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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-03-21
AFFECTS FRUIT sHIpMENTs
Honduran I4aborerss All. Are Being
Drafted Into Arfnys

MOBILE, Ala, Mar. II 81 1.-The steam
,er Morcator. arriving here TODAY
from Puerto Cortez, Honduras, four
Gays out, reports that within the past
-Swoweeks. wv" the Honduras government
mas conscripted 500 men al, that place
;. ana as result fruit ships are able
TO obtain only small carsoes:: When
the Mercator left Puerto Cortez what
men were left, aided b1 some women.
were throwing up 'eIatrenchments to
protect the place from q reported at
tack by the army. -
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-03-21
ED. C.. BERRY
Appointed On WiJberforce University
Board.

Columbus, Ohio, Mar. 19.-E. c..
Berry, known throughout the Ohio
commercial world as the coIored pro-
prietor Of flrst-class hotel at Athens
was today named by Governor Har-
ris as Trustee Of the Wilberfoce
University at Xenia, to succeed the
late Rev. James Poindekter, Of this
cifV
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-03-21
LABOR LEADERS
or Prominent Organizations Confer
At Washington.

Washington, Mar. 20.~--A confer
ence between the representatives Of
the various railroad labor organi-
cations, and the executive council Of
the American federation, Of labor
was held here today. The confer
ence was called at the recent Min
noapolis convention Of the confeder-
alton, with view Of the discussion
Of various matters Of interest, espec-
tally the situation growing out Of the
recent decision of Judge Evans at
Louisville, Ky, which the fedora
ton considers as practically vitiat-
Ing the labor arbitration act Of
1898. The conference occupied five
hours and number Of matters we're
taken up but no conclusions were
announced. The conference will be
resumed tomorrow. 1E
%. Toledo, Mar 20--(NoUor aocd
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-03-21
TIIA'lW'sz SENDS CHECK
To Aid Fldod Sufaerers In His Home
, =. ~, .r,5 -. : Town. ~, :l.l..vi

- Plttspurg,3 Mar 19.-Mayor Geo.
w. Qhthrie of this city received a let
ter from Harry X. Thaw today in,
which was "a check for 800 was en-
closed to aid persons suffering from
the Hood Of last week. The mayor
replied thatt HeS fund had been raised
IN Pfttsburg but that one had been
raised tn Allegheny and asked what
disposition should be made Of the
money %'s.' IT,. Il .,|s+ TIL. -.
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Amy. ExDense.1'

