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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1907-12-05

ions, the farmers organizations and .
the kindred reform bodies that under
their own banners are fighting the
battles of the people are but various
branches of the greater army that
eventually is to wage the supreme
struggle for human rights. For each
and all tof them we have but word
of fraternal cheer. Our only oppo-
sition is to the stock exchange gamb-
lers, who are subverting democracy
and robbing mankind. There are in
reality two forces in our country
those who stand for the kings of dis
honest finance, and those who stand
for the equal rights Of all. Sooner
or later every man must ally himself
under one standard or the other, and
it is to that end that the People 8
Party sounds the call to action.
Gambling on margins should be pro-
hibited by law. Betting on the prices
of stocks and On the necessities Of
life not only possesses all the evils
of other sorts Of gaming, but adds
that Of being a disturber of ccm
merce and industry. This criminal
spirit Of speculation has honeycombed
our banks and demoralized our rail-
roads, and finally, in the midst IT
universal prosperity, is plunging S.'r
country into panic that is briny
ing distress and suffering to oil. With
tins object lesson Def IRE their ey'A.
the American people will fail in their
duty if they do not correct the fnan-
cial system, and end the iniquity OF
stock gambling once and forever.
And with the accomplishment Of
these results, the Peoples Party will
be content. It cares not who does the
work so long as the work is done.
But until all its principles are enacted
into law it proposes to continue the
fight. All soldiers Of truth for her
sake it invites to join it's ranks.
Those who can turn their backs on
the feshpots and fight for right be-
cause it is right are ever welcome.
We are content to stand as we have
stood since the birth of our party,
holding aloft the triune banner of
reform-money land and transporta-
tion-which includes transmission of
intelligence.
The peoples money; the peoples
land; the peoples transportation; the
peoples government.
It is time for marshalling of the
forces. It is time to proclaim that
the reign of Mammon is ended, and
that we are ready to inaugurate IL
reign of man. The hour at last has
struck for the formation of a great
independent political movement, free
from the bossism and corruption Of
both old parties and based on the
fundamental and eternal truth of the
Peoples Party. Not only are the
principles winning the nation, but
the time has arrived for the resur-
rection of the party, that will put
these principles into practice. To
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1907-12-05
A NEW TRIUMvIRATE FOR THE
PEOPLE.

An article by "Dixit" in the
Weekly Jeffersonian October "a, sug-
costing that the three great reform
leaders, VIM. j. Bryan, VIM. R.
Hearst and Thomas E. Watson, unite
their forces in one great party, should
meet with the approval Of everyone
who has the real interests Of the peo-
pie at heart.
A new party, embodying the prin-
ciples of Thomas Jefferson, and firm
ly rooted in the constitution, has al
ready been formed under the leader
ship Of VIM. Randolph Hearst-a
party that must be reckoned with III
the coming campaign Of 1908.
It behooves the Popu]ists in their
coming conference to consider we'll
whether they will avail themselves of
this opportunity to unite with the
League in this new peoples party
whose fundamental truths are, can
men are created equal :. and are
endowed by their Creator with GER
tain inalienable rights life, lib
erty and the pursuit Of happiness"
as in our first "Declaration of In
dependence" and therefore appro
priately named, The independence
League!
In measure, Thomas E Watson
is sponsor for this party.
At the great municipal ownership
meeting Of April, 1905, held in New
York City, in memorable old Cooper
Union, his speech-nottble among
cthers-made a profound impression;
and helped to bring about the Munic
ipal Reform Alliance, which has since
crystallized into the independence
League. AS an auditor on that oc
casion, [ we'll remember The unstint
ed praise given to Mr.. Hearst. to
quote Mr.. Watson s own words:
There is another who deserves spe-
cial mention here tonight An IN
assuming, modest man-ilot a mere
talk-factory, not man whose pur>
pose finds it's only life in words, to
die away with the echo of those
words; but man who for a dozen
years has intrepidly championed the
cause Of the people; and who at Chi
cago was in the thick Of the fight.
1t would be rank injustice not to say
that the whole country owes recogni-
ton and applause to William Ran.
dolph Hearst. "
During the course Of ills speech
Mr.. Watson also said: ITO redeem
New York, to liberate public proper
ty from the clutches of private cor
porations, I am ready to step into the
ranks, under the Leadership Of any
honest man who is devoted to prin-
ciple."
The New York mayoraltv campaign
in 1905 is we'll known; ard the re-
suits Of that stolen election will 60
down in history with those two 9th
er Infamous political thefts, viz:
In 1876, when the electoral college
counted out Tilden for tho nrasiden-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-29
INVESTMENT GO. BARRED
FROM MAILS, ASSIGNS

