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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-04-18

The Postal department is to try mail boxes
in the street cars They ought to be popular,
and should not be expensive. But are the
conductors and motormen to be postal officials ,
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-04-18

The report that Carrie Nation was dead is
denied. However, as il news item, at least She
is not very much alive now
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-04-18

1t required but two or three shots to sink
the old Texas Luckily, the Spanish gunners
weren't .'onto the Job at Santiago
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-04-18

Those who ignore advertising
and advertisements fall short of
their opportunities.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-04-18

Only reliable advertisers thrive.
The public realizes on their risk.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-04-18

Brander Matthews advises us all to spell 'Sas
we darn please. Thanks; but that's what
everybody has been doing right along.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-04-18

The Camorrist trial is postponed until after
Easter. Those conducting the wild and hyster
zeal proceedings ne doubt needed the rest
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-04-18

The New York capitol it seems. was built
Of drilled granite Did the grafters do the
drilling" rs alleged9
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-04-18

Admiral Togo will return home from the
coronation by way Of the United States. but
he has not asked for meeting with his name
sake. IIaShimura Togo
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-04-18

1t is announced from Mexico that peace is
sure in the near future and that Madero has
just perfected his plans for an active fighting
campaign. This is about as usual
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-04-18

Patronize home industry. We
spend our money in Tonopah.-
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-04-18

Diaz will retire after effectng certain re!
forms, is the latest rumOr Reform in Mexico
promises to be long time in making its APP
pearance.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-04-18
FAMOUS COOK OF NEVADA
DIES IN THE HOSPITAL

Albert Johnson, a negro, aged "a
years, died at the county hospital
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-04-18

lhem places on the house committees; but it
was really the business of the democratic ma
jority to take care of them
The Postal department is to try mail boxes
in the street cars They ought to be popular,
and should not be expensive But are the
conductors and motormen to be postal officials?
1t is announced from Mexico that. peace is
sure in the near future and that NTadero has
Just perfected his plans for an active fighting
campaign. This is about as usual
Admiral Togo will return home from the
coronation by way Of the United States but
he has not asked for meeting with his name
sake, Hashimura Togo
Diaz will retire after effecting certain rel
forms, is the latest rumor. Reform in Mexico
promises to be long time in making its APP
pearance.
The Camorrist trial is postponed until after
Easter. Those conducting the wild and hyster-
zeal proceedings doubt needed the rest
Brander Matthews advises us all to spell "as
we darn please" Thanks; but that's what
everybody has been doing right along.>
1t required but two or three shots to sink
the old Tcxas Luckily the Spanish gllnnrrs
"rfeH u ONO the JoD at santiago.
We trust Mexico'S reform" cabinet will
start for the peace dove with salt shakers in
their hands about the first thing
"
The report that Carrie Nation was dead is
denied However, as Il news item at least She
is not very much alive now
The New York capitol it seems was built
of drilled granite. Did the grafters do the
drilling" as alleged9
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-04-18

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The Washington herald., 1911-07-27
VICE PRESIDENT "STUNG."
Obliged to Pay for Set of Bool
Which Were "Presentedo to Him.

Obliged to Pay for Set of Book.
Which Were "Presented" to Him.
From the Popular Magazine.
The book agent approached respectfully
the desk Of James S. Sherman, the Vice
President Of the United States
This set Of books is for you. free OF
charge. There are a few celebrated men
to whom We wish to give a set, thus az.
fording you pleasure and giving the books
valuable advertisement. Please sign this
receipt"
Mr.. Sherman signed and smiled. The
books were handsome.
Three months later another agent ap-
peared. asking payment for the books.
But they were presented to me-" OBJ
jected the Vice President.
In return for this receipt and promise
to pay explained the agent smoothly,
producing the paper Sherman had signed.
The Vice President sighed, made out his
check for the required amount. said some
thing about being stung, and was about
to hand the check over. On second
thought he drew it back and wrote on
1t this Endorsement:
This check is in full payment for a
set of books which are not worth a darn,
but the money Is cheerfully paid in ac-
acknowledgement of the smooth way In
which a gentlemanly book agent came 1t
over your Uncle Jim"
The Washington herald., 1911-07-27
President Taft's Message.

