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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-06
OPPOSITION TO BILL
HOPE TO PREVENT PASSAGE OF
BRoAD-TIRE MEASURE.

The opposition of the business men Of
Washington to the Babcock broad-tire bill,
which was recently passed by the House,
has taken concrete form, and it is their
hone and expectation that the Objectionable
measure will fail of passage in the Senate.
The executive committee recently appointed
81 mass meeting of commercial men
against the bill, through its chairman Mr..
n II p. Johnson wrote to the board Of
District Commissioners concerning the
matter. In response Mr.. Johnson received
the following reply from Mr.. Henry b. F.
Macfarland president Of the board:
an response to the inquiry made by your
committee of the Commissioners of the
District of Columbia at the conference this
morning, I have the honor to state on be-
half of the Commissioners that the propo-
sition to regulate the width of wagon or
vehicle tires in the District Of Columbia has
never been referred to them by Congress
and therefore has never been approved or
disapproved by them"
Conference Held.
Thereupon a conference was held and
the following communication was sent to
Senator Jacob H. Gallinser, chairman of
the District committee of the Senate:
1--WE respectfully request that Sec of
H. r. 1887, generally referred to as the
ebroad-tire BILL be referred to our District
Commissioners for recommendation as to
whether the four-inch tire bill will be
whether the four-inch tire will be
fore any action be taken by the Senate
District committee.
1--we are informed by the District Com
missioners that they have never approved
this measure. We are positive in our be-
lief that the passage of this bill will work
great hardship upon the merchants of our
civ and it win entail great expenditure of
vast sums Of money without causing any
Improvement in the condition Of our paved
streets. as evidence by the statements of
our two leading paving companies.
I'VE would also respectfully request that
the executive committee Of the merchants
be granted hearing before any action is
taken upon this bill
The Communication is signed by John
M. Wilson, president Board of Trade: Jas
F. Oyster, president Business Mems AS
ISOLATION: c. ]. Bell, president Jobbers and
Shippers Association, and the executive
committee appointed by merchants in this
matter specially, as follows: Jno. L. New
bold, o. H. p. johnson, w. 8. Knox,
Arthur c. Moses and L. e. 9mo0t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-06

hours each evening in pleasant social inter-
course and have a jolly good time gener-
ally. the nature of the entertainment may
be more readily conceived.
japanese Tea Garden.
Patrons of the Japanese tea garden last
night which is a veritable bower of lowell
ness, with its charming ladies, bright fes-
toons and skillfully arranged incandescent
lights, We're RECALLED with a program of de-
lightful vocal and instrumental music and
fancy dances.
Miss Frances Grossart charmed every
one with her Italian and German songs, and
further captivated her audience Dy render
ing in excellent voice a song of her own
composition, "Er kommt nicht.' Besides
being the possessor of a sweet voice, Miss
Grossart Is a clever dancer, and she gave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-06

a very creditable representation of Hun
garian dance.
Mrs. O. H. Clarke rendered "Mldsu -,me-
Nights Dream and "Laces and Grace s.
on the piano, and Mr.. Clarke sang very
aeceptably "Oh. Promise Me-" and Sing
Me to Sleep. Tonight there will &c an
dances.
The mammoth goat came in for large
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-06
ODD FELLOWS BAZAAR
INCREASED INTEREST IN THE
CARNIVAL OF NATIONS.

There was marked increase in the size
of the crowd that attended the carnival of
nations, now in progress at Odd Fellows
Hall. on 7th street northwest, under the
auspices of Columbia Lodge, No. TO- l. o.
o. F., of this city. and everybody was cor
respondingly happy.
The arrangements for this carnival have
been directly under the supervision of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-06

The new naval hospital which has been
erected on the government reservation OPP
posite the Naval Academy grounds In An
napolis has been formally turned over to
the government, and Surgeon George Pick
rell, who will manage It.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-06

officers and members of the prize degree
staff of Columbia Lodge, who appear to
have shown more than ordinary care and
precision In design and detail for an en-
tertainment of this character. However,
as II Is understood that 1t is the desire of
the promoters that all who attend the
carnival may have the opportunity OF meet
ing and greeting their friends of the diff
aren't fraternities in the city, devote few
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BALTIMORE

sternberg, John Cassel Williams and Frank
lin P. Wilson had been elected to member
ship in the association the meeting was
declared adjourned.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-06-29

