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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-12
COSMOS TO MEET

The May meeting Of the Cosmos Club
viii be held at Hasbroack Institute on
cIonday evening. l4th inst. at o'clock
ard viii be Ladies Night.
Rev. Charles Herr, p. D., viii read
a paper on Evolution; the Present State
OF Scientific Thought
Tie annual election Of officers will take
place at sgiis metings --.s
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-12

From an organization standpoint the
Pagan Committee is Of no more conse-
quence than Pagan ward club. This
view is not shared by the Faganites.
They insist that the committee of which
Collector Fry is the chairman is the ST.
mon-pure Committee. and when the fall
campaign opens they will proceed on
that theory The prospects for two Re
publican conventions and two SETS of
nominees look promising.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-12

In the absence of Mayor Pagan. Cor
poration Counsel Record and other heavy
weights of the anti-Dickinson faction
Comptroller McEwan was on the firing
line and he poured hot shot into the
camp of the enemy. The former Con
gressman kept the Dickinsonites in hot
water all through the session.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-12
ROCHESTER,.



%Batted for Cleary in eighth inning
s*Batted for Steelman in ninth inning.
Jersey City 80. 0 O 90 II 4 O Ks
First base on error-Rochester Left
on bases-Jersey City; 9; Rochester, 8.
Fl iir''5 Fv base On ha,Is-on Moskman J, 3;
man. Two-base hit-Loudenelage Sac
denslager Sacrifice hits-Bean, Butler,
Moore. Stolen bases-Bean, Butler,
Moore. Duffy. Double plays-Butler
and Bean; Barclay and LouGenslager
Umpire-Mr. Kelly. Time of game
hours. Attendance-900.
The Sailors were pounded hard by the
Bisons yesterday. Larry Hesterfer, who
was in the box for Newark. was not in
his best form. He allowed but one more
hit than Kiseinger for Buffalo. but they
were punched. Kissinger was steady
and effective throughout the game The
presence Of large number of school
marms, who were the especial guests of
the Newark Club. is said to have been
responsible for Hesterfer's nervousness.
He recently became benedict. In the
eighth inning he passed three men. fell
down on bunt and forced one of the
two runs across the plate.
The score by innings:
Newark ........ O O 1 o O O O OIL
Buffalo ....... 0 ? O / 90 O 2-j5
Batteries esterfer and Shea; Kis-
singer and McAIanus.
The Orioles took the third game Of the
series with Toronto yesterday. They
scored four runs off Owens III tile first
inning Owens was sent to the bench
and Currie, who succeeded him in the
box, blanked the Baltimoreans up TO the
eighth inning, when they hit him for two
runs.
The score by innings:
Baltimore .... Q Q Q O 2 0-6
Toronto ........ 0 9 o O 0-a
Batteriss-Burchell and Bgers; Owens.
Currie and Toft.
EASTERN LEAGUE RESULTS.
jersey City. 9; Rochester, /.
Buffalo, 8; Newark, /.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-12

1t isn't as easy to become a policeman
or fireman as some Fagan ward work
ers had supposed. There are qualiica-
tions that are necessary, and if the appli-
cants are lacking in any of them their
chances of realizing their ambition are
slim. A few of the would-be protectors
of life and property have already become
aware of this. In accordance with the
wish of the Civil Service Commissioners,
all applicants for appointment in either
department are first subjected to a ply
steal examination. Of about fifty that
have been examined BY DR.. Lochner of
the Fire Department. more than one-half
have failed to stand the test.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-12
Baltimore G: Toronto, 8
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

GAMES SCHEDULED FOR TODAY.
Rochester in Jersey City.
Buffalo in Newark
Toronto In Baltimore
Montreal in Providence
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-12

Yen should not feel tired all the time
healthy people dou tyou won't If you
take Hoods Sarsaparillalfo for a wEile.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-12
WEATHER INDICATIONS

NEW YORK, May u, 1906.-Fore-
east for the thirty-six hours ending F.
NJ. Sunday:-Fair and warmer today
and tomorrow; west winds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-12