Every right-minded citizen will give
President Taft full credit for the
straightforward and fearless manner in
which he presents his side of the Con-
troller Bay controversy. 1t did not
need, in fact, his assurance that he is
in sympathy with all reasonable and
patriotic men in preventing the valuable
resources of Alaska from being ex-
plotted for the benefit of greedy, alb
sorbing, and monopolistic corporations
and syndicates." No one knowing him
could believe otherwise. When he
shows, as he does, that the opening of
the Controller Bay land to entry has not
given to any corporation or individual
q monopolistic advantage; when he as
serts, with evidence, that there was no
secrecy in the Executive order, and
when he demonstrates that, after all, the
situation is amply safeguarded by legis-
lation, the country must accept his
statements at their full face value
Mr.. Taft has right to feel indignant
at the attempt to besmirch him by in
sinuating that he was unduly influenced
in his action through friendliness to
his brother. In discussing at length the
alleged "Dick-to-Dick" postscript and
in cbaracterizing it as willful fabrica-
ton and falsely and maliciously SANDER
Gus, as we'll as in demonstrating the
improbability of its existence, he uses
vigorous language, fully warranted by
the occasion. No one can read his pres
entation without being convinced that
he has acted with a full sense of his
official duty; that he has been sincere
and honest, and that he is entitled to alb
solute vindication.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-27
The Conduit Road.

The announcement of Col. William
c. Langhtt, United States engineer off,
Ger in charge of the Washington aque-
duct, that public use of the Conduit
road may have to be restricted, is un-
welcome news, yet not entirely unex-
pected. The engineer officer reports
that the road is so badly in need of re-
surfacing that it may be necessary to
bar the public from it until it is re-
paired Such a condition would be a
calamity to the District. 1t is a de-
Iightful driveway, and Maryland farm
ers utilize it to a large extent.
1t is surprising that so few good roads
exist in this immediate section. With
the government supporting a good roads
bureau in its Department of Agricul-
ture, the surrounding country should
afford the finest examples of good road
building. President Tafts recent pre-
dicament a few miles outside of Wash
ington demonstrated the necessity of
road improvement in this vicinity on a
larger scale than that undertaken by
private enterprise, as in the case of the
Leesburg and Falls Church and Fairfax
pixies.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-27
President Taft's Signature Is .
Placed on the Reciprocity Bill
Senator Penrose Receives the Gold Pen with Which
Executive Signed Document

There were a few informal congratula-
tions for the President and Secretary
Hilles brought in an armful of congratu-
latory telegrams and letters which had
been arriving at the White House all day.
Some were long and stilted epistles,
and some short and characteristicaily
American. Citizen Schmidlapp, OF Gin
cinnati, telegraphed the one homely word,
Shake" Andrew Carnegie told the
President that he was sure II he could
finish peace treaties with all the rest
of the world on top Of this reciprocity
business there would ne nothing else in
this wide world left for him to do. The
kilograms came from notables III over
the country, from Canada, and a great
many of them from Europe, L lis far
too long to index.
The bill had been brought to the White
House at about 1:30. immediately after 1t
had been signed by Speaker Clark. When
the Secretary of the Senate cans upon
the floor OF the House to announce that
the Senate had passed the reciprocity
bill there was loud applause.
That means the end OF the session is
almost here, thank the Lord" cried
Democrat in the rear of the chamber
when the racket had died away.
Indeed a sense Of relief springinS from
this was the foundation of the celebra-
ton yesterday which attended the final
rites of the signing Of the Canadian reci-
procity bill.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-27

At 3:11 o'clock yesterday afternoon
President Taft affixed his signature to
the reciprocity bill. thereby making it
the law of the land. Very little cere-
mony marked the elimination Of the
longest and hardest fight which President
Taft has had in his administration.
Secretary of State Knox stood at the
desk beside Mr.. Taft when he signed
the measure. The President used a gold
fountain pen, purhased for this occasion.
and which will be presented as souve-
mir to Senator Penrose, chairman of the
Senate Finance Committee, who steered
the bill through the Senate. Secretary
of Commerce and Labor Nagel. Secretary
Hilles. and Representative Martin Little
ton, of New York. who had been the
Presidents luncheon guests, were the
only other officials present in the room.
A squad of photographers had lined their
cameras up opposite the President Mr..
Taft walked into the room, shook hands
with the few people there, and went
straight to his desk. First he looked st
the cameras and then beckoned to Sc :
retary Knox.
You'll have to come over here and
get into this" he said. This is your
party, too"
Mr.. Taft took up the pen and quickly
wrote his name. Its DONE" said Sec
retary Knox.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-27
mr.. WICKERSHAM
IN STEEL INQUIRY
Relations of Harvester Trust
to Combine Under Probe.

