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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
Menphis Has a Bad Fire Loss.

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 29.-F'ire, early
this morning, in the large department
store of b. Lowenstein & Bros. caused
damage approXimated at from $4,000 to
S150. 900: fully insured. The chief dam
age was from water. The origin Of the
fire is unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

The last day of the year 1903 will be
marked by what will doubtless prove
the greatest social event of the WIN
ter--the military ball of Bayard Co..
L. r., K. of F., at the armory. Prepa-
rations have been under way for sew
eral weeks and the members expect to
make it red letter night for the sd
REGIMENT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

John Dewitt Miller will deliver his
lecture In the Citizens course at the
city Opera house, Monday evening.
The next entertainment in the course
will be given by the Westminster Abb
hey boy sOpranOs, Jan. IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
Insta ntIy Killed BY Cars.

Gladstone. Mimi, Dec. 25.-Emery
Sheldon and Eli Kemp Of Highwood
were run over by a train and instantly
killed. while driving across the track
four miles east of this place, last night
IT is thought they were asleep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

One of the local blacksmiths is re-
ported to have made Sl5 in one lore
noon, The owners of horses say mat
10 or u miles over the roads now IS
enough to send hours to the SHOP TO
have the shoes sharpened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

At the Methodist church. Sunday
morning, the pastor. Rev. G. r. Palmer,
VIII preach at 1880; Sunday School at
II; Junior Endeavor at 4; Senior En-
deavor at 6; general praymeeting at I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

Christmas was observed at the Cath
Ole church, Thursday evening, with
special serves. The church was beau
fully decorated with candles. and other
brilliant illuminations; fine musical
program was rendered. AT II o'clock,
the bell was tOlled, announcing the glad
tiding that Christmas had come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

practice 1t will be in good condition to
play any in this vicinity. When the
Colby team gets ready to play. this
year, it will find opponents worthy of
its steel and games with the Taconnets
or Fairfield ought to be hot ones,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
Admiral Whites Funeral, Today.

New York. Dec. 25.-The body CT
Rear Admiral Edwin White, who died
suddenly at the Brooklyn navy yard,
last Wednesday, was taken to Prince
ton. n. j.. toay. for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

,s has been the custom for several
raars past, the city mail carriers 49, ea.
nroviGed with teams, yes.eluas'
tho distribution of the holiday matter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

The special Christmas dinner served
~ tho Fln1wood, yesterday, was very
successful, about 50 Waterviiie people
be;ng served Music was furnished py
HALLS Orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

Miss Alice Sturterant. who has been
employed in Boston for several months.
has returned home to spend the winter
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. s. C. Stur-
tevant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

The usual services will occur at the
Universalist church, Sunday. WITH
preaching by the pastor, Rev. James II.
Peardon. Sunday School at 11.45; Y. p.
G. I. meeting at p. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

Labor demonstrations. Friday. at Lyons.
France. resulted in riots which made it
necessary for the military to clear the
streets A few of the demonstrators were
injured and several were arrested. The
affair however. was not serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

Thu arrangements are now about
con tleted for the annual meeting and
banquet of the Maine Democratic CLUB
which will be held here, Jan. s. The
me- ting for the election of officers will
be held iu the rooms Of the city govern
lncnt at the City building at 6 O'Clock,
and the banquet with the concert and
speaking in the Armory Immediately
after the meeting. The galleries will
be oran for those who wish to hear the
'fiit,sit, ana speecheS. tickets of adnlis-
sicn being furnished by the committee
Of which DR.. r. l.. Jones is chairman.
ItaIrs Orchestra has been engaged to
furnish the music. All Democrats In
Maine are invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

r-ie,oen Of the carpenters who have
been at work ON the ne" nai'h 80 N
have been taken off, as TINS part oi
thr construction is now rapidly near
;rp completion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

Mrs. Sadie Nelke of Laconia, N. H.,
is in town visiting her mother. Mrs,
FRANK ,. Berry, corner of NeWhall
street ana Western avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

