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The Washington times., 1906-04-22
BOARD Of TRADE
WILL FAVOR THEM
Industrial Advantages to Be
Set Forth.
cAMPAIG;I OF ADVERTISING
Committee Earnestly Working to Set
Forth Commercial Advantages
Of This City.

The Board or Trade have taken hold
earnestly Of the subject Of increasing the
commercial and industrial advantages OF
the city and propose a campaign OF pub
hcity that win draw attention to the
opportunities offered TO manufacturers
and others of like character 10 establish
themselves here The matter has been
discussed pro and con for some length
Of time, but the subcommittee Of which,
John l. Weaver is secretary has taken
hold in dead earnest. and mean 10 short
ly have something Of interest 20 report
TO the main body.
Greater Unanimity.
The question is one on which there has
been considerable difference Of opinion
in the past. but as there is now 2. great
unanimity the best efforts will be put
forth 10 correct an erroneous impression
that Washington was exclusively a resi-
dental eity- With the magnificent water
power OF the Potomac and the conven-
ience Of cheap coal by way Of the Cum
berland canal. 1t is believed the matter
viii attract attention. The coming Of
the Firth-Sterling Company is cited as
an illustration OF the advantages Of
fered.
Will Push Auditorium.
1t Is also the intention Of the members
to push along the Auditorium project IN
every way possible. II is admitted that
a need exists for a great hail capable OF
accommodating large bodies that may
come 10 the city for convention pur-
poses, and now that the matter has been
started by the Incorporation OF a COM
paQy the members are heartily in favor
OF rendering every assistance IN their
power.
The various committees az the board
are working harmoniously together, and
II Is the intention of the present admin
istration 10 push all matters that viii
result In the benefit Of the many inter
ests Of the Capital City.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
THE TROLLEY SERVICE
Much Fault Finding Because Cars Do
 Not Stop Regularly.

Are the Cheshire cars supposed to stop to pick up passengers inside the city limits?" is what the residents of the eastern section of the city and a goodly number of other people would like to know. Even the officials of the trolley company themselves are a little perplexed as to whether the motormen are supposed to pick up people, some of the men in charge saying 'yes" while others say no.
 Sometime ago General Manager Sewell stated that if the Cheshire cars were only minute or two late and were not overcrowded they should stop to pick up people within the city limits. Starter Johnson and Inspector Murnane are of the opinion that the cars, if they are behind time shall not stop. Once they are with in the city limits. It Is q matter which the company should settle i'm mediately as it is causing all kinds of trouble to those who book on taking the Cheshire cars coming into the center
 During one part of the day a person may go out to flag Cheshire car and the motorman will bring the roll ing stock to halt. The passenger of course gets on the car all right Not long after. another person may step out into the street to halt a Cheshire car on its way to the center. He does the wave act all right but in nine cases out of ten all the person gets is a mouthful of dust as the car goes whizzing by. This thing has been going along all summer ard the people are about tired of 1t. The cars should either stop to pick up at all hours of the day or they should not stop at all. In most cities subur- ban cars do not halt for passengers within the city limits and if this method is to be adopted, we'll and good If the Cheshire cars are not supposed to take on passengers inside the city limits. the public should be so notified so as to eliminate all con fusion in the future.
 Motormen on some of the other lines also refuse to stop their cars when given the signals. Let us have some system about it Manager Sew ell. This isn't backwoods town any longer ...
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
WOMAN RIDES IN CATTLE
 GAR DRESSED IS \ MAN
Travels from Dsnver to Omaha with Animals While Husband Goes
 on Pass.

Omaha, Neb.-Dresssd in her hus- bands clothes and in charge of car of cattle, Mrs. Kate Miller made her way from Denver to this city, while her husband rode in passenger train on a pass.
 George H. Miller lost all his earth ly possessions in the San Francisco fire They went to Denver with one of the trainloads of refugees which left the stricken city after the disaster, but he failed to find work. A friend secured pass for Miller. on which his description was punched, so that Mrs. Miller could not ride on 1t. Miller. however, also had an offer to go to Omaha in charge of load of cattle. Then Mrs. Miller remembered how she had cared for the cattle on her
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
English Most Widely Spoken.

