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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
BREESE ON STAND
AGED BANKER TELLS OF HIS
 TRANSACTIONS.
Denies That He Is Guilty of Being D1s- honest and Explains How and Why He Borrowed
 Money,

Asheville, N. C., Aug. 18.-The cen- ter of attraction in today's hearing of the Breese-Dickerson Bank case in the Federal Court was the appearance on the stand of Major W. E. Breese. who was President of the First National Bank of this city, when 1t failed twelve years ago. as first witness for the defense. a
 The white haired Confederate yatr I sran. has. told saiTsady thcs story sof' tiTe banks rise and fall at each of the four preceding trials, and It's opening chap ters carried but little today from It's predecessors
 Judge Charles A. Moore. opening for the defense, outlined his case. stating that the defense would show that mot a single dish onest dollar went into the hands of the defendants; that there was no conspiracy to defraud the bank that instead of conspirtng the defend- ants did all in their power and sacri- feed all their property in an effort to save the bank"
 Major Breese began his evidence with a story of his life from his boyhood days in Charleston. but Judge Newman declined to let him tell ot his early cd ucation and servic@ in the Confederate army and directed him to start with the formation of the bank here.
 Witness then told of the loans he had made from the bank, beginning with the first thousand he borrowed to buy stock in the French Broad Bank, a State corporation formed to turn over to the national bank real estate notes which the latter was not permitted to handle directly. and then of loans made to buy his home and purchase stock in the Wentworth Land Company and the New England Timber Company. about $500 of stock being acquired in each company by direction of the banks di- rectors, in order that the First Nation al Bank might get their deposits.
 Witness being asked If at any time he had any intention to defraud the bank.
 Judge Newman sent out the jury and the judge heard arguments of counsel on this point, and on whether witness should be allowed to state that the pur- chase by Breese for his bank of its own stock, and the making of loans to of- fcers In excess of the 10 DOT cent clause of the national banking law, were with the sanction of the Comp troller of the Currency. The Judge ruled out both questions on fhis point.
 Witness said that each personal loan he had made from the bank continued by renewals to the time of the banks failure. He testified that he had de- posted part of his bank stock with the bank as collateral for a loan and that the transfer of 100 shares made to Dickerson was made that Dickerson might borrow money for the bank on it in Richmond, and falling in this, Dickerson re-tranbferred the stock to Breeze
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
FIGHTS A FAMILY
SICK GIRL IS SENT TO A HOs-
 FETAL.
Relatives Declared She should Die Al Home But Doctors and Police
 Held To . Different
 View.

New York. Aug. is.-An extra de- tail of police are on guard at the bed side of Miss Florence Goebel. in Will liamsburg Hospital. to make sure that she is not captured and returned to her home.
 It required much fighting by the po- lice reserves to get her to the hos pital. For an unknown reason the young woman swallowed @ quantity of carbolic acid and when an ambulance surgeon said she would probably die her relatives said she should die at home. while the doctors stated that she should be sent to the hospital.
 Relatives and neighbors overawed the two policemen accompanying the doctor and they called the reserves to assist them. The young woman's friends fought vigorously to keep her in the house and during the battle. the street filled with more than 1000 of the curious.
 After considerable fighting the po- lice carried the suffering young wo- man from the house. Then they had to fight their way through the crowd to get her into the ambulance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
BILL ATTACKS
 GRAND JURORS Haskell Seeks to Quash
 Indictments. SENSATIONAL ALLEGATIONS Conspiracy Is Charged Against
 Prominent Men. Accused Of Planning To Secure True BtIIs Against Governor Of Okla homa And Friends By

