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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-25
Air and Electric Lines.

In January. 1900 Berne purchased the two
then existing tram lines, one operated nv
steam and the other by compressed air. and
introduced electrical equipment With a
third line, since added, the system now com
prises between twelve and thirteen miles of
single track, ana has cost S,il:!. 200 An ar
tiNclal price had to be paid for the plant of
one OF the old companies. and no redIIct ion
of the debt has yet been made The iinau-
cial prospects. however appear to be sound
In eacn OF the instances mentioned the
cars are neat in appearance, crowding is
almost unknown, the service in general is
thoroughly good. the conditions of employ
ment compare fdvorab!y with local stan
cards fares In the two instances where prt-
Vate companies previously existed have
been materially reduced, and in place of an
Irritating street car question" popular
satisfaction and pride in these enterprises
prevail. Under a national law all railway
and tramway employees have ffty-two DAYS
year free, of which seventeen must fall on
Sundays Private companies still operate
In a number of towns. including Geneva
where a serious tramway strike occurred
last summer. In most of the leading cities
however, the car lines have either been in
augurated or taken over within the last six
or eight years by the municipal authorities
and the service In these cases seems in gen
eral to be distinctly superior to that where
private management continues. Friends OF
disregard the claim frequently heard and
sometimes from the municipal tramway
superintendent himself, that subsection to
elective bodies results in injurious limita-
lions upon the executive freedom Of the
manager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-25
Quotation From the Law.

Mr.. Twccdalc calls attention 10 the act OF
June - 1874. in regard to the rental OF
buildings in the District, which says:
Thereafter no contract shall he made Tor
the rent of any building or part of any
building in Washington, not in use by the
government To- he used for the purpose OF
the government until an appropriation
therefor shall have been made in terms By
Congress-
1T is understood" says Mr.. Tweed'tle
Chat this law has had different construc-
lions placed upon II. At first II was thought
that IL did not embrace the municipal cor
rOratinu Of the District OF Columbia, ana
that il WAS the intention of Congress SIMPLY
to regulate the rental OF buildings under
tn. control OF the federal government.
More recently. however. the construction
seems to he that an appropriation. any
part of which is contributed 10y the United
States and over which the treasury officials
have jurisdiction. Is subject to this law,
although an opinion by competent authority
on this question has not been rendered.
Rented houses for the purpose of de
tCntion camp have been used since the In
c.ptiun of the service. and no objection To
this method of preventing the spread OF
disease. has heretofore been raised. 1t may
be said I'm behalf of this plan that il has
been used for such length of time and has
been discussed before the various commit
tees of Congress 50 often that In reality II
has the approval of that body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-25


There is general tendency throughout
the country toward collective trading"
me cantonal governments, for example
manage fire Insurance. while the national
government has operated the telegraph sys-
tenn since the early sos the telephone sys-
TEN since the SOS, and. obcdient to a pop
ular vote In 1888 of $50 GA to 1872 u.s. IS al
leady far advanced in the acquisition and
actual operati ton of the main RAILWAYS In
harmony with this tendency Swiss cities
are quite abreast of the European move
ment for the extension of municipal trad
ing"
Basel owns ard operates its tramways
comprising about twenty miles Of single
track. Several recent extensions which do
not pay, are supported by the central lines
and of the 81 1870, 900 which the system has
cost S4.5O has been paid off from profits
and a reserve fund of s12SO0 accumulate ted
The enterprise has always enjoyed a great
advantage from the fact that when the city
began Its tranway policy in 1895 there was
no pre-existing tranway company to be
bought out.
Zurich In 1896 bought out the two then
existing street car lines, one of which with
morse car equipment, was earning II per
cent dividends under an old and uneXp;red
grant. A high price had to be paid this
company. although its antiquated plant
was Immediately sacrificed for electrical
equipment. The municipal system now
comprises about 127 miles Of single track.
and has cost the city $1573 72l In 1901
the first year after the lines were complet-
ed, O,SlS,646 passengers We're carried and
the small sum OF s11.737 was applied on
the debt
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1903-07-15

