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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-02
PLANK ROAD MIDDLE
Essex FreehoIders Says Hud-
son Men Has Asked for
Conference

Especial to 'sThe Jersey City News.')
NEWARK, May 2, 1902 -Freehoider
George Caparn, of the south bridge com
mittee of the Hudson County Board of
Freeholders, has sent word to Benjamin
# Bailey, chairman of the free bridge
committee of the Essex F'reeholders that
he would call at the latter's residence in
Plane street and arrange for confer
ence of the committees from the two
counties.
This ms the first step taken by the Hud-
son county Freeholders to come to an
understanding of the Plank road muddle
Director Thomas MCGOWAN said today
tnat the Essex Board is ready to arrange
for the conference at any time, and that
as soon as the Hudson committee indi-
Gated its desire for meeting the date
would be fixed. No communication or ary
sort has been sent to the Arector or the
Boar
Freeholder Bailey has been confined TO
his home for a week or more with se-
we're attack of pieurisy and 1t Is assumed
that the Hudson county Freeholders
committee has tfIed to communicate with
him at his Office in the Board of Works
The Temporary agreement between Es-
sex and Hudson Counties and the Plank
Road Company, entered into last spring,
and under which the ROAD ana DfluSe
over the Passaic River is now operated.
viii expire by limitation May q, and the
two boards must reach decision by that
time or have the whole matter go to the
courts for final settlement.
There was no discussion OF the Plank
road matter at Last nights meeting of the
Hudson Fr6eholders,
The Hudson members were averse to
discussing tanything sappertaining TO the
Plank road matter other than to admit
that thai county would bear. no part II
!fhe cost Of the road except for the care
of the Hackensack bridge and was pre-
pared I'd carry to the courts the act
passed BY the last Legislature for the plr-
tWo counties.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-02
A Four, eeath Centur~ Tomb.

An important archaeologic discovery has
been made in the Marco Foscarini Gym
nasium of Venice, says the Paris Mes
senger." It is a tomb, so marvelously
preserved that it seems Impossible that
1t belongs to the fourteenth century, as
It's inscription states:-
sMCCcxKH Mense Novembris Die <
sepultura ioni Grinaani de Confinio S.
sJuliani ct ejus Eredur1l. .
The tomb therefore. belonged to the
noble family of Grimani. of Venice. as Is
confirmed BY the family arms on the front
Of the sarcophagus, with Gothic cross
on each side.
Nine skulls and number Of bones were
found at the. same time as the monument,
which ~ 70 be transported to the civic
museum OF Venice.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-02
Mr. LAKE WANTS A DIVORCE

Papers were fled at the sheriT's office
yesterday in the divorce suit of Frederick
Lake, of this city, against his wife, Agnes
d. Lake. The decree is asked for on
statutory grounds, George Mcspirit. Of
To. Clark place, being named as one of
several Correspondents.
In his biii of complaint the complainant
states that he was married at the City
Hall, December Is. 1897. by whom he does
not state. They lived together until July
R. 1901, when he left her. Hudspeth &
Puster are the solicitors for the COM
plainant.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-02
WoaAn'S WHIST CLUB
Top Score Made by Mrs. Headden
and Mrz. Mattoeks.

The Jersey City Woman's Whist Club
held its regular meeting yesterday after
noon in the Jersey City Clubhouse. Owing
to the fact that, several of the members
are in Boston attending the Metropolitan
Whist tournament the attendance was
not as large as usual. Top scores were
made by Mrs. John Headden third and
Mrs. William Mattocks, while close on
their heels came Mrs. G.. ". H. Brinker-
hoff and Mrs. E. VI. johnson, Misses
Clara and Louise Wilkinson Mrs. Harry
Nichols and Mrs. Walter Jones.
This was the third in a series of game5
for the prize Offered by Mrs George
Howard Reed, president of the club
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-02
MUCH WORK FOR SNAIL VERDICT
Jury Out Four Hours Renders Judg-
ment FOR $3.50.

