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The Marshall republican., 1907-11-08
GERMAN NJ. 0, THEORY
Public Utilities Operated by Cities
Must Pay Their Way.

They Don't Always % This However
Because Not Enough 10 Charged on
to Depreciation and the Plants Don't
Have to Pay Observation-Disclosures"
Limited to Localities Where the Pat.
rensss viii % Large.
In theory public utilities operated by
German cities must pay their own
way. This theory IL not. however.
fully borne out In practice. because tho
allowance for depreciation Ii frequent.
ly inadequate. and the plants are not
required to make good the taxes for
merly paid by the companies they %.
perseded. But the effort to put these
services on q paying basis has results1
In limiting the various undertakings 70
districts where they are sure to pay.
On the other hand. when these utilities
are operated by companies the same
restrictive results aro noticed. because
almost without exception the fran-
chlses are 70 weighted down with pro-
visions for payments to the city and
are at the same time Of such short
duration that the companies would not
be warranted In extending the service
beyond the districts IN which they are
sure to pay 1t oncs.
Professor Hugo =. Meyer In recent
articles In the Electrical Railway Re-
view and the Journal of Political Econ
omy describes the results Of this ~
strictive policy on street railways and
slectric lighting, and the following
facts are taken from his articles:
The cities that went Into the strsst
railway business adopted . uniform
fare Of 2.5 cents. but with two excep-
tons abandoned this sftss short trials.
The experience Of tive typical German
cities will prove q interest o. showing
what high rates are charged whsa
cities attempt to opsrats sdlities - Q
paying basis.
When the city q Cssogns took over
the street railways ~ farss charged
were 20 cents for distances ~ b Id
miles and 8.7S cents To- IL maximum
distance. 90 miles. Aftsr operating
them awhile the city suehsrttiss raised
the fare materially wAlls extending
slightly the minimsa sea0a. The pres
emit charges are - sonas - 10 miles.
$40 cents ior 40 ml1sa. 3 sents to-
B.6s miles and a. sso1D ese distances
over b.63 miIsa
The city d DassselDss. which e.
quired its strsst milways - le00. a.
tempted - eperut6 49, at the mil
form faro - ~ esa1n. WAlch bad bsen
charged ~ ~ asoGt railway cemr
peny, ~ ppon fsao1.ohet \ was lesilg
ena1eG - OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-08
Wonderful Eczema Cure.

"Our it'll. boy had eczema for I've
years. writes N. A. Adams, Henriet'
Ia, Pa. 1.-TWO OF our home doctors
said the case was hopeless, his lungs
being affected. We then employed
other DOCTORS, but no benefit resulted.
BY chance we read about Electric Bit.
tiers; bought q bottle and soon noticed
improvement. We continued this
medicine until several bottles were
used, when our boy was completely
cured" Best of all blood medicines
aud body building health tonics. Guar
antssd At p. Il. Franklin's Drug store,
Soc.
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-08
u Sounds loaioaI.

It was after changing a meter. an
old one. for n Of mor recent manu-
facture that n Of the inspectors was
called to the house OF q German. The
complainant wanted that meter chang
cd again at once. For what did you
change my meter except to make mo
pay more gas billf't he asked. His bill
had Increased. The inspector tried to
explain that the winter months and
the earlier darkness were responsible.
but be couldn't fool the old German.
"You take out my leetle meter and put
In that big box" he remarked sagely.
big box. lots OF gas; leetle boz. leetle
gas" And all the explaining In the
world could not move him.-Progress-
I've Age.
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-08

Bremen and wife, of Florence,
were Marshall visitors We'd.
nesday. The gentlemen were
both substantial callers at
our office.
H V. Chevalier, of near
Arrow Rock was "a Marshall
visitor on business yesterday
and called around to leave us
a dollar for renewal.
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-08
This Plant Was Given Away.

The mayor OF Fulda. MIMI. writes
with regard to the electric light plant
In that city:
"our plant was not sold. but given
away In 1902. but the deed was not
executed until Ave years later. AZ ac-
cording to contract the present owner
was to run II for Ave years in pay
ment for II. The reaso for giving Il
away was that II ran $1,000 behind ~
cry year. The original cost was about
$4,000"
The original cost must have been In
creased by later additions. as In Janu-
airy last the superintendent reported
the cost as $4,000.
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-08

ity to look after renewals and increase
subscription list of q prominent month.
ly magazine, on a salary and com
mission basis. Experience desirable,
but not necessary. Good opportunity
for right person. Address Publisher,
Box SO, Station o, New York.
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-08
First insert Nov. "
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice Is hereby given to all creditors and
Others interested In the estate Of Lucy NJ.
Smith, deceased, that I, III. smith, Exec
utor OF said estate, intend TO make final
settlement thereof at the next term Of the
Probate Court Of Saline County, to be
holden ut the court house In said county,
on the frst Monday Of December 1907.
J.J. SMITH, Exr.
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-08

FOR SALE-A good modern hour
on East Arrow Five rooms, closets,
pantry and bath, furnace, otc. Lot
iO0x5oO feet. Enquire 62s e Arrow
ST. (Nov)
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-08
Petty Osspotism.

