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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27
TAINTED MONEY.

Now Mr. Perkins, the partner OF ].
Pierpont Morgan, has paid back the
tainted money 60 the rew York Life
Insurance. Company, IL 10 still more
necessary that the Republican Ma.
tional Committee should repay Mr..
Perkins. AZ Mr.. Perkins has acknowl-
edged l; was morally wrong. II not le.
Rslly punishable, TO allow the trus,
funds that should be sacred 20 the
widows and orphans TO be plundsred
to advance the interests of the Roose-
welt csmpaign and has therefore re-
paid the $50 coo with interest. IL would
seem 10 Be the duty Of Presiden,
Roosevelt and Secretary Cortelyon TO
see that Mr.. Perkins 10 repaid. AZ
Morgan & Company, the Rockefeiler
interests and tie other Wall Street
magnates that control the life insnv-
ance ccmpsnies are constantly needing
favOrs from the Treasury Department.
10 must be awkward for the Roosevelt
administration to refuse their requests
while under these pecuniary obliga.
tions. Perhaps the unusual liberality
~ the Secretary 81 the Treasury with
the public money. in the heighth OF the
panic. 20 the Wall Street interests was
not Influenced by the campaign con.
Nsfhp tinna fpo,, tknsa -, 40. at,ko.ok
the newspaper reports state that the
White Hou'e and Treasury Depart.
ment we're flooded with appeals 20
avert the Threatened disaster" but
when IL comes to a question OF grant.
ing other iavcrs to the Wall Street in.
terests, the pecuDiary obligations IN.
der which the administration labors
might turn the scale in favor OF Wall
street instead ~ in favor NJ the peo.
pie, 10 whom IL 10 rightfully due.
IL il difficult TO understand . man
with the high mnral instincts OF Presi
dent Roosevelt allowing such blot on
the page Of his political history, and
nothing he can do will so add 20 his
rns,er Is to order the treasurer Of the
Republican Committee to
make restitution TO the life insurance
companies aud repay Mr.. Perkins.
Until that 10 done every move Of the Ad.
to aid the harassed foanc-
ial Interests OF Wall Street will be charg-
ed up by the wstchful public to the con-
tributions Of the corporation msgnates
to the Republican campaign fund. 1t
may be very inconvenient to square
accOunts, for such contributions from
the life insurance companies have
been going on for years and the sum
total run. up into hundreds OF thou.
sands OF dollars. Restitution means
n square deal, and to retain the faint
al wcssy a,saa., GTss1fr,r;1 written |
with letters OF fire upon the pages Of
historv
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

10 you have any doubt abodt the city
OF Gainesville having "spread out"
some during the pas, two years. just
take = drive over the territory COM
prising the municipality. New houses
have been erected in every direction,
and the good work increases rather
than abates.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27
How's This7

We offer One Humid red Dollars Re-
ward for any case OF Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halle Catsrrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, 0.
We, the undersigned, have known
FL Cheney for the last Is years. ard
believe him perfectly honorable in all
bushes. transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
wAIpNo, KrSSoS * MAEvrs,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, U.
Hsll's Cstarrh Care is taken inter.
nsIly, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price 70
cents per bottle. Sold By all drog'
gists.
Take Halls Family Pulls for consil'
psticps
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

Wreckers chained rail across the
track in front OF o Burlington passen.
ger train which was running &C 6o
miles an hour. Yet there are Q NOM.
her OF good, bot misguided ci'isens OF
New York, at Albany, asking the Leg.
islature TO abolish capital punish.
ment.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27
The suu will keep tie readers posted

The Son will keep its readers posted
regarding proceedings OF the Legisls-
lature, which convenes next Tuesday.
10 addition to the personal services OF
the editor himself, We will have a reg
ular stat correspondent on the ground
who will furnish letters OF an inter
eating a. we'll n entertaining nature.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

'hey are wondering whether or
49,. koosevelt can feb. We are
80 70 think that fishing for any
'es than whales would prove
'ne to the President.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

"Thomasville" 10 the name OF new
settlements in the northwestern part OF
the city, where s. J. Thomas has
erected twenty neat cottsges for rent
10 colored people. They are sill OF the
same sire and present On attractive sp-
pesrsnce In their fresh costs Of paint.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

me population 10 now $3.50, ooO,"
Philadelphia paper. In view Of
eafs's reputation we presume
hs that much to the bad.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