Attorney General Wickersham appeared
before the Stanley steel investigating
committee Of the House Of Representa-
tives yesterday. He was called to testify
relative to the relations of the Interna-
tional Harvester Company with the
United States Steel Corporation, Chair
man Stanley having introduced in EVIL
dence a report on the operations of the
harvester company made to Attorney
General Bonaparte, in 1906, by Burdette
c. Townsend, a special assistant in the
Department Of Justice.
Mr.. Townsend recommended In his re-
port a further investigation with view
to prosecution. Mr. Wickersham's atten-
ton was directed to this report but the
Attorney General replied that he knew
nothing about II. Asked IL he could give
a reason why the government had not
acted in this case, the Attorney General
replied: II can only surmise: I have no
knowledge on the subject. My surmise is
that action was suspended pending the
decisions Of the Supreme Court in the
Standard OIL and American Tobacco
cases. Very many of the questions in
volved in the two prosecutions named
would naturally be involved in this case"
The Attorney General was then excused.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-27

Sea Girt. N. j., July 2s-Charged with
characterizing Gov. Wilson as an migrate
and liar when offering the toast in the
presence Of q number of officers OF the
New Jersey National Guard, James r.
Nugent, chairman of the Democratic
State committee, has been the target for
the strongest kind of condemnation all
through the camp of the guard.
The assertion Is said to have been
made at restaurant In Avon last night.
The story has been verified by half
dozen who were present. and the man.
ner in which Nugent made the remarks
has led several who were present TO go
to the governor to-day and assure him
II the story came to the newspapers they
were ready to testify to the lansuage
used by the State chairman. The gov
ernor had nothing to say about the mat
ter for publication when seen Tonight
Before a dining-room full Of people, II
Is alleged, Nugent. without any warning.
rose from his seat and offered the fol-
lowing toast the latter part being given
In deathlike silence:
II propose . toast TO the governor OF
New Jersey, the eommander-in-chlef OF
the militia: he's an migrate and he's q
Liar. mean woodrow Wiison. irepeat-
The Washington herald., 1911-07-27
Value Of Shade Trees.

The New York Court of Appeals has
approved an award of damages in the
sum of $500 in favor of property owner
against contracting company for the
destruction of each shade tree abutting
his property, with an additional $1,000
for incidental damage to his estate.
This is probably the highest value that
has ever been set upon city shade trees,
and demonstrates that there is a value
to the tree not to be computed by its
timber or its fruit.
While the great value Of forests as
regards their timber product, as well as
their aid in the conservation of rain
fall, has been thoroughly established,
there is opportunity for more lessons
in the value of urban shade trees. Com
munities nowadays are taking great
pride in their trees, appreciating the fact
that their shade adds to the comfort of
living, especially in summer time, and
thus contributes to the value of homes
and of real estate in general. Here in
Washington these shade trees are one of
the city's assets, perhaps appreciated more
by the newcomer or visitor than by the
resident who has been long accustomed
to them. The trees which we have
should be carefully conserved. and at
every opportunity more trees should be
planted. The shade trees of city streets
should be regarded as a public mstitu-
ton, factor in the public health and
comfort, to be sustained and developed
as public institution.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-27
CANNOT SECURE
DISTRICT QUORUM
Local Legislation Sadly Neg
lected by Committee.