%Batted for Cleary in eighth inning
**Batted for Steelman in ninth inning.
Jersey City 49,. 0 O 0 o 4 / 1 O x-6
Rochester ....... 0 O O o 90 O O--1
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
CAN'T READ OFFICERS STAR
Amato Dominguez Is Called Upon to
Pay $50 for His
IlIjteracv

Asserting his lack of knowledge OF
the English language made it impos-
sible to recognize a deputy constable's
star, Amato Dominguez endeavored to
help his case in court yesterday, when
The jury fined him $50.
Dominguez was on trial before Pc
lice Justice Rose charged with fight
ing with Deputy Constable Martin,
Miklansehetz in North Main street
Sunday night.
The officer said he saw a trough
house" in progress at a restaurant
4OSh North Main street and hastened
to render assistance.
Plates were flying in every direction
and yells from the interior evidenced
lively combat.
Finally Dominguez came flying out,
assisted in his progress by a husky
waiter, and the deputy constable placed
him under arrest. Dominguez strug-
gled violently, according to the evil
denLe, and nearly tore the coat from
the officer, who held to his arm and
finally, he said, escorted him to the
city jail.
Through an interpreter Dominguez
said he could not read or write in Eng
lish and therefore failed to notice the
deputy constable's star
He said he was attracted to the scene
by the quarrel inside the restaurant
and was merely an innocent onlooker.
The court fined him $50 and advised
him to at once begin the study of the
English tongue.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
WATERMEL0NS PROVE
TO BE QUITE ANCIENT
UNABLE TO EAT
"ExHIBITS"
Anticipated Feast Arranged by officer
Heath Is Spoiled by Discovery
That Fruit Is Past the Stage OF
Ripeness

A long anticipated watermelon feast
at the police station did not material
ize yesterday owing to the age OF the
melons. T.,
Last week several youngsters, now IN
the detention home, were arrested
charged with stealing watermelons. -,
The melons were left as "exhiplts
in the cases, and after rolling about IN
the property clerks room for several
days. they were taken in custody yes
terday by Officer Lee Heath.
He is said to be noted for his gen.
erosity, and instead of taking them
home. he summoned Jailer McCaulley
and several other officers to share in
the feast.
While one hurried to neighboring
restaurant to secure knives and plates,
another purchased several bottles OF
ginger ale,
When the men went off duty they
assembled in one of the downstairs
rooms and proceeded to gather about
the largest melon.
In advertently, McCaulley one of the
on one of the melons. 1t broke into un-
recognizable pieces and McCaulley was
loudly blamed by his companions.
What are you knocking me for?"
inquired the big jailer, contemptuously
spurning the pieces with his foot.
THAT melon was no good, anyhow. II
was rotten"
An investigation of the other melons
showed all were overripe, and to square
himself Officer Heath took the whole
party to a restaurant, where all ate
iced melon until even the big jailer
was full to repletion.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
INTERPRETATIONS

The California Conductors, A. H.
Naftzger, G. X Vending, c. M Cross,
H. Nathan. G. Il. Bittinger. Capital
stock 500, ,000 of which the full amount
has been subscribed.
Los Angeles Press Club.-Directors,
Wilbur j. Hail. Clarence e. Snively,
jr., ]. S. Lawrence, Nelson Kingsland,
r. M. Yost. jr.
Pacific Coast Mines Bureau-Direct-
ors. j M. Graybill j. d. Reaves, e. w.
Parker. b. M. Blythe, r. G. Tyrell.
Capital stock $4,000, of which $4,000
has been subscribed.
National Manufacturing Co.-Direct-
ors. r. p. Hillman. w. p. Stevens, G
II. Stephenson, c. w. Harrison. Capital
stock 81, 1,25000O, Of which $500 has been
subscribed.
Arrowhead Realty Co.-Directors, C.
w. Bowen Paul Hutchinson, L. j. Kill
liam, A. ]. Muller. II. II. Klamroth. A.
E. Hutchinson, j. B. Lotus. Capital
stock 100000, of which $4,000 has
been subscribed.
Overland Transportation Co.-Direct-
ors, l.. c. Tuttle II. b. Muir, j. E.
Loomis. John Cross, A. p Cross. Capt
tai stock 100000, Of which the full
amount has been subscribed
Horseshoe Bend Gold Mining Co.-Di.
rectors, f. II. True, f. A, Cleveland,
G. A. smith, f. Odenear, A, Won Hom-
ever. Capital stock $l,000,000, OF
which $5 has been subscribed.
Everybody loves .The Halfbreed."
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
HARTMAN SEEKS
LOCAL TRAFFIC
NEW POLICY OUTLINED IN
UNION PACIFIC
Branch Lines Are to 5e Constructed
That viii eobbIe Up the Freight
Traffic Of the Central
West

western railroad men are exercised
over the ne wpolicy which Mr.. Harri-
man has inaugurated in Union Pacific
circles. according to various dis
patches.
Ever since its completion the Union
Pacific has been essentially a through
line from the Missouri river to the Pa
cific. Everything that interfered with
that policy in any way has always
been compelled to give way. 1t has
always been the aim of its different
owners to have the road the great
highway between the Missouri and the
coast, and all their energies have been
bent on making it so and maintaining
the road at that point Local traffic
was left for other roads to develop;
that which came to Union Pacific
was taken at good rates, but little
effort was made at securing that class.
A few local lines were constructed in
eastern Nebraska, but in the main the
great trunk line from Omaha to San
Francisco, with a Denver connection
and a line from Kansas City to Colo
rado has been the one great object of
Union Pacific for forty years
But Hartman has inaugurated a
change in policy and from now on
Union Pacific is going after local traf-
fic. Where the Burlington, the Mis-
Isouri Pacific the Rock Island and the
Northwestern have constructed branch
Hines and have gobbled up the great
grain and freight traffic of Eastern
Nebraska and Kansas, without being
molested by Union Pacific, the new
policy of UNION Pacific is such that
the eastern portions of those two
Estates will be gridironed with new
tracks, and Hartman intends to have
Ia full share of all business in that ter
ritory
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
ADVOCATES BLOCK SYSTEM
Interstate Commission Draws Lessons
From 1926 Fatalities

The accident bulletin which has
been issued by the interstate commerce
commission for the three months ended
March 81, 1906, shows the total number
of casualties to passengers and en-
Iployes to be 1926 (1126 killed and IL. 17O
'injured).
The number of passengers and em-
ployes killed in train accidents was
274, as against 800 in the preceding
three months-a decrease of 46 in the
number killed.
The total number of collisions and
derailments vas 3490 (1921 collisions and
1869 derailments), of which 2S9 collis-
ions and 167 derailments affected pas
senger trains. The damage to cars,
engines and roadway by these acci-
dents amounts to s2,924,7S5 There is
also a decrease of 232 in the number of
collisions and derailments over those
reported in the preceding three months.
The number of employees killed in
coupling and uncoupling cars and en-
gines was 81. being one less than the
number killed in the last quarter.
In closing the bulletin says
1.-THE most disastrous accident re-
ported in the present bulletin, a col
lision causing "a deaths and injuring
"a, was due to the striking failure of
the train dispatching system. A tele-
graph operator at a small and lonely
station, who had been on duty all day
and more than half the night, fell
asleep, and on awakening misinformed
the train dispatcher as to what had
occurred while he was asleep. 1t is
pertinent to observe that the block
system repeatedly advocated by the
commission that ought to be adopted
for such distressing disasters as that
reported in an accident bulletin No.
10, just made public"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
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wrapper An examination of this list Of
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the commonly used alcohol, In its make
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1t is the only medicine for woman's special
diseases, the ingredients Of which have
the unanimous endorsement Of all the
leading medical writers and teachers of
all the several schools OF practice, and
that too as remedies for the ailments for
which uFavorite Prescription Is recon-
mended
A little book of some Of these endorse
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Don't forget that DR.. Pierce's Favorite
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Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
Railroad Notes

There is considerable feeling among
the conductors on the Big Four road
over the dismissal of fourteen passen-
ger conductors. They say that they
have had no chance for explanation
of the charges brought aaginst them
by the spoilers" most of whom are
women. 1t is thought some of the men
will be reinstated.
Pittsburg business men are elated
over a report from New York to the
effect that the Gould interests are be-
hind the Deepwater & Tidewater rail-
road. and it is understood that the new
road will be built through to the Great
Lakes. 1t is expected that 125 miles of
new road west of Norfolk will be ready
for operation within the next four
months.
The New York Central finds it un-
necessary to sidetrack idle equipments.
The company has not an idle car. The
effect of this remarkable condition is
evident in the earnings for July.
Every division of the New York Cen
trail shows a large increase in the earn
ings for the present month. and the
indications are for a further increase
as the season advances.
Tonight. 31st time of "The Halfbreed."
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
TO BUILD NEW UNION DEPOT
julius Kruttschnitt Arrives to Make
Final Arrangemen for Con-
struction of Station

julius Kruttschnitt of Chicago, di-
rector of operation and maintenance OF
way of the Southern Pacific railroad
company, arrived in Los Angeles yes
terday to inspect the work of the COM
pany at this city and to make final ar
rangements for the erection of the new
depot.
Mr.. Kruttschnitt held a private con-
ference with the local officials of the
Southern Pacific in the latters Offices
in the Pacific Electric building yester-
day. The result of the meeting is not
known, but it is said by railroad men
that plans for the new depot were
changed in some particulars. Double
tracking of the coast line will also be
discussed while Mr.. Kruttschnitt is in
Los Angeles.
James Kendrick, vice president of the
Santa Fe, is on his way to Los Angeles,
and is expected to arrive some time
this week. Mr. Kendrick is on an in
spection tour and is. making the trip
from Chicago leisurely.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
YOUNG WOMAN COMES
TO PRISONERS RESCUE

L. Spencer, who for the past week has
been on trial before Justice Young of
the township court on charge of hav.
ing obtained money under false pre-
lenses, yesterday was discharged n all
four counts against Lin and his bail
was released.
In the action brought against the
young man he was accused chiefly by
lessees of a certain building of having
leased the building to them for a GER
tain sum on the ground that he had
charge of the place
Later they learned that there were
certain drawbacks in the lease and a
warrant was sworn out for -pencer's
arrest, and the young man was brought
to Los Angeles from Monrovia.
One of the chief witnesses against
Spencer was a young woman who al
legged she was one Of his victims. 1t
was upon her complaint that Deputy
District Attorney John North first de-
cided to issue the warrant of arrest.
When the case was called for pre-
liminary examination in the lower
courts the woman announced her will
ingness to take the stand and testify
against Spencer, but later the deputy
district attorney learned that she had
withdrawn from the case and had put
up the bond whereby Spencer was re-
leased from Jail pending the continu-
ance of the trial of the case.
Yesterday the Spencer trial was again
called before Justice Young. One of
the chief witnesses failed to appear
and a bench warrant was issued for
him. Late in the afternoon. howeevr,
he appeared and explained that mem
bers of his family had been injured in
railroad accident and he was excused
after giving evidence.
Then came the final testimony, in
which quite number Of witnesses gave
evidence of such character as to ex-
onerate the young man, and Justice
Young dismissed the case and allowed
Spencer to go free.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
the upper stories and from there re-
ceive or discharge their loads.
RAISES ASSESSMENTS stt,tso, ,sss
state Board Of Equsllzers Employs
New Methods
sy AssocIntea FL.

~ ANSOClUltN EIff1H.
SACRAMENTO. Aug. 6-The state
board Of equalization at today's ses-
sion made a total raise in the assess
ments of the railroads Of the state
amounting to S11, ,190,6S6
In addition to this amount the vari-
Gus county assessors have assessed the
various roads on squire and sidetracks
that were formerly assessed by the
state board to the amount Of $3,793, S91,
which gives a total raise in the assess
ments Of the roads over that OF last
year of s14,9S4,526.
In calling the board to order Presi-
dent Alexander Brown said he had a
new method of assessing the roads
which he desired to call to the atten-
tion OF the board with the hope that
II would adopt it, as II was based on
the proposal of the state tax commits
sion of taxing the roads on their gross
earnings, which he considered an
equitable and automatic procedure.
The comparative statement showing
the action of the state board of equali-
cation on railway assessments for 1906
follows:
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
S7AF FFORD'S Loss
IS KEENLY FELT
ACTION ON OUTFALL SEWER IS
DELAYED
City Engineer Carries With Him to
the Grave knowledge Which
Is Essential to Great
Undertaking

