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The Washington times., 1907-01-13
Plant of Potomac EleC-
trio Power Company
Now Ready.

Passengers on the electric cars to Ben
ming have noted the rapid upbuilding Of
1he mammoth new structure designed
as the main generating plant Tor the
Potomac Electric Power Company,
which supplies all the electricity for the
clty's lighting, and have watched its
completion With great interest II IS de-
signated by the company as a steam
turbine power plant. and is now about
The Washington times., 1907-01-13
R0SENTHkL'S PERMIT
FOR BRICK DWELLING

f. Rosenthal has taken out a permit
tor two-story brick dwelling at si22
N street northwest, after plans pre-
pared BY Architect Frank Jackson. The
contract has been awarded 10 Builder
l. d Brigham al an estimated cost Of
s., go.
The Washington times., 1907-01-13

The vacant spots along Connecticut
avenue ara fast filling Up with hand
some houses. and II Is now almost i'm
possible 20 find a space on which n
build a residence on that longtime
fashionable boulevard. The residence Just
completed for Harrington Mills adi0in-
ing the southeast corner Of X street
and Connecticut avenue, after designs
drawn by Wood Dom < Demiug. is
one on which they have successfully
endeavored 10 plan house that would
bear favorable comparison with tie
many elegant ones in the immediate
neighbOTh9Od. The house is a tribute
The Washington times., 1907-01-13


call
The Washington times., 1907-01-13
HIGH RECORD FOR BUILDING
REACHED In THIS COUNTRY
DURING YEAR JUST CLOSED
Washington Among Ten Cities Showing Decline in Oper-
atoms for 1906-Increase Noted in Twenty
seven municipalities.

Building 70 I
Of S in IN
beenS perez zen
Official the Construction News rty-nne leading
o
yovns total Of aH against lhS buildings
&i52SS&O
in
lows
The Washington times., 1907-01-13
THORN LET'S CONTRACT
FOR $500 BUILDING

Augustus c. Thorn viii build a two
story brick shop at Iear OF Ia2-I34
Eleventh street southeast. having con
fracted With Builder ". s Pluge TO
10 the work at a cost OF 500.
The Washington times., 1907-01-13

TO their skill and taste The house is
designed in the style of the French
renaissance with a pleasing suggestion
Of the colonial, and has several unique
features that on careful examination
commend themselves as IN every way
desirable. The construction, which has
been done by ". s. Spencer. builder.
is Of The highest class OF workmanship
and shows the painsta King care he
slowed upon every detail OF the plan
II is probable that the house may b.
placed on the MAJ ket- it's just such
a home as would appeal 10 persons o.
wealth and EoOd taste. and is in the
heart OF the most fashionable section.
The Washington times., 1907-01-13

tVentyseven
principal
difficulty building wide
n
u per
city
Louisville.
Denver, few
10 In
Topeka.
As o. all aud
Il pred the
b.
The Washington times., 1907-01-13

incentives
call
got he
WILL WORK For YOU WHILE
Heights Let tell
500
faithful to their
H. J.
Dur kEAIAE
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17
HIGGINS ON ROOSEVELT.

James II. Higgins, governor OF
Rhode Island, writing for Collier
magazine, says:
II have no hesitation in saying that
believe it would be a most happy
circumstance, not only for the people
of New York state. but for the whole
United States, if Mr.. Roosevelt could
be sent to the senate after his present
term as president expires. The vast
experience he has acquired, his rugged
and fearless character, with his thor
ough independence and intelligence,
would, in my opinion, make him a
most useful member of that body. The
example of New York in this respect
might lead other states to send more
men to the senate who are qualified
by brains, character and experience
rather than by wealth alone. In the
house of representatives, John Quin-
cy Adams performed many years of
patriotic service to his state and ma
ton after being president. There is
no reason why Mr.. Roosevelt could
not duplicate the experience of Adj
anne. If any republican is to be elect
ed to the United States senate from
New York, l should by all means pre-
fer Mr.. Roosevelt, who seems to be
imbued with sound democratic princi-
pies and liberal IDEAS
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17
MARCH DEATH RATE IS
HIGHER THAN IN 1905
Measles Prevailed and Was
Unusually Fatal.
SIS DIE FROM PNEUMONIA.

