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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
BLACK HAND
QUESTION SPEEDS
HIM FROM COURT
Would Be Citizen in Flight When
Asked ii He Belonged
to Gang.
CONGRESSMAN SERVES
AS LONG AS CANNON"
Constitution Begins with My
Country, 'Tis of Thee"
Answers Another.

Another crowd OF would-be citizens
today, presided over by Judge Davis.
all anxious to get papers giving them
the right Of suffrage and other privi-
leges.
Many applicants were Italians and
some Poles. Pending the acquisition Of
the coveted privilege OF citizenship
they were all more or less nervous and
the net result was a batch of the usual
curious answer to tie statutory ques-
lions of Assistant United States Dis
trict Attorney James Reilly.
The Black Hand Quiz.
Among those who drifted into the
witness-seat was Salvatore Gerardo,
who, appropriately enough, lives at 90
Drift street, and he was legally told to
''skidoo'' and learn more before getting
into court again.
How long have you been in this
country?" he was asked.
Yes, sir" was the lucid reply.
What vessel did you come in"
Il didn't come in a vessel; / came in
a ship" was the answer
well. what ship" asked Mr.. Reilly.
II don't know
why do YOU wish to become a citi-
zen?"
Eyes, SIR
DO you belong to the Black Hand p"
demanded Judge Davis, suddenly.
"Good-by.'' came from Gerardo, as he
hurriedly started to leave the witness
stand.
Court Officer Ellis directed him to re-
turn, and when the question was re-
peated he said meekly. looking at mis-
grimy palms:
NO, sir, I haven't a black hand"
As Gerardo was apparently harmless,
he was allowed to go home, and Peter
Wznackzaczky, of II Madison street,
was put through the naturalization
into the scrap heap after the authori-
ties got through with him.
did you ever read the Constitution
of the United States?" asked Mr..
Reilly.
Yes, sir" came the proud answer.
What is the opening sentence
My country, it's of thee"
What Is the United States Senate?'
Same as New Jersey
How long does a congressman
server" was the next question.
las long as Mr.. Gun-I mean Mr.
Cannon, will let him.
Wacker Takes a Wback.
Theodore Wacker, of 37l Market
street, was equally callously careless In
his replies.
"Why are legislative bills sent to the
Governor" he was asked.
$50 he can have them"
Can he veto a bill?
mo, sir; he must sign every bill.
It's up to him to do that"
Where does .he Legislature meet?'
"In Washington"
Where does Congress meet?"
I'm Trenton
Like his two predecessors Mr.. Wackel
will wait some :ime before he can rest
his gaze upon the star-spangled ban
ner with all the ardor of a full-fedged
citizen.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
FORT PROTESTS
AGAINST FEDERAL
INHERITANCE TAX
Has Resolution to That Effect
introduced in House
Today.

TRENTON, March 16.-Majority
Leader Lewis, for Governor Fort, In
troduced in the House today a concur
rent resolution calling for protest Of the
Legislature against the passage of the
bin before Congress for a federal in
h~eritance tax. The resolution sets forth
thai the inheritance tax should be
levied by the States for State purposes.
1t. was laid over until Monday through
efforts of Minority Leader Sullivan.
Smalley, of Somerset. introduced
amendments to Martins resolution to
revalue railroad and canal property,
which was to have been a special order
today. Because Martin was absent the
matter was put yer until tomorrow.
smalley's proposition Is backed by the
Joint finance committee and Governor
Fort. 1t provides that whereas there
has been no revaluation of railroad and
canal property since 1886, the Governor
shall appoint three competent per-
sons" two of them experts" to re-
value all railroad and canal property.
real and personal, including franchises
separately"
The three must report by September
i to the Governor and the report sent
to the 1910 Legislature. The revalua-
ton is to be in such shape as may be
used for purposes of taxation unde ex-
listing laws The compensation Of the
commission is to be fixed by the Gov
ernor.
Free Pass Amendment.
A bill by Young, Of Essex, would
amend the employment agencies act SO
that the license-granting power would
be vested in the Common Council in
stead Of the Mayor. Mayor Haussling
doesn't want to continue to have this
work In charge and would put 1t In
the hands of the Council license COM
mittee.
The House unanimously passed
Kenny's amendment to the free pass
bill, making II a ~misdemeanor for any
official, State, county or municipal to
ride free on street or railroad trains
unless entitled by statute to a pass.
The members refused to add common
pleas judges to the free list.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
ROOSEVELT TO ENTERTAIN
OYSTER BAY NEIGHBORS

