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The Washington times., 1907-05-12
ELECTRIFY SHORT LINE,
CONTRACT IS AWARDED

The Maryland Electric Pathways Com
pany hes awarded contract 20 J. c..
White & co. FOR the electrical work
necessary 60 convert the Baltimore and
Annapolis Short Line from a steam rail-
road 20 an electric railway. The road
il tweHty-seven miles long from BalJi-
more % Annapolis. Nd, and while
has not yet been announced when the
work win begin 81 is expected 10 start
soon. so as 10 have the line In opera
ton with trolley ears by the time that
the Washington. Baltimore and An
nap0Iis Electric Railway Company is
ready to operate its line 10 the state
capital
The Washington times., 1907-05-12
CLEVELAND PARK WINS
INCREASING POPULARITY
AMONG BEST CLASSES
To Whom and Why
CLeVeLand Park
Is Attractive

To the business man. because II is
near the city.
To the father. because his children
can got fresh air.
To the investor, because values
arc Increasing by leaps and bounds.
To the social leader. because II Is
a social center.
To the artist, because the sur
Toundings are most picturesque.
TO the prudent man.. because there
is always a demand for his prop
eTty.
To everyone in general. because it
Is an ideal suburb.
The Washington times., 1907-05-12

The demand for suburban property lu
Washington" said am officer of a large
Washington real estate firm, has been
steadily increasing with each year. and
the sales OF such realty have shown
proportlUuate increase. The reasons for
this demand are numerous, some Of
them being the same as appertain 10 all
Of our American cities and principal
among them being the vast improve
meut in transportation facilities. in
Washington, notably. including. as 81
does, many persons from smaller cities
and from sections where houses with
liberal surrounding ground are the rule.
the desire for suburban property ls
natural
The house in a row. especially in the
heated perod each year. has been an
element that has tended Co turn the
thoughts OF the people suburhward.
Fortunate in Suburbs.
Washington is especially fortunate
I'm having a number Of suburbs at no
great distance from ;he center OF the
( city. People doing business in New
York. Philadelphia, Boston. Chicago.
and in fact an OF our large cities. think
little OF having TO travel often by steam
cars, a distance Of fifteen, twenty.
twenty-five, and thirty miles 20 their
homes each day Iu Washington the
major number of our suburbs can Doe
reached by street cars aud FOR one fare.
''TI" growth OF tho suburbs has been
! In all directions from the city. the char
/ 7cter and price being suited TO an de-
mands- The highest priced properties
are toward the Northwest. keeping clos.
/ to the line laid out by Connecticut
/ avenue and Massachusetts avenue.
( where the homes OF the wealthy are
/ constantly being located
/ Demand Increasing.
/ 'The call for suburban property comes
/ tand ia Increasing vo}umc) from many
/ Of those now living ia city houses or
I in apartments. Especially does there
The Washington times., 1907-05-12
SUBURBAN COLONY
At AURORA HEIGHTS
Forty Acres SubdiVided Into
Large Lots and Villa
Sites.
Plan to Make District One
Of High Class Resi-
denceS Exclusively.

Aurora Heights. Va. Is one Of the
newest subdivisions placed on tire mar
Ket. 1t is located about Jhree-Quarters
OF a mile from the Georgetown bridge
on the Great Falls and Old Dominion
line. and overlooks the whole city, pre-
senting a magnificent view.
About forty acres have been divided
into large lots and villa sites with wide
streets and alleys. one Of the leading
attorneys practising I'm the Alexandria
courts has just purchased a villa site of
one and a half acres and contracted 10
bWId "A residence TO cost approximately
$1,000.
UveTlOoks TIE Potomac,
1t is the plan Of the owners of this
subdivision 10 make it a hiEh-class resi-
dence property exclusively. Back on the
hills of old Virginia. overlooking the
city of Washington ana the broad Po-
tomac more ideal location FOR de-
sirabIc little suburban colony could
hardly be- imagined. Arlington House
Mount Vernon and others attest an,
good taste in locating country places on
sites like Aurora Heights.
II is understood that special induce,
ments viii be made 10 those who pur,
I chase lOlS with the agreement 10 Dullt
at once pretty homes on their property
In order to preserve the high character
of the subdivision great care will be ex,
ercised i'm dispOsnE of lots With thi,
provision Aurora Heights is likely to be.
come one OF the most picturesque and
attractive suburban communities neal
! Washington.
Excellent Car Service.
| Car service on the Old Dominion lin,
1 is excellent. one fare only IS charge,
/ TO any part of the city, and only about
| twenty minutes are consumed in the triI
from the property 10 The center Of IN,
I city. With these facilities ard witt
] the historic and beautiful surrounding
| Of sections on this line. Virginia suburb,
| of Washington are rapidly growing in
] popularity.
The Washington times., 1907-05-12
Demand Increasing.

