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The Washington times., 1907-05-05
Agree on Rates.

Article three reads as follows: Each
party hereto mutually covenants and
agrees TO and with the other that after
the adoption and putting in force Of
rates as provided by article two. neither
Of them shall or will change anv such
rates without the consent of the other
party hereto, unless such changes may
be made necessary IN order TO meet the
rates, charges, classifcations. or tariffs
OF any other company or competing line
of railroad, or TO conform to the final
decree or judgment OF some court Of
competent jurisdiction, or some lawful
and valid requirement of State or na-
tional law"
Article FIVE provides that this contract
sis binding upon each of the parties
hereto for the term Of ninety-aine
years"
California Law.
In announcing the abrogation OF this
remarkable agreement. Robert s. Low
EFT, counsel for the Hartman interests
writes the commission that il is done
because Of a law passed by the Cali
fornia Legislature last winter to pro-
hibit contracts restricting trade in Cal
ifornia. Mr.. Lovett said he had not
seen, the text of this law. but that
counsel OF the Southern Pacific and
San Pedro roads advise that the validity
Of the contract dated June IS, 1903. des-
ignated traffic agreement would be
open TO question upon taking effect of
said act. In consequence of such adj
vice the two companies agree TO cancel,
abrogate. and annul. and have entered
INTO an agreement abrogating cancel
ing. and annulling the said agreement"
Copy Of the contract Of abrogation was
enclosed.
Fear Prosecution.
Interstate Commerce officials smiled
broadly at this letter. The idea that a
California law caused the contract to
be annulled was taken with a barrel of
salt The commission officials have no
doobt that the action was taken in order
to show contrite and repentant spirit.
and disposition to make amends. in
view OF the threatened prosecution. Il
is believed from the best information
that could be secured, however. that
prosecution viii be pressed despite the
annulment of the agreement
More than this. there is grave Doubt
Of the good faith Of the cancellation 81
the agreement, and belief that condi-
tons will continue as before. They will
be closely watched TO note IL there Is
tangible evidence OF a change in reIa-
Sonships.
The Washington times., 1907-05-05
Bid for Immunity.

Now II is announced that the contract
has been abrogated. The announcement
was conveyed to the Interstate Com
merce Commission by letter from the
counsel of the Hartman interests, and
yesterday was made public by the com
mission. with considerable circumstance
and dramatic setting Its abrogation
does not in any wise lessen the liability
to prosecution, but the railroad people
involved seem to have thought that if
they stopped SHINING maybe their sins Of
the past would be forgiven II remains
to be seen whether they were right.
The San Pedro road was built by Sen
ator Clark to be a free lance, but Har-
riman, by getting possession of a noun
tain pass. made il practically impossible
for the copper king to complete the road
without making terms, and TO this Clark
finally consented. The agreement was
really eXtorted from Clark. according TO
the evidence. It's terms, which were
considered remarkable, follow:
The Washington times., 1907-05-05
HARTMAN YIELDS,
j. P. DEAL IS OFF
Iron-Clad Com pc tition.
Strangling Agreement Is
Abrogated.
Fear of Criminal Prosecution
Thought to Be the
Cause.

Z. II. Hartman and former Senator
w a. Clark, after due consideration,
have decided to cancel the contract be-
tween the Union Pacific system and the
San Pedro road, which is alleged to
nave been entered into for the purpose
of monopolizing the railroad traffic Of
California.
This contract was brought out during
the Interstate Commerce Commissions
recent investigation Of the Hartman
system. 1t was in many ways the sen
sation or the investigation It was a
ninety nine-year. ironclad agreement to
prevent competition, and giving the
Hartman traffic officials general con-
troll of the traffic of both roads.
This contract was generally regarded
as a peculiarly Objectionable form of
conspiracy in restraint Of trade. 1t was
considered a violation OF both the inter
state commerce act and the Sherman
antitrust law. IL was expected TO be
made the basis OF any criminal pro-
cedure that might gpoy out of the Har-
riman case. Good lawyers declared that
there was no doubt that conviction
could be secured under the antitrust
law. The contract was signed by Har-
riman and Clark, as presidents of their
respective companies.
The Washington times., 1907-05-05
Fame Of Garrett and Collins.

