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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-16
REDUCE PASSENGER
RATES IN THE WEST.
Reduction Is Result of Passage Of Two
Cent Rate Law by Number
of States.

CHICAGO. July 16-The long talked Of
reduction in Interstate passenger rates Of
Western railroads will actually be made
next Friday. Generally speaking, all
rates East of the Missouri River viii be
on a basis of 2 cents per mile, while to
all points West OF there rates will be
reduced to the difference Between the
present basing rate and the new basing
rate in effect next Friday.
The reduction of interstate fares by the
Western lines is the natural result OF the
passing of laws by Arkansas, Missouri,
Nebraska. Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota.
The Eastern roads propose to make SINH
lar reductions in their interstate fares.
The rate clerks will meet here tomorrow
and continue in session until they have
Checked up all tho interstate fares on
the basis of the maximum legal mileage
of the various States.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-16
FINAL HEARING ON
BILL OF LADING.
Interstate Commerce Commission Will
Hear Carriers and Shippers Rep
r~esentatives on October Is.

WASHINGTON. July 16.-It was an
nounced by the Interstate Commerce Com
mission today that a final hearing on the
proposed uniform bill of lading would be
held before the commission in this city
October 10.
After exhaustive discussion and hear
ings on the subject, the commission sug-
gested to the parties in interest, that a
joint committee of representatives of the
carriers and shippers be appointed to on
slider a suitable form of bill of lading and
report to the commission. That commit
tee was appointed and reported to the
commission on June IA. Practically all of
the carriers in the official classification
territory and the original petitioners have
agreed to the proposed form Of bill of
lading submitted to the commission, and
have requested the commission to approve
and prescribe that form.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-16
TRAP FOR A SPY
.PINKERT0N MAN IN TELEG-
RAPHERS' UNION.
Was Made to Believe That Men Were
About to Cut Telegraph Wires.
He Is Bounced by Union. i,

NEW YORK, July lion the suspicion
hat detectives in the employ of the Pink
ertons have entered their ranks, and that
every move they contemplate is quickly
reported to their employers, the union
telegraphers In the employ of the Western
Union and the Postal telegraph companies
were oil their guard today.
That the Pinkertcns has gained a foot
ing in the organization was suspected for
the first time last night when at a meet
ing of the men at Sc Pine street. w. &c.
Demerest, a telegrapher of excellent stand
Ing. and one of the leading members OF
the union, was suddenly seized upon and
accused of being a Pinkerton employee.
Demerest denied positively that he had
any connection with the Pinkertons. and
said that he was loyal to the operators.
Nevertheless Joseph F.. Ahearn, president
of Local No. 16. and Daniel L. Russell.
chairman of the board of strategy, seized
him and compelled him to resign his
membership in the Telegraphers' Union.
II Demerest is a Pinkerton man he has
done valuable work for the companies,
for he is the bosom friend Of President
Small, of the Telegraphers' Union. and he
has held more than one position of conf
dence. Not only has he attended meetings
at the Astor House of the executive COM
mittee. but he has supervised correspond
ence. has had charge of the books for
membership and has taken pedigrees Of
new members.
1t is alleged by Russell that Demerest
was caught in a trap. Suspecting that he
was a spy, Russell says he told Demerest
of a plan to cut the wires at Seventy
ninth street and North River. The police
got wind of this plan. which was a blind
in the first place. and were on hand to
arrest the wire cutters. Then followed
Demerest's expulsion.
In getting evidence against Demerest
it is said that Russell was aided by his
sisters. May and Loretta Russell. Dressed
in deep mourning these young women
went to Demerest's home in New Jersey,
and. pretending that they were looking
for a relative named Demerest. they
learned that Demerest was a detective.
The question as to whether there will be
a general strike of photographers through
out the country will be decided Today.
The crux of the situation is in San Fran
cisco, where the men have been on strike
for a month.
1t is said here today that United States
Commissioner Neil has induced tire Of
hcials of the Western Union and the p stall
companies to make certain concenssi ms,
which will be acted upon by the men at
a special meeting.
II the men accept the concessions, ard
Mr.. Neill will urge them to do so, then
there will be no strike. II they reject
the terms an order will be issued at once
calling them on strike. Indications point
to peace.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-16
BIG GAME IN INDIA.
Elephant Hunting in Jungle n Tiger
Stalking on Elephants.