"The call Tor suburban property comes
land ia Increasing vo}ume) from many
Of those now living ia city houses or
in apartments. Especially does there
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-10

south of Santa Barbara, travellers
may see the novel spectacle of oil
wells standing out in the ocean
many OF them being several hundred
feet from the shore. Although
many OF these are now exhausted,
they once flowed freely.
The longest doube,track steel
railway bridge in the world is to
be built over the Columbia River
not far from Portland, Ore. 1t will
pe two miles long. The oCulmbia
was named for the ship Columbia
Rediviva which was the first yes.
"els TO carry the Amerlona flag
around the world. When Capt. Ro
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-10
TraInu From Norfolk.

$500 a. IN. Daily. Local for suffolk,
Franklin, Emporia, Glnrkvills, DAN.
Vile. Oafor'. Durham and intarme
diste rtntinus. Close connections nh
nnnvillc with fast trough Iaisp ~
all points South snd West.
$40 p. m. Daily. Fast express ersIEy
for all points South and WsSt. Gar
ryinB through ,2allmss sleeping sas
to Asheyillo
Trains From Richmond.
900 a. N. Daily Local tor Charlotte.
Chase City, Clnrksville.
11:15 u. III, Daily. Limited Buffet
Pu' nan to Atlan.' and B,rminE.
ham. Now Orleans. AemRhia, Ghnt.
tanoogn and all the aouth. Through
coach for Chase City. Oxford. Dpr,
ham and Raleigh.
$500 p. m. HKcept Sunday. Esyavi.js
local.
1850 p. m. Daily. Limited. Yullrnnr
ready, $3.50 y. m, Tor AL the South,
York Rlvar Lins.
$3.50 p. m.-Except Sunday. No. Ia
Baltimore Limited
:15 p. m.-IxccDt Sunday. No. TO-.
Local to West Point.
i:45 a. m.--IEIcept Sunday. No. Ta..-s
Lo.nl to West Point
G. II, ACKERT, Vice-presidcno
and Genl. Mgr. s, III. HARDNNICTS,
p. T. NJ, w II. TAYLOE. G..
p. A.. Washington. D. @.
STANTON CUnTig. p. &,
Norfolk. va.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-10
Another Variation.

Mamma" said the little girl
may learn roller skatlng?"
Yes. my darling daughter" an
swercd her mother. Strap the
skates on your feet and 80 and st
down 10 the piano. "-'Ch!caso Trl.
hume.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-10

bert Gray, of Boston, put In at
the mouth OF this great rrer, y,
1888, he named 1t for hls ship. Tho
Frcch had called It St. Roques
Rtvcr.-Frederick ]. EIaskin,in Dalti.
Il Gro American.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-10

The trip down the historic Potomac
River and chesapeake Hay on the elo-
CANT steamers Of this company Is un.
surpassed. The steamers are com par
atively new, having been built In 1891.
and arc ntted up In tho most luxuriant
manner, With eleotric lights. call
bells and steam heRt In each room
The tables are supplied with every
delicacy Of the season FROM the mar.
kets CT Washington and Norfolk. For
tickets, reservation Of staterooms,
and further information. apply TO D ].
CALLAHAN. Agent. Norfolk Va
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-10
TRANSPORTATION GUIDR
Chesapeake s.
Ohio Railway
HOURS THE QUICKEST LINE

Gee n, w. Eobiuson. Agent G. g. O. ny,
Before Arranging for your t1p.
Through Trains, Yestibuled, Electric
Lighted, steam Heated. Dining
CARS La Carte through the
ErnndeBt scenery ,Jest OF
the Rocky Mountains.
For Richmond. Cincinnati, irnIaneE<
ollie, Nsshvilis. Chicago, Louis
viIia, Nashville. Memphis.
West and Southwest.
1910 A. n. and 5:25 p. NJ. daily.
Local for Richmond and Jamas RlYss
pointa:
T:4e A. M, daily.
LeOa! for Rlohmonds
k:!e r. NJ, daily.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-10
Norfolk Ferry Schedule
Pine Beach Route. Steamer Endeavor