OYSTER BAY, N. r., March H.
Former President Roosevelt today re-
NAMED at Sycamore Hill preparing o
number Of articles which win appear
under his name after he departs on
the African hunting expedition next
Tuesday. Mr.. Roosevelt has invited
those who went to Washington to come
to Sycamore Hill OF Thursday after
noon, when he viii entertain at an In
formal reception. The delegation. which
numbered $50. was designated at the
Inauguration as Theodore Roosevelt's
Neighbors."
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
STOKES'S BILL TO
LET STATE HOLD
UP SCHOOL FUNDS

bill, railroad taxes collected in 1908 on
valuations of 1907 would not be due
counties until June Is, 1909. The State
has formed the habit of clinging to this
money without warrant.
The proposed law would give war
rant. Incidentally by voting that tho
State was not under obligations to pay
out last years taxes, the Legislature
makes it possible to divert the money
from schools to State uses, as recon-
mended by the Governor.
The BfII.
Whereas, the taxes assessed during the
year 1907, payable and proposed to be
distributed In 1908, according to the pro-
visions of an act entitled AN act to es-
free public schools and to provide for the
thereof" approved October 10, 1908, which
s~.ld not be paid In accordance with the
law by reason of the non-payment of a
part thereof due from certain railroad
Whereas. owing to disputes and litiga-
tions, all the railroad taxes are not paid
at the time they are due and collectible,
tribute the moneys from, these taxes in
the same year in which they are due and
Therefore. Be it enacted by the Senate
and General Assembly of the State of New
/. The State Comptroller is hereby en-
ton Of the said moneys assessed. levied
and collected for the year. 1907, as pro-
vided in and by an act entitled "A supple
a thorough and efficient system of free
public schools and to provide for the main
dsnane snp soppSSrto s anS m~aa 70 fgsS! an6 5nsrsi
April 20, 1906, on and not before the fifteenth
day of June, 1909.
All for schools.
2. All moneys paid in accordance with this
act shall be held by the official. to whom
paid In trust for the support and mainten-
municipality. No part thereof shall be used
to pay or discharge. in whole or In part,
any note or other obligation heretofore In
for a term Of years, heretofore OF hereafter
issued by such municipality, or by any
board Of education Of any municipality, nor
shall any part Of the funds hereby au-
thorized to be paid to be used for any other
purpose than for the support and main
~tenance Of the free public schools OF such
municipality and in the reduction Of local
any board violating this act, shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor.
powered and directed to make distribution
OF the moneys assessed, levied and collected
according to the provisions Of an act en-.
s sttlsisnt fA syst ses t T. fsss 1nSiis = s taSSrSsg and sp e
provide for the maintenance. support and
management thereof approved October
10, 1903, which supplement- was approved
April %. 1906. on and before the fifteenth
day OF Juno, Of each and every year next
following, that in which the, said moneys
are finally due and ~collectible, instead Of
the year in which said moneys are finally
due and collectible.
4. This act shall be construed to repea
any existing laws relating TO the same fund
only so far as the provisions Of the act aI,
strictly inconsistent Herewith, and this ~.
shall take effect Immediately,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
AMENDMENT CAUCUS
POSTPONED BY w
iron a star Correspondent. !

TRENTON. March 16.-House Ma
jority Leader Lewis announced ths
postponement of the caucus which wa
to have been held today until tomorrow
morning. The proposed constitutional
amendments to have been considered
in caucus prior to being taken UP on
the floor will be laid over. Assembly
man Blauvelt. of Passaic, whose fight
to amend the resolution calling for re
organization of the judiciary ha'
stirred up a lot of trouble, let it be
known that he would not be bound by
caucus action.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
PRINCIPAL,
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY,
Eugene Raf1m Is Fifty Years
Old.

y Eugene Rahm, the popular principal
of the Twelfth Ward Gern1an-English
School, celebrated his iftieth birthday
anniversary yesterday. and was made
the recipient of several substantial
checks from societies connected With
the institution. besides gifts along more
sentimental lines. Among the donors
were the Women's Auxiliary and the
school society, John j. Burkhardt max
ing the congratulatory speech on behalf
of the latter. The reception during
which the presentations were made was
held in the school hall in Niagara street.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
FIGHT ON RULES IS
NOT RENEWED TODAY.

WASHINGTON, March 16.-The Sec
ond days session of the House of
Representatives of the sixty-frst Con-
gfess found the members in a much
calmer mood. The question of the
amendment of the rules having been
settled yesterday. the tension was
noticeably relaxed and a feeling of
general good fellowship was apparent.
The drawing for seats was the first
business to be transacted. and this
proceeding, although rather monoton-
Gus to spectators, commanded the in
tense interest of the members.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
YOUTH HELD IN
BAIL ON THEFT CHARGE.

