing, he said:
"OklahOIna sends to her sister
states this admOnition: Go thou and
do Iikcwise.'
Senator Gore was given a great
ovation as he concluded.
Senator Robert l.. Taylor of Ten
nessee, Congressman Ollie NJ. James
of Kentucky and several other IA
nous democratic leaders were called
journment was taken andi7S90$.
upon for speeches before the adjourn
ment was taken and each responded
briefly.
The ovation in honor OF Bryan was
almost as long again as that rendered
Mr.. Roosevelt in the Chicago conven-
ton and the enthusiasm was equally
as great.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-08
A NIGHT SESSION.
IBy Associated Press.

Denver, July S.-The democratic
national convention held brief ses-
sion today; but will meet again to-
night when stirring scenes and high
ly colored incidents are expected to
occur.
The delay was made necessary by
the inability of the committee on Gre
dentials to have it's report ready be-
fore 2 pm. today.
The committee on resolutions, too,
is making slow progress.
The chief interests of the day CEN
tered around the action of the COM
mittee on credentials in declaring
against Col. Guffey of Pennsylvania
and the vigorous preparations of that
skilled and veteran political warrior
to organize his forces for battle in
the convention.
In this fight New York for the
first time will give an indication as
TO where her colors fly, as in com.
pany with 13 other states she signed
the minority report of the credentials
committee. The aggregate voting
strength of these states is 376; but
that is not an exact statement of
the votes that Guffey will be able to
call to his aid. as not all of them are
acting under the unit rule.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-08

first witness called. Wearing blue
serge coat, with white vest, clean
shaven, he gave the appearance OF a
prosperous business man, and this
appearance was heightened by quite
weII-developed rotundity of person.
MCFARLAND TOLD OF HIS
MEETING WITH ADAMS IN THE
BOISE PENITENTIARY. II told
him." he said, that | wanted a full
statement of his crimes. | said |
knew pretty well what he had done,
but 1t might be to his own interest
to come through. The man who had
instigated his crimes had been ar
rested, and. as he had only been a
tool, he had better tell what he
knew. also quoted appropriate
scripture passages. showing that
there was salvation even for a MUIR
derer.
After lunch together, in the, PEN
itentiary, he said i'll would bring
a stenographer next morning he
wnuld make a IulIs confession.
told him any statement he might
make In the preliminary would not
be used against him II he refused to
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-08

tuition was bad one and should be
turned down. The people of the new
state We're displeased to hear such
words from this distinguished official
of the government.
"Then," said Senator Gore, "there
came u man to Oklahoma who told
| us the new constitution was all right,
1t was for the people, they should
adopt it and come into the union.
1--WE took that mans advice" de-
clared Senator Gore. I'VE carried
that constitution by 100000 majOri-
, ty, and the people of Oklahoma be-
lieve i'm the man who told them they
had done well i'm preparing the con-
stitutiOn, and that man is william
Jennings Bryan of Nebraska
senator Cores remarks about Ok
lahOma and his tribute to Bryan soon
put the enthusiasm to such high
pitch that his voice was drowned out
seven minutes the mighty roar of
/, cheering. the incessamt crashes Of mn-
sic. from half dozen bands. the
marching of the delegations UP and
down the aisles, the yells of delegates
and the shouts of thousands Of spec
tatOrs kept up.
The Bryan banner was started
around the hall by the Nebraska del
egates, and son delegation after dele
cation of the states fell I'm line.
Bryan's picture was then suddenly
raised above the heads of everybody
and this caused the cheering to dom
BILE.
Suddenly the great crowd started
to sing "Amerfca," and the scene was
more than inspiring.
Sergeant at Arms Martin mounted
the speakers stand and waved an
American flag, and the cheering grew
greater than ever.
bryan, Bryan, Bryant" was the
cry on thousands of lips.
Martin took the flag and holding il
aIoft headed the great parade OF the
state delegations.
Great men of the party joined in
the demonstration.
Dixie" "The Star-Spangled Ban
ner'' and many other national songs
were taken up by the thousands of
voices.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-08

When did you go to Boise?" be-
gan the judge.
II left Denver February %, and
arrived in Boise the evening of the
next day"
"At whose instigation did you go?'
Il was in the employ of the state
of Idaho"
When did you visit the peniten-
tiary?'
"On the 26th.
DO you know how long the de-
fendant had been in the penitentiary
at that timer"
About six or seven days, l think. "
Had you had any conversations
with the governor of Idaho regarding
the confession?"
Not in regard TO Adams confess
sion. ''sS
s How long were you with Ad.
ans - =. z;
From about-s in the morning e
( 8 I'M the evening
.'Yon had a. preliminary talk With
Adams before taking his statement?'
Yes" M-f~ -s WIS ~.
- did you then take any notes al
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-08
GREATEST EVER KNOWN.

Convention Hall, Denver, July 8.
Never in the history of American
politics. never in the annals of ma
tional conventions was there such a
demonstration in honor of candi-
date for a nomination for high Of
fice as occurred in the vast auditor
ium this afternoon and in which al
most $4,000 people took part
The scenes attending that demon
stration will never be forgotten. They
will live in history.
The mention of Bryan's name by
the blind senator and orator from OK
Iahoma set the convention wild.
The storm broke loose when Sena-
for Gore referred to William Howard
Taft coming to Oklahoma and tell
ing the people there that the consti-
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-08
B |GGEST EVE R
One and Half Hours Mighty Demonstration in Honor Of Bryan
Continued-Most Remarkable Scene in Political History

| turn-down of Col. Guffey, might pro-
woke a revolt among the delegates
who are now none too cordial for
Bryan. and sweep into the anti-Bry-
an column number sufficient to give
one more than third of the conven-
ton necessary to prevent Bryan s
nomination. Failing in that, it is
all but unanimously conceded that
Bryans nomination will become a
certainty.
Other aspects of this matter were
freely discussed. One was the effect
either way of the decision in the Ida
ho cases.
The Situation.
There is, politically speaking, a
serious situation. The contestants
represented in large measure, it
was said, the Mormon interest of
Idaho. The sitting delegation repud-
lated all proposals in the direction of
a compromise, and 1t was clear that
which ever way the committee and
afterwards the convention might de-
eide. the political effect would be
COmmittee still Working.
The committee on resolutions re-
manned in session until after | O'Clock
this morning. and then adjourned un-
til 5 O'Clock this afternoon, leaving
the subcommittee to wrestle with
the problem of the platform in de-
tail. 1t is hoped that its work will
be finished in time to report to the
full committee this afternoon; but
the possible final adjournment of the
convention on Thursday, of which
there had been faint prospect. has
apparently been rendered very re-
mote by the postponement of the re-
port of the platform committee, to
gay nothing of the possibility of an
extended debate on the floor today ON
the report of the committee on ere
dentials.
The Second Placr.
All predictions as to the vice pres
idential nomination are mere conjec-
lures. There are a large number of
candidates in sight, with Judge Gray
of Delaware in the lead; but the. pos
sibilities along other lines are so nu-
merous that it is impossible to fore
cast the result of the fight for the sec
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-08
THE DAYS WORK.
IBx Associated Press. !


Denver, July SIT is difficult to
say which of the four principal di-
visions of the work before the demo-
cratic national convention held the
first place in the interest of the dele
gates when they gathered for today's
session.
AIl-Night Session.
In the foreground, however, and
involving the outcome of all other
matters was the work of the com
mittee on credentials, which sat all
night to hear the arguments in the
New York. Illinois, Ohio. Oklahoma
ani Idaho cases.
Their Last Hope.
1t was an open secret last night
that the elements opposed to Bryan
based practically their last hope of
success upon the remote possibility
that the drastic action of the commit
tee on credentials, more especially in
the PENNSYLVANIA case involving the
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-08
McPA PARLAND TELLS0F THE CONFESSION

Judge Hilton sat at the counsel table
with book before him containing
McParland's testimony at the last
trial of Adams in Rathdrum. Ida.
Il did" answered the detective
BY whom did you say he would be
forgiven?'
Il had reference to spiritual for
giveness."
"Did YOU tell the defendant ex-
pressly by whom he would be for
giyenr
"Yes. by God Almighty"
Did you have any assurances as to
that?'' asked Judge Hilton. as litter
ran around the court room.
Il object to that question:" inter-
posed Mr.. Hogg, and was sustained by
the court As he took his seat again.
Mr.. Hogg said. "a good many people
would call that bIasphemy."
And others would call it absolu-
ton" retorted Judge Hilton. Then
turning to the witness. he continued.
You didn't say that you had any pow
err to forgive, did your
NO. was the reply.
When you told the defendant that
the state acted fairly by those who
acted fairly by it, what did you mean?'-
Il cited the facts of several crini-
nails who had turned states evidence
and had not been prosecuted, and L
cited instances from the Scriptures OF
men who had been forgiven for crime
by confessing."
What passage did you cite from the
.Bibie." 49,, 49,
20 told Adams that many. people
were stepped in crime and thought
l. (Continued vn page ~
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-08
EVIDENCE BROUGHT FORTH in THE FIGHT OVER THE ADMISSION OF
ALLEGED CONFESSION DETECTIVE TELLS HOW HE PERSONAlED
A MINISTER TO GET ADAMS TO TALK-CEN WELLS ON STAND

to what was said?''
Il did not"
"And you called nobody in?'
IL did not
"Did Adams leave your presence
at any time during the day?"
HE might have. for few mo-
ments."
"And you gave him cigars, did you
not?'
81 did"
And had lunch with him?"
II did"
DO you remember all that was
said during the day?"
"In substance, l do"
You first talked with him in re-
gard to the manner and mode of his
previous life. did you nott"
Il did
And You told him to make a full
breast Of his crimes3"
~ did. -.
And said that In your Judgment he
"r did - go
'sAnd that now he had an oppor.
tunity to tell all and to be forgiven
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-08
CONTESTS ARE ENDED.
IBy Associated Press. !

Denver, July S.-The committee
on credentials this morning sustained
the action of the national committee
in the New York contests and in the
case of the 10Th Ohio district. = 4
McCarren's Hopes Gone y
This destroyed the last hope of.
the McCarren faction OF Brooklyn to-
secure. seats in the convention, and
was victory for Tom johnson in
Ohio.
Anti-NlOrmOn, Men Won.
The contest in Idaho terminated
in decision in favor of the Dubois.
or anti-Mormon faction.
Guffey Turned Down.
In Pennsylvania the decision fa-
vored the anti-Guffey people ana gave
that faction the control of the dele
cation from the keystone state
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-08

form.
Mr.. Inman also presented planks
demanding that, for the projections
of the people of the Pacific coast and
the rapidly increasing commercial i'm
terests of that section. the Atlantic
fleet now stationed in Pacific W war srS
be maintained there in it's present
strength.
1t became evident that consideras-
BILE time will be given to the subject.
of the defense of the west before ac-
ton will be taken on it.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-08
A LIVELY SESSION.

The session of court this morn
ing in the Adams trial was unexpect-
edly lively There were several
sharp tits between Mr.. Hogg ana
Judge Hilton, and then interest was
aroused by the fact that James NC
Parland, the detective, was called TO
the stand to testify as to the circum-
stances under which the confession
had been obta ined from Adams.
The jury was not present this
morning, having been excused in or
der that the judge might listen to
arguments and testimony concerning
the admissibility of the confession.
There was large attendance of spec
tators, large number of ladies' be-
ing present, including Mrs. Sprigg
Shackleford, Mrs. John H. Fry and
others.
An interested auditor this morning
was Mrs. Arthur L. Collins. the wife
of the murdered man. and her sister,
Miss Becker, who sat on front seat
inst across the room from where Mrs.
Adams has sat since the trial opened.
Mrs. Collins is a frail good-looking
lady. dressed in black, and her Sis
fer. who is considerably younger, is
decidedly pretty.
Court opened as usual, promptly
at 9 O'Clock, and there followed some
sparriIig among the attorneys as to
!. the procedure to be followed In hear
ing the testimony as to the admissi-
bi1ity Sof the confession
- : = go. - . To-
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-08
IBy Associated Press. ]

Denver, July S.-At / pm. today
the subcommittee of the committee
on resolutions, which since early last
evening had been wrestling with the
platfrom, had passed finally upon on
ly one plank-that relating to the
publicity of campaign contributions.
1t was believed at that hour that
the subcommittee would probably
not be able to report to the full COM
mittee before 10 pm.
Committees Hard Work.
The full committee is under an ad-
journment. taken early. this morn
ing. to meet at pm. to hear the
report of the subcommittee.
When the hour of pm. was
reached, it was decided TO refer tc
the subcommittee of the sub-conl-
mittee the various subjects for separ-
ate consideration.
The injunction question, together
with the kindred labor subjects. was
placed in the hands of George Fred
Williams of Massachusetts, ex-Judge
Parker of New York and Mr.. Sulli-
van of Iowa.
The subject of the tariff was re-
ferred to Pettigrew of North Dakota,
Brown of Nebraska and Alschuler of
Illinois.
Senator Newlands of Nevada was
placed at the head of the sub-commit-
tee to formulate plank relative to
the conservation of the national re-
sources of the country.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-08
A LONG SESSION.
lRy Associated Press. l

Denver. July S.-The committees
on credentials concluded its labors
shortly after 10 am. today, after
having been in continuous session
since pm. yesterday.
No attempt to restrict the time for
the presentation of evidence in the
contests proceedings in which they
were all conducted with open doors
The Idaho. Ohio and Pennsylvania
cases provoked much bitterness from
the opposing sides.
A Bitter Defeat.
Col. James H. Guffey of PennsyI-
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-08
[By Associated Press.

Denver, July S.-The sub-commit-
tee on resolutions resumed work at
$50 am. and listened to the reai l.
ing of the plank proposed by Robert
ID. Inman of Oregon, which is intend
ed to cover the exclusion of Japanese
coolie labor. The speedy enactment
of a law to prevent the further i'm
migration of oriental laborers into
the United States is demanded.
The proposed plank was apparently
received with much favor. and ii is
believed that it will go into the plat
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-08
PREPARING THE PLATFORM

ond place.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-08

The slOFning's Esesits.
ssSIssnes ss9r1ex3ands TIE sold detect
Ne, w4i0se -1leMe n fAind6s, or tnfa-
nous, all over the country, was the
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-08

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