The monthly bulletin of the state
board of health just issued, for March
says: More sickness and more deaths
than for March 1906 For deaths. the
actual figures are. respectively, 1892
and 1890. Measles have prevailed in
81 out of the % counties. In some
counties. the disease has been extra
prevalent, and for the whole state, t
has been unusually fatal. Fifteen
deaths from measles are reported
However. influenza was more preva-
lent than measles. Two hundred and
four deaths from this cause are report
ed this month while only As were re
ported in the corresponding month last
year.
Pneumonia was reported from every
county and the deaths reported, num-
bered SO. as against 469 in March last
year By the same comparison there
is an increase of deaths by cancer,
and 81 by violence. There also APP
pears an increase in deaths from con-
sumption. typhoid fever and diphthe-
ria. tuberculosis killed 431. Of which
number 100 were males and PAL fe-
males. Three hundred seventy-six
cases of smallpox were reported from
twenty counties with no deaths. In
the corresponding month last year. 81
cases were reported from eleven coun-
ties. with no deaths. Two hundred
ten cases of typhoid fever were report
ed with 30 deaths from thirty three
counties.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17
JAMESTOWN ADVERTISING.

The city is now being flooded with
jamestown advertising material from
the railroad Offices of the different
public service lines. All have the
best route" according to the circu-
lars being sent here and "the general
public will be muddled and befuddl-
ed by the time it gets ready to select
route. Owing to the many available
ways in reaching the exposition all
manner of tickets are being issued
which will be placed on sale April %.
The remainder of the jamestown tick
cts offered by the Pennsylvania rail-
road have arrived at the local ticket
office. The travel out of Richmond
promises to be greater. than that to
any other exposition held in the coun-
try, probably due to it's geographical
situation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17
RAILROAD NOTES.

The folders issued by the G.. G. e.
l.. railroad entitled I'm Cincinnati"
are still proving very popular with
them is very heavy. The books are
filled with information of the Queen
City and are very handy.
l.. A. Robinson, general passenger
agent of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie
has been elected chairman to succeed
the late Frank Van Dusen of the
Pittsburg passenger committee.
The Pennsylvania jointly with the
Baltimore and Ohio, will soon erect
1t will be beauty from all stand
points.
The Pennsylvania has let contracts
for 800 tons of bridge construction.
For fifty-one years the Chicago
Illinois Central suburban railroad sys-
tenn, has not killed a passenger by de-
railment, collision, explosion or any
other accident listed in railroad jour
mails. The record is phenomenal one
as that system handles about 10000
600 passengers yearly. The system is
considered the greatest in the world
by railroad authorities
Passenger engine No. 500 has been
placed in service again on the C. c.. &
L., after having been in the shops
at Peru for some time, being overhaul
ed generally. The engine is now in
service.
S. G. Manning a fireman on the C.
c. & L., has resigned his position
with the road and has left for his
home in DesMoines, Iowa.
Edward Clark, formerly of Peru has
been appointed ticket agent for the
c. c. & l.. at Hammond, Ind. MIR.
Clark is well known among C. C. & L.
men in this city.
The three-day excursion on the c.
c. & L. last Saturday, Sunday and
Monday to Chicago, was so successful
that it is highly probable they will
be continued.
pennsylvania passenger conductor
Will Spangler of this city has again
assumed his duties after a few days
visit at Kokomo, his former home.
The weighing of the mails still con-
tliluSS ctt Tie tOCdl TtulStISdHid SId-
ton and the amounts transferred from
one train to another are very heavy
Saturday will mark the end of the
second months weighing.
That the business of the interstate
commerce commission may be handl-
ed more Systematically. the United
States has been divided into six dis
tricts with commissioner over each
Commissioner Harlan will have charge
in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and
West Virginia.
Last year the Pennsylvania railroad
handled over 1000, 900 pieces OF bag
gage, an increase of 1ss,i46 over
1905
During the past seven years tie
Pennsylvania has spent 1896. SOC, SAC
for new equipment, which has reauir-
ed an expenditure of s41a.4ee. SOS. the
money being expended in fourteen
states.
The net earnings of the Pennsvlva-
MIA lines during the month of Febru.
airy were s405,112 an increase of s35.-
412 over the corresponding month the
year previous.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

Secretary Wilson is after such man
public by advertising that their goods
bear approval of the government,
when such is not the case. Secretary
Wilson promises to do a little adyertis-
ing himself, if the practice is not
stopped. 1t is TO be hoped he will per-
the quality of their products are run
out of business.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17
CONGESTION is RELIEVED.
THE FREIGHT SITUATION LOCAL.
LYI MUCH IMPROVED.
However, There is Still Marked
Shortage of Cars With no En-
couraging Sign.