The members Of Co. II are talking
of doing some indoor shooting, this
winter. if a range can be fitted up at
the armory. Indoor ammunition can
be obtained for the regulation army
rife so that there will be no danger in
the shooting. Such practice has been
found very beneficial with other COM
panies and Co. II is anxious to try it.
Most of the expense will have to be
borne by the men themselves, but if
they have good luck with their fair
they expect to have a good sized COM
pany fund to do business with.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
WATERvILLE-

The water supply for the city is again n
,o;ng drawn from the Messaiohshee az, as
PEN. pens is now enough there to keep the
pumps going.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

Mrs Mae Bennett and Miss Eugenla
rr,,,att of Nyaterville, were in town, Fra
dav the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. chas. "a
FarIhan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

Miss Mary Bowman, stenographer in the
law office of Forrest Goodwin. has gone
to her home in North Fairfield to spend
the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

The music sung at the midn'ght iliass .
at st. Marks church VIII pe rr,,oro
at the morning service Suiio" % - ~
will be a carol service at ''oV III INC
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
Marching on San Domingo City.

San Domingo, Dee. 25.-It is reported
that the insurgents headed by General
Jiminez are marching on this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

| The first basketball game of the season
will occur in Union hall, Wednesday even
ing, Dec. 80 and will be an exhibition
game between teams from Maine Central
, Institute
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

leigh. Me-, arrived in town, Friday, to
spend the holidays with Mrs. Randiett' s
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hackett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

Miss Sue Winslow, who has been the
guest of Miss Ethel Walton, has returned
to her home in Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

Mr. and Mrs. T. w. Palmer of Dover,
are visiting at the home of her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Delano on East Front
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

D. a. Goodwin has gone to Raymond.
\. H.. where he will be the guest of his
son. Everett, for the next few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

Miss Alice Shorey has been clerking
for c. e. Holt, the confectioner, during
the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

The Misses Addie and Alice Law
renee were visiting in Augusta, Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

Edwin Parker, Frank Danforth, Joe
Goodrich, Gordon NVildes and Harold Ross
of the University of Maine, have spent tn"
Christmas vacation at their homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

Principal G.. c. Healey of the High
school, spent Christmas with friends in
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

parcv A. IIasty of Brooks, student AZ
If NJ Law School. was IN town.
iris week. the guest of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

w. e. S. Berry of Portland. spent
christmas in town with his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

The many friends of Hon. S. w. Gould
will be pleased to learn that he is able to
sit I'D
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
FAIRFIELD.

samuel Kendall, an old resident of
this town, is very ill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

,1;ss Gertrude Daniels of Augusta sPeh'
Christmas with her parents Wi anu
Richard Daniels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

Alton White. an empioSe a. 'ne LII,
bee Journal office. spent oNi L. '''''''
friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

,-.a,,orsop Pittsfield's veteran M
Zoo agent, spent Christmas VIII
friends in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
SKOWHEGAN.

Miss Mabel Pooler of East S,1owhegan,
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. f. c. Nye
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

Mrs. John Burns is reporteu d. 4,
critically i'll with Inflammation VI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

AR and Mrs. Frank Randlett of Bur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

MIR and Mrs. George Withee spent
Christmas with friends in Madison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

Carl Stevens. NJ C. [. 90, of Newport
was in town, Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

EIlwyn Philbrick and SON. William nm
brick of ST. Adams. were in town. / i'o"'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