Henry Lewis, II years old, of AZ
Park street, Orange, was arraigned in
the First Criminal Court today on the
charge of stealing wire valued at $50
from the plant of the Electrical Motor
and Equipment Company, 25b Market
street. Lewis had confessed his guilt
TO Detective Sergeants Meehan and
Donovan, they said, and was held in
$500 bail for action of the grand jury
lie alleged hat Albert Tindell. an cleo
~trician, 81 years old. and living at 144
South Tenth street. bought the wire
from him, knowing that 1t had been
stolen. Tindell was released upon fur
nlshing $500 bail for his appearance be-
fore the grand jury.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
MRS. WILL.

The will of Mrs. Marie Eugene Weld
ner, of this city, was admitted to pro-
bate in the ~surrogate's office today. 1t
is dated January 2S, 1909, and after be-
queathing $500 to Jennie Gray, a niece.
and a little amount to Frieda w. Cue
linck, another niece, the residue is left
to three grandnephews, Gustav II.
Wolf and Herbert and Alvin Rommel.
Edward Balbach is the executor.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
CANNOT OFFER NEW
BILLS AFTER MARCH ~.
Iron a star correspona3nt.1

TRENTON, March 16.--The Hors.
today adopted a resolution fixing
March % as the last day for introduce
ton of bills. Martin, of Essex. was
called to New York, and in his absor c .
the fight against the resolution by the
Democrats and New Idea Republicans
was in vain.
The Senate concurrent resolution fix
ing today as the last for Introducing
bills is in the House judiciary commit
tee to STAY.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
MAGN0LIAS TO

1t was decided by the Magnolia
Pleasure Club at it's meeting held at
its clubhouse, 81 Magnolia street, last
night, TO hold its annual smoker April
10. Eight new members were initiated
and several applications received. The
club will bowl a match game with the
West End Republican Club on NolPs
alleys Thursday night.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16

in the House tomorrow. the delay in
its presentation being to secure the ap-
prevail of a new Republican member on
the ways and mea committee, whom
the speaker will appoint to succeed Mr..
Bonynge, of Colorado, whose term has
expired.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16

Felix Fuld and Louis NJ. Frank,
members of the firm of L. Bamberger
& Co, left this afternoon with Mrs.
Frank for a journey of six months to
the Pacific coast, Hawaii. Japan and
other lands. After visiting cities and
towns in California they will sail from
San Francisco OH the steamer Man
churia, April 8 and 60 10 the Orient.
Mr.. Fluid has been IN the Bamberger
company since it began business in
Newark, sixteen years ago. and he and
Mr.. Frank have been hard workers
with Louis Bamberger. head OF the
concern. They intend to enjoy their
well-earned vacation to the full.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
SHOOTS INTO [ O

John McCullen. OF 1874 Ferry street.
reported to the Third Precinct rolice
today that someone had fired a bullet
through a saloon window last night,
breaking the glass and frightening GUS
toners in the place. He found the bull
let under the sill of the window.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16

There's gloom in Danville, Illinois.
The funeral knell is rung.
Women weep and wiring their hands
For Uncle Joe's been stung.
That's a rotten poem" remarked
Cloudy Daze.
eThank YOU returned Ba-Ba.
Thanks? What for?' asked Cloudy
in surprise.
For calling it a poem. But, say,
did you hear the latest?"
NO"
CLOUDY TO-DAY: RAIN OR SNOW
TOMORROW.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
LONG TRIP TO GET PRISONER,

ISpeciaf 70 the Evtnth4 StHFsI
TRENTON. March 16.--Nichoias j.
Trauner. sheriff of Madison county.
Montana, left today with Arthur Le-
gree. arrested in West Hoboken for
larceny in the West,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
FIRE IN VOLUNTEERS HONE.

A fire in the home of the Volunteers
Of America at SIS Pennington street last
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-06-16
COTTON MARKET LETTER.
New Orleana. Juna IL 1904