- - tsAE7 NV 7ExDense.y -
During the inquiry Senator Forak-
er. sat silent untiI the. question seem
ed to raise some doubt as TO wheth-
ef the witness was telling the truth
concerning his acauaintancel with
Ferguson, and the senator .interrunt.
ed, saying . i - i.s = Z. %r-",rlg1: = !:
"FerpuSon went down 10 Fort q !, -, y,
Houston at my expense. i received
names of several persons said to
nave inflammation that might, be of
: value in this Inquiry. These persons
We're said TO be at Fort, Sam Houston.
and sent Ferguson down there to
taik With them aud find out what
they knew. II any one suspects that
, Tho manner Of eonduetine this ay-'
aSse5 Ton and tia h am d4in rof Wit,
nasses tS hot ls iE Ra66Id he, Il, would,
IKE, to. have the stand and make All
explanation - rs NJ. s$- ~ n
Senaf afoFs<A Warnef, OVerman and
Foster hasteHed to assure Senator
Foraker. that, they had no criticism
TO oner of..the course he had pursued
and explanation wass made that sr,nce
1t had bean Indicated that the con-
stltut1onalf league had secured affa,
daVlts from men which the same
men denied upon being put on the
stand, the question here was to de-
termlne whether Ferguson was q
representative OF that league. 49,.
Assurance was given by Senate.
foraker that Ferguson had no con-
nect1on with the constitutional
league, and Senator Oyerman asked
laughlngly: ~ ..~-- = = :. :
Well, ds he pigger or a white
man -. -, .. ..
Was Not Certain: ...' ..
doh It know. ] think he Is. q
mulatto, rtplied Senator F,oraker for
He then Withdrew the remark; for
the reason, he said, that he was In
oouDt and did not want to- give Of
tehse' Inc senator then explained
cnat ne had been assigned by the.
a,,inn.t" antt.eo ~ conduct the dlrect ex-
bas - :, - ,ot-kAe Wltnessess -andt
"e e.4 4@a, & NOT sought the appointment.
p1an,, 'nsu M tnaC tormer Governor
Cd hT ~ - o'ew lork, VINO was engag-
desend thoaH ~ 1onMseltutionai league to
condnc+ 'see ttsn veto soloiers, should
Foraker wv oN''"'n%''on' aooed Mr.
w. ~, u@
is the waV r W, oonn m"h. - hlm, ana that
Az to Eoro,,,s" st'"o " pe ueSlghateo.
stood, +b.f 1"eon, 1 "aht II under
and did II ~ tp'oSea un1, nim myself
The Incident s wss omn ] e1pehse' ~
an exchange NJ cor, 7,Iiree y,noon oTel alIef
Senator Foraker a7,d tha sann.a, DeI"eeh n"s!
ators taking the 6nnosito of tha a. SOL sen-
Rimmeps testimony ana tb,t ae 90
Frank Fisher, also a cool ~ r. "a ~
pany M, was to the erect that tbn,,
had frequently heard citizens ~
Brownsville. make remarks deroga-
tory to the Negro soldiers, after fhe
order was issued to send them to ~
Brown. " ..&.<'t'> - .;~.'."
Former Private William J. Rappe.
or company M, Twenty-sixth infan4
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No|Tl;
ke Mt u OK " S
Me't,rlopo p
Semi -Anrtlat NIassing of En-.
dowment Board skows State
!. to bs in esood Eondition !:

. tBy Cary b. Iiewis.) }
al to The A d rffr.latn II.

Y " LASs AuROCAt9, 49,. P, t.,. D.,
=. louisville, Ky yy,s $ Mar. 1s.-The slo-
gan or the NegrOe85spf this section
ana all over the sountry is Get tn
gether. The PShhfant Order seems
to have for Its Iltsiss3n' to be that ~
peace, Friendship pS CHARITY and hen.
eKoleRee, With asst Ts adherence TO
these lofty I'D cas- Order ia grow
Ing In strength and sShar racter. The
younger men are stassinpt he honatats
never before. hey see that the
<pyth1an succor relieveI the per-
lsHAng, warn WhfH In danger, aid In
ouncli. prRetfea brS SBherly love and
s,ss elsVate moTal q 81 r, Aside from
1t9s1s we gieaTneu frOnf the Asg de-
stt,yereo sny Sup upferne2 Chancalio ior S53.5sW.
SCarlks at, Indianapolis faht year that
nesS size of life. Wherever a. hail is
putchased, some kind Of business car
req on py Pythians,3is another result
81 Uh WhaC organization can andswilf do,
1nls wonderful progress made by the
Ufoef should be known IN every
staee. Inc supreme officers, state
otioeIe' ana Cnancellor commanders
VI every Lpose should, on certain
ieeting nlgnts, make mention of the
1s.a ~ ike Menpers' mat they should
aeye10p W Taste for Negro Journals
ano negro literature. Put into the
nahos OF thelr children good litera-
lure among which, let 1t be thesAd-
rocate; me rover Of the Negro
iesS 10 getLlng US closer and closer
eos9Cher. Fflendship,@ charity, ben
evoienGe ana business Is q special
Sn9 GLORIOUS mission OF our grand
ofoer' q. ~:. ~ -.
nj, r,,, - - -. H. 49, ,- :
a tne Elks ,Lodge, NO. A., held their
hrst annual sermon in this city on
last sunday at Quinn Chapel A. M
e. church. Many Of them are Pyth-
ians ana th@ new lodge Is progress
tns Ehlceiy. Ihey' nope to give. the
VtStttng fythfRns a TUyBt time THIS
t. -"-~---------~-----
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BY an act Of the Supreme Lodge
every financial Knight must pay 20
cents per year to the Pythian Tesnple
fund through his lodge to the G.. K.
of r. and S. The remple tax is due
April 1st, and not later than April
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-03-21