The Baltimore Sun 10 much surprised
to note that the Kidnapping OF youns
Marvin 10 one Delaware outrage that
hasn't been charged up 20 Addieks.
The only answer 10 that no one has
thought Of IL.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

,s deal street ear system" says
sohnson OF Cleveland. "is one on
no fare is charged. The Gold.
4. es ideal world seems 90 be q
'ssal aImshouse.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

@oneressionsl committee recently
s'ed Chief Weather Observer
out We notice that the brand
a'her he furnishes did not figure
- complaint.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

A Hartford. Connecticut. saloon
keeper one hundred years old hss qnit
his trade and gone TO psper.hansing.
Yes, even ssloon.keepers have been
Lnown TO 90 to the wall.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

"sncellor Day 10 reported TO have
nonPs, and just at q time when
tfesss need every defender with
U GOOD working order.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

~ asyer who has presented Anna
bill for $4,000 for securing q
re from CssteIIane, 10 an Ameri.
ueiced in New York ways, and
railing.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

y John d. Rockefeller had spen, IS
% money as the Fifty.Ninth Con-
DC would be public charge in
ohie poor house.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

President Ripley. OF the Santa Fe,
says government ownership Of rail.
ways means the downfall Of the Re-
public. He probably means the down.
fell Of Ripley and his master, Harri-
man.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

We are slowly coming to the con-
clusion that Brownsville just imagined
that it was shot op. Keep on. Mr..
Foraker. yun will soon be able 70
prove that 1.-The sun do move"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

Nv York letter carrier has been
~ Tue Grand jury for failing to
political circulars. Here's q
no slipped up when he tried TO
Q pub lie penefsetor.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

IAs psyehicsl resssrchers should
''s'Eh Sp . moribund corporation and
HH'nies the disputed point, whether
Fnct 10 has a soul.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

The Chicago audiences that listened
10 vice.President Fsirbskks' speeches
are said to have "sarmed up IN him. "
Spring must have come to Fairbanks
tOO
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

Alfred Austin should cheer up.
sns L. Stanton says his latest poem
4eaas.ery Bells" has the fright
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

The Greater Louisville Exposition
has been opened with the greatest
Louisvillisn baskiug in the olive
Groves OF Spain. Worse than Ham.
let" with Hamlet left out.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

zrsy time Fairbanks looks at Taft
\ sosdsrs how such Q fat man can
III Of running for anything.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

NJ Roosevelt IL q mollyeoddle him.
81 vhen 10 comes to tscking tariff re-
|tion On Mayor Schmitz.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

]hanity experts. convinced sgsinst
III will, are OF the same opinion
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

henry Clews advises rs TO "avoid q
= sho. when he drinks hsbitually.
(aks alone" Sure Nothin' doip'.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

5bs HGmmel must now see the adj.
stage Of having no reputation to
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

nenseh osetis increased It's dry"
- IS the recent municipal elections
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

5 = .sv<rsising bills become due after first
-,.r,srs a advertisement, unless otherwise
3. 80 N eputraet. Parties not known TO Us
z a 4 seculfed 10 pay for advertising in adj
~ address, THE DAILY SUN.
hE GAINEsvILLh. VIA.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

Ahef diagnosing the cases, DR..
ssssvelt may sugges. the water cure
safnent for railroads in the future.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

|Issa the tme for Senator Foraker
~ ejsher.ll'msn or n molIycoddle.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

rpidenl Castro has recovered suf.
ssly 70 receive ovstionA
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

brIse can spring backward as well
urszfd.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-27