Lear Slr.-~
The New orleansE Times-Dsmocrat has
presented the first OF its reports on the cot
ton crop OF 1903. the summary of which WAS
about in keeping with expectations. though
thought by many to be very conservative
eonsloering the unfavorabls character of re-
turns In detail. A reduction OF about per
cent. In the acreage was reported by the
Times-DemocfaA, confirming previous pra-
yate ana official reports. the Government
per cent, or about 1.452.oo0 acres since
May rs much land has been abandoned in
the bottoms Of the Central Gulf States. on
account OF the heavy rains during the last
week OF May. This period has been covered
by The Times Democrat, and II its reduction
OF ABOUT per cent be approximately corr
rect. the decrease In acreage will probably
total about l.6s6.o0o acres less than last
years SS.37o.0oo. This issa very important
feature in connection with the making of
the next crop. for II weather conditions
were to remain favorable the balance of
the season as they were during the remain
they were exceptionally good one year ago
during the growing season, the loss in acre
age this year would probably cost the South
$4,000 bales on the basis Of 200 pounds to
the acre, as compared with last years pro-
duction. In order to assure a crop as large
az last years 1s.soo,o0o. which the world
probably be necessary for the growing CROP
to maintain higher condition than last
year in order to offset the loss of & mar
cent In the acreage. Instead of improving
It looks as though the Central Gulf States
are about to suffer another relapse as un-
favorable wet weather has set in again in
the Mississippi Valley and promises To in
yede the South Atlantic states. For< the
~ hours ending am. Monday the aver
age maximum temperature for the district
OF Savannah. embracing IS stations, was 9g
degrees which Is out OF the ordinary for IN
early In the year Such high temperatures
might be looked for in Jury and August, but
not 70 early in June. and we feel sure II
could not have been but harmful to vege-
tation: especially young cottonA Texas. how
ever. has been more fortunate. having been
favored with beneficial rains over Sunday In
nearly all sections where needed, and there
is no doubt but that the crop is making pro.
gress IN that State. II conditions were
otherwise in Texas there is no telling what
excitement there would be in the market
as the world is depending upon that state
to make fun yield, and any SETBACK
would cause anxiety.
Very truly yours,
II 4 u na.-
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-06-16

. New YORK. June 15.-Early irregularity In
ths cotton market today was followed by
quite sharp advance In the last hour with
ne market closing firm at a net gain Of
sgt points on the other crop and OF las
points on the new ~sop months,
The local market opsfs>d steady M an al
vance OF eos points In response to higher
cables ana reports of continued showers in
the central belt. There did not seem TO
pc any active demand, however and aftes
the same months had worked M another
point or TWO on covering and Scattering sun
port. prices eased off under REALIZING ana
locai bear pressure the iatter based appa-
renty upon the idea that current conditions
We're not creating sufficient demand 10
establish higher prices and that q lower
h, us, might be necessary to attract general
buying movement.
The forecasts indicated more or less gem
sraliy unsettled and showsry weather in
ne south but the details OF precipitation
oio DOT indicate heavy rainfalls In the Mis-
sissippi valley az q rule and during the ear
AFTERNOON prices worked off to a net loss
OF 4pout SOS points. Later the marke ct
raHied on very builish wires from Missia--
sppi concerning the crop outlook In that
state end on rumors that q huiilsh private
conoition report would be issued tomorrow
Lne close was only a little off from the
pest under realizing. Southern spot mar
a yes orrciaiiy reported early were unchang-
Receipts at the ports today s.15i. asstnst
1850 last week and 14.06I last year For
the week $4,000. against B123s iayk week
and bs.ee5 last year.
Today's receipts at New Orleans 11fs
bales. against 1850 last year ana at Houston
AT bales, against 3,ls9 last year
FUTURES opened steady and closed firm.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-06-16
VERY LITTLE DOING
ONE SMALL LOT OF COTTON Is
SOLD.
Initial Prices Of Cotton At the Open
Ing Of the Market Yesterday
Was W About Three

With the stock of the feecy staple
very low In Montgomery at present.
and with very little offered by the fac
%arkse ias sales rSsSsa
small lot OF thirty bales was released
by the holders at a price said to be
The initial prices Of the cotton mar
ket at the opening yesterday morning
were about three points w on good
cables. but after working irregaiar
easier on less realizing. and dipped
several points. However. just before
the close the market came back strong
points above Mondays close.
Liverpool showed a better spirit yes
terday with futures opening about
three points better than due. Spots
sales amounted to about 5000 bales.
General showers occurred during the
past twenty-four hours over most OF
to the Atlantics. being in some locaii-
ties very beneficial but adding another
decided set back in other sections. The
weather man predicts showers for the
and probably showers for the Attain
tics. 1t appears to be a genuine wet
spell as more rain is also indicated
for the West
The reports concerning the crop con-
dition In Texas are very conflicting.
Recently a New Orleans paper pub
lished report picturing the conditions
same day a Memphis paper came out,
setting forth the conditions In that
State as favorable.
However. q reliable crop observer.
reporting conditions for several large
cotton houses, was In Montgomery yea
terday and stated that the crops In
Texas were better now than they mad
been for ten years
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-06-16
MONTGOMERY MARKETS.


