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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-05
RUSH TO AID OF HASKELL Business Men Hold a Meeting. CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNOR Indictments in Oklahoma Causes
 Sensation. Fight VIII Be Made To vindicate De- fendants Accused By Grand Jury
 of Conspiracy to De- 

Muskogee, okla, Feb. 4.-Sixty busi- ness men of Muskogee held a mass meeting to discuss the seven indict- ments returned yesterday by the Fed erai grand jury in the governments town lot investigation.
 The meeting was presided over by Mayor Martin. Expressions of confi- dence in the integrity and honor of the indicted men were made and a committee of seven was appointed to correct what was termed an erron- eous impression as to the legality of land titles existing in Muskogee and Eastern Oklahoma.
 The first indictment returned, that against Governor C. N. Haskell. Clar- ence w. Turner and Walter R. Eaton, allege forty-seven overt acts in ale legged conspiracy to defraud the gov- ernment.
 The indicted men are among the most prominent in Oklahoma.
 Governor Haskell is Oklahoma's first Governor since statehood, and was elected to that office in Novem- Der, 1907. He formerly lived at otta- wa, Ohio, and removed to this State in 1900. He soon became prominent
 
 kogee and was president of the In- dianoia Contracting Company, which constructed many of the principal buildings here. He was the secretary of the Democratic National Committee for the first few months of the last campaign.
 Clarence Turner is fifty-hve years old and was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He Is proprietor of the Turner Hard ware Company and formerly was a member of the Muskogee City Coun- Gil.
 Walter R. Eaton is Secretary of the Indianola Contracting Company.
 William T. Hutchins Is a lawyer and was born In Virginia. He was spoker of for Judge of the Oklahoma Supreme Court but declined to be candidate
 Albert z. English was born in New Jersey. He Is manager of the Musko gee Title and Trust Company and kh' Muskogse National Telephone Com pany. Mir. English ds now In Los An gsles. Cal. fof. his heatths
 Frederick B. Sewers, who Is 74 year old, was born in Arkansas and when . young man came to what was then tho Indian Territory. lit taught in thu Indian schools, married a half-breet Indian woman, became a Creek citizer by adoption by the Creek Indian Coun. ell, engaged In the mercantile bushes! :n Muskogee and Okmulgee, Ok, wa. extensively interested in stock raising and was formerly member of tht City Council.
 Mir. Sewers is the father -ln-law of A 2. English.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-05
Ohio Nranter ExnInnn.

Cincinnati, O.. Feb 4.---W. B. A2elish, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Masons. saiG that the adoption Of the resolution of the Masonic Chapter at Wortham. Tex, condemning the action of the Grand MaSter of Ohio in granting a special dlspenaation in the case Of Presidsnt-elect Taft, permit ting him to become Mason "at sight. . Is unprecedented and iexcusable.
 He declared that the action Of the Grand Master of Ohio was absolutely regular and Masonic in every respect, and in accordance with Masonic prece- dent. fs
 He said that the Wortham Chapter, in adopting the resolution, is either an arch chapter or 1t Is violating the ten- cts of Masonry in passing such a reso- lution, and that the Grand High Priest can be asked to discipline the chapter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-05
ELECTIONS IN TENNESSEE
Important Changes by Legislature are
 Prepared.

Nashville, Tenn, Feb. 4.-Three im- portant election bills were introduced in both houses of the legislature, one of which takes the appointment of election commissioners from the goc- ernor and submits their election to a joint session of the two houses.
 Another provides for the publication thirty days before election of all ,elec- tion of officers.
 The law remains as 1t now Is except that the commissioners are elected in stead of appointed.
 The third bill was introduced design ed to provide that all party nomina- lions shall be by primary election with all the safeguards of regular elections. IA lively fight is expected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-05
LOEB WILL BECOME
 COLLECTOR OF NEW YORK.

