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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-10-02
Two Weeks Longer.

Washington, Oct. 2.-Fred C. Car
penter, Secretary Taft's private secre-
tary here, this morning received a
cablegram from the secretary dated at
Havana last night stating that he
should probably remain there not
more than two weeks longer.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-10-02
Becoming Normal.

Mobile, Ala, Oct mo storm ap-
peared during the night and there was
none Immediately at hand this morn
ing. The thermometer was still low
but the decline was gradual and al
though some wind may strike this
city, no storm of great severity was
expected. At S o'clock this morning
the barometer had begun to rise
Slightly for the first time in SO hours
and it was evident that no immediate
danger was at hand. Telegraphic fa-
cilities are gradually being restored.
All railroads except the Louisville &
Nashville are running trains on
schedule time. The city streets have
been cleared of debris and save for
the battered condition of SO many
buildings, Mobile is outwardly at least
as good as ever.
Washington. D. c., Oct. 2.-From
Brig. Gen. Wade. commanding the
eastern division at New York, comes
further details of the damage wrought
by the hurricane at southern army
posts. The estimated loss at Fort Nc
Rae is $4,000: at Barrancas $4,000 and
at Pickens $4,000. There has been
no definite news from Fort Morgan,
Mobile, since the storm.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-10-02
All Tro0ns Enr0ute

All Troops EnrOute.
Washington, D. c., Oct. 2.-Prac-
tically all of the troops destined for
the first Cuban expedition now, are
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-03-02
TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY.
SEVENTEEN Anniversary of Texas In
dependence Observed Today.

Special to the Herald.
Austin. Texas, March To-day
was the SEVENTEEN anniversary of
Texas independence. and it was suit
ably observed in the capital and other
cities of the state. Appropriate exer-
cises were held at the State Univer-
sity and other colleges and schools.
Special programs were prepared for
the public schools, including the rails
ing of the Lone Star of Texas.
The Texas declaration of indepen-
dence was signed at Washington on
the Brazos. March 2, 1886. after Santa
Anna had begun the siege of the
Alamo
Today was also observed as the an
niversary of the birth OF Sam HOus-
ton, and there were special exercises
at his grave at Huntsville participated
in by students and others.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-03-02

The PRESIDENT
ON RATE BILL
PRESIDENT WILL AGREE TO THE
AMENDMENTS If NECESSARY
TO MAKE 1T CONSTITUTIONAL.

Special to the Herald.
Washington, D. c.. March Fol
lowing the suggestions made by
friends of President Roosevelt, called
in on the latter's request, in regard
to the Presidents wishes in reference
TO rate regulation, it is announced
that the President wants an effective
bill containing minimum grounds for
court review. If convinced that the
Hepburn bill would be legal. he is
opposed to any amendments, but com
petent legal advisers have assured
him that the bill would be unconsti-
tutional unless it contained court re-
view provisions. The President is
willing to accept such amendments to
save the bill. The President is will
ing to accept three amendments:
First. fixing date at which rates made
by the commission shall be effective.
Second, railroad companies shall de-
post in court the cash difference be-
tween the commissions new rate and
the old schedule pending adjudication.
Third, that grounds for court review
shall be limited to determining if the
commission has exceeded its author
ity and whether the new rate is con-
fiscatory. If the Presidents bill is
shown to be illegal. it is announced
he will proceed to fight along new
lines.
The President is determined to Sc
cure government control of rates. and
If an extra session Of congress is
needed to achieve this end it will be
called
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-03-02
The ROADS HAVE
GIVEN UP FIGHT
ROADS WILL WAIT AND MAKE
APPEAL TO THE LEGISLATURE
FOR REPEAL OF BILL.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Topeka, Kas., March 2.-Following
the statement made by Judge Smith
for the Santa Fe that that road would
not endeavor to break the maximum
freight rate law for oil, n. H. Loomis,
general counsel for the Union Pacific.
said today: The action of the Santa
Fe means that the other roads will
not increase the rate | cannot speak
for the other roads except in a gen
eral way. | believe the roads will
wait and appeal to the next legisla-
ture to amend or repeal the law which
in its present form is confiscatory."
Governor Hoch is much pleased to
hear that the roads have given up the
fight. No one in the state wants an
unfair law on the statute books. and
if the roads will appear before the
Legislature in good faith and with the
figures. a satisfactory conclusion can
be reached. Fear OF radical action on
the part of the people in some sec
lions is believed to be the cause for
the roads back down
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-03-02
SOME HIGH WINDS
ARE BLOWING
IN NORTH TEXAS AND IN KANSAS
AND OKLAHOMA ToDAY.-BLIz-
Yards IN OTHER STATES.

