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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-10

A MENDMENT TO THE CONsTITU-
A TON PROPOSED TO THE CITI-
zENS OF THIS COMMONWEALTH FOR
THEIR APPROVAL OR REJECTION
BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENN
SYLVANIA, PUBLISHED BY ORDER
OF THE SECRETARY OF THE COM
MoNWEALTH, IN PURSUANCE OF
ARTICLE XVIII OF THE CONSTITU-
TON.
NUMBER ONE.
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing amendments TO the Constitu-
ton of the Commonwealth of Pennsyl-
vania so as to consolidate the courts of
common pleas of Philadelphia and Allie
gheny counties. and to give the General
Assembly power to establish a separate
court in Philadelphia county, with GRIM
inal and miscellaneous jurisdiction.
Section l. Be 1t resolved by the Senate
and House of Representatives in General
Assembly met. That the following amend
ments to the Constitution of Pennsylva-
mia be, and the same are hereby, pro-
posed in accordance with the eighteenth
article thereof
That section six of article five be amend
ed by striking out the said section and
inserting in place thereof the following:
Section 6. In the counties of Philadel-
phia and Allegheny all the jurisdiction
and powers now vested in the several
numbered courts of common pleas, shall
be vested in one court of common pleas
in each of said counties, composed of all
the judges in commission in said courts.
Such jurisdiction and powers shall eX-
tend to all proceedings at law and in
equity which shall have been instituted
in the several numbered courts, and shall
be subject to such changes as may be
made by law. and subject to change Of
venue as provided by law. The president
judge of each of the said courts shall be
selected as provided by law. The number
of judges in each of said courts may be-
by law, increased from time to time. This
amendment shall take effect on the first
Monday of January succeeding its adop-
tion.
Section 2. That article five, section
eight, be amended by making an addition
thereto so that the same shall read as
follows:
Section s. The said courts in the coun-
ties of Philadelphia and Allegheny re-
spectively shall, from time to time. in
turn, detail one or more of their judges
to hold the courts of oyer and terminer
and the courts of quarter sessions of the
peace of said counties, in such manner as
may be directed by law: Provided, That
in the county of Philadelphia the General
Assembly shall have power to establish
a separate court. consisting of not more
than four judges, which shall have ex-
elusive jurisdiction in criminal cases and
in such other matters as may be provid-
ed by law.
A true copy of Joint Resolution No. l.
ROBERT McAFEE
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-10

None of the Bryan phonograph rec
ords has the speeches advocating free
silver and immediate government own
ership of the railways, nor have they
the great commoner's" attacks on
Roger Sullivan, Colonel Watterson and
Guffey. These omissions tell an impor-
tant story.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-10
Keeping In the Spotlight.

Candidate Chain, having fallen into
the water tank out west and having
stopped half brick with his person at
Springfield, will, If he is going to keep
In the limelight, have to lose his dia-
monds or do a buck and wing with
Mrs Nation n-Minnennolis Journal.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-10

"Pa, what sort of house is that?"
THAT, my son, is the blind asylum.
Blind people live in there"
"They can't see, can they%
mo, my boy"
''Then tell me, pa, please, what has
the house got windows for If they can't
see"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-10

iame wnen the acute vIbuaI usIoruon
OF the present and opportune shall
have given place to the inexorable per-
spective of history in which the rela-
tive values of public deeds to public
duties are completely clarified and
announced m
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-10
NUMBER TWO.
A JOINT RESOLUTION


Proposing an amendment to the Consti-
tuition of the Commonwealth. allowing
counties. cities, borOughs, townships,
school districts. or other municipal or
Incorporated districts. to increase their
Indebtedness.
Be 1t resolved by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania in General Assembly
met That section eight. article nine, of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, read
ing as follows
Section s. The debt of any county,
city, borough. township. school district,
or other municipality or Incorporated dis
trict, except as herein provided. shall new
er exceed seven per centum upon the as
sessed value of the taxable property
therein: nor shall any such municipality
or district incur any new debt or increase
its Indebtedness to an amount exceeding
two per centum upon such assessed valu-
alton OF property. without the assent Of
the electors thereof at a public election,
In such manner as shall be provided by
law; but any city. the debt of which now
exceeds seven per centum of such as
sessed valuation, may be authorized by
law to increase the same three per CEN
tum, in the aggregate, at any one time,
upon such valuation" be amended. in ac-
cordance with the provisions of the eight
eenth article of said Constitution, so that
said section, when amended shall read
as follows:-
Section $. The debt of any county. city.
borough, township, school district, or
other municipality or Incorporated dis
trict, except as herein provided, shall new
er exceed ten per centum upon the as
sessed value of the taxable property
therein; nor shall any such municipality
or district incur any new deb, or in
crease its Indebtedness TO an amount eX
ceeding two per centum upon such as
sessed valuation OF property without the
assent of the electors thereof at a public
election. in such manner as shall be pro-
vided by law.
A true copy of Joint Resolution No. 2.
ROBERT McAFEE,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-10

