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New-York tribune., 1909-02-15
FRUIT GROWERS CALLED.
G0rernOr FaUors Measures against
BrO7cntdH and Gypsy Moths.

Rochester, Feb. 14.-Fruit growers IN Western
New York and, II may be. throughout the state,
have it was learned tonight. been summoned
to Albany by Governor Hughes TO take meas
vrcs against the introduction into the state of
the gypsy moth, tile brown tail moth. 1t is
understood that the1officers OF fruit growers as
sociations have been asked by the Governor to
take prompt measures for the protection of
their orchards.
Information received here is that consign-
ment or conslgnments of fruit ffected with the
pests are being brought into the state from
Ohio A conference, II is understood, will be
held in the matter in Albany early on Tuesday
forenoon.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-15
STEEL CAR AGREEMENT ENDS.
Contract with U. s. Steel Corporation Expires
-Rumors That Plant May Be Built
tBy Telegraph TO The Tribuns. ]

Pitt<burg. Feb. B.-The 9en-year agreement en-
tered into by Andrew Carnegie with the makers
of steel cars expired midnight Steel car makers
buy their plates where they see ft and at
the time the Steel Corporation, which sue
ceeded Andrew Carnegie and assumed all his agree
nlents. is longer bound 10 build steel car
plant of it's
The agreement Of Mr.. Carnegie was that If the
from him sliding scale he would refrain from
manufacturing steel cars. This agreement was
signed ten years ago to-day. and the corporation
when took over the holdings OF Mr. Carnegie also
assumed the pronlisa
Efforts TO have the agreement renewed within the
last two weeks have come to nnught. The Stand
ard Steel Car Company. which practically controls
the making OF steel cars. have asked the independ-
ent firms for prices. At the time Il is limited
that the Steel Corporation sill al once erect a
plant
New-York tribune., 1909-02-15
COOPERATION COMMITTEE TO MEET
First Session of Conservation Body Called for
March 8 in Washington.

Washington. Feb 1.-THE first meeting of the
joint committee cooperation the recently Great
ed central body OF all the conservative forces in the
country has been called for March in Washing
ton. The duties of this committee 20 formu-
late a working plan by which the conservation ac-
tvities of the federal and OF the states
shall be made to form single concerted move
ment.
There are thirty-seven state and territorial con-
servation committees Nearly fifty national
ganizatiOns have appointed conservation commit
tees. The plan is TO have the state commissions
and the national organizations submit TO the Joint
committee cooperation suggestions TO how
they can best take part in the conservation move
ment and other general ideas the question OF CO.
operation. The committee will transmit the result
of labors to the various conservation organiza
tions.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-15
THE SCORPION NEEDS REPAIR
The Celtic Kept in Italian Waters-American
Aid to Sufferers

Rome. Feb. 1.-THE United States gunboa I
Scorpion will be out Of commission for six weeks
owing to the condition OF her boilers. On this ac-
count the supply ship Celtic will remain in South
Italian waters to aid in distributing American tim
Der.
Commander Huse of the Celtic expresses the
warmest admiration for the work of the Italian
army and navy. Many OF the officers engaged in
the earthquake districts are worn out by their
labors.
The Minister Of War, Signor Giolitti has re-
ceived telegraphic dispatch from General Tar
ditf highly praising the work of the special Amer
lean relief committee which recently arrived in
Calabria The dispatch says that through this
committee the Italian authorities have been re-
lieved from many difficulties IN helping the suffer
ers in the mountains
New-York tribune., 1909-02-15
MORE SHOCKS FELT AT REGGIo.
Professor Alfani Thrown from Feet--Predicts
Two Years of Tremors.