That's what they all say and believe
in Glen Echo. Under the new regime
things are being Tciuvenated. Wise
Mayor Garrett and intrepid Marshal
Collins are winning for that munich
pality a name which is making the
magistrates of other suburban towns
turn green with envy. Under the new
compact. You catch EN- and I'll fine
en- Garrett and Collins are causing
motoring around Glen Echo to be rap
idly relegated to the ping-pong class.
For town of about 800 population.
Glen Echo Is certainly making itself de-
cidedly loud. Already it has stirred up
some Of the leading families of the East.
arrested the mayor of Jersey City. given
the wife Of captain Of industry a mar
row escape from nervous prostration.
and generally caused itself to be re-
garded as the Gehenna Of the auto
world
The Washington times., 1907-05-05
AUTOISTS PAY
TOWN MARSHAL
MANY BIG FEES
Young Collins Catches
EN-, Mayor Garrett
Fines EN-.
MAYOR GARRETT.

''whirr, ChuE. chug. chug. Whirr,
Halt, Bang, BANGit,''
stop Don't YOU make no trouble
you come with me-,
The WashirStonian who was visiting
Glen Echo sprang from his seat and
rushed to the window
Hurry" he cried excitedly, grab
something and come on, We may be in
time To save a human life, Come onl''
Tie Glen Echo citizen crossed his legs.
lighted a cigar, and said: 'Oh. be
quiet. Don't keep jumping like that.
That's nothing but Marshal Collins ar
resting another auto fiend. I thought it
was about tine for him to get some one
today"
The WsshingtoniaQ sank back in his
seat establishment written on every line
of his face.
you mean to tell me that you get
used TO that kind OF a racket?' he said
between gasps.
"Oh, yes said the Glen Echo citizen
with the air Of one who wished the
whole thing was over. -'of course. living
in A quiet town like Washington you
can't get used to II in a day. Kinder
CRATES on your ears. Wen. 1t would be
different if you lived in a hustIing me-
tropolis like Glen Echo"
The Washington times., 1907-05-05

objection TO dying like brave men, IL
they could only die whole. but that they
hated TO cause loving friends and rela-
lives the trouble OF having TO walk
some two miles along the road and
gather them together for burial.
The Washington times., 1907-05-05

Five hundred varied designs in
Clocks. from the gilt styles at
$50 10 elaborate patterns at
SO, Also Hall Strike and Chime
Clocks for mantel and reception
hail. All priced below the usual
The Washington times., 1907-05-05

Undoubtedly the LARGEST
stock OF Silver-plated Ware in
washington All stndard quad
ruple plate OF the finest quality,
priced lower than you've bought
b IL for elsewhere. Over 100 stvies
OF tea sets.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-25
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
General Deficiency Bill Carries Appro.
priations for Next Two Years.

Austin. Texas. Jan. 24.-The general
deficiency bill carrying appropriations
to the amount Of s146.6OS.93 has been
introduced in the upper house by Sen
ator Willacy. The amount represents
the deficiencies of 1905 and 1906.
A resolution of regret for the death
of Frank Grice of the San Antonio Elk.
press was offered by Senator Senter
and spread upon the records.
A joint resolution by Glasscock pro-
vides for the amendment of the cOnsti-
tuition so as to increase the member
ship of the house to $50 and that of
the senate to 81.
A bill by Skinner Thy requesD was
so framed as to seek to enforce a reg
ulation by which railroads when pass
ing within one mile of each other.
shall connect by the construction Of
transfer tracks.
A petition signed by citizens of FL
Paso opposed to the adoption of the
Houston commission idea in that city
was presented.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-25
IN BAILEVs GRIP.
Legislature Remains in Control Of the
senator-campbeII's Influence.