The semi-annual meeting OF the
board Of endowment was held here
last month and the following reports
were given out. Grand Secretary and
Treasurer shows cash balance Of
$5, ,077.45; amount on interest in
bonds, SIS, 900; q grand balance on
hand, $20,477.45. These figures are
taken from the Kentucky Pythian. 1t
Is a journal Of news and opinion, un-
selfish and unCompromising Such
a state paper Is great help in every
community. Brother 3. F. Johnson
Is editor and manager and is receiv-
ing much encouragement.
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Toledo, Mar. 20.--Cfoyer seed
cash and March $8t April $S.25;
October $6.75. #af.$y
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The Elks Lodge, No. A, held their
hrst annual sermon in this city on
last Sunday at Quinn Chapel A. M
e. church. Many Of them are Pyth-
ians and the new lodge Is progress
ing nicely. They. hope to give the
visiting PythtRns royHt time THIS
summer. f. .... D.. .l,.
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\ TItH pSassA IN 4 ..
MA caEa MORE u ois0ssI riS Y READ 81 81,
- THAN lEssCS ryfSFA AIsrR iiI 4
WA vIRtsIisIA !. .sss 4 B, sSs J s,Sss' \ !.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-15
RRASHEAR's PROPHECY.
Pittsburg Astronomer Foretold
Unique Electrical Storm.

PITTSBukG. feb. -. - The most
phenomenal atmospheric disturbance
ever witnessed in this city occurred at
1852 yesterday. when In the midst Of
an extraordinary heavy blizzard sew
eral peals of loud thunder were heard
and a vivid flash of lightning came
from the heavens. causing a magnifi-
cent comDlication of atmospheric con
ditiors and frightening many persons
who saw the remarkable occurrence.
Professor John a. Brashear of the
Allegheny observatory, who announced
through the press on Wednesday night
the discovery Of one of the greatest
sun spots ever found and who then
predicted an electrical disturbance for
yesterday, when seen again regarding
the phenomenon said:
'The disturbance shortly after noon
was the most remarkable thing | have
ever known. In view of the gigantic
sun spot | expected an electrical dis
turhance some time during the day
thought. however, it would take the
form of the aurora borealis or that tel
anu
would be seriously affected.
INSTEAD the disturbance was awe
inspiring and terrible to those who OBJ
served it. From an official standpoint
I can say nothing definite regarding
the matter owing to my inability now
TO see the sun on account of the severe
snowstorm II | had seen the sun
could have studied the exact cause of
the disturbance and probably made a
comprehensive statement
To Mr.. Brasllear was shown the
statement attributed to Professor Yer
ril of Yale to the effect that seismic
disturbances in the West Indies would
follow the sun spot. Mr.. Brashear
said: "Therc is no man on Gods earth
who can predict an earthquake, Sci
entsts have been unable to trace vol
canic eruptions and earthquakes to So
lar storms"
In Allegheny City the disturbance
caused an interruption to all the police
and fire alarm signal systems. The
temperature in this city fell % de-
grees with the expectation of zero
conditions today
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-15
RUSSIA is SWEPT
BY GREAT FAMINE.
One Million Peasants Now In Actual
Want--NIiIIions More are In
Danger Unless Relief Comes.