1t required a jury in the Circuit Court
over four hours yesterday afternoon to
agree to a verdict of $50 for the plaintiff
in the suit of Longshoreman John Barrett
of New York.
Barrett, who lives in a lodging house
near the Hoboken ferry, had his foot
crushed by the wheels Of one of the de-
fendant's trucks ON the Phoenix Conn
pany's docks. He asked 5000 for his in
juries.
Corporation Attorney Jas. F. Minturn
represented the plaintiff. and McEwan
and McEwan the defendant.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-02
COURT CAL ENDAR

Supreme Court May f. Motion day.
Circuit Court, May 5--Nos.s 312, 2G9;
May q, Nos. 379, 343 and l351: May 7,
Nos 1903. 3T5; May :, No. 421; May 8,
motion day.
General Sessions Court, May 5 Felix
Wencloywicz, atrocious assault; Ellen
Murphy. assault and battery.
Common Pleas Court, May Dr. Exam
ination Of applicants for naturalization.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-02
NO MORE coloRED HELP

A change has been made at the carteret
Club resulting in the discharge of all of
the colored help. The former chef, Will
liam Tyree. who was seriously injured
several months ago By falling down stairs,
left the club house because he was too
I'll to do the work. Henry Dutton was
hired to fill his place and all new help en-
gagged. The members welcome the change
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-02
BEEF TRUST DAMAGED
Fire Destroys Property of
Swift & Co., in This
City.

small fire occurred late yesterday af-
ternoon in the five-story brick building
located at Henderson and Ninth streets
and occupied by Swift & Co as a pork
packing establishment. The fire occurred
on the third floor of the building and over
$500 worth of damage was done before it
was extinguished.
No cause is known for the fire.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-02
LEFT FOOT CUT OFF
Joseph schmittler Hart While Try-
ing TO Steal Ride.

Joseph Schmittler, twenty-eight years
of age, of No. 694 Melrose avenue, Brook
Iyn. N. Y, had his left foot cut off by
freight car running over it in the Penn-
sylvania Railroad yards, foot of Provost
street. Yesterday afternoon while trying
to steal ride on the train SchmittleI
fell while trying to board the train ana
his left leg fell upon the rails. He was
removed to St. Francis's Hospital IN the
a m hula nee.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-02
GRAND JURY MEETS

The Grand Jury met this morning and
considered large number of jail and bali
cases. The case OF Michael Hurley
charged with manslaughter in connec-
tion with the death of John O'Neill, was
not brought before the Grand Jury today.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-02
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

The past commanders OF zabriskie ana
Henry Wilson Posts. G. A. r.. met last
night at the Avenue House and arranged
for joint parade of the two posts on
Decoration Day.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-02

AN Old and Well Tried RensdEs
Mrs. wiusiow's Soothing Syrup for chp-
dren teething snouid always be used fsi
children while teething. II softens tht
gums ai!ays the pain. cures wind colit
and is the best remedy for diarrhoeas
Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-02
nf6rrE1s or r4Cr

FaTonfa Brand OF Canned Tomatoes. extra
large cans. ard aIed with red. ripe tomatoes.
wholesale at D. r. esearz Cas- stores. Ask
your xrocer FOR sem.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-02

After the grip. or other serious illness. Hood :
sarsaparira is the medicine to take to restore
the appetite and strength.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-02
WEATHER INDICATIONS

NEW YORK. May 2. 1s02.-Forecast fo1
the -thirty-six hours ending at eight P. NJ,
Saturday:-Fair tonight and tomorrow
fresh northeast winds.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-04
FAST MAIL WILL LOOK
LIKE 4 SLOW FREIGHT
Electric Cars to Cover 133
Miles an Hour.
Trial Run to Be Made Between Chicago
and AuToTa-The Third Rail
System

CHICAGO. Aug 4.-E1ectTic cars which
are TO cover ground al tho speed Of 1913
miles an hour between Aurora. Batavia.
EIgin. Wheaton, and Chicago, are TO be
put in operation within week
4 trial run from Wheaton TO Chicago
VIII be made today This speed, which
viii make the fast mail look like a slow
freight. can easily be accomplished ac-
cording 10 George E. Pratt. assistant
manager Of Niles Car and Manufacturing
Company. OF Niles, Ohio. who arrived al
the Auditorium Annex last night. This
evening he and President Warren Bick-
nell CT the Aurora. EIgin AID Chicago
Electric Railroad, viii have q test trip
from Wheaton to Chicago
The cars are 10 be propelled by the
third rail system. The SIT come over
a line which from the start 70 terminus
IS the private right OF way OF the com
paBy. The only interruption ii the third
rail system Is at Aurora and Elgin.
where track IS laid through public
streets
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-04
ICE TRUST REPORTED
BEATEN In BALTIMORE
The Combine Willing to Sci
Stock at Par.
HAS POLITICAL OPPOSITION
Ex-RepreseEtative Mcintyre Says No
nopoly Is Necessary in Order to Make
Roadway and Maintain It-MoTe
Than Willing to Leave the Field