Important measures affecting the Dis
trict of Columbia, for which a way for
passage at the present extra session has
been cleared by the House leaders, are
in a fair way to go by the board on ac-
count OF the lack of interest of the House
committee assigned to give them pre-
liminary consideration. A two days eff
fort on the part OF the chairman of the
Committee on the District of Columbia
to assemble a quorum of that body for
the purpose of attacking a sessions ac-
cumulation of business has resulted in
failure.
Calls for another meeting of the District
committee fall due this morning. Chair
man Johnson, pursuing his determined
course to give his committee every op-
portunity to meet and dispatch the mass
of business now before II, yesterday sent
out calls for an additional meeting of
the committee for tomorrow. II a
quorum of members fails to respond to
the summons for to-day's meeting, he will
instruct the clerk of the committee to
schedule meetings for Saturday and Mon
day.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-27
After Condemnation, Punishment.

1t is all very well for the coroner's
jury at Bridgeport to hold the New
York, New Haven and Hartford Rail
road criminally negligent in the matter
of the Bridgeport disaster. 1t is more
important, however, that the punish
ment merited by the tragedy shall be
visited upon the officials who are cul-
pable
Washington had a sad interest in the
accident. For this reason the subse-
quent proceedings in the case will be
given close attention here. Somebody
was to blame for a wanton sacrifice OF
human life. The penalty ought to be
swift and sure.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-27
French Pretenders.

What is the status to-day of the sew
eral pretenders to the throne" of
France? Interest in this question has
been aroused by the recent death of
their relative, Princess Clothilde. Prince
T Napoleon has issued a manifesto, de-
ploring the disturbed state of France
and emphasizing the order maintain
ing functions of imperialism. He sug-
gests that the only remedy for the
strikes of state employees and the riots
of the wine growers of the Champagne
is to be found in the restoration of the
policy of the First Consul" He re-
frains from using the word emperor" "
Naturally, he adds that he will not
seek to take advantage of these dis
turbances to place himself in line of
promoting his individual interests, thus
proclaiming that the office must seek
the man.
The Duke of Orleans, though the
representative of staid Bourbon royalty,
and supposed to be the very antithesis
of mob rule, appears inclined to ap-
peal to the spirit of disorder. 1t is,
perhaps, a relic of Boulangism still
tainting the noble faction which once
was typihed in the ultra aristocratic
Faubourg ST. Germain. The duke
has separated himself from the tradi-
tions of his house-both Orleans and
Bourbon-and has associated himself
with the forces representing disorder
and worse, one of his leading spokes-
men openly declaring that "in a su-
preme crisis Royalists and Reds will
be found on the same side of the bar
ricade" The Apaches and the Came
lots du Roi now are the chief sup
porters of the royalist cause, which
once was led by the exile of Frohsdorff,
the Count de Paris.
The attitude of the Bonapartist is
more digni6ed than that of the royalist,
but both are futile. They promise no
good result TO either of the pre-
tenders nor any harm to the republic.
France may be suffering from one Of
her periodical ministerial weaknesses
and instability. but there Is no sign
The Washington herald., 1911-07-27
MEXICAN AFFAIRS
GROWING SERIOUS
Ambassador Wilson Here to
Confer with Taft.

Henry Lane Wilson, American Am
bassador to Mexico, arrived in this city
last night, and is at the Shoreham. Mr..
Wilson came here in response to sum-
mons from Secretary Knox to report to
President Taft and confer with him on
the Mexican situation.
Mr.. Wilson will also explain the report
alleging he neglected to pay proper re-
spect and failed to arise at a large public
function given at Mexico City when the
American national hymn was played. 1t
was reported that every one present
arose with the exception Of Ambassador
Wilson, who, however, denied the
story as being out OF the whole cloth.
The situation in Mexico has again as
sumed a grave aspect on account of al
legged disaffection among the followers OF
Madero and the refusal of certain in
surgent leaders to disband and discharge
their armed followers. American inter
ests in Mexico mount into the hundreds
OF millions, and the State Department
has been appealed to repeatedly to make
every effort to secure more efficient pro-
lection for them.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-27
sum OF $500 LEFT
TO CLERGY FUND
Will of Caroline A. Black
Provides for Widows.