NEW YORK, Feb 15:-ssThfrtv
millions of Russian peasants are In
danger of starvation, and because or
the rascality of government officials
it is almost certain that 1000. 900
unfortunates will perish because OF
want of food within theSnext three or
four months The abbve startling
assertion was made this morning by.
Alexis Aladyin, leader of theApeasant
group in the Russian Duma, who had
just stepped off the White Star Nner
Majestic.
I'm forty of the seventy-one prbv-
inces," he added, there has beenka
failure of crops, and In thirty Of fortS
provinces there is real famine. The
situation of the people is pitiable and
unless there is instant relief, suffer
ing and death will follow with appai-
ling results.
Should the Douma renew the de-
mands of last year, which were ig-
nored by the government, and the
officials still refuse to make these
concessions, Russia will be the scene
of the greatest strike the country has
ever known.
This strike will not only involve
the railroads, the postal department,
and the telegraphs, but the peasants
here in America to ask the good peo-
pie of this country to contribute to a
fund for relief and also to fund to
enable the starving millions of Rus
sia to fight for their rights"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-15
Immigration
BILL DANCER.
Senators Bacon and TiIIman Op.
pose the Agreement Relating
To The Japanese.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1J.-The sud
den development of a full fledged iili
buster resulted in the senate when an
attempt was made TO force the adop-
tion of the conference agreement on
the immigration bill This report car.
ries provision intended 10 aid in the
settlement of the California-Japanese
problem, and speedy action was desir-
ed by administra ton senators.
Expressing sympathy With this OH
iect, vet regarding the report with
suspicion on other points, MeSsrs Pa
con and Tillman first endeavored to
have action delayed for day that
they might study the report. When
this was refused the filibuster began.
Mr. Bacon held the floor for two and
half hours. Mr. Tillman remarked
that he was prepared to make Il ten
day fight on the floor against the re-
port, because he objected TO being
run over as with an automobile. Mr.
Bacon objected that the report chang
ed existing law in respects which he
believed on hurried examination would
deprive southern states from obtaining
even the meager labor supply from
abroad which was available under the
present immigration laws.
A truce was declared at the sugges-
ton of Senator Spooner, when the re-
port will again come up for consldera-
tion.
Mayor Schmit2 and his associates
are awaiting the action Of congress on
the immigration bill and the result of
Secretary Roots negotiations with the
Tokyo government on the San Fran
cisco school controversy
The failure of congress TO take some
definite action on the immigration bill
was Il disappointment to the members
of congress from California and to
Mayor Schmitz and the members OF
the school board
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-15
MUSICIANS QUARREL.
Tofra Fined So for Alleged Assault
During Argument.

Jacob Toffa was arraigned before
Recorder Pickersgill this morning
and fined So for disorderly conduct.
The complainant was Mike Chreyn
who declared that while in a saloon
Toffa asked him for $5 and when BE-
refused to pay the money was struck
by him. Chreyn swore out the COM
plant yesterday morning and stated
his case at the time. According to the
evidence this morning the trouble
had originated over furnishing mt
sic. one of the men claiming that the
other was not member OF. the un-
ion Toffa became noisy in the court
room this morning and when told
that he would have to pay a fine Of
So, refused and said that he preferred
having the case taken to New Bruins
wick. Detective Huff was about to
take Toffa by the arm when he re-
luctantly took roll of bills from his
pocket. An argument then followed
between the two men and it was nee
essary to tell them to leave the coui t
room.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-15
WARRANT FOR WALKER.
Bank Directors Have CIew to Missing
Treasurer. Vino Stole $505.OOO.

Bank Directors Have CIew to Missing
Treasurer, Vino Stole S585.OO0.
NEW BRITAIN. Conn. Feb. 15.-
Prosecuting Attorney Mitchell on his
own initiative has drawn up warrant
for the arrest of w Il. Walker on the
charge of appropriating to his own use
two bonds of $1,000 each belonging to
the bank and sent Chief of Police Raw
lings to New York to inform the police
there of the fact that the missing
treasurer was wanted on criminal
charge.
A clew to the whereabouts III New
York of the missing treasurer of the
Savings Bank of New Britain has been
received by the bank directors. No
cew MS to the location Of the securities
which Walker took from the bank has
been found in spite of very active
search in New York and several other
cities The bank situation apparently
rests on the apprehension of Walker,
for the run of depositors has ended
and the institution practically could
resume business without delay
With approximately $4,000 missing
from the Baptist convention funds the
defalcation of Walker appears to ex-
ceed S60o.0n0. The only realty that he
had was his modest home. which was
assessed for $500. and against this
mite an attachment for S500,000 was
levied in favor of the bank.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-15
DENouNcE MACHINES.
Newark Board of Trade Asks Legis-
lature to Make Use Unlawful.