U Esh3 MISS Alma LlIlla, 0JO 18TH ST.,
1851 Rock Island, H., says:
81 am q firm friend to Pcruna, for
: IL cured me i'm two days of q cough
? which had been annoying me for
J three weeks, ard which, lad de-
, veioped . serious catarrhal affec-
: fio, OF the throat and InRGs.
J 81 had q number Of colds during
: the yesr, and each left me with &
: little more cafarrf.; lien this bad
cough was the worst. took cough
medicines UfTf7 siCkcned at the
sight of them. But Peruna cured
! me up in such quick time that 1 an,
its fi11,7 friend. Four weeks con-
slant use Of ii got the catsryh en-
] fireiy cut CT my system.
eft deserves al the praise be-
slowed upoi, ii. "---AlEIa Lila.
observation-disclosures
treatment Shat is Intellectual, and tho
cold continues.
Then they catch another cold and be-
gin to cough. Then they take cough
gyrups, but they do no good.
by and by they get tired Of taking
medicine and give up in despair.
Their cold continues and their cough
grows worse. Then they apply to a
doctor, only to discover that they are in
the first stages OF consumption.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
PITTSFIELD.

Miss Lucia Smith spent Christmas at
her home in Belfast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

Miss Eva Josslyn went to Brooks Ell
dav TO srpnd Christmas with trienoS'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

Nine cases Of consumption out of ten
occur in this way:
A person catches cold. The cold is
not properly cured, and they quickly
catch another one. This cold is dilly-
dallied with by no treatment, or some
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-08
M'KINNEY
WANTS 1T

Fairmont, W. Va, Dec. 8-"YOu can
say definitely that if the Hon, W. M.
9, Dawson is nominated by the Republic.
cans for governor, o. S. Mckinney win
be = candidate for ithe Democratic nom.
inution."
This was the statement made to a
newspaper man by a leading Democrat.
Mr. Mckinney and his friends are of the
opinion tliat Mfr. Dawson vii be weak
candidate, and think that with proper
Democratic organization he can be beat,
en-. This, at present at least, is their
idea, and the prominence that has been
given toiQir. afcKipneys name in con.
nection with the DemocrNtic nomination
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-08

as though short sales might be made on
strength for little turns, but it is an un-
wise proceeding to have anything to do
with the short side after more than u
years decline.
Many would rather sell for the expect
ed reaction and then buy for the expect
ed rise, though, Of course, quick trades
require good Judgment. Persons who.
wait to do something every day should
buy Southern Pacific and Union Pacific
on scale in small lots, take profits on
bulges Of, hold for a long pull The new
financial plan for Colorado Fuel win DC
announced shortly, and 1t is said the
stock will decline on it. Advice is Ito
buy Fuel on any break and hold for
50, at least. Most stocks sold yesterday
morning around Saturdays low prices, 50
one had chance 10 buy moderately, as
advised. I'll is not unlikely that the mar.
ket vii continue strong until Wednesday.
st. Paul should reach IA ut least. Per.
'haps LAG. Rock Island 28 and possibly
80. But the general list is getting around
top, and Is now in order not to buy
stocks, but to take profits on bulges.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-08

Postmaster John B. strother and lit
tile son, of wilsouburg, were city visi-
tors Tuesday.
II. E. Reeder made a flying trip TO
Wolf Summit Tuesday morning.
Deputy Sheriff John NJ. Knox and son,
John NJ. Knox, Jr., left on the Afternoon
train for Shinnston for short visit.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-08
General Conditions.

New York, Dec S.-American stocks
in London are strong at "A above PARITY.
seyenty-nine roads for October show ay.
erage decline Of 20 per cent. Stocks arc
plentiful in loan crowd. Conditions poinl
to cheaper call money up Ito the end OF
the year. Further engagements of gold
in London are expected. Banks lost to
sub4treasury since Friday $074,OOO
Frisco will issue 100000 .fve-year
AZ per cent notes for refunding pr-
poses. Two hundred and fifty thousand
dollars in gold is engaged in London fo'
New Orleans. Twelve industrial stocks
advanced l.s4 per cent; twenty active
railroads advanced LIP per cent.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-08
GAME SEASON
ABOUT OVER

Another week of the game season only
remains. The season for shooting quail
and pheasants win expire Tuesday Of
next week. Local nimrods have had
much good sport and bagged a lot Of
game during the season. The market has
been well supplied with quail and nab,
bits, The latter has especially been
much in evidence on the dining tables
If hotels and private houses. There has
been a scarcity of venison and no bear
meat whatever Turkeys, other than do.
nestle, have been scarce, and squirrels
have not been much in evidence. There
will likely be much activity THE few
remaining days
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-08
YES, 1 Am STILL HERE.

