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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
JURY IS NOW OUT
FATE OF ED MARSHALL IN THE
 BALANCE.
Judge Jones Charges Jury Carefully As To Alleged Leader Of The
 Might Riders in Tem- nRAnN@.

Union City. Tenn, Jan. 27.--Judge Joseph E. Jones. shortly before o'clock concluded his charge to the jury in the case of Edward Marshall, alleged night rider, charged with hav- ing a part In the putting to death or Captain Quentin Rankin, and the de- Alterations of the jury began imme- diately.
 When the jury retired it was with the understanding that should ver- dict be reached, Judge Jones would return to the court room at any hour during the night to receive the re- port.
 In his charge to the jury Judge Jones instructed that if it was found that Marshall rode to the rendezvous of the band because he was afraid to disobey the summons of the lead CTS he was not legally excused, as the danger was in the future and not In the present; and if after he learned that 1t was the intention of the clan to murder Rankin, he had protested agafpst the carrying out of the crime if he wag member of the band. or sani1ed for the purpose of disposlng of the members of the West Tennessee Land Company, he was guilty of Inur- der in the first degree and had been 50 adjudged. E
 The closing argument for the de- fense was made by Rice A. Pierce, who argued that no motive had been shown to prompt Marshall to have the then existing conditions had forced him to become one of the clan.
 For the state Judge W. H. Swigart followed MT. Pierce. He bitterly ar- raigned the defendant, speaking for two hours.
 When the argument was resumed this morning, T. c. Gordan opened for the defense. At one point while discussing the formation of the West Tennessee Land Company, he was in- corrupted by Judge Jones. who in- formed him that If he was trying to Justify. the murder he would not per- init 1t. But the attorney quickly dis claimed any such intentions and changed his subject.
 In an address of an hour andsa a half, R. A. Pierce closed the argument for the defense. sef f
 Mrs. ouintin Rankin. widow of the murdered man. and the wife of the de- fendant, sat only sh ort distance apart and several times as the speaker alluded to their husbands. they were both in tears.
 Mr. Pearce argued that there was no motive for Marshall to be connected with such a crime, and, referring to the conditions that forced him to take the night rider oath, he said, turning to General Caldwell. eff you had lived there. you would have done as they told you, for any man who knew the circumstances would have been afraid to do otherwise. '"
 At o'clock tonight announcement was made to Judge Jones that no re. port could be expected from the turJ before tomorrow. After delIberatinl for six hours 1t was stated that tht opinions of the jurors as to the inno cence or guilt of the accused are wide ly divergent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
PANAMA TREATY
FAVORABLE REPORT SENT TO THE
 SENATE.
Democrats VIII Present Vigorous OR- position to Ratification of the Agreement--Signcd by Pres.
 adent Ab01dta.

Washington, Jan. 27.-The treaties between the United States and colom- bia and between the United States and Panama, in settlement of all of the diff faculties growing out of the cessation of Panama from the Colombian Re- public, were favorably reported to the Senate today from the committee on foreign relations.
 There was some opposition to tho treaties on the part of Democratic members on the committee on account of the contract by this government to pay a portion of the sum awarded Co- Iombia for the loss of Panama. In assuming this obligation. the Demo, cratic Senators declared the United states confesses that 1t was responsi- I,ic for the Panama revolt. which has long been contended by the minority in Congress. .,,, meet with renewed opposition on the floor of the Senat"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
NO SENATOR IN ILLINOIS;
 HOPKINS LOSES VOTES

Springfield. H., Jan. 27--After four joint ballots from the eighteenth To the twenty first inclusive, the joint ses- sion of the General Assembly rose for the day. without choosing United States Senator.
 The voting showed a net loss of twelve votes for Senator Hopkins. from eighty-five, which he received on the thirteenth ballot yesterday to the sev- enty-three given on the twenty-nrst ballot today.
 The day was marked by shifting of n number of Democratic votes to diff ferent candidates
 The names of Judge L. Y. Sherman ana former Governor Richard Yates were infected in the balloting.
 Prospects for a continuance of the oS inc lessening of the Hopkins vote.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
BILL FOR NEGROES
ROOSEVELT AND FORAxER AGREE
 ON MEASURE.
It Proposes Te Raise a Communication of Army OMcers Which shall Dee termlne Fate of Black
 SOIdAeFB.

Washington. Jan. 2T-Senate leaders have drafted bill for the settlement of the Brownsville question, which meets with the approval of President Roose- welt and Senator Foraker.
 It provides for the appointment Of a commission of general ofncers' to eon- sIder all applications of the discharged negro soldiers for re-enlistment. The conclusions of the commission are not to be final but must be submitted to the War Department for review.
 In the event the commission finds that there is no evidence to.connect the applicant for re-enlistment with the Brownsville Rffray, the applicant is Co be restored to service in the army. The bill has not yet been made public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
VETS OF NEW YORK
CONFEDERATE CAMP GIVES 4 NO-
 TABLE BANQUET.
Governor Swanson amd John Tempte Graves the Chief speaakeRs--Das- tinguished Union soldiers
 Are Present.

New York, Jan. 27.--"Home." with the unique heart touching meanings which the word holds for the veterans of wartime campaigns and camp fires was the subject Of a stirring address by John Temple Graves. of Georgia, at the nineteenth annual banquet of the Confederate Veteran Camp of New CT. at the Waldorf Astoria this even- ing.
 There were present nearly five hum dred comrades and guests--many of whom were women. when Governor Swanson. of ViGinrIa, responded to the first of the toasts, "The Army of North. ern Virginia and it's Great Command ar."
 John ". vrooman. formerly of the United States Navy, spoke on "our Brothers in Blue"
 Notable persons present included Henry W. Taft, president of the Ohio Society: waiter H. Page. Gen, O. o. Howard. Thomas F. Ryan ana Nathan Strhus. ,.-ls -z5.4-s,, -5s.s
 Governor ;swansons wasl enthgsiastie- | Ally cheered as he delivered what he said was Dthe greetings Of tAs Con federate Es3stazls ssk Vit&inia- the State and EliS caty oe Richmond. wh6se heart stiii pulses in love for the lost CAQ4G anu AkH NNhk0ht oRt4ANt@t. a~
 'qTiie vaiorous deeds performed dur ing the civil war; said Governor swan son. ''IIave served the world as an ex- ample of what this country can achieve on the field Of battle.
 ''When President Mckinley proposed that the nation should take care of the graves of the Confederate soldiers and erect monuments to them the par tition between the North and south came down."
 The Governor spoke in detail of the achievements of Generals Jackson. Lee and Stuart, detailing in minute detail the campaign from June 3. 1862. to June ,, 1863.
 The soldiers of the Confederate ar my. the Governor said. had contrib uted greatly to the upbuilding and the maintaining of the South.
 A military program was carried oui ending with the Southern dying of taps and toast drunk to the dead soldiers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
ROOSEVELT
 HOLDS DATA Senate Committee Is
 Puzzled. CANNOT REACH PRESIDENT Purposely Took the Tennessee
 Company Record, Investigators Have Summoned George W. Perkins, asa VIII Dc Work
 IndepeudensIy of the
 Waite House.

Washington, Jan. 27-President Roosevelt has in his possesiosn all ln- formation gathered by Herbert Knox smith. of the Bureau of Corporations relative to the merger of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company with the United States Steel Corporation.
 Members of the special Committee on Judiciary. which is charged by the Sem ate with Investigating the authority Of law under which the President permit ted the merger. believe they are enti- tier to the data, but they do not know how to proceed to get 1t.
 Several days ago. Commissioner Smith was called before the committee and he testified that he had not pro- cured any information for the President of & confidential nature. This being true, the members of the committee have taken the stand that they are entitled to receive such data concern ing the Tennessee concern as he gath cred Mir. Smith declined to furnish such information.
 Anticipating a demand for this in- forma tion upon the Secretary of Com merce and Labor, President Roosevelt called for and received all the files con- nected with the case.
 The Judiciary Committee considered & resolution directing Secretary Straus to send such information to the com mittee as had been procured under the authority given the Senate to inquire Into the matters of a general character concerning corporations. It Is likely that this resolution will be adopted.
 Another important question before the Judiciary Committee has been It's authority to subpoena witnesses. Tie resolution adopted by the Senate does not give this authority to the commit tee. but the chairman, Senator Clark, of wyoming, has ruled that the committee possesses general authority and spe- cific permission under such a resolution as was adopted In the merger case. Is not required.
 A subpoena has been served upon George W. Perkins. of New York, man. ager of the banking house Of J. F.. Morgan and Company, to appear before the committee on Friday.
 Mir. Perkins will be examined con corning The stock of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company, especially as to the names of pefbohb who held the stock. as to whether there was need for the sale as reported to the President. Senator Clark has received from va rious sources letters declaring that the Tennessee stock was procured by cer' tain men for the sole purpose Of sell- | ing 1t to the Steel Corporation, and that the whole transaction was In the na- ture of unnecessary stock jobbing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
TO RECOVER MAINE
WRECK SHOULD BE REMOVED
 FROM HARBOR.
President Roosevelt Approves of Re- eommendati0n by Governor Ma
 gOOn and Sends a Message tO SC0nGPess.

Washington. Jan. 27.-President Roosevelt today sent to Congress a message approving the recommenda- tion of Governor Magoon that an ap- propriation be made to remove the wreck of the battleship Maine from Havana harbor.
 The Presidents message follows:
 E'Governor Magoon, on the, eve of leaving Cuba, has expressed the hope that the wreck of the battleship Maine may be removed from the harb6r of Havana.
 T trust the Congress will see the wisdom of this suggestion and will provide for the removal of the Maine. We should not allow the wreck of this historic ship to remain as a dan ger to navigation in Havana harbor. This is wise from no standpoint. An appropriation should be made for the removaI."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28

Is an habltuai drunkard when he is drunk all the time
 Al long argument followed. but the court ruled that the charge must be established by facts. not by reputation, that tho witness thought Leigh was drunk because he looked sleepy. and d heavy beard and talked foolishly.
 Finally bth sides asked Judge Hart to define drunkenness and the court said:
 "A man is drunk when he Is 50 much under the influence of liquor that he becomes a nuisance to the general public. That will be the standard upon which the court will decide this case"
 A dozen or more witnesses swore that Leigh was drunk the day he was chosen as juror.
 He was pretty well organized was heg' inquired the court.
 "The organization was nearly com plete" retorted the witness.
 John H. Walden, who works for Leighs sister Sswore that he talked to the jurior few days before he was accepted and heard Leigh say about Senator Carmack: "The-shoulj have been killed long ago"
 ] B. F. Ellis. who lives near Leigh' swore that the latter told him that he did not think John sharp had ans thing to do with the killing and the copers were prvked to the shooting. I s. M. Hyde, the ninth juror chosen, was taken i'll this afternoon and tne court ordered a physician called.
 The physician said Hyde was snner. ing from A bilious sick headache and would be all right in the morning. The State announced that 1t had no other witnesses present and at D. m. the defense was asked to caIl It's witnesses These testified that Leigh. while drink ing the day of his selection. was able to transact business and that ne was not an habitual drunkard.
 Juror Leigh was the last witness called He admitted he was drunk on Tuesday and Wednesday. the day ne was chosen. Later he qualihed tnis by saying he was "a little drinking
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
MISSISSIPPI FARMERS.
Union Endorses Plan for Great Ware
 house

Jackson, Miss. Jan. 27.-The execu- tive committee of the Mississippi di- vision of the Farmers Union met hero today and approved the charter of the new million dollar warehouse company organized to take over the one hun dred local farmers union warehouses now being operated in the state. More than $22OO.O0 of the stock had been subscribed
 President Hightower states that the corporation will be in readiness to control Mississlppis cotton crop by the time the new crop Is ready for marketing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
MEETING OF LUMBERMEN.
Congressman BOrland Discusses Deep
 Waterways.

Kansas City, Jan. 27.-Congressman William P. Borland was the principal speaker at today's session of the an- nual convention of the South western Lumbermens' Association. His topic was Deep Waterways"
 John A. Bruce, of Strader. La., Pres ident of the American Lumber Trades Congress and J R. Moorehead. of Lex ington, Mo, led the discussion during the consideration of the code of ethics as recommended by the American Lunl- Der Trades Congress.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
HARRHMAE A DEnHoTO1a.
selected to Board of New -Ysak Cen-, tras.

EE4LCNEA trms.
 New York. Jan. 27.--E. E. Harriman was today elected director of the New York Central Railroad. succeeding c. c. Clarke W.@C. Hfown. Preai- dent of the New York Central was also elected dlrecfor of that cont pany. succeeding Samuel F. BarGeH who resigned.
 Reports~thA MT, Hartman was about to become q director nf Ehe New York Central have been. circulated in the financial district for several weeka. so that today's election oecasioned no surprise.
 It has been understood that since Mr. Hartman disposed Of hia interests fn the Northern Securities Compeny epye sral years ago, both he lndlvldualgy and the Union Pacific Rallroad Com pany have, acquired large inteFesta IT. New York Central stocks.
 Repcrts have been circulated tha3 Mir. Hartman will eventuaily suc&sat Chauncey M. Depew -wEM Chatr9nan 4of the Board of DirectoFs Ce the New YlorN. CentV@i but. this has not been aonss Armed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
A BATTLE SHIP ARkANsAs

State Legialature Hears News Amid
 Cheers.
 Little Rock. Ark, Jan. 27.--Assuran- ees were received here today from President Roosevelt that one of the new battleships will receive the name of Arkansas
 Governor Donaghey called upon the general assembly to make an appro- priation for the proper observance and bestowal of testimonial. The mes sage was received by each house with cheers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
Confirm. Nominations,

Washington, Jan. 27.-Ihe senate to-dav confirmed the nominations of Robert Bacon to be secretary of state and Sohn Callan O'Laughlin to me as- sistant secretary of state. The nomi- nations were acted upon by the com mittee on foreign relations today and were unanimously reported.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
Postal Sues Phone Companies.

Knoxville. Tenn, Jan. 27.-Intunc- ton suits brought by the Postal Tele- graph Cable Company against the East Tennessee Telephone Company and Cumberland Telephone and Tele- graph Company in which the Postal company seeks to restrain the tele- phone companies from removing their telephones from the telegraph Ofices
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
BELMONT IS ILL.
New York MiIIiszaire Undergees sa
 Operntton.


 Operatfon.
 New York. Jan. 27.--August Belmont the banker. today underwent an opera tion for appendicitis in the Memorial Hospital in this city. The operation was regarded as successful and the condition of Mir. Belmont thereafter was satisfactory.
 The form of appendicitis from which Mir. Belmont was suffering is that known as interval appendicitis." the attacks of which are Intermittent
 The first indication of his suscepti- biiity to this Illness was noted two years ago when he underwent a slight operation for hernia. Physicians who treated him then. 1t fs understood, warned him that he might expect a re- eurrence of something of the same na- ture.
 After the operation today the doc- tors reported that there was an entire absence of pus in the wound and that It might be expected that Mir. Belmont would recover In about three weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
WEATHER IN MEssINA.
Work of Relief Continues Despite Ii
 eleIn@mNw

clemeMey. Messina, Jan. 27.-The weather con tInues indictment, but the work of re- lief fin all It's branches is being con ducted with energy and system. All the houses built near Messina have been occupied by survivors. The soldiers continue to sleep In their tents.
 Archbishop Darrigo has declined lodgings on board a warship and in- sists upon inhabiting the remains of the archbishop's house. He Is sharing the hardships of the situation with the people.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
No PIaEue in Caracas.

Wiilemstad, Jan. 27.-The reports received here several days ago from Caracas declaring that the bubonic plague had made It's reappearancs there, are without foundation The stories were spread by several hotel keepers. who desired to discredit a compeitor, in whose house a man has died.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
SENT TO ROOSEVELT.
ImEOrmatIOn Touching Steel COrpora.
 ton Merger.

Washington, Jan. 2T.--It is under stood by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary that all data collected by missioner Herbert Knox Smith of the bureau of corporations, relative to the merger of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company with the United States Steel Corporation has been placed in the hands of the President.
 This action is said to be in antlci- patton of the subpoena of Mir. Smith by the Judiciary Committee, which is Investigating the authority of the law under which the President permitted the merger.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
Narn. MnIlace WIIl Recover.

Atlanta. Jan. 27.--It was stated to- day that Mrs. R. B. Wallace, the young woman from Macon. Ga, who fast night shot herself here in an att tempt to commit suicide will recover.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
PROHIBITION IN WEST VIRGINIA
May submit Statewide Measure to
 Voters.

Charleston, W. Va, Jan ZI.-Ine House Judiciary Committee today re- pIn,ttins to the people a constitutional ~amsndment providing for prohibition.
 The resolution was made special order for Friday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
KING slENELII1 DEAD.
Report Received About the, Emperor of
 Abyeminfm.

Chicago. Jan. 27.-rhe Tribune to- day prints the following news article from Paris under date of January PC:
 "It was announced today from an of fieial source that Emperor Menelix of Abyssinia was dead and that Empress Taitou had been for some days direct ing the public affairs. It Is feared the death of the sovereign may produce se- rious trouble, chiefly at Addis Abeda, the capital, that may endanger the Eu- ropeans there"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
FIGHT ON RAILROADS.
Arkansas VIII Give uP SsO,OOO to

Little Rock. Ark. Jan. 27.-The sem ate today passed a bill appropriatInx S5O.0OO for the state to contest the In- Junction of the railroads against the two cent passenger rate and an in- crease In freight rates.
 The governor will sign the bill to. morrow
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
u.,ovf Not Conarwe.I.

London Jan. 27.-No confirmation can be had of the report published in A Paris newspaper and cabled to the United States that King MenelIk of Abyssinia is dead.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
Newro Llee Tnsurnncc

Atlanta, Ga. Jan. 27-The Standard Life Insurance Company, financed and to be operated by negroes, was granted A charter today by the Secretary of State. The capital is to be s2OO,OoO.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
;eItIe VIII Leave.

Reggie, Jan. 27.-The steamer Celtic probably will finish her work of dis trIbution by tomorrow when she will leave Messina for Naples.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
Auurovea by Panama.

Panama. Jan. 27.-The Panama Unit ternoon by the Assembly, and was signed immediately by President Obaldia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
rHIr WEATHER.

Washington, Jan. 27,-FOr~east for Alabama, Increasing eIOudiaeHs Thura- day, Friday probably showerSJ light TarlabIy winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28

of the Postal company. have been re- moved from Nashville to Knoxville and will be heard before Judge E. T. San ford in the United States circuit court Friday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
MIR. WnLNT
 APPROACHED His ST sch Expunged Aom Record. FAINT 4NAYs" IN THE HOUSE Opponents of Roosevelt Show
 Timidity. Report of the Committee Goes Into Att titude sf Congress Towards the
 President nnd Cites
 Precedenfs.
FAINT sNAYS' IN THE HOUSE

Washington, D. C., Jan. 27-The House. with but few faint nays" to- day adopted the report of the special committee on the Willett speech, which expunges it from the Record.
 Representative Mann, of Illinois. chairman of the special committee. presented the report. which. he said, represented the unanimous opinion of that committee.
 - After the report had been read. MT. Mann offered to yield time to any member wishing to discuss the report but as none evinced desire to do so, the resolution striking out the speech was passed, with hardly dissenting voice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
Earthquake at TiaIs

St. Petersburg. Jan. 27.--A slight earthquake was reported in Tifiis last night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
SINKS A STEAMER.

Unknown Weasel Goes Down and Eight
 Are DrOWned.
 Lisbon. Jan. 27-The Spanish steamer Trinidad has rammed and sunk an un- known Belgian steamer off Cape Roea. Eight members of the crew of the Belgian vessel lost their lives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
J. C. CocKRELL MESSING.
Insuraaee Solicitor Leaves Hospital
 Rome Georgia.

Rome. Ga. Jan. 27.--J. c. Cockrell an Insurance solicitor has been miss ing since Tuesday afternoon. His coat was today found on the bank of the Etowah river, two miles above Rome. Two women of that neighborhood say they saw him in the water yesterday.
 About noon yesterday he left a hos uitl where he had been taken few hours previously.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28

mFa2itEmn Ts9mnsy MMaaaea .Washtneton. Jan 27.-rhe Aanags today fAtlded an arbitration sreMsx win Braall