Muskogee. Okla. Aug. 16.-Attorneys for Governor Charles N. Haskell and the five other defendants indicted in connection with the alleged Musko- gee town lot frauds. today filed mo- tons in the Federal Court here to auash the indictments. setting forth a number of sensational allegations.
 Aside from sharges against five grand jurors and the allegation of i'm proper conduct on the part of the Unit cd States Marshal, Grant Victor. the allegations dealt largely with the se- lection of the grand jury with especial objection to the exclusion of Muskogee county. the home of the defendants. from which the jury was chosen.
 It is alleged that George W. Strawn, J. H. Dixon, J. c. Burges, A. .. Dumas. and W. T. Bailey. members of the grand jury which indicted the defend- ants. deliberately sought to go on that jury with a view of returning indict- ments: that Strawn. as foreman. con- spired to intimidate the other jurors to voting indictments after they had refused to do so.
 The motion insists that foreman strawn repeatedly told the jurors that they probably would be charged with perjury if they failed to indict and Ut one time. when the ballot stood eight to eight. he called for an open vote. so he should know who should bs prosecuted.
 It Is alleged that out of eight tales men selected. seven were partisan Re- publicans; and that the eighth. bit ter personal enemy of Governor Has, kell. was Democrat
 After pointing out numerous techni- calities in the manner and time of the grand jurys selection, the motion de- clares there was no evidence presented to show a conspiracy to defraud. and that the secretary of the interior and rftorya were fully aware of how th' town lots. wexe scheduled and that na objection was raised.
 The six defendants were indicted b! the Federal grand jury at Tulsa, Okla. on May 2T. charged with obtaining titles for the government to town lott in Muskogee by illegal methods.
 The i've co-defendAnts of Governor Haskell are all wealthy and promi- nent citizens of Oklahoma.
 Governor Haskell and six other de- fendants had previously been indicted on the same charge. but on April 1C last, Federal Judge John A. Marshall lof Utah. upheld a motion for the de- fendants to quash the indictments or technical grounds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
POSTOFFICE ROBBED
 IN NORTH CAROLINA

Burlington. N C., Aug. 1e-At an early hour this morning burglars en- tered the post office at Gibsonville. a small town seven miles west of here, and blew open the safe. making good their escape with the contents, amount ing only to a few dollars in cash and about $75 in stamps.
 It Is supposed that nitro -glycerine was used No clue to the identity of the perpetrators Is known.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
STORM IN GEORGIA
 LEAVES DEATH IN WAKE

Rome, Ga, Aug. 16-A severe eleo- trical storm passed over Tr1on, in Chat tooga County. today, and as result two men are dead and i've injured, one seriously. from a stroke of light. ming.
 Lightning also damaged the depot of the Central of Georgia Railroad and a livery stable nearby.
 Sam Ray and Clarence McCants were the men killed while Jeff McCants was seriously injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
MRS. CULLOM VERY ILL .

Washington, Aug. 1s.-Mrs. Shelby NJ Cuilom, wife of Senator Cullom, of IT, linois, Is critically Ill at her home in this city, and the attending physician has given up hope of her recovery Pulmonary and heart trouble are the causes of Mrs. Cullom's illness.
 Mrs. Cullom, with the Senator. re- turned to Washington from Atlantic City last Saturday and she was striok eu soon after her arrival.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
Fresh Conplications,

Washington. Aug. 1s.--Mr. Einsteln Secretary of the American embassy al Constantinople, has cabled the State Department that the situation there is endangered owing to the. pressure which Is being brought to bear on the Sublime Porte to demand fresh cate gorical explanations at Athens regard ing Crete and Macedonia.
 The Greek government. Mir. Einstein adds. appears to have placed itself en- tirely in the hands of the four protect ing powers, who are continuing their conciliatory efforts. While the possi- bility of hostilities is said to be by no means removed, hopes are expressed of a peaceful solution of the difficulties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS
 LOSE THEIR LIVES

Tacoma, Wash. Aug. 18.-T. F. Cal lagh, of West Seattle. and Joseph w. Stevens. of Trenton. N. J., are be1iev- ed to have lost their lives while en- deavoring to ascent Mount Tacoma.
 Today a rescue party found the AL pine staffs and packs of the lost men ten feet from the crater.
 The two men left camp at 2:S0 Sat urday morning without a guide. They had but little food with them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17

welt, should not charge another man with similar offense.
 At this point Hobson interrupted to request his friends to cease cheering him and give Davis a respectful hear. ing.
 Davis repeated his charges about Brownsville. growing eloquent over the negro question and crfticizing Hobson's actions In regard to the negro. The immense crowd stayed through the three hours of debate and gather ed around their respective candidates after 1t was over.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
suxnnuoh waut. ExposltIon.