BALTIMORE, Aug A-The severe op-
position that has been instituted By ri-
val companies against the American Ice
Trust, controlling the ice market in
New York, Philadelphia. Washington,
and Baltimore, has compelled the Amer
lean Ice Company 10 abandon its busi-
ness in several cities where before Il
had controlling powers, and the stock
held by the local branch Of this trust
is now offered for sale
Furthermore. the American Ice Com
pany, Il IS asserted IS ve-y. DESTROYS Of
selling its interests in Baltimore and
getting out Of the locality as quickly as
possible. Two new companies. having
the most powerful political backing. are
declared to have made Il SO warm for
the American Zee Trust that their bust
ness interests in this city have melted
IN consequence
Il is stated that unless The situation
in Philadelphia and New York bTig1tens
financially the stock in those two cities
viii also be put On the market at a low
figure
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-04
REPUBLICANS PUT FORTH
CAMPAIGN ARGUMENTS
Political Textbook Takes ConseE alive
View Of Trusts.

The Republican textbook for the
campaign of 1902. issued by the Repub-
Hcan Congressional committee. con
tains nearly 800 pages and is largely
devote 20 the story Of the country
prosperity since McKinIey-s inaugura-
ton IN 1897
The textbook takes g conservative
view of the t-ust question. Under the
head Of Attitude Of the Two Parties, 20
the work states
1T Is interesting to know that he
drink bill OF the United States amounted
last year to z25.504. 1G7. OF which SOB
49,, pa was pad to the trusts Thi., in
cludes all wines, beers. liquors. and
beverages of ereTy description Another
very interesting feature Of this Part Of
the census inquiry is the comparative
proportion Of wage-earners employed by
the trusts. the number being only 4e0.-
045. Of - per cent OF the total number
OF 3.30S 400 wage-earners employed by
all the manufacturing establishments in
the United States
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-04
R. A. M'PHERS0N'S
FUNERAL THIS AFTERNOON
For Thirty-two Years He Worked as a
BOokb:nder.

The funeral Of Robert Alexander Nc
Pherson. who died on SATURDAY after
noon at the residence OF his sister. Mrs.
G. 3. Coon. at Takoma Park. will be
held this afternoon at 4.I5 O'Clock from
the residence Of his brother. Dr. Dorsey
II. Mcpherson. 1910 Fifteenth Street
northwest Mr. Mcpherson, who was in
his dfty-drst year. rad been employed
for the last thirty-two years in The Gov
erHment Book Bindery. where he was
very popular
Mr. 3IcPherson's death was. due 10
pTotracted case Of heart disease, which
lasted nine months. During he time
that he was very sick his wife died. He
was q son of Robert a. Mcpherson Of
Gettysburg Pa. and second cousin Of
the late Edward Mcpherson. who was
clerk Of the House II Representa- tives
for many years. He IS survived by four
sons. Samuel ". Robert A.. Guy. and
Donald Mcpherson.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-04
Spanish Ships Now Junk.

Part Of the navy Which was once the
pride Of Spain Is now considered by tho
Philippine Engineering and Construction
Company as Junk The part so con
sidered. however. is at the bottom Of the
sea and was given 10 the construction
company by the United States Govern
meat on condition that il ouId be re-
moved within q year. The Philippine
Construction Company has given q bond
of S1G1C0 TO guarantee the faithful per
Torrance Of the contract.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-04
SERIOUS REVOLT OF
C0NTLG4S IN RUSSIA
Thirty-four Killed and Sew
entV-three Wounded
RingIeader Executed in tie Presence OF
HIS FeIlow-Prisoners-)thers in
Solitary Confinement.

VIENNA. Aug. 'sIowopolskie~
today reports a revolt Of convicts at
Jelissavetopl Russia. a sanguinary
conflict. the PAPER says. occurred in the
COURTYARD between the revolving con
victs ana the guards
Thirty-four Of the convicts were lil1ed
and se~enty-three we're wounded, and
twenty Of the soldiers were injured in
the melee.
Immediately after The subduing CT the
revolters the ringles5er vas executed in
view Of his fellow priscuc-s. Fifteen
others were sent into solitary condne-
ment in the darkest dungeons of the
prison. where they VIII remain Tor six
months. The remainder were foggeI
and several Of thera are reported 70 be
dying from the effects.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-04
Views Of the Trust.

Representative William Mcintyre
Of Maryland is the authorized agent for
the American Ice Trust He received
a speedy call last night 70 a conference
with the Baltimore directors of the
trust Before he left he admitted that
he had been authorized to sell the Bal
timore stock OF the American Ice Com
pany owing 10 the opposition made
against It by rival concerns IN speak
ing Of the situation Mr- Mcintyre said:
The only way for an ice company TO
make any Roadway is by having a mo-
H0poIy. IN Baltimore the opposition IS
very strong. while the same thing may
be stated for Philadelphia and New
York II the stock can be sold At face
value we viii be more than willing TO
dispose Of it
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-04
NEW NAVAL OFFICERS
BY THE THOUSAND
An Estimate Of What the Sea Force
Ought to Have.