Owing to the death of City Engineer
Stafford the engineers report presented
to the city council yesterday afternoon
was incomplete Mr.. Stafford died be-
fore he had an opportunity to recon-
mend a number of Improvements which
are pending in his office.
Councilman S. w. Hitler offered the
following resolution and tribute to Mr.
Stafford, which was passed by the
council:
whereas, during the past week the
heavy hand of death has been laid upon
Harry r. Stafford, city engineer of the
CITY of Los Angeles, and he has sudden
ly been taken from among us; be 1t
Resolved, by the city council Of the
city of Los Angeles, That in the death
of Harry F. Stafford the city has lost
a valued and efficient public officer and
a good and upright citizen. Mr.. Staf-
ford endeared himself to all his asso-
ciates, by reason of his Kindness OF
heart and sympathetic disposition; the
faithfulness and intelligence with which
he discharged his duties is worthy of
the highest Communication. We deplore
his sad and untimely death and we
mourn the loss of man who was gen
erous and loyal as friend, upright and
sincere in all his acts as a man and
thoroughly trained and efficient en-
gineer."
Mr.. Stafford's death has delayed the
action of the council and city attorney
on the outfall sewer case. The city
engineer was familiar with hundreds of
phases of the sewer work unknown to
others, and this information must first
be secured by the city attorney before
he can make any recommendation to
the council.
City Attorney Mathews and his first
assistant, Leslie Hewitt. will have
conference today over the outfall situa-
ton, and they probably will be able to
make recommendation when the
council meets next week.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
TO PROTECT PEOPLE IN PARKS
Council Passes Ordinance Aimed at
Persons Talking Anarchy in
Central Park

The council yesterday passed an
amended ordinance regulating the parks
for the purpose of keeping, "hoboes"
and other undesirable persons from in
terfering with the pleasures of persons
who have a better title to the park
privileges. This ordinance is especially
aimed at Central park. where hordes of
the great unwashed gather like flies.
Assembling so as TO obstruct the free
passage of any person or vehicle In
the parks is forbidden, and no one can
conduct or address gathering except
by special permission of the park com
mission. Complaints have reached the
commission that Central park was a
hot bed of anarchy and that wild-eyed
speakers constantly gathered leisure
loving men around them TO the annoy
ance OF those who seek the park for
rest and recreation.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
WILL CELEBRATE FLAG DAY
councilmen Approve of Closing City
Hall August 13 to Observe
the Event

The city council granted the request
of the mayor closing the city hall Mon
day afternoon, August 13, to commemo-
rate the sixtieth anniversary of the
raising of the American flag over Los
Angeles. The council also accepted in
vitations from the promoters of the an
niversary for reserved seats for the
celebration that will occur on Fort
Hill, near Fort Moore, where the first
American flag was raised.
Owing to the fact that the hall will
be closed Monday afternoon the city
council will hold its regular meeting
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. AS
Tuesday is the day set for the Repub-
lican primaries some of the politicians
in the council were averse to that day,
but their unsympathetic colleagues re-
fused to hear their pleas.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
WRECK VICTIMS TO TESTIFY
Investigation of Oneonta Park Acct
dent to Be Resumed by
Coroner Tomorrow

Coroner Trout has set the further in
vestigation into the Oneonta Park street
car accident for tomorrow afternoon at
1870 O'Clock before a jury at Pierce
Bros undertaking establishment.
A number of slightly injured persons
nesses.
Miss Blanche st. George, one of the
victims, is still in a critical condition
at the Pacific hospital, but her recov-
cry is hoped for by the attendant ply
sicians.
The other injured persons are rapidly
recovering.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
CAR STRIKES MILK WAGON
Driver Thrown From Seat to Pave
ment, but Sustains No
Serious Injury

A depot line car collided with a milk
wagon OF the Alpine dairy at East
First and Santa Fe avenue yesterday
noon, smashing the wagon and throw
ing the driver into the street. He was
only slightly injured and refused hos
pital treatment
The horses pulled away from the
damaged wagon and ran up First
street. but were finally caught.