Austin, Texas. Jan. 24.-The Bailey
incident seems to be closed so far as
the legislature is concerned. though
some declare that there is going
to be some developments within the
next few days. This will likely come
up before one of the investigating
committees, although at this time
there seems TO be very little interest
manifested in the workings of the
committee.
Bailey has the legislature firmly in
his grasp and It looks as If he will
hold it that way just as long as he
sees fit.
There is only one man who seems to
be able to sway the legislature aside
from Mr.. Bailey, and that man is Gov
ernor Campbell. The governor is
power with the lawmakers, and so is
Bailey
Bailey's speech yesterday in which
he took occasion to .thasekhe poll
ticians were - ss&ks
regarded as sOlnewnat amusihW Or
those who have been watching events
during the past two weeks. Nearly
every politician in Texas of any prom
inence has been in Austin for the past
week laboring in behalf of Bailey. On
the contrary it is apparent that the
politicians are with Bailey and are not
trying to destroy him. 1t is hard on
those politicians who have been with
the senator. to swallow what he has
to say about them.
Austin had a big rally in Bailey's
honor last night. The friends of the
senator who tried TO keep the county
from going against him on January 5,
wanted to set matters right. and they
proceeded with a Notification last
night. The Bailey men in the house
turned over the hall of representatives
to the citizens of Austin for this occa-
sion.
A band paraded through town all af-
ternoon on an open trolley car, and
the idea was a good advertisement. the
car had a Bailey rally streamer on it.
and this seemed to promote enthusi.
asm in the hearts Of the Bailey adher-
ents.
After the speaking yesterday. the
senator dined at the home Of County
Judge Hornsby.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-25
IRELAND'S GREAT
FAIR IN PREPARATION
GREAT IRISH FAIR TO BE HELD
AT DUBLIN THIS SUMMERTIME
WORK PROGRESSING.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Dublin, Jan. 25.-With less than
four months to elapse before the date
of opening, the great international fair
to be held here this summer is rap
idly nearing completion so far as out
ward appearances go. 1t is expected
that within two months at least the
construction work will be finished and
everything ready for the installation
Of exhibits. Originally intended solely
to promote the industries. of Ireland,
the scope of the enterprise has broad
ened as the work progressed and it is
now manifest that the exhibition will
take rank among the great interna-
tional fairs of late years.
The exposition occupies fifty-two
acres of ground in Pembroke, within a
mile and a half of the center of this
city. The buildings now nearing com
pletion are large and ornate, and
strictly in keeping with the natural
beauty of the park and the surround
ing country. The principal buildings
will house comprehensive exhibits H.
Illustrating all the Irish trades and
handicrafts. Cottage industries will
be given a prominent place, and the
native arts and crafts will have a great
display.
Incidentally it is expected that hun
dreds of thousands of visitors will be
drawn to Ireland for the first time by
this exposition. 1t is expected, TOO.
that the fair will form a magnet which
will draw thousands of Irish-Amer-
leans back to their old homes during
the comingsNummer.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-25
.LASKER IS FAVORITE
IN THE CHESS MATCH
LOVERS OF THE GAME ARE. IN
TERESTED IN THE CONTEST
WHICH BEGINS TOMORROW.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald
New York, Jan. 25.-Devotees of the
game of chess are on the tiptoe of eX-
pectation in anticipation of the open
ing game tomorrow in the worlds
championship match. The keen inter
est taken in the contest by all devot-
ees of the silent pastime is not to be
wondered at when it is borne in mind
that this match between Emanuel
Lasker and Frank j. Marshall is the
first contest for the worlds individual
chess supremacy that has taken place
since Lasker, the present title holder.
defeated William Steinitz at Moscow
ten years ago.
In their first match in 1894 DIR. Las
ker had wrested the title from Stein
itz with score of 10 to 5 and drawn.
The second time they met, in 1897,
Steinitz was beaten by 10 to 2 and 3
drawn. Steinitz had held the cham
pionship title for twenty-eight years.
The series of games to begin tomor-
row will tell the tale as to whether
Marshall is of the calibre to cope with
the great Lasker. The good wishes
of a host of enthusiasts are with him,
for it is generally conceded that, since
the death of Pillsbury, the young
Brooklyn player is the only American
expert likely to possess the genius ne
cessary to overcome DR. Lasker. If he
fails there are slim hopes for this
country to capture the chess cham
pionship, at least for some years to
come.
Marshall has won first prizes in two
great international masters tourna-
ments, in addition TO many achieve
ments of lesser magnitude. But in the
serious judgment of many close fol-
lowers of the game DR.. LaskeT is SUI
preme, despite the fact that he ran
second to Marshall in the internation-
al tournament at Cambridge Springs
in 1904.
According to the agreement signed
by Lasker and Marshall they will play
a series ef twelve games in this city
This will occupy about two weeks
Then they intend to contest a few
games in other cities. including Brook
Ign, Philadelphia, Washington, Chica-
go, and probably Memphis and Kan
sas City. If at the close of this itin-
erary the match has not been-decided,
the final games necessary to reach a
verdict viii take place in New York
in audftion to the champIohship tue
the winner OF the match viii receive
a purse of $1,000
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-25
preadnOuaht to cross Atlantic.

