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The Washington times., 1914-08-12
Retired Barber Tries
To Commit Suicide

Abel C. Osborne, seventy-six. a re-
tired barber. attempted TO end his life
this morning by cutting his throat with
q small kitchen knife while in the wood
shed in the rear OF his home, 1906 Tenth
street northwest He was taken 10
Washington Asylum Hospital, where II
was said he would recover.
Mr.. Osborne has suffered from palsy
for the last four years and had been
unable to work at his trade. In spite
shop at 1TIs Pennsylvania avenue
northwest up to five weeks ago when
he sold the business Since then he
had brooded over his physical con-
dition-
The Washington times., 1914-08-12
Railroads Fined $1,000
For Cattle Confinement

Fines OF $1,000 were assessed
against the railroads during June for
violation OF the law prohibiting con-
inement of cattle for more than
twenty-eight hours without unload
ing for feed. water. and rest, ac-
cording to reports received by the
Department OF Agriculture.
The largest fine was 1889 assessed
against the Santa Fe railroad. in
twelve cases. The Rock Island road
was fired $712 In six cases, the Mobile
and Chic $3.50 In four cases. The
Kansas City, Mexico and Orient saS2
in three cases, the Chicago and Al
ton. s235 In two cases, the Louisville
and Nashville 1927 in two cases, the
and Northern Pacific,
s215 and 1904. respectively. In one
case each, and number of other
roads fines Of from 500 to 5000
The Washington times., 1914-08-12
Arrested i'm New York
On Bad Check Charge

Accused Of passing several small
worthless checkc on installment houses
in this city, John w. Gardner, a sales
man. whose home is said to be in South
Carolina, was arrested today in New
York, according to a dispatch received
at police headquarters. Detective
Boyle has gone 70 New York for the
prisoner.
About two months ago Graham was
married and left on his honeymoon. 4
few days later several merchants re-
ported checks Gardner had given them
to about $50, appeared TO he
worthless.
The Washington times., 1914-08-12
Marines to Santo Domingo
To Aid Peace ENJOYS

Secretary of the Navy Daniels has or
dered the transport Hancock, with
regiment Of mnrires from Guantanamo.
Cuba, to Santo Doming" City to await
the arrival OF President Wilson's peace
commission, now en- route, which will
attempt to bring the Dominican reNoiu-
ton to an end. The marines will not
be landed. according 10 present plans.
but will remain in the harbor with the
srnt oats Castirc and Marietta as a
warning that the United States Is in
earnest in its effort 10 halt the revolu-
tionary disturbances in the island.
The Washington times., 1914-08-12
Two Widows of Former
Presidents in Europe

With official announcement that Mrs.
Benjamin Harrison is safe at
S'Grave Hage. the thought struck Off
Gals of the State Department that
there are two widows of former Presi-
dents among the Americans stranded
abroad. the widow CT President Cleve-
land having been reported safe to the
department in dispatches several days
ago
Among others officially reported as
safe to the State Department today
were Nine. Schumann- Heink. the
American prima donna. at Beyreuth
Mayor Rice. of New Haven, and Sena-
tor Oliver of Pennsylvania, at London.
The Hamburg consul reported Ameri-
cans there we'll and cheerful
The Washington times., 1914-08-12

war situation had been received from
Washington during the trip.
The Presidents train Is due to ar
rive at Washington about O'Clock this
evening.
The Washington times., 1914-08-12
WILSON EXHAUSTED
BY FUNERAL ORDEAL
President Retires Early and
Sleeps Late Returning From
Rome, Ga.

