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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
PROHIBITION
GAINS IN CHICAGO

Chicago. Dec. 2i.--"One thousand
saloons will have locked their doors
and gone out OF business In this city
by May 1 next" said Adam Ortseifen.
president OF the McAvoy Brewing COM
pany. during talk last night on the
scarcity OF barley. which is seriously
crippling the large brewerics and the
malt houses. and may mean probable
raise in the price OF beer within few
weeks.
Both breweries and maltsters for sew
eral weeks have been bidding almost
TO the point OF wiping out the margin
OF profit I'm order 10 get the few car
loads OF barley that arrive in this
market eac hday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
NEW PUBLIC LAVATORY
UNDER CONSIDERATION

The city council is considering the fit
ting up OF a public lavatory in the base
ment Of the board OF trade building. The
inspector OF plumbing has examined the
premises and reports them suitable for
such a purpose. Mr.. Bemis, the inspector
OF plumbing. said yesterday in regard TO
the matter:
"The selection OF location" Mr.
Bemis continued. lis not left TO the in
spector Of plumbing. II the city council
asks my opinion as an official will give
Il, and will recommend two locations
Markc, square sna exchanges p'sce. Tho
appropriation OF $4,000 should bc enough
for both places. You can get a lot Of
first -class plumbing for si2.50o. and " the
city wants 90 provide n lavatory In the
board ~ trade building 7 am certain that
part of the basement viii be found emil
nontly satisfactory
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
MI L|ONA|RE
GOLFERS SERVE
CADD|ES DINNER

Philadelphia. Dec H.-Philadelphia mill
lionaire members OF the Huntingdon VAL
ley Country club yesterday afternoon
gave Christmas dinner to the 60 cad
dies. The millionaire members OF the club
donned white aprons and acted as walters.
The boys had great time. and so did
the club members. The dinner consisted
OF everything from oyster soup to plum
pudding. John w. Pepper. president OF
the club. had charge OF the gravy dish,
and was the busiest man at the dinner. for
every one of the boys seemed TO want
gravy at the same time,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24

received. ~ letter i'm regard TO a busi-
ness matter was received from the inter-
national union and action on the same
postponed until the next meeting. the
motion was then made TO adjourn.
IN OTHER CITIES.
The president OF the Miners union at
Cobalt Canada, who was recently arrest
ed on the charge Of melting the miners
to strike i'm violation OF the Canadian In.
dustrial pursuits act, has been FOUND
guilty and sentenced TO six months nm
prisonment.
Canadian employers were greatly
pleased at tho outcome OF the trial. and
do not conceal their Joy at the proceed
ings Labor leaders from various soc
tions however will not admit the justice
of the act. and not little Ill feeling has
been stirred up over the imposing of this
rather too severe penalty.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
DOCTORS JOIN
IN THE FIGHT
FOR NO LICENSE

Central Village, Conn. Dec. 2i--The
doctors OF Danieson and Killingly have
taken up thc temperance fight and prom
ise TO add a potent force in enforcing
prohibition.
The members Of the profession today
promulgated and quite generally signed a
petition which reads. I'VE. the under
signed physicians in KIlihgly. will in the
future write no prescription for liquor"
The slgners include Drs. George NJ.
Burroughs, George Barnes. Rienzl Rob-
inson, J. T. Shannon. +. i. Todd. w. III.
Judson. c. Il. Hill. C. ]. lie Claire. DIR.
Lc Claire Is the president OF the county
medical society.
Today some business and professional
men of Plainheld. the second largest no.
license town OF this county. were can
vassed. and their opinions were some
what at variance on the efficacy OF the
proposed move OF the doctors. County
Commissioner Barber, who Is a plumber.
says the doctors Will find 1t difficult to
carry into practice such an order.
DIR. Gardner OF Central Village. said
he had been observant OF the law and
only issued prescriptions for liquid when
he believed they were needed
Dir. Bowler favors an agreed price for
prescriptions and united effort TO elimi-
nate III uses OF liquor.
Health officer DIR. A. A. Chase OF Plain
field said De ;n,rgh: .t would bs hard fU
Al 70 agree on the ,Esbject. We says he
thinks the doctors OF Killingly have gone
too far In refusing TO prescribe for liquors
AZ all.
The secretary of the county medical as
ISOLATION will ask for written opinion "
the attorney general on the prescription
law as applied to no-licsnse towns.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
IN The FIELD
c. c.
OF LABOR
MEETINGS. ToNIGHT.

MEETINGS TONIGHT.
Carpenters local. ~, Labor Temple.
Machinists' local, 1i7. Labor Temple.
Steamfltters local. I76. Labor Temple.
Transfers joint council Labor Temple.
blacSsmiths. 81 Westminster street.
Hosting Engineers, 152 weybosset
street
BARRIERS
The regular business was in order at
the meeting OF the BARRIERS union held
in the Labor Temple last evening.
a number OF candidates for admission
were accepted upon the recommendation
OF the investigation committee. Several
applications for membership were re-
ccived and placed upon the table until
the next meeting. The report OF the
treasurer was listened TO and ordered ac-
cepted. The meeting then adjourned
CARPENTERS.
The damp weather had no effect on the
size OF last nights meeting OF the Car
penters The business, as Is uual at this
tirhe OF the year. was very brief and
rather uninteresting Several candidates
were received as members. and the
names OF several new men were placed
In the hands OF the committee Several
Carpenters union were read before the
meeting adjourned.
ELECTRICAL WORKERS.
The nearness Of Christmas and the un-
inviting weather probably combined TO
make the men seen az the meeting of the
Electrical Workers union Few and far
between However. quorum was pres
cnt. and the routine work was accom-
plishcd with dispatch and expedition Re-
ports were read. chairmen or committees
listened 90 and motions made with dcx-
tcrity that was - surprise Co some OF tho
older ana slow-g going memoirs Of this live
and up-to-date union.
Several members were admitted. aud
an unusual number of applications were
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
masked MEN
ROBBED SALOON
At CHICAGO

Chicago, Dec. 2i-Bour masked men en-
tered the saloon of William Wright last
night and obtained 500 In money. eight
gold watches and four revolvers, The
watches and currency were secured from
Is patrons OF tho saloon. The men were
playing cards at tables when the visitors,
each presenting revolver. entered. The
players were persuaded TO drop their
gamc for the moment and lined up at the
bar where two of the quartet accepted
their contributions while the others stood
at present arms"
After this ceremony. one OF the collect
ors went behind the bar and divested the
cash register OF $40. Then the four leit the
saloon and escaped.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
CUPID'S DART BADLY
BLUNTED BY HARD TIMES

Pittsburg. Dec. 2i.-That Cupid has
been very seriously interfered with In
his work because OF the hard times Is
shown by the remarkable decrease In
the number Of marriage licenses Issued
Just before Christmas.
Christmas has always been favorite
day for marriages. and during the past
ten years. the records show that the
average number OF licenses taken cut
on Dec. 20 has been loo. Yesterday Just
81 persons took out the necessary
papers to we'd 10 viii be n sad Christ
mas for many ministers of fittsburg.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
ILLINOIS MINERS MAY
DEMAND MORE PAY

Chicago. Dec. 2i.--A conference be-
tween representatives Of the Illinois
Coal Operstozs association and the off,
cials of 1.-THE United Mine Workers union
will bo held in this city Jan. 2. The
object OF tho meeting Is TO discuss the
new wage agreement and working con-
ditions
II IL predicted that the miners union
will make a demand for ten per cent.
over the present scale Of wages.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
TELEGRAPH TICKS

Kobe. Japan. Dec. 2-Fire has broken
out en- hoard the American steamer Min
nesota, Capt. Austin, in this harbor Both
the vessel and her cargo were damaged.
The Minnesota is from Seattle for Hong
Kong. via Yokohama.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24

Fernie. B. G., Dee. 2i.-Two freight
trains were in collision near Macleod on
tlt Crows Nest Pass branch of the Cana
dian Pacific railroad yesterday. Brake
man +. Ormsbell was killed and Fireman
c. Won Wald and Engineer Mckinnon fa-
tally injured.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24

Augusta, Me, Dec. A.-The net expense
20 the state for running the state prison
the past year was 1900. according to the
annual report today OF tho prison and Jail
inspectors. The gross expense was $27, ass.
while the profits OF the departments OF tho
prison amounted to sc5.2i9. The report
shows there are now 176 convicts and that
during the past year II were received.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24

Boston. Dec. 24-Charlcs r. Hanna, New
England financial representative OF Swift
" Co, the Chicago packers. died at his
home in Brookline today after an Illness
OF several months from intestinal diseases.
He was born i'm Rochester. N. Y. In 1855.
but had spent most OF his life In the Mid
die West. BY selling pop corn and lemon
ade at county fairs and other places he
earned money enough 20 carry him
through school and through Oberlin col
lege. lie organized the Farmers and Mer-
chants bank at Quincy. Mich in 1877, and
the Farmers and Merchants bank at
Columbia. Dakota, I'm 1881. Later he be-
came president OF the First National bank
OF Council Bluffs, Ia. retiring i'm 1902
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24

Chicago. Dec. a--The South Chicago
pant OF the illinois Steel company. en-
ploying 1000 men, will be shut down today
until after the holidays. There is Moth
ing unusual in this shutdown" said Pres
ident Bufflngtons secretary. THE works
were closed for week or two at this time
every year; we do not expect TO be closed
down moro than two weeks. The en-
ployes understood that this would not be
required until March l."
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-01
TONNAGE PROBLEM
TAXES OFFICIALS
SHORTAGE OF EQUIPMENT AND
POWER EXISTS
Perhaps Five Billions Will Be Needed
In Next Five Years for Extend
ing Faellltles-General
Railroad News

So large has been the increase in al
branches of Industrial pursuits in the
United States during recent years that
the railroads, which have been tbs
great factor in bringing about this de-
velopment, are constantly taxed in cop
ing with the perplexing problem of
handling this enormously increased
tonnage promptly
With all lines of manufacturing plants
constantly increasing their capacity. 1t
is but natural to expect that the rail-
roads should be confronted with a
shortage of motive power and equip
ment with which to transport the bust
ness and inadequate terminal facilities
to handle it.
1t has been estimated that to extend
the railroad facilities by the addition
of track, terminal accommodations, the
addition of rolling stock and the i'm
provement of roadbed from time to
time will require an expenditure dur
ing the next ten years of from $4,000
100000 to So, 100000
Richard H. Edmunds of Baltimore
says that in 1880 the United States had
twenty-three miles of railroad, and the
following decade 1910, the trackage was
2S10 miles. In 1850 the mileage was 9021,
while in 1860 the mileage had increased
over 21 900 miles. In 1870 this increase
was still apparent, and in about the
same proportion as the previous de-
cade, and the mileage was 52,922. In
1880 it was 92,267, and in 1890 166, 10S,
while in 1900 it was 1874, 262. In 1905 the
mileage of the railroads in the United
States was 217,350 and at the close of
the year 1906 it was estimated that
there were $4,000 miles of railroad
lines being operated in the country.
These figures do not take into con-
sideration the miles and miles of sid
ings and double tracking, but include
only the mileage of main lines.
In 1895 the number of cars-both pas
senger and freight-in use in the United
States was 1265,10S. and in 1900 the
number had increased to 1,SS5,253. In
1904 the number had increased to 1,770,-
SS4, or greater than the half decade
preceding it, and in the near 1905 there
were 1,79S, ,434 cars in use.
AS regards the supply of coal the
foundation of the modern Industrial
system and a great source of revenue
to many of the large railroads of the
United States there need be no cause
for concern. The number of square
miles of coal land in this country far
exceeds that of any country of the
world; indeed, the United States, with
it's 365,000 square miles of coal land, is
over six times as rich in coal resources
as the combined coal country of Europe,
which is but $1,000 square miles.
The railroads of the country also de-
rive much revenue from the large pro-
duction of iron ore and steel. Much of
this is consumed by the railroads them
selves in the construction and repairing
of new and old lines and the building
of cars, locomotives, bridges, ma
chinery, etc.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-01
INCREASE GRAIN TARIFFS EAST
Western Trunk Interests File Notice
with Commission
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, March 31.-In ac-
cordance with their intention expressed
some time ago, the railroads constitut-
ing the western trunk interests, the
Central Traffic association and the
eastern trunk lines, have filed with the
interstate commerce commission tariffs
increasing their rates on the eastbound
grain and grain products to become
effective about April 1.
This action was taken, it is under
stood, because of the enactment by
the legislatures of some states laws re-
garded as inimical to the railroads.
The principal bill which the railroads
took exception to was the 2-cent fare
act of the legislature of Nebraska
Soon after the enactment of that act
officials arranged for a meeting in
Chicago, at which it was stated that
they not only should test the constitu-
tionality of the measure, but it would
be necessary for them to increase the
rates on eastbound grain.
When the new tariffs were filed with
the commission it appeared that the
conditions warranted that body in
making suggestion to the carriers
that the time of the increased rates
becoming effective should be post
poned temporarily. To this suggestion
the carriers cheerfully acquiesced
In accordance with the agreement
reached, the commission has issued an
order granting the carriers permission
to at once post and file, effective April
/, 1907, amendments postponing the
date of the taking effect of the pro-
posed laws in rate regulation to May
l, leaving the present rates in effect
until that date, and on that date can
ceiling the present rates and making
the advanced rates effective.
lit
does not bar any complaints that may
be made to it by the advanced rate
by shippers. Indeed, it is expected
that complaints will be received anG
If they should be, the commission will
consider them on their merits.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-01

where the duties Of soliciting traffic
are paramount" This meant that the
stations where the telegraphic duties
were a small part Of the work or where
the agent does not do any telegraphing
were to be eliminated from the
schedule. In the regular stations the
promotions were by seniority.
In the stations which are starred"
the railroad company claims the right
to make any appointments they want
to, regardless Of length of service Of the
others in the station. The railroad
wants to have such stations eliminated
from the operations of the schedule.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-01
JOSEPH MOFFATT
AGAIN MARRIED
Prominent Church Worker Takes An.
other Bride, Who Is Well Known
in Rescue Work Among
Women

News of the marriage of Joseph Mof-
fatt. formerly of Los Angeles, to Miss
Anna Faulkner Neptune the first of last
week in San Bernardino is creating a
stir in local church circles.
There is chain of romantic circum-
stances leading up to this the latest
matrimonial venture of Mr.. Moffatt.
Several years ago Mr.. Moffatt married
Mrs. Frank Dyer who was divorced
from her husband, editor of an East
Los Angeles paper Mrs. Dyer was at
that time singing on the operate stage
and was rapidly making a name for
herself. Mrs. Moffatt was considered
one of the sweetest singers in Los An
geles, and was much interested In
church and eVangelistic work, which
ultimately resulted In her engaging in
the Florence Crttenden work, where
her sweet voice led many women back
to virtue and happiness.
Her divorce from Mr. Moffatt two
years ago came as a surprise to then
friends in Los Angeles.
Mr.. Moffatt met his present bride In
the Florence Crittenden home work In
West Virginia, and a romance began
which eventually led up TO their mar
riage. Mr. Moffatt is Sc years of age
and much older than his bride. He has
large property interests and has a widS
reputation as business man.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-01

ten which contained more of the beauty
of pathos, the poignancy of despair,
than Indian Love Letters" by Marah
Ellis Ryan. They seem literally writ
ten with the hearts blood of the noble
minded Indian who sent them to a
girl he had loved in the east. OF
course it was all hopeless. What place
could an Indian, no matter how highly
educated, have in the thoughts and
life of an American girl of birth and
breeding? But he was inspired to
these letters, which breathe the spirit
of remuneration and show how inevi-
table is reversion to type. Each one
| is prose poem.
Indian Love Letters, by Marah Ellis
Ryan. Chicago: A. c. McClurg & Co.
That great work of Emanuel Sweden
borg, Heaven and He'll" being his
very thorough and complete account of
the future life, has just been issued
in 10-cent form, for sale on the news
stands and general sale. Most of the
Swedish seers volumes are to be had
at very low prices, but few seem to be
aware of the fact, and the information
| is given that this is the first of a
series of popular editions, in an eff
fort at very general distribution. Ger
tainly there is enough in this remark
able book to attract and hold attention
|
be ready to accept all 1t says, the writ
er's view of the future life and it's re-
lat1on to the present, his explanation
of so many of the problems which con-
front the Christian today, and his clear
argument in favor of better and saner
living give his works peculiar meaning.
Though written $50 years ago, they are
particularly applicable to conditions of
today and great aid toward. their bet
ter understanding. The worlds great
est minds have gladly admitted their
indebtedness to Swedenborg, and ac-
knowledged his wonderful seership.
Certainly the plan to popularize his
books is a good one and none better
for initiatory purposes could have been
selected.
New and completely revised, j. e.
Homans' popular book, self Propelled
Vehicles fulfills the requirements of
the motor vehicle owner, operator and
repairer. In his revision the author has
emphasized the practical aspects of
motor vehicles of all powers, confining
his space to the discussion of matters
fundamental in construction and man
agement. Theoretical matters-Im-
portant almost wholly to designers and
builders-are introduced only where
good explanations positively require
them, and at no point is the readers
mind burdened with padded material on
experimental and obsolete construction.
All the accessory parts of an automo-
bile-carburetters igniters, transmits
sion gears-are fully explained by
typical examples. The author properly
assumes that an adequate knowledge of
the principles upon which these devices
are constructed will enable the reader
to understand variations for himself.
Self-Propelled Vehicles, by James E.
Homans, A M. New York: Theodore
Andel & Co., so.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-01
Financed by ToIedoans

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March Silt is learned
that the Toledo, Wabash & st. Louis
railroad, Incorporated in Augusta, Me,
with a capital of S6,OOO,OOO is a pro-
posed electric electric railway financed
by Toledo, o., interests. The road Is
70 transact a passenger and freight
business. An entirely new line is to be
built and no existing electric roads will
be absorbed. Frederick Seymour legal
representative here of the Toledo in
terests, said:
&c. ID. Whitney Of Toledo, who was
formerly general traffic manager of the
Toledo, st. Louis & Western railway. is
president. The vice president is q. q.
Metzger, president of the Metzger Lin
seed OIL company, head Of the Broad
way Savings bank OF Toledo and a
director OF the National bank of that
city ]. +. McAfee, also of Toledo. Is
treasurer The first fifty miles of
road, from Toledo 10 Defiance, have
been financed.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-01
Breaks csr.euiIdlna Records

The American Car and Foundry
company is now turning out the larg-
est number of cars per month since IL
was established. An official of the
company said that he had heard no
talk Of cancellation by any railroad of
any order, but the situation is Just the
opposite.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-01

Knicker--Is he a mollycoddle?
Bocker-Yes; he won't eat his wifea
biscuits.-NeW York sun.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-01

Did you lose much by that fire out
at your house?" asked Townley.
1.-TWO quarts of fine old Scotch whis-
key" replied Subbubs.
WAS that all?"
'Yes; you see. only about half of our
volunteer fire company got there
Philadelphia Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-01

"Spots," or two hundred and two
cleansers. Is a new Paul Elder book
containing recipes enough to take
anything out OF anything" compiled
by Clarice T. ConYoisier. 1t should
be an article OF general household
utility.
seldom have love letters been writ
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-01

natural ethic confined exclusively to
man.
Ethics and the Materialistic Concep-
ton of History. BY Karl Kautsky.
Chicago: C. H. Kerr & Co.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-01
Before the Arbltrators
BY Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO. March 31.-The
question presented to the board Of ar
bitration which is TO decide the diff
ferenees between the Southern Pacific
and the telegraph operators was the
elimination from operation OF the
schedule Of certain important agencies
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-01

How do you know he is used to
receiving letters from that grip"
Because" answered Miss Cayenne,
"he knew Immediately where to look for
the second page" washington Star.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-12-05
Chased as an Antique Also.

A charming hostess OF one Of the
''big houses" as they are called by
those who are welcomed into them.
has the added beauty OF prematurely
white hair. says the Washington Star.
That which seems TO her contempt
raries an added charm may appear TO
the crudely young a mark of decline,
at least so II appears in one instance
OF which the hostess herself tells with
enjoyment.
The lady IL connoisseur of antiques.
At one of her teas a debutante rich
with the glow of youth, but sadly con-
strained with her sense Of her own
novelty, was handed cup Of tea. The
cup was beautifully blue and wonder
fully old. The hostess, desiring to
tighten the strain on her youthful
guest by pleaslngly divert,ng re-
mark, said, "That little cup is $50
years old"
"Oh," came the debutante's high
strained tones, how careful you must
be to have kept 1t so long!"