Savannah, Ga. Aug. 16-The city government of Savannah is behind a popular movement looking to an in- ternational exposition to be held in Savannah In 1915 to celebrate the open ing of the Panama Canal. and to com bine with that Southern Commercial Exposition. The citys claim to share in the advantages to the South of the Canals opening will be stressed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
x-Ray for Leprosy.

Washington. Aug. 16.-The X-Ray as a cure for some cases of leprosy was demonstrated by the American health authorities in the Philippines. accord ing to pr. Victor G. Heiser. chief quar- antine officer in the islands. Dr. Hes- CT says the x-Ray is suitable only for specially selected cases. and Is valua- ble, apparently. only in the early stages
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
TRIAL OF WALTON.

Meridian Man Who Slew Secretary of
 Club.
 Meridian. Miss. Aug. 1s-The case of J. c. Walton. charged with the mur- der Of W. T. Flynn, Secretary of the Beaver Club here, was practically brought to a close today after consum- ing thirteen days in the hearing.
 Walton plead insanity and introduced lOI witnesses to prove his contention. It is alleged that Walton killed Flynn because the latter refused him buffet privileges at the club. It Is ex- pected the case will be given to the fury tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
KILLED BY ROBBERS
WE'RE LOOPING A STATE BANK IN
 OKLAHOMA.
sururised by City Marshal of KIeHer They shot Him Dead and
 Wounded the
 Cashier,

Tulsa. Ok, Aug. 1.-Two robbers, surprised while footing the State bank at Kiefer, Ok, tonight. shot and killed City Marshal Inford and probably fa- tally wounded Cashier Calma Webling. They then escaped.
 A posse quickly organized and hur-' ried in pursuit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
To Push Charges .

Muskosee. Ok, Aug. ls.-Chsrges of misconduct made this afternoon against United States Marshal Victor by Gov ernor Haskell will be pushed vigorous ly, according to an announcement to- night by Pliny L. Soper. Haskelrs at- torney.
 Governor Haskell will use every eff fort, 1t was stated, to have the marshal and several grand jury members brought to trial
 The case probably will be argued at Ardmore some time in October before Judge Marshall of Salt Lake.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
Winter Leaves Tribune

New York. Aug 16.-Wtlliam Winter, the dean of American dramatic critics. has severed his connection with The New York Tribune, which he accepted In 1885 at the invitation of Horace Greely. His resignation was announced today in a statement by Hart Lyman, the editor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
noo.eveIt May visit China,

Washington, Aug. 16.-China expects a visit from Theodore Roosevelt some time next year. While Roosevelt was President he discussed such visit with Tang Shao-Yi. the Imperial Am bassador, who came to Washington last winter to thank this government tor It's generosity in reinitting the ST. 100000 claim.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17

the Norfolk and Western and Atlantic Coast Line Railways and will connect Roanoke with Charleston. s. c. The link will be seventy-five miles long and work will begin at once. It is ex- pected that the grading and masonry will be completed and the bridges er- ected by June 1910.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17

The action of the provisional admin istrative committee in Crete In swear ing allegiance to Greece apparently in- dicates that 1t Is not -ts intention to meet the demands of the protecting powers to haul down the Greek flag and that therefore the powers will again be forced to land troops to in sure the autonomy of the island.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
Two OniciaIn Drowned

El Paso. Tex, Aug. 16.-News was received today of the drowning near Shafter Tex, Saturday, of United States Deputy Collector of Customs John Donaldson. and Immigration In- spector Robert Huide. The carriage In which they were crossing a swollen stream was overturned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
MACON BRoOME HELD.
Florida Young Man Arrested in New
 York.