The flame of an ordinary match has
a much higher temperature than is
generally known and will melt cast
iron or steel filings. Try it by striking
q match and sprinkle the filings
through the flame. Sputtering sparks
will be the result of the melting metal.
Popular Mechanics.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-10
RattIinn the Skeleton.

Eugene w. Chafin, the Prohibition
candidate, was born in Waukesha,
Wisconsin's foremost watering place
New York Mail.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-10
kernoloqy.

1t is said the Democratic vice presi-
DENTAL candidate is not vegetarian
after all Kerniverous, eh? Help! 20
lice!-New York Mail
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-10
INVI3 7. II I 1NU4tT LII
Secretary of the Commonwealth

A MENDMENT TO THE CoNsTITU-
"A TION PROPOSED TO THE CITI-
ZENS OF THIS COMMONWEALTH FOR
THEIR APPROVAL OR REJECTION
BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENN
SYLVANIA, PUBLISHED BY ORDER
OF THE SECRETARY OF THE COM
MONWEALTH. IN PURSUANCE OF
ARTICLE XVIII OF THE CONSTITU-
TION
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-10
Not a Wall For BRYAN.

LET US have the worst" says the
Brooklyn Eagle. That sounds like
though it isn't a declaration for Bryan
New York Tribune.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-10

Secretary OF the Commonwealth

4 MENDMENT TO THE CONSTITU-
"A TION PROPOSED TO THE CITI-
ZENS OF THIS COMMONWEALTH FOR
THEIR APPROVAL OR REJECTION
BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENN
SYLVANIA, PUBLISHED BY ORDER
OF THE SECRETARY OF THE COM
MONWEALTH, IN PURSUANCE OF
ARTICLE XVIII OF THE CONSTITU-
TION.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-10
WHY The C. 0. P.
+ SHOULD win OUT
Able Presentation Of Issue at
Outset Of Campaign.
PROUD RECORD OF GREAT PARTY

IL Stands For Expansion, For Progress
and Prosperity, Is Constructive, 1t
Organizes the National Will, Is a
Party of Statesmen, and With Taft
and Sherman AS Its Standard.
Bearers Is Bound to Be Successful
at the Election to Be Held In No
Vember.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-28
TAFT DEFINES ISSUES.
ISags DIR. Bryan VII BE Democratic
Candidate.

Bridgeport. Conn. April 3I-Secreta-y AaII pdid
another visit 10 Connecticut tonight IN tuln!nlen
of a promise made months He was the guest
at large dinner given by the Bridgeport Republican
Club held IN the state armOry- OF the several
similar dinners given in his honor in this state
within few months. this the largest IN point
of attendance. a limit Of fifteen hundred havtns
been placed on the issuance OF tickets
A committee Of the club met Secretary Taft in
New York and escorted him 20 this city. where ne
affairs and the o.ly other toast at the dinner was
given by Congressman J. Adam Bede.
In his speech Mr.. Taft discussed the policy OF ex-
pansion begun by Mckinley and continued by
Roosevelt; the development and administration Of
dependent possessions; larger navy; the revision
of the tariff and discussion OF the economic ques-
tions which have arisen during Mr.. Roosevelrs ad-
ministration due the phenomenal industrial ex-
pansion of the country the last four years
Mr. Taft also took UP the matter OF corporate
shown by the abolition Of the rebate evil
and the bringing of great corporations within the
purview of the law
Continuing Mr. Taft said that the country wa<
approaching a great contest- II may be a little
early, but he could foresee the issues and ne
would take it for granted that Mr. Bryan would
lead the 'so-calIed Democracy" He said he called
IL "so-Caled Democracy for the reason that many
like to speak past tense if the
party dead one" With Mr.. Bryan the
Democratic nominee, Mr.. Taft said the chief Issue
would be whether the Republican party was
right in carrying out the policy Of President Nc
kinIey. which was that Of expansion forced upon
the country by fate through the Cuban
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-28
THE CURRENCY FIGHT.
Both TrecIdnd ard FO5cIer Express
Confidence of Tictory.
IFrom The Tribune Bureau