Pine Beach Route. Steamer Endeavor
Leaves Ivy avenue pier for Pine
Beach or Norfolk +G:45 +s7:30, 900,
1890 n. m, IL M; 1880, 800, 4:3D.
800. 1880 and 900 p. m.
Leave Norfolk. 1870, 900, 10:30 n.
m. and 1900 M. 1880, 800, 1880.
GOO, 1880 and 900 p. m.
ADaily except Sunday s'Sunday
only.
Schedule subject to change without
notice.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-10

N. R.--Following Asuros published
only A information. and nra ace
guaranteed: ~ 50
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
MAYOR BUSSE TO PERMIT
 BOXING GAME IN CHICAGO

Chicago, April l9-Mayor Busse will allow boxing contests in Chicago and Jack Root of this city today issued a challenge to the heavy weights to fight for the championship. He par ticularly specifics Bill Squires, the Australian champion, who recently arrived in San Francisco, and posts a forfeit.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
Mrs. Holman Makes Defense

Pittsburg, April l6-Mrs Charles J. Holman. mother of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, issued a statement today deny ing that she had been a cruel or un- principIed mother to her daughter, as asserted by D. NJ. Delmas in his argument to the jury in Harry Thaw $ defense. She says Evelyn never told ber the story of her alleged betrayal by Stanford White and she never heard of it until after Thaw killed White.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
CALLS ROOSEVELT FAKIR
 IN PUBLISHED STATEMENT

Washington. D. C., April 2O-EX- Congressman Wadsworth of New York in published statement says Presi- dent Roosevelt is a fakir. The oc- casion is a dispute with the president as to the beef trust legislation in the last congress. The president will probably place Wadsworth in the liars club.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
Hartman Letter Was Private

It appears from outside papers that the Hartman letter which stirred up such a row with the president was a private letter to New York lawyer and was sold to newspaper by Harri- mans discharged stenographer, who made a copy from his notes. Harri- man has caused the arrest of the steno- grapher, a man named Hill, under a New York statute which forbids the publication of private letters without the consent of the owner.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
Goes from Sunrise to Knik Special to The Daily Gateway.

Sunrise, April l2-John J. Kashevni- kov, for the past four years assistant agent at Hope and Sunrise for the Alaska Commercial Company, goes to Knik to enter the employ of George w. Palmer. Mr. Kashevnikov, by his courtesy while in the employ of the company, made many friends. He has the best wishes of the people here, who are loath to see him leave.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
OF INTEREST TO ALASKANS

Seward has two dental parlors that are equipped with the best and most modern appliances that can be found anywhere. The two operators are grad uates in the east, of years experience,
 and established reputation, guarantee ing the very finest in workmanship and materials. Prices are the same as for same grade of work by reputable men anywhere.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
Jurors Face Charges

New York, April l9-The jurors in the Thaw case must face an official in- Quisition into their conduct It is claimed that several of them were ap- preached during the trial.
 The police officials are searching everybody who is under the suspicion of carrying concealed weapons. The law against carrying weapons will be strictly enforced hereafter, the killing of White by Thaw having aroused a strong sentiment regarding the matter.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
DELMAS OUT
 OF THAW CASE
WithdrawS as Counsel and It Is Reported That Senator
 Knox Will Succeed.
By Cable to The Daily Gateway.

New York, April l5-The announce ment is made today that D. M. Delmas has withdrawn from the Thaw case. No reason is given but it is well un- derstood that there was great deal Of friction among Thaw's counsel during the trial. No bail will be asked for Thaw until the question of his counsel in the future is settled.
 It is reported this afternoon that Senator Knox of Pennsylvania may de- fend Thaw in the next trial.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
In the Near Future
Seward Already

controls the trade of the Yentna gold mining dis trict. which old Alaska miners pronounce one of the coming bonanza camps of the territory. It controls the trade of the numerous mining camps along Cook inlet and its arms. From 1t start the prospectors who are constantly pene- trating and exploring the interior between Cook inlet and the Panama in the search forrch depos it's of the metals which abound in all it's hills and streams
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
JURY
 IN RUFF TRIAL
Present Trial Is for ExtOrtiOn of Money from French
 Restaurant.
nv c0ble ro rho paily aateway.

San Francisco, April lS-The jury in the Ruef conspiracy case was finally completed late yesterday afternoon. There were fifteen peremptory chal- lenges by counsel and large number of taleSmen were excused for cause. Attorney Ach, of Ruef'S counsel, is ill today of ptomane poisoning.
 The present trial is upon the charge of extorting money from the keeper of a French restaurant of shady reputa- tion for "protection,' and is one of many of the same kind. Mayor Schmitz was included in the indict- mcnt. but will have separate trial.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
TWO LIVES LOST IN
 MONTANA RIVER FLOODS

Helena, Mont, April l5-Northern Montana is flooded by spring freShets in the rivers and two lives have al- ready been lost besides several hun dred head of live stock. Much other damage to property has resulted and the worst k yet to come as the rivers are still rising. The greatest damage has been done along the Milk river, which k a raging torrent.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
BUILDS TWO RIVER BOATS
J. ii. White Constructs Two to GO
 to the Yentna.

J. II. White is building two river boats for the Yentna region. They are long, lat-bottomed boats adapted for shallow streams. They will be taken west on the Portland and sent up the inlet and the Yentna river.
 NIr. White will begin work in few days on a large launch for local man, to be used in the bay. It will be especially designed for passenger carrying to accommodate pleasure parties. Mir. Whites shipyard is on the beach near the railroad com. misSary.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
Four Yakataga rIen Missing

When the residents of Yakataga were in a starving condition and suffer- ing from a scourge of scurvy, four men started for Katalla in an open boat. They have not been heard of since. They were Halver Jensen, Peter Boyce, Peter Johnson and an Indian guide called Shorty.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
Ruef Trial Postponed

San Francisco, April l9-On account of the critical condition of Attorney Ach. one of Rucrs counsel, Ruct'S trial was postponed today until next Monday.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
Will Not Discuss Mrs. Holman

New York, April l7-Members of the Thaw family, including Evelyn, refuse to discuss the statement of Evelyn's mother, Mrs Holman, in which she denies cruel treatment of her daughter. Harry Thaw is in good spirits and is reconciled to the pros pect of spending the summer in prison.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
Limitless Coal Deposits

lie at Stewards back door They have been eX- amined and analysed by the best experts and rated by them with the best bituminous coal of the Atlantic coast. In another year this coal will be hauled to tide water over the Alaska Central railroad and can be mined in quantity to furnish steam to all the ships that sail the North Pacific Tn few years it will furnish coke to smelters which will be erected at Seward to reduce the copper ores of that bonanza field, Prince William sound, whose richest deposits are within a few hours sailing.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
The Bank of Seward

We receive deposits subject to check. We pay interest on time deposits. We issue money orders good any place in the world.
 We buy gold dust or bullion. We make collections. We guarantee a service that is prompt, accurate and safe. We grant to our customers every favor consistent with conservative banking.
 We invite your business.
 BANK OF SEWARD.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
File 1336 Gold Claims

Claims to 26, 72O acres of placer mining ground on tributaries of Wood and Tatlanika rivers have been filed by Attorney Tozier, acting on behalf of the Tanana-Alaska Mines Company.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
Attorney General Closed Gambling

It appears from information received on the Santa Clara that the attorney general made the order which closed gambling in the Third judicial district of Alaska. The lid seems to be on to stay for while.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
Montana Rlyers stlII Flooded

Helena. Mont, April l6-The Mon tana rivers are still flooded. Few de- tails of the damage are available but the losses are known to be heavy.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
Bill Squires Arrives

San Francisco, April l7-Bnl Squires, the Australian heavy weight cham pion pugilist, arrived today from Australia.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
More Telephone Indictments

San Francisco, April lG-Today the investigation by the grand jury into the telephone graft was concluded. Several additional indictments are being drawn and will be presented to- morrow.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
Santa Clara Sails South

Steamer Santa Clara arrived in port from Seattle Wednesday at a. m. She brought 6O,OOO feet of bridge tim- Der for the Alaska Central and twenty tons of general merchandise. The steamer sailed for Seattle next morning at o'clock.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
Delmas Out for Good