=. rx,s<s.week sun is an eight-page, forty
- ssp<r, published sverys Monday and
-. ana contains all the news Of the
- lp<sI state and general, and will be
~ uoaaee free. to any rSrt Of the United
81 d. - canada, for yI.Oo ysar-in advance.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-04-20

their ballots, and In the end won over
to their side one OF the eight who
favored conviction. During the nearly
As hours OF elaboration only eight
ballots were cast. The jury spent the
two night sessions dozing in their
chairs. The entire story of what tran
spired IN the jury room from the time
the IL men retired at SIT o'clock on
Wednesday afternoon until they finally
decided that the prospects OF YER
dict were too remote TO warrant longer
discussion or the facts. was told by one
OF the jurors. Henry c. Harvey. No. 5.
a manufacturer OF pianos. The final
ballot-taken just before the jury re-
ported its disagreement in court. was
as follows.
For conviction Of murder. first de-
gree-Messrs. Deming b. Smith. fore
man; George Pfaff, No. 2: Charles II.
Fecke, No. 3: Harry c. Brearley. No.
6; Charles d. Newton. No s. Joseph
b. Bolton. No IL. and Bernard Gerst-
man. No. -.
For acquittal. on the ground OF in
sanity-Messrs. Oscar A. Pink. No. 4:
Henry c. Harvey No. 8; Malcolm s.
Fraser No. Z; Wilbur r. steele. No. 9.
and John S. Dencc. No. 10.
Mr. Bolton is the juror whose wife
died during the trial while the jury
was being kept under lock and key.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-04-20
Five KlIled In Wreck.

St Paul Mimi. April drumming
straight track. the Great Northern
west-bound Oriental Limited was de.
rallied at Bartlett n. d. Five persons
were killed and a score or more in.
jured, some of them seriously. After
the wreck a gas tank exploded and
the train took ere. seven passenger
coaches being destroyed. the sleeper
and observation cars escaping the
flames. There is said to be some evi.
dence that the rails had been tam.
pered with.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-04-20
JAMES H. ECKELS
FOUND DEAD
Former Comptroller Of Currency a
Victim of Heart Disease
HE WAS STRICKEN IN BED

Chicago. April 15.-James H Eek
els, president OF the Commercial Ma
tional Bank, and formerly comptroller
Of the currency. died at his home OF
organic heart disease. The death OF
Mr.. Eckels occurred apparently while
he was asleep.
The fact that he was dead was dis
covered by Frank Evans, a butler, who
entered Mr.. Eckels' room to answer a
telephone ring that had continued for
some time. Evans found Mr.. Eckels APP
parenuy asleep. The butler called to
him, and, getting no response. sought
10 arouse the banker, only TO find that
the former comptroller was dead. The
members of the household were sum
moned. and DR.. Frank Churchill was
called. The doctor said that Mr.. Eek
els had been dead for some hours.
Mrs. Eckels and her daughter.
Phoebe. is years old, are in Paris.
where the latter is attending school.
They have been abroad since last fall.
and planned to return TO Chicago in
a few weeks. They were at once com
municated with by cable.
James A. Eckels. OF Princeton, Ill.
father of James II. Eckels, died re-
Gently. On the day of the death Of tho
elder Eckels the son was a host OF
former President Grover Cleveland.
The former president and Mr.. Eckels
were at breakfast when the news OF
the fathers death was received at the
Eckels' residence Mr.. Eckels was
kept in ignorance Of the fact for sew
eral hours. until Mr.. Cleveland had
left the city.
II developed that the person who
was trying TO communicate with Mr.
EclSels over the telephone, the ringing
OF which led 10 the discovery of the
death. was George NJ Eckels. a
brother Half an hour later the brother
was called TO his own telephone and
Informed Of the death.
James Heron Eckels was born at
Princeton. H., on November %. 1858.
and most of his life was spent in uli-
nois. He got his early education IN the
schools OF Princeton. He was gradu-
ated from the Albany IN. " Law
School in 1850. He practiced law at
Ottawa. H.. until appointed by Presi-
dent Cleveland to the post of comp
troller Of the currency in 1893. Mr..
Eckels during the agitation OF the cur
rency question became prominent as
an advocate Of the gold standard. Al
ways Democrat, he became affiliated
In 1896 with the Gold Standard Demo
Gratis. He retained the Office OF comp
troller of the currency until the end
of President Cloveland's term in 1897.
when he became president OF the Com
mercial Na..orai Bank.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-04-20
realizing sense of their deplOrable

realizing sense of their deplorable
situation.
The fact is plain in the case OF
the intelligent, upright. coiored peo-
pie, as much so as in the case OF the
upright. intelligent white people
that we must lift these hoodlum ele-
ments up or they viii pull US down.
Our aim and purpose must be 20
reduce the list OF criminals identi-
fed with our side OF the contention.
When this is done. we shall find that
the barometer OF public opinion will
rise in our favor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-04-20