Reggie Feb. 14.-Earth shocks more or less
strong have been experienced here during the day
professor Afani, director ofthe Florence Observa-
tory while just about TO step into a train for
Naples last evening. was thrown violently ~ the
ground by what seemed to be an unusually severe
shock. Peasants rushed to assist him TO his feet
and anxiously inquired concerning the dangers OF
further earthquakes He replied: BE calm my
children that was quake Of the fifth degree You
must not be frightened by these shocks for we viii
have them for two years more"
New-York tribune., 1909-02-15
EXCITEMENT AT COOPER UNION.
Man Falls in Fit During an Address by DR.
Crothers.

The address OF Or. Samuel M crothers before
the Peoples Institute az Cooper Union last night
was suddenly interrupted by the collapse OF man
in the audience A terrifying yell caused every
body look around and many started TO leave
their seats. The chairman shouted for order, and
when he made himself heard he explained that the
in epileptic ht. Those who sat
him when the seizure carried him Of the
hall When he recovered consciousness he said his
name James Casey.
DR.. Crotherss address Social Justice"
He said:
why is stronger and clearer T-headed
than another? To that advantage for the well
fare OF all. for humanity. II is only through the
cultivation OF intelligence that the world be
made better. Mankind collectively is becoming
better. The man believing In social justice be
intelligence OF all Of US -
New-York tribune., 1909-02-15
cH1cAeo-BUFFALo CHANNEL PLANNED
Shipping. Manufacturing and Laboring Inter-
ests of Great Lakes Behind Project.

Washington. Feb. IA deep water channel from
Chicago 70 Buffalo by way Of the 500 is in con
temptation. In few days measure will be intro
duced IN Congress providing in brief for the com
pIete survey and perhaps for the construction Of
such waterway. Behind the project are pTact-
caIly all Of the shipping manufacturing and labor
ing interests on the Great Lakes
Contracts already have been let FOR the con-
struction OF a. lock at 500 which viii acconmo-
date three OF the largest vessels the lakes
time. The depth OF water the siIis OF the new
lock will be twenty-six feet, and the cost OF ths
project will be approximately 100000.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-15
GERMAN CHARITY BALL NETS $1,000.
Committee in Charge Distributes Proces0S
Among Institutions in the City.

The German charity ball. arranged by the oacl
elor circles Of the German Lederkranz, the AiO'
and the Beethoven MannerchOr. given on Ihur~
da1- the 4th at the waIdorfAstOria. nettsd the sun
~ sI1 600 OF this sum the committee IN chargs has
contributed to the German Hospital and Dlspen-
sary S2O0o to St. Marks Hospital 1880. to 81
Franciss Hospital 1850. the German Polyclinie
81 300 the German Society $780, the Isabella Home
q 900. the wartburg Orphans Farm School SaS
tbs Dsutscher Frauen Verein saO0 and the Wsst
Side German Dlspensary 500 .
The committee in charge rendered Harry =
EschweRe a vote OF thanks for the untiring en-
ergy with which he managed the ball
New-York tribune., 1909-02-15
CIVIL WAR VETERAN STARVING.
Member Of the Army of the Potomac Aons
and Helpless in Empty Flat.

John Kearns. eighty-nine years old. veteran u
the Civil War who fought under General 6ranl
and was wounded at the battle Of Fair OAKS va
found in a helpless and starving condition II d
room at No. $50 Second avenue last night ana Wa
removed TO Bellevue Hospital His condiuoh =
serious.
Tenants in the house who heard groals Guns
from a room in a rear apartment the third n1''
notified a patrolman Of the East S5th street 30
station The latter called ambulance -
Bellevue. Dr. Burke. who answered the eai' -
that the old soldier appeared TO be III ana S1- :,
and had not in hts opinion, had any lnlH7 ~
for many hours.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-15
CUBAN LIBERALS MAKE TERMS
President and Vice-President Reach Agree
ment on FactionaI Questions