Mr.. and Mrs. II. S. Price are enter
tanning Miss Grace Keil Of Northport.
Miss Eliza Stewart, WHO has been
teaching at Elkton the past year, pass
ed through here on her way to her
home in IrontOu first of the week.
While in town she was guest of Miss
Inez Townsend.
A certain girl has worn her hair Ia
such fashion for number OF years
past as to conceal her ears, aud this
has given rise to rumor that she
hasn't any ears. Still she really must
have: she has heard two proposals Of
marriage that the public knows Of,
Ond undoubtedly has heard a good
many others that the public knows
nothing about.
Tradesman-Fishing stories are al
ways in order. A Graud Rapids man
who was enjoying great sport with
the finny tribe on the Little Manistee
went to the telegraph office and wired
his wife as follows: I'VE got one;
weighs seven pounds ard it is a
beauty" In reply came the follow
ing, signed by his wife: $50 have L;
weighs ten pounds; he isn't beauty:
looks like you."
Some relief, very practical and def
inlte to the class In whose behalf it
was provided, will be experienced
through the recent legislation limit
ing the interest that can be demanded
by pawnbrokers and city loaners of
money on furniture and personal
property. Heretofore the extortion of
this class Of money loaners has been
carried TO most cruel extreme. 1t
will also be required of these ~loaners
hereafter that they pay license fee
and give bonds for the proper perform
aDce of their business.
The past week has been big one
for marriage licenses, County Clerk
Lewis having issued seven, as follows:
James A. Mattson to Belle Fry, 10th
of Boyne City; Elijah Holman to An
geline Clark, South Arm; William
uouck to Blanche Mccartney, Boyne
Falls; Richard NJ. Byers to Anna Nc
kinnon, East Jordan; Clyde B.Adanis
of Boyne Falls, to Josephine Kooistra,
Grand Rapids; Hiram G.. Hipp, East
Jordan, to Marguerite O'Neill, Phelps;
Charles NJ. Gill, ClaFien, to Adelaide
w. Dilman, Petoskey. -Charleyoix
Courier.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-06-29

Moved and supported that report be
accepted for consideration and that
same be published in the official
paper. Carried.
Moved and supported that the time
for collecting Village Taxes BE- ex-
tended thirty days from present ex-
piration. Carried.
Resolution presented by Brabant
that sidewalks be either repaired or
rebnilt In front or AUDITING upon 80
different described parcels of land in
accordance with ordinance No. %.
Carried.
Report of the surveyor on cost OF the
Fill at Browns Creek was received
and accepted and Street Committee
were instructed to advertise for bids.
Moved and supported that the park
ing on Second st. from Esterly ST.
north to Section line be established
seven feet on both sides Of street.
Carried.
Moved and supported that the
money received from licenses on the
Fourth be given to the Celebration.
Carried.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-06-29
Y. I. NA[PASS HARDWARE GO.

light or lights. after said light or
lights have been out for two hours or
more; said Electric Light Il Power Co.
to notify said village authority COM
planning Of said light or lights failure
to burn, as soon az 1t is again in COM
mission. Failure to give such notice
as aforesaid to said village officials
that said light or lights are again in
commission shall be waiver Of COM
pensation for the supply Of such light
Until given.
POWER FOR PUMPING.
Light Co. to furnish power for so
II. p. motor,at two and one half cents
per X. W., minimum compensation
for such service to be S25 90 per month.
Transformer to be fura ished by Light
Co., motor by.village. The Electric
Light 20. to furnish power for rs II.
P.MOtor On West Side with minimum
charge of $500 per month.
Balance of contract to remain the
same as heietofore,
III. /. MCMILLAN.
u. e GOODMAN.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-06-29

EMPEY Bros line of Dressing
Cases are really worth spending lit
tie time TO look at them over. All
kinds and prices. Say nothing about
them.
Wanted:-10 men In each state to
travel, distribute samples of our goods
and tack signs. Salary $500 per
month; $500 per day for expenses.
Saunders Co. Department p. 46 jack
son Boulevard, Chicago, Ill.-52-l3.
Free, for Catarrh, just to prove
merit, Trial size Box Of DR.. Shops
Catarrh Remedy. Let me send it
now. 1t is snow white, creamy,
healing, antseptic balm. Containing
such healing ingredients as Oil Eu-
caliptus. Thymol, MenthoI, etc, it
gives instant aud lasting relief ia
Catarrh Of the nose and throat. Make
the free test and see for yourself what
this preparation can and wi accom-
pish, Address DR.. Shoop. Racine,
Wis, Sold by Warne's Pharmacy.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-06-29