The most extensively spoken Ian. guage is Chinese. but as there are so many dialects in the language, and as these differ so greatly in the confines of Mongolia and Thibet from those around Peking. 1t Is scarcely correct to say that the ss2.000. 900 Celestiils all speak one language. Putting. therefore. China aside. the most spo- ken languages in the world are as follows. in millions: English. 120: German. 70: Russian. Gs; Spanish. A: Portuguese. g.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
ozone a New AIT l..oduct.

Oxone is not ozone. It is a new product of an electro-chemical com- par,y of New York, and is 1 specially prepared fused form of sodium perox- ide having the peculiar property of emitting free oxygen when 1t comes in contact with carbon dioxide charged with moisture. It is of bluish gray color. and is cast in small blocks which are packed in airtight cans. and in this form is easily transported. It is be- lieved that by the use oi ozone the air In submarine boats may be kept fresh for many hours at a time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
Kinds of West

The numerous kinds of west of which the effete east solemnly dis courses are enough to bewilder a Philadelphia lawyer. It will assure you that besides the middle west. !" a phrase 1t employs continually and with evident pleasure. there are an eastern west. a western vest a northern west and a southern west! Yet there is only one east. and hard ly enough of that to swear by.-The Californian.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
p.nrrr in open rirepl,eo..

In view of the astounding fact that in one year 1884 London children have died In consequence of injuries received from open hreplaces. an ef- fort Is being made to have . law enacted to punish parents who leave children ungusrded In rooms that have such fireplace. A similar in quiry nught be rude with imporss1t results in America. Is the comment made by the New York Observer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
A paflu Thourhf

Thoughtful people have doubts. but doubts ought not to De the ssn total in life. Doubts ought to be Ike clouds that by and by are swept from the sky. We have got to have sun up and sunlight and the blznketins of the clouds must some time be torn sway. and the sunlight must set st the flowers of the wcrid. lest the flowers fan to bloom and exhals per. fsne to the sky-wIIlian A Quayls.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
ALL TRUE.


 Too many bills are apt to make a man feel bilious.
 The fools are not all dead. In fact, lot of them haven't been born.
 Joy cometh In the morning-unless you've been making night of 1t.
 It's a mistake to marry too young, but it's mistake that isn't repeated. A woman is never quite happy with man who refuses to argue with her. ", Many an unsuccessful 1man, would rather preserve his dignity than hustle.
 It is better to have too little con- fdence in yourself than too much in others.
 We are told that love levels all things, but often 1t seems like an up- hill fight. IF z To indulge in the things we can't afford is the average mans idea of pleasure. Life is like game of cards, in which a good deal depends upon . good deal.
 The fellow who Is always under a cloud reminds me of nothing so much as borrowed umbrella.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
EVENING POPULAR EXCURSION
 TO STEEPLECHASE ISLAND

Connecticut's Wonderland of Amuse- i ments.
 GRAND ILLUMINATION
 THURSDAY. AUG. 2
 Special Train will leave Water- town 6:00 p. m., Waterbury 6:30 p. m.. and Naugatuck 6:45 p. m. Due Bridgeport TAO p. m., and Steeple- chase Island by Ferry at 8:10 p. m. 00c from Watertown. From Wat erbury and Naugatuck 75c.
 This Is A Limited Excursion.-No Tickets are sold beyond the Seating Capacity of the Train. Buy your tic kets in advance and avoid disappoint- ment on the day of the Excursion. The Great Steeplechase Race Course. Open Air Theater, Ballroom, Bathing Pavilion, Roller Coaster, Circle Swings, Ferris Wheel, Laughing Gal lery, Musical Carousal, The Royal Gorge, Barrel of Love, etc, are among the numerous attractions.
 RETURNING. the excursionists will leave Steeplechase Island by Steamer, in season to reach Bridge port Station at 11:00 p. m., at which time return special train will depart. The New York. New Haven & Hart
 ford Railroad Co. .. F. COOLEY, Asst. Gen. Pass. Agent.
 7-2S-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
English Inn 600 Years Old

English Inn 6UO Years Old. [ The George inn at North St. Philip. the oldest village alehouse in England, isgtoe-tei pulled down. The license dates from 1907. Each story of the picturesque old structure overhangs that beneath. ...
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
FARM

15T acres. 90 meadow. T pasture snd wood. Q room house and : room cottage. IS bead Of catfIe- teanIs and farming tools. sale or exchange This place is well known and will stand investigating. Open evening"
 W. Ps Jorrett,
 nesl Kstata. nsso 1. - nanh e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
Has No Charm for Americans.

Has No Charm for Americans.
 Only two American vessels have entered the harbor of Bordeaux in ten years. and these were private yachts which sought refuge during the Spanish-American war.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28

Helen Keller's Dream Country.
 I can dream of that happy country of the future. where no man will live at his ease while another suffers; then, indeed, shall the blind see and the deaf hear.--Helen Keller.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
wrss.r-s opsnssa of yans.

Pane, n b the novsr of a cay. tsss diss when the nsxt sun rises--ouzss fLOuiss ds la Ranes).
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
FOR SALE

FOR sALE-Fine black walnut bed room set, with or without springs and mattress. also a gas range for sale reasonable. Inquire J. Egan. s5 woicott st 7-27-3 FOR SALES new houses on New ton st. They will be ready to move into August Is. Now don't let this opportunity go by. for it's a chance of a lifetime Look them over and then call on me. John J. Maeauley. city. 7-zT-tf FOR sALE-A one family cottage on Mauhan st of rooms and laundry. all improvements. for s2.40e. In Quire of ]. W. GaEney. 7s Cente. ct. or fz1 E. Main st
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
WANTED

WANTED-Foreman for cabinet work; one familiar with wood work ing machinery preferred. T. F. Ahern & Co, New Haven, Conn.
 7-27-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28

WANTED-Situation by German woman in widower's family: small family. Apply at 5S Third st.
 T-0T-2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28

TO RENT-Saloon corner of East Main and Dublin streets. Inquire on premises. 7-26-S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28

WANTED-By Chicago wholesale and mail order house, assistant manager (man or woman) for this county and adjoining territory. Salary $20 and expenses paid week. ly; expense money advanced. Work pleasant; position permanent. No investment or experience required. Spare time valuable. Write at once for full particulars and enclose self addressed envelope. Address Gen eral Manager. 134 E. Lake st, Chi cago. 7-16-12
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
Miscellaneous.

LADIES, ATTENTION - Summer suits SIPS. Eton jackets s2. shirt waists 25c. silk soc. children's dresses 45c. Mime Trudeau. S93 Bank st. 7-24-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28

TO RENT-Four nice rooms, all in- provements, on North st. Apply at Olanoff's wine rooms, II Grand st.
 7-27-S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28

WANTED-Competent girl for gen eral housework: good wages. Ap- ply 57 North Main st. room 1.
 7-20-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28

by New York con- tractor. doing all masonry work, clustering, repairing walls; builder of chimneys. brick, stone, cement; first-class workman. s. L. Jewell, 335 North Main st. 7-26-G
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
TO RENT

TO RENT-Tenement of rooms, j first floor. Apply 30 Cooke st.
 -1ikstl .tI14H 7-27-S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28

TO RENT-4 nice rooms. first floor,
 s10. Inquire of Mrs Healey. 660
 Baldwin street. 6-21-tf ,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28

TO RENT--5 room tenement. IA Vine st. Inquire at Guarantee Credit Clothing Co, 33 E. Main st.
 7-26-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28

WANTED-Old geese feather beds Immediately. Best cash prices. Ad- dress c. F. Dickinson, general de- livery, Waterbury. 7-23-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28

TO RENT-Tenement of 5 rooms. all Improvements, 133 North Elm st. Inquire at Weinstein's cloak rooms. 66 South Main st. 6-9-tf
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-17

two negroes or q dozen negroes that make
thc race problem i'm the South. We could
deal with a sprinklins Of the black race
bore and There without serious embar-
rass~,nt or complications. But when
VIC have millions OF blacks. whcrc tho
blacks in some communities constitute
even majority OF tho population. 10 is
them that the negro question becomes "a
race problem. il is then that complete
separation becomes an absolute necessity.
The California situation is an objec,
lesson Tho people of that state. who
have 10 deal with Chinese and Japanese
in mass. understand very well what the
neero problem IS in tho South. and fhe
whole country is beginning 20 under
stand. especially those sections Of the
North which have a sufficient number OF
negroes 10 be rccokoned with.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-17
STROTHERS ARRESTED,
BUT ARE At ONCE BAILEO
So . - r-rs,-p..n.,.h-l

CULPEPER. Va. December l6-The
MISUNDERSTANDING tragedy has strained
this county into a very uphcavm OF exc
element The principal features OF the
case are as brought out this evening on
application OF the strothers Tor bail. that
Bywaters had betrayed the sister of the
Strothers. and taken her 20 Washington
and had "a criminal operation performed
GA her. and that after his marriage 90
her the two Strother boys. Jas. A. and
Philip Strother. killed him in thelr
own house.
The Strotners. although ia custody OF
tie sheriff. We're never actually put I'M
der arrest, until Mayor Alden Bcil is
sued warrants Of arrest against them this
evening Ihey were admitted 20 bail. ia
tAc sum OF 5000 each. which they read
l'Y gave. and We're released. the cxamina-
ton being adjourned until next Wcdnes-
DAY. The bondsmen were $ Russell
smith. county treasurer: Edward Perry,
X. t. Green and Or. W. j. Strother
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-17

rates ike California poker. tho ceiling l.
Iiffe are the tax rates in a Tow ~ the
larger municipalities ia Great rtrtt,.i,-
Mheiv tlo municipal ownership lure -
"oFhing hiykeuhead. Us. sd. Blackpool.
81 "a Bristol Is lod. East Ham. Ins.
80. Halifax, IS IOd Hudder1n.id ~
g., leicester, 7s- 81. Leeds 49, sd /;
Nor"ieh. IS. lod-, Plymouth. g. "a
SS,2ulnainplon. IS I'd; Swansea g.. SCI (:
These are the rates in shfiMngs and
pence that renter must pay 90 th. city
hls landlord
IA tAls letter have outlined only A
icW Of thc conditions as they actually cx-
ISL "a the country that our pink tea re-
formers have told us 81 city years in adj
vance OF us in municipal government
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-17
KING OSCAR IMPROVING.
Bulletin Confirms Unofficial Fa-
vorable Reports from the Palace.

STOCKHOLM. December l6-IYAs
mornings bulletin bore oqt the mors
favorable unofficial news from the palace
to-day. and showed that King Oscar
temperature WAS nearing normal and
that tho other unsatisfactory symptoms
were yielding to treatment. The bulletin
read az follows.
The King had altogether seven hourc'
sleep during the night His temncra.ura
this morning is 99.5. There is sim an m
sisnihcant secretion Of mucus in the
trachea. His hearts action has continued
to improve somewhat. his pulse is still
irregular and bis strength is somewhat
improved"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-17
KING OSCAR VERY ILL;
CONDITION UNCHANGED

STOCKHOLM. December ia bulletin
issued at III O'Clock tonight SAYS.
King Oscar slept about five hours, but
his rest was somewhat disturbed His
temperature and the condition OF his
lungs are unchanged His heart action 10
somewhat irregular"
The bulletin issued this evening was ~
follows.
The King passed quiet day He slept
four hours His temperature is pos. The
action Of the heart is unchanged. The
catarrh OF the trachca is diminished
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-17

vice. It has moro than 10000 volumes.
and IN addition 70 the central building
there are several branches in various
parts OF the city for tho recommendation
or readers. There are also travelling libra
rics. which are sent into the surrounding
country, and books may be obtained at
each one of the fire stations. The number
OF readers shows gratifying increase year
hy year. and more gratifying stin IS tho
Improvement I'm tho popular taste. The
librarian was asked II the demand for
works Of fiction was not greater than the
demand for standard books. He admitted
that this was true. but said that tho
library kept a record. which shows that
in tho great majority of cases readers of
fiction very soon turn 10 moro substan-
tal literature. This. he said. was not
a matter of theory. but matter Of fact
attosted by tho score
Cincinnati spends $4,000 n year to main
tain its public library. and the appro-
priauon viii soon be increased. The
librarian was asked il this institution was
maintained merely for the pleasure ana
entertainment OF the people His reply
was that like the public school system, it
was maintained because the city rulers
had satisfied themselves that the library
improved tho quality of citizenship. inn
proved the people as we'll in morals rs
I'm mind, and tended both to increase the
earning capacity of citizens and the num-
Der OF property-holdcrs. as well as to
deter crime. In short that tho library
was an economic proposition. puro and
simple. having tho effect on the one hand
TO increase taxable values. and on the
other TO decrease criminal expenses.
Therefore. as a simple measure OF
economy. the library more than pays for
itself and the appropriation is money
vel invested. That IS Cincinnat's OK
uerienco and Cincinnaus conclusion.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-17


