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Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-11
COAL ROADS
GAN RETAIN
THE MINES
LehIgh Valley and Other Railroad
Companies In the Anthracite
Coal Field Win the Case.
AN APPEAL TO BE TAKEH

Philadelphia, Sept. 1.-THE anthra-
cite coal roads, commonly called the
coal trust, won great victory when
the United States circuit court for the
eastern district Of Pennsylvania de-
clared by a majority of two to one
that the so called commodities
clause of the Hepburn rate bill, which
prevents the railroads from transport
ing their own coal in interstate COM
merce, is unconstitutional.
This was one of the presidents pet
measures passed by congress in 1906
Senator Foraker was one Of the few
Republicans who antagonized the
measure, declaring it would be fail
ure.
1t is announced that the government
win take an immediate appeal to the
United States supreme court.
This is the second blow the admin
istratlon has recently received. Only
short time ago the United States cir.
cult court for the northern district OF
Illinois, presided over by Judge Gross
cup, declared by the unanimous voice
of fits three judges that the S29,24O
900 fine imposed by Judge Landis on
the Standard OIL company for alleged
rebates was illegal and conascatory
No Dissenting Opinion Filed.
Language of similar import was
used by Presiding Judge George Gray
and his colleague, Judge George M
Dallas, declaring void the commodities
clause of the Hepburn act, which is
now part Of the interstate commerce
law. Judge Joseph Burlington dissent
ed from his associates. but filed nc
opinion.
Judge Gray, who was at the head of
President Roosevelt's anthracite coal
, strike commission, declares that the
commodities clause of the Hepburn
act is drastic, harsh-and unreasonable
and an invasion of the rights of the
states and therefore repugnant to the
American constitution.
Judge Dallas goes even farther and
impugns the motive of the congress
that enacted the measure, declaring
that the measure was never intended
for the actual regulation Of interstate
commerce, but was really designed Il
coerce the railroads into 'policy" ap
proved by congress,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-11
WAGON CAUGHT
ON CROSSING

One OF the Adams Express Com
pany's wagons had a narrow escape
from being demolished at the Market
street crossing of the Central rail-
road yesterday The driver and the
gate-tender tell conflicting stories of
the accident.
The Adams driver alleges that the
gates were closed down on him while
a train was approaching in souther-
ly direction. Unable to cross the
tracks before the train approached,
the driver was compelled to back the
vehicle against the north gate, which
was broken. The horse narrowly es-
capped being struck.
The gate-tender states that the rig,
without a driver, was standing out
side OF the gates and broke through.
A similar accident came near oc-
curing this morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-11
BIG AUDIENCE
is DISMISSED
AT MAJESTIC
Scenery for so Miles from DOs-
ton" Fails to Arrive in Time
for Play Last Night.
is SENT TO WRONG PLACE

A large audience had to be dis
missed at the Majestic theatre last
night when $50 Miles from Boston
was to have been produced, because
the scenery for the play had not ar
rived. Manager Shannon announced
the fact from the stage and told the
people that their money would be
refunded as they passed out, or they
could go today and get 1t. The thea
ire was filled, many being present
from neighboring places. The man
agement regrets the occurrence ex-
Iceedingly and promises that the play
will be brought back later in the sea-
son.
The company had played the night
before at New Rochelle, N. Y. The
scenery, to get from there to Perth
Amboy, had to be sent down through
Harlem and then the car had to be
loaded on a float and towed across
the Hudson river to Jersey City where
it was to be brought here. 1t was
expected to arrive yesterday after.
noon. The car, however, when load
ed on float, was towed to Green.
point instead of to Jersey City and
for a time it was completely lost
Finally, at 9.15 o'clock, word was re,
ceived that 1t had Just reached Jer-
sey City. At first it was thought II
could be rushed to this city by O
special engine, but 1t was realized
that by the time scenery could be UNI
loaded and set on the stage it would
be nearly IL o'clock. This was toe
late and the audience was according
ly dismissed.
The car with the scenery did fin
ally arrive at 11.15 o'clock last night
1t was not unloaded, however, but
was directed to New Brunswick
where the company will play tonight
The company arrived here early
yesterday. The part of Sadie Woods
the postmistress, which was taken BY
Edna Wallace Hopper when the play
was given here last year, is taken by
Miss Beatrice Golden.
Where one-night stands are beint
played such disappointments as that
of last night cannot be avoided some,
times 1t was particularly hard
jump from the New York town tc
this city and the roundabout way oi
getting the freight here caused the
trouble.
Manager Shannon has good play
on tonight when "Strongheart' will
be given. This company is ready and
an enjoyable evening is assured.
In the rush to get their money
back, many INSCRIPTIONS persons
handed In old seat checks and de,
frauded Treasurer Texier to the ex.
tent of over $25. Several people
who had passes tried to cash them
for mOnav ond a. eaaraad &c az eor,s
of the audience believed that the
theatre was going out of town by the
way they fought at the ticket win.
dow for their money.
Mr.. Texier said this morning that
those who have not as yet received
their admission money back may gel
the cash or other tickets by calling
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-11