Washington April 27--The contest over A.
nancial bills is still raging in the House. Both
sides have made their polls and both assert
confidence of ultimate success. Representative
Vreeland is sanguine that his bill will be passed.
and the supporters Of Mr.. Fowler protest that
they can see nothing ahead but the appointment
of currency commission Mr.. Nreeand got
renewed hope to-day from the assurances OF
six Democrats. who informed him that they
would vote for his bill the bill intro
duCed by Representative Williams was defeated
in the House Mr.. Vreeland believes that a
number of other Democrats will pursue the same
course. and that they Will help pass the bill if
their aid becomes necessary. He thinks, how
ever that he has than enough Republican
votes and claims at least ffye-sixths of the Re
publican members.
Representative Weeks. Of Massac husetts. will
endeavor at the next meeting of the Banking
and Currency Committee Wednesday TO OBJ
tain reconsideration OF the Nreeland bill which
was recently tabled. He thinks it only fair that
the committee should make report the
measure, whether favorable adverse, so that
the House may have opportunity 10 vote on 1t
in the regular way besides hearing the widely
varying opinions of members OF the committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-28
no TENEZUEL4N ACTION.
Congressmen an Hurry to Oct
.4zcay from Washington.

Washington April 21.-There will be no &C
,ion on the case of Venezuela at this session
of Congress. in the opinion of the Senate lead
org and the fear is expressed that II VIII De
ironossihIe 10 complete the compron1ls WIN
Great Britain committing the Newfoundland
fisheries to The Hague tribunal in time Tor us
rstifcatfon before adjournment.
The torrid weather which Washington Is ex-
neriencing is contributing materially to the de-
sire of Senators and Representatives to adjourn
while political reports increase their anxiety 10
return to their states and districts. The spirit
of adjournment has taken hold Of the members
Of both houses and little more will be accom-
pltshed except the passage Of the appropriation
bills. enactment Of some financial legislation
some provision for Investigations looking to tar
If revision and the final enactment of measures
now in conference
Were the message received from the Pres1-
dent to-day intended to promote legislation It
would have come too late but it is generally
accepted rather as sounding in some degree the
keynote Of the campaign and outlining the work
for the next session than expected 10 induce
legislation this spring. With the strong in
dications Of the control of the Republican Ma
tional Convention by forces in thorough sym
Dathy with the Presidents policies, it IS be
Iieved that the message he sent to Congress to-
day will be extensively consulted by the com
mittee on resolutions, which Will be charged
with the duty of framing the national platform
of the Republican party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-28
NO BRYAN PLEDGE IN CONNECTICUT
Delegates to Denver Selected To-day viii
Go Uninstructed.

New Haven April p (SpeciaD--On the eve Of
the Democratic convention TO select delegates 70
the national convention indications point TO the
choice of men favorable to the nOminaO OF Bryan.
but opposed 10 instructions The fight for an in
structed deIega has been and times Bit
ter. led by Alexander TroUp, who. II is said
VIII not accept election delegate-at-larEe unless
the delega ton is instructed TO support Bryan
According to indication tonight. the Bryan men
VIII ask for resolutions declaring the delegation
pledged for Bryan. and If these defeated viii
make fight the floor of the convention. It is
known that hostility Bryan will he voiced on the
convention floor by az least party leaders. for
mer Governor Waller and Mayor ThOms Of Water
bury Mr.. Thorns heads The Waterbury delega ton
Of thirteen which is strictly an anti-Bryan body
Mr. Waller heads the New London delegation OF
seven.
The delegates elected 10 the state convention here
are, III general. Bryan supporters where the cities
concerned and anti-Bryan from the towns
Several towns Of the state have sent any dele
gates. Fourteen delegates to the Denver conven-
ton will be elected. from each Of the eight
counties and six delegates at-arge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-28
SENATE REFUSES FOUR
Continued from first page.

