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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-10

The destruction of the Austin dam by
flood, is an object lesson in municipal
insanity. The city thought that the err
ratio Colorado River could be pent up
in soil as containing as kitchen sieve.
Engineers gave excellent reasons why
the project would result in failure. But
Austin thought that a big artificial lake
would furnish all the power needed for
municipal lighting. traction service, and
several hundred factories which were
expected to spring up as soon as the
splendid structure could be completed
The consequence is that the dam is gone,
that its collapse has caused destruction of
property valued at three million dollars,
and the loss of many lives; and that the
community is left hopelessly bankrupt.
The dam and plant connected with it cost
one million six hundred thousand dollars,
of which sum one million three hundred
thousand dollars is represented by bonds
upon which interest has not been paid
for six months Austin is an instance OF
a town which. swollen with ignorant pride.
has burst -..r.--..
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-10
THE PENNSYLVANIA CAPITAL.
Stockholders VIII Be Asked to In
crease 1t Beyond $f5O,OOO,OOO-

crease 1t Beyond 15O,OOO.OOO.
NEW YORK, April s.-President Cas-
salts policy of securing for the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad representation in the di-
rectorates of competing lines by the pur-
chase OF stock in such lines renders neces-
sary a further increase in the capital stock
of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Under the
recent distribution OF newly authorized
stock the capitalization of the company
was brought UP to s1fi. SEQ. The latest
increase was an issue of IS. 4G2 shares at
SOS in exchange for the stock and securi-
ties of the Erie and Western transporta-
ton companies.
The present limit Of the Pennsylvania
Capitalization is $I50.000. 000. so that only
a little more than IS. 000.0 coo of authorized
stock remains jiTIissuej. That this re-
serve is not deemed sufficient to carry out
the plans of President Cassatt and his
associates is indicated by the fact that
formal notice has been given that the
stockholders will be asked at the next an
nual meeting to extend the capitalization
limit beyond s150.6G eco.
The Pennsylvania management is cred
tied with having done good stroke Of
business a few DAYS ago by selling in the
open market at $141 the 1900 shares OF
stock which remained over from the latest
10 per cent allotment to the Pennsylvania
shareholders. This sale netted the COM
pany's treasury profit OF fully s250.OOO
The 81. Gee, OO0 realized from the 10 per
cent allotment of new stock has already
been absorbed by the purchases for the
Pennsylvania Company OF stock in the
Baltimore and Ohio Chesapeake and Ohio,
and Norfolk and Western.
In pursuance Of plans already determined
upon the Pennsylvania management must
either buy control OF the Western New
York and Pennsylvania Railroad or expend
between 81, G0O, 900 and s5.0G0.0O0 in build
ing new line into Buffalo. Information
comes from Philadelphia that the Pennsyl
vania's present capitalization limit Of
$3.50. 600. coo must necessarily be reached
within the Dresant wear.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-10

Mr. Mudd Of Maryland introduced bill
in the House of Repre- sentatives yesterday
designed to confer the blessings of a Nc
Kinley Porto Rican government upon an
other subject people who, while they look
and act like Americans. are not citizens Of
the United States, but only citizens OF
the District OF Columbia" The measure
is an excellent one of its kind-for per-
sons who like the kind. II would give US
an executive council, eleven of whose
members would be appointed by the Pres
ident. and hence there would always be an
interior force to prevent the Constitution
from leaking down the Supreme Court
STEPS and trickling into the city. We
should have also a lower house. and
several fairly good offices for executive
or popular distribution. There would be a
mayor in the place of the present dog
muzzle Commissioners. Altogether an eli
gble opportunity would be offered for
playing at pseudo elective municipality.
Yet We are afraid that the ultimate name
of the pretty scheme will be that of its
distinguished sponsor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-10

y despatch from Kentucky states that
man named Day, VINO was State Treas
urer under the Taylor regime, is anxious
to become a State witness in the assassi-
nation case. At the rate the Republican
leaders are trying to secure immunity by
confessing their shares in the great crime,
there would not be anybody left to punish
if their propositions were all accepted. Ii
seems to be understood that the autEori
ties already have a complete ease against
the murderer of Governor Goebel and those
who plotted the deed, and need no further
evidence.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-10

fighting on land. however much it may
be respected on the sea. That is
grave and dangerous conclusion for the
Empire. 1t may have consequences of ter
northern borders of India,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-10
THE DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
Amendments Proposed in the Senate
fo the Augmentation BilI.

Mr.. Mcmillan, from the Committee on
the District, yesterday reported to the
Senate an amendment to the District APP
propriation bill appropriating $4,000 Tor
grading and improving Joliet Street be-
tween the Tunlaw Road aud Wisconsin
Avenue, on the Georgetown and Rockville
Road.
Mr.. Stewart gave notice of an amend
ment to increase the pay OF statlonkeepers
OF the police service from $72o to 5000 per
annum-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-10
Newspapers for Deuey.-Thero

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notably fewer politicians at the Capitol
yesterday who made light of the Dewey
candidacy than there were the day after
his Willingness to make the race became
known. The cause of the diminution in
the ranks of the scoifers seems mainly due
to the fact that the Admiral's journalistic
supporters are increasing in number The
first daily newspaper TO openly announce
for him was the Press Post" which
heretofore. has been the recognized organ
of the regular Democracy OF Ohio The
Press Post" is published at Columbus
The next journal of influence and large
circulation to come out boldly for the
sailor was the Galveston News" which
has a twin sister and namesake at Dallas.
The properties are the best in Texas and
wicld tremendous influence In that State.
II is interesting, if not significant, to note
that their chief owner, Col. A. H. Belo,
is warm personal friend and confidaEt
Of the Hon. Grover Cleveland. having
gone angling with that great disciple OF
Izaak Walton many time and OFT. II is
also interesting to note that Colonel
Belo's newspapers fought Bryan in 1896
and supported the Palmer and Buckuer
ticket. Yesterday the New York HERALD
Joined the Dewey journalistic column in
an editorial which persons who are pre-
sumed to know whereof they speak declare
was written ny bOTuOn bennett
himself and cabed from Paris sunday
night This statement was made yeEter-
day so often and so positively that pecu-
liar importance seems to attach TO the
circumstances that Mr. Bennett should
mount the tripod. seize the editorial pen.
pull his hair, make his jaws alternately
bulge with the lingual impact peculiar TO
the habits Of the Great Editor when on
rare occasions be edits. and then cable the
result OF his painful labor across the
Atlantic. II is claimed that the Herald
sets the pace in all matters OF this kind
for numerous journals of mere or less
influence IN various parts OF the country.
and it is being predicted that within a
week there will be more big newspapers
than can be counted ON the fingers of both
hands supporting the Dewey candidacy
At the same time, 1t is pointed out that
very few Of the big papers supported Bryan
four years. age, and. therefore. his S -
porters declare that they Will be neither
discouraged nor surprised If that section
of the metropolitan press opposed to Nc
kinney should take up the cudgels for
Dewey instead OF Bryan.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-10

Martial law has been declared in San
Juan de Porto Rico. The leaven OF our
plain duty and of every consideration CO
justice and humanity is vislbly working.
1t is martial law and not the Constitution
shat extends to an American island, ex
proprio vigore.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-10
THE CARTER CASE.
4 Motion I'm the Supreme Court to
Dismiss the Appeal.

Solicitor General Richards yesterday
moved the Supreme Court to dismiss the
appeal of Oberlin n. Garter, from the judg-
ment of the Circuit Court for the
Southern district of New York, that he
be confined five years for conspiring to
deiraui the United States. while serving
as a captain In the Corps OF Engineers
Carter's petition for writ OF habeas cor
pus to review the same judgment was re-
fused by the Supreme Court several weeks
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-10
Mr. Wuna mn I,er's AppenI.

CFrom tie Philadelphia North American)
It took a long time to rid the country OF Alger,
and longer TO rid Manila of Otis, but for this re-
lief many thanks Let the good work go Oh and
give the Republican party fighting chance in
the coming campaign.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-10

No GouSinG.-Represen Cowherd
has returned from a brief visit TO his home
at Kansas City. He brings back encourage
ing reports Of the preparations being made
there for the entertainment OF the Demo-
cratic National Convention. There is no
doubt at all. he says. that the handsome
and commedious auditorium recently
burned will be rebuilt in time for the big
convention All OF tile money needed is in
hand, ali Of the contracts for the exact re-
production of the building have been let,
and all OF the materials required are avail
able. A few days before the structure was
destroyed declares Mr.. Cowherd. an au
dience of 22,C00 people. mostly school chill
dren, was entertained in the building with
cut oyertaxing its seating capacity. As an
evidence OF lis unusually fine acoustic ar
engagements it is related that at recent
orchestral concert seats that were four
hundred feet from the stage were bid up
to higher prices than the average by per
sons who had frequently attended concerts
in the hall and who knew where the choice
seats were. Mr. Cowherd says that he
closely investigated the reports Of the ex-
torti0nate charges decided upon by the
hotel men of Kansas City. and satisfied
himself that there is practically no founda-
ton for these reports. At some of the
small hotels the rates have been increased
for the convention week, but there has
been no increase in the rates at the better
class hostelries. Nor Will the charges be
rut mp a cent at these hotels declares NJ
COwherd. He also says that there need be
no apprehension on the score of ample ac-
commodaticas in the town. There is quite
as much hotel room in the city as there Is
in places of much larger population due
to the fact that Kansas City is the second
railroad centre of the country. and is ac-
customed to handling large crowds Of trav-
elers. The town is also well supplied with
boarding and rooming houses. in addition
to the unusual number OF hotels Of various
grades.
The age-herald., 1900-07-18

commercie and the press, is great honor, one that we appreciate most thoroughly and for which we make due acknowledge ment. We are satisfied that our stay will be for our good, as well as for our pleas ure, and that we shall carry away with us renewed pledges of the great friendship that has long existed between us and your citizens
The age-herald., 1900-07-18
of the union depot.
In Different Style

The next visit remember with distinct ness was one made in very different style. I descended from the train and found my self in a vast building of modern construc- ton, which covered a great part Of the train yard, and even the site of the hoteI at which I first lodged The town had grown. Great buildings now backed up close to the depot; dummy trains rushed through the streets and people were hur- rying hither and thither on the sidewalks. It was a city in active operation. l did not have to inquire my way. carriage was in waiting and I was whirled through the avenue and up to a six-story hotel re- plete with every accessory to the comfort of the traveller. Here l was handsomely received, shot up in the elevator, shown into a palatial room with bath and told to call for whatever was in the house and to make myself at home, all at the expense of Birmingham. Being seated in the re- factory with it's floor of tiled marble, ana its walls hung with works of art from dis tant lands, a company of servants hastened to do my bidding, and band of musicians played while I feasted the inner man.
 It was difficult to realize that this was not all dream, for between the first s1d second visit but five years had elapsed. use the two hotels simply in illustrative contrast for everywhere in Birmingham the change had been equally remarkable. The village had become a metropolis, and had well earned the title it still hold of the Magic City.
The age-herald., 1900-07-18

Fine, pure tobacco and no flavor make Texie Cigar a magnificent smoke.
The age-herald., 1900-07-18

The best tonic for family
 use is MOerlein Beer.
The age-herald., 1900-07-18
MT. Craighead's Response

Erwin Craighead of the Mobile Register responded to the addresses of welcome, saying:
 MT. Mayor, Mr. President of the Commer-
 cial Club, and Members of the Birming-
 ham Press Club:
 Often as I have visited Birmingham, and cordial as has been the reception given me by number of your citizens this hap pens to be the first time have been called upon to say anything about it; and now of a sudden, I must respond to three well comes in one. And, what Is more impor- tant, my response must not be for myself alone, but for number of men and wo- men of my profession who, like myself have had a most pleasant experience of your hospitality, and would, if called upon as I am, express themselves much better than I shall be able to do.
 Marvellous are the changes since the day I first set foot in Birmingham. On that first and momentous event, or advent, descended from the train into a yard full of dust and grime and railroad tracks, and upon inquiry of the first man I met was recommended to the best hotel in the place, which was plainly to be seen from where stood. This was the Relay House. structure of wood, quite old enough to be much out of repair-a two-story building with porch in front, and a hall extend ing through the center to low-ceilinged dining room in the rear. A stuffy little parlor, with antique brocaded furniture, was on the left. The proprietor welcomed me; wrote my name on the dog-eared register, and took my seat in the dining room It was such a place as one finds in the backwoods, used by some one-horse railroad company as an eating station. The meeting came to attend was held in the stuffy parlor. The assembly numbered on- ly one dozen persons, yet the room was uncomfortably crowded. We hurried through our work amid the screech of To-
 ,a1 In patf 0f while simeon of fine dust came in through the windows.
 Back of this hotel was wide expanse of valuable but empty Birmingham real es- tate. Birmingham had started, but lacked something of growing up to the present site
The age-herald., 1900-07-18
President Rhodes poke