Havana, Feb 14-Arter a long conference at the
palace tonight between President Comes snd
Vice-President Zayas. for the purpose of making
terms for the fusion their rival factions of the
Liberal party. President Gomez announced that
an agreement had been reached, and that com
mittee had been appointed TO arrange the da,s{Is
This agreement is considered of the utmost i'm
portance, in vieeof recent reports that irreconcta
bic differences had arisen between the MigueIista
and Zayista sections Of the party
New-York tribune., 1909-02-15
TULANE TO GIVE Dr. ELIOT DEGREE

New Orleans Feb. H-President Charles W
Eliot OF Harvard University. who Is TO deliver the
Founders Day address az Tulane University here
March g. will receive that time the degree
of Doctor OF Laws from Tulane. The degree will
also be conferred Henry Vignaud. first secre-
tary of the American Embassy at Paris. native
OF New Orleans.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-15
GIRL VAS NAN 9 YEARS.
Became Member of Several Secret
Fraternities.
tBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

ST. Louis. Feb. 14-Nine years posing as a
man is enough for William" Winters. brown
eyed brunette. who admits her name is Miss
Lillian Winters. She donned mems clothes and
ran away from Galveston. She has deceived
closest friends here including a landlady, with
whom she boarded for years
Miss Winters's sex was discovered yesterday,
when she WAS taken TO the City Hospital for
treatment following her arrest in raid q
lid lifting" club, whose membership was re-
strictei to men. SO complete was her mas
ouerade that she applied and accepted for
membership in several secret fraternities.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-15
PAINTING BY Ell GRECO STOLEN

Madrid, Feb. l4--It is announced that a vaIuah M,
painting wood by Domenico Theotoeopul:. bet
ter known as El Greco has been stolen from the
Prado Museum. The thieves carried of The fram,
as well as the picture. Few attendants are en-
ployed at the museum
New-York tribune., 1909-02-15
AN ACCIDENT TO THE BRUTUs.
Collier Which Left Colon for Willemstad Fails
to Reach Port on Time.

Willemstad Curacao. Feb. 1.-THE United States
collier BTutus, which due here this morning
from Colon with coal for the vessels, had not
arrived at q late hour this afternoon. II is under
stood that the BrutuS has had an accident, the
nature of which. however. has not been made pub
liz
New-York tribune., 1909-02-15

Paris Feb. i4-Jose de J. Paul the special Nenez-
uelan envoy, expressed himself to-day as greatly
pleased that protocol had been signed by his gov
ernment and the United States. lie hoped that the
resumption OF Venezuelan diplomatic relations
would soon be effected in Europe. well as in
America
New-York tribune., 1909-02-15
TRADE WITH CURACAO RENEWED
Venezuela Revokes Decree-Senor Paul
Pleased with American Protocol.

Wiemstad. Feb 1.-THE Venezuelan government
has revoked the decree prohibiting the traffic IN
small vessels between Curacao and Venezuela.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-15
A GEORGE WASHINGTON PICTURE.

Handsome photosravurs of the famous Stuart
portrait OF George Washington with next Sun
days Tribune. Also opening chapters of Louis
irseSs new ssefys = ne silent 6arrler. =.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-15

Paris, Feb. 14-Naoum Pacha, the Turkish
Ambassador 10 France according to the
Temps" says that the resignation OF kianaii
Pacha is only an internal crisis. such as might
happen in any country. and is provided for by
the constitution. The crisis will be ended, ne
says by the formation Of a new Ministry. and
all will pass peacefully It cannot in any way
ALLEVIATE the sympathies and confidence of Eu-
rope in Young Turkey.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-15
TO YIELD SURPRISES

Continued from first page.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1909-09-01
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
Fort Lee Holds Another Big Meeting
and dominates Mayor John c.
Abbott,

