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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-02
"civilized" Capital Punishment
(Salt Lake Telegram.1

(Salt Lake Telegram.)
That awful affair at Auburn, N. T.,
when six applications of the electric
current were required to end the life OF
a negro condemned to die for murder,
is one of the ever-recurring arguments
against electrocution.
No man could witness such scerfe
and not be the worse for his experience
Either his finer nature would be coars-
ened or his nervous system receive
shock, from the effects OF when ne
would not recover for weeks.
According to the report, one of the
physicians In attendance, and doctors
are generally accustomed to the sight
of every form of agony and death,
could not bear the strain of the horrible
spectacle, but. as the current was
turned for the fifth time into the body
OF the helpless criminal, pitched from
his chair and fell In swoon.
The civilized world must soon ad-
vance beyond the stage when such
sights as this can be witnessed by any
one. whether officers of the law or NOR
bidly curious spectators.
There must be more care exercised
in the execution of criminals 1t mat
| ters not how richly the murderer may
deserve death, the laws of decency de-
mand that the execution be conducted
so that public sensfbfTIties be not Of
Tended.
Electrocution seems to have failed
as a civilized method of capital pun
| ishment.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-02
STATE PRESS OPINIONS

From GrangevilIe Standard:
The Idaho supreme court has decided
that the state depository bill passed
and declared law by the last legis-
lature. is unconstitutional and that the
state treasurer will still have the con-
troll of the state funds as before. the
decision is based on the alleged defec-
tive title of the bill, and not on it's con-
stitutionality as legal measure. The
only thing for the state to do is to try
it again the next legislature, and see
If it can be put into a legal form. 1t Is
unfortunate that the case had to be
decided on the mere technicaHty OF
form, rather than on the one of con-
stitutionality for it may throw a final
settlement years in the future. by hav-
ing to wait for vote on an amendment
| to the constitution, But the people will
come to it as soon as possible.
From the Idaho State Tribune:
| If we did not want better things In
life we would never get them-it is the
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-02
THAT TWo-THIRDS RULE

Much has been said of the two thirds
rule which Senator German forced
upon the democratic senators and by
which he hopes to secure unity of ac-
don for partisan tactics. The au-
ahentics text of the resolution Is as
epllows:
Resolved. That hereafter the deci-
slons Of the caucus, when made by
kwo-thirds majority. shall be binding
On all the members, except when pre-
vfous pledges have been made by SEN
Mtors to their constituents, or instruc-
lions have been received from their
state legislatures. or when a question
Of constitutional construction is in
VOWED.
The rule, was not adopted without
strenuous protest and opposition. 1t
remains to be seen whether it can be
enforced.
United of action is most valuable,
indeed vital. for an opposition party.
DO has frequently happened that a
united and resoiute minority has been
able to battle the. majority and to lay
che foundation for speedy success
The times, however. are not auspi-
cious for the democratic opposition I'M
der existing circumstances. A num-
Der of able democratic senators are not
inclined to submit to Senator Germans
control, astute and skillful though he
Is He will have to be very cautious
in applying the rule. il the republican
leaders act with wisdom.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-02
Choice
Homes Cheap

We have in Charleston and Vine
and about dozen improved and
partially improved places for sale
at prices that are really very low
in comparison with their value IS
homes and orchards. Some have
bearing trees, others will bear free
ly next year. All prices in Vine
land advance rapidly as the trees
come into full bearing. Better look
for yourself. Costs nothing to in.
xsstisate, including fine drive all
aver VineIand.
lewiston Water & Power Co
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-02

Notice is hereby given that the reg
ular annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Lewiston National bank,
Lewiston. Idaho, will be held at the
directors room. of said bank, on Tues
day the 18th day of January, 1904. al
10 o'clock a. m.
GEORGE H. KESTER, Cashier.
Dated at Lewiston. Idaho. December
10, 1904.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-02
From the Idaho Mountaineer:

From the IdahO MOuItdlflteT.
With this issue we are going to drop
few names from our subscription list
Just three or four good people who
have taken the paper for nearly two
years and didn't pay a cent. May the
new year bring a happiness to their
homes and may their puny souls rest
in peace when they shuttle off this NOR
tai coil, is the wish of the ever charit-
able and benign Idaho Mountaineer.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-02
Froyn the Neznerce Herald:

From the Nezperce Herald:
One American firm, importing meat
has received a rush order from Russia
for 1000 900 pounds for export. 1t is
not stipulated in the contract that this
shipment come in by the open door"
1t is understood by the nature of the
order that any old door will do as long
as they get the goods.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-02

The governor OF Georgia is sound as
o gold dollar on the Panama question.
I'VE want the canal" he says, "and
we are, In fair way to get it and If
we do not get it now 1t will be our
@wn fault"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-02
DIAMONDS, JEWELRY
Watches
AND OPTICAL GOODS
Also Silver, Cut Glass
and Art
Repairing and Engr wing
PROMTPLy DONE at
]. H. BETHEL'S
294 Main Street

wishing for good things and agitating
for them that brings better conditions
for humanity. Look at the long list of
illustrious names in history-they were
all agitators.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-08


but by this plan suggested by Col. Con-
molly many of the, good Republican cam
paigners might be kept at home. think
that we will elect several congressman
and the majority of the National ticket.
We are well organized in Connecticut.
and thetprospects of carrying the Nut
meg State are becoming brighter all the
time. All of us are very much pleased
at the announcement made this week by
the Republicans that they consider New.
York close. To my mind that means, as
some of the Democratic leaders predicted
some time ago, that the Republicans
have given up New York State as lost,
and will confne their efforts to Indiana.
The Hoosier State will undoubtedly be
the chief battle ground this year, but
our National chairman is very confident
and he ought to know better than any
one else just what are the true conditions
out there. Mr.. Bryan, who will make,
understand, fifty-two speeches in eight
days in Indiana, will do incalculable
good in his whirl wind campaign. His
speeches will have especial effect upon
the populaee because of the fulillment
of his prophecy which he made there du-
ring his last campaign. He told the peo-
pie in the Hoosier State that the trusts
and the tariff would wreck their factor
les. More than dozen, it has been es-
timated, have closed down or are in
financial distress at the present time.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-08
BLACK At HOME
Democratic Gubernatorial
Candidate Spends a Day
in Burlington.


WASHINGTON, Oct. s, 1904. Yes
terday Charles G. Black. Democratic
Gubernatorial candidate, spent amongst
his old friends.
Beginning early in the morning, after
night spent at~the Black family home
stead on the NOld Wigwam' farm. one
of the historic places of Burlington, the
candidate passed busy day. He was
constantly on the move from his waking
time until late tonight, when he took a
train for Camden after addressing a
large and enthusiastic meeting at River
side.
There Mr.. Black expounded the Dem
ocratic doctrine of equal taxation in a
forceful and eloquent way that had ap-
parent effect upon the small property
owners who heard him.
Mr.. Black spent couple of hours
renewing old friendships in the county
seat, Mount Holly
From Mount Holly Mr.. Black was
escorted by delegation of local Demo-
Gratis to Burlington. Here reception
was held in the parlor Of the Beldin
House, and a tour of the industries and
business places of the city was made.
The afternoon was spep@ in visiting
Bordentown and other communities
along the Delaware River. Everywhere
the candidate was cordially received and
he was given many promises of votes
The candidates presentment of the
equal taxation question to the voters of
Riverside was the strongest feature of
the days campaigning, though he shook
hands with probably more than 1000
persons on his four. He was cheered
heartily when he declared that he stands
to compel the railroad companies to pay
on their millions of dollars worth of
property, main stem and personal the
samef ftax and the same rates that the
property of the individual owner pays.
We are not taxing the railroad cor
porations,' he saio. 1--WE do not pro-
pose that they shall pay more taxes, but
we demand that they shall not pay any
less,S but dollar for dollar with the pri-
vate owner in assessment and dollar for
dollar in the rate"
Mr.. Black will carry today his cam
paign into Cape May County
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-08
Monday, October 24, 1909
at 4 O'clock 2. NJ.

for the sale of $500, 600 Hudson Co.. Park
Coupon Bonds, in accordance with an act
of the Legislature of the State of New
Jersey, entitled an ssAct to tabaish Pub
lie Parks in certain counties of this State
and to regulate the same, approved May
6, 1902, Laws eff 1902, p. S11)
Said Bonds to be Coupon Bonds of the
County of Hudson, of the denomination
of 81 600 each, to run for period of
fifty years, to become due and payable on
the first day of November 1854, to bear
date November /, 1904, with interest at.
four ~ per cent. per annuna, payable
1emi-annually on the first days of May
and November in each year, and to be
sold fer not less than par and accrued
interest.
Each proposal must be enclosed in
sealed envelope endorsed 'Prop9sals for
Bonds.n and to be accompanied by a
CERTIFIED CHECK enclosed therein,
drawn to the order of STEPHEN. NJ.
EGAN, COUNTY COLLECTOR. on
some NATIONAL BANK or TRUST
COMPANY, or cash in the sum of FIN T.
THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Bidders may bid for the whole or any
part of the issue.
The Board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids if deemed for the best in
terest of the County so to do.
By order of the Board of Chosen
Freeholders.
JOHN P. EGAN,
Clerk.
Bidders will please furnish eertlfed
checks instead of cash if possible.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-08

the gratifying reception that the young
men. had accorded Thomas ]. Rooney,
candidate fer Street and Water Com
missioner, ON his entrance to the rooms.
He spoke Of Mr. Rooney's experience as
Freeholder and advised the young men
to get out and make fight for him. He
especially advised that they be not led
into voting split ticket IF the ticket
is good, he said, 1T is good from top
TO bottom"
Mr.. Rooney vas then introduced: He
told of the interests he had always had
in Fairgrounds, and promised that if
elected he would look after the interests
Nef all. He said he was man of few
words but what he. did say he meant,
The young men are with Mr. Rooney.
Lawyer John Milton made short but
eloquent speech that was very much to
the point He said it was a good thing
to see young men allying themselves to
the party that holds out such great
future for them. He eulogized other
young candidates on the ticket, incIud-
ing Otto Wittpenn, candidate for County
Supervisor, and Mr.. Rooney, the Street
and Water Commissioner candidate. He
spoke of their high character and ability
as young men. On the subject of
Equal Taxation" he said he would not
go into details. but would give one CON
crete example of the inequality of the
present system of taxation. He pointed
to the elevated freight structure of the
Pennsylvania Railroad and said that the
Pennsylvania paid but IS per $1,000
ratables as tax on such valuable prop
erty, while the owner of the very house
in which the meeting was held was
obliged to pay $2750 per $1,000 rata
bles and not a cent of that paid as tax
on the railroads goes to the city or
county. All property, he declared,
should be assessed at an equal value.
Equal l>taxation, he said. could not eman-
ate from the Republican party. but that
vote for Black will be a vote for equal
taxation.
John f. o'Neill, of the surrogate's
office, made a witty and brilliant ad-
dress on National issues, in which he
lambasted President Roosevelt for back
ing the Governor of COLORADO in deport-
ing organized mine workers from the
State.
Other speakers, including Assembly
man james Hamill. spoke
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-08
CREENvILLE'S BIG
PUMPKIN
Specimen Raised on Mr.. B.
I. Stoves Farm Weighs
l27 Pounds and
Measures 6 Feet
8l-2 Around.
DERRICK SUGGESTED TO LIFT IT
President of the Eureka Hose
Co. Proud Of His Title Of
sFarmer'' and Defiant
of Competition.
DERRICK SUGGESTED TO LIFT IT

There are few residents of this city
who are aware of the fact that there IS
a famous pumpkin farm out in the
Greenville section, within stones throw
of the trolley line, where some of the
biggest pumpkins ever raised ON jersey
soil have been produced. This particu-
lar pumpkin farm, or pumpkin patch. is
on the estate of B. L. Stowe, president of
the Eureka Fire Hose Company, who re-
sides at Fulton and Ocean avenues.
1t may seem like a fairy tale, but it is
an actual fact, supported by the affida-
Wits of witnesses, that Farmer Stoves
pumpkin patch has this year produced
pumpkin weighing 127 pounds. Accord
ing to Farmer Stowe, who measured
it himself, the pumpkin is six feet eight
and one-half inches in circumference.
Properly speaking, it is "whopper,
and one that NO farmer need be ashamed
Of. Even Farmer Stowe, who is a
vesy modest pumpkin grower, cannot dis
guise the fact th3t he is elated. His
friends say that he feels nike new man
and that he is ready to meet all eompeti-
tors in pumpkin growing.
As soon as it was rumored that Far
mer-'' Stowe had made a big find in his
pumpkin patch there was great excite
ment in the .neighborhood and many other
pumpkin growers and pumpkin eaters
focked ftoNthe patch TO view the monster.
All agreed that the pumpkin medal
should go to Farmer Stowe this year.
When 'vTom." Mr. Stoves gardener,
set himself to the task of removing the
pumpkin from the patch to the barn,
"Farmer' Stowe was called upon for his
advice. At first he suggested a derrick,
but upon being offered the assistance of
neighbors the huge product of the patch
was rolled over and over until it was
finally lodged in the barn.
The delicious odor of pumpkin pie VIII
soon be waited from the Stowe family
kitchen. and in the years to come the
boys and girls of Greenville will hear
their parents tell the story Of how Far
mer' Stowe won the pumpkin medal.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-08
WOMEN'S LEAGUE NET
Henry ". Condict's Address
Applauded-M Mass Meet
ing to Be Held.

=
The Women's Eq9-l Taxation Leugie,
of which Mrs. Althea Il. Bedle is presi-
dent, and which was formed TO forward
the election of Democratic Gubernatorial
Candidate Black met yesterday and list
ened to an address by Henry V. Condict,
a Republican, whS is supporting Mr..
Black. He said in part:
1T is good to see 50 many women in
terested in the important question of
equal taxation, and it is. not surprising.
American women have ever played an
important part in the movements that
have made this country great, not only so
far as national affairs are concerned,
but they have in many places caused
political schemers to halt in their un-
righteous designs by the loyal but unseen
support they have given to good causes.
"A potent influence has been added to
Mr.. Blacks campaign in this County by
your movement, and believe it will
spread to other cities until the women Of
this State are all aroused to the import
ance Of this question, not only to their
husbands but to themselves.
"The railroads do not pay their just
share Of taxes because they have iniiu-
ence enough to keep laws on the statute
books that make it unnecessary Their
corrupt influences have got hold on our
Legislature, and We. the people, are in
jured by unfair taxation
These remarks were applauded, aud d
discussion followed.
The league Is to hold . mass meeting,
at which Miss Elizabeth 4. Allen, Of 10
boken. viii sps $
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-08
BAPTISTST TO MEET
State Convention to Be Held
in Trenton on October
"a, 25 and 26.
Especial to "The' Jersey City News.'o

Special to "The Jersey City News'o
TRENTON, Oct. 8, 1904.-The an
nual conyention of the Baptist churches
and Baptist societies of New Jersey will
be held October "a, % and 26 in the
Central Baptist Church, Montgomery
and Hanover streets, this city.
The meeting will be opened Monday
afternoon with ministerial conference
at which the two leading addresses will
be made by the Rev a. w. Wishart
on "Thes Church and Changing Social
Conditions and the Rev. Dr. Albert
Foster, Of Roselle, NJ J., on .The Mes
sageNof the Pulpit for the Needs of To
day.
The annual sermon will be delivered
Wednesday morning before a joint
meeting of the convention and the Edu-
cational Society by the Rev. 7. B.
Thames. of Elizabeth
The Baptist Young Peoples Union
will be addressed by the Rev. DR.. Madi-
son G. Peters, of Philadelphia.
Thursday afternoon at 1.3o O'Clock
the New Jersey Women's Baptist Home
Missionary Society will meet in the leo
ture room of the church. An address
will be made at that time by Miss Mary
Burdette, of Chicago. She is sister Of
Robert Burdette. the noted lecturer and
l,,,,,,f,;sf
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-08
CAMPAIGN MATERIAL APlENTY

The rammany Club, of Hoboken,
wishes to state that any club taking an
interest insthis campaign will be supplied
with ali kinds Of campaign literature,
and also with handsome portraits of the
different. candidates, also campaign but
tons. The club has been supplied with
several thousand copies and has supply
Of portraits, large enough to furnish any
club on demand.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-08
CORPORATION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day
Of january, nineteen hundred and four. appif-
cation was made to the Board Of Street and
Water Commissioners. by The Morris and Es-
Nineteenth street, between the easteriY side of
Grove street and the westerly side OF Hender-
son street. and that the sfth day OF October,
nineteen hundred and four. at ten a. N. ana
the injecting room OF the Board OF Street and
Water Commissioners, IN Jersey City. are
hereby Fixed as the time and place. when and
where the Board OF Street and Water Commits
sloners will meet to hear and consider al ch2l
ieetions to said vacation that may Be presents
ed in watir%S
GEO T. BouToN
Clerk.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-08
Sealed proposaIs are hereby Invited for \,

N. =.
FnRNIsHING SSsT TEXT BOOKS, STATIONERY
AND SUPPLIES TO THE PUBLIC
SCHOOLS OF JERSEY CITY, n. J.
for the fiscal year beginning December l, 1904,
and ending November 80, 1906.
The contractors will be required to deliver
goods free OF cost of transportation to the
various schools at such times and IN suoh
quantities as the COMMITTEES Books. Sta
tonery, &C., the Board of Education may
direct and at the prices named in their bids.
The Board OF Education reserves the right
to accept or reject any bids In whole or In
part.
The Board Of Education will hold bidders to
that portion OF their bids which may be ac-
cepted.
Proposals must have the names Of two free
holders, residents of the State OF New Jersey,
who will become sureties for the performance
OF the contract.
Samples OF text books stationery and sup
plies must be left in the office OF the Seere-
tary OF the Board OF Education, City, Hall. for
the inspection of the committee.
Proposals sealed and directed to the Commit
tee on Text Books. must, be presented at the
Thursday. October Attn, 1904. at p. NJ
BY order at the Board Of Education.
MURRAY +. RAMSEY
HERBERT r. STAFFORD,
FRANK T. MATTHEs.
JAMES j. wIsEMAN
JOHN H cOYLE
FRANK T. MATTHES.
L. p. LYONS.
Books, Stationery, DC. COMMITTEES.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-08
K. OF G. OUTING.

Jersey City Council, K. Of G., viii en-
JOY an outing and clambake at Witzel's
Point View Grove tomorrow. The
steamer Favorite viii leave Pier B, foot
Of Grand street, at 10 A. NJ.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-08
VOICE FROM
CONNECTICUT
A. Heaton Robertson, Guber-
Material Candidate Sees
Victery for the Dem
ocratic Party.
GOLD AND SILVER FACTIONS UNITED
Prospects of Carrying the Nut
meg State Grow Brighter
end the West Looks
Clear.
GOLD AND SILVER FACTIONS UNITED


NEW 1ORh, OCT. 8 i9O4---Ihe love
ieast az tie reeeplioh oi tne Niahhae
'an oiup' tenuereu 70 Judge iaiAef anu
uhDernatorlai Sahaldate Herrlek eu-.
hesaay nlght' wheh every element IN tne
democratic party was We'll represented
acded TURNER zest 70 tne campaign
Whleh every oas looks prighter iroiii
every 'iewpoine wore ihvoiaoie heNs
.is peing receisep from every quaitei anu
~ sule are 'iie ieaueis VI lie 1saeio'ai
canlpaasn OF eiec'ihg tnelr c1'iluau'sl le's
tpat Tour oI tne states Whlch hefeioioie
had peeh looked upon as uoup'iui na'e
Deen removed from lhat column anu
made absolutely Demoeratle. Natlonai
Chairman Iaggart, urey Woodson' sec
retary OF the National -Commltlee, aTu
seVerii otner iiiempers u ehe coiiiinileee'
have saad some time ago tnat 9ney
peiieVed the Repuplcans haa aoanaoheu
nope of getting New YORK eiectoral
vote. lheir pfeuie'ion mas ~" peen
s'psealieia'ea " .he anloune enien' 'us'
niaae pS 'he iianasefs AZ 1Ns''oia' ~
puoheah f1eauaual'eis 'na' 'nes
siuei iNeN W e'oss'
~" holA ~ oo'o0o' >1o'i'iNN
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-08
Proposals for Bonds
Hudson County, New Jersey
Four Per Cent. Gold Bonds

By virtue of resolutions Of the Board
of Chosen Freeholders of the County Of
Hudson, State of New Jersey, passed att
the N citing held on Thursday, Octeber
6, 1904, sealed bids and proposals VIII be
received and opened at the meeting Of
said Board to be held in the Court
House Jersey City. N. J..
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-08
WEATHER INDICATIONS

NEW YORK, Oct. 8, 1904. Forecast
for the thirty-six hours ending s P. NJ.
Sunday:--Fair and warmer today; show
ers tomorrow; south winds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-08
HELP WANEED.
~~~~~~~
MALE.

MALE.
We have hundreds q high. grade business kAaaa
technical positions p&yng from 0e0 70 IS 1oq u
year, but we haven't enough capable, exneneAf<S9
to % aii| POSITIONS ESsys s. YOU = sSs lie S6sl
81 sacss as rse 9 re tor any az boos OPEN
have Offices In all large citss and ofaz the surfsk
method Of marketing your ability for every Gems tt
Is worth.
HaDroods fEno.), Brafr Brokers
Suite sla. sos Hzssdways New xogk
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-08

i There Is no great genius without 4
tinctute Of madness. Seneca
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-08

PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING TEXT
BOOKS, STATIONERY AND SUPPLIES TO
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF JERSEY CITY.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-08
LOST

A WICKER BASKET FROM AUTOMOBILE
Friday ON Boulevard; $500 reward lsls Pafn
avenue Hoboken-