Harvey Adams, the fireman. who
jumped to the dock, thought that
the bones in his hand were broken,
but 1t was found that 1t was only a
severe bruise He was able to go
home unattended, although he was
suffering from shock.
Engineer Charles w. Boyer, a
veteran Of the Civil war, has been a
railroad man all his life and has
been In the employ of the Lehigh
Valley for twenty-five years. Fire
man Adams has only been there a
short time and 1t was the first acci-
dent that he had.
The dock where the accident oc-
Cured was in charge of Foreman
James Mullen. L. w. Schoonover,
Immediately after the accident, had
the engine pulled over on its side,
and Yardm aster Blocker said this
morning that he thought it would
be moved today by the wreching
train. The spot where the engine
fell is about 500 feet from the
waters of the sound.
An examination of the rails failed
to reveal any spreading. 1t was be-
-heved yesterday by many of the rail-
road men that there was something
on the track which caused the en-
gine to leave the rails.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-11
Reasons for Opposition.

Commissioner Seam an, in address
ing the board, said that he was not
In favor of asking for the additional
money and added that It had been a
mutual understanding among the
members of the board at the time
the plans were submitted that If any
of them exceeded the appropriation
they were to be thrown out. He said
that the plans of Architect Brazer
called for a school of less cubic con-
tents than John H. Dayton's and
that he had since obtained figures
and knew that it could have been
built within the appropriation.
Mr.. Seaman added that he had Of
fered to have men of note compare
the plans and cube the contents of
the buildings, but that no attention
was given to his request. Mr.. Sea-
man, after a few more remarks in
regard to Mr.. Brazer's plans, con-
cluded by saying: You would not
attempt to compare the plans In a
fair way according to the competition
and, in my opinion, you turned down
a school that could have been built
within the amount. The plans seem
fContfnuad on mage \
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-11
BURNED
ON THE ROAD

A black touring automobile, num-
bered 2,749, was burned to a mass
of scrap iron and tin, this afternoon
on the Amboy-New Brunswick road,
near Bonhamtown
Constable Brown, of this city,
passed the burning car and stopped
to make inquiries. He saw its owner
in nearby field. He refused to
divulge his name, neither would he
tell how the machine caught fire.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-11
TAX RATES
ANNOUNCED
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

- W
New Brunswick, Sept. 11:-The
county tax board met here this morn
ing and announced the tax rates for
the majority of the places in the
county. Those which were not an
nounced were South River, South
Brunswick, Roosevelt, Monroe and
Metuchen.
The others we're as follows:
Cranbury, 1.24; Dunellen, 1.76;
East Brunswick, 1.72; Helmetta,
1.41; Highland Park, 1.55; James,
burg, Ito; Madison. 1.27; Milltown,
1.6S; New Brunswick, 100; North
Brunswick. "a; Pisoataway, 1.5O;
Raritan, 173; sayreville, 124; South
Amboy, 1870; Spotswood, 1855;
Woodbridge, 1872; Perth Amboy,
1.50.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-11
Local Option Speaker ASSaiIs The
Record Of ASsGmbIVman Voorhees,

Edwin B. Gerhard, of Newark,
addressed a large crowd on the local
option question at Smith ami State
streets last night After telling of
the progress of the movement
throughout the country, he got down
to local politics and told the people
who to favor at the polls if they
wanted to vote for men who favored
local option.
He said that two democratic cam
didates for the assembly are on rec
ord as favoring local option. These
are Messrs Van Cleef and Butcher
On the republican side only one can
didate for the assembly nomination
can be trusted in this matter, the
speaker said. He is J. A. Edgar.
The record Of Assemblyman Voor-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-11

,hees was assailed. The speaker said
that Mr.. Voorhees, had signed a
pledge that he favored local option
which he gave to the pastor of his
church, Rev. Mr.. Curry, of Cranbury,
and which is now in the possession
of ]. Frank Burke, the state super
intendent of the local option move
ment Voorhees, repudiated his
pledge and did not vote for the local
option bill last year. The local op-
tionists declare he is not to be trust
ed and the people werS urged not to
vote for him. Voorhees, was the
only republican from Middlesex
county in the legislature last year
and he is to be candidate for re-
election.
Mr. Gerhard will speak again to-
night at the same time and place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-11
THE REPORT THAT KING
EDWARD is ILL, DENIED

Special bV United Press Wire;
London, Sept. 11:-The first in
timation that King Edward either is
or has been indisposed came today
In denial from Sir A. Davidson,
equerry, that His Majesty is Ill. The
denial is interpreted to mean that
the King has been i'll and the state
ment Of his condition Is issued for
fear the news Of his Illness would
cause alarm.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-11

John Farley, the victim, had been
In the employ of the railroad eigh-
teen years and was the only support
of an aged father and mother. He
Annie Kelly and Mrs. Allie DAILY, in
this city. He was a good car rider
on the railroad.
The body was removed to the
home this morning and the funeral
will be held in st. Mary's church at
10 o'clock Monday morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-11
Held on Assault Charge.

Joseph Lasio, thirty-eight years
old, Of 374 Smith street. was held
under $500 bail by Recorder Pick
ersgill this morning to await the
action of the grand jury on a charge
David Kline.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-11
Bryan and Taft May Debate.

Cincinnati, Sept. 11:+Tentative
proposals for a joint debate between
William H. Taft and William Jen-
nings Bryan in Cincinnati September
23 have been received in both camps.
The present plans are for a Bryan
meeting on that date in Cincinnati.
Taft has no date. The chances of
bringing into the campaign this
climax is rem ote, but according to
report, Bryan would accept a def.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-11
CELEBRATED TOLSTOl
BIRTHDAY; ARRESTED

St Petersburg, Sept. 11.-For
violation of the governments pro-
lhibition OF formal celebrations IN
honor of Count Tolstoi's eighueth
birthday, the arrest Of over 1000
persons Is reported this morning
However. the day passed OF more
quietly than It was expected.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-11

Three candidates were initiated al
5 meeting Of Po Ambo Tribe, Red
Men. last night. The fair committees
made g repork
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-11
MAUCH CHUNK AND
GLEN ONOIxO EXCURSION.

Lehigh Valley railroad September
IS. Leave Perth Amboy s:15 a. m.
Fare $3.50. Children, rs cents. Re-
turning leave Glen Onoko go p. M.
Mauch Chunk 5:45 p. m.
18705-9-9-11-12s
=. III. nr1rrsre, aii ,n,,r .rants
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-11
Upholds Bank Deposit Guarantee.
gpeoidl bv United Prsss Vfr5.

Oklahoma City, Sept liz The
state supreme court today rendered
decision uphoIding the bank de-
nosit guarantee law.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-11
BRYAN GOES TO-
WEST VIRGINIA
Sweeps Across Ohio After spsak-
Ing to 25, eco People at Evans
vile, Ind, Last Night.
MAY DEsATE WITA .TAFI
Special b. United Presa Wlre:

Special by United Press Wtre:
Urbana, Ohio, Sept 11:-Democ-
racy's invasion of Taft territory be-
gan today when William J. Bryan
swept across Ohio enroute to West
Virginia. Later he will return to
Ohio.
Twenty-Five thousand people greet
ed the commoner at Evansville, Ind,
last night. Bryan will arrive at
Wheeling at 1850 o'clock this after
noon. He will speak there tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-11

I bpeoidI 0V UTlfEed Ff568 WfTo:
Amsterdam, Sept 11:-The an
nouncement comes this morning that
Queen Wilheimina has given prema-
ture birth to child. All hopes for
successor to the throne are dashed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-11

N J. Law school, Prudential
Building, Newark LII. B. In two
years. Opens October 5-Adv.
186S0re-z- st SV-as
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-11
WHAT'S THE USE
PAYING MnRE