New York, Aug. 16.--Macon Broome. who. according to his counsel. is the son of State SenFtor Broone. of Quincy county, Florida, was held in police court today to await the extradition papers ap th e chargeS ofshatag.ssn fngt- tive from justice.
 Broome was arrested at tho request of the police of Atlanta. Detective Edward [. Arthur, of Atlanta, said that Broome was wanted to ans wer to a charge of forging a check and pass ing 1t on H. B. Clark, of Atlanta.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
MARINA IS PATRIOTIC.

Spanish Commander Issues Address to
 Soldiers.
 Melilla. Morocco. Aug. 1e.--General Marina, commander of the Spanish forces which are about to advance against the Moors, has issued pa- triotic appeal to his men to show themselves worthy of Spain and des- cenjants of the heroes who fifty years ago carried the flag to Tetuan.
 He promises that he will lead his men to victory and that the campaign will be made glorious page in the history of the fatherland.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
WET AND DRY ELECTION

Twenty One Counties of South Carolina
 WIll Vote Today.
 Columbia, s. C.. Aug. 1e.-Tomorrow twenty-one counties of South Caro- lima, now wet will vote on the ques- ton of retaining tho dispcnsary or having county prohibition.
 The vote will be close In many coun- ties and considerable interest has been manifested. especially by the drys. who have conducted q vigorous campaign. The vets apparently have made no open efforts to influence votes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
ASHLEY WILL TAKE
 CHARGE IN MOBILE

Btrmingham. Ala, Aug. 1s.--H. Cor don Ashley. chief deputy marshal in Birmingham. has received official no- tification of his appointment as colIec- tor of the port of Mobile and he has made bond in the sum of s9O, 900. He 1vill take charge of the office Friday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
Sailors Will Land

London. Aug. 16.-It Is understood here that the international forces will tomorrow remove the cause of strife in Canea forcibly, and marines and blue jackets of Great Britain, Russia. Italy and France will again take up the duties laid down July 27. when the island of Crete was evacuated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
Knnnas City Record.

Kansas City Aug. I6-The last twen- ty-four hours was the hottest experi- enced in the Southwest since 1901. Enid, Okla, reported 1O5, Fort Smith. Ark, 1O2; Concordia, Kan. 102. and La- mar. Mo, 1O1 The heat continued to- day. No deaths have been reported.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
CRETE DEFIES GREAT POWERS Swears Allegiance to
 Greece. BLU UEJACKETS WILL LAND Expected That Invasion Will Begin
 Today. Administrative Committee Takes Oath and Refuses to Haul Down the Flag-suftan May Make
 Demand.

Canea, Island of Crete. Aug. 1e.-The provisional administrative committee, to which the administration of the is- land was entrusted when the Cretan cabinet resigned Sunday. took the oath of allegiance to the King and Kingdom of Greece today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
AIeonao i. Cont,deut.

Washington. Aug. 16.-Mr. Ide. the American minister to Spain. has re- ported to the State Department that the King of Spain and his minister for foreign affairs have returned to San Sebas stian. the summer capital. This is understood to be an indication of con- fidence in the ability of the authori- -ties to control the situation in Spain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
Prisoners Are Burned

Charleston. W. Va, Aug. l6.-Two prisoners John R. Johnson IS years old. and Charles Smurlow. 35 years old, in the Kanawha County jail. were probably fatally burned tonight in e fire started from a lighted cigarette dropped on their bed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
POsTMAsTERs MEET.
MInsissipDians Are In Session aI
 B1OxA

MlAsiBskpDians Arc In 8e8alOR aN
 BuOxA
 Biloxi. Miss, Aug. b2r-Ssvszal hum dred delegates representing three states were present when the MIasiS- sippi postmasterS league opened It's convention here today.
 Alabama and Louisiana are repre- sented as we'll as Mississippi. the dele- gates from the adjoining states be- ing the guests of the Mississippians on this occasion.
 Postmaster General Hitchcock. who was invited to attend, wired his re- grets. the press of official business pre- venting him from attending.
 Matters of intsrevt to Southern pose. masters are being ~dAA1nsseGA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
STORM IN CHARLESTON.
Communications With The Cify
 Shut 00