IN the opinion Of the naval authorities
at least 800 additional officers are need
ed in the navy. and they think that IT is
necessary. 10 increase the personnel Of
,he enlisted men to 4o.0Ca, or about
double the present Iorce.
There are more han a hundred naval
vessels in commission. without counting
the supply ships that have merchant
masters and crews. and here arc sixty
six vessels under cOnstTu stion or author
lied. a determined 6aort 10 secure more
officers and men for the ships viii be
made when Congress me rs IN Deccm-
Eer
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-04
ARGUMENT MADE ON
PALM OIL AND 0LEO
Commissioner Yerkes to Render Decision
This Week

Judge Miller OUtcault, Of Cincinnati.
today made an elaborate argument be
lore the Commissioner Ct internal Rev
enue. John ". Yerkes. holding that palm
oil is a proper and legitimate part of
manufactured oleO
He asks for q ruling that cleo. of
which palm oil is an ingredient. although
given shade of yellow because of its
presence shall be held to be amenabIe
to the tax OF one-foUrth of ! cent per
pound, and not 10 the prohibitive 10
cent tax.
Commissioner Yerkcs will make his
decision this week
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-04
LAWN FETE CONTINUES
AT BR0OKLAND CHURCH
Pretty Girls Eager - Make AIfresco
Fair a Success.

The lawn rete in progress last week
for the benefit OF the Brookland Episco-
Ing, tomorrow. and Wednesday.
Additional attractions VIII be provid-
cd. and the bevy Of pretty girls that
have the affair IN charge have announced
their determination Of making the fete
in all ways excel that OF the previous
4-a-I-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-04
MAY INTRODUCE CHINESE
LABOR INTO TRANSVAAL
Mining Houses Find It Difficult to Sc
cure Native Labor

LONDON. Aug "A dispatch to the
Times from johannesburg. says that
owing 10 the scarcity Of native labor In
huentiaI mining houses are preparing for
the introduction of Chinese labor into
the TTaUsvaaL
Despite the serious sttua ton, It Is be-
lieved the government should intervene
to prevent the country from being Hood
ed with Chinese labor
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-04
SAID TO BE RELATIVE
OF The R0CKEFELLERS
Albert Cassius EmeIich Dies in Indiana
Almshouse.

Upton. Ind. Aug. Some time ago
a man giving his name as Albert CassiCa
Emerich. and his age as seventy, was
found IN a sehoolhouse in Jefferson
township. He was taken TO the county
infrmary, where he died this morning
fer an Illness Of seven weeks
The superintendent of the institution
,-ied 10 elicit some information concern
ing his past life. but he refused to di-
yuige anything that would lead 20 his
identity Since his death it has been
learned that he was a relative OF the
20 -kefeIIers
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-04
ChapIain's Want Cold Braid.

The simplicity OF the aep- uniforms
for army chaDIaius, it is said, is not
satisfactory TO the uniformed clergy. The
principal ground Of objection IS that taev
are not 10 be allowed some az the soId
braid and recommendations which the Of
hcers are permitted to wear. The chap
lains contend that they are 3 mucn en-
titled TO insignia Of distinction rs the
officers Of the army.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-04
G0VERNESS BRINGS SUIT
FOR HEAVY DAMAGES
Wants $4,000 From Nine Year-oId Boy
for Assault and Battery.

NEW YORK. Aug. 4-Hsrold Harts-
horne, ten years old. The son Of jane
II. Hartsh0Fne. Of 80 Madison Avenue,
has been made defendant in the Suprems
Court in a suit brought by his former
goverHess. Marie Bent. TO recover 80
Geo damages for an alleged assault and
battery. said 10 have been committed
in October 1900.
When the alleged assault was COM
miited The boy was nine years old
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-04
SUNDAY CHRISTENINGS
PLACED UNDER THE BAN
Coachmen Decide Not to Drive for Such
Events.

TRENTON. y J.. Aug. Having won
IN their fight against Sunday funerals.
the COachmen's Union today decided not
to drive in the future Tor sunday
christeRings OF weddings.
There has been a great demand FOR
coaches for christeRings OF late. and the
drivers have decided 20 place these
events under the ban
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-04
Big Gun Test at Sandy Hook.