Washington. Feb. 4.-Friends of WiI- liam Loeb. Jr.. secretary to the Pres ident, made the definite statement that he Is to become Collector of the Port of New York
 MT. Loeb, it also is stated, is to be- come the confidential political adviser of the next President on New York matters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-05
Leaves fe. Mu.ke~ee.


 Guthrie, Ok. Feb. 4.-Friends of Governor Charles N. Haskell denied to- day the truth of the rumors that the States chief executive would resign his ofice as a result of the indictment returped against him yesterday by the Federal grand jury at Muskogee.
 Mfr. Haskell said today that he had nothing further to say regarding the charges against him other than to re- peat his statement as made last night to the Associated Press. He left to- night for Muskogee. Where he will ap- pear with the other indicted men Fri day in the United States Court and formally offer bond. Many prominent men have offered to sign the Cover nor's bond
 The Indictments have created . sen- sation throughout the State.
 It is said here tonight that Governor Haskell will insist upon an immediate trial.
 The attitude of the Legislature to- ward Governor Haskell's indictment re- solved itself into a strictly party ques- ton today when the Houses adopted a resolution reposing continued coni- dence in the executive. The Republican minority voted solidly against the res- olution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-05
ORPHANAGE BURNS.
Three Children Are Missing and Am
 nsR.@p R~ WmFuR~G.

Three Children Are Missing and Am
 other ls Injured.
 Battle Creek. Mich. Feb, 5.-The Has keiI Home, a Seventh Day Adventist orphanage, valued at S50.o0o. burned here early today, fire having broken out at o'clock The building will bA a total loss.
 There were thirty-seven children in the huiIdtng at the time, and of these th rec arc missing. They are:
 Lena McFerney, aged 14. Cecil Quotent. 1S.
 Georee Goodenow (colored). 8.
 Seven girls jumped from a third story window, one being slightly in- jured about the head.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-05
BALLARD A SUICIDE.
Broker and Golf Player shOOts Him
 self.

Chicago, Feb 5-Bland Ballard, A To- cal stock broker and well known as A golf player, committed suicide at a hospital at Lake Forest today
 At Mir. Ballard's residence it was stated over the telephone that Mir. RaI- lard had not been i'll and that no cause for the act was known.
 MT. Ballard came to Lake Forest from Louisville, Ky, six or seven years ago. He leaves a widow. who was Miss Adele dren. He was 52 years old. and amonn business men was rated as a retired capitalist.
 The only explanation for his sul- eide was given by pr. A. c. Haven. in the rear of whose hospital the fatal shot was fired, who said that Ballard was subject to periodical fits of depres- sion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-05
-MAsONs OPPOSE TAFT.
Texan Chapter Condemns ~At slGhts
 PHnm.

Houston. Texas Feb. 4.-The Mason ic chapter at Wortham Texas late last night. adopted strong resolutions lcondemning the action of the grand master of Ohio in granting a special Idispansation in the case of President elect Taft. permitting him to become Ia Mason "at sight" February IS at Columbus. ohio.
 It Is expected that other Texas lodges and in other sections of the south win take similar action. The resolutions, declare the dispensation violates Ma sonic customs and should be opposed by every true Mason. The resolution will be forwarded to the grand high priest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-05
nrrnln NYorla,n Recora.

Savannah, Ga. Feb 4-Fred Simpson, A Canadian Indian. broke the worlds record for fifteen miles today. running 1t in 1:27 o2 4-5. A large crowd in automobiles followed Those who drove horses were distaneed. More than. 2,OOo persons saw the finish,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-05
surpriae and CousternatiOn.