ON BOARD PRESIDENT WILSON'S
PRIVATE TRAIN. GREENSBORO, n.
c., Aug. l2.-Returning from the funeral
of Mrs. Wilson, at Rome, Ga, the
this morning. He appeared exhausted
by his trying ordeal. DR.. Grayson de-
cided that a sedative was necessary to
induce sleep last night. The President
and his daughters retired very early.
Secretary Tumulty stated today that
no kilograms regarding the European
The Washington times., 1914-08-12

Several bass fishing parties from
Washington enjoyed a day on the river
yesterday. Those who went to points
close at hand were not as highly re-
warded as those who went afar. but
they declare themselves satisfied with
the day.
The Thurston steel plant fishing
grounds. below the point of the island,
entertained several sRortsmen. few
bass were caught principally on live
bait, and number OF pan rockhsh were
taken, although none of the fisherman
returned with large strings.
A successful day was spent at Goose
creek. about four miles east of Lees
burg, by couple of Washington fish
ermen. About a dozen nice bass were
taken, the largest weighing in the vi
cinity Of three pounds. with the small
est ranging well over a pound. The
water is reported clear. and, apparently,
1t will repay any of the local anglers
who may wish to take the trip.
There is good opportunity for a
couple OF hours sport in Little river. OPP
good bass in that stream. and as it is
so accessible, II should be well worth
the anglers time. after office hours, to
give the place a whirl.
The following places bear the reputa-
Tho Parlor," pool above Boiling
Rock, straight out from Fletcher's. The
water is deep and swift. and the pool
bears its name because the fish are
known to congregate there. (2) Middle
Rock. above the Chain Bridge. 1t In
we'll to arrange to a have a boat taken
up on the flood tide, as It is impossible
to make Roadway against an ebb tide.
90 THE Hens and Chickens" off the
point of the powerhouse near Fetch
- 70 "a
swift. Care must be exercised. "a near
the ladder. at the Chain Bridge, cp-
posite the branch on the Virginia side.
(5) Opposite the point of Analostan Is
land. along the bend Of the river Water
about thirty feet deep. 30 Near the
Thurston steel plant. at junction of Po-
dal Basin. Boats and bait may be OBJ
tanned at the Speedway boathouse, at
the western end OF the basin. 90 The
DYKE between Alexandria and Mt Yer
non. Boats NAV be obtained near car
station. (s) Occoquan. above the bridge
The Washington times., 1914-08-12
Goes to Bury Father.

Miss Mary Grace Storms. of this city.
has gone to Rochester to attend the fu-
neral of her father. George y. Storms,
who died at his home there at the age
of eighty-four. He is survived by a
daughter and a son. Interment will be
in Rochester tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1914-08-12
Navy Recruiting List
Still on the Increase

TIE tremendous increase in the num-
Der Of applicants for enlistment in the
navy following the first news that there
might be war with Mexico, still contin-
ues despite the fact that there now
seems little probability of war, accord
ing to reports from the Baltimore naval
recruiting station. An average Of fifty
applications a week is still being main
tanned there, II is stated.
The Washington times., 1914-08-12
P. J. Latham Asks Divorce.

P. Julian Latham. superintendent of
construction of the United States Life
Saving Service, filed a suit in the Dis
trict Supreme Court today for an abso-
lutte divorce from Mrs. Madge Latham.
raining a pianist at a moving picture
theater as correspondent.
The petition sets forth that the cou-
pie were married in Buffalo, N Y, May
81, 1892, and have two children.
The Washington times., 1914-08-12
Citizens to Discuss
District Excise Law

Questions pertaining to the admins
tration of the excise law Of the District
will be discussed by the East Wash
ington Civic Association in the Metro
politan Baptist Church, Sixth and A
streets northeast. tonight. Members OF
the W. c. T. L. and the Anti-Saloon
League will participate.
The Washington times., 1914-08-12

Fresh-cut, Homegrown Flowers.
Guides Flowers last longest. Always
appreciated by sick folks 1914 F.
Advt-
The Washington times., 1914-08-12
H13EAaaANAS
fDeJI662E'

Weather Forecast-Fair and cooler
tonight; Thursday fair with moderate
temperatures.
Condition of Potomac-Clear.
Wind-Gentle to moderate winds be-
coming north and northeast.
High Tide-I2:o4 a. m.-Ia:a7 p. m.
Low Tide-6:45 a. m.-6:5I p. m.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-12-23
STATE RESTS ITS CASE.
Defense Asked for Peremptory In
structions Variance Show in
Statements and Books.