NEWARK, Feb 15:-After q
spirited debate the Newark Board of
Trade has placed itself on record as
in favor of the abolition of the voting
machines in New Jersey. The action
took the form of adoption of report
of the boards legislative committee.
One of the chief arguments advanced
against the machine was that by lis
tening outside of the booth one could
tell by the click whether the voter
was scratching and therefore the
system interfered with the secrecy of
the ballot.
1t was also asserted that the voting
machine was device adapted admir-
ably to the purposes of the bosses"
The action of the board will be COM
municated to the legislature.
1t was decided to urge the legisla-
ture TO pass bill compelling the
railroads to give better car service to
shippers of freight. At the next
meeting the question of ship sub
sides" viii be discussed and an adj
dress on the subject will be made by
William McCarroll, of New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-15
RoosEvELTs' SYMPATHY.
Ex-Governo- Iiiggin~ Carried ut oie..a
Today.


Ex-Governor Eiignin~ carried at o,e.a
Today.
OLEAN, y. y, Feb 15.--The funeral
services Of Ex-Governor Higgins were
held here today mt . o'clock. The Rev
DR.. James w. Aston. rector of st. Ste,
phens church. which Mr. Higgins at.
tended for twenty years ofiiciated
Messages of coincidence and synpa.
thy for Mrs. Frank W. Higgins. widow
of the late ex-governor, have been re
ceived from all parts of the country.
Men high in public life join in ex.
pressing their sorIow at the loss of a
friend. a loyal and upright citizen and
an honored public official
Among the kilograms received were
the following;
Pray accept our profound sympa.
thy You know the affection and re.
gard we felt for your husband. We
valued him as a loyal friend. We re.
spected him as one of our most up.
right and useful of public servants the
state of New York has had.
EDITH AND THEODORE ROOSE.
WELT"
1T is with profound sorrow that
have learned of the death of Governor
Higgins. Permit me TO express to you
my sincere sympathy and the hope
that you will find strength to sustain
you in your great afiiiction.
"CHARLES f. HUGHES"
Governor Hughes former Governor
David 3. HILL Lieutenant Governor
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler, Supreme
Court Justice NJ Linn Bruce. who was
lieutenant governor with Governor
Higgins. and n Joint committee repre-
senting the two houses Of the legisla-
ture came from Albany on special
train to attnnd the funeral
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-15
PEOPLE
DENIED A HEARING.
Democratic Leader Says Everybody
Is Familiar With All Phases of
the Liquor Question.

TRENTON, Feb. 15:-AssemDly-
man Abram Klenert, floor leader for
the Democratic majority in the lower
house of the legislature, has deuied
to the church and temperance people
of the state the right to hearing in
regard to pending excise measures
which include the Bishops bill re-
pealer and the act to legalize liquor
selling on Sundays. Mr.. Klerert S
position is set forth in this deciara-
ton: There is no necessity for hear
ings on any of the liquor bills. and
there will be no hearings. Everybody
knows what the bills are for and ev-
erybody is familiar with all the phaS-
es of the liquor question involved.
This was the answer given by Mr..
Klenert to Counselor Peter Backes,
of this city, legal representative of
the interdenominational conference.
Following his summary dismissal by
Mr.. Klenert, Mr.. Backes has called
conference of the church people to be
held at the Trenton House, this city,
next Monday afternoon. The purpose
of the conference Is to plan a cam
paign that will keep the Bishops bill
on the statute books and prevent the
enactment of amendments to permit
selling on Sunday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-15
FRIEDMAN
G Go.
88 Smith Street.
F. OF A. DECREE TEAM
VISIT RAILWAY COURT.
Members of Court Standard Were
Guests of Honor ut Big Cerc- !,
mony and Supper After.