Special to the Herald.
Kansas City, March 2.-severe
gales prevail in Western Kansas. Ok.
lahoma and North Texas today. The
maximum velocity at the various
places officially reported is: Amarillo.
Texas, SO miles; Dodge City, Kansas,
46: Fort Worth. SO; Oklahoma City.
46. Rain. sleet and snow accompanies
the wind. A cold wave is expected
TO reach Western Missouri. Eastern
Kansas and the Indian Territory to-
night It was freezing in North Tex
as and in parts Of Oklahoma this
morning. A severe blizzard is raging
in Wyoming and Western Nebraska.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-03-02
NEeREss GOT FIFTY YEARS.
Convicted of stabbins Another Wo-
man in Back, Killing Her.

Tyler, Texas, March LIN the dis
trict court this afternoon, after being
out several hours. the jury in the case
wherein Florence Brewster. a negress,
was charged with murder, returned a
verdict of guilty and assessing her
punishment at fifty years in the pen,
which is the longest sentence imposed
in this county in a number of years.
The negress killed Annie Baxter, an
other negress, in this county after
quarreling at a dance. the evidence
showing that she stepped up behind
her victim and struck her with a
knife, inficting a fatal wound
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-03-02
KLU-KLUX CLAN
AT SHREVEPORT
MASKED MEN PARAOED THE
NEGRO QUARTERS OF THAT
CITY LAST NIGHT.

Special to the Herald.
Shreveport. La, March Fifty
mounted masked men, wearing the
garb described in Thomas Dixon's
novel. "The Clansman." paraded the
negro quarter of the city last night,
following the execution of Coleman.
The appearance of the clan terrorized
the negroes. who are fleeing from the
city
The police investigated the matter.
and found the men in the parade to
be reputable citizens of the town. No
arrests were made
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-03-02

Special to the Herald.

Specldl 10 the Herald.
Chicago. H., March Judge
Humphrey. at the request Of the pack.
ers' counsel. today ordered District
Attorney Morrison TO produce in
court everything he had received from
the department of commerce. The
packers asked particularly for the
names Of two hundred Witnesses.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-03-02
Prof. Langley Buried.
Special to the Herald.

oUtNIdI % IIt IItI dIUs
Washington. ID. C.. March 1.-The
funeral services of Prof. Langley, sec
rotary of the Smithsonian Institute.
we're held this afternoon The inter
ment was made IN Boston.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-03-02
WENT INTO LIQUIDATION.
Equitable Building and Loan Assoeia-
ton at Elkhart, Ind, Quits.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Elkhart, Ind. March 2.-The Equit-
able Building and Loan Association,
with capital Of two million dollars.
went into liquidation today. Gradual
Withdrawals had decreased the de-
posits to about ten thousand dollars.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-03-02
Memorial Windows Here.

The pretty art memorial windows
have arrived for the new Christian
church building. and will be put in
at once
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-30
IRISH HONOR BRYAN
Party Leaves for Amsterdam and
The Hague--Tour Rhine.

LONDON, July 3O.-Mr. ana Mrs.
William ]. Bryan were the guests ut a
reception given by the Irish club. T4ey
were welcomed in behalf of the mems
bers by 4. p. O'Connor. Mr.. Bryan
replied briefly, thanking the members
of the club and dwelling oil the impor-
tant part played by the Irish in build
ing up the United States.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan, accompanied by
Colonel Wetmore, Nj. II. Dunlap, Mrs
Dunlap and Miss Dunlap of Chicago
after the reception left London for IIol
land. They will visit Amsterdam. The
Hague and Cologne, where M. nill
Mrs. Bryan will join their dau shtei.
and then go up the Rhine. through
Switzerland. and to Venice, Florence,
Rome and Naples successfully, making
short stops and reaching Paris between
Aug. 10 and Is. They will then go
to Madrid, Granada and Gibraltar,
whence they will sail for home on
the North German Lloyd steamer
Princess Irene Aug. 20. Mr.. and Mrs.
Il. L. Master of Chicago will join the
party at Gibraltar.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-30
OCEAN PORTS
BY STATE ACT
New jersey Obtains Authority TO
Omen Its lnletS for General
Navigation.