President Rhodes delivered his annual address in which he called attention to the work of the secretary of the association, saying that Secretary Rountree had ar ranged an outing for this year that was the best eyer planned for the Alabama editors. He referred to MT. Rountrees connection with the State Fair Association, which con- ducted the State fair in this city last year and which failed to pay a great many Of the Alabama newspapers for advertising the fair. He said that MT. Rountree had suffered much greater financial loss than any of the editors of the State, and that all the connection he had with the fair as- sociation was to act as secretary under the direction of a board of directors.
 He congratulated the Alabama editors on better, run of advertising they seemed to be getting, and also upon the greater inde- pendence they were showing in their edi- torial utterances. He said 1t was the bounden duty of editors to study public questions and when they arrive at con- clusions to express them fearlessly.
 The Committees
 On motion, committees were appointed as follows:
 On resolutions-Jacob Pepperman of the Alabama Knight of Montgomery, c. J. Hill dreth of the New Decatur Advertiser, Isaac Grant of the Jackson South Alabamian, Horace Hood of the Montgomery Journal, J. c. Orr, Jr., of the Alabama Enquirer, Hartsell; W. T. Wear of the Industrial ~~~~--~-..---->,,- --~~~~---~
The age-herald., 1900-07-18
An Alabama Product

And the best of it all is that this won- derful development is an Alabama product, the utilization of Alabama resources, the exercise of Alabama ingenuity. And we are all proud of it. From the Tennessee to the Gulf there is not one spark of envy at Birminghams greatness, but everywhere cordial congratuation that we have in Ala bama such ctiy-a credit to the New South, an illustration of what the New South can do. And, more, we are all prof ited by it. If we have no direct profit, we have the indirect Association with John- son, 1t is said, inspired Reynolds to be better painter, Garrick to be @ stronger actor Burke to be more accurate thinker and hundreds of others to quench their thirst at the rock which he smote whenever he spoke wrote. And so Birmingham'S magic growth has helped other cities to grow Investors naturally argue that where a thing has been done it can be done again, and we see Anniston New Decatur, Flor ence, Sheffield, Huntsville and this bevy of industrial cities clustered around Birming- ham in this county all gaining by reason of the success of Birmingham. And even faraway Mobile, from which I come, is profited We have the seaport. We have the rivers stretching away into the midst of the land and reaching toward Birming- ham, We are part of a vast scheme of de- velopment of inland water channels; and the seaport is growing with a rapidity that must delight the hearts of all Alabamians. We all stand to win in the great indus trial and commercial growth, and all are indebted to Birmingham in some degree for impetus we have received.
 To be welcomed by such city, to be welcomed by the representatives of the
The age-herald., 1900-07-18
The Committees

(Continued on Sixth Page.)
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-03-30

brains George P. Raney served
on the supreme bench for years
only to resign when advancing
years reminded him that he should
provide well for his family while
the opportunity was at hand He
accordingly became general ccun-
sci for the +. 6 & P. railway at a
salary FIVE times greater than he
received from the state Eminent
LAWYERS have steadfAstly declined
positions of this character because
the emolunents OF genera! practice
eclipSed the glory that attaches to
the judicial ermine We do not
pretend to say that able lawyers
have not served the state The
position we take is that offers from
this source are rare. Hon. James
T. Wills, of Bradford county, IS a
candidate for attorney-general. and
his ability as a practitioner and
worth as a citizen suggest the
thought that begins this article,
AS a member of the Legislature
Mr.. wills was Oh 4irman of the
judiciary committee, a committee
noted for the character of the men
that composed It Mr.. Raney
former chief justice of the supreme
court, was a member In point Uf
sa'ary there are more desirable Of
fees than that of encouragement.
but the field is inviting to one who
loves his state, and combines with
this virtue the ability to serve his
people well Mr.. Wills possesses
these qua,iti, S in the truest sense.
His reputation as a lawyer is well
eSta lishrd. and bis ambition in
this particular is a worthy one.
Florida would be vastly benefited
by the services of such a citizen.
Guided by Mr.. Wills strength of
mind The business of the attorney
generals office would be conducted
with fairness and intelligence. and
the Times-Herald cordially en-
dorses him tor the pace. At the
proper time we trust that the
vote of Putnam county vii con-
slider well his excellent qua inca
tons and honor him as he deserves
to be.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-03-30
Notice for Publication.