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 Carleston, s. c. Aug. 16.-A severe thunderstorm visited Charleston this afternoon, doing no material damage in the city so far as been reported. but blowing down all the telegraph and telephone wires leading into the city so that for several hours tonight the city for practically isolated from the outside world.
 The Western Unionp has. established tonight a temporary office four miles from the city and expects to re-es- tablish a complete service early to- morrow. .... ..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
"BLI'FF" BY LITTLE BoY.
yes Hi. Mother From Negro

Saves His Mother From Negro
 Brute.
 Amcricus, Ga. Aug. 16.-Joseph White a negro prisoner in the jail here. charged with attempted crimi nal assault upon a well known white matron at DeSoto. near here yester- day, today confessed and declered that he would have accomplished hts pur- pose had not the woman's little son. with a shot gun. caused him to fear he would be Killed.
 The lad knew the gun was aot load. cd but his "blum" was succe ssful.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
To BuIId Brnnch LIue.

Winston Salem, N. C.. Aug 16.-Con- tracts were today awarded for the
 construction of the Southbound Rail way from Winston-Salem to Wades- boro, N. c. The road wNl be built by
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
Little Rock mt 1O1.

Little Rock, Ark, Aug. 16.-Today Is the hottest day of the year In Arkan- sas In this city at 2 o'clock the gov ernment thermometer registered 101. One fatal prostration has been report ed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
LIBRARY IN IRELAND.
Carnegie Gives SI,5OO,OOO to People of
 Tralee.

Tralee.
 Pittsburg, Aug. 16.-The trustees of the Carnegie Institute received word yesterday that Andrewy Carnegie has given $1.5OO.OOO for the erection of a public library in Tralee. County Kerry. Ireland
 This is the first time the iron mas ter has interested himself In public affairs In Ireland.
 The gift to Tralee was not depend- ent upon citizens subscribing a like amount.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
DEATHS FROM HEAT.

Eleven Persons Have Suceumbed fin st.
 Louis.
 St. Louis, Aug. 16.-Four men died of the heat today, and nine additional deaths which occurred Saturday and Sunday became known today. The government thermometer regis tered 90 degrees at 12 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
Lndy Alma Tadenaa Dend.

London. Aug. 16--Lady Alma Tadema. wife of Sir Lawrence Alma Tadema, the painter. and herself an artist of note died today. She was a daughter of George Napoleon Epps.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
Hot sore fin Lincoln.

Lincoln. Neb.. Aug, 16-The weather bureau reported temperature of 10S at o'clock this afternoon, breaking all local records for this year
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
Ned Marshall Killed.

Monte Carlo. Aug. 16.-Ned Marshall who Is described as an American mil lionaire, was killed today by hospi- tai guard who escaped.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
THE WEATHER.

Washington, D. C., Aug. 16--FOFecaBt for AIabamas Generally fair Tuesday and Wednesdayj light moderate west winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
BANK RE-OPENs.
First National of TiptOn Resumes Bus
 ineNA.

ineHs.
 TIpton. Ind. Aug. 16.-The First Ma tional Bank, of this city. which closed it's doors July 26 after the disappear ance of Assistant Cashier Noah Marker was re-opened for business today. There was no incident excitement.
 Great bundles of bank notes aggre- gating s250,Oo0 were piled up on the counters behind the desks. Deposits and withdrawals were about equal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
SELMA CHILD CHoKED TO ,1
 DEATH BY OANUH<

DEATH BY OANDH, Selma. Aug 1s.-(Special.)- wyiy the fourteen months old son of Mir. and Mrs. W. s. Hood was cholsed to death tonight at their home on East Alabama street by tsffy candy. The little fellow was i'll with whooping-cough and while chew ing some taffy candy which his nurse had given him c coughing spell came on and the piece of candy was swallowed by the child which caused his death from strangulation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
DDowdel1.

J. S. DDowdeIl. son of Mrs. Dowdell of Auburn. left Montgomery yesterday to attend the funeral of his mother. Mrs. J S. Dowdell will leave this morning with Judge and Mrs. Armstead Brown.