Congress passed an unusual and
remarkable act at its last session. 1t
gave New Jersey authority to go into
the business of harbor improvement
and the general development of navi-
CATION, which the federal government
has heretofore kept for its exclusive
Jurisdiction and control. BY this act
it is possible for the state to proceed
with the development of state com
merce independent of the federal gov
eminent.
The action really began last Janu-
airy. when a committee of the state
geological survey managers, compos-
ed of A. A. Woodruff, p. Kennedy
Reeves and Joseph l.. Mum, were APP
pointed to memorabilia congress, re-
questing it to confer upon the state
the authority to provide harbOrs on
its coast for the encouragement and
protection of navigation. The mem
orial prepared by these men set forth
that the federal government had de-
clined to do necessary work, and that
the state desired authority to conduct
it, which it could not obtain except by
act of congress, as such business be-
longed to the federal government.
The memorial especially mentioned
Atlantic City as a place where an ade-
quate ship channel should be main
tanned.
Much opposition was encountered
in Washington, but finally a bill was
introduced by Senator Dryden, au-
thorizing the state of New Jersey to
dredge inlets on its coast, between
1856 and 40. 20 north latitude, and
to make other improvements in chan.
nels desirable for the relief of com
merce. The war department was di-
rected to pass upon plans for the
work, and the resolution further pro.
vided that nothing in it should be
taken as exempting the waters from
federal control. The bill was passed
by the senate and house and signed
by the president near the end of the
session.
The state will be asked at the next
session of the legislature to begin the
work upon the inlets, and it will prob
ably grant the necessary %appropria-
ton. The inlets of Shark river, Man
asquan river, Barnegat bay, Absecon
and Atlantic City will receive early
attention. The benefits to navigation
will be considerable and those to
resort interests still greater.
This is the first time the state has had
authority to act on the important
matter of it's ocean inlets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-30
MILLIONS FOR CHARITY.
Widow of Russell Sage Will Give
Much Money Away.

NEW YORK, July &,-Mrs. Russell
Sage is to distribute the millions left
her by her husband to charity. The
fortune is hers ito have and to hold
he same absolutely and forever" and
Unless there should be a contest there
will be no one TO question the Widows
Use of the millions.
What she had desired TO do on a
large scale during Mr.. Sage's etime
she will now begin to do with the vast
sun that Is hers. Hospitals, educa-
tlonal institutions, the Young Mems
and Young Women's Christian associ-
ations and very many organizations
devoted to the relief of the poor and
the needy will receive some of the Sage
millions.
J.. Carl Schmuck of Lawrence, n. Y,
who was Mr.. Sage's physician, talks
freely of Mrs. Sage's plans for dispos-
ing of her huge fortune. He said:
I'm leaving his fortune to Mrs. Sage
Mr.. Sage has left 1t to charity. She
will distribute 1t. What can she do
with $S0,O00.O00 but give it away? AT
her advanced age she could not spend
a %thousandth part of it herself"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-30
BIG SEVEN in
new JERSEY.
All the Growth in the State HAS
been in The Northern Part
Interesting Figures.

The census figures recently pub
llshed, showing the growth of New
Jerseys population during the past
two centuries may look very dry to
the average man, but they are as
romantic as a novel to the man who
knows how to interpret them proper
ly," said a ~well-known Jerseyman
with a taste for figures. They tell
a story of growth and development
that in many respects 1t would be
nard to match in any other part of
the country.
For instance, the first thing that
strikes the statistician in these fig
ures is the fact that the most won
derful strides in Jersey population
are being made today in seven coun-
ties, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Mercer,
Middlesex, Passaic and Union. These
counties have been increasing their
population at the rate of 1873 per
cent. during the past decade lending
with 1909 while the other fourteen
counties have gained at the rate of
only 1872 per cent.
This tremendous contrast is borne
out further in a remarkable way. In
the decade between 1850 and 1860
the population in the seven counties
mentioned increased 104,663 and
during the decade between 1895 and
1905 it increased 3S0,706. In the
rest of the state, the increase be-
tween 1850 and 1850 was 1855,
and during 1895 and 1905 it was
90,331. In other words the annual
gain in population in the seven coun-
ties is far in excess of what it was
half a century ago, while the annual
| gain for the rest of the state shows
scarcely any perceptible increase.
THE story can be illustrated by
some maps. Take this old one show
ing the state about 1850. See how
smooth and untroubled is the surface
within the state line. Then take
later maps coming up gradually to
1905, and notice how decade by de-
cade the white surface of the sever
counties of the state l have used In
my comparison becomes SCARED with
lines denoting railroads and be-
sprinkled with Cots denoting towns
Finally, taking TN up-to-date map OF
the state, we find not only the towns
clustering thickly together and the
railroad lines criss-crOsSing one an
ether in every direction, but in addi-
ton dotted lines denoting trolley
roads grid all the towns together
and form a perfect network through
the counties. This is the final indi-
cation that the country has passed
into the hands of the householder
and nature has yielded to the march
Of civilization. The coming of the
trolley line has meant the transform
alton of villages into towns.
Meanwhile through the rest of
the counties the railroads have also
traced their lines, but to a markedly
smaller degree, and trolley marks
are much harder to find.
$50 you see seven counties have
practically all the honors of Jerseys
splendid advance in population.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-30
GIRLS FOUND
Brother Faints When He Sees the
Bodies Their Escorts Released.