(The quotations are corrected daily "a,
The Advsrtiser.l '''
MEAL~--sta ndafd W. q. 90 III. ...,,. 90.
bushel; cream Peerless csc bushel '"S
CoFFEE--GEeen common to ordinary 10
berry isMes old scvsrnmsnt jass is 81 a pss
Ar6Ssslss 5;es basis per case: prime
M ISsS Ssya blends e essc sssd n0i1e;
cHEEsE-Full cream dalsies 10 zoe:
PSI s9o Sl.s @drsaaisssa. standard sxe: fancy
yTouE.F Fancy. nominal; s.raishts Sc. as
Qte:7b: patents s7.1O@2S; fancy patents
sTARcH-corn 50lOo; standard goods.
SssicE-Extra fancy head 7H0se; fancy
head e%@T%ei broken 81 @sho; japan
sALT-Liyerpool l.1O: Virginia $50;
VINEGAR-Psr gallon ao@soc.
CRACKERS-xxX Soda sMc; XXX gin.
S s:S HUI IS sSds G Biscuit SCI XXX os
s1RpINEs-Ameriean .A-on %. 4o0so;
* Mustard ss.7S; Imported A-oh key open
MoLAsSEs-aeorGia Cane Dbl, ssc raj:
Sus s soaa s Rs5 Ease Il GALLON. ''
MHPLE 'sYRuP."Lcg Cabin" brand. 8
quarter gallons $50 s, per case
BACON MEATs-cisar ribs SIS. asK 07O.
extra ribs SI2.26@7S.
LARD-Hog compound S&cj fancy hog
snowdrift sMc; snow-white sac; Flake.
white sHc; standard cotton ell lard SIC.
sa56: dry salt cut ribs s11.15.
BREAKFAST BACON-1SA @22Me.
KANSAS CITY PRODUCE.
Kansas City, June 15.-Butter creamery
extra csc; firsts 23c: seconds ale: packing
stock 1shc.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-06-16

Car Lot Receipts.
Wheat 6 cars, with / of contract grade.
Corn 1856 cars with 231 OF contract grade.
Oats 216 cars.
n.aooIt .a u. AZ I1e aal
compared with 109 cars last week and 299
cars the corresponding dav year ago.
Produce Market.
Butter-Steady: creamerieS 23926hc;
diaries 20h @24hc
Eggs-Steady; receipts 20.T0T; at mark
cases included 1shc: firsts zoe; prime firsts
ave.
Cheese-Strong; daisies 14@hc; Twins
l4aNc; Young Americas IAN a &c; Long
Horns lao nc.
Potatoes-weak; choice to fancy SO a soc;
fair to good 90 660c.
Poultry-Steady; turkeys 14c; chickens
l3c: springs 2o927c.
Veai-steady; 80 to 80 Ib. WITS 500:
so TO IS Id. WITS 7@shc: IS to ITO lb. WITS,
6hG9he.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-06-16
NEW YORK PRonuCE.

New York. June 15.-FIour receipts % s7O;
sales 1900; dull and slower to sell.
Wheat receipts none. weakness abroad In
connection with favorable home crop news
brought out further liquidation in wheat to.
day. which broke the early market u &c
per hushel. July 23 1s-1s0s "a lie:
September I.16hG%
Rye duh; No. western s7he nominal foh
New York.
Corn receipts 1s.oOo.----
Beef steady. Pork firm; short clear
$40. 509S22
Lard strong: western S121o@2o.
Sugar raw firm; fair refining az; cen
trifugal ss-test 3 81; molasses sugar 3.I7:
refined steady: crushed S SIS; powdered s. 05
granuIAted 4.s5
Petroleum Steady; refoinsd all ports IS. as
Coffee steady; No. Rio 0sc: No. 4
Santos Sc.
Molasaes quiet: New Orleans rs a42o.
Butter Rteady; receipts 225s; western fac
tory firstH ale.
cheese steady: receipts s.1os: state full
cream specials 1sh a14kc; common to fine
10a13e
Eggs Irregular; receipts 27.1ss; State.
Pennsylvania and nearby fancy selected
white 251a 26c; do. fair to choice $40 2se;
brown and mixed fancy 23hc; do. fair TO
choice 2za csc.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-06-16
KANSAS CITY LIVE STOCK.
1IvrRPnnL GRAIN.

Idverpooi, June i5.-closing: Wheat spot
No. red western winter nominal, Future
qulet: July Sc I'D; Sept IS 6Ad; Dec
Corn spot steady New American m xe"
via galveston IS Sd FStures steady; July 5
skd: Sept IS e&d.