A Republican caucus was held IL
Fort Lee at Schlosser's Hall Saturday
night, September II. There was
large attendance, Palisade sending
twenty-five, the largest delegation
ever sent on any occasion, and it wa
a matter of considerable interest tc
the Fort Lee people to see so man,
Palisadians present.
The object of the caucus was t.
make nominations for borough Off
GERS at the coming election. The
meeting was called to order by Mayor
Abbott, and after his opening re
marks he called for nominations TO
permanent chairman, and upon mo
ton of Charles T. Logan, Samuel J
Corker was called to the chair by
unanimous vote. Arthur Carson wa,
also unanimously elected secretary.
Hon. John c. Abbott, the presen
mayor, was put in nomination by
Vincent b. Kelly, of Palisade, who
made neat little speech. There wa
no one else named, so Mayor Abbott
was unanimously chosen to be the
standard bearer 1t was reported thai
Alderman Wood might run as an in
dependent Republican candidate, but
during the evening he denied this to
Palisadian representative. The Dem
ocrats, it is understood, will nominate
ex-Mayor McAvoy.
Samuel ]. Corker and Arthur Ker-
vein were nominated for councilmel
and each made felicitous remarks
over the honor Mayor Abbott also
made one of his characteristic littl,
speeches in accepting the honor o
being the party's candidate again.
Gerome Saeta and James Over
tubessing were named as candidates
from districts Nos. I and two on the
County Executive Committee. Pat
rick Hatrnell, James F. Darrell and
John F. Rutter were nominated for
constable, and George F. Rodeles wa:
nominated for justice of the peace.
The meeting was very enthusiastic.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1909-09-01
Joseph Wolpert.

Joseph Wolpert, the wideawake
energetic and very popular proprietor
of the news and refreshment stands
at the Junction, was the first person
to render aid to the woman balloon
list who recently fell on the North
Jersey track Credit was given to
another for this gallant assistance
but it was unintentional. Joe" Vol
pert is ever ready to do what he can
for others. His accommodating
methods have won him many friends
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1909-09-01
Joke on Fred Bull.

Fred Bull is ever alert to see the
humorous side of everything, but re-
Gently he had the joke turned on him.
He was feeling hard up and went TO a
friend to borrow twenty dollars. The
latter was in the same plight and Bull
says before the visit was over he had
loaned him twenty himself
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1909-09-01
THE HUDSON-FULTON
CELEBRATION
Palisade to be Center for Obtaining
Best Views of Naval Parades and
River Pageants - Grand Stands
Erected Along the Cliff Front 28e
Feet Above River.

Feet Above River.
Preparations in Palsade for the
great Hudson Fulton celebration be-
ginning September IS, have beer
making for some time, and the out
look is now favorable for large
crowds on this side of the Hudson tC
watch the river pageants and naval
parades
On the cliff front in the center OF
Palisade, along the new esplanadt
(Manatauck avenue) a company has
been formed to erect a great grand
stand seating 5000 people. Sales arc
now going on for these seats at all
the leading New York hotels and
other ticket dealers Palisadians
themselves, that is, bona fide resi-
dents, will be allowed seats at one
half the regular price That is, on,
dollar seats will be fifty cents, on M
to the three dollar ones, which will
be $I.5o. A great crowd is expected
and the entire grand stand will ne
doubt be sold out long before tn
opening day. The stand and its
operation is in the hands of Mr.
Harry F. Herring.
In the park there will be anothe
large grand stand erected The view
from both points will be the most
commanding of any along the top
of the palisades, ESQ feet above the
Hudson
Following is the list of important
events that are to be viewed from
the grand stands:
On September IS, the naval parade.
in which five squadrons of vessels will
circle the warships which are to be
anchored from Forty-second street to
I75th street in the Hudson River, and
the official reception of the Clermon
and Half Moon. The head of parade
will reach I3oth street about $40 P
NJ. going up the river
Evening OF September 25, the yes
sells will be Illuminated and there will
be grand display of fireworks. Tho
parade will be in the same formation
as the days parade. The head Of
parade will reach I3oth street about
$40 f. M. going up the river
On September FL, there will be air
ship flights from Governors Island
up the Hudson river and back. The
hours to be announced later.
On September Goth, there will b.
aquatic sports consisting of rowing
races from Forty-second street to
I75th street, participated in by crews
from the different vessels represented.
The time 10 be announced later by
the ranking officer, who will probably
be the British admiral.
On September 80, there will be held
motor boat races from Forty-second
street up the river and back. The
time to be announced later Probabl,
at about 10 A. NJ
On October I, big parade to start
up the river. Formation in vicinity
OF Spuyten Duyvil Time to be an
nounced later, probably about z:3o
A. NJ
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1909-09-01
SPECIAL ELECTION.
Several Amendments to State Consti-
tuition Revising Present Law.