MOUNT HOLLY, July 30.-The
bodies of Laura Bozarth and Susie
Stills, who were drowned last night
in Rancocas lake, We're recovered
yesterday. Two young men, Ray
mond Rambo and Clarence Cornella,
who were with the women and were
arrested after the drowning, were re-
leased yesterday. They will appear
at the inquest tomorrow.
Prosecutor Atkinson declares that
both the young men were under the
influence of liquor at the time of the
drowning, and insisted on rocking
the boat until it was upset.
James Stills, a brother of one OF
the drowned girls, tainted wheE he
saw the body of his sister. It was be-
lieved for a time that he would die
from grief.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-30
New INDUSTRY FOR PIainneld.

PLAINFIELD. July 30.-Ground
was broken Friday for the new fac
tory of the Vacuum Cleaner Company
of New York, to be located on North
avenue, opposite the Netherwood ave-
nue. station. The main building will
be 200 feet long and sixty feet deep,
while the brass foundry and power
house will be forty feet long and
eighty feet deep. David T. Kenney,
of North Plainfield, president of the
concern, which has offices in New
York, has awarded the contracts to
John Abbott & Sons and Tallamy
Brothers. The plant will be ready
by September l. Vacuum cleaner
apparatus will be manufactured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-30
BIG DAM FOR
THE RARITAN.
Activities Planned for the Im-
mediate Future on the South
Branch of the River.

HIGH BRIDGE, July 30:-While
Adam L.. Beavers, cashier of the
First National Bank, of this place.
and a member of the State Tubercu-
losis Commission, will neither affirm
nor deny that he purchased last May
the George Nelson Alpaugh mill
property at Stone Mill, on the south
branch OF the Raritan river, two
miles north of this place, for the
Taylor Iron and Steel Company, it is
generally believed that such is the
case. People arrive at this conclu-
sion from the fact that a survey was
made during the last two weeks I'M
der the dierction of A. b. Forcite. of
Newark, and John c.. Welsh, of Ger
man Valley. These engineers are in
the employ of a contracting
which is completing a large dam at
Kingston, ear Princeton. Besides
surveying the lands, they have been
surveying for the erection of a large
dam, and have been taking eleva-
lions from the Taylor Iron and Steel
Company's plant to the proposed
dam.
During the last year the Steel
Company has built a large addition
TO it's molding department and has
plans prepared for a large additional
machine shop in connection with its
already large plant. 1t is believed
the water from the proposed dam
will be conveyed through large pipes
to the steel plant for the purpose of
supplying additional power.
At the time of the sale people who
were familiar with the property were
much interested as to the intentions
OF its new wner Many reports
were current. Mr.. Beavers admitted
he purchased it for other parties, but
declined and still declines, at their
request, to disclose the names of the
principals or their intentions. Some
persons believed that Mr.. Beavers,
who is a member of the State Tuber-
~culosis Commission and a member of
the committee on buildings and
equipment for the state buildings be-
ing erected at Mt. Kipp, neal by,
took title for the purpose of obtain
ing water power for generating cleo
tlicity to be used at the state build
ings.
Others though former Governor
Foster M. Voorhees,, of Elizabeth,
who recently purchased a large tract
VI ldlu ACdl OJJ Ou WlllCll He Will
build a residence, was interested in
the deal, but this has been denied by
Mr.. Voorhees,. An opinion was also
expressed that the property would
pass into the hands of a syndicate
which desired the water power for
generating electricity to light the
surrounding towns and villages and
produce motive power for the trolley
lines in prospect throughout this sec
ton.
The property consists of a grist
and Touring mill, a saw mill, a dwell
ing, sheds and excellent water power.
The property has been in Mr.. AL
paugh's possession, it is said, for
nearly forty years and he has made
many improvements to equipment,
etc. 1t is built of stone and from it
the village takes its name-Stone
Mill. The consideration was $500
and possession is to be given next
Auril
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-30
POLICE COURT NEWS