The American Magazine for April
publishes a most graphic and enter
taining account OF the Atlanta, Ca.
Riot. IL gives the inside history OF
this most outrageous happening and
is fair to both sides OF the contro-
versy.
The caption OF the recital is
Following the Color Line" IL
will richly repay careful perusal as
It states acts that Will be readily
recognized by every truthful resi-
dent OF the Southland. That Presi-
dent J. W. +. Bowen Of Cannon
Theological Seminary was struck ov-
or the head by one of the ready
made police officers will be interest
ing Information.
The portrayal Of the Stun condi-
items is realistic and the condemna-
ton OF the loafng Negro all that
could be desired. This Magazine is
published by the Phillips Publishing
Co. IA Fifth Avenue, New York.
The price is ten cents and it can be
obtained from the news-stands.
White and colored people should
read 1t.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-04-20

The outlook IN this country for
the colOred citizen is bright, despite
the warning notes Of those who see
trouble ahead for us and our Off
spring. The millions OF dollars
expended fo= our betterment and
elevation by the philanthropists of
the North have done much 10 simpli-
fy great questions and TO enable us
20 do for ourselves. what others could
not do for us. To this may be added
the expenditures of the southern
states in the cause Of education.
In our midst have grown up in
teliigent units. who are separated
from the degrading conditions o.
other days and who bitterly abhol
the criminal elements of the race
who handicap us in our struggle on
ward and upward.
1t may be that this feeling is 81
rampant among the better class o
coiored people that they really d.
not go amongst these criminal, lounl
ing. loafng class enough to brinl
them TO a realizing sense OF tneil
undone condition. We rescue tn,
young. where we may and do all Fl
our power In the Sunday Schools and
tho Churches to bring them to q
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-04-20
Freezing Weather In south.

Raleigh. n. c.. April 16.-Ice formed
everywhere In North Carolina. with
serious damage resulting to crops. In
the Wilmington section strawberries
have been hurt and the shipping sea.
son delayed. Vegetable truck crops
have been almost ruined in the central
and western districts. Wheat was
badly damaged by the freeze. In some
localities as much as so per cent
There viii be no fruit this year, ex
cept possibly some late apples.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-04-20
corey az mIss Gilman to wsd.

New York. April 1.-THE Herald
says; William Ellis Corey, president
OF the United States Steel Corporation.
and Mabelle Gilman will be married
in this city May z. If their present
plans are not changed. They will leave
for Europe soon after the ceremony
and will pass the honeymoon trip
abroad, returning to New York about
August /. The announcement was
made by Major James o. Harley, q
cousin OF Miss Gilman"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-04-20
Suit to TEST Two-cent Fare Law.

Indianapolis. Ind. April IT. A suit
in equity. apparently TO test the legal
ity OF the two-cent fare law IN Indiana
which went into effect April /, was
fled by Anna II. Boyle In the United
States court Anna NJ. Boyle is a stock
holder ia the Louisville & Corridor
railway OF Harrison county. which Is
II miles long. The complaint asserts
that If the law is enforced, the rail-
way. which now has a face cash value
of sl5715S. would not be worth $50.
600.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-04-20
KIIIed Wife win a chair

Greensboro. n. c.. April 17.-whiIe
his wife held In her hands a pistol
pointed in his face. Or. r. b. Patter-
son struck her over the head with a
chair in their home at Liberty. Ran
dolph county. and a few minutes later
Mrs. Paterson died from the effects
Of the blow. DR.. Patterson went to call
upon a woman patient and Mrs. Pat
terson objected. On his return the
quarrel. with fatal results. followed.
He will plead selfdefense.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-04-20
TERMS IN ADvAEcz
ADvERTIsIEe RATE
EF-pOST AGE STAMPS or A HIGHER DR.
EOMIS ALTON THAN TWoCENT~ NOT
RECEIVED on sCEsCElPTfON