There was a special election held in
New Jersey September IA for the
purpose of amending the State Con-
stitution revising existing laws relat-
ing TO trying cases in court and other
matters. Indications point to the
amendments carrying.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1909-09-01
Tailor at the Junction.

n Rucci, tailor, formerly of Grant
wood. has opened up a tailoring es-
adjustment in the Benedict building
at the Junction. He will call at resi-
dences for clothing to be pressed
cleaned or repaired.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1909-09-01
James Mahoney, Blacksmith.

James Mahoney, a we'll known
mechanic OF Grantwood, has opened a
general blacksmith and wheelwright
shop on the Gorge road near Ander-
son avenue. He does good repair
work and renders prompt service. He
IS worthy and needs your patronage.
DIR. and Mrs. Sinclair Royle of New
York were recently the guests Of the
Y. B. kellys in Edgewood lane. DR.
Royle Is brother of Edwin Royle.
author OF The Squaw Man" and
other popular plays.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1909-09-01
JOE KEHOE
THE PAINTER

do nothing but paint. Painting all the time
l never let up. l paint houses, inside and out.
paint signs from fences to gold letters. | paint
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19

IOWA CITY La Dec R-spsaaL-
Th-se hun67ed zulsEs students VII leave
Des Tome on a EpecIEl u-ain M1ndaF ar
srnool Dscsmber = bound for RorneErsr
X T u arIsnd rha gEAdrsnniRl c1ureuuun
O. me L-u-eraEuuEal Srndsnr c-Jursnuun. a
ueeuuE Whirh EIu ErrrhG Gg8 Young men
and women from al over me word
The Convention opens on ne morning 4
Dersmbsr - c-uu1lnGiaE Hnrl January :
John r ON pruhaaly me n1E pruutnanr
Young Msn's Christian association worker
aE1uE VII be ans q hs many noted men
on uae program n iasr cuuusuran ~
me 1rEAnlzauun vas he'd AZ Nasnviue
Teu1- IN IN
The Iowa EradaNEE laGre Des Muinsf Al
sM Monday Ef-Erno0n following Chrau-
mas DrauelnE On the Chicago a North
western. the WI pick up d-sieeHuuns a.
Amea. Cs6U Rapids Clinton ana oth~r
surung culEElE1s Eaung Aeu-E Christian a.
anciElun csnuErs me HaEksrs delarnrinr
mkss me wabash on a. Chicago fur Rouh-
zsrsT su8ps W1l be mads e EtAE1uA Fanz
Buffhln. erc-
Fuurrsen Euung msa and Euaeh. Gruum-
panied By Pr1L J L GIlin- Acf11E head
q @s asp4rrmsu1 q PonnuA1 sasAsmy n
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19