Domestic, latest style drop head
sac; Singer, SS2; Wheeler & Wilson,
$40; Federal, S15; New Home. Davis.
Demorest, Free. National and alf
other makes In stock. You must see
The Rotary White, the best machine
A., Ahe World Elagv terms Iraa
lessons. Repairing and Supplies
A. JENSEN, 336 State ]
Dealer in Cash Registers BICYCLES
Tvpewritera, Scales. Safes. Sewing
Ddacnines and Automobiles. MRfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-11
"GRAUsTARK y

Popular copyright books, special
sale price Acc. at A. Salz & Co.'s
Read adv. on page 6.
18963-9-11-1t
NO ADvERT1sIrsG-and. q IittIs
later, NO STORE.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-11
EXAMINE THE
SLAYER'S GARB
eese.aI . tAs gvNNINo NHwa

eseoiaI TO the EVENING NEWS
New brunswick. Sent. 11:-While
Gicicinto Recci is held without ball
on charge Of causing tie death Of
three-year-old Rosie scianto at Cliff
wood last Sunday, the authorities
have taken his clothing away from
1 him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-11

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Let The NEws fll yOuT wants.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-16
INTEREST IN TEST FLIGHTS
Balloon squad OF Fort Meyer Pre-
pairing for Contest of Rival
Machines.

WASHINGTON, July l5.-The aeronauti-
cal tests to be made at Fort Never are
being keeniy anticipated and following the
announcement hat Captain Baldwin's fly
ing machine would arrive this week many
visitors have been attracted to-tls fort
under the impression that a flight Would
be made Immediately.
Captain Baldwin's diriglble balloon has
not yet arrived, although 1t Is on the way
here. Assembling the frame work of the
machine and fitting up the motor will re-
quire several days after the machine ar
riVes. In addition Captain Baldwin will
have to erect a plant for making hydrogen
gas with which to initiate his balloon, the
gas plant OF the balloon squad Of the sig
nal corps not being large enough.
Lieutenant Frank p. Lshm and Benja-
min d. Foulois of the signal corps. assisted
by the balloon squad of ten men, are
making Preparations for the tests. A
large circus tent will be pitched on the
south part of the ground OF the fort and
an automobile will be provided to follow
the sirship in its flight and to be of as
sistance in case of accident. Lieutenant
Foulois, who has recently graduated from
the signal corps school al Fort Leaven-
worth, is mapping out the course over
which the tests will be made. They are
to extend five miles from the fort, specifi-
cation requiring that the alrships shall fly
over a course ten miles in length-five miles
out and five return.
or the two courses considered, the most
desirable one leis south from Fort Myer
to Alexandria, Va, and the other in a
westerly direction to Falls Church, Va.
According to his contract Captain Bald
win must have his completed machine at
Fort Myer by July 27, after which he has
one month in which to make three flights
before the army board. His machine must
carry two men, remain In the air for one
hour or ore and attain a speed of not less
than eighteen miles an hour. Captain Bald"
win must also train two officers OF the
signal corps 20 fly his machine.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-16
FEDERAL DOCKET NOW CLEAR
Civil and Equity Cases Are Disposed
OF and Lincoln Judge
Goes Home.

The federal docket for the May term at
Omaha has been fairly well cleaned up so
far as eivil and equity cases are concerned
ana Judge t. c. Munger has returned to
Lincoln.
Judge w. II. Munger 10 stili AT 81. Paul
sitting as a member OF the circuit court
Of appeals for the eighth district and may
not return before August l.
The next TRIAL term OF the federal courts
for Omaha WAl begin the fourth Monday
In September, when both federal grand
and petit Juries will be assembled.
Tho district court docket for that term
includes several OF the and fraud cases
that have been put over for various rea-
sons. These WIN include the Chicago Ranch
company case in sheridan county in which
Policy King Of Chicago prominently fig
ures, The Babeoek ana Agnew and the
Edmisten cases are also scheduled for the
september term.
In the meanwhile a number OF ranch
men against whom DEGREES have been Is
sued for maintaining enclosures OF public
lands have heen visiting the office Of Dis
triet Attorney Goss during the past several
days showing proofs that they have re-
moved tho objectionsble fences and are
now fully complying With the laws regard
ms the fencing OF the public domain.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-16
SoUTH DAKOTAIS PLATFORM
Republicans Endorse Progressive
Policy of Governor Crawford
in Convention.