The freight congestion is practically
relieved in Richmond through the eff
cient work of the yardmen and those
at the head of the freight department
in this city. The car shortage howev-
er continues and will continue for
some time. The yard crews are now
kept busy that the congestion may
not again occur, although the Penn
sylvania never has been worried to
any great extent in this city along
such lines. This has prevailed along
the Richmond and other divisions
where there have not been the prop
er facilities to handle the incoming
and outgoing cars.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

Junction in Harrison County to King s
Cave in the same county.
The charge set forth in the com.
plant is that il the new law is en-
forced the L., n. A. e. c. railroad.
which now has a fair cash value of
$156,679, would not be worth $4,000.
The property. it is charged, will DO
deprived Of all value by the enforce
ment of the law, which the complaint
states is contrary to the constitution Of
the United States, being in violation
of Section /, Article IA, and under an.
other charge, Of Section 4. Article 4.
The legislature of the state of In.
diana, It is stated, In enacting this
law, took upon itself the authority of
the judicial department of the state.
There is no law. It is stated, vesting
the Legislature with such powers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17
EXCURSIONS IN OHIO.

The Sunday popular excursion bust
ness on the Pennsylvania in Ohio has
opened with a rush and each week
posters are distributed generally an
nouncing Sunday excursions to and
from different Ohio points. Indiana
is being given the cold shoulder by
the Pennsylvania so far as the Sunday
excursion business is concerned. OFF,
Gals here have not heard the slightest
intimation that the road will soon adj
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
TO AID THE Y. M. C.. A.

Prof. w. s. Davis has enlisted TWEEN
ty boys from the high school into a
squad to solicit next week in a house
TO house canvass for the Y. M. c. A.
This is something new and the boys
seem to appreciate being called upon
to help and have promised to devote
much time to the work.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

Indiana is again confronted by the
gambling evil as strongly as ever, APP
parently, judging by reports from the
extreme south and north portions OF
the state. Governor Hanly has con-
tinuous job on his hands If he is going
to keep up the fight on this evil.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17
TEST OF THE TWO-CENT
FARE LAW is PROPOSED
Action Brought in the Federal
Court at Indianapolis.
TEXT OF THE COMPLAINT.

A suit in equity, apparently to test
the legality of the 2-cent-fare law in
Indiana, which went into effect April
10, has been filed by Anna NJ. Boyle in
the Federal Court at Indianapolis.
Anna NJ. Boyle is stakeholder in
the Louisville, New Albany & Cory
don Railroad, which is. twelve miles
long, and runs between Corydon
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

Dispatches predict that Pettigrew of
South Dakota will succeed Taggart as
national democratic chairman. Free
silver is Pettigrew's one hobby and
he ought TO be satisfactory to w J. 8.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

Although he did not free Thaw. the
fame of Delmas probably is secure
An Indiana baby has been named aft
or him.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

Democratic harmony seems to be as
far off as ever-Hearst boosts the In
dependence League, Bryan is for fed
eral ownership, Graves thinks Bryan
should nominate Roosevelt for the
presidency and Rayner attacks the
theories of Bryan.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

1t is reported that the canal COM
mission ignored Speaker Cannon and
his party and that they were treated
like ordinary on-lookers. That must
Of the national house.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17
MRS. JOHN H. ROLLING
BUYS BUSINESS BUILDING

Mrs. John II. Rolling has purchased
the business building at the corner of
Fifth and Main streets, and not John
Dickman, as stated. The property was
only transferred through Mr. Dickman
as legal procedure. The price was
$4,000, subject to the Long claim. The
Pilgrim Brothers have purchased the
hardware stock and will continue the
business
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

1t is to be regretted that so much de-
lay is experienced in bringing about
proper meat inspe ction locally. The
welfare of the public is deeply in
yolved and haste should be made.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17
KNIGHTS OF GOLDEN
EAGLE WILL HAVE WORK

The Knights of the Golden Eagle
will have second degree work Thurs
day night, April IS. All members are
requested to be present as there will
be refreshments and social after
session.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

Howard Nesbit and Mrs. Holman,
brother and mother of Mrs Evelyn
Nesbit Thaw. seem TO be on the mourn
er's bench. It's eleventh hour repent
ance
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

Despite all predictions to the con-
trary, Manchuria has come into the
possession of China 1t is fulniiment
OF compact between Japan and Rus
STA, the favorable outcome OF which
MANY doubted.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

Local freight traffic conditions do
not seem to worry the merged traction
interests. Perhaps they think Rich
mond will weary of the situation and
make advances.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

Considering the rumpus that has
been kicked up at the annual meeting
OF the ID. A. r., the declaration of the
organization for worldwide peace
must be taken with a grain of salt.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

Some wholesome reforms are being
brought about in Indiana. One is the
dispensing with all "junketing'' trips
by state officials or others at public
expense. The new rule is dig" or
don't go.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17
PAY CAR IN CITY.