The uackensack IN. j. letter car
riers have been ordered by the post
master general to resign their member
ship IN the various Ore companies.
They are looked upon by the federal
authorities AZ paid. because they are
allowed Si2 a year for damage to their
clothing In service. II d this that the
postal authorities declare to be pay"
The iremen letter carriers shy they
oever have left their routes to attend
. 6re. and they can't imagine how the
postofice authorities became d inter-
ssted In 90 small q matter.-Fire and
Water Engineering. /.
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-08

TO BE SOLD AT SACRIFICE-One
among the best farms In Saline county;
also all stock and farm machinery
Several good young horses aud mule
colts. viii be offered for SALE
privately. For particulars write o,
call on the Owner, and save agents
commission. l.. A. BROWN,
II. r. d. No.. Marshall, Mo.
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-08
Purchased currsn. Nor. eeonomie.l.

An electric light plant was Installed
at Santa Clara. Cal. In 1900 at q cost
OF $4,000. The generating plant has
been shut down. as. according to tho
president OF the board Of trustees. Il
was found to DO more economical to
purchase the current.
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-08
one Method 81 csntrsI.

On the board Of dirsctorS Of the
Louisvills (KyJ Gas company are four
men representing the city's interests.
They must b residents Of Louisville.
must own not less than ten and mt
over . hundred shares Of the compa-
ny's stock and b elected By the boards
Of aldermen, the gas company furnish
Ing Z Int ~ acknowledgements An.
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-08
COLU NJ N

Advertisement IN this column Sc a line
each Insertion. Minimum charge. i6c. six
ordinary words make one line. Parties nav
Ing anything TO sell, real estate o. personal;
help, TO recover lost articles, or amy Of the
hundreds OF things that can be advertised,
Will ind IL profitable to make IL known
through this column.
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-08
First Insertion Nov.lD
NOTICE OFFiNAL SUPPLEMENT

Notice Is hereby given 10 all creditors and
others Interested that the undersigncd
Execptors OF the estate Of Peter J. Kessler,
deceased intend TO make their ANAL settie-
msnt u said estate At the December Term
lsW Of the Probate Court Of Saline County,
to b. holden In said county on the Sud DAY
Of December 1901.
AMELIA EesLER
LOUIS BlkHiNGHkusE,
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-08
LOCALS.

i'll.
Miss Bessie Tucker is home
from a visit tn Virginia.
Mrs. A. NJ. Keller is the
guest Of relatives at Fayette.
This is duck season, but
they are reported very scarce.
Henry Eilers was u visitor
from Arrow Rock Wednes-
day.
Geo. Deal, Of Mt. Leonard,
had business here Wednes.
day.
Mrs. Ella Laughlin, Of Mel
y N, was "A Marshall visitor
Tuesday.
Mrs. j. NJ. Patterson was
the guest Of her daughter in
81. Louis this week.
Z. B.. Clawson and little
daughter, Susie, spent Sun.
~ in Boonville.
Ex-senator W. j. Stone was
here Tuesday-probably re-
ptiring his political fences.
Lewis Reisacher was here
r. IN New Frankfort Wednes-
dav after u load of lumber.
Lon Schieszer expects to
spend next week at Harceman
Us the guest Of his brother,
Motto.
Mrs. Lawson Byars, Of
Waverly, was the guest last
week of Mrs. Kate Akers and
other relatives.
Mrs. J.K. Burns,of Miami,
expects 10 spend the winter
with her son, X. b. Burns,
near Los Angeles, Cal.
Chas. Rafferty,, Of Jackson.
vile, ILL.,, was The guest OF. his
old time friend, I'D. Billings
ley, Saturday and Sunday.
j. Ii. Driskill left for his
home, in New Cambria, Kan.
after "a three weeks visit to
relatives and friends at Blue
Lick.
j. +. Moore,of west Of town
moved to Sedalia yesterday
for the winter. He says he
expects to return TO Saline in
the spring.
A. A. Silvey was up from
Houstonia Tuesday looking
for a farm to rent. He would
like to get from 100 to 100
acres near a good town.
Ed. I. Molineaux, OF Wood.
son, as rented and moved TO
the II. FL. Boulware farm, east
of town. Rev. Boulware has
moved to Rev. Blalock's place.
J. W. Taylor, of this city,
DR.. f.. Brown and Peyton
Jeter. Malta Bend, and Rev.
j. r. Kemper, of Carthage,
are on a ten days. bunting
trip in Oklahoma.
Richard and Will Meschede
went to Kansas City Sunday
to meet their sister, Mrs. j.
e. Wagner, of Edmond, Okla.
who il the guest of Saline
county relatives.
Jos. Stephens, of southeast
of town, was compelled to kill
a 6ne mare last week, which
had q leg broken BY being
kicked BY . Western pony
with when she was pastured.
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-08
Tipton's unpro6tabis Plant.

The municipal lighting plant OF Tip
ton. Ia, proved unsuccessful. When
II burned down. causing a heavy loss.
II was not rebuilt. and a contract was
made with a private company.
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-08

The privately owned department
stores OF Berlin are underselling the
municipal market halls so decidedly
that the latter are being operated at a
loss. We wonder that bis honor Will
Han II. Kaiser Of Potsdam permits
such cold blooded butchery.
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-08

Local representa-
tive for Saline
County and vicin.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
NEW YORK TO CHICAGO
BY TROLLEY ASSURED

New York 10 Chicago by trolley IS
no longer a vague proposition. With
the completion OF the link between Erie,
Pa. and Conneaut. Ohio. the longest
length of trolley systems in the world
was connected up. practically making il
possible 10 ride By electric car from
Westheld, In New York state. through
northern Ohio TO Jackson, Mica. q els
tance of 800 miles.
with the lines now building east OF
Westheld or the route TO Buffalo,
Rochester, Sy racuse, and Albany, and d
short line already provided for 10 the
west OF the western borders Of Ohio,
the ultimate connection OF the Two
great metrOpollses should occupy but a
year or so at most
Meanwhile. the construction of e'ee-
lric lines is progressing in ah parts Cf
the country with a rapidly unparal-
leied ia the history OF transportation
Fittsburg Is soon 10 be but q trolley ride
from Cleveland. Madison, Wis, from
Chicago. ana Wheeling. ". Va from
Columbus Ohio. A fast electric line
extends from Columbus 10 Indianapolis.
and plans are maturing 70 connect Boz
ton with the New York 70 Chicago
route at Albany. In the South the
trolley car has even become a factor IN
the transportation OF rice and Gotten.
one more decade will witness the cover
ing Of all the populated sections % the
United States with d compete netW crk
OF electric roads. the Iniieage Of which
in some OF our States viii soon surPass
that II the steam railways. --W. r. Nc
Clure, IN Van Nord6n Magazine
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
OPINIONS VARY ABOUT
CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
Architects and Builders Journal Be-
lieves II Should Not Be Hastily
Condemned Because of Inferior
Workmanship.

Ia a recent issue OF the Architects and
Builders Journal, OF Baltimore. an ar
JiCle entitled "COncrete-its proper and
faulty construction" says:
y few recent disasters 10 the build
iugs formed OF concrete has given rise
TO grouudless fears as 20 the stability
Of structures into which this form Of
material largely enters. Except among
those engaged in the building trade, 10
whom cause and effect are known
quantities the conditions which existed
where these ostensible failures occurred
are not considered Primarily the fault
was In the construction and not in the
maUerioal itself. The collapse OF the
BiXby Hotel. at Long Beach. California.
Tor example, was undoubtedly due 70
the removal Of some Of the timber sup
ports before the cement was properly
cured. The structural plan was not
such as experienced builders OF concrete
recommend. but even with the defects
indicated there is reason TO believe the
structure would have stood intact and
would be standing today had 1t not
been for the precipltate haste in remov-
ing the supports before the concrete
columns and glrders had properly set.
material FOR this form Of structural use,
because one or two buildings come
tumbling about ones ears. Similar dis
asters have happened where the mater
ial has been OF brick or steel. yet no
one would for an instant condemn either
OF these as unnt FOR building purposes.
Examples Of the stability Of properly
re-enfOrced concrete construction are too
numerous 20 offer the few failures as
a guage Of its adaptabnity TO the pur-
poses for which il has been used. The
recurrence OF just such failures as the
Bixby Hotel would be obviated were
the design OF the structure to be made
by a competent engineer and the work
intrusted TO men OF practical experience
In the erection OF REINFORCED concrete
buildings. With all that has been done
concrete may be said 70 be IN it's expert
mental stage. Its possibilities are ad-
miJted. II lends itself well 10 almost
any form OF construction, the danger
lies in ignorant handling OF the mater
ial. II is possible. too. that improved
re-enforcing win ultimately be invented,
which will eliminate any chance OF
risk already reduced TO a minimum
One thing is necessary If concrete is to
maintain its place in the building world,
the material entering into it's composition
must be the best and It's handling must
be done with experienced care II it Is
70 sustain its reputation for its IN
doubted stability under proper treat
menJ.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
PERPETUATE NAMES
BY NOVEL DEVICE
How Prominent Firm of
Architects Got Name on
Public Building.

Close observation on the part of a
Newspaper man in Boston several years
ago revealed a striking device employed
by the nrn Of McKim. Mead & White.
the noted New York architects. of which
Stanford White, who was murdered By
Harry X. Thaw. in New York. recently.
was member. was an acros;ic OF
names famous in history. literature. and
art by which the firms name was 20 be-
engraved on the Boston Public Library.
As may DO observed. the arrangement
detied literature. history and philosophy
in arrangement, and this was the thing
that attracted the newspaper mans at
tention. The names were conglomerated
from all nations and ages into a seem
lngly neat ornamentation for the fine
building. Beginning at the top OF a
space TO be devoted TO names famous
IN the world In various lines were the
following
Moses.
Cicero.
kalidasa
Isoeratess
Milton.
These Esm1s, through their initials,
formed the first part OF the acrostic.
spelling plainly 'NIcKim." A slight
space appeared before the next list OF
names, which was.
Mozart
Euclid.
AesChylus.
Dante.
The initials OF the these names
brought out the second name or the
firm Mead" Another slight space,
and the following names appeared;
Wren.
Herrick.
Irving,
Titan,
Erasmus
Here was the name White" also en-
graved. The whole device bringing out
the firm name OF ''AIcRim. Mead s.
White" in connection with the world $
famed men. II was just before the
building was completed that the dis
cOvery was made and published. The
list OF names was changed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
OVER $6OO,0OO,OOO
BUILDING LAST YEAR

The records and fluctuations for 1906
have just been completed and show that
the grand total expended in building
during the year, throughout the eoun-
try. reaches s604 go COO. stupendous as
IS that sum. It has fallen considerably
below expectations. il was confidently
estimated early IN the year that So co.
90 would be reached. The total shows
a gain Of little more than 2 per cent oyer
1906
During the same period IRE losses
were in excess Of so, 065, go. 4 loss that.
says Z. ". Fitzpatrick. the executive
officer Of she international Society OF
Building Inspectors. has never BEEN
equaled in any country AT any time.
and that should mark the apex Of the
nations folly. Further. 8lr. Fitzpatrick
the highest authority On construction in
the country, contends that nine-tentha
OF these losses are preve1table.
IN New YORK, Tor instance, So. 001.01
went into new construction, and OF that
not more than 80. 600 90 went into par
italy frepro0f buildings, and that IN the
commercial metropolis OF the country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
AL ESTATE MARKET ENLIVENED BY SEVERAL LARGE SALES
LACK OF ORIGINALITY
IN SELECTING NAMES

What this city needs most just now.
said the man from the West, lis d brand
lew apartment house vocabulary. Every
name. whether suitable or not. has
been worn positively thgeadbare. until
the apartment houses OF all cities pres
enJ the most curious assortment They
are named after actors. opera singers.
poets. and statesmen.
What viii happen If you ketp on
with this wholesale building of apart-
ment houses. I'm sure / don't know
Half the States OF the Union have al
ready been utilized and lots OF ci les
and towns-mOuntains and rivers, too
As for Christian names, Of both gen
ders-Id be willing 20 wager every let
ter IN The alphabet Is represented, at
least / can recall an Annette and an
Anthony, as a good start, with "a Viola
and q William for an ending Thea
know there are EteuI ard Edith. as
We'll as Ruth and Gertrude Evidently
Helen Court and a Helena. There are
Henrietta, Leons, Marion, and couple
Of Theresas.
Il came across an apartment no, Sc
the other day named the Arbutus, and
] know there Is an Ivy Court and "a
Fernclin. but aside from these Instances
your name givers dOn't seem 10 have
much use for plants or flowers
Inen these name Risers OF yours
seem 10 think that a slight change ia
the spelling Of a word iustihes them in
any amount Of reps .itiou. For instance.
they spell Edinburgh with the terminal !.
ton 'bOr0' or Borough. Carlisle and
Carlyle. Gainsb0r0 and Cainsb3rOugh.
HOlley and Holly. Then there is Flea
nor. EleanOre and ElinOr.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
SMALL TRACT SELLS
At S2,100 PER ACRE

With the weather at close 10 zero
point il was not 10 be expected that
there would be much doing in county
property. but the Reeding tract Of nine
and one-half acres, situated at the June
ton OF the river road and Wisconsin
avenue, TenleytOwn, appealed 10
Charles ?. Stone. OF Stone < Fairfax,
Incorporated, as "a good bargain at S30.-
900. and he purchased it. The tract
fronts AS feet on the river road and 64s
feet On Wisconsin avenue. and the price
paid represents about &.10O per acre.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27

relieved by dun gold TO make It light
and sparkling.
The metal work OF banking screen IS
OF bronze as are also the yesUbule en-
frances and screen about the ladies
room. The wainseotting OF banking screen
is OF Norwegian white marble. with q
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
BUYS GROUND TO BUILD
HANDSOME RESIDENCE ON

Harry WaTdman recently purchased,
through the office OF Moore s Hill. in
cOrpOrsted. a large lot fTOL ing eighty
feet on Columbia road, near Biltmore
street. Washington Heights. adjoining
the handsome houses which ne bull.
last summer. The price paid for n q
ground was S.15 a square foot, making
the plot cost nearly $4,000
Mr.. Nardman intends building a resi-
Gence for himself on the site and Archi-
tect A. Il. Beers has been commissioned
to prepare the plans as early as posi-
BE. The design OF the house viii be
colonial 10 be built OF light brick, with
limestone trimmings. II Is expected the
cost will approximate 500.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
EXPECT MUCH ACTIVITY
ALONG GREAT FALLS ROAD

The Old Dominion and Great Falls
road has double tracks nearly as far as
the substatiOn and is shortly TO be COM
pieted through 10 the Falls. On every
bright day even IN the winter time the
cars are crowded and the company is
making preparations for a large busi-
ness in the spring and summer. About
toFty-i!ve houses were erected on the
several new subdivisions contiguous to
the road last year and II IS stated that
many are in contemplation as soon as
the season opens.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
SAFEST COAL MINE IN WORLD.

Hongay. TOnquin. China. has the
safest coal mine in the world. The
working is On The side OF a hill. which
Is one solid block OF coal about 200 feet
high. To get at the mineral it Is neces-
saTy only 10 remove a layer OF schist
on the surface. The coal. which s Of
good quality. is mined 10 the extent Of
about LOCO tons day. There is good
deal of dust. which is used for making
bFiquets The stan of the mine is COM
posed OF fifty Europeans and $500 ma
tives.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
PRESSEY PLANS TO BUILD
FINE HOUSE AT CRESTON

Henry A Presley, a prominent civil
engineer Of this city. who is the owner
of the subdivision known as CFesUon
and Clifton, in Alexandria county, along
the line of the Old Dominion and Great
Falls Railroad. and who sold the Saeg-
muller place last year. intends building
a handsome residence as CrestOn, and
become a permanent resident OF Alex
andria county.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
SEVEN NEW DWELLINGS
FOR LAMONT STREET

\. T. Haller Company, architects. has
made plans FOR seven twO-stOry brick
dwellings which William N. Gain Will
erect at al 10 453 Lamont street north
west. The estimated cost is 81, 600. and
the buildings are 20 be entirely modern
in every particular. The permit has
already been taken out for construction.
The same builder Will erect q three
story brick dwelling at 1901 Warder
street northwest. at an estimated cost OF
s., GO after plans drawn by the same
architects.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
WILL ADD NEW STABLE
TO HEURICH'S BIG PLANT

Christian Heurich has taken out "a
permit 10 build two-stOFy brick stable
on Twenty-siXth street near i Sire
northwest at an estimated cost OF 5000
Architect A. p. Clark. jr., prepared the
plans and specifications while The con-
tract for construction has been awarded
to Charles u. Nolland
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27

darker marble for the base. The floor
is richly patterned OF practically a uni
form tone. It's interest being obtained
from the variety OF lines OF the mosaic
rather than from It's color
The construction. which is being done
by the George A. Fuller Company, Is
progressing with good speed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
DEEDS TO RAILWAY
PROPERTY FILED

The sum of sl69.2ss3 was named as
the consideration for the transfer OF a
part OF lot 4s3, situated between O. and
ID, Third and Fourth streets. and Vir-
ginia avenue southwest, from the
Manor Real Estate Company 10 the
Philadelphia Baltimore and Washing
ton Railway Company. Ia a deed filed
with the Registrar Of Deeds in the city
Han today