and returned Immediately, and
started through his housotowarus
Jhe back. Finding Ramage there,
he shot and killed him instantly
and escaped to the woods. Mrs
kamage entreated Ramage ear
nestly not to go back there she
Tearing the result. There being
no one o'oe in the back yard. j
was not known for two hours but
what Wham was in the house
still, and others feared to 20 to
Mr.. Ramage for all that while.
The house was finally searched
and it was found that Wham had
gone, which they presumed he
did when he first shot Ramage.
Wham used 32-calibre Remine-
ton nlie, which was afterwards
found buried in Che sand not far
from his house. Mr.. Ramago
fell face downward and had his
pistol in his hand.
The sheriff was wired for and
the governor asked for blood
hounds, which came to the scene
at . O'Clock, but could not follow
the trail. There was much talk
about lynching Wham at first,
but after both sides had been
considered, more conservative
feelings prevailed. Under the
circumstances many think NVham
could not have done otherwise
and others condemn him very
severely.
-Four or five hundred people
went to the scene during the day.
Wham came to his present home
about five years ago from near
Fountain Inn, S. c., and many
of his friends from that place and
Laurens came down today. He
may be lynched if caught by
Simpsons and Ramage's friends,
but this is not likely. 1t is
thought he will go to some place
OF safety and give himself up.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1903-07-15
RAFTING, ~~oFF THE-
AarHs sLsaeU -0OOnS

The hot July days are lively
in our little bargain establish
ment The crowds flock to our
bargain sale from every section
The great values we are pu.1.ua
out from day to day is aSyertis-
ing us all over the couAsy sac,
making us many friends. 4 real
live, hot business like eurs is
what old Lancaster has been
needing for several years. That
we will amply meet She desa snds
and requirements of the purcha-
sing public, the great start we
have made fully demonstrates
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1903-07-15
A TRAGEDY NEAR CLINTON.
Killing of j. l.. Ramage by John
u. Wham.
Special to News and Courier.

" 40 .hOIOuSnIJ &IOuoUu tO-uaS
over the killing Of j. Lafavettp
Ramage, residing near Laurens.
by John @. Wham, a farmer liv-
ing two miles west of Clinton. at
5 O'Clock this morning, in Mr..
Wham's back yard. The trouble
arose regarding irregularities be-
tween member Of Mr.. Tom
Simpsons family, nearby neigh
Dor, and Mr.. Wham, on Monday
afternoon. 1t is understood that
Mr.. Simpson threatened the life
of Mr.. Wham and did 90 to Mr.
Wham's house armed, but after
having a talk returned without y
difficulty. After telling the cir
cumstances regarding his griev-
ances,and with many advisers and
others to help stir the sensation.
he became futher incensed, but.
influenced by others more consar.
vanve, delayed his action in the
meantime, and this morning early
Mrs. Wham, anxious 20 have the
ALTAR stopped without further
trouble, went TO the house OF MIR.
Ramage and asked him to come
down and endeavor to quiet and
pacity Mr.. Simpson and many of
his friends, who had by this time
gathered at or near the residence
OF MIR. Wham. Mr.. Ramage came
at the request of Mrs. Wham, but
some time after she had returned
nome, during which tine Nj.
Wham had armed himself and
barricaded his house, feeling from
The threats he had heard that his
lie. was in danger. When Ram
age arrived he stopped at or near
SIMPSONS bouse. which ! orI,.
few hundred yards distant from
Mr.. Wham's, and where a crowd of
Simpsons friends were ootberod
Ramage and Reed R,akoIor oan,a
down TO Wham,s borsa ond o.,.
ed to have = talk with hin,
Whom came ont ,o ,ho n,t,
spoke 70 and shooIy hand, ,,;L
Ramage R,m,..o s.l,oI yvr,.,,
To 90 with him over to sio,,s,,.,
house. tina, rrav v,,f,J to b.,..
Il talk. and if nos.ibIo @ satlo
rarf of ,hoir u-,..,.,.., ,
that Ram,v, r,,,I, .-.om...4...
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1903-07-15
g NxNu

This siguatHro is on every box Of The genuine
Laxative BfoRC=QuiniUc Tablet,
30" 'cin'ol tuat cars n arEa ua nlp dag
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20

| 1.-THE NEWS OF THE STATE.

good effect. The Volunteer Fire COM
psny had been called from Pawtuxet ana
were on hand in an incredibly short time.
but their services were not required The
damage was very slight.
The funeral services of George l.. Nose.
who died Friday were held from his late
residence at 1895 Broad street yesterday.
Rev. G A. Denfeld OF the Church OF the
TRANSPORTATION conducted the service.
was attended by representatives of the
A o. L. w, the Masonic order and the
many friends of the deceased The plain
rosewood casket was nearly covered with
floral offerings. OF which some we're from
the manufacturing jewelers.. board OF
trade and from the employees OF the
George l.. Vose Manufacturing company.
Colored bearers were used and the burial
was at Swan Point cemetery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
PAW WTUxET.