such ships authorized this session, ne believes
the United States could have dictated terms of
disarmament TO the nations of the world. This
statement, made tonight. is understood to re-
veal the Presidents of strength in the
naval fight which has been waged strenu
ously. Furthermore. two ships this year with
the promise of two ships year to follow, which
the President has accepted bona fde stipu-
lation the part of the Senate. pro-
gramme which will place the United States in
the front rank of naval progression. but fails
to place ii in the position of debating cessa
ton of naval aggression.
That the President. on the whole is pleased
this subject was made manifest tonight; that
he firmly believes in the ability of the United
States to dictate the naval policy of the world
in the future through demonstration of ability
overwhelmingly to outstrip rival construction is
equally manifest.
President Roosevelt wanted four battleships
this year. He got two. With the two he OBJ
tanned the promise that two more would be
forthcoming each year. This means, consider
ing the dimensions of the battleships which
modern construction dictates that the United
States shall keep fully abreast of the naval
armament of any other nation
The friends Of the President are flushed to-
night with what they regard signal victory
for his international policies. and the details of
this victory freely given and declared TO re-
fleet the exuberance OF President Roosevelt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-28
PURDY LIKELY TO BE CONFIRMED.
His Appointment Opposed By the Mime
sofa Senators.
From The Tribune Bureau.

Washington, April 27--The nomination OF Milton
D Purdy referred to-day TO 4 subcommittee
q the judiciary Committee. Of which Senator Mel
is chairman. and there is reason to believe
that favorable report viii be made. Mr. Purdy
has been nominated to succeed Judge Lochren in
the Minnesota district. and has been opposed by
the Senators from that state. who recommended a
man they preferred They have nothing against
Mr. Purdy. who has made a good reputation as
assistant 10 the Attorney General He has had
charge Of the more important antitrust and
was slated for federal judgeship far back as
last January his selection succeed Judge Loeb
having been announced in these dispatches to
The Tribune OF February l
Senator Knox discovered" Mr.. Purdy and called
him Washington, and there Is nothing against
him is believed that Mr.. Nelson will withdraw
his OPPOSITION.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-28
ARRESTED ON PORTO RIcAN LINER.
Mechanical Engineer Charged with Embez-
element by Governor Post.

Paul B Hawkins who said ne was mechanical
engineer and lived at No IS Westland avenue. Bos-
ton. was arrested by detectives from the Central
Office Yesterday on board the Coamo of the Porto
Rico Line \ message from Governor Post OF
Porto Rico charges him with embezzlement-
Hawkins said he went to Porto Rico TWO years
ago and got a job with the Electric Light and
Power Company of Mayaguez. which. he said went
into the hands Of a receiver not long ago He did
not agree with the receiver. he said, and handed
I'm his resfgnati to take effect MAY l. When h.
got into San Juan Hawkins said ne found ne had
taken by mistake papers and the combination Of
the safe belonging 10 the company. and that ne
mailed The matter back TO the receiver
y,-ner searched Hawkins vas found have a
draft for $50 but nothing else Of any value except
his baggage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-28
MORE BANK BILLS SIGNED.
Governor Hughes Apwores Eight
Recommended by U'HIiams.

Albany. April 27.-Ciovernor Hughes signed to-day
eight more Of the bills recommended by Superin-
tendent Clark Williams OF the state Banking De-
partment designed 70 correct certain evils deveI-
opeJ during the financial disturbance IN October
last
The two most important are those increasing the
reserve Of banks trust companies and individual
bankers For state banks the reserve in Man
haitian is increased from Is > per cent: in
Brooklyn IT is At % per cent. and in other places
it is increased from 10 70 . per cent Trust COM
panies in New York City must have reserve Of
Is per cent. all OF which must consist of legal
tender in Manhattan Borough and two-thirds legal
tender in the other boroushs Of New York Up
state the reserve IS fixed 10 PEI cent. Of which
one-haIf must be in legal tender
The other bills provide that
A trustee Of a savings bank must take an oath
to perform his duties when elected to Office
savings hank may hypothecate It's security in
time Of stress. upon the written consent OF the
Superintendent Of Banks
list OF all loans made during the month shall
De submitted to a committee Of five OF the board
Of directors OF all banking institutions.
Branches Of state banks must have 100000 capital
in addition 10 that OF the parent institution and
must secure the consent OF the Superintendent Of
Banks except in cases Of branches already formed.
where the consent OF the superintendent is rot
necessary and the additional capital required Is
S5od.1
ANY director. trustee or employee OF banking
stituton who deposits the funds OF his institution
with another banking corporation on the agreement
that loan will be made in return TO him IS guilty
OF a ulisderreanor-
The Superintendent Of Banks shall post
bulletin board each week list OF the transactions
OF the department
Other bills signed by the Governor include that
Of Senator Grady granting the consent OF the state
10 the purchase by the United States of certain
lands adjoining the military reservation al West
Point and that Of Assemblyman Haines. empower
ing the city Of Yonkers 10 sell TO the state thu
Prt1ii,sa manor house and grounds in Yonkers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-28
INLAND WATERWAYS COMMISSION
Bill Authorizing It's Appointment Intro
duced III House