recently applied 20 the advance
- the British cities are making in
municipal trading. The express
sion has caught the ear Of conservative
tax payers in England and Scotland and
Dr. Is causing the Socialist labor union
ositators no end of trouble.
\ close scrutiny OF the balance sheets
OF the municipal trading cities fully jusu-
nts the opinion voiced 10y Mr Terrence
Inc policy pursued by these cities I'm
tncir municipal ownership operations. it
attempted I'm California. would very like
" lead 20 an increase i'm our convict labor
force at San quentin.
have gone over list or one hum
dred cities that operate gas plants. cleo
trlc light plants or tramways-in some IN
stances all three. / have failed 70 find a
single instance I'm which one Of these
plants Is owned by the city free of indebt-
edncss. although some OF them have been
IN possession of the municipalities for
Pronounced advocates OF municipal
ownership have responded TO my ques-
uons about the ultimate ownership by
saying, That doesn't really concern us.
Tine next generation will reap proper
tomato benefits; let them pay their share
or the cost Their professed policy ia
money 70 pay for these nlants, but 20 ON
park In other municipal ownership
schemes. until tho cities shall ultimately
own all the means OF production. The
question Of payment they decline to dis
cuss seriously.
To an American citizen this attitude IS
diiicult TO understand. 7 devoted many
days TO study and research before found
"a clue to the mystery
The Taxation System.
The land on which a British municipal
lty is built does not belong TO the tax
payers. bat 70 tho great landed estates
ON "a vacant lot there is no city tax The
tax on "a building is paid by the renter
and not by the owner. and a citizen tax
IS reSulaied in accordance with the rent
that he pays.
Ninety-ave per cent Of the land on
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-17

d. IN his series, ~ 1'e'F--' sAe'Sn'
And greedy Avarce by him did ride
pom a camel laden all With gold.
Two iron Golfers hung either side
with precious metal full they might hold:
And in his lap heap Of coin he told
for or his wicked pef his he
And unto hell himself for money sold:
Accused usuTy all his trade:
AND right and wrong alike equal balance weighed
HIS HE was nigh unto deaths door yplaced
Ana threadbare coat and cobbled sho he
Ne scarce good morse all his taste.
But both from back and belly
10 NIL his bags, and riches compare:
Yet child nor kinsman living had he none
10 leaVe them to- but thorough
To get. and nightly fear O lose, his own
lie led wretched life himself unknown
Most wretched wight whom nothing might suffice,
Whose greedy lust did lack in
Whose need had end. but end cOvetizc
Whose wealth want, whose plenty him moor
Who had enough, wished evermore
A vile disease; and exc
a grievous govt tormented him fun
That well ne could not touch. tand
Such one Avarce the fourth this fair band
DsPa'ea published
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-17
In One Borough.

Bv way OF practical illustration Of the
local tax rate I shall take tho borough
Of Poplar, England. 1t has a population
OF 16s O0). the borough government Is UNI
der the control OF the Socialist ana union
labor aRitators. and IL has profanity en-
barked in as man. municipal trading en-
tcrprfses as any borough IN Great Britain
The current municipal rate for Poplar
is twelve shillings on the pound Of rental
value II amounts TO this:
a workman Tonts house Tor say $50
q month This means $40 a year rental
The tax he must paw 70 the city for the
year Is iust fhree-fifths Of this sum. or
SlH In addition 10 this sum ho must
zach twenty shilinEs that he earns And
he owns nothing II he rents n place
OF business he must pay the same rate
on that.
] have used the borough Of Poplar by
wav ~ illustration FOR the reason that
IL IS referred to by the Socialist press as
TIL paradise 81 municipal trading The
rates are c0neiderabiv hiehe~ than those
ia the cities that trade less. but ! studied
the tax rate 81 Gftv large municipal
tradin~ cities in Great Britain and I
have failed To end Opn IN which tho tax
rate on the middle and V0rki~~ cl"~~~@ IT,
not twice that Of Los Angeles. $50. I
rotor 20 the toVes tNa+ % fo~ the support
Of the municinalitv only. The imperial
taxes are not included.
7 found one moor little Socialist-infe ted
borough thai is STRUGGLING alone under q
local tax of TWENTY shulings and siyDouce
o., the pound. thore the taxes arc higher
than the rents This " made possible nv
reason az the fact that IN En9iish tax