Hazlehurst. Miss, Dec, 21.-
When court convened here this
morning, there was a good sized
crowd in the court room to hear the
arguments in the now famous Beck
er trial that has been on trial here
for the past two weeks The jury
looked refreshed after resting from
Saturday at noon until this morn
ing.
The first witness called by the de-
fense was W. P. WiIdberger who
had been called upon Saturday to
compile some data as tc earned in
terest, and interest on time deposits
-saiptn Jan 5, 1914. AT the conclu.
sion Of Mr. WildberRer's testimony ,
the deferse made an objection and
this was argued for some time by
both sides. The testimony of Wild
berger from tile books showed that
unearned interests on time certii-
Gates up to Jan. 5. 1914, was S4,.
271 %, interest collected by Re-
ceivers since Jan s. 1914, and up
to Nov 80, 1914. was So. .767 SO. in
terest collected on notes. and earn
ed interets on overdrafts since Jan
the 5. to Nov 80. 1914 was Sc, $50
The defense claims that this So, :
767. so was a good asset to the
Bank. The States contention is
that it should not figure in the as
sets at all. Statement of July Is,
1913 was then introduced by the
State. showing the amounts due the
Bank by officers. directors and
stockholders. $l8.909.12. Books
showed $84, ,683.19. Dec. 9th
statement showed that officers, di-
rectors and stockholders owed ST.
1895, books showed $97, ,719 81.
R. W. McNair Chancery Clerk of
Lincoln county. was introduced by
the State, with mortgage record
of Lincoln county, which showed
the assessment of each individual,
who was assessed and the amount
of property owned. if any. by the
creditors Of the Commercial Bank
& Trust Company At the conclu-
sion Of Mr.. McNair's testimony the
State rested
All the afternoon was consumed
by the defense attorneys filing a
motion for peremptory instructions.
Judge Julian Wilson spoke for over
three hours citing numerous au-
thorities. endeavoring to show that
the state had not made out case
His was a mastery effort in the
case. Tomorrow morning .heState's
Attorneys will be heard in the
case against peremptory instruct
ions, and it is not likely that the
Judge will give a ruling before
late tomorrow,
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-12-23
Jury GETS PEREMPTORY INSTRUCTIONS
FROM JUDGE TO DISCHARGE BECKER
END OF COMMERCIAL BANK CASE, TRIED AT
HAZLEHURST, REACHED WHEN STATE
RESTS CASE.
District Attorney Hugh Wall Says State Did Not Get Square Deal
Appeal by State Would be Made to Supreme Court

its case and the defense will put on
its witnesses next week. The state
claims that it has deprecated the
assets of the bank 1921, ,905 .02 and
in addition to that. there was hy-
pothecated to New York and st.
Louis Banks $133, 900 of the banks
collateral for a loan of $85 600.
There being a difference of $58, 900
additional out of the bank on Jan.
3rd, 1918 and out from under con-
troll of the bank upon which money
had been raised, to meet the liza
bilities of the bank. That there is
$205, 900 OF the banks paper past
due collateral, and it is the conten-
tion of the state that this amount
was not in such a shape as to real
ize anything on, as banks will not
make loans on past due paper.
Just what the contention of the
defense is will be br 'uRht out Mon
day when its witnesses take the
stand. Perhaps no case just like
it has ever been tried in Miss.
There is vast amount of business
transactions to 90 over. and books
and figures in mass.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-12-23
VARIED NOTES. OF TRIAL.
A MingIing Together Of Little Items
and Occurrences During Prog
ress Of the Case.

The jury in the Becker case after
adjournment Saturday at noon,
went for a walk near the lake, and
although the weather was incIem.
ent. they had an enjoyable time
after being confined in the Court
room for two weeks. Monday morn
ing they looked fresh, and showed
that the rest over Sunday had done
them good. They are a jolly bunch.
The jury was allowed to attend
church at the Baptist Church, the
first Sunday following the begin
ming Of the trial.
1t at once strikes an observer
that one uf the most unusual parts
Of the trial is the almost continual
whiting Of the Judge on cedar
blocks, the accused and all of the
jury and some of the spectators
having followed suit and joined 10.
Cedar values have advanced, and
the supply ia almost exhausted.
Judge Burch's supply Of cedar
blocks that were given him by
some one is out and as the sapply
In this section Ia sIimited. the Judge
JUST at present is having little use
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-12-23
ORDER TO DISCHARGE DEFENDANT.
Lengthy Arguments No Demonstra-
ton Made When Judge Rem
dered Decision.

Hazlehurst, Miss. Dec. 22. The
Judge in the case of the state
against F. F. Becker gave peremp-
tory instructions to the jury this
evening in the case after the Attor-
neys for the state and defense hau
been arguing the case before the
court since yesterday.
District Attorney II. V. Wall
took upsthe states side Of the ques-
tion at the converting court this
morning. akd argued at some
length, taking up every point of
Law touching on the evidence in
the case, and citing numerous eases
touching on this particular case.
His exponeEts Of the law was III
keeping Of his accustomed way Of
going into things and matters Of
law. and WIS one Of the best arQu-
meats listened to here in a long
time.
Ha was followed Ia the afternoon
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-12-23
Masonic Bodies Elect.

The Masonic Bodies of Brookha.
ven have elected the following Off.
GERS for the year, 1916
Brookhaven Lodge No. 241 f. &
A. MI. N Davis, w M ;R. d.
Moreton. s. W j.. r. Smith. /.
W.; E. H.. Wentworth, Treas G.
2 Grafton, Secty. :Z. P. Jones, 7.
Brookhaven Chapter No so r.
A. M. DR. F. e. Collins, h. p. !:
K. D Moreton, K: W. H. Seavey.
G.; DR.. Thos. McNair. G. of HI
3. Seavey. P SIC. F. Heuck. K.
a. &C p. Smith. M. lst ". &.
M. FurIow. M. 2nd W; R,
Smith. IA. Bird vi: e. h Went
worth. Treas. q. e Grafton
Secty. z. r Jones. Sent
BrookhaVen Conncil No S7 R
Y 5. NC +. Heuck. I. M !. Dr
F Z. Collins. D. MI r Smith
2. G. Of W R. d. Moreton 6. Of
CIV r. Seavey. g. Of q Dr
Ihos, McNair, Stew ; E. II. Went.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-12-23

by J W. Cassedy for the defense
aDdi like at the morning session. the
tables and all available space were
filled with law books, and the court
room looked more like a law libra
ry or receptacle for a book store
than court room
The court room was we'll filled
in the afternoon and all were lis
tening. for something to fall. No
one seemed to know just what to
expect, as the law and evidence
we're such as to cause the most san
guine to keep guessing as to just
what the outcome of the case would
be. Mr. Cassedy's speech which
was a master piece of Uratory and
one of earnestness, the Judge gave
peremptory instructions to:the Jury
and one of the most celebrated
cases in the history of Mississippi
was terminated.
In less than two minutes the man
charged with receiving money in
an insoIvent bank was absent from
the Corut room, and was no more
to be seen around the County's
property during the evening.
While there was no demonstration
in the court room. there were ex-
pressions of JOY on the faces of the
friends of the accused
Immediately after the Judges
decision District Attorney H. v.
Wall issued the following state
ment: II am very much surprised
at the action of the Court. and in
my opinion. the ruling is against
the weight of authority" He also
stated that he "did not feel that
the State got a square deal and
that he would appeal the case to
the supreme court and would have
more to say later"
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-12-23
"a stern Star Elects Officers.