RICHMOND. July Z.-Barred from
mails by postal authorities. and its busi-
ness thereby practically outlawed, the
Mutual Investment Company mas passed
into the hands Of receivers. Judge Grin
nan has named II. A. McCurdy and Z.
Leslie Spence as the receivers, requiring
them to give bond to the amount OF
SIS, 900.
The application for the receivership
was made by L. ". Ryland and r. L.
Booker. through their attorney, J. Lane
Stern. The receivers are instructed by
the court TO make a detailed inventory
of the assets and all creditors are or
dered to come into court and file their
claims. The petitioners represent the Of
ficerq of the association, who declare
there was no other course open to them,
the decision of the postal authorities
having ruined the business Of the asso-
citation. E. Leslie Spence is the general
agent of the association.
In their bin of complaint the petition
ers set forth that the company was
chartered by the Legislature of West
Virginia Septembersl9. 1892. its chief OBJ
Ject being to form a savings fund and
beneficial association, the principal office
TO be in Baltimore. In 1898 the office
was moved to Richmond. The postal
authorities, after investigation, declared
that a portion Of the business was a
lottery, and, therefore, declined to de-
liver mail matter intended for the con-
Germ.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-29
MARKET STEADY
At LOWER LEVELS
Attention Transferred to
Gold Exports During
Bear Drives.

NEW YORK. July 29.-The stock
market opened irregular. with narrow
changes. Reading, Union Pacific, and
Steel preferred started Is higher. and
Northern Pacific gained y. AtchisOn
Great Northern preferred, and Cana
dian Pacific lost "A. and Steel common
started Is higher. st. Paul and Car
Foundry declined u. Amalgamated
after opening y lower. rallied Is.
IL a. m.-The market was without spe-
cial feature this morning, and at the
end Of the first hour there were few
changes worth noting IN any part of the
room. New York Central continued
weak, selling down below 112, against
1l2h at the close on Saturday. and the
same pressure noted through last week
continued in Erie which opened x lower
under London selling. London sold
about 5000 shares. including small
amounts Of Erie and Southern Pacific.
Government bonds were unchanged;
railroad and other. bonds steady.
Noon-After the decline at the end of
the first hour the market became steady
and there was evidence OF demand at
the lower price levels that seemed. large
enough to take any amount Of stock
that might be offered. While the bear
drives were IN motion, attention was
transferred to the gold exports. London
trading for the forenoon was 1900
Shares
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-29
RIGHTS Of STATES
CLEARLY OUTLINED
BY COMMERCE MEN

In holding that the rate charged By
the Southern railway or cotton shipped
By the Warren Manufacturing Company
OF Augusta, Ga, from that point 10
New York. was not unreasonable. the
Interstate Commerce Commission today
clearly defined its position on State
rights. as follows;
The commission holds that the alb
sorption OF a competing line OF railway
by another. in alleged violation Of the
statutes OF State. is a matter within
the control OF the State courts. and
can be considered by the commission
only In fits ultimate results OF inducing
unreasonable rates
The violation Of the so-called anti
trust act by unwarranted agreements IN
restraint Of trade. by carriers OF inter
state commerce Is not within the juris-
dtctiOn Of the commission, but only the
correction Of unreasonable rates, which
may be the purpose and effect Of such
Illegal act"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-29
VIRGINIA FARES
THREATEN FIGHT
Another Struggle With
Judge Pritchard Seems
Probable.
Swanson Reported to Have
Promised Help in
Contest.

Eyes OF the officials of the Depart
ment of Justice are being anxiously cast
toward Virginia, where appearances In
dictate the probability of struggle be-
tween Federal Judge Pritchard and the
State officials. similar 70 the serious
differences just compromised In North
Carolina
Judge Pritchard has suspended the
enforcement of a new railway rate reg
ulation in the Old Dominion. by en-
joining the publication of the order
adopted by the railroad commission. The
spirit Of revolt against what is be-
heved by some 10 be an encroachment
upon State rights. has ignited public
sentiment in Virginia. TO the point of
open threats.
Governor Swanson is reported 10 have
said that II the railroad commission sees
At 20 defy Judge Pritchard's injunction
and arrange FOR the publication OF its
rate order in the newspapers. he will
give that body all the support within
his power.
Officials of the Department OF Justice
decline to discuss the North Carolina
settlement. because of its bearing upon
the Virginia situation.
Assistant Attorney General Sanford.
who has been comforting on the ques-
ton with Attorney General Bonaparte
at LenCz. Mass. is expected TO reach
the department tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-29
POLICENENS TRIAL
SET FOR FRIDAY
Absence of Witnesses De-
lays Case of CuIlinane
and Fletcher.

On account Of the absence OF import
ant witnesses. the trial Of Policemen
Timothy J. Cullinane and Ernest l.
Fletcher. of the Tenth precinct, VINO
are charged with being drunk and dis
orderly on Thursday night last. was
postponed IN Police Court this morning
until next Friday.
The charge against the officers is
that while of duty Thursday night they
entered a saloon on Louisiana avenue,
and after taking a number of drinks
with Jesse B. Mason, became intoxi-
Gated. They placed Mason under arrest.
he alleges, on account of his failure TO
buy more drinks for them. sending him
to the First precinct. The policemen
deny Mason's charges. However, when
the two policemen preferred charges
against Mason on Friday morning. Pros
ecuting Attorney James l. Pugh deClin-
ed to issue he papers, stating that
policemen who were themselves drunk
and disorderly had no right 10 prefer
charges against another. Pending trial
in the Police Court the men have been
suspended from the force
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-29
FLOURISHES KNIFE.
DECLARED INSANE
Iron Molder Delegate at
Philadelphia Sent to
Hospital.

PHILADELPHIA, July. a.-After Gre
atlhg much excitement at the Continen-
taI Hotel by fiourishing a pocket knife
John M Kurtaugh. one OF the St. Louis
delegates TO the convention OF the Iron
holders Union OF North America. held
IN this city last week. forced his way
into the big warehouse OF the Mer-
chants Warehouse Company, at Della
ware avenue and Chestnut street, and be-
gan to throw canned fruit and vere-
tables from fourth story window.
After he had Uttered the streets below
with cans and had rolled several barrels
of -four and sugar down the stairway
leading from the fourth to the third
floor OF the warehouse he was arrested
by Policeman WeigTler Subse0uentIT
ne was found to be mentally uul,sIa ncsI
by Police Surgeon DR.. John WananaaLs-
tai. oSk'4-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-29
JUNGLE MACE" IS DEAD,
MISSED IN GEORGETOWN

Uncle Mace Belt is dead. He lived
ct 1914 Thirty-siXth street Uncle
Mace is one of the last Of the ante
bellum colored men Of this section. He
was nearly eighty years of age.
rheumatism and other infirmities gave
him the appearance, however Of being
an older man. Men, women, and chill
dren in Georgetown knew Uncle Mace. -
His bow was always deferentially low,
and his greeting solicitous and hearty.
Before the war Uncle Mace" served on
the United States steamer Fulton under
Captain Wilson Admiral A w. Weaver.
of Georgetown, was one of the associate
officers on the Fulton at that time
Some years ago. when the Conduit
road was heavily patronized by driving
parties. Uncle Mace" was a conspicu-
Gus figure at the resorts, where he held
horses and administered to the wants
of the pleasure seekers. He was buried
this morning at Holy Rood Cemetery,
requiem mass being celebrated at Trim
fly Catholic Church. He leaves a widow
and two sons.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-29
ENDS BREWERY CASE,
STRIKE BEFORE Gel. U.

Herman Pressler. an executive officer
Of the United Brewery Workers Inter
national Union, is in the city today to
close up the financial end of the case
brought in the Police Court against
Washington members OF his organiza-
ton over a year ago for conspiracy.
which was dismissed from the grand
jury docket last week.
The meeting of Central Labor Union
tonight will be an interesting one.
Among the matters That win come be-
fore the body will be the report OF the
committee of ten." appointed three
weeks ago to devise some means of set
Ting the labor trouble between the EN-
ployers' Association and the Building
Trades Mechanics Council
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-29
SHORT WHEAT CROP
THROUGH NORTHWEST

ST PAUL. July 2s.-The wheat crop
of the Northwest may prove a fail
ure. The season Is three weeks late,
and where the grain is thin II is not
worth cutting. Weeds abound in thick
er yields.
Clark Dalerymple. Of the Dalerymple
Farms. North Dakota, who is here to-
day, says that North Dakota will not
raise over 5O.OOO,O00 bushels this year.
against $4,000. 600 bushels in 1906 He puts
Minnesota at co per cent of last year
and South Dakota at IS per cent. This
would mean only 100000 for Min
nesota and 35,0O0.000 for South Dakota,
and a total for the three States of
125.OOO,OOO bushels, against 176, 600, 600 last
year
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-29
HORSE AND BUGGY GONE;
MAN FOUND IN BALTIMORE

When Raymond Krahling, of 236 Tenth
street southeast, reported to the police
last evening that his horse and rubber
tired runabOut had been stolen, he en-
tanned no hope Of recovering it. AL
though the larceny occurred in Mary
land. Capt. Boardman telegraphed the
police Of Baltimore and several other
Maryland cities and towns TO maintain
a lookout for the team. This morning
Capt. Boardman received a dispatch
from Marshal Farnum saying John
Foote had been arrested in Baltimore
while tryini 10 dispose of the outfit at a
ridiculous price. Foote was arrested
and Is being held in the Monumental
City. Sheriff Colt. of Rockviiie, will go
TO Baltimore this. afternoon to bring
the prisoner back for trial on a charge
OF grand larceny.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-29
MARKET FOR COFFEE FLAT,
LACKING EUR0PE'S SUPPORT

NEW YORK. July 29.-CabIes from
Brazil and Europe have provided no
support for the coffee market. and local
speculative interest is confined TO quick
sales for small profits. Nominal success
OF the valorizatiOn scheme is not signifi-
cant IN view OF the enormous crop lust
concluded and the liberal port receipts
since July l. Although Brazil coffee is
suffering from an adverse statistical pc
sttion, stocks of mild grades in ali po-
sittons on July p were only 33S, 2l2 bags,
against 356,S91 bags a week previous,
and 453,SlS bags a year ago. A little
switching to more remote months is re-
ported, but otherwise the market is fat
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-29
DEMAND FOR BONDS
|. ON LOCAL EXCHANGE
Washington Gas Stock De-
velops Further Weakness
on Small Trading.

''Duller than a Sunday morning in
Hyattsville' was "A brokers comment
on the condition OF the local stock mar
ket today. The broker resides in Hyatts-
Vile.
With transactions IN three different
bonds and but one stock, the comment
was quite pertinent
Singulariy. what trading there was re-
solved itself largely into a demand for
bonds. In which prices were well sus-
tanned.
Gas stock was due for an upward re-
action. but failed 10 materialize. on
the contrary. II shared greater weakness
and orders TO buy-reaI Orders-were
filed below the limit given by Gus
toners
on the decline II touched 70. which is
the lov.esc price for two weeks. 1t also
killed some enthusiastic predictions
made a fortnight ago. II will also pro-
duce a new crop OF hats to be paid for
by the same prophets.
In all other respects the market was
stale, fat, and unprofitable.'
Col. W. G. Greene, Of the Greene Con-
solidated Copper Company. was declared
in cortempt Of court for not appearing
10 answer the suit OF James A. Grant,
q minority stakeholder Of the Cobre
GrRnde copper Company, who claims
that dividends have been unia wruily-
withheld from him and other stOckhold-
ers Of the Cobre Grande by Colonel
Greene.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-29
PREMIER OPPOSES EDWARD;
SPLIT OVER LORD STEWARD

LONDON, July 2e.-King Edwards
household is rubbing along as best IL
can without a lord steward while the
King and Premier Campbell Bannerman
cannot agree upon a successor to the
late Earl Of Liverpool The two names
that havo ben mentioned are the Earls
Of Reauchamp and Crewe. Lord Bean
champ has declined the position. while
Lord Grove. II he accepted. would have
TO resign his cabinet position with the
Liberal leadership in the house of lords.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-29
TREASURY STATEMENT.
COUNTS DAYS OFF
AGAINST VACATION

Postmaster Barnes has issued an or
der providing that hereafter clerks in
the city postoffice who are absent. ex-
cept on court, military. or civil service
duty. win be considered absent on an
nual leave until such annual leave as
they are entitled to each year shall have
been consumed.
Application for leave without pay dur
ing such period will not be approved.
unless the necessity for such action can
be established. This rule also applies 10
letter carriers, except IN the case of
absence for a fractional part OF a day
Letter carriers absence for fractional
parts of days will be charged 10 leave
without pay.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-29
FINANCIAL GOSSIP.

An Atlanta, Ca, telegram reads:
GLORIOUS rains throughout entire Pied
mont section last night. Great posi-
bilities for cotton crop"
Experts seem TO agree that the situa-
ton has improved materially. and that
stocks and bonds at present prices offer
temptations to investors. AS q rule,
the men in Wall Street are not given to
prophecies for the future. but they are
willing TO admit that the outlook is
brighter than IL was
The shipment last week OF over
81 OtOOOO In gold 10 Canada is an indica-
ton that the Canadian. banks are pre-
pairing for the crop movement there.
These banks always keep large amounts
of money on call at New York and draw
freely upon their balances here when
ever they need funds.
A Charlotte, n. c. dispatch says:
Cotton throughout North Carolina is
looking considerably better than this
time a year ago The fields IN this
State indicate an immense crop. We
are now having the finest kind of cot
ton weather.
It Is said to be the intention OF the
Erie management to have all the work
on the Erie and Jersey railroad, the
Genessee River railroad, the Bergen cut,
and the Columbus and Erie railroad fin
ishtd by the fall of 1905 The total cost
of these improvements and extensions
will be about 81. 0O0,OOC.
The earnings OF the Tennessee Coal
and Iron Company over the last three
months have been establishing new high
records. The income Of the company IS
larger than II has been at any time IN
it's history. Rail orders already on the
books will keep the plant running a
year and half.
II Is stated that II cost the Westing-
house Company nearly 10000 TO float
fits last issue OF 5000. 600 of bonds
In the last half of the fiscal year
ended June 30, the Gould roads did less
new financing than any other group OF
properties approaching them IN aggre-
gate capitalization
July, 1908. will probably witness the
making OF the first steel at the Gary
plant of the United States Steel Corpo-
ration.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-29
KNOCKED OFF TRAIN,
BARELY MISSES DEATH

Swept from the step of a freight car
by striking his head against a pole be-
side the track. Frank Pompier. twenty
one years old, OF 3I4 N street northwest
was hurled down an embankment at
Twelfth street and Maryland avenue
and narrowly escaped death this morn
ing. Removed TO the Emergency Hos
pital he lay unconscious for several
hours, but it was said that he probably
will recover.
Pompier was helping make I'D a
freight train when he accident occurred
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-29
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
PLACED ON RECORD

Padsworth-Harry wardman to Della
Z. Knock, lot 16. square 2S25, SO
The Ridge-Matilda Kitz to Jennie
B. Thompson. part, $40.
Addition TO lie Droit Park-Harry
Wardman TO James NJ. Priest, lot 50,
block 90. SO
Padsworth-Harry Warduan to Doug
las @. Miller, lot 12, square 2S25. SO
FairmOunt Heights-RObinson White
ct ux. to Rosetta Morse Chapman, lot
p, block I, $40.
Le Droit Park-William L. Mendenhall
ct al to John Mitchell. jr., lot 2. block
u $40.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-29
MRS. M'KINLEYS MEMORY
Is H0NORED IN CANTON

CANTON. Ohio. July BIN memory
of Mrs. Ida Saxton Mckinley, who had
been liberal contributor to the work OF
the Salvation Army, and who on several
occasions entertained Commander Eva
Booth, special services were conducted
in the Canton citadel Of the Salvation
Army. 1t was the official expression
of the army IN the loss of one Of its
best friends.
Col. r. E. Holz, of Cleveland. and
others of the army staff were among
the speakers
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-29
SAVES HER MATE
IN SUICIDE PACT

ATLANTA. Ca. July 2s.-Because they
loved each other. and because they
feared separation, Louise Ontse and
Nettie Day. two ifteen-year-old girls.
went 10 the Chattahoochee river Sunday
morning. bent upon carrying out a sui
eide pact.
Nettie Jumped into the river, but was
rescued by Louise. who suddenly awol<e
to the horror OF suicide. County Po-
liceman Dunbar arrested both girls
and brought them 70 this city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-29
ASKS BOARD OF SURVEY
TO EXAMINE THREE HOUSES

Building Inspector Snowden Ashford
has asked the Commissioners to appoint
board Of survey TO examine and re-
port upon the buildings at PA. H6 and
21S Bassett alley. insquare 757. These
buildings have been officially inspected
and reported as unsafe. Inspector
Ashford suggests the appointment of
]. Blake Clarke to represent. the Dis
trict of Columbia and that Mrs. Mary
Mulligan, Of 1l5 Fourth street northeast
the owner, appoint the second member
of the board of survey.