The test at Sandy Hook cf the great
i6-inCh army gun, manufactured at
watervIeit Arsenal in New York State.
Is just now receiving the attention %
leading ordnance officers IN the army ard
navy. The trial will be maize under the
supervision Of Gen. William Crozier. The
gun which viii cost the Government
about $500 Qst, was designed by the late
Chief of Ordnance. General FIagIer.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-04
NJ. ROUVIER'S DEBT
MITIGATION SCHEME
Sultan Fears Action to Compel Pay-
ment Of LoIando Installment.

coNsTANTINoPLE. Aug She sui
tan. il order to propitiate the FreEcn
embassy. has issued an trade unrs-
servedly adopting n RoUvier's debt uni
6cation scheme.
The Sultan was uneasy lest the non
payment Of the LOrando installmert due
on July Il. provoke the French en-
bassy 70 take action to compel payment.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-04
Relatives to Claim Mans Body.

a diHparch from Altoona. Pa. received
at Detective Headquarters 10 the effect
that Joseph D. Mahoney. about forty
years of age, supposed TO be resident
OF ellington. lad died there. revealed
the fart that the mother and sister OF
MahoL.y live at HyaJtsviIle. Informa-
ton was sent 10 Captain Boardman
that they would leave for Altoona last
night to bring back the body.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-04
Secretary Darling Returns.

Assistant Secretary CT the Navy
Charles B. Darling returned to the Navy
Department this morning after his ex-
tended tour OF inspection Of navy yards
on the Atlantic Coast Mr.. Darling is
Acting Secretary of the Navy during the
absence OF Secretary Moody.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-04
JUNE STATISTICAL REPORT.
Treasury Bureau Statement On Exports
Of Manufactures.

The June report Of the Treasury Bu-
reau Of Statistics shows that the total
exports OF manufactures. for the fiscal
year 1902 was valued at S403 $50, 30.
The export trade OF 1901 was SAP. 156. $50.
The decrease Is due 10 falling OF n
the iron and steel trade. which alone
shows a reduction in 1902. as against
that CT 1901, OF more than $4,000 600
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-04
Secretary Shaw On trusts"

The campaign Of oratory by members
Of President RooseveIt's Cabinet viii be
opened tomorrow by Secretary Shaw at
Manchester, VI His subject VIII be the
regulation of trusts by tariff revision.
The campaign viii be continued by Sec
rotary Moody Attorney General Knox.
and Secretary Wilson
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-04
MAN FALLS HEAD FIRST
INTO BIG VITRl0L VAT
Ate Into Flesh From Head to Foot,
Causing Horrible Death.

TRENTON. y. J.. Aug. John Gu
Iuash. Of So Asbu-y street.. tcppIed head
FIRST into vat OF vitrioI and boiling
water at the Trenton Iron Works last
evening Tne vItriol ste into his flesh
from head to foot, although he vas
hauled from The vas By feIlow-wo-kmen
in very few seconds.
consciousness returned shortly before
the end and he died in horrible agony.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-04
DEPARTMENTAL WORKERS
Interesting Gossip Cleaned Among Employees
of Government Bureaus.
A TWO-DAY BALL GAME BY MOONSHINERS
Former Revenue Officer Tells of an Interesting Expert
ence-Nr. WfTinghams Crate of Peaches Cam
els on the Western Plains

with peach trees The see Oh is rapid
y coming 10 the front IS q ,es h grow
ing region and the samples II here in
dictate great success. Ja-,sss yjlie is in
North Georgia and is celebrated not
alone for its beautiful g i,gnments hut
FOR its citizenship auoaE the residents
Of that town are Bill Arp, the iovable
philosopher and humor5st; Rev sam
Jones the Cyclcnic evan geIist. and DIT.
"A. Il. FELTON, and Mrs. TeItCn who are
noted in the literary all political life
OF the South Tire town is situated in
beautiful valley and Is we'll remeu-
bereG by many cf the old soldiers OF
both sides CT The civil var, for they did
some tall lighting and alternate run
ming all around there
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-04

L. P. Redwine. who was employed at
the War Department when jefferson Da-
Wis was Secretary Of State. has lately
died in Phenix. Ariz To him was en-
trusted task which no American roa
living shared and his commission was
never duplicated He was commissioned
by the energetic Secretary Of War, az
te7ward the President Of the Coufeder-
acy. TO take a lot CT camels across the
plains and deserts ofFthe Southwest. lie
took the only American specimens Of
the ship Of the desert from Albuquerque
y Al 500 miles across the dreadful
land BY a route TO this day unknown.
This experiment Of the Government was
barren Of permanent results and the
cameIs persisted. Some claim TO have
seen wild camels on The plains. but the
Government agents have never found
any The idea OF Nj Davis was to use
the cameIs in carrying supplies to
the soldiers in the dry Southwest.
and the herd was imported for the pur-
post at great expense to The Govern
menL.