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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-03-04

Mayor Pagan is again striving to oc-
cupy the centre Of the stage on the sub
jeet of Equal Taxation. Despite the
fact that he opposed the election as
Governor Of Charles G. Black, the peo-
pies champion against the railroads in
this important matter, the Mayor is try
ing to make the people believe that he is
a consistent advocate of taxation reform.
Mayor Pagan knows now, as he knew
last fall, that Equal Taxation is impos-
sible with a Republican Governor and
Republican Legislature at Trenton. He
wants TO keep in the public eye, how
ever, and is making the best of a bad
job. There viii be lot of hot air. ex-
hausted at Trenton next Tuesday but il
will have very little effect on the men
whom Mayor Pagan helped to elect. The
Democrats in the Legislature will fight
for Equal Taxation this year as they
have in previous years. They will not
play second fiddle to Mayor Pagan, who
deserted the cause at the most critical
moent
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-03-04

Now that the municipal authorities,
in view Of the Grand Jury investigation
have admitted that they We're negligent
in the matter of causing the snow and
ice to be removed from the streets, a
squirt of energy may be looked for. 1t
is understood that the Board of Street
and Water Commissioners win renew
its request for an extra appropriation
to have the streets cleaned and that this
time the Board of Finance will be more
willing to grant it. To-day's storm will
make matters more complicated. The
Board Of Health should take hand in
forcing the removal Of the snow and ice
from the crowded thoroughfares, as un-
der present conditions the health of the
people Of the city is in jeopardy. The
City Official who win urge that the snow
and ice be allowed to remain until the
good weather sets in will run the risk
Of being called TO account not only BY the
long-suffering public, but the courts as
well.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-03-04

Now is god time 10 begin taking Hoods
SarsaparilIa, he medicine that cleanses the
blood and clears the complexion.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-03-04
MERELY
MENTIONED

Freeholder Robert Mcdonald, of Wee,
hawken, one Of the four Republican
members Of the County Board, kept the
Democratic majority busy at Thursdays
meeting. there were a LOT Of things the
gentleman from Weehawken wanted to
know. He asked lot Of questions, and
though he did not get the information
he sought, he was not surprised. They
were the kind Of questions that MINOR
ity member Of a public body might ask
the majority without expecting 10 have
them answered. The purpose in asking
them was to put tile Democrats on REG
ord, and they did not hesitate to do so.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-03-04

Interesting scenes were witnessed last
night at the Pennsylvania Railroad sta
tions. Large crowds of people watched
the departing soldiers and politicians
passing through the station, and at times
they We're treated to a band concert by
the orchestras headings the different del
egations. The railroad officials had no
difficulty handling the big crowds that
were bent on seeing the big Inauguration
parade in Washington.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-03-04

A decision is looked for next week IN
the proceedings Instituted by the Republi-
cans to prevent the building Of the new
Court House II it is favorable to the
Board of Freeholders work viii be START
ed at once. Much Of the needed prop
erty for the site Of the new building has
been acquired If there are no unexpect-
ed delays the Board of Freeholders hope
to have new Court House within a
year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-06-16
Dying Of Famine

Is, in torments, like dying of con-
sumption. The progress of con
sumption, from the beginning to
the very end, is long torture, both
to victim and friends. "When I
had consumption in its first STAGE"
writes VIM. Myers, of Cearfoss,
Md, "after trying different medi-
cines and a good doctor, in vain, I
at last took DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, which quickly and per-
fectly cured me-" Prompt relief
and sure cure for coughs, colds, sore
throat, bronchitis, etc. Positively
prevents pneumonia. Guaranteed
at Eli T. Reynolds, drug store; price
SOC and 81 90 a bottle. Trial bot
tie free.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-06-16

President Roosevelt, the man of war,
just at present occupies the center of the
stage peacemaker, his good offices in
behalf of peace negotiations between Rus
STA and Japan winning for him universal
praise and admiration as master stroke
of diplomacy. The Presidents energetic
manner of doing things never showed
to better advantage than at this juncture,
having brought the warning nations in
touch with each other on the all import
ant matter of peace. in very short time,
notwithstanding the difficulties that pre-
sent themselves to any movement looking
to this much to be desired end. Bitter as
may be Russia's defeat it will ultimately
be the means OF bringing to her opposed
people greater freedom and more hu.
name and progressive system of govern
ment than it has ever been their lot to
enjoy under the iron rule of a rotten
autocracy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-06-16

The Philadelphia Ledger is authority
for the statement that if the gas lease
ordinance had been passed by the Coun-
ellis over Mayor Weaver's head, and had
thus become law, he fully intended to
resign as Mayor. Mr.. Weaver had make
up his mind that he would no longer
tolerate the brow-beating of Durham, the
covert threats of McNichol and the
honeyed words of Seger. For two years
he had been on the griddle, being roasted
to suit the tastes of the party leaders. He
had been threatened, snubbed and ridi.
culed. Then it was that he determined to
throw off the load-down went Durham
and his crew.
Of course, the Organization would have
been delighted to have had the Mayor re-
sign, for then President of Select Council
Ransley would have taken his place. Bu
Mr.. Viewers new advisers showed him 6
better plan, and the "other fellow re
signed"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-06-16
The War Department is asking for bids

The War Department is asking for bids
for the construction of railways in the
Philippines, under act of last Congress.
A system of something like 400 miles OF
railroad is involved. The Philippine
government agrees to protect all the
grantees against ladrones. insurgents,
rebels and outlaws. One-half of per
cent from the gross earnings is to be paid
to the Philippine government as taxes.
Interest for thirty years at 4 per cent is
guaranteed upon first lien bonds, but it
is provided that not more than 81 200, ooo
shall be paid in interest in any one year.
Bids will be received only from ind
vidual citizens, or co-partnership of the
United States or of the Philippines, or
from railroad corporations organized and
existing under the laws of State or the
United States or the Philippines.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-06-16
Protect the oyster.

Cecil county should get in line with
Hartford in the fight for the protection of
the oyster, and demand that its candi-
dates for the legislature be placed on rec
ord. The Deer Creek Farmers Club. of
Hartford County, which is leading Wig
orous campaign for legislation looking to
the protection of the oyster interests OF
the State, has made public this stirring
letter:
"From each and every official and as
pirant for public trust and preferment the
people should resolutely demand an alb
solute, unqualified pledge of undertaking
loyalty to this, the paramount cause of
the whole people. If from any person
such pledge is not forthcoming, that
person should be considered and treated
uncompromisingly as hostile to the state
and the people, and none such should be
preferred for any official trust"
A recent issue of the Washington Post
contains vigorous editorial on the Mary
land oyster law, which should vitality in
terest every voter in the State.
Under the cover of popular excitement
concerning great national questions which
threaten to explode before congress can
reasonable, says the Washington Post, an
odious conspiracy has been at work en-
deavoring to grip the very vitals of the
American people. 1t is even now stealth
lily approaching its prey. Only the peo-
pie of Maryland are alive to the danger.
If one of the great institutions of the
country is snatched from the grasp of
monopoly, the credit will all belong to
that tight little state, and it will have a
new title to patriotism.
Bluntly stated, trust is trying to COB
Bile the great American oyster. Every
thing else having gone into the hands of
trust, bloated aggregation of capital
has turned its greedy eye toward the illus
cious bivalve" The oyster has done its
best to attract the attention of its friends,
but in the "clamor and rumor of things
to be" its still small voice has been uu-
heard. Only in Maryland is public SEN
timent aroused.
This question, it will be recognized at
once, is no partisan matter. 1t is no time
for lodging and shutting. The enemy
is constantly at work. The battle ground
is historic old Annapolis, where the trust
has agents endeavoring to shape legisla-
ton that will enable it to gobDle the
oyster.
The trust is possessed of "wealth as
boundless as wish can Claim If it yet
obtains control of the American oyster,
its present wealth will be as grain OF
mustard seed. 1t is proper, therefore,
that politics should be forgotten and that
the whole populace, animated by conf
mon impulse, should fall upon the trust
and smite it hip and thigh.
If the people of Maryland find them
selves in danger of defeat at the hands
of this most detestable of all trusts let
them call for help. They will get it from
every free-born American who has ever
swallowed an oyster. If ever there was a
righteous war. it is that being waged by
the militant Marylanders.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-06-16

Secretary Wilson is to undertake the
development of new breed of horses,
Congress having placed an appropriation
at his disposal for the purpose. The aim
will be to produce distinctly American
family of coach horse, the foundation
lines being drawn mainly from the stand
ard bred trotter. 1t is not the purpose of
Secretary Wilson to bring out solely a
fancy animal, but rather fine specimen
of horse-fiesh, capable of all around pur-
poses, both driving and work.
Fort Collins, COL, has been selected as
the place for the breeding farm, and DR..
George M. Rommell, the departments
expert in animal husbandry, chosen to
get together the animals required.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-06-16

The selection of Charles ]. Bonaparte,
of Baltimore, as member of Mr.. Roose-
velt's Cabinet, to succeed Paul Morton as
Secretary of the Navy has not been re-
ceived by the Maryland republicans with
much enthusiasm, they charging that the
new appointee has been affiliated more
closely with the democrats than with men
of their own political persuasion. Mr..
Bonaparte is a devoted advocate of civil
service reform, is leader in all reform
movements and has national reputation
in those lines.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-06-16
Huge Task.

1t was huge task, to undertake
the cure of such bad case of kid
ney disease, as that of G. F. Collier.
of Cherokee, Ia, but Electric Bit
tiers did it. He writes: "My kid.
neys were so far gone, | could moi
sit on chair without a cushion!
and suffered from dreadful back.
ache, headache, and depression,
In Electric Bitters, however, ]
found a cure, and by them was
restored to perfect health. l rec
ommend this great tonic medicine
to all with weak kidneys, liver OIL
stomach. Guaranteed by Eli T.
Reynolds, druggist; price soc.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-06-16

There is trouble already in the local
Republican camp, says the Wilmington
Every Evening. over the assignment of
city offices. the possession of which is part
of the spoils of victory attendant upon the
carrying of the city by the Republicans
at the recent election.
The immediate Selling upon these Off
ces, and their parcelling out in advance,
reveals the existence in Wilmington Of a
Republican organization which proposes
to say who shall have all the Offices within
the gift of the new Republican admins
tration to be installed on July Ist. The
organization is composed ofleading men,
bers of the First District Republican CON-
mittee. and it proposes to operate on the
plan of the Republican machine which
was recently overthrown by Mayor Wea-
yer in Philadelphia. 1t will make the
Offices a source of power to the organiza.
ton by disposing of them in manner de-
signed to increase its strength and
influence.
The organization proposes to go right
down the line and dictate the selection Of
all city officials to be appointed by the
mayor or chosen by City Council.
But already there are rumors of revolt
and it is predicted that the organization
will tackle mighty big job when it at
tempts to dispose of all the Offices to its
favorites. In the first place, it will invite
fierce opposition of the Union Republi
cans, as the organization includes none
but Regular Republicans, and the fiat ha.
gone forth that no man who voted for the
Union Republican nominee for mayor, al
the city election of 1908, is to have any
official recognition whatever under the
coming Regular Republican administra
ton, so far as the organization can in.
fiuence the distribution.
However, the organization, according
to present reports, is resolved upon hog
ging" all the Offices in sight. whether il
prove pleasing to the Republican voters
or not. The lines are being laid and the
selections being made. But a fight is
bound to come. and the result will be
awaited with great interest.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-06-16
The Tsar has approved the proposal

The Tsar has approved the proposal 10
establish a Russian Parliament. Elec-
tions will be held during the summer.
The body will meet in September. This
is desperate scheme of the ruler to cling
to autocracy. but marks the beginning OF
the end of that government which has
so long held sway by keeping its subjects
in ignorance. the more easily to control
and Cypress them. The downfall of the
government seems inevitable, as she is
standing in the way of human pro-
gress. Russia's defeat by Japan means
she will be obliged to adopt the methods
of civilized nations and give to all the
people a larger liberty and regime
which is just and humane.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-06-16

Mayor Weaver, of Philadelphia, is still
prosecuting his crusade of reform in that
city and tearing down the work of the
organization machine by piece-meal. Or
Monday he dismissed sixty-6ve super
fiuous employees in one department and
fourteen in another who had been car
ried on the city pay rolls, with nothing
more to do than draw their salaries, in
return for political services rendered.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-06-16

The United States District Attorney, in
Trenton, is prosecuting the Lehigh Val
ley Railroad Company because of its
failure to provide certain safety appli-
auces for its locomotives, required by the
interstate commerce law. Similar suits
against railroad companies throughout
the country are to be instituted, for vio-
lation of this law.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-06-16
REDUCED RATES TO INDIANAP
OILS. IND.

On account of the National Gymnastic Festival
of the North America uymuastic Union, to be held
at Indianapolis. Ind, June 81 to %, the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company will sell roundtrp tickets
to indianapolis. June 10 and 90 good returning to
leave Indianapolis not later than June27 inclusive.
from all stations its nesat rate of single fare
for the round trip plus $780, On all tickets good
for passage via Philadelphia. Baltimore. and Wash
'ington. . stop-over within limit will be allowed
at either of these places.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-06-16

Like others of its kind in the Govern
ment Departments, the scandal in con-
nection with the ''leak" of information
regarding the Government cotton report
is spreading and now includes the reports
ON corn, wheat and other products.
Chief Statistician Hyde has been ordered
to return from Europe, and is to be put on
the rack before the investigation, which
is being conducted, is completed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-06-16

Enormous damage is being done by
floods in the Mississippi, which have
spread over the lowlands of Iowa aud
Missouri.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-05-10
STILL
CROWD ORPHEUM

Tonight Other Peoples Money!
The Ellefords had another crowded
house last night to witness the second
performance of My Friend From In
dia" and those who were present went
home with sore sides from excessive
laughter.
Tonight there will be another comedy
success in Other Peoples Money"
This is one of the latest New York hits.
The story deals with an exchange
broker of Chicago who instructs his
clerk how to win a wife with mil
lion dollars and discovers in the END
that he has been aiding the clerk to
win his daughter. The complications
arising are extremely funny. The char
acters are all excellent and we'll en-
acted. There will be new speciaItfes.
By request My Friend From India
will be given at the matinee Saturday
in order that the little ones can en-
JOY hearty laugh.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-05-10
ENCOURAGING
AGR|CUL TURE
Chief of Experiment
Stations is Here From
Washington.

"a one industry country is bound tc
come to grief. sooner or later" said
DR.. Walter Evans, chief of the Divi-
sion of Insular Stations in the Depart
ment of Agriculture yesterday.
DR.. Evans came to Honolulu on the
Korea, and called on Governor Carter
in company with Director Jared G.
Smith of the Honolulu Experiment Sta
ton in the course of the afternoon. He
was seen shortly afterwards, and talk
ed freely of his visit to Honolulu, but
OF course had been in town too little
time to speak of the work Of the de-
partment here.
IT was inspecting the stations On the
Pacific Coast" he said, "and the Homo
lulu station comes properly with those.
have not done any inspecting yet. of
course. I have had long CONVERSE
ton with Governor Carter, and Mr.
Smith has outlined plan that will in
volve a week or two of travel about
the islands, but I do not know just
yet what my plans will be. I shall
remain in the islands about three
weeks.
yes, we are striving to inc,Ilcate the
wisdom of diversification OF agric1ltur-
al industries. That was Secretary
Wilson's chief fight. He has tried and
tried to convince the southern farmers
that cotton is not the whole thing.
1t may pay and pay well for success
sion of years, but the time will come
when the farmer who sticks to one
crop will come to grief. That time is
bound to come. The one industry couh
try always gets UP against trouble
in the long run.
'tOf course we will try to encourage
diversified farming here, and viii give
you all the help that the department
can. AS have said, that is what We
are trying to do everywhere. And I
shall make a study of conditions here
and report on them to the head OF
the department at Washington-condi
lions and possibilities. The head of
the department bases his reports, you
know. on the work of the inspectors
in the field
It is probable that Or. Evans will
be taken to visit the tobacco planta-
ton at Hamakua while here, and he
will likewise make a study of the en-
tire agricultural situation in the is
lands. and submit to the head of the
Department of Agriculture at Washing
ton as exhaustive a report as possible
On agricultural conditions. His coming
is but another proof of the interest that
is taken in island affairs by the powers
of the central government at Washing
ton.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-05-10
SAILOR CHARGED
WITH SMUGGLING

For some little time past the Fed
eral officials have suspected that small
smuggling has been going on aboard
the transports from the Orient, and
yesterday Collector Stackable took ac-
ton in the matter. The result was
that United States District Attorney
Breckons issued a warrant upon which
Marshal Hendry last night gathered
in sailor from the transport Logan,
by name C. Kratschman. charged with
smuggling cigars and silks. The man
was found at the Klemme saloon,
resort for sailors, and it is said the
authorities also found the struggled
goods. There may be other arrests, as
the authorities are determined to break
up the business. but the find in the
present case does not exceed twenty
dollars in value. The idea, however,
is to strongly discourage this kind Of
thing aboard the transports.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-05-10
BIDS WANTED FOR {
FEDERAL CONTRACTS

James Knox Taylor, Supervising
Architect of the Treasury Department,
is advertising for bids for the cou-
struetion of wharf and roadway, laun-
dry building and plant, retaining wall
and dredging at the U. S. Quarantine
Station here.
The drawings and specifications are
to be seen and had at the Office of DR..
l.. E. Golfer, in charge of the quaran-
tine service here, and are also on file
at the postoffice in San Francisco.
The proposed improvements on and
about the quarantine island will make
it one of the model stations of the
United States service. The wall is to
surround the island, which viii then
be built up wherever necessary. There
is to be a new and eommodious wharf
running from the present harbor ter
minus back to the station buildings.
This wharf is to be a very long one,
and will be fitted with tracks for
small cars There is to be consider
able dredging about the harbor end
of the wharf, so that large vessels can
90 alongside to discharge and take on
passengers.
The specifications call for bids to be
in by June Is. The work contemplates
the expenditure of about $4,000. APP
parently anyone, citizen or otherwise,
may bid.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-05-10
SAM JOHNSON MAY
Run FOR SHERIFF

1t is said that the dark horse for
sheriff may be Sam Johnson, the Road
Supervisor. His friends are active In
his interests, and it is believed that
If dark horse is chosen Mr.. Johnson
will surely get the nomination.
He is regarded generally as one of
the most efficient executive officers in
the government departmental service,
and has done much for the city's roads
and has spent the money judiciously
and economically. His friends believe
that with his past good record, he is
the man for the office of Sheriff. and
that he would carry to it an expert
ence in handling men and money which
VIII be of great value to the police de-
partment and the public in general.