William Williams, a carpenter, of
245 New Brunswick avenue, was ar
rested on a complaint preferred by
Louis Slatkus. Williams was accused
of being %disorderly in the ~latter's
store. Patrolman Niels Tonnesen
made the arrest. He was discharged.
Mrs. William Suydam reported to
the police that she has trouble with
her husband, claiming that anozher
woman is the cause.
Joseph Feeney, of Fords, was ar-
rested on a complaint of E. Cohen,
last night, but was discharged this
morning.
John Fritz, of IL Nelson street,
New Brunswick, was arrested Oy Pa
trolman A. Jensen for being disor-
derby last night, and fined IS b. the
recorder this morning. He had no
money so was locked up again.
A ball game was stopped on Eliza
beth street yesterday by Policeman
John Meshrow.
Charles Moore made a complaint
this morning against Joe Wadak,
who he claims has stolen a bundle OF
papers belonging to him.
A number OF cases in which for
eigners are involved will be tried ut
Z o'clock tonight.
A family disturbance caused by a
party was quoted last night at AZ
Cortland street, by Patrolman John
Meshrow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-30
SOUTH PLAINFIELDERS
FIGHT WATER CO

Residents of South Plainfield are
active in their opposition to the plan
of the MiddleseX Water Co., to use
water from the South Plainfield pond
in their drinking water mains. While
no health analysis of the water has
yet been made, it is positively alleged
by many residents in the vicinity of
the pond that 1t is impure, and mere
ly. standing water. The company
plans to use the water in its mains
for the South Plaipfeld supply in
case of shortage in the supply in the
withdrawing which happened
but last summer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-30
HE QUESTIONED THE
COLBY %SPELLBINDER,
DickinsOnite's Queries We're Being
Answered When the Crowd Got
Noisy Ended Game.

HOBOKEN, July 30:-Clement ID.
r. Leonard, an ardent supporter of
Colonel Samuel ID. Dickinson, and
who was prominently mentioned for
q district court judgeship in Hudson
county, attempted to put some ques-
tons to Assemblyman Theodore l..
Iiierck, who was speaking in the in
terests of Colby-Fagan-Record move
ment from the tail of a truck, at
Washington and Third streets, here,
Friday night. Bierck had just finish
ed his speech in which he denounced
bossism, the present system of prfm-
aries and the democratic and repub-
lican parties as they are run today
He turned to the crowd of about 500
that surrounded the truck and said
that he would willingly answer any
questions which any II might care
TO put to him. Mr.. Leonard stepped
forward and said:
Don't you think that Record in
nominating himself six months prior
to the primaries was trying to make
L boss of himself?"
"No; do not replied Bierck.
"The Colby party does not believe in
gum shoe politics and does every
thing openly and above board: SO
far as candidates are concerned, the
Colbyites believe in allowing the peo-
| rle to have ample opportunity to
Judge the men selected to run and
voice their opiniohss 5fi them
"What do you think Of Pagan and
the manner in which ne forced the
excise matter in iJAfseB Cfty Does
not this SAVIOR of bossism?" was the
second question Leonard asked.
Mr.. Bierck had Just started to re-
Fly to this when several In the crowd
shouted: 4.4f,ids. .
Hes too much for you. Leonard,'
was literally IMPOSSIBLE for BtercI
to be heardin answer t The aMestiesi
During the meeting postal card.
were distributed, upon, which was 3
/ request for all who were In sympathy
with the Colby movement to send
their lanes to the president of the
Second Ward Republican Club, al
407 Washington street,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-30

KANSAS CITY, Mo, July BOWL
liam ]. Bryan will open the Democrat
ic campaign in Missouri with u speech
at Kansas City OF the night of Sept. 4,
according to II statement of United
States Senator w. J. Stone. 'On Sept.
3 Bryan Will be given u reception in
st. Louis" said the senator. 'and ac-
cording TO present calculations he will
be in Kansas City the next night" The
senator said that Mr.. Bryan's address
here wOnH he Il KEYNOTE speech.