The trustees of the Fund for the Re-
lief of Widows and Orphans Of De-
ceased Clergyman and of Aged, Infirm,
and Disabled Clergymen will receive $500
from the estate of Caroline c. Black,
whose will, dated September q, 1910. was
filed yesterday. Miss Bertha A. Brown
is to receive $500. the residue to go to
her son. II. Campbell Black. who is also
named as executor.
Two hundred dollars is bequeathed to
the Thomas Literary Society for Masses
by the will of John +. Dugan, fled yes
terday. The residue Is devised to the
testator's wife. Mrs. Mary A. Dugan
The will OF Madeline II. Edmonston d.
rects that the proceeds from her per-
sonal property be used for the benefit of
Madeline Edmonston Canlett until she
reaches the age Of twenty-one. when she
Is to receive the estate outright
The wiz OF DR.. Isaac Wright Black
burn. dated June Il. 1911. was recorded
yesterday. One hundred dollars each Is
devised to Winnie Ralston. Of Wilmer
ding. Pa; Juniata Cuppt OF New Paris.
Pa; Eva c. Davis and Helen Davis OF
Alum Bank. Pa. The residue is be-
queathed 70 the wife. Ara Cecilia Black
burn
The Washington herald., 1911-07-27

Atlanta, July 2s.-Fixing good charac-
ter as a requisite for qualifying to vote,
and determining good character by the
test Of respect for good womanhood, is
the intent Of proposed change in the
constitution Of Georgia, fathered by Rep
resentative J. J.. Slade, of Muscogee
County, and favorably reported to the
legislature by the committee on con-
stitutional amendments. The friends Of
the amendment frankly admit its pur-
pose is to forever disfranchise the negro.
Discussing the measure before the COM
mittee Capt Slade declared that 1t will
The Washington herald., 1911-07-27
CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY
BY A, w. MACY.

MAKING THE CONSTITUTION.
Making the Constitution OF the
United States was not an easy
task. The convention sat daily
in Philadelphia from May rs to
September II, 1887. There were
some very able men in 1t, and on
some questions there were almost
as many opinions as there were
members. The discussions were
carried on in a dignified manner,
but a great deal of compromising
was necessary in order to reach
an agreement. On July 10 Gen.
Washington, president of the
convention, wrote Hamilton that
he almost despaired of a favor
able outcome, and regretted hav-
ing had anything to do with the
matter. When the Constitution
was finally framed up and signed
1t was agreed to forward 1t to
Congress-, which should submit 1t
TO the various legislatures. ond
that 1t should be considered
adopted when ratified by the leg
islatures of nine States. In the
State legislatures 1t had a rocky
road to travel. The ninth State
to adopt 1t was New Hampshire.
on June 81. 1Tss. New York.
North Carolina. and Rhode Island
adopted IT later. In only three
States, Delaware, New Jersey,
and Georgia, was the legislative
vote to adopt It unanimous. Penn
sylvania adopted It, ty a two
thirds majority. In Rhode Island
the majority was only two. In
other States the vote stood: Con-
necticut. f2s to 40: Massachusetts,,
1877 to 1853: Maryland, ss to IL;
South Carolina, 1l9 to Is: New
Hampshire. 81 TO 46; Virginia.
50 to 20.
Copyright. isai, b Joseph B. BcwieA)
To-nsrrsw-eAa Englfshnss
Whe Was Loyal to
Amer1cs.y
The Washington herald., 1911-07-27
DISTRICT BILLS INTRODUCED.
Anacostia River Lands Subject ts
Commissioners' Measure.

Anacostia River Lands Subject to
Commissioners' Measure.
At the request OF the District Commits
sioners. Chairman Johnson. Of the Dis
trict Committee OF the House, yesterday
introduced a bill to repeal various acts
relating to the conveyance to Sidney Bic
ber and others OF titles of the United
States to block 1l31 and certain other
lands lying along the Anacostia River.
The proposed measure is announced 10
be a step in the procedure, heretofore
undertaken, to establish correct title to
these lands, over which there has been
a long contest.
Representative Talbot, of Maryland,
yesterday introduced a bill requiring the
Washington, Spa Springs and Greta Rail-
road to grant transfers In the District of
Columbia to the line of the Washington
Railway and Electric Company at Fiji
teenth and H streets northeast, and to
require the last-named concern to grant
a similar concession in return.
Representative Curley, of Massachu-
setts, yesterday introduced a bill fixing
the pay of messengers, watchmen, and
janitors in the government buildings of
Washington at 500 for the first year of
service, $500 for the second year, and $500
for each subsequent year of service.