Paymaster Snee arrived in this city
on time and paid the employees in the
Offices, shops and yards. He states
that the increase in the number of en-
ployes is not large, although the in
crease in money paid out is consider
able.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

Only the baked bean distinction is
left TO Boston now. 1t is conceded by
no less an authority than the Wash
1nrton Post that Indianapolis has stol-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

Already a suit has been filed in In
diana to test the legality of the two
cent fare law. Perhaps the courts will
railroad it through.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

At Havana, Cuba, baseball umpires
carry revolvers, and even at that their
lives are not safe. Cuba is beating
the United States at its own game.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

There is no dearth of dramatic va
riety in New York city. when the books
of the theaters show that there is an
average of fifteen new plays produced
each month in the year.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17
MASONIC CALENDAR.
Week commencing April IS.

Week commencing April IS.
Wednesday-Stated meeting in
Webb lodge.
Friday-Mark Master degree in
King solomon chapter.
Saturday-Stated meeting in Loyal
chapter 0. f. S.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

DR.. j. y. Hurry, secretary of the
state board of health, continues his
fight against tuberculosis. He must be
given credit for sticktuitiveness. TO
say the least, and it is a big subject
TOO
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

Senator Foraker insists that Taft
train down before he sits on any of
the political fences that have been
built in Ohio.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

Other cities have succeeded, but
Richmond fails. Is this the story
that must be told in reference to the
Y. NJ. c. A.?
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

Won't Corey. of steel trust fame,
please get married? Renewal of the re-
port of his engagement to Miss Gil
man is made for the 'steenth time.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

It would be a relief to have a news
paper at indianapolis that would tell
the political truth.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

Status of the Y NJ. G.. A. thermome-
ter seems to reflect the present de-
pressing weather conditions.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

And now it is said the Standard Oil
Things are certainly coming his way
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

Roosevelt is playing tennis but it's
"a safe bet that the game does not
seem that mild to Foraker
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

No report has been heard from the
quet.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

Effort to secure the Y. NJ. G. A. is
at the critical stage.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17
Thoroughfares Are Treated in
A Shameful Manner by Gas
And Water Companies.
MANY BADLY PATCHED.
ALL SECTIONS JOIN IN THE CIR
AGAINST THE PRACTICE THAI
is FOLLOWED AT THE PREsENl
TIME.

Numerous complaints have been
made to the board of public works and
members of the city council on the
conditions of some streets in the city.
These complaints are to the effect
that some of the public service cor
porations, notably the Richmond Wat.
er Works company and the Richmond
Natural Gas company, tear up the
streets TO place pipes and mains or 10
make repairs and that when the work
is completed the holes are carelessly
filled up and are not rolled down to
the grade of the streets, giving it an
unsightly appearance.
is a Series of Patches.
North Eleventh street. which was
macadamized two years ago at an eX-
pense Of SIS, 900 or $4,000 to the prop
erty owners and the city, is today a
series of patches from b to d, these
patches standing up above the grade
of the street like warts on a pickle
About two months ago it was neces
pairs. After the working gang had
made these repairs the holes in the
street We're filled up in a haphazZard
manner and no effort was made to pu'
the street in good condition again
The property owners on North Eley
enth street are of the opinion that the
company should be compelled to put
the street back in the condition it was
before the repairs were made on the
pipe line.
West Side Complaint.
Over in West Richmond on several
streets a number of property owners
are complaining that the beautiful
shade trees on the sides of the streets
have been mutilated by the working
gang Of the Central Union Telephonf
company. This gang in extending thu
telephone lines have cut off tops OF
trees. In other parts of town it is com
planned that streets are allowed to
get into disre pair by neglect on the
part of the street department of the
city.
There is also a growing sentiment
that the city should invest in two
or three street sprinklers for the
purpose of keeping the dust on the
numerous gravel and macadam streets
laid Throughout the warm season of
the year dust storms are as common
in Richmond as sand storms on the
Sahara desert.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17
News Of the Railroads
Local and General.

opt a popular excursion schedule in
Indiana, although the Ohio laws are
more stringent than those of this
state.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

There is some show for the Y. NJ.
C. A. Holder is giving it at the col
iseum.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

The peace conference seems to be
labeled by the wrong adjective.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

en- the distinction of greatest literary
merit in the United States away from
the Hub.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

Councilman Argus Ogborn Is sick
and was unable to attend the council
meeting.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-17

Tennessee is for Bryan. Well. what
of it: