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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-02-06
Solving The Road Problem.

What is known as the KING
Split Road Drag" offers a simple
solution to the good roads ques-
ton in the South. The problem
is the soft or dirt road, which is
worked occasionally by being
plowed on each side and the loose
dirt thrown to the middle, max
ing a more Or less symmetrical
oval sloping to the ditch on eth
er side. On good weather when
the rains are not frequent or
heavy the ruts will be cut down
by wagon traffic. In rainy
weather and in spring and fall
the ruts are full of water and the
mud holes are worn into the sur
face and made deeper by every
new wagon track. The water
that makes mud holes is held in
by the bottom and sides of the
drier earth or a frozen surface.
If the water can run Off it will do
so, the problem is to make a
smooth surface so that the water
will run off. Then, there will be
no mud holes.
The solution is the King drag
herewith described.
Any man or boy can make a
drag in less than two hours.
Get a log eight feet long and
twelve inches in diameter. Split
it in halves. Bore three two
inch holes in each half-one at
each end and one in the middle.
Join the halves. split sides for
ward. with good strong braces,
about three feet long, wedge
them insecurity.
If q log is not handy use a -
inch plank. Reinforce the back
with 2x6.
A loose plank on which to ride
is placed across the braces.
Wrap one end of the chain
around an end stake, carry it
over the top of the slab, out to
the double tree, and then back to
the other end of the slab, where
it should be fastened by poking
an old bolt or spike through one
of its links into a hole bored
three or four inches from the
end Of the slab and about it's CEN
ter, up and down.
Hitch up the drag-at an angle
of fOrty-five degrees-and you
will be surprised at the results.
How to use the drag: First
make the drag. and have a four
horse evener ready for use the
first time. Wait until your roads
are very soft, the wetter and
softer, the better. Then attach
four horses, straddle the right
hand rut and begin to drag.
Then turn and come back along
the other rut. Don't hurry
drive slowly, the slower the
better; the effect of this first
dragging will be to fill up all the
ruts and make a moderately
smooth surface upon which it is
possible to make three tracks
one on each side and one where
the old track used to be. This
smooth surface will give fres
access to the sun and wind, caus
ing it to dry off quicker than thu
rough surface. When it begin.
to dry off, take two horses ant
go over the same track again
This will still more puddle tn
earth and carry a little more int
the middle of the road, which
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-02-06

Have your horse clipped at
stable.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
DOCK STRIKE NEARING END
New York Longshoremen Go Back
at Old Rate of Pay.
American and white star Lines First
to Benefit-Cunard Also Gets
Fifty Wen Back.

New York May Hundreds Of long
shorcmen returned to-day TO work on the
Hudson River piers at their former scale
of wages. and the famous water front
strike. which lasted almost three weeks.
is practically AT an end.
When the White Star liner Celtic, from
Southampton. running in the American
Line service in place of the St Paul. which
is undergoing an overhauling, reached
the Vesey street pier to-day. seventy-fve
Of the old hands presented themselves at
the bulkhead and rendered their services.
They went 20 the timers, received the
customary tickets. and began at once the
discharging Of the Celtics cargo.
Nothing was said about wages by the
men, but the timer told each that the
usual scale Of wages-30 cents an hour
for day work and Is cents an hour for
night work and Oyertime-Would be paid.
That there was some understanding
about the men returning 90 work was in
dicated when other strikers appeared
about the same time at the White Star
Line pier. foot Of West Eleventh street.
and at the Atlantic Transport Companys
wharf, foot Of Houston street
The CUnard Line. farther up the water
front. had over fifty old hands TO return
during the morning.
Dock Superintendent Edward Wright
Of the American-Red Star lines. said to-
day: we have all the men We want
now; l mean skilled hands, and those
who went on strike. They have been re-
turning in pairs and fours for a week,
but the big number returned 10 the fold
to-day"
When asked what is to become of the
Italian and other strike breakers who
have been working on the piers since the
regular lOngshoremen went out a steam
ship agent said: THAT point will have
TO be settled later. We recognize no
union and everybody will have TO stand
on his merits
After experiencing violence at the
hands Of striking longshoremen. ten strike
breakers on their way 10 work to-day
we're arrested for carrying concealed
weapons.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
POLITICS IN MURDER.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE

be implicated in the murder and the one
whose trunk was used 10 hide the body of
the slain priest This man came from Chi
cagO four months ago, having lost all Of
his money, as it is supposed, in a res
taurant in West Pullman. The police also
learned to-day that Ermajian and John
Ganonian. or Nooridian. whose arrest
in Chicago was reported to the New
York police tonight, used 10 be associ-
ated IN a restaurant in Chicago.
Arrest In Chicago.
Chicago, May 1.-THE first arrest In the
search for the murderer Of Father Caspar,
whose body. doubled up in a trunk. was
found bv the New York police occurred
to-day when Capt James O'D. Storen. Of
the Englewood station. arrested John
Morradlan, an employe of the Interna-
tional Harvesting Company.
Investigation made to-day disclosed the
fact that Father Caspar is well known
in the Armenian colonies In Chicago,
scattered in several portions Of the city,
and lie last time he was in West Pull
man was some three years ago, when he
remained for four days as the guest Of
Harry Tarbian on Low avenue.
I'VE all know Father Caspar," said Tar
zlan and his wife. when seen at their shoe
store at I26 West 10th street He was
a man about sixty years old. and was de-
voted 10 his church He had a son, but
the son died a short time ago"
In line with the theory that Ermoyian
committed a murder in Chicago and had
its victim shipped TO New York by Kha-
chadoorian. the police have made several
discoveries
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
AMERICAN AYES CUBAN RIOT
Lieut.. Dougherty Forces Strikers to
Let Vehicle Pass.
Officer Prevents Seizure of Chief of
Police and Other OmciaIs-San-
tiagO Situation Grave.

Havana. May g1-On Saturday Lieut.. A.
j. Dougherty. Of the Twenty-eighth In
fantry. stood off a mob Of strikers with
six-shooter. He, Col. Lora. Of the Rural
Guard Gov. Perez. and the chief Of po-
lice were riding in a carriage when a mob
stopped the vehicle and attempted to seize
the chief Of police.
Lieut.. Dougherty drew his revolver and
forced the mob 20 retire. He told the
strikers that the chief Of police was in
charge Of an American officer and they
could not have him. He evidently made
hit with the men, for news received to-
day states that he has been selected as
one OF the arbitrators. He is supervisor
Of the Rurales
The strike situation in Santiago is tense
II the attempt at arbitration fails. there
are very grave fears as 10 the outcome Of
the trouble Six hundred men from the
Daiquirl mines have entered Santiago and
Joined the strikers.
Gen Carles Garcia Velez, a prominent
politician. proposes 10 ask Gov. Magoon
10 place an export tax on raw tobacco.
He declares to-day that CUbas tobacco
manufacturing industry was being rapidly
destroyed.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
". p. IIPscoNR. EDWIN W. DAVIS.
VIM. P. LIPSC0MB & CO.,
Righ-cIass Building Construction,
14o5 F Street N. w.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF OUTSTAND-
ing Bonds Of The Capital Traction Com
pany. j. C.-WashingIOn. ID. c.. May Z
lSI.-Notice is hereby given 10 the holders
Traction Company, amounting in their
face value TO one million and eighty
thousand dollars Nl.OS0O0U, Of a total
issue Of one million I've hundred thou
sand dollars tSl,50,gC0. issued April ?.
1900 payable twenty years after date. with
interest thereon at FOUR PER CENTUM
PER ANNCM, payable semi-annually. and
secured by deed of trust upon the roads,
franchises and certain other property OF
the said company 10 the National safe
Deposit Savings and Trust Company Of
the District of Columbia trustee, that
the said The Capital Traction Company
hereby exercises the option reserved TO il
In the body Of the said bonds to redeem
the same at any time after three years
from their date. with accrued interest
thereon and at the rate Of Slo5 for each
SG0 of the principal Of said bonds.
The said bonds will be paid on FRIDAY,
the 3lst day OF May. 1907 between the
hours Of 10 o'clock a. n. and 5 o'clock
.. m, with accrued interest at par, and
at the rate OF Sl05 for each Slo0 Of the
principal of the said bonds, upon their
presentation ard surrender a the princi-
pal Office Of the company, at the corner
Of Thirty-siXth and NJ streets northwest,
in the CITY of Washington, ID. c., or. II
the holder prefer, at the Rlggs National
Bank in the said city. All holders Of said
bonds are hereby notified to present the
same at said time and at either Of said
places for redemption as aforesaid. In
terest will cease upon said bonds with the
31st day of May. lSgi. and no interest viii
be paid thereon thereafter. BY authority
Of the board of directors of the said COM
pany. GEORGE T. DUNLOP. President
of The Capital Traction Company.
rY,xT-71f
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
FLEE FROM DICTATOR
Merchants Now Fear Dark
DOingS in Guatemala.
MEXICAN MINISTER LEAVES
Jose GHmhoa Only Man Feared by
Estrada Cabrera-Murders of Dim
ner Guests in Days Gone By Re-
called by Frightened PeOpIe-COn-
soIidation Under Diaz Suggested.

Mobile. May 27.-Merchants from Guate-
mala who recently arrived in this city en-
route to Europe say that the people OF
that republic are greatly agitated over the
departure of Minister Jose Gamboa, the
Mexican diplomat accredited to Guate-
mala and Salvador.
They asserted that Minister Gamboa
was the only diplomat in Guatemala City
who was held in respect or awe by Es-
trada Cabrera, and that since his depsr-
ture many Of these who hold themselves
under his protection would be forced
either to leave the country OF submit to
paying constant tribute 10 the dictator in
order TO escape punishment As one of
them expressed It. the scenes Of eight
years ago, when the infamous Casa de los
amigos del Presidente was in full sway,
and when it was a notorious fact that
none Of the men who were invited 10 par
take of meal with the dictator were
seen again. will be re-enacted.
1t is feared that this terrible slaughter
pen will be revived in order To- rid the
country of opponents OF Cabrera. and that
the handsome house which. ii Is said, has
already been the scene Of the murder Of
scores Of Guatenlala's most prominent
citizens. viii be stained with the blood Of
numbers marked for destruction.
House with Trap Door.
The merchants said that this house
vas fitted with luxurious apartments, the
floors of which were filled with trap
doors. A marked man would be invited
to partake of a meal. and when the wines
had been passed. the popular story is that
be would be invited into one Of these
apartments 10 rest for a while Beneath
the floors were hOrrid dungeons. into
which the luckless victims would be pre-
cipitated. These are said 20 be filed with
grinning skulls, among which IL is be
leved are those Of several Americans
These. and even worse. things are antici-
pated by the residents Of Guatemala un-
less the Mexican government takes a
hand
The merchants stated that there was a
strong sentiment in the Central Ameri-
can States in favor Of consolidation with
Mexico, so that they could be placed un-
der the firm hand Of President DiaZ.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
NEGROES OPPOSE TAFT.
Meeting at True ReformeTs' Hall Ad-
dressed by Grimke.

Secretary Taft skipping lightly over
Tcomful Of eggs without breaking a shell,
is the way the Secretary Of War was
pictured at a mass meeting Of colored
citizens 10 protest against his nomination
for the Presidency, In True Reformers
Hall last night In attributing this re-
markable faculty to Mr.. Taft. Archibald
Grimke. Of Boston Mass. former consul
general TO SantO Domingo. and the prin-
cipaI speaker Of the evening, was speak
ing fgratvely. and was referring to the
Secretary's ability in dealing diplomat
ically with problems Of serious import.
The negro race is without comprehen-
sion Of its political power" said Mr.
GTimke. BY united efforts, ard by
standing steadfastly 20 the principles
which should govern them. they can de
feat any candidate the Republican party
may nominate in 1905. The negroes for
forty years have been worshping the
wraiths of Lincoln. Sumner. and Grant.
and blindly voting the Republican ticket
The time has come when they should
consider their own interest and cast their
ballots for candidate who will recog-
nize their rights as American citizens"
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
i. 5 D,rt. Of Agriculture. weather Bu-eau.

L. s. Dert Of Agriculture, Weathsr Bureau
Washington Monday. May g. IaE-s p. n.
The weather has generally cleared from ;he Mis-
sissiuri Valley eastward except in New England
and uuseasonahly low temperatures prevail east uf
The Rocky Mountains. except 10 The Northwest
wh-re low pressure has caused a g5pld rise IN tenn
rrratufp attended hy cloudy weather that extends
southwark through the Rocky Mountain region and
the Middle Plateau, with showers in the two latter
districts
The weather viii be fair Tuesday and Wednesday
in the Ohio Valley the Lower Lake region. the
Atlantic and Gulf States followed by increasing
ragdiness THURSDAY over the northern districts In
the Upr,r Lake region, the Upper Mississippi and
the Lower Missouri valleys fair weather Tuesday VIII
be followed by cloudy Wednesday, with probably
some showers Occasional local sh- wers are also
rrSbable Tuesday or Wednesday in the Northwest
the Central Rocky Mountain region. and the Middle
Plateau.
II viii be cooler Tuesday in the Atlantic States.
and warmer in the Upper Lake region. the Mlssis
sippi and Missouri valleys and the Plains States II
viii he warmer Wednesday in the Central valleys.
the Lake region. and the interior Of the Atlantic
and East Gulf States.
The winds along the New England coast viii be
fresh % brisk shifting becoming southwest 70 north
west. on the Middle Atlantic coast brisk west 10
northwest. diminishing by Tuesday night on the
south Atlantic coast fresh northwest 60 north; on
the Gulf coast light 70 fresh ard mostly northeast
o1ly. on the Lower Lakes westerly and diminishing
becoming variable and on the Upper Lakes light T.
fresh and variable becoming SoutheTly.
Steamers departing TUESDAY for European ports
will have fresh to brisk vest % northwest winds.
with clearing weather 10 the Grand Banks
SPECIAL FORECASTS.
storm warnings arc displayed on the Lower Lakes
from Cleveland % Oswego.
Frost warnings have been ordered for Michigan.
Aar
north-central portions Of Illinois and Indiana and
Western and southern Ohio.
Flood warnings have been issued for The Red River
IN the vicinity Of Fulton. Ark
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
senior Canto Hero.

Conditions in Guatemala are border
ing on anarchy. according 10 the state
ment made here yesterday by Senor Can
to. recently ChHe's consul general at
Guatemala City, and now on his way 10
London. where he goes 10 represent his
country In a similar capacity. Sen0r
Canto called az the State Department ana
talked with Secretary Root. The revo-
lutionists, be says, are active and doing
everything possible % harass the Ca
brera government which is in difficult
straits and unable % maintain order OF
stamp out the revolutionary sentiment.
The State Department yesterday Te-
ccived a cableEram FROM Philip Brown.
secretary of the United States Legation IN
Guatemala. requesting permission TO be
allowed % use his personal influence
with the government I'm behalf of the
nineteen men who have been sentenced
% death for alleged completely against
the life of President Cabrera. The de
partmeut is willing that Mr Brown should
use his best judgment In dealing with the
matter
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
CABINET MEMBERS GOING.
Secretaries Root, Garfield, and VIII
son Accompanying President.

The national government viii be repre-
scented at the funeral Of Mrs. Mckinley
by the President and four members Of his
Cabinet. Secretary Cortelyou, who went
to Canton as soon as the first word came
of Mrs. McKinley's illness. will remain
until after the ObseqUies- The President
will take with him Secretaries Root, Gar
field, and Wilson, leaving here this after
noon
II had been the intention Of the Presi-
dent 70 start Wednesday on his trip 20
indianapolis. where he was to unyeil the
Lawton monument on Memorial Day. I'm
mediately upon learning the sad news
from Canton, he decided to leave the
Capital one day earlier, in order to be
present at the funeral which VIII take
place tomorrow afternoon
The arrangements were made by long
distance telephone between Canton and
the White House. Secretary Cortelyou
viii have charge Of the plans for the
Presidents reception and entertainment
at Canton.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

early In the '70s. cannot place any such
person, and it is now admitted at police
headquarters that Dawson is probably a
myth.
Deputy Commissioner Hanson rested in
the Gould investigation to-day. He did
not quiz Lieut.. William Funston or any
of the other former detecuIe sergeants
who are suspected Of having been inter
Could.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
VETERANS LEAVE TOMORROW.
COnfederates Enthusiastic Over the
Coming Reunion at Richmond.

At a meeting held by the Confederate
Veterans Association Camp, No III, in
their hall. 1900 II street last night. a large
number Of the members announced their
intention Of attending the reunion in
Richmond The local delegation will leave
on the 11.l5 train tomorrow morning.
Great enthusiasm is being displayed by
the Washington veterans over the reunion,
as they expect it TO surpass in interest
any previous gathering of the waarers of
the gray.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
PROF. HARKNESS DEAD.
Author of Latin Grammar and Other
Textbooks Passes Away.

Providence, r. J., May 27.-Albert
Harkness. professor emeritus at Brown
University, and one Of the best-known
authors cf Latin and Greek textbooks
in the country. died suddenly at MS
home here to-day. He had been i'll with
bronchial pneumonia
DR.. Hardness was born at Mendon,
Mass in 1922. He was author of
score Of classical textbooks, best known
of which is his Latin grammar
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
Attend Funeral of Mai. j. c. TapIin.

Mr.. and Mrs Horatio n Taplin, Of this
city. are in Montpelier. Vt. TO attend the
funeral of Mr.. Taplins' brother. Mai J.
Corwin Taplin, formerly of this city,
whose death from apoplexy in Los An
geles. Cal. last week came as a shock to
his many friends here. Maj. Taplin was
native Of Montpelier. whore before enter
Ing the civil war he was engaged in the
banking business; afterward he went
South, and finally was a banker in Colo
rado. coming to this city about four years
ago. where he was associated with his
brother in the real estate business at 1f17
+ street northwest.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
WHITE CAPS KILL FARMER.
''Men Must Live DecentIy," Says Note
on Body.

Thomasviile Ca, May III. B. Hagan.
a wealthy farmer, was taken from home
by White Caps about , o'clock Sunday
morning, carried 20 a dense swamp two
miles distant, bound to a tree and shot 20
death. The crime was not discovered un-
ti to-day. Pinned on the body was a
note bearing the words. Men must live
decently in this county" and signed
white Caps"
Mrs, Hagan says her husband was
aroused from sleep Sunday morning by
a call at the front gate. Hagan went 20
the door and man AT the gate said the
farmer was wanted to attend a dying
neighbor Hagan dressed and left and
the mystery was not solved until the
body was found
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
Festival a Success in Every way.

The third annual song festival, given
by 800 pupils Of the public schools, under
the direction Of Miss Alys E. Bentley.
musically, but financially as we'll The
committee in charge Of the festival an
nounces that approximately S1.O0e viii be
netted for the school Fairgrounds, and,
in addition, much was accomplished for
the playground movement The festival
demonstrated thoroughly the efficiency Of
the schools. President Roosevelt and aI
others who attended the festival ex-
pressed surprise at the character of the
childrens singing.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
WHITE FIREMEN TO STRIKE.
Asbury Parks Refusal to Abolish
CoIored Company Brings Trouble.

Asbury Park. n. j., May 27.-The col
ored dremen in Asbury Park are still on
deck. and will continue TO work the hose
at the same old stand but the white fire
men are going on strike. City council
tonight sustained Mayor Atkins veto Of
the new fire ordinance which eliminates
the colorcd company from the city de-
partment. Mayor Atkins. In his veto.
states that 10 leave out the colored COM
pany would place the district In which
its members reside in a hazardous con-
dition.
The mayor believes that prudence and
Justice should dictate reconsideration
Of the subject
No sooner was the mayors veto read
than II was announced that an order 10
strike was voted by the dissenting fire.
men. TO take effect October /
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
SCANDAL IN NAVY YARD.

Portsmouth. y. H.. May 27.-Commis-
ssry Steward William A. Prosser. at
tached to the United States receiving ship
Southerly, this evening caused the ar
rest of Assistant Naval Constructor vii
liam b. Fogarty, L. s. n. attached to
this navy yard, on a capias writ for
$1,000 Prosser alleges the alienation of
the affections Of his wife and claims dam
ages 70 that amount.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
IRISH QUESTION POSTPONED.
Campbell Zimmerman Disappoints
Crowd I'm House of Commons.

London. May Z7.-In anticipation Of Pre-
mier Campbell-Bannerman's promised an
nouncemeut on the subject Of the Irish
council bill and other government meas
ures. a large crowd assembled In the
House Of Commons to-day, but the pre-
mier was not ready 10 divulge the gov
ernments programme.
When the questions relationg 10 the
Irish bill were taken up the premier
asked that they be postponed for "A week.
when he would answer them and outline
the course proposed by the government
in connection with the other business OF
the session
The chief secretary for Ireland. Mr. Bir-
rell. occupied his usual seat in the House,
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
THEODORE TILTON BURIED.
Fewer Than Thirty Persons Attend
Funeral of American i'm Paris.

Paris, May 27.-Two carriages took
all the mourners who followed to
Mount Parnassus Cemetery the re-
mains Of Theodore Tilton, the last sur
viv0r Of the Beecher-Tilton scandal
The funeral was pathetic in the ex-
tremc Fewer than thirty persons at
tended the ceremony in the chapel OF
the American church. DR.. Goodrich,
the pastor, oficiated
Mrs Mitchell. wife Of the Oregon
Senator and his daughter the Duchess
de la Rocbefoucauld, were among the
attendants
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
Justice Gaynor Greets Brother.

Springfield, Ohio. May 2L-After over
thirty years of separation Thomas l.. Gay
nor. Of 26) Clifton avenue, and Justice
William p Gaynor. Of New York, We're
united yesterday when Justice Gayn0r
stopped off in this city on his way homo
from Kansas City He was met at the
train by his brother and taken to the
latter's home on Clifton avenue. where
they spent the day discussing old times.