lhL FTANrr 81 issued weekly Tneruuacrlp-
tat r.r'ce Sci $50 GER year I- advance
~ro-c are FOUR whv1 ~ which money can be
sent by fu-ili 90 our rr-k In a Post Office Mon
.er- MONEY! Order and when none OF th.ee
rau oo procured, -u Registered Letter
MONEY OItDhIls --fol CAD buy n Money Or
der 20 your Poei-Drics. payable Rt che Rich
-'0~a Post Once eoc we ain b. responsible
tor its SAFE nrrivsil
n.>rtE-s MosrF CrsU Eps can Dr. obtained .t
.-F o.lre % she Americas Express Co the
o. ted states EXp~tfs Co.. acd the Wells p an
60 and Cos Express t1n.ph1v. We VII b, -e-
eirt' r..-. or none -.lE NJ htf or tnD.. ne
r-nie-- The kNure-e 81 rrFy Order iz O er-e
N44 convenient way For f1ryTRruiug money.
a.st~rERED LETTER re r. money Or...r
fo---oitce or Pm knr-esr i-tcs i not v.-,..n
your res,> b, your fustl1Hssser efh Register O. ne
Lester you wish 10 aall l. 1a payment az ,au
cents. Then, ~ tna latrer '7 loss or -to1.r 10
ian be- trac,d. Yea can send money IN .his
A.i..nucr 90 our ri.k.
Ne csunot bc ssp0rst. 81 for money sony .r
i--'ere in any ot1er way fhsr one of the co. e
vays mentioned above III you send Your u. 0...-
.u any other way, Tur rlust DO 20 90 -.lr
f~ nsE.
l.rvrwArs. E1C.--Tf you do not want ,ruv
eruption hES- run cue. YOU Sheen nOfIfr r. r
--rtri Gard 60 cf@cont inUe 40 The cou-t@ hn-,
t..eiarsl that sut--r osre 81 uegrEpaper- who ,.o
t.t $50 -r 10 .tr paper ot-rentiured 60 $50 .a-
~.- ora ri time FOR which ~ has hoon D-tl
.rld liable tor she paynl emit OF the suoeCr. .
O. % - date when they orler the psp,r --s-
nt.ruec.
.'rsf'froryA .rrovs when writing o. MS I'd.
"I should give Four name and add ...e
On otherwise We cannot mi your name ru
fI .--sas-
-...N.s or ADnErss. in order 90 chnn-,
l-.,s 20 % sr-t s'sii,r. We u.uef fe .. .-.
-fnT1rr a. well a. the present address
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-04-20
ONE KILLED, TEN INJURED
Trains On Philadelphia & Western
Railroad Collide.

Philadelphia. April 1e. - Giuseppe
Gaspiro was killed and 10 other italian
laborers were injured in a collision
between construction trains on the
new Philadelphia & Western railroad
Just outside of the city limits. A loco
motive. tender and fiat car. going west
from the terminus of the road at Goth
and Market streets. in the city. ran
into a similar train coming east The
fiat cars on both trains were filled with
worSmen. After the collision the east
bound train ran backward down a long
grade and jumped the track. II ran
into freight car on a Pennsylvania
railroad siding. side-sviped a way str,
ton at City Line and turned turtle.
Giuseppe Gaspiro was buried under
the debris.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-04-20
Murder Jury Unable to Aqree,

Upper Marlboro. Nd, April 10. -
Unable TO agree upon a verdict. the
jury in the case of Corporal William
F. Wineberger, charged with the kill.
ing OF Private Frederick Gosney an
January 90 last. was discharged. Both
men belonged to an artillery company
stationed at Fort Washington, and the
killing occurred during 4 row several
miles from the fort Wineberger was
remanded TO jail.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-04-20
pIsappeared Ion steamer at sea.

New York, April 16. - A wireless
message has Just been received by
way of Halifax stating that Percy Jan
is. brother of Elsie Janis. the young
star of the Vanderbilt Cup" disap-
peared from the steamer Minneapolis
at sea. II is believed that he either
fell or jumped overheard. He was %
years old and was on his way 10 Lon
don. where he was 10 take part in the
production OF Mrs. Wigs OF the Cab
bage Patch"