Reading 50 cents and $l,Oo, Too busy
to write long add. Mrs. c. A. J. Smith,
Rooms O5 and 81, Jacobs building.
dccs,5t
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-08
Market Quotations.

Corrected daily BY slease s. Co. alt
]. pm.
Esrnnllrn Rand 1hrlnsft . AZ
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-08
Market was STRONG.

New York, Dec. s.-The market was
very strong, The opening was helped
by higher London prices and some az.
gressive buying Of traders. Public fol-
lowing was very light. A. c. P, open
ed strong on sharp advance IN London
and strength of Copper stocks there,
There seemed to be some rObher goc,i
selling on advance. Missouri Pacific is
oneo t the stocks advanced early, and to
judge IRON action in 81. Paul, there was
apparently some idea Of giving impress.
sion Of the Standard Oil buying. Banks
lost to sub4treasury since Friday $685.
600.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-08
COTTON
SITUATION
DANGEROUS
NOR HAS THERE BEEN ANY RE-
covERY IN THE PRICE OF STEEL
AND IRON PRODUCTS.
Heavy Imports of Gold Have Been En-
gaged.-Indications Point to Cheaper
Call Money Up to the End
of the Year.
Private Wire to slease 4 Go.

Private Wire to sleasc & Co.
New York, Dec. s.-Thcre are fele-
ments Of serious danger in. the cotton
situation. There mas been little or no
recovery in The price OF Steel and Iron
products. \ consideration OF these facts
gives no encouragement for the purchase
of stocks at this moment except on the
weakness on rallies only. 1t even looks
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-08
The Borgess. Undertaking Co.

UndertakeT and EIlbalmers.
Office and ParlBrs, 1874 west Main ST,
Open day and night, Night calls
promptly attended to. Home phones:
ONCE, 315; residences, 1923 and 1857.
The Washington times., 1903-06-16
PRIMA DONNA PUT OUT
FLAMES ON THE STAGE
Dorothy Morton's Presence of Mind and
Bravery.

An exciting scene not on the program
occurred al yesterday afternoons per-
Torrance OF Fra Diavolo." at Chase's
Theater. In the second act of the op-
era the drapery on one of the tables
caught fire. and in trying to extinguish
1t. while the audience looked on in
deathly stiffness, Dorothy Morton. the
pTima donna, was slightly burned.
In spite of the narrow escape from
panic and disaster, the performance
continued without interruption. and Il
spontaneous burst OF applause greeted
the young singers bravery. Strange IS
it may seem. the audience. composed
principally Of women and children. show
ed no sign of fear while this scene was
enacted before their eyes.
The fire was started by a lighted
match being thrown on the table by
Miss Morton.
The Washington times., 1903-06-16
WHEN ALEXANDRIA
WAS BELHAVEN
Famous Dwellings on Hill Over
locking River.

That portion OF Alexandria which
looks out into the Potomac from the
northeast and is now covered partially
by the fertilizer factory has a singular
history. The present level is far below
the cellars of the levels OF a century
and & half ago. On a hill about fifty
feet high at that point the settlement
of Alexandria was begun as the village
OF Belhaven, which surrounded a great
log frame tobacco warehouse established
by the county OF Prince William on the
first branch north OF Hunting Creek Al
that height were erected row of stores
facing Oronoco Street and a colonial
house. afterward the residence of Lieu
tenant Randolph-who pulled the nose
OF President Jackson-but In early days
a place of great magniiicence
This high hill was cut down TO a sec
ond level in some parts and on that level
stood the first printing Office in AIexan-
dria, and from there was issued the
Virginia Journal and Advertiser"
There also stood Lomax's Hotel. the
priucely hosiery in that section OF the
country. Meanwhile the shore beach
between the hill and the river had be-
come inhabited. and for two blocks was
called Front Street. Still later the en-
tire hill had been cut away and graded
toward the river.
The Washington times., 1903-06-16
PRESIDENTS DEPARTURE
FROM WASHINGTON