Gibraltar. Jan 25.-Under orders OF
the admiralty the mammoth battleship
Dreadnought is to sail tomorrow on
her first trip across the Atlantic. The
objective point will be Trinidad. viii .h
# is expected to reach in about eight
days after departure from Gibraltar
The Dreadnought will stay about
two months in West Indian wa.e.s.
dcvoting most of the time to gun
practice. The seaworthiness Of the
battleship will be given a thorough
test. as the Atlantic season is usually
al iis worst a. this time Of year. As
the arrival ia the West Indian waters
will take place before the American
fleet has concluded its maneuvers in
the same vicinity. the American Off
GERS will be given an opportunity to
see for the first time the latest mar
vel in naval architecture and the most
talked about battleship afoat.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-25
THE HAND OF BAILEY.
Failed to Prevent Confirmation Of Gov
ernor campbelrs Appointments.

Austin. Texas. Jan. 2l.-It is stated
openly that the hand OF Senator Bailey
was shown Thursday when the senate
was called upon to confirm the ap-
pointments made by Governor Camp
bell.
The session lasted more than an
hour and the sound Of loud voices pen
etrated the closed doors. 1t is said
that a fight was made against one and
perhaps more OF those on the list. All
were confirmed, however, in spite OF
the opposition believed to have been
developed.
Senator Bailey promised to sweep
his enemies into the sea. and has
threatened to consign his opponents
to their political graves. The event of
the day. it is said. marked a failure on
the part of those acting for him.
One or more political graves remain
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-25
WHAT BURNETT SAYS.
Fort Worth Man Declares Bailey's
Help Was LegitimateIy Given.

Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 24-When
told of the charges that had been
brought at Austin in regard to aid
given him by Senator Bailey, Capt. S.
B. Burnett was very much surprised
and denied them in full.
1t is all an infamous lie," he said.
Continuing, he said: Senator Bailey
never represented me at Washington
in any way in regard to any land
lease. He once helped me turn down
Secretary Hitchcock, but that was not
in regard to any leases. but in con-
nection with some land already had
and he represented me just as he
would any other constituent. We want
ed more time to get some cattle off of
some land, and he went TO see Secre-
tary Hitchcock and also President
Roosevelt, and talked to them about
it.
Anything said about any other
transactions are black lies. He never
represented me in any way i'm regard
TO any Indian Territory leases. In fact
he advised me to get ont of there
years before | did go, for he said they
were going TO open up the country"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-25
Bishop whitehead's Anniversary.

Special TO the Herald.
Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. 25.-Today was
the twenty-fifth anniversary Of the
conservation Of Bishop Cortlandt
Whitehead, head of the Protestant
Episcopal diocese OF Pittsburg. and
the occasion was celebrated with in
teresting all-day exercises in Trinity
church. A number of clergymen from
a distance, including bishops Of the
church, participated in the celebra-
ton.
Bishop Whitehead is native Of
New York and a graduate Of Yale. Fol
lowing his ordination in 1868 he serv-
ed for three years in Colorado and
later was pastor Of a church at South
Bethlehem. Pa On January 25. 1882.
he was consecrated bishop of the do.
cese of Pittsburg.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-25
GOLUMBIA'S CARNIVAL
OF SPORTS OPENS
TONIGHT WITH A BIG PROGRAM
OF INDOOR SPORTS - MANY
PARTICIPANTS
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
New York. Jan. 25.-With all the i'm
portant features of n championship
competition scheduled, and an entry
list comprising many OF the leading
college and club athletes in the East,
the annual indoor games OF the Co
lumbia University Athletic association
in Madison Square Garden tonight
promised to be the most notable event
Of the kind held so far this season.
Relay racing as usual will be a con-
spicuous part of the program. Teams
from Yale. Pennsylvania, Cornell
Brown, Dartmouth and Columbia are
entered in the mile intercollegiate re-
lay championship. In the one-mile in
vitation race George V. BOnhag, the
crack Irish-American Athletic club
runner, will be a starter. and it is
quite likely that Melvin Sheppard of
the same club will repeat his perform
ance of last year and thus keep the
valuable trophy in the possession Of
his club.
Practically all the smaller colleges
in the East have entered in the vari-
Gus events, as well as numerous pre-
paratory. high and private schools.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-25
Football Rule-Makers.