-
MITCHELL. S. d.. July 1~5.-Cspecisl.)
The republican convention endorsed the
present state administration before adj
journment, the platform containing, among
other things, the following planks:
We heartily endorse the efforts made by
the national administration to crush out
monopolies and illegal combinations and
to sternly punish the offenders. We In
sist upon a relentless continuance CT that
policy.
We believe that the ascertainment Of
the true cash value of all public service
corporations Is essential to an intelligent
establishment Of rates and the proper con-
troll of such corporations and that all pub
lie service corporations shall be required
to keep q uniform system Of bookkeeping
and accounts, which shall at all times be
open to the inspection of the Interstate
Commerce commission and the established
boards OF railroad commissioners and as
sessment boards of the several states.
We heartily endorse the law passed by
the. last legislature approprtating money
TO be. used for the purpose of ascertain
ing the true cash value of railroads in
this state and the steps taken by the
railroad commissioners to carry on that
work. We favor the making of q sutti-
Client appropriation to enable the board
to fully complete the work thus begun.
We favor the comprehensive and perma-
nent improvement of the Mississippi and
Missouri rivers and declare that the rail-
road freight rates west of the Missouri
river are so excessive as TO amount in
many cases to eXtortion: and We demand
Of freight, express and telephone rates In
this state .f
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-16
MANY TITLES FOR YANKEE
List MHch Longer ThaH Most Ameri-
rams Tackled On to 81. Law
renee Chandler,

81. Lawrence Chandler, marquis OF
Eckersley, earl OF Penley, baron Of Salem
and citizen of Kansas city, Is in Omaha,
Mr.. Chandler was visiting in this city
when he received notice from the British
government that a string Of titles heayier
than most any other American wears was
conferred on him by the duke OF Lying
stqn, who adopted him many years ago.
While Kawtown newspapers were poklng
fun at Mr., Chandler -he secured the papers
from the British government last winter
and made good. His story was published
in The Bee at the time, Though he has
established his right TO the titles now en-
graved on his cards, he still retains q
position with Armour & Co.
The marquis has Just published a book.
"a Human Note" which 10 receiving much
favorable mention. 1t Is a novel with
some very democratic American characters
Md n few noblemen whose lives are
strangely connected. Mr.. Chandler has
been a contributor to the magazines for
some time, but "A Human Note is his
first book and was planned during the
years he was connected with
the American Exchange National bank Of
Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-16
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Miss Rose SchaH went TO Newman Grove
Tuesday 70 spend two weeks visiting
James Bell OF David City and W. II.
Fitzpatrick of Beatrice are noon arrivals
at the Paxton.
Captain ], l.. Hines. depot quartermsster
United States army has returned from his
leave Of, absence.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Miller OF Wayne. P. II.
Marlay OF Mason city and Mr.. and Mrs
". c. Fletcher OF Denver are az the R1mt.
Jack Johnnes Of Denver, l.. McKane OF
Minot, n. D.; William Flannelley and n. r.
Donnelley OF Kansas City are at the
Schlitz.
Mr.. ard Mrs. J, b. Noftger OF sturgis.
NJ. L. Fries OF Arcadia, H.. w. Ricket OF
sturgis and George Balm OF Columbus are
al the Murray.
J.. Anderson, J.. Clark. X. Joseph OF Kan.
sas CHy. II. J. Wells OF Douglas, Wyo.,
August Bredemeier and Fred Beheruiss OF
Grand Island are al the Henshaw.
J.. y. Owen Of Denver. &. w. Underhill
OF washington. Burdette BayeI Of Seward
J. T. Aitkin Of Llncoln. 7. r. Smith OF
Butte. Nsb., and Mr.. and Mrs, r. J. Tate
Of Fremont are at The 4lAEd
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-16
HENRY |. PALMER RETIRES
President of North western Mutual
Life with Company for Nearly
Fifty Years.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, July 5-Henry L.,
Palmer, president OF the Northwestern MI
tual Life Insurance company, with head
quarters in Milwaukee, stated this even
ing after his connections with the COM
pany for about fifty years, that he would
not be a candidate to succeed himself at
tomorrow's annual election of the company.
Mr.. Palmer is nearing his Ssth year. He
was first elected trustee Of the company
in December 1883, twenty-three days after
the company organized at GAINESVILLE, Wis,
On June %, 1854 he was elected president
Of the company. Next 10 Kihg Edward
VII, Mr., Palmer is the highest Mason in
the world.