New York, April l9-D. NJ. Delmas announces that he has positively with drawn from the Thaw case, notwith- standing the wishes of Thaw's rela- tives that he should remain in charge.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
Thaw to PIead Insanity Again

New York, ApIil l6-Harry Thaw will plead insanity again in his second trial. Nothing new is announced re- garding his counsel.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
Hrs. Thaw Opens House

Pittsburg, April 2O-Mrs. William Thaw arrived here today and reopened her house. which has been closed for more than a year.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
The Longest Railroad

in operation in Alaska has Seward for it's ocean terminus and it's track lengthens each month. On the finest townsite in Alaska, at the head of the best harbor on the Alaska coast, iceree every day in every year, Seward is building The town has water works, electric lighting, sewerage; and it's development is based upon exhaustless re- sources.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20

A new stage record between Fair banks and Valdez was made recently, the time being six days and seventeen hours.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
Seward Outfits Miners

For all this territory. From this town leads the best route to the new bonanza fields. They are more accessible than any other great district of Alaska. an important factor in their development.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20

The sweet pea has been adopted as the official flower of the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
Tells of Police Corruption

San Francisco, April, 2O-Capt. Moody of the city police force is tes- tifying today before the grand jury to wholesale corruption in the depart r,a,f
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20

The Seattle papers affirm that Beat son has sold his Latouche mine for S5,OOO,O 900.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-04-20
TO THE BEST PORTION OF
CENTRAL ALASKA

Through this har6or passes nearly all the trathc of the vast region lying north of Cook inlet and between the two mountain ranges which bound the Susitna valley an area as large as one of the great states of the Middle West
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-02
PENSACOLA TRADE
EXPORTS FOR DECEMBER BREAK
 ALL RECORDS.
Chamber of Commerce Adopts Resolu- tion Favoring state Supervfs- ion of Telegraph Companies. Representatives to Push
 the Measure.

Pensacola, Fla, Jan. 1.-(Special)- Exports from the port of Pensacola during the month of December had a valuation of $2,210,o30, the largest val uation of any December in the history of the port, and almost a record break CT of any month.
 Cotton and lumber and timber form ed the principal Items of export, the former being larger by many thous- ands of bales than known this season while lumber and timber showed an Improvement over the previous month. France, Germany and the United Kingdom were the principal countries to which shipments were made, and each received goods valued at over a half million dollars.
 The prospects are that the month or January will be much better than the one just past, especially in cotton ship menta, as there are a large number of vessels now here taking cargoes of this nature. while others have been chartered to load. The shipments to the various foreign countries and the valuations are as follows: Madeira Is- lands, $i0,957; Belgium, $46,1S1; France S542,531; Germany, $723,044; Italy, $26,- 800; Netherlands, $7.776; Spain. $36, SIP; United Kingdom, $577.75s; British West Indies, $6,50o: Cuba, $5,7S6; Ara genuine, s1S2,795: Brazil, s21.ss4; Uru- quay, $15,305; French Africa, $6,6oO. Total $2,210,030.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-02
After Telegraph Companoes.

After hearing a report from special committee appointed to investigate tio poor telegraph service given PensacoIa hv the Western Union Telegraph com many. the Chamber of Commerce at meeting today went on record as iav- bring placing the telegraph companiss under the jurisdiction of the Floriu@ Railroad Commission the same as raH- roads. ....oa aftAr
 This resolution was adopted aiter @ ina report of the committe staIine tho+ the noor service here by the Wes- tnrn Union was due to insufficient ee,,i,,,oa,,t and number of employees ead not the fault Of tne nasnarer who Is endeavoring to give tha oityI the best possible service with the means at hand. ,.. as
 Tbe report of the committee was or5ared sent to the district superln- taadent or the company at Atianta ',,itb request that some steps pc taken to improve the service' lne rasoiution favoring the enactment ol q law placing the telegram companles under the Jurisdiction of the hsilroau Commission then came up TOT discus- -,on gsI copies of the resolution were orderra sent to all or the cohnnnelela.. ,da. Sadies of the state with the reques! trot sfm-,ar resolutions be adopted and nIaced in the hands of represen tatives in the legislature of the re- spective counties, Tba senator and two representatives sronn this county have been requested to favor such a measure in the nexl ,orisIature. and it is believed that Il the commercial bodies take the matter in hand properly that such Dill VII be passed.