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some OF the rarest specimens of Frank
liuiana that have ever been accessible
for such a purpose. In addition 10 the
Masonic fraternity, the American Pnil-
Osophical Society and the Historical So
ciety of Pennsylvania have at work
special corps of investigators whose
duty II is to maze thorough search
into all the incidents connected with
the life of Franklin. Their reports VIII
be a feature of the exhibition.
Worth Half Million.
So important is the exhibition that the
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. OF which
Franklin was the first provincial grand
master will place an insurance Of more
than SOC, goo on the exhibits. Appearing
among the other relics viii be the title
page of the Pennsylvania Gazette, the
first daily newspaper published in Amer
lea. which afterward became the North
American.
Many OF the Franklin relies 10 be seen
in this exhibition occupied until short
time ago a place in the collection of the
governor of Pennsylvania, Samuel w.
Pennypacker This collection, which
was sold at auction within the last
month, was regarded as the most COM
| plete IN existence.
In addition 10 mementos of Franklin
as a statesman, inventor. and philan-
| thFopist, one of the most interesting
| exhibits at the display OF Frankl1niana
Will deal with the Masonic career of
! the famous man. Frankitn's paper, the
| Pennsylvania Gazette. contains the old
| est printed record of the meeting or a
| Masonic lodge in this country.
| II was OF St. Johns Lodge, or Lodge
| No. 3, as it is nov called. The minutes
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TOOK AN AUTO RIDE ON
HER HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY

NEW YORK. Jan. 30.-Mrs. Sarah
Hall DVremus. oLe hundred and three
years old. is sick at her home in Par
sippany. n. J. This is the first illness
other than a slight indisposition that
Aunt Sally" has experienced during
her life. She possesses all her mental
faGu1ies.
On her one hundredth birthday she
took her first ride in an automobile, and
declared that IL was Just grand"
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Philosopher and Founder
of Grand Lodge of
Pennsylvania.
TO HONOR BICENTENNIAL
Insurance of Half Million on
Display of Valuable
Relics.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 30.-Celebra-
ton of the two-hundredth anniversary
of the birth Of Benjamin Franklin has
been arranged TO take place during
March and April Of the present year
on a scale OF completeness that is ex-
pected TO take in every detail of the
noted philosophers life,
While January 10 was the OFFICIAL date
~ his birth. the various soeIties and
fraternities with which he was asso-
ciated have arranged to unite on the
anniversary ceremonies during the open
ing spring months. For this purpose
the Grand Lodge Of Free and Accepted
Ancient York Masons OF Pennsylvania.
The American Philosophical Society, and
the Historical Society of Pennsylvania
have united their forces.
one of the principal features Of the
celebration VIII be Franklin loan eN-
hibition. held in Masonic Temple, dat
ing from March and continuing until
late in April.
His Deeds for Masonry.
In addition 10 this, eacn of these So
cities will hold special celebrations on a
day yet to be fixed. at which all the de-
tails of the lire of the statesman and
philosopher Will be dealt with. In recOg-
milton OF his Masonic career, which had
much TO do with the introduction and
nurture of the fraternity in the Col
Onies prior TO the days of the revolution.
the Grand Lodge VIII pay signal honors
10 FTanklin's memory.
To make Il complete exhibition every
memento of the great pin OsOpheT that
can be obtained Will have a place in the
collection. Copies of all the existing
books and writings of Franklin Will De
presented to the public view.
Embraced in the collection will be
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trihing with duty may not be condoned
even by deathbed repentance.
That the people have become suspi-
cious of some of the great corporations
there is no doubt. but there Is a great
excuse for IL. AS a rule these organiza-
tions have resisted every effort 10 reg
ulate and control them even when IL
was known that such regulations would
be beneficial; Hobbies. rich and power
full have been maintained at the cap
itals of state and nation, and many
seemingly unWarranted interferences
with the peoples rights have been eX-
perienced. They have entered the doc
main of politics. and in many instances
seemed 10 have dictated the nomination
and election of legislators. They have
assumed that they were too strong to
obey. and che people too weak to en-
force the law.
"The Smile of Socialism"
'"Temporizing will bring nothing but
disaster. Already we hear the rumbline
Of discomfort. and socialism smiles in
satisfaction with every delay. Regula
ton of a public servant is not a de-
parture from the principles of popular
government but disregard of a right
eous law and indifference to legal re-
StrlctionS imposed TO protect the peo-
ple's rights is more than socialism. it
is anarchy! And were I a railroad
agent instead of a peoples representa-
tive. l would hail the proposed legisia-
ton as salvation to my master from
the fate which an indignant people IL
sure 10 visit upon the corporations
who. believing that they are above and
beyond the law. seek to become a law
unto themselves.
Let the law pass, and let the rail-
reads heed its provisions, and instead
Of retarding its execution, aid i'm its
operation and then, instead of being
the objects Of suspicion and hatred.
they will be recognized as the instru-
mentS of progress and prosperity. Rate
legislation will enter into history and
It's entry will not be marked by any
business disturbance. but rather 1t
will indicate the beginning Of an era
of better feeling between the rail-
roads and the people-an era OF equal
rights and opportunities under just
and impartial law
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Masons to Gipe Elaborate Exhibit
In Philadelphia of FrankIin's Life
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The Pennsylvania Gazette
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OPPONENTS OF BILL