The lightning played freakish tricks
with the electric light converters about
this section yesterday and a number wero
reported as burned out. The summer
house at the Rhodes on the Pawtuxet en-
trance was a mark for the fluid and dur
ing the storm all the electric lights on
the south side OF the building were burn
ed out and the brass sockets and glass
fused into one shriveled mass.
The burning was accompanied by a
burst OF light and smoke and two young
men who had sought shade there wee
given the fright OF their life Beyond
this no danger 10 the building resulted.
The volunteer fire company was called out
during the shower TO a slight fire i'm
Edeewood.
The fire company had the hand engine
Fire King out for practice last night and
the men received some good training on
the bars even though the stream thrown
Was not n record breaker. After the
squirt the regular meeting OF the COM
pony was held and the usual routine
business transacted.
About s5 friends of Miss Amey L. Aus
tin Of George street treated her TO a
pleasant surprise, on the eve OF her
birthday, last night in Odd Fellows hall.
Miss Austin was inveigled into the build
ing on another errand and found her
friends assembled to greet her.
She was the recipient OF many hand
some and useful presents including two
beautiful boquets After the surprise
RANGING was in order and Mr.. Kearns vio-
linist and Miss Kearns. pianist, furnished
music for the Is numbers on the program.
Refreshments OF ices, cake and lemonade
were served during the evening and as
the party included guests from out-of-
town it was concluded in time for the
last car
The Pawtuxet Gun club Is planning to
accompany the Providence Gun club I'm its
visit to Newport, Memorial day
The carpenters under the direction OF
Herbert j. Corp are engaged I'm making
extensive repairs and alterations on the
naval reserve armory at the foot OF Peck
street. A new girder Is being put In posi-
tion over the main door so that the heavy
boats may be safely taken out and in
over the threshold. In addition 10 this a
small room is being partitioned out OF the
main boat room.
For several days Mr. Charles r. Fuller's
steam yacht Thetis has meen ready to
leave her dock at the foot OF Aborn
street. TO 40 to the anchorage off the
yacht club but the tide would not permit
The yacht draws over feet OF water and
IL has not been considered safe to attempt
70 cross the bar without at least ~ feet
Of water. The tides hove been gradually
growing higher and IL IL hoped to get out
today when the owner and party are to
take a fishing trip.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
TIvERTON.

The following pupils In the Osborn
school district No. have not been absent
or tardy during the past month: Gram
mar department. Mr.. Higney teacher
Ruth Macomber, Ella Farnum. James
Best. william Mccoy. Fred Nickerson.
George Nickerson. Malcolm Sanford. In
the primary department. Miss White
teacher-Frank Bent Linwood Devoll,
Edgar Greenhalgh. Thomas Serei6er,
Frank King. Harold Wilcox. Josie Best.
Lizzie Best. Daisy Devoll, Eunice De-
voll Lena kreider and Barbara King.
An evanselistic service will be held by
Robert Fulton. Mr.. Mullen and his band
OF workers Miss Cora Silvia. Miss Abbie
Silvia George w. Soule and Stephen II.
sabens In the Bliss Four Corners chapel
Wednesday evening.
Mrs. William Smith has returned from
Providence. where che has been at the
Rhode Island hospital. and is much i'm
proved In health.
Mrs Florence Yesmans Of Wolworth.
\, Y. has returned home after visit
OF several weeks TO her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs Henry G. Osborne
Stephen Davis OF Taunton has had sev-
eral great improvements made TO his
summer residence within the past few
weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. stephen Vaughn. who
have resided in this town for several
months. have removed 10 Newport.
The thunderstorm OF yesterday after
non was very heavy The rain was wei
coined by all. moro especially the farmers
and gardeners. who were feeling very
anxious about their crops. The school
children were delayed from returning
home for over an hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
PAWTUCKET.

The semi-monthly meeting OF the
board OF aldermen is to be held this
evening.
The pupils of Miss Katherine Butler
gave their annual piano recital in Hutch
inson hall last evening and was largely
attended by the friends OF both the pu-
pills and their teacher After a most en-
joyable musical program was rendered
the floor was cleared and dancing was IN
order until one o'clock. James McLaush-
lin offIciated as floor director assisted by
the three ushers John Carlin, John Jen-
nings and Charles Eddy.
Real estate conveyances-Octave Le-
beau ct ux. by attorney, sold TO Maurice
Trinquier lots 30 and 81 on Knickerbocker
plat: consideration $500 Maurice Trinauier
sold TO Felix Gingras the same property:
consideration SO. O. Edward Buxton 81
ux. sold 10 Evangeliste Turgeon land
with buildings and improvements on
southerly side OF Warren avenue; consid-
Grafton $40. Susan A Wright sold TO AL
bert ID. Horton land and improvements on
southcrly side Of Highland street: consid-
Grafton SO. Daniel A Horton et al. sold
70 Albert II. Horton land on southerly
side Of Highland street; consideration
$40
Mortgage deeds OF real estate-From
Evangeliste Turgeon to Sarah A. H. Bux-
ton land and improvements on southeriy
side or Warren avenue; amount 5000
From Albert n Horton TO John IT. Ar
mold lot on southerly side Of Highland
street: amount $3.50.
Intentions OF marriage-willam Gen
dreau and Jannettc Malcolm Taylor, both
OF this city
The Painters and Decorators union,
Local. No. n. held n meeting yesterday
evening I'm the labor Temple. two new
members were admitted.
Lightning yesterday struck the house
owned by Mrs. Ann Kingsley on whIpple
street
II notice that the Chicago News saws
~ might be pleasure 10 he president
hu; Mark Hanna would rather so about
doing good"
Dealer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
VALLEY VILLAGES
Yesterdays Thunder Shower Did
SomsDamags. ..FisksVl|IaR Res.
erv0ir Finished Yesterday.

Yesterdays weather program furnished
a slight change from the regular routine
which has been in evidence about the
Valley for the past two weeks. In the
afternoon there was a little thunder. con-
siderable lightning and very little rain,
the latter being badly needed. Some rain
fell but not enough 10 lay the dust The
lightning struck in several places and al
though some damage resulted no one was
hurt. In Phenix the trolley wire attracted
II and II struck II. and entering a nearby
electric car burned motor out. The car
was able 10 reach the barn. however. by
running backwards. A transformer upon
a pole on Allen street near the office OF
DR.. Christy was also struck and the In
terror was set on fire. the fire sending out
huge volumes OF black smoke from every
crevice OF the iron box while the current
was made decidedly alternating TO the
consumers upon the line side and finally
was cut of entirely. Superintendent
Fenner repaired the break as soon as he
found II and the system was again
placed in working order. No other dam
age has been reported.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
WARREN.

The Ladies' Aid society OF ST Marks
Episcopal church met at the residence ~
Mr.. A fired Gardner on Main street and
were entertained by Miss Alice Gardner
The Y. p. c. z. OF the Baptist church
met in the vestry OF the church last night
and conducted a devotional service.
Considerable excitement was caused
Monday evening by the antics OF a Pole
at the north end. The man. Gregory
Supenstse by name. was placed under
arrest by Officer Bergeron on the charge
Of assaulting his wife He refused to
accompany the officer To the station
house and team was brought into play,
and with the assistance Of several other
men he was landed I'm the lookup. Judge
O. l.. Bosworth held special session
OF the district court and imposed n fine
OF $40 and costs upon the man. also giving
him some advice as TO the way In which
to behave in the future.
Prayer meeting services will be con-
Quoted I'm the NJ. T. and Baptist churches
on Thursday evening Rev. II. b. Cady
and Rev. II. w. Watjen will ofhciate re-
spectively.
The storm OF yesterday did n con-
siderable amount OF damage In this part
OF the state. The farmers are bemoan-
Ing the fact that portion OF their crops
were destroyed by the heavy hall As
FAR az can be ascerta,ned no buildings
were struck b. lightning
Mr. Harry Peterson Of East Greenwich
r. l., was visiting friends here a few
dav ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
In view of the Widespread Epidemic
Caused by the ChangeabIe Weather
Emphasizes the Necessity Of
Prompt Action to Avoid Catarrh,
Grip, Pneumonia and Such Diseases