Special TO the Herald.
New York, Jan. 25.-At the Murray
Hill hotel today the members of the
old football rules committee and the
similar committee recently elected by
the Intercollegiate Athletic association
Of the United States met in join ses.
sion to decide the question of ANAL
gamating the two committees asair
this year. There is little doubt but
that the amalgamation will be effect.
ed. If il goes through. the now com.
mittee will be the same as last year
with the exception of Prof. w. L. bud.
ley, who will take the place Of +. II.
Curtiss as the representative OF the
Southern colleges. This will leave the
personnel Of the committee as fol.
lows:
DR.. Harry L. Williams, University
of Minnesota; Prof ]. b. Fine. Prince
ton; Prof John T. Lees, University of
Nebraska; Walter Camp, Yale. Will
lam T. Reid, Jr.. Harvard: John C.
Bell. University of Pennsylvania; G.
NJ. Savage, oberlin; Prof A. A. Siagg
University of Chicago; Prof W. L.
Dudley, Southern colleges: Lieut.
Paul J. Dashiel Annapolis and lie
high: Lieut. Charles ID. Daley, West
Point; DR.. James BabL.tt, HaverforG
and Prof l. NJ Dennis Cornell chair
man.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-25
Historical Paners Read.

Special to the Herald.
Springfield. ILL.,. Jan 25.-The Hi.
nois State Historical society this morn.
ing began the second day of its annual
meeting with a symposium discussion
on the teaching Of State history in the
public schools. led by Prof. J. A.
James Of Evanston. Among the inter.
esting papers presented during the
day were the following:
THE Earthquakes Of 1911 and 1912
in Southern Illinois" DR.. Daniel Berry
of Carmi
General Lafayette's Visit in Illinois
in 1925" Mrs. Ellen VI. Henrotin. Chi.
cago.
George Rogers Clark's Trail Across
Illinois" F. NJ Woodland, wauwatosa.
Wis.
Illinois Archaeology" Clark Nc.
Adams. ST. Louis. Mo.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-25
DEATH PENALTY.
Jury at Beaumont Returned Verdict
Against White Prisoner.

Beaumont, Texas, Jan. 24.-The jury
in the Harry Williams case returned a
verdict at $3.50 o'clock assessing the
death penalty for murder. williams
was charged with numbering W. F.
Carr, convict guard, on the county
road south of this city in October.
Williams confessed following the
crime of having shot Carr, but denied
any memory of this on the stand and
said he killed Carr because the latter
had threatened him. Carr's head was
shot away with a shotgun as he lay
in bed. A grip supposed to contain
Cars money was ripped open and
Williams, who was a trusty. doing
cooking for the camp, was missing
There were no witnesses. Williams
went to Port Arthur, thence to Beau.
mont, and was arrested the night of
the same day the crime was com
mitted.
Williams is about 2S years old, a
seafaring man and was a stranger in
this section. He was sent to the road
gang for threatening to kill woman
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-25
Tri-state League Meeting.
special 10 the Herald.

Trenton, n. J., Jan 25.-The mag
mates of the Tri-State league gathered
in Trenton today for their annual
meeting, which will continue over to.
morrow, as considerable business OF
Importance is TO receive attention.
The meeting will review the proceed
ings Of the recent baseball conference
in Cincinnati and the one in New York
and viii discuss the new conditions
that are to govern the league now that
1t has become member Of the Ma.
tional association. No opposition ex-
lists to the selection OF Charles r. Car.
penter Of Altoona to head the league.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-25
New Line to South America.

Special to the Herald.
Berlin, Jan. 25.-Another important
step in Germany's organized campaign
to capture the South American mar
kets will be taken tomorrow with the
Inauguration OF a regular steamship
service between Bremen and ports on
the Pacific coast OF South America.
The service is to be maintained by the
Mosmos Steamship company. which
was established a little over a year
ago by interests identified with the
North German Lloyd and Roland com
Uanipg.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-25
PASSENGER TRAIN SCHEDULES.
Railroad Commission Hearing PROPOSE
ton TO Maintain Time Cards.

Austin, Texas, Jan. 24.-The railroad
commission is today hearing its propo-
sition to compel all passenger trains
to run on time or within twenty min
utes thereof.
Letters were read from many tray
cling men protesting against delayed
trains, and saying that all trains in
Texas run behind except those on the
Houston and Texas Central and the
Sap.
Every passenger man in Texas is
here, and also many general managers.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-25
TAX LAW REVISION.
House Committee Will Reform Every
Statute on the Books.

Austin. Texas. Jan. 24.-The house
committee on revenue and taxation
has decided to revise all the tax laws
Of the State and give Texas the best
laws on taxation possible under the
constitution.
Chairman Kennedy viii again jntsco-
duce his express and telegraph tax
bills.