President Roosevelt and his party left
the Baltimore and Potomac Station at
$3.50 O'Clock this morning for Charlottes-
Vile, where he goes to attend the com
mencement exercises of the University
OF Virginia. The President travelled in
a special train of two cars.
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt
started from the White House q quarter
of an hour before the hour of the train'a
departure and drove to the station in az
open carriage. The President shook
hands with a number Of persons whom
he recognized on the station platform.
Those who accompanied the President
and Mrs. Roosevelt We're Robert S. Nc
'Cormick, of Chicago. United States am
passador TO Russia, who is a graduate
Of the University of Virginia; Assistant
Secretary OF State LOOMS, Surgeon
General and Mrs. Rixey, and Secretary
Loeb. The return trip will be begun at
Z o'clock tonight, the train arriving here
three and one-half hours later.
The Washington times., 1903-06-16
PRESIDENT VISITS THE
TOMB OF JEFFERSON
Also Addresses Students at the Uni
versity of Virginia.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, June 16.-
On horseback. in the same simple man
ner in which-the Sage Of Monticello went
to his inauguration when the Republic
was young, President Roosevelt visited
the tomb of jefferson today.
The President and Mrs Roosevelt left
Washington at 80 on special Pullman
train of two cars, and arrived at Char
lottesville at IL: 30, where the Monticello
Guards welcomed them with a salute
and a large crowd OF town and country
folk gave them rousing cheers.
The President rode to the University
OF Virginia in one carriage with Dr.
Barringer, chairman of the faculty, and
Mrs. Roosevelt rode in another. They
were escorted by the guards to the uni
versity buildings, where they were re-
ceived by the faculty, the board of vIs-
itors, and the alumni. Thence they
proceeded to the hail in the academic
building. where the senior medals were
awarded.
Judge William Gordon Robertson Of
Roanoke Va, spoke in behalf OF the
alumni and President Roosevelt made a
short address. praising the university.
and urging the graduates to live up to
the lofty ideals and useful example set
by the founder of the historical insti-
tuition.
A drive around the university grounds
was followed by a luncheon In the
Fayerweather gymnasium, in the course
Of which the President responded to the
toast, The United States
The trip to Monticello was made on
horseback. the President having indi-
Gated his wish to go in that manner sew
eral months ago. when he promised to
attend the commencement exercises.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt will start
back to Washington at p. m, and are
to reach the Capital at 10 o. m.
The Washington times., 1903-06-16
GOOD PULL" NEEDED .
TO RIDE ON A PASS
Small Politicians Cur of Railroads
Free List.

PHILADELPHIA. June ia howl
has gone up in middIe-class political So
eiety over notice given by the railroad
companies OF a shutdown in the distri-
button Of free passes during the summer
vacation time The machine worker who
has an outing in prospect the next three
months is expected 20 pay cash fare.
During the quietness OF the hot months
the railroads have no political favorn
TO ask The Legislature is no longer
sitting to pass eminent domain bills and
city councils have adjourned fer the
summer. The November election is too
far OF 70 make pass giving worth while.
To the ward bosses written notice has
been given that the issuing OF free trans
portation has been suspended These
formal letters serve a useful purpose al
though the bigger men OF the machine are
nos turned down at the railroad Offices
when they apply for personal favors.
With the letters 10 show, the bosses
can present plausible excuse for falling
TO meet the pass requests OF their con-
stituents.
The inauguration OF this system will
serve TO keep down the proportion Of
deadhead travel while the rush to the
country and the seashore is the greatest
Only persistence will win a pass for the
minor politician.
When the franchise season reopens In
the fall there will probably be another
ruling.