zone night. after a long tramp
through the jungle in chase OF an eS
plant, we camped in a small clearihs
or open space in the midst OF a uehse
underground" says a contributor ~
the Cincinnati Enquirer. AFTER ouilo-
ing a big FIRE to keep the beasts away
we cast lots to see whose turn IL was
TO AXE the first watch.
You lose, Jack shouted my COM
p~anions after l had drawn the shortest
blade of grass. Forthwith they rolled
themselves up in their blankets and IN
were simple and, though they appear
easy, were hard enough when, coming
at the close of a long days hunting.
I had simply to keep the fire s golne
not TO yield to the drowsiness that was
getting stronger every minute
grasped my gun and strobe up n
down, well within the narrow circle OF
light that was caused by the glare OF
How I did it I never knew, but I
was aroused with a start, much as IS
somebody who is awakened by an
alarm clock. found myself isanlng
and just outside the pale of the dim
light / saw dozens of glaring eyes
piercing greedily at myself ana my
In my veins when / noticed one big.
tawny tiger, more venturesome Snan
the rest, slowly creeping toward DlSh,
who lay farther than the rest from me
ne snring Rut he never made IL. I
was too Quick for him. NY aim was
too sure. And l never told DICK how
narrow his escape had been.
Tirer hunting is a great sport for
titled Englishmen and British army
oficers stationed in India. Many of
the less venturesome, accompanied by
tr,,stv native guides, seek the ha0hts
Of the tiger. mounted on the backs OF
trained elephants. and shoot the tiger
from this point of vantage Even then
the hunt is not without Its risks and
Wounded tigers have been known to
attack savagely. injuring both mount
and rider and sometimes even killing
the elephant.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-16
These prices win
..nAnti.,.n AaA.nnnn

Two men were engaged In saving tim
Der in the Maine woods. One was a big,
the other a meek and inoffensive little
chap. They were using a cross-cut saw
\ big Irishmap happened along. and
after standing there a few minutes watch
Ing them pull back and forth. decided that
the big one was trying to take advantage
of the other. The Irlshman reprimanded
the big fellow. which caused 2 row After
Pat had given him a good thrasEing he
TUNED and said:
Now. I eiss yell let the little fellow
hove II, begorry.1-Jndge's Library.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-16
PUBLIC SERVICE
DEFlES ELIZABETH.
Publicly Announces That It Will Not
Run Cars as Roadway 0rdi-
nance Directs.

ELIZABETH. July 16.-The Public Ser
vice Corporation yesterday afternoon made
public It's intention to completely ignore
the ordinance recently passed by City
Council designed to regulate the Roadway
upon which cars in the streets of Elizabeth
shall be run. and which went into effect
yesterday. Vice-President A. B. Carlton.
at his Newark office, declared that the
trolley company would make absolutely
no effort to comply with the ordinance.
and that the schedule at present In effect
will remain unchanged. There IS a PEN
atty Of s25 provided for every violation,
and the company has made itself liable
to several hundred dollars in fines today,
for in no instance was the schedule pro-
vided for adhered to.
The city intends to take the matter to
the courts Cit Attorney Connolly an
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-16
WALL STREET
COPPER STOCKS AND CANA
DIAN PACIFIC DECLINE.
Dealings Small in the Early Trading,
and Dizziness Rules with Scarcely
a Break.

NEW YORK. July 16.-stocks opened
lover under the influence of the LONDON
market. but declines were not down funy
to the Londol party. Copper stocks were
affected by the slump in the prices oil
copper warrants in London. Amalgamatea
Copper fell rs. Canadian Pacific ana
Anaconda a. Dealings were small ana
the movement was languid.
II a. m.-Stocks were supported at the
opening decline and prices recovered 10
above last night. The trading then be-
came extremely dull.
Noon-Prices slowly hardened, the ouy-
ing centreing on Union Pacific. which rose
IL. Great Northern preferred gained lis
and southern Pacific. Reading aud WABASH
preferred TO III. Maekay companies feli
rs.
Bonds were steady.
1 p. m.-Prices were maintained, Union
Pacific rising . in all. but trading de-
creased &c nominal proportions during the
noon hour
2 p. m-Amalgamated Copper reacted IA
on the further reduction in quotations LOT
the metal at the Metal Exchange. Inc
general list moved sluggishly in sympathy.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-16
DIVIDEND

American Light and Traction Company.
regular quarterly of Ia per cent. on its
preferred stock and a quarterly of ~ per
cent. on its common STOCK, payable August
/; books close July 20. reopen August /.
Automatic Electric Company. usual
quarterly of 2 per cent, payable August l
to stockholders of record July Is; books
reopen August ..
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-16
rHE CHICAGO CRAM marker.

CHICAGO. July 16.-The wheat marke.
today opened weak, because OF lower
cables and rains in the Northwest, Later
a sharp rally occurred on covering by
shorts. and much of the early loss was re-
gained. September opened AQ$s cents 20
ssaA cents lower. at 927s TO 1914, and sold
at sstz, Minneapolis. Duluth and Chicago
reported receipts Of ASS cars. against s9l
cars last week and CSC cars a year ago.
The corn market opened weak, because
Of lower cables and rains throughout the
corn belt. September opened ts0s4 lower,
at 5sss TO 0sA, and sold at 5S6. Local re-
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-16
THE LONDON MARKET.

LONDON. July 1~6.-American securi-
ties opened weak and lower with prices
slightly below the New York
closing of yesterday.
Disappointing Wall Street news and the
break in. copper induced free profit taking,
and quotations declined well below parity.
New York sent easier advices in the after
room. but bought soon after, especially
Union Pacific. The market recovered part
of its early losses and closed steady.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-16
~TELEGRAPHY sui
Western Union and Postal Get Two
Weeks Adjournment.

NEW YORK, July 16.-Counsel for
the Western Union and Postal Tele-
graph companies have secured a two
weeks adjournment in the suit brought
against them by State Attorney-Gen-
eral Jackson, who wishes to restrain
the companies from putting into effect
a new schedule of rates.
Counse for the companies said the
Acknowledgement declared the action
of the two companies constituted a
monopoly, but they denied this.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-16

Soon after postal cards had been lntro-
duced a tall, stoop-shouldered persimmon-
eater from the timber of Southern Illinois
Have you got any O. them thah postal
cahds2'
yes"
rsGi'me one"
With a great flourish he wrote his COM
munica ton and then inquired.
Got any stamped envelopes? r.
on being answered in the affirmative he
said:
Cline one
He put the card into the envelope.
sealed and addressed Il, and said as he
handed out a nickel to pay the bill:
Tell ye what, rontiIlsatef, thenai4 Dog.
on handy. Wonduh the KoV'menf noV6h
thought on hit afoah."JudEess library.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-16
EARN1Nas.

Missouri. Kansas and Texas. May, gross
$2.2T $40, increase 1854, 101; operating ex-
penses and taxes 1851, 2s3. increase $SS7,-
995; net STA, 559. increase $24s, los; interest
on bonds and rentals 1924 30, increase
o.51S; surplus $3.50, 2S9, increase SEQ. 500.
From July l, surplus 1891, eS2. increase
81, 1852. 1872.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-16
ASSESSMENT TO RAISE ss,ooo,ooo.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 16.-The board
of directors of the Pacific Gas and Elec-
trio Company, controlling the systems in
California, yesterday voted to levy an
assessment of So, 0 0.00l or $40 a share on
the stock of its shareholders, for re-
Mobilization and Improvement purposes.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-16
BUSINESS AND FINANCE.

nounced that he will endeavor to get an
or:nion from the court as 70 whether
the city has the right to regulate the
trolley company in this way, and It is
probable. II q favorable reply is secured.
the trolley company will be proceeded
against at once.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-16

Yes" said Subbubs. the man who sold
me my phonosraph said I'd have no trou-
Bile with it at all"
What's the matter with it?" asked Citi-
man.. Out Of ORDER
No, but the way my neighbnrs are be-
having Il simply scandalous. -Phiiadel-
phia Press.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-16

I've have no #toadyism in America
f"Nrer
NO: we call Il respect for the Office" >
Louisville Courier Journal.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-16
Two-cENT FARE BILL SIGNED.

MADISON, Wis. July 16.-Governor
Davidson today signed the two-cent rail
foad fare bill.
Newark Butter. Cheese and EGG Market
These prices viii remain In force until
nnniIlinan lnnAnrrnW
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-16

w. Locke Rockwell was elected trustee
OF the bankrupt estate Of the NJ. J. cun-
ninshsm Company, Berlin and Niagara
streets. at a fret meeting Of creditors yes
terday. N th< ofice Of Referee Edwin G..
Adams. The companyss assets are sehed-
uled at ss.4io.55, n the liabilities at
s2,1slo5. The assets Included machinery
.veiued at $3.50. End an Insurance. policy
Of <.0oc. Al involuntary petition was nied-
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-16
. p. M. STOCKS.

Following are the quotn tions OF the days
prices. as furnished through Byrne * NC
500 Broad street:
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-16

ceipts were 4l5 cars. with A of contract
grade.
The weather conditions affecting the
price Of wheat and corn also dominated
the oats pit. September opened A4Ss
cents lover. at 80 to 1915, and sold at s9h.
Local receipts were 16S cars.
The provision market was quiet and
prices were firm, because of a scent adj
vance IN the price of live hogs. September
pork opened 10 cents higher, at 16.45. Lard
was up 5 cents. Mt 9.02l4. Ribs were 21s
cents higher, at SSH.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-16
THE PRODUCE MARKET.

NEW YORK, July NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
% .S4S.: sales. 1900. Steady but quiet.
Wheat-Receipts, 90, 800 bushels; sales,
100, 00e. Opening half a cent lower on
good Northwest rains. wheat recovered
and became quite firm on bullish foreign
crop news and good commission house
business. September. 80 1l-l6dlW 3-16; De-
>cember, 102@10g5s; May, 106SQ106zs.
RyerQuiet; No. 2 Western, ssh I. o. b.
corhSReceIpts. 112,s75. Nominal.
B~eef-Steady.
Pork-Steady.
Lard-Steady; Western prime, S.75QS;S5.
Sugar-Raw. quiet; fair refining, 1854;
centrifugal. 96 test. $500; molasses sugar,
3.0S1a. Refined. steady; powdered, DO;
granulated, 800.
Petroleum-Firm; refined, all ports. $40
coffee-steady; No. I Rio. SIS; No. 4
enthusiastically New Orleans, s7a4s.
Butter-Firm receipts, 2l0l0. Street
prices. extra 26426ls. Official
prices, creamery ommon to extra, 2002o19,
state dairy common to fancy, 20M2ol2;
Western factory common TO extra, 11n2l;
Western imitation creamery hrsts, =.
Cheese-Firm, but prices ~hans re-
Eegs1Firm: receipts, 26.O55. State.
Pennsylvania and nearby fancy selected
white. 22G2S.
Poultry-Alive. firm; spring chickens, 20;
fowls, is; turkeys. IL. Dressed, quiet, but
firm: Western chickens, 2002o; turkeys,
100I4; fowls, IA.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-16
AND NOTES
FOR INVESTORS.

Kuhn. Loeb & Co. syndicate managers
called upon the participants in the
Union Pacific bond syndicate TO pay 20
per cent. on their allotment on Monday,
July %.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-16

cite coal operators calling attention to the
fact that a condition of industrial peace
now exists in the anthracite coal regions.
1t is asserted that not a single case is
pending before the board of Cancellation,
created by the strike commission OF 1907,
to settle disputes.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-16

James j. Hill, who has returned to
New York from a fishing trip off the coast
of Labrador. will go TO st. Paul IN a
few days. 1t is likely, however, hal Of
ficials of the Hill roads will be In Ne"
York before he leaves. Nothing can be
obtained officially about the Burlington
deal.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-16

Says the London Economist; Directors
and hnanciers who use exaggerated Ian
grage are themselves increasing the diff
iculties which they have TO overcome.
They complain of the prevailing want OF
confidence. and declare that the position
of American railways will never be secure
until the investing public can be induced
to come back into the market, a state
ment IN which most enbe Of the in
vesting public will certainly concur but
apparently they are not willing to realize
that the want Of confidence and the shy
ness Of investors spring not 80 much from
fear of State legislatures az from a mis-
trrst Of market methods. and that 50 long
as the direcforates refuse to acknowledge
their share OF responsibility for the pres-
ent position. the mlstrust and the want
Of confidence will continue
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-24
SYMPTOMS OF GRAFT
IN BOSTON UNCOVERED
Various City ohsials Summoned to Tes.
tify as to What They Know in
Connection With the city's
0utlays.

Boston, Dec. 2g.-Mayof Fitzgerald was
yesterday summoned before the grand
jury in connection with an investigation
Of certain land purchases by the city,
and contracts for tagging.
Mayor Fitzgerald did not receive the
summons until his arrival at City Hall
shortly before noon and soon after the
district attorney called his secretary by
telephone and stated that the mayor
presence was not required yesterday, and
that when the evidence was necessary
he would be notified
Mayor Fitzgerald after learning the
rature Of the testimony required. ordered
that all the books and papers in con.
neetion with the purchase OF the lot Of
land on Goldman street. Dorchester. and
the contracts with Maher Brothers for
tagging he collected and made ready for
examination by the grand Jury.
The Goldman street land was assessed
at $500. valued at, s6.6s5, and sold to
the city for sl5,370, according to. testi.
mony before the finance commission
short time ago.
The finance commission also charged
that S13 $50 worth Of tagging stone was
sold 20 the city for s27 ,d79
Several city employees, including Super
intendent OF Streets James II. Doyle and
Alderman William Berwin, also received
summons in connection with the same
investigation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-24
CHESTER MAN IN COURT.
Stephen BrussO Couldn't Pay His Fine
and Went to County jail.

Stephen Brusso, man 63 years Of age
who said he came from Chester, was
arrested in a badly intoxicated condition
on North Main street last evening by
Officer Hamel. In the city court this
morning Brusso pleaded guilty and was
iiued s. with costs OF 81. He was unable
to pay and went 70 the county iail for
ten days. The breach Of the peace case
Of Alessandro Colunlbo, which was set
for trial this morning, was continued TO
Friday morning on account of his attor-
ney. s HolIister Jackson, having to be
out Of the city to-day.
Pietro Galli who was wanted by the
police in connection with the scrap on
Sunday night, in which G. Frattini al
leges that CALI flourished an ugly-look.
ing knife, walked into the police station
this morning and gave himself up to the
officers. CALI was at once arraigned
before Judge Scott on the charge OF
breach of the peace. He pleaded not
guilty to the charge and his case was
set for trial on Saturday morning. He
was placed under $500 bonds, which he
furnished.
An unknown man was arrested at two
o'clock this afternoon in an intoxicated
by Officer Richardson. When
arrested, he was leaning against the
fence near the Worthen block, and was
using insulting language to the people
who were passing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-24
DIED OF LocK-JAw.
Elmer Z, Wade Of Morrisville Died at
Stowe.

Stowe, Dec. "a Elmer Ellsworth
Wade Of Morrisville died yesterday at
the nome here Of his brother-in law, A.
A. Royce, Of tetanus following injuries
received December TO- Mr.. Wadc's bak-
cry cart was overturned then and he was
dragged some distance over the frozen
ground his left leg badly scraped and
dirt, thus rubbed into the wound. caused
lockiaw. Forty six years ago, Mr..
Wade was born in the house in whicn he
died and there lived until is years ago
when he moved to MorrisvilIe. He was
agent there for the Metropolitan Life In.
suranee company, member Of the
Methodist church and universally re-
spected for his utright character. He ii
survived by his wife, who was Miss
Jennie Webster Of Stowe, and by one
daughter, Miss Mabel Wade. Other
near relatives are his aged parents, MIR.
and Mrs. George F Wade, and two sis
ters, Mrs. A. A. Royce and Miss Jennie
wade. A prayer service will BE held
this morning at the Wade homestead
at ten O'Clock and the body win be TAX
ei; to Morrisville where the funeral will
be held at the Methodist church Thurs
day afternoon at two o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-24
MRS. ESTHER MOVES.
Died Yesterday at Her Home in Orange
Was Born in Waterbury.

Orange, Dec. ga The death Of Esther
Moves. wife Of Clement Moves, occurred
Monday morning. She was sick about
two weeks with complication Of kid
ney and liver complaints. which al the
last developed into pneumonia, taking
her very suddenly.
Deceased was born In Waterbury, Feb.
3. 1915. She was one of twelve chill
dren, Of whom she Is the last. She was
twice married, first to Mr. Edison, who
lived about year and later TO Clement
Noyes, with whom she has lived about
thirty-two years. Although she had no
children Of her own, She had helped to
make home for the children of others,
who viii mourn her as a mother. The
bereaved husband has the sympathy Of
many friends. She was a true neighbor.
whose time and strength were always
at the demand of the needy.
The funeral will be held at the church,
Thursday, Dee 20, at ! o'clock.