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SERVANTS
TOOLS Of THIEVES
Lay Lines OF Robbing Rich
Widows.
HOW PLOT WAS DlvULGED
Nursed Through Illness By Intended
Victim-French Maid Tells All
Through Gratitude.
HOW PLOT WAS DlvULGED

PARIS, Jan. 3O-Wta!thy widows
travelling on TIE Continent had better
look out They are the special object
of an organized band OF thieves. whose
HEADQUARTERS are in France and who
employ pretty servants TO gain entrance
into their victims apartments. The ex-
istence of the gang has just been dis
covered through an experience which
befell a rich Belgian widow
Mime. Glssmaur recently engaged a
yerv attractive young French maid who
had been in her service only a few days
when she fell Ill of pneumonia.
Nursed the Maid.
Nine Glasmaur took the best care OF
the girl. had her own physician attend
her and nurses from the hospital to
look after her When the girl recoy-
cred she promptly gaze notice, much
40 tbe v-idOW's establishment. On being
accused of ingratitude she declared that
far from that she was showing her ap-
nreciatfou of her mistress kindness by
going aWav as quietly as possible.
ON Mime. GIasmaur's demanding an
exclamation the girl made the following
confession.
u belong 70 a gang OF thieves whose
sneciaI victims are rich widows. We
generally CHOOSE American women foc
our victims because they are much
more easily deceived than others and
they are so dreadfully careless with
their money and tewelrv that they never
miss their things until q Il much TOO
late 10 think of recovering ihsm.
''Orr chiefs are four men. We are
about twenty maids. all young ana
nretty and very we'll trained IN serFice-
We have no difficulty Ia obtaining
places.
Chiefs Come at Night.
when the time IS ripe We notify one
of the chiefs and he comes AT night
with another man. We open the door
or window. they come in. steal all they
can and get s. Gely away. We are never
suspected be.e,Ise we always gain ou7
mistress confidence.
Il am EOinr away because / have been
called upon - open the door in a few
DAYS II I DO not do so / shall be
killed. / am too grateful 10 allow any
harm to come to you that 1 can prevent
/ shall say there is nothing IN the house
worth taking
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mission as long as IL is In effect. II
provides a penalty of 5000 for disobed-
fence. the forfeiture 10 be paid 10 the
United States. 10 be recovered by the
Attorney General This section also
provides for the enforcement OF the
order of the commission, other than for
the payment OF money. by the commits
sion or any party injured applying 20
the circuit court in the district where
the carrier has its principal once OF IT
which the violation shall happen. AD-
DealS lie TO the Supreme Court or the
United states. and such cases are 10
have priority in hearing and determln-
alton over oil other causes except GRIM
innal causes. but such appeal shall not
vaeate OF suspend the order appealed
from.
Section 6 provides for rehearings be-
fore the commission.
May Prescribe Forms.
Section gives the commission add
tional powers with regard TO reports
from all common carriers subject TO the
law, and to prescribe the manner in
which such reports shall be made, pro-
viding penalties for failure TO obey. II
gives the commission power TO prescribe
the form of accounts TO be kept, pro-
viding penalties for wrongful making or
destruction of records.
II authorizes examinations TO be made
by experts appointed by the commits
sion, ard a penalty of not exceeding
s. 600 fine or TWO years Imprisonment
for the diyulging or knowledge by eX-
perts that comes 10 them officially.
Section provides for the enlargement
OF the commission by two members, eX-
tends the terms - seven years, and in
creases the salary from $3.50 10 $4,000.
Section 9 provides for the attendance
of witnesses and the compelling OF tes-
timOny.
Section 10 repeats all laws in conflict
with the provisions of this act such re-
peal not TO interfere, however, with
causes now pending.
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To Aid Complainants.