LASo OFFICE AT GAINESVILLE. FJA-
March L. 1910
NOTICE Is h~rphy given that thr following
y named settler has fled noeics OF his inT.n-
ton to make final proof In support Of bis claim.
amt that said propf will he made before Register
Nnd Receiver ~ Gainesville, Ekrida. on
APRIL SIST, 200.
viz: Daniel n EpEard~. ui LaWiey Florida HID
2SSs5. for the NNI( Of Ser. Z, TIP. 8 s., Range p
East
lie nameE the following Witnesses TO prove his
Continuous ps,dence upon and cultivation of
said land, VIZ:
A. A. L@n,aeSs, Chas s. Hill VIM. Conway.
Sr., and Vim. Lemaeks, all Of LAwtey. FIosiia.
" c. ROBINSON.
-I6S Register.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-03-30
Notice for Publication.

LAND OFYgcE At GANEsvILLS. VA
March Il, ZOO.
NOTICE Ia hereby given thai the following
~ named BrtI ler hns filed notice Of his tntea-
tiOn 20 make final proof In support of his ciaim
and that said proof will be made before Register
and Receiver Al Gainesville, Florida. on
APRIL 2lST, 1900.
viz: Alfred A. L-macks. OF Lawtey, Florida HID,
:sSSSo. for the S"A Of Sec. = TIP. s.. Range
81 Z
He names the following Witnesses to prove his
continuous resI6eDce upUn and cultivation OF said
land, viz: ID. y Edwards. ChAs. s. Hill, VIM.
conway. ST.. and Vim. Lemacks all Of LAWtey
FLORIDA w. G. ROBINSON,
lo6W Register
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-03-30

Starke needs some manufactur,
ing enterprises to give employ.
ment to the young men who find
it necessary to leave home when
the problem of making a livirg
meets them face to face If We
cannot get something big lets ~
about for small e. terpris'- tn
might be estabIi:hed and success.
fully operated here
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-03-30
Going Down Hill.

People suffering from kidney
diseases feel gradual but steady
loss of vitality. They should lose
no time in trying Fcley's Kidney
Cure. 1t is guaranteed. ], l..
Gaskins.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-03-30
Notice.

THE undersigned. asdenee of J. ?. p. Nc
i MuTy. for benefit Of creditors berehy Oives
notice that having made final statement OF all
matters peuai1iI z 70 such position. wiz after
thirty days Publication hereof in the. BasDFoRD
COUNTY TEiEGKAPH. q Newspaper published ia
Starke. Bradford County. Florida. apply TO the
Judge OF the lth judicial circuit OF Florida Tor
letters ofdiscLarge as such asssgnee.
WV SAPP,
3-l6Dd Assignee. etc
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-03-30

The TELEGRAPH reproduces to-
day from the PaIatka Times-Herald
a strong editorial endorsement of
the candIdacy of Hon. ]. T. Wills
for the,ofice of attorney-general
PAlatka has tbree very excellent
newspapers and all three are heart
lily supporting Mr.. Wills
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-03-30
Notice Of Dissolution.

NOTICE Ia hereby given that the co-partner-
~ ship heretofore existing between Z L
under the firm name AID stSIe OF the Ptarke
Drug Company. has this day b--en dissolved bV
mutual consent, E L Stewart having aoId his
interest In said business TO b. p. Smith who will
the firm
L L. STEWART MD.
P. SMITH.
Starke, Fla, Narch q, 400
3234e
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-03-30
LEGAL NOTICES.
Administrators Notice.

NOTICE Is he-eby given thar all p<rSon~ in
~ dcbted 70 the estate OF & p Cr-w~. d-cess-
ed, late OF Bradford county viii paw the same
10 the undersigned without delay; and al pr
sons having claims aRsibst said estat- must
preSe1t them. daily a1the nIicAIed. within IUO
yearE this D0lbcs will be plead in bar 81 their
recovery s. n CREWS.
March 10, 1897 Administrator.