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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-06-17
PRESIDENTS PALACE.

center is a marble statue of Ferdinand
VII.
PRESIDENTS PALACE.
This building, formerly the palace
of the governor-general, ranks as one
OF the finest structures in the city. Il
was built in 1884 during the ad
ministration Of Tacon, and occupies
an entire block, with a colonnaded
facade extending along the entire east
side OF the Plaza de Armas. The
main entrance is of marble richly
carved, the central feature Of the deco
ration being a eartouche bearing the
Spanish arms. The large patio is
surrounded by arcades, with grilled
balconies and airy galleries. In the
center of this inner court, amid mass
Of shrubbery and tropical flowers,
stands the We1l-known statue OF Co
lumbus. The palace is the official res
.idence of the Cuban president, and
contains also the Offices of the mayor
and other city officials, and the hall
Of the ayuntamiento, or city council.
President Palma's apartments are on
the third floor, reached by broad mar
BILE stairways with large mirrors in
gold frames on each landing. There
are three state reception rooms, each
beautifully furnished and decorated.
LA FUERzA.
Opposite the Plaza de Armas on
O'Reilly street is the ancient Spanish
fortress, La Fuerza, a cherished relic
OF the city 5 remote past. 1t was be-
gun in the year 1888. and anted ates
Moro Castle by half century. La
Fuerza was for long period the Off
cial residence of the governors and
captains-ge Of the island, and
has history teeming with interest
and romance. The work is quad
rilateral fortress. having bastion at
each Of the corners, and is IS feet in
height. The walls are double and the
terrepleins are supported on arches.
Originally occupying a point Of van
tage and standing out in front OF
the town it was put there to defend,
the fort was in course OF time sur
rounded by the growing population
and its utility superseded by other and
more powerful Notifications. The
moat was filled up, barrac were
built around the grim old structure
and high walls shut it in. In 1900,
during the government OF interven-
ton, the Americans demolished the
encompassing walls, excavated the
moat, rebuilt the moat wall, replaced
the draWbridge, repaired the bastions
and parked the ground, thus restoring
to Havana this most priced memorial
OF other days. The city has grown
away from La Fuerza and put it aside
as a relic, but it still serves a useful
purpose as a hall of records for the
safe keeping of the national archives.
In the ancient armor room in an angle
of the moat a dynamo plant has been
installed and furnishes electric lights
for the palace and senate. Thus from
out of the sixteenth century comes IL
Elimination for the twentieth. With
the exception OF the fort at santo
Domingo, La Fuerza is the Oldest for
IN America.
THE CATHEDRAL.
La Catedral de Ia Virgen Maria de la
Concepeio Cathedral Of the Virgin
ii ary OF the Immaculate Conception
stands at the corner OF Empred ado
and Ignacio streets, and is constructed
ID the Spanish American style. with
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-06-17
Meeting OF Major Victor Maurin Camp.

Major Victor Maurin Camp No. So,
u. C. v, met in regular monthly ses-
sion in the rooms of the Mohawk Club
at noon Sunday. with Lieutenant A..
NJ. sobral presiding in the absence Of
Major 8. "A. Poche, Adiutant W. j..
Murphy at his post, and good at
tend ance of members. Comrade James
A. Smith offered resolution tender
ing the sincere thanks of the camp to
all who assisted il making the recent
decoration day exercises such a glori-
Gus success, and expressing the hope
that future similar celebrations would
be equally as successful and patriotic.
The resolution was adopted by accla-
nation. On motion of Adjutant MUIR
ply, it was decided that it shall here
after be the ad5utaut's duty to read on
decoration day the names OF al the de-
ceased members of the camp, in order
that their memory might be kept green
IN the hearts Of the surviving mem
bers. Adjournment was taken until
the second Sunday in July.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-06-17
Death of Little Irene Miller.

Irene Miller, the five-year-old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Miller, of
Armant plantation, st. ames parish,
died at 4 O'Clock yesterday morning
after brief illness. The remains we're
brought to Donaldsonyille on the 6:18
T. and P. train yesterday evening and
were inferred In the Protestant Gem
etery, after services at the Metho-
dist church conducted by Rev. P. o..
Lowrey, Of Whitecastle. Little Irene
Miller was an exceptionally bright
and progressing child, and the entire
community sympathizes with the be-
reaved parents in their great loss.
Among those who attended the funeral
obsequies1 were MIR. and Mrs. p. S.
Miller, MIR. and Mrs. J. (. Tucker,
MIR. and Mrs. D. Morgan, Mrs. B.
Thibodaux, Misses Essie Tucker and
Ethel Long, and VIM. Miller. w. B.
Calhoun, j. P. Armitage, F. Long
and Robert Reed, all of St. James
parish, and John w. Tucker and Miss
Docia Tucker, of New Hope planta-
tion, this parish.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-06-17
PLAZA DEARMAS.