had encouraged criticism y member II
By those under Ftm.
The house adjourned a. s:5s , Il Uurl
Monday
The senate WIS moi n session todav.
Pork BzrreIs- Lining ID.
A light for riEht-of-wHy between the rwo
great pork barrels" Of congress, NE PR
3scrsd rivers AID h=rburs -apur1p-4a1un bLu
and he public building bil "a IN sshL
The house cammirtse On public buildings
and grounds today AT its arst meeting o.
me session czuvasssd the Situation and
me uDshur Wss a decisiGr ~ let matters
resi- NIL about ne rrst Of February. Hhen
nune Ecuon VII be taken A. 70 eirheT
framing a general BIZ EnaCn might AEET-
safe AuTrhinE ID 70 ssA@hM1 81 SID
uhe subject unr1l nez year
MeEuums me rivers and hHrburs commit
- = E1inE ahead with expec-Eliuu q
presenting a genera bin and VIII hold =
number a heE-inE between January S ard
70 and VII then begin preparing No
MEASURE.
Land for Colorado
E-spreseuzavs Taylor q Colorado lur-a
anred z hu IN me house today 70 E-a1-
and convey 70 the sIEus - Colorado by
me federal E0rerumsut o 400 acres OF
pubho lands Etng within and without the
tursst reserves u thar STATE 70 be SOLD
a. the rats Of s. per acre q settlers IN
laD-acrs lots and he proceeds devoted &c
maintaining me pUhhe highways d thHl
STATE The dHpuHrUn q the land 70 u be
under the erection q TIRE state land ouErd
az Coloradn.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19
Council Bluffs
Schools Close
TO Holidays
Special Programs Are Given BY
Pupils and Parents ATtgad IN
Gsodly Numbers.

The uuhac SCHOOLS q C0uncl Elufts
closed res u-1ay 1ftHrnoon for the Ca-E-
vaealan ~ rvo weeEs and VIII re-
a-ar M1uluv. 1a-uzrT O. In a. q the
=-nded 4cnaulE hoaEav praCramE were
even. Christmas trees beng Al important
s-s1-ura q lhn exercises n Lhe lover grades
~.s Ff-dp-rr--s NJ eHpurnaa exercises
we're seid In any u the buldt1Es the
t5sa pe7r rather us make h a lHT 81 en-
Jo~ur-- FOR the pupils. In sume ~ the
auIduu sus-eupucou views -Hpp-upriuze 20
ssrsun were Even- ne sur9ec1s being
explained by the teachers
Al t.s hlEa school e. assembly the
-eI-a -a1 Literary society held a pre-
H-tua- contest % select the declE1uer 5u
the annual 1untesr with the FhlouEIhiaus
me bcvr society. THE pruE-ED WIS
rpened ny music by rhe high scho0- or
eharrrn. which also rendered a closing
selection. The program consisted q ne
folop1nE declHuarous
Erta Baird - Arena Scene FROM ono
ads
H0rtenzs wf1d--Keuruck- Belle
Nv-xle Bock- Deach Of A-sRces
Ma-iHr JA-vis-Eow uns La Ele stakes
We're Lest
Miss ETA Raird was awarded FIRST place
and Miss NariHn jars sscsnd The
Judges were County Superintendeut Z p
Jackson. Mr. J. H Bevsrdes y Rev.
George Euv n the Second Presbyterian
church
The couresr with the PhEOmEtrianE VIZ
Re held January 2 in the aueir7rium Of tai
aiEh schoo-
Al che close q school IL the u~frernour
NJ Fhloun1hians save an open Prog-H-
Consisting q sDezk-aE rnuEc ny the Glsl
-luh a1c a dshArH upon rhs postal saving
hH-k question, led ~ Harry Cooper and
william Lewis.
Thursday ev ming the Members Of II
Delta Tan Literary snri-v gave a r-usics
p-oE1Eu AZ tne high school auditu-iuu
which was vel stnsuded ny the parent
and friends q the Pu1rs. The program wa
as follows
Essay On 5nnE-FrRnceE McIurvrs-
vance River" Helen HEC-iCk-N
vocal solo-"Mv Rosu-v Matte Greer
Piano Duet 1rsaksn, Era Baird an
MarIe Green.
Vocz from II Tr0-u10rs
Sarah Hayden
Pszno solo-~Old Black Joe, Sarah Prizes
TIE pa-ochiHl schools do not closs a
the holidays until next Wednesday. II
VACATION VII last until January ; and a.
prUpr1Hre exercises VII be hsld n al tire
Of the schools NEXT ws6nesdzy.