Washington. April PA bill authorizing the ap-
pointrnent by the President OF an inland water
wavs commission. 10 consist Of ten members. was
introduced in the House to-day by Mr.. coudrey,
Of Missouri The bill outlines as among the duties
Of the commission the surveys and examinations OF
the great lakes principal rivers OF the country,
the connection Of them by canals for the trans
portation Of vessels Of standard draft; prac-
teal solution Of questions touching Navigation
water mower conservation food control recia anna ton
- 1,-,+s c1arhcattou OF streams protection Of for
esrs etc II confers the commission the power
70 carry into effect. with the Presidents approval
such development projects as may seem wise and
z special inland waterway fund Is created.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-28
APPELLATE DIVISION STANDS FIRM.

The justices OF the Supreme Court. Appellate
Division Of the First Department. we're guests AT
4 dinner given last night by the members OF the
Manhattan Club. at the clubhouse
+ T,,-,ioa Nror-s1 ] O-Brieu. the roastrnaste-.
smoke OF the spirit OF unrest prevalent throughout
rho civilized world and said that in this country
.a~e sbouId be taken maintain II spite OF mat
-, faitI in rle Constitution The laws and the
fIdEes The judiciary he said was the hVlns
XTiCa of the Constitution
on behalf OF the Appellate DlvIslor yqs.lee Il
o-aLar7 voiced the qualification OF his IeltOWS ne
SO fIi1ov-ed BY his colleague. Justice Clarke
The Appellate Division = ourteT Sald Lle
r.-ts~ Ind has courage. drmnesS and CONVICTION
No ruhrc cIauOr newspaper agltatIoh Can
sTeIvs y E,-a1-is MuTpIy Delaney Nicou and
r,Is-fce C;iderseeve also spoke
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-28
THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS BILL.
Will Be Passed With or Without Presl-
dents Signature, Mr.. Bartholdt Says.

Washington, April g7-Chairman bar'ho'u' u 'e
House Committee on Public Buildings ana "rouhus
said to-day in explaining the holding BACK pS Tue
committee of the public buildings "Ppiop ~
bill:
There IS truth IN the report lhat opedhei
,.,'n.rn * responsible for the that the bIil.
though complete has not yet been reported 10 w
Eouse | am holding back the bill unlI the rlshl
~ way can be had its consideration, Tor pro
nose 10 report it day ana pass II the next
I-ntu the sundry civil bill is passed by the House
! snail not report the public buildings ana GROUNDS
bill "a, g., - t,ro-;a.r,
7 uant 10 say that Congress will remain In session
,,ntl Is safely under roof-that Is To
say until il has become Law. either with O. with
out the Presidents signature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-28
N,pIssINe DIRECTORS REELECTED

AUGUSTA Nc April 27-Only routine business vas
.ra,sac,ad at the annual ing Of the NIplSs!nS
Mines Company. held in this city to-day The OLD
hoard of directors was reelected except Joseph
Wharton of Philadelphia. ani Frank 70 9ehirii-e'-
- t,oston Who had resigned by reason of the vote
-, H. last annual meeting 10 reduce the number
If directors from Il TO g Lewis A BurleSh. o,
mis- CITY. was reelected clerk and john Jes'en OF
&au- York treasurer. Printed reports already had
bean distributed to the stockholders
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-28
CoNFEssEs THEFT OF MORGAN GEMS
Eeri-ier Sold Diamond Earrings IN Saloon
uere-Tvo Necklaces Recovered.

- :. 7 ,,s II, Z week ago. charged with
80 ,Fef, Of ievelry from the home in New 1oIh
CIR u MIS- David b Morgan confessed to-1as
81. 10 took part in The robbery WIN "t
CrCoareu who was taken INTO cus'oos -
roo- On he same charge two days ago ..,--
ts.-te. - he threw most Of the Imitation
s-o-ee into the river and that he sold Nalua D7
I5s5r Of diamond earrings in saloon III Ne" ~
lie sold more Of the stones IN Antwerp Inc pr
have recovered II Berftiers ioosiHsS
.aces part Of the stolen tewelry