A group OF interesting points intts which
are near together and were visited in
connection are clustered about the
Plaza de Armas. They are the Presi-
dents Palace, Ell Template, La Fuerza,
the Cathedral and the shopping streets
Obispo and O'Rei1ly. The square is
the administr alive centre Of Havana
and Cuba. The Palace, in addition
to being the residence OF the president
Of the republic, contains the hall OF
the city government, and fronting the
Plaza on the north is the handsome
senate building. In La Fuerza are
kept the archives, and just beyond ls
the postofice. Nearby are the depart
ments of the government and the hall
of representatives. The Plaza is laid
out with flower beds, and there are
royal palms and laurel trees. 10 the
center is marble statue of Ferdinand
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-06-17

A free bottle Of DR.. Thacher,s Liver and
Blood Syrup viii be sent to any reader OF
this paper who viii write 70 the ThaeEer
Medicine Co.. Chattanooga. Tenn.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-06-17
THE GATHEDRA

La Cathedral de IA Virgen Maria de la
ConcepeIo Cathedral Of the Virgin
III airy OF the Immaculate Conception
stands at the corner OF Empred ado.
and Ignacio streets, and is constructed
ID the Spanish American style with
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-06-17

HAVANA ENUU HoIUIIs
Description of Some of the Many Interest,"
ing Places Visited by the Louis
lana Editors in the His
torIc Cuban Capital.

toric Cuban Capital.
The initial insta1Iment Of the series
of articles describing the visit of a
party Of Louisiana editors TO Havana,
which was published il The Chief Of
Saturday, June 8, ended with the To-
eating Of the tourists at the Pasaie
Hotel and the promise that in succeed
ing issues would be given an account
Of the experiences enjoyed by the
pencil pushers in the beautiful Cuban
capital. In accordance with that state
ment the second installment Of the
Havana Excursion" articles is pre-
sented herewith.
Alb O'Clock in the afternoon of Mon
day, May 20, the date of the Excelsior's
arrival at Havana, the press bunch,
fifty-three strong, climbed into q long
string of Cuban cabs and under the d.
rection of native guide and interpre-
ter. were taken on personally con
Quoted tour to a number Of the princi-
pal points of interest in Havana and Vi
entity. Appended is brief description
of some of the places visited on the
delightful drive, and although the
editor has done his level best to pre-
sent the readers of The Chief with a
graphic account of the many beautiful
scenes and historic spots viewed by
the enraptursd party OF journalists,
he realizes that his ability is made
qu4te to do full justice to the subject
and to paint the pictures in hues OF as
striking luster as they properly de-
mand. For the main facts and figures
contained in the following 'sstory"
the writer is indebted to little vol
ume known as the STANDARD Guide
to Cuba" which visitors to the island
will find of much practical value.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1905-08-26
New Business Locals.


ATTEND the Musicale -I'ru-tburI Opera
House "Wednesday. August 3d.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1905-08-26

THE Tlu STATE BUSINESS COLLEG
Cumberland Maryland
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-09-20
DR.. T. F. HA|NES WANTS
TO CUT OUT POLITICS.
DATES FIXED
FOR TRIALS.
Calendar in the Supreme Court
Being Arranged The
Local Cases.
Special to the Evening News.