Washington, Feb. 4.-News of the passage by the Assembly of the Cali fornia Legislature today of the bill providing for the segregation of Ja- panese school children was received in offlcial quarters here with surprise and consternation.
 President Roosevelt immediately sent to Governor Gillett a telegram, in which he described the bill as ''the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-05
SUES RAILROADS.
covernmeut Charges yiosation of ouar
 antine Law.

antine Law.
 Danville, I'll, Feb.N4.--suits were nleo by the government today against ioul rs,,roads charging violation of the jaw relative to maintaining strict uuarantine. It IS charged that cattle exposed to Texas fever" were shipped -Iespfte quarantine to the National Stock Yards. Chicago. Eighteen counts are preferred against the Mobile and Ohio and two each against the St Louis and San Francisco. Louisville and Nashville and Illinois Central.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-05
CUTS DOWN HOPKINS VOTE.
BaIioting wfn Tse Resumed In IIlinois
 Next Week.

springfie H.. Feb. 1.-The twenty seventh Senatorial ballot, taken In joint session today, produced no materiai change in the deadlock.
 Incidentally, 1t ended the balloting for this week, ywithcut the accomplish : ment of anything looking to final solution of the struggle. With the adjournment shortly after o'clock today. the battle once more trans ferred itself to Chicago next, week.
 With a total vote of seventy-one on the twenty-seventh ballot. Senator Hop kins finished the day with the smallest vote given him since the bailoting be- gun, on Jan 20.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-05
THE WEATHER

New Foundland. had been reached. and that New Foundland had gained cer- tain concessions. The government claims that the terms of the agreement. as whole. are of a satisfactory char acter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-05
w n Kenneth pend .

Chicago, Feb. 4.--William Danes Kennedy, one of the highest omciais of the Knights of Pythias order, ana the author of Kennedy's Pythian HIS tory" is dead here from heart disease. He was closely associated with Justus H. Rathbone, founder of the order
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-05
CoIonrI Audrew PrIce m.

Nashville. Tenn, Feb. 4.-News has reached this city of the critical illness of Colonel Andrew Price fin Louisiana Colonel Price was at one time Con- gressman from Louisiana. His home Is near this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-05
HaslxeIl WllI Fight.

Fort Worth. Texas, Feb. IA spe- cial from Guthrie. Okla, says Gov ernOr Haskell arrived an hour late at the Capitol this morning and when asked if he had further statements to make regarding his indictment yes- terday at Muskogee on a charge of conspiracy against the government in connection with the town site frauds, the Governor said:
 "I will fight the case to the bitter end and carry 1t to the highest courts. The evidence submitted to the grand jury is false and an indictment se- cured only through malice"
 The Governor is receiving telegrams assuring him of the senders' support.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-05
EI.heriea Dlauute settIed.

St. Johns. N. F. Feb. 4-Sir Robert Bond, the Premier. announced tonight that an agreement in the fisheries dis pute between the United States and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-05

not take place before May or June next.
 Blank sheets of paper have been at- tached to Haskell's bond and hundreds of citizens signed them today
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-05
Mott TaIka of rrauda.

St, Louis, Mo, Feb. 4--M. L. Mott. at torney for the Creek Nation. asserted here today that the land fraud inves- tlgation in Oklahoma was instituted as the result of evidence which he gained in connection with civil suits for the recovery of lands alleged to have been fraudulently obtained from the h.. dians, whom he represents
 "The interest of the government in the present prosecutions is simply that of a trust" said Mir. Mott, who, with Chief Moty Tiger, of the Creeks. was in St. Louis for a few hours en route to Washington, where they are to urge the enactment of certain legislation.
 "The Creeks lost many acres by fraudulent transactions. Because the government was trustee for the In- dians, 1t was charged with the duty of recovering these lands. But 1t was pre-. vented from properly discharginR it's duties as trustee by the frauds. Con- sequently the interest of the govern ment in the criminal prosecutions is that of a trustee in addition to it's usual police attitude.
 "There is no truth in the report cir culated by Governor Haskell or his friends that William R. Hearst inspired the suits. I was the man who inspired the prosecution, and from the first have been the most active in forward ing them.
 "In an open letter to Governor Has kelI. I charged him with the very frauds for which he is now indicted. He denied my charges and I wrote to President Roosevelt that had based my assertions upon the sworn state- ments of 200 persons whom Haskell had used as dummies in his transActtons These statements were gathered in thirtv.tvo civil suits which had insti- tuted on behalf of the Creek Indians to recover lands from which they had beap defrauded. Twenty-six of these suits were started before Statehood was consummated and before Haskell was a candidate for Governor. As they were based upon the same aIles1tIons "f fraud as in the criminal proceedings r cannot see how Haskeil can correctly a,lere that they were inspired by Hearst. or that there are any politics h them"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-05
n.so,nt,on in NeYadn.

Carson, New, Feb, 4-The- Giffon anti Japanese resolution shorn of It's reference to President Roosevelt came up in the Senate today and was re- Gerred to the judiciary committee.
 It is said this committee of which Senator Boyd Is chairman, will smother 1t, in accordance to the wishes of United States Senators Nixon and Now lands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-05
,soux sIKn HaakeIl's Bond.

Muskogee. Okla. Feb, 4-No method of nrocedure in the town lot fraud indictment cases will be decided upon mntU after the arrival of Governor Charles N. Haskell here tomorrow.
 A dispatch from A. z. English. who Is very i'll at Los Angeles Call. ana sIo,,,1x, recovering from the effects of ar, oneration. states that his physicians have decided 1t will be impossible for him to come to Muskogee before April k A number of leading citizens of Muskogee have signed his bond and 1t will be sent to him for his signature.
 Governor Haskell will be represent ed by an array of attorneys when placed on trial. which probably will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
LEGAL NOTICES
Notice,

Notice.
 In the District Court of the United States for the Northern District of Alabama Southern Division In the matter of w. H. Moore, doing business as W. H. Moore Lumber company, and the w H. Moore Lumber company, Bankrupt In Bankruptcy
 Whereas. a petition was on the 9th day of December, 1909, filed herein for an adjudication of bankruptcy against w. H. Moore, doing business as the w H. Moore Lumber company, and the W. H. Moore Lumber company; and it appear ing therefrom that said bankrupt is not within the district. and that personal service of subpoena herein cannot be made on W. H. Moore, doing business as the W. H. Moore Lumber company and the W. H. Moore Lumber company, Now, on motion of Tomlinson & Mo- Cullough. Esqs.. attorneys for said peti- tfoners, it is ordered:
 That the said service of such subpoena be made by publication, and that this order, together with said subpoena, be published in The Birmingham Age-Her- ald, newspaper published at Birming- ham, Jefferson county, Alabama, in said district once 2 week for two successive weeks, the last of said publications to be made on the 18th day of December 1909; and by mailing copy of this order and said petition and said subpoena to the last known place of abode of said w. H. Moore.
 Witness the Hon. W. I. Grubb, judge of said district, and the seal thereof at the city of Birmingham, in said district, on the 9th day of December, 1909
 W. I. GRUBB,
 United States District Judge Tn the District Court of the United States for the Southern Division of the North ern District of Alabama.
 H. Moore Lumber company. and the w trict, Greeting.
 For certain causes offered before the District Court of the United States of America within and for the Southern Di- vision of the Northern District of Ala bama, as court of bankruptcy, we com mand and strictly enjoin you, laying all other matters aside, and notwithstanding any excuse, that you personally appear before our said district court to be holden at Birmingham, in said district, on the 29th day of December, A. D.. 1909, to an- swer petition filed by Cedar Creek Mill Co.,, ct al, in our said court, praying that you may be adjudged a bankrupt; and to do further and receive that which our said district court shall consider in this behalf. And this you are in nowise to omit, under the pains and penalties of what may befall thereon.
 Witness the Hon. w. l. Grubb judge of said court and the seal thereof, at A'.r- rningham this 9th day of December A. D. 1909. CHARLES J. ALLISON, 12-1y-2-sat Clerk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
CITY TAX NOTICE

Dec. 1st, 1909.
 Real and personal taxes for the year 1909, are now due and taxpayers are notified to ap- pear at my office and pay the same.
 Said taxes will become de- linquent on Jan. 1st, and will draw interest at 8 per cent from said date. After taxes be- come delinquent a list of all as- sessments remaining unpaid will be certified to the Register in Chancery, who, under 8 de cree of the Chancery court, will advertise and sell property on which taxes remain unpaid. GEO. EU6TIS,, Tax Collector Age Herald, Dec {, lO-t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
Kills Nelahbor By Mistake.

Cynthiana, Ky, December 10.-Mis- taking him for a night rider, Nicholas Muntz shot and killed his neighbor, Elva Coy, near here last night. Muntz fears night riders and when. he discov- cred Coy near his home called on him to halt but Coy refused, and Muntz shot him dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
Plenty of Trains Moving.

St Paul, Minn., December 10.-The Great Northern and Northern Pacific managers today reported that S4 east bound trains, consisting of 2413 cars, and 7S westbound trains, consisting of 2351 cars, were moved on those roads, as showing that the roads are not tied up by the switchmen's strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
Four Burned to Death.

Concordia, Kan. December 10.-Mrs. Frank Hicks and her four children, aged from 3 to 10, were burned to death today when their home caught fire from the explosion of an oil stove. The, mother saved baby but was trapped and burned when she ran into the house after the other children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
Notice to Contractors

Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until Il o'clock. a. m, We'd nesday, December 16, 1909 for certain bitu- lithic paving. Specifications may be ob- tained and plans examined at this office The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals.
 MAURY NICHOLSON, City Engineer
 Age-Herald, December to 15 inc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11

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 CLOTHING CO.,, Agts.,
 1910 Sd Ave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
Buy Oklahoma City Lots

Park Heights addition is only A blocks from main business center, and 47 feet higher in elevation, overlooking the city. on survey of interburban car line; all lots guaranteed perfect. Price only s100 per lot; $ cash. 1 per month; no Inter- est; no taxes. For further particulars write. M
 J. D. ADAMS, Sales Agent. 2o51k w. Main St., Oklahoma City, Okla
 12-10-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
1914 18th Ave-, $. SALE OR RENT

Beautiful modern Broom, furnace heat home, oak floors, oak trimmings, love- ly mantels, one block from, goth street and Phoenix club; right at the foot of Red mountain and four blocks of Five Points; price low; terms attractive.
 407 Farley Bldg. g's
 Bell phone 1872
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
WANTED-SALESMEN
WANTED--BOARDERS


 ROOM with board. 2oG eth ave. l-2s-sot ROOM with reasonable board for two young men. Five Points. Bell phone 4gO6 12-1-14t ROOM with board. zoe 9th avenue.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11

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 REBUILT Typewr1ter Co. l10 N. 91st st. 1.
 Phone 11e1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
FOR SALE.

LOT--Large, level and faces east, 300 feet from Highland ave, and looks right into the Country club. Only $5250. Come at once if you are interested. Lot-On s. 16th ave. east of 20th st., beautiful. faces city. high and level. This lot can be bought cheap for cash $7250-e-room 2-story. furnace electric lishts and all modern conveniencss and comforts; oak floors down stairs; large lot. 20 feet deep. with 2 rental houses on back; on good terms. You havs only to look and pick up an $S50O bargain for $716o.
 Geo. 0. .Whstley & Co. Phone 121.. z.s 1l0I-3-s Brown-Aarx.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
WAN1'ED-s SITUATIONS

LADY stenographer wants position. Ref erences given. Call Bell phone 1216.
 12-10-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
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FOR RENT

TALK WITH ALAN JEMISON.
 z127 THIRD AVENUE. s-6-u
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
OAE CENT 4 WORD

kAIES-One cent a word . day, no ad. taken for less than 26c for first fnser- lion. Casb must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
FOR RENT.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
WANTED-HELP
PERSONAL

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