Following are the newly elected
officers of the Brookhaven Chapter
No. 4. Order Eastern Star.
Mrs. E. Priebatsch. Worthy Ma
tFOn; f.. S. Cameron. Worthy Pa
trOn; AIRS. f. FL Fellows. Associate
Matron: Mrs. r. G. Applewhite,
Secretary; r. H. Fellows. Treasur-
er; Mrs. E. b. French. Conduc-
tress; Miss Laurie Peen, Associate
ConduptrFss; ]. E. Seayey, Chap
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-12-23

lain: Mrs. S R Fisher, Ada: Mrs.
7. b. Perkins. Ruth; Miss Eva
Kohlman. Esther; Mrs Ben Will
liams. Martha: Miss Josie Heuck,
Electa; Mrs. E M. Bee. OrganIst;
Mrs. Mary Hartman. Marshal; Mrs.
F. 4. Davidson. Warner; DR.. F..
~ COIlins, Sentinel.
The Installation will be on Friday
Jan. LIST; at 7IS0 Pm. Each mem.
ber Of the Chapter will be allowed
to invite two guests. Members,
please take notice.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-12-23

Rev. T. q. Summers will no
longer preach at Canton after this
year, but will preach at Rodney
and Lorman instead. holding the
pastorate Of the churches In con-
nection with the Port Gibson
church The Baptists Of the Lor-
man neiRhborhood are planning to
move Fellowship church, two miles
west Of Lorman. to Lorman in the
near future. GIOster Record.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-12-23

worth, Treas. G. E. Grafton, Re.
corder; 2. P Jones, Sent.
st. Elrno Commanding K. 7 No.
18 &C. M. FurloW. E. c.; C. d.
Smith, Gen. DIR. f.. e Collins. G.
g.: W. Fl. Seavey, Pnd.; e. H
Wentworth. Treas. q. e. Grafton
Recorder; r.. M. Buie, G.. w.; r.
D. Moifeton. J VIC. Il. Kees. s.
B !; E. "a. Bee, Warden: z. p,
Jones, Sentinel
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-12-23

Hazlehurst, Miss Dec. 10 The
first witness introduced by the
State this morning in the Becker
case was Paul M. Hobbs editor Of
The Leader. who identified stare-
ment issued by the Commercial
Bank & Trust Company and publish
ed in his paper on July 9th, 1913
1t is the contention of the state
that this statement is incorrect, in
as much as it does not specify that
any of the banks funds were loaned
to stock holders, officers and direc-
tors when in reality the books show
that there was at the time this
statement was made owing to the
Commercial Bank 4 Trust Co, S22. :
240 "a. by the officers S84, ,693, 10 |:
by the stockholders and directors
S4.426.27.
This statement is as follows and
is sworn to before notary public
and audited by Duncan L Thomp-
son on June 9Th, 1913: Resources,
loans and discounts, $727, SAL 46,
Overdrafts ION Iumber) S35 1882. AS.
bonds $63. 1929, furniture and
fixtures and real estate SAB, ,976 10;
cash on hand and in banks SCI ,657 :
45: demand loans SIlO. 600; total
81, ,042, ,800.35.
Liabilities, capital stock, Sl00. ;
1000: surplus. 100000; undivided
profits, net S7.338.0S: deposits
S655. .462 80: bills payable $3.50, 00O;
total. $1.042. 800. .35; books and
records Of bank show as follows:
insurance account, 1864 So: cash
items, So. 2S2 08. cash on hand SIS :
81 So Due by officers of bank
$22. .240.24. Due by stock holders
and owners of bank S84 .683. 10.
Due by directors of bank 81. .426 27:
included in stock and bonds in this
statement is, 1864 SS insurance
account. Cash items do not show
on statement. The above state-
ment is dated June 18th, 1913.
J D. Miller was introduced by
state to compile the different
amounts and accounts due the Conn
mercial Bank Il Trust ca. and To-
compile total amounts realized from
foreclosures Of real estate since the
closing Of the bank. after which
court adjourned until Monday
morning
The state has practically rested
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-12-23