The degree team of Court Stand
ard, No. Ill, Forestei's of America,
of this city, left here at o'clock last
night and went to Railway where they
initiated three candidates in CoursN
Railway.
A large delegation of visiting For-'
esters was present. Several OF the
grand officers. We're present; Grand
Chief Ranger NJ. f. Byan, Grand Sec
retary Thomas A. Donnelly and a
number of others. After tine meet
ing a banquet was tedered the grand
officers and the degree team. Speech
es were made and a good time was
had by ALL The degree team is high
in praise for the cordial welcome they
were given.
The visitors were escorted to the
hall by the Twentieth Century Fife
and Drum Corps of Railway. The
lodge work was followed by an elab-l
crate banquet, after which the WITH
tors We're escorted to the depot.
Prominent Foresters were present
from all sections Of the state.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-15
FELL AS FEET
ANDBROKEARM
]. Walsh Was Injured at Pardee
Blooming Mill Yesterday
Afternoon.
welsh. Of no Rector

j. WelSn' VI l3O rector street,
while at work at the new Pardee
blooming mill yesterday afternoon,
fell from girder and was badly in
jured. Welsh has been employed by
the contractor who is building the
mill for some time and was at work
with a number of other iron workers
yesterday when he slipped and fell
to the ground, distance of forty
five feet.
DR.. James Stafford was summoned
at once and, after an examination,
found that the man had sustained a
severe scalp wound, a fractured arm
and a number of cuts. Although he
is still in a serious condition 1t is
thought that he will recover.
Welsh was removed to his home
in a carriage, where he is receiving
medical attendance.
Mr. Welsh's wife fell few weeks
ago at the Lyceum roller skating
rink and sustained broken leg
from which she has not as yet recov-
cred
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-15
SUPPER AND SOCIAL.

The Ladies Auxiliary, of Simpson
M. E. church, scored another success
with their oyster and chicken pate
supper in the lecture room of the
church last night. The affair was a
great success both financially and
socially Over two hundred suppers
were served The decorations were
red hearts and bunting and presented
a pleasing effect The tables were
also decorated and nicely arranged
The valentine post Office was also
a feature. Mrs. William f. VanPelt
was postmistress, and she was assist
ed by corps of young ladies'. Two
messenger boys delivered the valen-
tines about the room. The supper
was in charge of Mrs. S. B. Greacen.
who was assisted by a number of
helpers. The tables were presided
over by Mrs. George d. Runyon
chairman; Mrs. Nathaniel Pierce,
Mrs. William Parsons, MRS. Charles
Seguine, Mrs. Luckhurst, Mrs. Ralph
Fields, Mrs. Sofield and Mrs. Apple
gate. The young ladies who served
the supper wore red heart caps and
aprons.
Ice cream was served in charge of
Mrs Annie E. Hartshorne, assisted
by number of young girls.
Other committees We're: Fancy
table, Mrs. Charles Parsons, chair
man; candy table, Mrs. j. c. Smith,
chairman, Mrs. Riley Snodgrass, Miss
Elsie Mercer and Miss Lavina Colyer
reception committee, Miss Mary E.
Vaughan, chairman; Mrs. Franz Neil
son, Mrs. Hesser, Miss Persis Snod-
grass, Charles R. Fletcher and
George D. Runyon.
A number of friends rendered 4
surprise party to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
X. Urbanski, of 23S Washington
street, Tuesday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-15
News Of The WolId Briefly Told


NEW HAVEN. Conn. Feb. 15.-So
many Yale students were present in
superior court when fascinating lose
phinc Celeste Birncy Norton appeared
to defend the divorce action brought
by her youthful husband that the place
might well have been mistaken for a
classroom. Her husband is Edwin
Kenneth Norton, son of the million
aire aeX-preSident OF the tin trust. who
lives in New York. Rumors that the
names of some Yale men would be
brought into the suit were responsible
for the large crowd and there was II
sensation when it became known that
twenty correspondents are named
in the writ.