Mrs Il. A. Dole was on the sick list
first OF the week.
b. a. Dole entertained his brother
Lloyd of Bellaire this week.
Chas Burtch and wife were guests
of Bcllaire friends over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. ii. Graft were guest
of Kalkaska friends over Sunday.
N. c. Sanders and wife of Bellaire
are guests of East Jordan friends.
A. III. Frost of the East Jordan
Lumber Co., is here from the West.
Mrs. d. w. Marsh of Mancelona was
guest OF East Jordan friends, recently.
Do not fail TO call at Boosinger's
and see the painting illustrating the
''Sweet Girl Graduate.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Harrington are
receiving visit from their daughter,
Mrs. John Pelton of Gaylord.
AS usual, we start in the day after
oCUVi W udNC al SdHC IOui
next time, and henceforth to use no
other.
One reason why this country has a
population of nearly S0,000,000 is that
SO many glorious Flo urths have been
rainy.
Mrs. A. Townsend is receiving a
visit from Mrs. Harry Lodge of Cross
Village and Miss Dora Townsend of
Plymouth.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. z. SQuier are re-
ceiying visit from the formers son,
Raymond and neice, Miss Edna
Keasey, Of South Haven.
Rev. Grigsby will unite in marriage
free Of charge, the first couple who
will apply to him at the Band Stand
the morning Of the Fourth.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-06-29

The Buckley Base Ball team came
up Thursday and had swatfest with
our Firemen. After it was all over it
looked like fourteen to nothing.
A special train on the d. 81 G. will
leave Deward for East Jordan the
morning of the Fourth at seven
O'Clock and Alba at 1870. The return
ing train will leave East Jordan at
1890 p. m. Usual low Holiday rates.
The pastor of the Presbyterian
church will preach next Sunday morn
ing and evening. the evening topic
being 1.-THE Flag" A cordial well
come to all. The Y. p. S. G.. E. are
holding half hour meetings beginning
at every Sunday evening.
At the big Northern Michigan Mac
cahee Celebration held at Charlevoix
last Friday it was decided to hold the
next annual meeting at Manistee.
Officers elected for ensuing year are:
President, John Keegan, Manistee;
First Vice President, Russell Lee,
East Lake; Secretary, William Man
saw, Manistee; Treasurer, August
Holmes. Manistee.
Jos. Podleski was re- arrested in De-
troit, wednesdao, by Sheriff McWain,
an brought back to East Jordan,
Thursday, where he is confined in
jail. Podleski was arrested. on a SER
ious charge few weeks ago and re-
leased on bail, pending hearing.
He jumped his bail before the day for
hearing and since then officers have
been nmping on his trail.
The leading railroad presidents of
the country held a meeting in Chicago
Friday, at which after spirited dis
cussion, IL was decided to reduce pas
senger rates on all the leading roads
to two cents per mile. Several officials
admitted after the meeting that they
had been forced to bow to public
opinion and anti-railroad legislation
and that no further fight would be
made On the two cent rate laws al
ready passed. Some of the roads will
put the new rate into force July J, and
the others are expected to follow suit
at an early date. BY the new law
Michigan roads are forced TO adopt
the new law in September, but be-
caus4 OF competition, may reduce fares
sooner
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-06-29

Extra Choice Chicago Beef at
HAYDEN's.
Bnosinger pays the highest CASH
Price for Wool.
Handmade Lumber Harness at
STRoEBEL BROS.
Stainiloor makes furniture and floors
look better than new
Miss Bessie Warne was guest of
Charleyoix friends this week.
CrOckery-a new lot just opened up.
You can buy one piece or set.
E. A. LEWIS.
w. A. Loyeday and F. E. Boosinger
were Boyne City visitors, Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. b.. f. StifIlcr of Bir-
mingham, Mich, are visiting Mrs. f.
&. Plank.
Miss lea Moore is home from Man
ton and again at her duties on Tele-
phone Central.
Mrs Emma Dunbar and Miss Jennie
Glenn returned this week from their
visit to Fredonia, Kansas.
Miss Edith Grinder of Nessen, who
has been guest OF Miss Lillian Nc
Dermo,t, returned home, Friday.
What has become of the old fashion
ed child whose knowledge of confec-
tionery was limited to stick candy?
If a man ever thinks much of his
wife's kin, it is apt to he younger
sister Of whom the wife will be jeal-
Gus.
For Sale or Rent-Large TENT
5Ox3O feet, Suitable for Camp, Bowery
or Fruit Stand. Apply Electric
Theatre.
In our Vegetable and Fruit depart
ment we have everything he-market
has to offer. New Potatoes and
Strawberries are the latest additions.
e. A. LEWIS.
Mesdames G.. b. Crowell and j. l..
" iesman drove over to Boyne Falls,
Friday, and attended the closing pic
mic of a school which Miss Maude
Crowell has been teaching.
What does your boy care il you did
only have one bunch of firecrackers
for the entire Fourth when you were
a boy? He knows that the world was
slow and sleepy then anyway.
Messrs Henry Winters and Fred
Gilbert are about IT, open a Nickle
Theatre in the building south Of
Richardson's Grocery. They will pro-
baby be under way the fore part OF
next week.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-06-29

Arlington Stock Co. for nights
soon, Ioveday Opera House.
Comic Opera-."The Adorable Frit-
zie'-sometime in July, by fine com
pany.
A Chinaman invented the firecmck-
er. but it was some other fool who
made the first toy pistol.
The ball game Friday between the
Bennett Team aud Bucley resulted ia
a score OF 3 TO ? in favor of the latter.
BRACELET LoST:-GOld Bracelet
with the name Ruth" on. Finder
please return same to Mrs. Louis
Peppin. Reward offered
WANTED-Two or three women for
Laundry work. Good wages and
steady employment. Call or address
Belvedere Hotel, Charlevoix.
The Cadillac Band, VIII ich is to be
here the Fourth. took first prize in the
band contest aG the Maccabee Cele-
bration at Charlevoix last week.
Noses Wiesman is the first Fourth
of July victim this year lie "didn't
know it was loaded and shot blank
cartridge wad into his hand, last
Monday.
A II those desiring TO enter the Sport
ing contest for the Fourth are request.
ed to hand their names IN to either
members of that committee (Me'srs
Otto, Grigsby, Cuson, Fallis) or Harry
Curkendall.
A party Of ABOUT dozen officials Of
the N, Y. Central Line, representing
the new purchasers Of the Detroit &
Charlevoix Railroad. were here We'd
nesday on special train looking over
the property.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-06-29

To RENT:-Good Farm Of 100 acres,
on shares. Inquire Of e. N. Clink.
EMPEY Bros. are about closing a
deal to furnish beautiful home all
complete, within few miles Of an
other thriving town. Let them Come.
No greater mistake can te mad
than TO consider lightly the evidence
of disease Ia your system. Don't take
chances on ordinary medicines. Use
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. 30
cents, Tea or Tablets.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-06-29
Council Proceedings.

Special meeting, June 9th, 1907.
Present, President Shap Trustees
Mcmillan, Lemieux, Sweet, Goodman,
Curkendall, Bra1ant.
On motion, the following bills were
allowed:
G. II. Wilmington, rebate s % 60
Geo. Macy, rebate 81 60
Bert Hughes, sidewalk in front
of Band Stand % Sc
NJ. A. Lemieux, repairs ! co
Empey Bros, bedding for Jail 6 90
ST. Com'r, labor, team hire 22S fl
Applications for cement walks by
II. 1. Mcmillan, Frank Martinez, and
e. J. Crossman was granted.
The Committee on Electric Lights
reported as follows:
We, Committee on Electric Light
Contract, beg leave to submit follow
ing proposed changes in existing con-
tract, and ask for favorable coasidera-
ton on same.
Special Provisions.
Village to grant extension of con-
tract with following changes and
provisions:
Light to resident shall not exceed
ten cents per 1000 w.
Village agrees to add five arc lights
within one year Of date of contract,
and five additional lights within three
years OF date Of contract, SO village
shall have thirty within three years.
At time of addition Of first five
lights the price for lighting shall b.
ISL 90 per arc light per annum,and the
same price forall lights thereafter add
ed.
If light or lights are not burning
or for any reason fail to produce the
light hereby contracted for, two hours
or more, payment for such light
or lights shall cease, only to be re-
newed when said light or lights are
again burning according to schedules;
and should said light or lights for any
reason not be maintained in such con-
dtion as to light the street or streets
according to the Intention OF this con-
tract for the period of twenty days or
more then said East Jordan Electric
Light & Power Go. shall pay said vii
iage the sum OF ten cents per night
for each light not burning; fractions
of night when light may be burn
ing to be considered as not, burning.
NOTIFICATION.
In case light or lights for any
reason fail to burn SO as to furnish a
standard light, notice TO said Electric
Light & Power Co. or its employees, by
the Village Marshal or any member of
the Common Council or other person
authorized By the Council for such
purpose, that light or lights are not
burning shall constitute asuflicient
notice to said company so as to exempt
said village from payment OF said
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-06-29

We, Committee on Electric Light
Contract beg leave to submit follow
ing proposed changes in existing con.
tract, and ask for favorable considera.
ton on same.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-04-06
U. c. T. OF A.
Council viii BE Instituted in Padu-
cab Tonight.