Hazlehurst, Miss. Dec. 18-W.
p. Wildberger, accountant and
special commissioner, was recalled
by the defense this morning in the
Becker trial and was cross examin-
ed some length by Judge Julian
Wilson as to the different credits
that should appear on some state
ments issued by the Commercial
Bank & Trust Co., one on Jan Is.
1918 and one on Dec. q, 1918
Mr. Wildherger, was on the
stand most of the day and will be
recalled by the State again tomor-
row morning. He showed from
the books that F. F. Becker owed
the Bank at the time of closing,
$14. 740. secured by lat shares of
capital stock in the Bank of Frank
lin, and that the amount was used
in the purchase of this stock, that
the Bank of Franklin, carried a
deposit Of near 100000 with the
Commercial Bank 4 Trust Co. 1t
also showed later on that F F.
Becker sold his stock in the Bank
of Franklin and applied it to the
note of $14. TAO, the stock in the
Bank Of Franklin being sold by
Becker at Zoe on the dollar.
Defense asked for detailed
statement of all unearned interest
on notes. statements OF earned in
terest on notes owing the Bank on
Jan 9th. statement of unearned
certificate, rent and interest col
lected by receivers since Jan. 5.
1914 being accrued on receivabIes
to Dec l. 1914, for purpose of de-
Quoting from liabilities which is
not shown by Accountant G. j
Moore's schedule.
The State objected to interest
being calculated on time certifi-
Gates. to earned premiums to be
added as assets. except as to notes
past due and also objected to inter-
est being added as assets on all
notes many years old as they are
dead assets. Court sustained objec-
tion.
Several other witnesses were
placed on the stand but little tes-
timony of interest was given.
The last to be introduced by the
State was K. L. Covlngton, Cashier
of local Pank, and special Com
missioner of the Commercial Bank
4 Trust Co. He was qualified as
to the value of the furniture and
fixtures. He testified that the
fixtures of the Commercial Bank 4
Trust Co. were worth on Jan. 5.
1914. $4,000 as an asset to the Bank,
but if moved from the building
would be worth only SIS. 400.
The State will introduce w. P
Wildbergcr again tomorrow morn.
ing and one or two other witnesses
when it will rest it's case. It is
not likely that the defense will be.
gin to offer any evidence in the
case before Monday morning just
how long the case will last is not
yet known, depending entirely oD
Developments as procedure pro-
crosses.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-06
New Mailing Equipment

The Times Office has purchased q
new mailing equipment. 1t will be put
in use soon. By the use of this new
method our subscribers can tell from
the date on their paper the date Of
expiration of their time. We have not
followed the custom Of receipting ev-
cry one. but hays made an effort to
keep our, books correct. As soon as
your name with the date appears on
your paper Il Il Il not correct please
esll ON, attention 70 ths mattsr. All
srroru VIII b chssrfully corrected.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-06
LAMBS TURN SURPLUS
FEED TO CASH

FEED TO CASH
BY Importing u Load of Western or
Mexican Lambs Each FALL, Central
Missouri Farms and Bank Accounts
are Being Built Up.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-06
ChamberIain's
Liniin1ent

10 all that i needed and 1t 10 ccr-
tain to give quick relief, Give Il
Q trial and sec for yourself how
quickly It relieves the pain and
soreness. Pries asc; large size, soc.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-06
Rheumatism

More than nine out Of every
ten cases Of rheumatism are
simply rheumatism of the
muscles, due to cold or damp
or chronic rheumatism. In
such cases no internal treat
ment Is required The free
application Of
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-10
DAUGHTRY-McIAAIN

Mrs. Dora McLain was married
Sunday, at the home of her mother,
Mrs. y. S. Fort, to Mr.. John Daugh-
try, of Fort ogden, one of the lead
ing cattlemen of DeSoto county. A
large number of friends and rela-
times were present to wish happiness
to the new-wedded couple. Mr.. and
Mrs. Daughtry left at once for Fort
Ogden, accompanied by the brides
brother, Mr.. H. J. Fort.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-10
Mrs. WILSON'S FUNERAL

Washington, Aug. 10.-The i'm
pressive funeral OF Mrs. Woodrow
Wilson was held at the White House
this afternoon, and the remains, ac-
companied by many government rep
resentatives left for Rome, Ga, fol-
intermen- tomorrow.