"if / were asked which Of nv rene
dies consider the most valuable, should
unhesitatingly say the Cold Cure partic-
ularly at this season of the year. regard
acold as the most dangerous of all ailments.
IL leads to grip, catarrh, neuralgia, sore
throat, pneumonia and consumption.
Colds attack the bowels and kidneys,
and set the rheumatic In agony in fact,
colds may be termed the parent Of nearly
sill pairs. i know that most people look
upon colds as n trifing ailment. This is
q mistake, for colds give more work to the
doctor and undertaken than any other
complaint. Get rid of the cold to-day, not
tomorrow. Don't let il get two or three
days the start Of you. Have my Cold Cure
ready TO use ~ soon as you begin 10 sneeze,
shiver, or feel that you are taking cold.
"You can make no better investment
than in spending 25 cents with your drug
gist for a vial Of this remedy. Get II
to-day, whether you have cold or not.
II is better than . life insurance policy"
-MuNYoN.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
CENTRAL FALLS,

Detective Sherman yesterday arrested
a man by the name OF John Choekin who
has been out on bail I'm civil suit the
bondsman having surrendered him.
There was n slight flre yesterday in n
house on Washington street occupied BY
n family by the name OF Merrill
In the district court yesterday Frank
Elston and Patrick Hogan. who had been
arrested for sleeping In freight cars were
arraigned upon the charge OF vagrancy,
pleaded guilty and each was given six
months at the state farm.
James Boyle Jr.. was arraigned upon
n similar charge. lie Is II years of age
and his relatives say that he viii not
attend school and that they have been
unable 90 DO anything with him Hs
was given n three months sentence 20 the
house of correction. with the alternative
of going 20 the Reform school during his
minority.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20

storm are described by several OF the old.
est residents as the largest which they
can remember of during many years.
The big stones crashed against windows
with a rattle which threatened the de-
struction OF the windows in the buildings
about town.
Had the storm been accompanied oy a
high wind much damage 10 window glass
throughout the town must have resulted.
The lightning struck In several places,
although the damage was not enough in
any case to be serious. Several trees IN
various parts OF the town were shattered.
but so far as reported no person was
struck
LOCAL NEWS.
Bucklin Post met last night and dis
cussed arrangements for Memorial Day.
The bi-monthly meeting OF the town
council will be held this evening.
Another diphtheria card has been re-
moved by Health Officer Williams.
Enterprise lodge. /. o. Q. F., held
we'll attended meeting last night.
The Watchemokets are to participate
In the Fourth OF July parade OF antiques
and horribles In Providence.
The local Naval Reserves held their
weekly drill meeting last night
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
Ed DGEWOOD.

The annual prize speaking at the Edge
wood grammar school was held last night
and the i2 pupils who entered the com
petition for the prize offered by Council
man Enos r. Bliss acquitted themselves
with credit The first prize OF 81 worth
of Pawtuxet. Clarence Peck OF Edgewood
won the second and Efrie Neil the third.
which were both for 81 worth OF books.
Arthur r. Collins was the recipient OF
The program included Piano solo, Miss
Mereweather; The Christmas Angel
Charge" winifred Watts. The. Face
Against the Pane" Eryie Neil; "Independ-
Daughter" Millicent Harrison "A Second
Trial" Gertrude Darling; The Little
Hero" Stanley Lyons solo. Miss Edith
in the Lifeeoat." Emily Cooke War In
tai" Laura Duke Hart; Mad Anthony $
Charge" Blanche Johnson. The yolun-
The Lost Chord" school piano solo.
John Tullie: solo. Mrs. Stone: violin solo.
Miss Parker. solo. Miss Wilkinson: deci-
The Judges were G. Edward Glover. SUI
perintendent OF schools Of Warwick; Al
ton Cherbuck principal OF the Auburn
grammar school and Frank Tibbts OF
Hope street high school.
In addition TO the parents and friends
Councilman Bliss. the donor OF the prize
Superintendent OF Schols Valentine Almy.
Trustee William NJ Lee OF Pawtuxet and
other school officials were present.
These prize speakings were started by
Mr. George Rabbit when he was presi-
dent OF the town council and continued
by Mr. Bliss. who is 20 offer prizes for
next year.
During the atmospheric disturbances
Yesterday afternoon the converter on
Harry Tulfords house on Columbia ave
nue. was burned out by lightning and tDe
electricity was communicated by n short
circuit 10 n gas fixture. The gas was
lRnited and soon a merry blaze was In
progress Fortunately the house was
supplied with FIRE ertinguishers. ana the
residents used a patent preparation with