NEW BRUNSWICK, Sept. 2O:-
OF the cases from Perth Amboy on
the supreme court calendar none
were marked ready for trial except
the John II. Macan case referred to
elsewhere.
The suit of Josephine Fuchs again
st the Lehigh Valley railroad for the
death of the husband of the plain
tiff killed at Ford's Corner was set
down for trial Monday
Lawyer Adrian Lyon announced
that the suit of the C. Pardee works
against Henry Frank, Jr.. was in
process OF settlement and the case
would not be moved before Monday.
The case of John II. Gregory
against the Passaic Steel Company
was referred to the circuit court for
trial before Judge Heisley October
2, Lawyer Adrian Lyon and Pros
ecutor Eugene Emley, of Passaic,
agreeing to this disposition of the
case,
Tho damage suit of John II. Leis-
en-, the assessor at Woodbridge
againt David A. Brown, a SANDER
suit has been set down for trial next
Tuesday.
Lawyer J. w. Beekman had the
cult of the Borkbeck Investment
Savings and Loan Company Of AM
erica against Gussic C. Carlton mark
ed off. He said'it had been settled
and he did not know the object of
the plaintiffs lawyers in trying TO
keep ii alive.
The damage suit of William Blon-
lSi against the American Enameled
Brick and Tile CO., will be tried
Tuesday and that of Laura Humph-
ries against the Raritan Copper
Works Thursday OF this week.
The suit Of Melio Mokan and
Louis her husband against the Pub
lie Service Corporation was referred
to the circuit court. Mrs. MolSan WAS
hurt in a trolley accident at Perth
Amboy Through a misprint this
and the case following brought by
a carriage company became confused
on the court calendar so that tho
title of the Mollan case read The
Mier Carriage and Mokan her hus
band VS.. etc" Justice Fort had the
matter explained to him and then he
said he wondered what man that was
that had a carriage for wife.
The suit of William v. Carpenter
against the Spring Garden Insurance
Company was referred to the court
for trial without jury by Lawyer
Cutter.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-09-20
FATHER BLAKE
TO Get PARISH.
Will Soon Leave Perth AmbOy
for a Charge Of His Own
Place Not Yet Known.

Some time within the coming two
weeks Rev. Father Thomas r. Blake,
senior curate, at st. Mary's Roman
Catholic church will be given par
ish, just where he is to go is not
known at present. Father Blake is
one of the most popular priests in
this city, both among the Catholic
and Protestant poplc and all are sor-
roy that he is to leave.
Some months ago, 1t was under
stood that Father Blake was to be
given parish OF his own, but he had
worked SO hard for the new church
and had been such an aid to the
pastor, Rev. b.. T. O'Conell, that he
was allowed to remain here until the
new church was dedicated and in
running order, and now the order to
go to his new field Of labor has been
received.
Father Blake, cameehere some few
years ago as second assistant curate
and when the late Father S. A. Nit
chef was sent to take charge of a
parish at Laurel Spring, Father
Blake was promoted to the place of
senior curate.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-09-20
Is In New Brunswick Today to
See About Getting Off Repuh-
liCan County Ticket.
NOT TO RUN FOR MAYOR
South AmbOy Republicans Will
Have to Look for Another
Man to Head Ticket.
A. H. SLOWER is MENTIONED.
The Doctor Says His Practice Will
Not Permit of so Much
Politics.
Special to the Evening News.


SOUTH AMBOY, Sept. 20:-In an
morning Dr. e. e. Haines, republic
an candidate for mayor of South Aln-
boy, and one of the candidates for
member of assembly from Middle
sex county, announced that he has
decided to retire from the race for
mayor and that he is going TO New
Brunswick today to confer with the
county leaders with the view Of also
taking his name off of the assembly
ticket.
Andrew III. Slower, merchant,
is most prominently mentioned TO
take DR.. Haines' place as the cam
didate for mayor against Charles II.
Muirheid, the present mayor, who
has been renominated by the DEM
ocrats.
When DR. Haines confirmed the,
report that he was out of the mayor
atty contest he was asked if IL was
because of his nomination for the as
sembly. He replied that he did not
wish to run for assembly either, and
that he was going to the county seat
today with that end in view. He
may be induced to reconsider his de-
cision in regard to the assembly nom
ination, but it is hardly probable.
He is at present coroner and presi-
dent of the borough council of South
Amboy.
While 1t is considered, on many
sides, peculiar that DR.. Haines has
just come to this decision at this late
day, it is not believed that his ac-
tion is due to any friction in the
party, but rather that his unwilling
ness to run can be ascribed to pres
sure OF private affairs and his aver
sion to taking part, at this time, in
any further political contests. in
which he is already veteran.
Should DR.. Haines' decision to re-
tire from the assembly race become
a finality, 1t is possible that the COM
mittee on vacancies might favorably
consider the name of Lawyer Alfred
S. March, of New Brunswick, who
was candidate for the nomination
at the republican convention last
week or Mr.. Fordyce may be named.
The possibility that the democrats
may nominate for sheriff ex-sherifg
George J. Litterst, who defeated An
drew s. Church, the present repub-
lican candidate, nine years ago, is
still imminent, but 1t is urged, on
the other hand, that there may be
other good men in the party who
might like the nomination, and, too,
that some of the circumstances which
contributed to Litterst's victory over
Church at that time are not now ex-
tant.
The committee on vacancies is:
Ira b. Tice, of Perth Amboy, chair
man, james A. Morrison, of New
Brunswick, and Robert r. Vanden-
burg, OF Monroe.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-09-20
TO
Be SOLD AGAIN
The ". F. Fisher Concern Is
Again Dragged Before
the Public.
sneclal to the Evening News:

Special to the Evening News:
NEW BRUNSWICK, Sept 20:-The
brickyard at Sayreville formerly
owned by W. F. Fisher will again be
sold this afternoon.
Special Master George T. Cramer
who heard the testimony regarding
the former sale to joseph Allgair
which was set aside, has submitted his
report. According to to this, the pur-
chaser today will have to pay Allgair
81, S53.41. All9air had 81, ATT. 36 com
ing to him because of Improvements
which he made to the plant, but there
is an Offset of s623. 95, for clay used
by Allgair. This leaves balance Of
S3, 853.41.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-09-20
SOLD AS OLD IRON.
Philadelphia Firm Bought the
Vessel as She Stands Pay
According to Weight.
TROUBLES NOT ALL OVER,
Custom Duties on the Iron Is Yet
to be Paid for-The
Tugboats.

John Hitner &~ Sons, of Philadel-
phia, who as told in the NEWS, pur-
chased the hull of the schoolship
shipyard commenced the work of
taking it apart this morning.
When the hull has been taken
apart the iron is to be weighed and
the firm is to pay at the rat of $40
and $23.50 per ton, according to the
quality, and it is expected that some
thousands of dollars will be realized.
II was some time ago that num-
ber of prominent men got together
and thought out the idea of having
a nautical preparatory schools for
rich mems sons so that they would
have chance to study navigation.
1t was decided to build a schoolship
and the contract for a vessel to cost
thousands of dollars was awarded
to the Perth Amboy Shipbuilding
and Engineering Company. but they
had only started the work, when they
failed and receiver was appointed.
Some few weeks ago the receiver,
announced that he would sell the
hull of the schoolship to the highest
bidder. Many concerns bid, but Hit
ner & Sons were the highest. 1t is
not known what tho receiver will do
with the two unfinished tug boats at
the yard. These tugs were being
built for the government at the time
the company failed. 1t is supposed
that they will also be sold.
When the metal has been sold and
the money paid in, Uncle Sam will
put in claim for some thousands
OF dollars for custom duties, for
when the metal came to this country
from Germany no duties were col
lected on it because a surety COM
pany gave a bond that they would be
responsible for it and if the money
is not paid by the receiver, the gov
ernment will go for the surety COM
pany.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-09-20
in.
THIS LAUNCH.
N. A. Edgar'S Boat Was Entered
and Articles Valued at
SIS Stolen.

Milton A. Edgars cabin launch,
the Helen b., was boarded by thieves
an despoiled of goods valued at
about $25 either last night or Mon
day night. The boat lay near the
Ramsay shipyard and the robbery
was discovered this morning and re-
ported to the police.
There We're stolen eight double
blankets. valued at so each; a pair
of boots, the property of j. l.. Took
er, coil of rope valued at $3.50 and
a quantity of supplies, including
eight or ten dinned plates, some sug-
ar and other articles.
A bottle of vinegar, which the
thieves had evidently thought. at
first, to be whiskey, was found in
the middle of the floor.
Boatmen are suspected.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-09-20
VICTIMS ALL ESCAPED.
Cries Of One Man at High and
Centre Streets Aroused the
NeighhOrhOOd.
WERE WARNED TO KEEP QUIET.
Other H0Idups We're on New Bruns-
wick Avenue and on
New Street.

Three alleged hold-ups took place
in this city last night been the hours
of 10 and IL O'Clock in different
parts of the city and in each case
the victims managed to get away be-
fore the highwaymen got anything
from them
1t was shortly after 10 o'clock
Albert Klein, of New street, was
walking along New Brunswick av-
nue. on his way home from his
duties at local store when a man
jumped out of the shadows of a
clump of trees and made grab for
him, at the same time telling him to
keep his mouth shut. Klein managed
to get away from the fellow, who
with two others, started after him
He ran until he reached the home
of Prof. Guttman, in New Brunswick
avenue, from where ne was escorted
to his home. A NEWS reporter call
ed at the Klein home today and the
boys mother, Mrs. Klein, said that
they were going to report the mat
ter to the police.
The Second HOldup.
The second holdup took place in
New street, John Margetten, of 2
New street, was on his way home
from services in the Jewish Temple
in Madison avenue about II o'clock
when three men, who were sulking
in the dark at the corner of New
Brunswick avnue and New street,
jumped ont and made grab for him
at the same time telling him that
he had better submit. He managed
to dodge them, and got away. They
followed him to his door and only
went away when he got inside A
NEWS reporter called at the house
this afternoon, Mr. Margaretten,
was in New York and his wife said
that he did not tell her anything
about the case, as she supposed that
that he thought it would worry her.
Some of the neighbors told her about
it.
The third toldup took place in the
vacant lot at Centre and High streets
A man was crossing the lot when
three men sprang out and struck
him. He began to call for help. This
aroused the neighborhood and many
windows were opened and the high
waymen were scared away. One of
those who heard the racket was
Jesse Davis, of Centre street, paint
er, but when he, with some other
neighbors started to investigate, both
the highwaymen and the victim had
disappeared.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-09-20
HAVE CHOIR OF
FORTY VOICES.
ST. Mary's Parish Training Boys
to Sing at Vesper
Service.

A choir of forty boys, who will
sing at the Sunday vespers which
will commence Sunday afternoon at
4oclock at st. Mary's church, is now
being instructed in the school build
ing in Centre street. They will be
under the direct charge Of Father
Mahoney. The instructor in singing
is Miss McAdams.
A choir of SO many boys will be
something new in this city and
Father Maho9ey and Miss McAdams
are going to devote as much time MS
they can to the singers SO that they
will be perfect.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-09-20
JUSTICE FORT DECIDES.
Was First in Court Of Chancefy
on Ejectment Proceedings
Changed to Supreme Court.
LAWYER STRONG DENIES CHANGE
Lawyer Parker Says He Had Called
Upon Mr.. Strong Several Times
Without Result.
Special to the Evening News:

opSSidl W Luc EN6utnH 4NHW5s
NEW BRUNSWICK, Sept. 20:-
Lawyer James Parker. of Perth Ann
boy, and Lawyer Alan H. Strong
were the legal opponents in a con
troversy before Justice Fort at the
opening of the September term OF
court yesterday as to the position Of
the suit of John H. Macan against
Mary G. Switzer and James Comfort
on the supreme court calendar. Law
yer Strong held that it was not there
properly and Captain Parker held
the other point of view as strongly
as his opponent argued to the con-
trary. Justice Fort said he would de-
eide the matter this morning and II
the case was properly on the list IT.
would be tried Thursday morning.
This case has been inI the court
here before the court of chancery;.
That court had the matter III the
shape of an ejectment suit and an
order was made there directing that
an issue be framed for trial of the
case in the supreme court. Lawyer
Parker appeared in court with the
issue under the seal of the supreme
court clerk and Justice Fort was in
a quandary what to do under the cir
cumstances.
Lawyer Strong said he had no
knowledge of any issue being franz
ed Captain Parker had come to him
with one drawn up which did not
meet with his approval and SO far
as he knew there was no issue IN
which he had concurred He had r.
ceived notice for trial, but did not
think the case was at issue
Captain Parker claimed he had
gone to Lawyer Strong two or three
times trying to get the issue framed
and that finally Lawyer Strong told
him he would have nothing to do
with the matter so he framed the
issue in accordance with court Of
chancery's instructions himself Lawr
yer Strong claimed he had no right
to place his name therein as attor-
ney for the defendants when he had
not agreed to this issue.
The lawyers argued back and forth
until Justice Fort said he would de-
eide the case this morning.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-09-20
FRIGHTENED
CHILD LEFT.
Of Stealing Twenty-Five
Cents, Although Innocent
She Disappeared.

Terrified by the accusation of her
employer that she stole twenty-five
cents, fourteen-year-old Slavish
girl has disappeared, greatly to the
terror of her parents.
Her employers were Hebrew
family In Hall avenue. The girl, who
was small for her age, was much
terrified of the consequences Of the
accusation against her. Her absence
was rcportCH to the police last night.
A search for the quarter which
caused the trouble revealed 1t In a
bureau draw.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-09-20
CROWDIKG in THE
SCHOOLS CONTINUES.
Transfer OF Pupils from No. 2 to
No. 1 Gives Little Relief
Anywhere.

The crowding of the Public schools
of this city is steadily growing worse
with no relief in sight
Now that the pupils have been
transferred from No 2 to No. l No.
1 is overcrowded and No. 2 has not
been relieved to any extent. The
lower grades at No. 2 are particul-
arly crowded there being about 100
more pupils than there are accommo-
dations for.
Then there have not been enough
books to go around, but that state
of affairs will shortly be relieved as
new books are expected in a few
days.