Section ; is intended 10 aid COM
plainants in whose behalf damages are
awarded. on complaint. by the commits
sion. 1t imposes on the carrier the duty
10 comply with an order Of the COM
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-29
MINISTER J|lTS WOMAN
Because His Intended WIfe Was
Divorced he Acts The Cad.
may Be uNfRnGkEO BY CHURCH
eride-to.Be Breaks Down and Refus-
es to Discuss the AHair-church
Members Caused Him to Break
With His Fiance.
(By Associated Press)

LINCOLN, NEB., Sept. 2S.-Rev.
w. Wilbur +. Ferguson an able and
eloquent Methodist minister of Red
lands, Cal, broke his engagement to
marry Mrs. Maud V. Lackey, Of Los
angeles, three days before that fxei
for their wedding.
Mrs. Lackey is divorced woman.
Next month Rev. Mr. Ferguson will
assume the pastorate of the Uniyer.
sity Place Methodist church here, OF
which the congregation is extraordi-
narily exclusive.
The clergyman was warned that his
union with a Divorce would not re-
fleet credit on his church nor gain
the confidence of his parishioners. Sc
he went TO his afiianced, asked his
release from his engagement and
got it.
A dispatch from Los Angeles, Cal,
states that Mrs. Lackey is crushed
almost crazed, by Rev. DR.. Fergu-
sons treatment of her. Nevertheless
she tried to hide the facts, saying
between sobs:
81 guess 1t is no longer a secret,
but l have suffered enough. and l
wish to avoid any further notoriety.
If anything gets in the papers about
it do not wish it to come from
me-"
Mr.. F. e. Corbin, Mrs. Lackey's
father spoke in the same vein. But
DR.. Ferguson, who came here from
New Jersey in 1902, after his wife's
death, may face charges. for jilting
Mrs, Lackey, before the Methodist
conference. which meets today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-29
NJ CLELLAN BOLTS
THE HEARST TICKET
Mayor Of Gotham Sill Claims to
be Good Democrat But Can
Not Vote for Editor.
CONVENTIONS ACTS RATIFIED
Municipal Reform Alliance and the
Independence League Hold Union
Meeting, Which is Addressed by
the Two Leading candldates-car-
den Filled to It's Capacity.


NEW YORK, Sept. 2S.-Tho State
Ticket OF the Independence League
was ratified ut II gathering that filled
Madison Square Garden 10 its Gu.
paciiy tonight. The Municipal Re-
form Alliance joined the leaguc i'll
the conduct of the meeting.
The principal addresses were do.
livered by William Il. Hearst and
Lewisp Stuyvcsam Chanler, respect
lively. the candidates for governor and
acknowledgements OH both the
Democratic and independence Lenguo
tickets.
Mayor Mcclellan gave out state.
ment this afternoon, in which he said
he would not vote for Hearst for gov.
ernor. The mayor said:
CAS- said yesterday, | am a Demo.
crat, and accept the action OF the
Democratic convention. Il will vote
the ticket of my party In this State,
but never for William R. Hearst." !,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-29
GAMBLING OENs CLOSED.
To Get Even with His Enemies
Mcclellan Puts on The Lid.
SULLIVAN CLAN HIT HARD BLOW
Pool Rooms and Places Where the
( Sports wooed Dame Fortune are
Tighter Than the Proverblal Drum.
Gotham Police Become Active.
(By Associated Pressl


NEW YORK. Sept, 2s-The pc.
lice have shut down on gambling In
New York. Gaming places and pool
rooms have put mp their shutters,
and Police Commissioner bingham
has given orders to sit tight on the
did"
Deserted by the Sullivans In his
fight to defeat the nomination of
William r. Hearst. Mayor Mcclellan
In retaliation. gave orders to sore "
down the lid" The Sulllvans con.
troll the gambling In New York, and
they led Mcclellan to believe they
would support him in his fight
against Hearst. They went over to
leader Murphy, of Tammany Hall, al
Buffalo, and made Hearst's nomina
tion possible.
One Of the biggest pool rooms in
Harlem. run by one of the Sulli,
vans henchmen, has been raided
and the tip has gone forth to shut
down all pool rooms.
Gambling has gone on unrestricted
in New York for months, and the
gamblers are sorrowful today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-29
man AAO WOMAN Ls|D IN WATT
Emperor Nicholas Would Have Beet;
an Easy Mark for the Reds, al !,
They Could Have Killed From Il
Window of His Own Residence
Overlooking cronstadt.
tRy Associntcl prcssl

ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA, Sept,
2S.-A well-laid plot against the life
of the emperor and one with all the
chances of success on It's side was
uncovered today by the arrest of two
armed tcrrorlsts, a man and wom-
an, in the quarters of one of the pnl.
ace servants. within the Enclosure or
the Alexandra palace, .Pcterhof. his
majesty's secluded and close guarded,
summer residence Oh Cronstadt bay.
The servants son and another
lackcy named Klepnikoff, who were
concerned in smuggling the terrorlsts
through the guards and arranging
their hiding place, were arrested for
being implicated in the plot.
Emperor Nicholas had been expect.
cd to return to Pcterhof this week,
and 1t is presumed that the terrorists
intended to lay in wait and seize a
favorable opportunity to shoot him
while he was promenadlng or playing
with his children In the palace
grounds. t1s.s:
The qualifications of the conspiracy
In which arrests have beei reported
almost daily since September Is.
when lackcy and several other per-
sons were arrested are extensive and
may possibly include two or more
subdivisions, one directed against the
emperor and the other against Grand
Duke Nicholas. The arrests of these
lackeys explains the manner in which
threatening letters were introduced
into the apartments of the emperor
and other members of the imperial
family.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-29
TAFT AS PROVISIONAL
GOVERNOR in COMMAND.

for tho suspension OF troubles from
quarantine regulations.
New Orleans Is mentioned as tho
probable point from which an or.
petition made up OF Texas troops
and troops IN other Southern States
adjacent to Louisiana will be sent.
Railroads Not to Be Used.
1t Is the purpose OF the general
sinG to avoid railroad travel whcr.
ever possible and send troops from
The seaports nearest the posts ut
which they are stationed.
The departure OF President Roose.
volt from Oyster Bay for Province.
town caused many officers IN both
the army and navy to believe that
the President does not expect any
emergency In Cubn before Monday
when he will arrive In Washington
and bc In close touch with tho stu
alton.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-29
TROOPS START FROM HERE.
3
Newport News Selected as Render.
vous for Regular Soldiers.
(By Associated Press)


w WASHINGTON. ID. c., Sept. 28.-
Both the war and navy departments,
have been practically on n war basis
today and tonight many of the Off.
ces of the departments were open
and advices from Cuba are anxious.
ly awaited.
The cruiser Des Moines was or
dered today from Havana to Clenfue.
COS TO assist III protecting property
at that point against the insurgents.
In the war department there were
many conferences, but few orders OF
consequence were Issued, as the
army is practically ready for any
emergency and the hiring of trans
ports is the only detail necessary ia
complete war preparations.
To Embark In This City.
The first expedition would prob.
ably leave Newport News, made IN
of $500 troops gathered from posts
near the eastern seaboard, and other
expeditions from points further south
in case the government can arrange
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-29
]. S. WARsH|Ps. LOST ?
Vessels al Pensacola Yard unpro-
tscled From Storm.
NO DIRECT .IAEHs ABOUT Them
Gloucester, Vixen, Machias and Isle
de Luzon Among the Boats That
Are Believed to Have Suffered Sc.
vereIy From the Hurricane.
(By Associated Prcss)

PENSACOLA. FLA, Sept. 2s.--It
was reported that the warships in tho
navy yard were probably destroyed,
but all efforts to confirm this state
ment were unsuccessful.
The vessels at the yard undergoing
repairs were the gunboats Glouces.
ter and Vixen and converted yachts
Machias and Isle de Luzon, besides
several smaller craft and the quar-.
termaster steamer Poe. They were
in an exposed position and It is
feared they have been beached.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-29
Secretary Of War TO Issue Pro.
cIamat|0n, Today, as New
Executive Of Island.
PALMA AND ADAEREATs CUTTERS
After Hot Discussion Senators and
representatives Call on president.
and Plead In Vain With Him to
Withdraw Resignation - United
States Army Ready for INVASION.
To start From Thla City.
tny Assnolntcd prrasl

u
HAVANA, CUBA. Sept. est Is
certain that American intervention
VIII take place tomorrow.
Twenty-Five United States marines
were landed here tonight to guard
the treasury building. There will he
no further landing tonight
Secretary Tafts proclamation, Gro.
at'ng himself provisional military
governor OF Cuba. will be issued to-
morrow. A further force OF AmerI.
cans VIII then be landed.
Tonight the city Is polIced by rural
guards.
General Rodriguez, commander OF
the rural guards. ia cooperating with
Secretary Taft.