Tonight council will be institute
ed into the United Commercial Trav-
eiers of America which restricts its
members to the Travellers Protec-
tive association The institution will
be conducted by George F. Brown,
of Lexington, state secretary, as
sisted by J. F. Shiffen, of Columbus,
o. assistant supreme secretary, and
Charles w. Rice. of New York, past
supreme counsellor.
Following are the charter mem
bsrs of the council: H. C. Hoover,
W. J. Clark. C. e. Renfro, E. L.Dale,
Harry L. Fisher, J. H. steffen, Rob-
ert Cnastaine, Harry J. Livingston,
John r. Scott L. J. Chapman. G. E.
Tinsley, Charles d. Werthern, Will
liam T. Hardy, Joe Rothschild.
The ceremonies will be conducted
In the X. p. hall.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-04-06
MKAY INQUEST.

At the Mckay inquest this
afternoon Leslie Purdy. steam
boat man, testified that Monday
or Tuesday night he and VIII
Love met Mate Pete Eden
who informed them that "they
found McKay's body in the
river; that Eden stated he
had TO take some young man
down from the cabin on the ex-
cursion, and was forced to slap
him. He farther testified that
some man on the boat had been
struck in the head with stick.
Purdy was not acquainted with
Mckay. Policeman William Wi
ant, of Metropolis, testified to
boarding the boat at Metropolis
on the downtrip, and coming
back saw the mate cscorting
man down stairs from the cab
in; that the man was drunk and
fell on deck and was slapped
several times by the mate. Wi
ant testified that the man sat
ON pIanks awhile and after vis-
ting the rear of the boat went
into the cabin again.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-04-06
COAL CAR BREAKS
DOWN ON TRESTLE
Slow Speed Saves Bad Wreck ON
The Illinois Central Switching
Track Along River Front This
Morning.
FEET IN THE AIR.
Morning.

Had switch engine, No. 1919, been
moving rapidly over the river front
incline this morning at 7:45 o'clock,
a disastrous freight wreck would
have occurred, though the nature Of
the wreck probably would not have
caused loss of life. The switch engine
was well out on the trestle going to-
ward the freight depot on Campbell
street when the front trucks of an
empty coal car next to the engine,
broke out, and the body of the car
plunged down onto the trestle, bring
ing the long string of empty freight
cars to a sudden halt. Only the fact
that the train was moving at a mod
crate speed ovtr the trestle prevent
ed many of the cars being knocked
Ioff the track, when is 25 feet high,
by being telescoped against the
wrecked car, AS it was, the trucks Of
the wrecked car followed the switch
engine, leaving the car as a buffer
between the switchmen on the rear
end of the engine and the oncoming
cars. The switchmen on the fiat car,
which the engine pulls around with
it, we're not Jared by the wreck. ow-
ing to tht coal car next to the engine
being the one wrecked and stopping
the other cars. After picking up some
of the smaller pieces of the wreck
the switch engine crew came into
the city and notified the wrecking
crew. Traffic was delayed several
hours on the incline by the wreck.
Rotten timbers in the coal car are
supposed to have caused the strain
to pull out the trucks.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-04-06
INCREASE IN PAY
FOR I.C. WORKMEN
Ten Per Cent More for One Hundred
and Fifty Maintenance OF the Way
Employees and Five Hundred Track
Men Here.
AMOUNT is JUST ANNOUNCED.

Ten per cent increase has been
granted all bridge and building de-
partment employees on the Illinois
Central and over 800 men on the
Louisville division are affected.
Track men in the road department,
about 500 in number, also get the
same Increase The announcement
was made of the raise several days
ago but no definite figures we're re-
received until today. Bridge and
building carpenters secure wages
from s225 to $2.75 per day and
track men according to the class of
work done.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-04-06
DIRECTORS TO CANVASS
BANK BIDS NEXT MONDAY.

A meeting of the directors OF the
First National bank will be held on
Monday to consider the bids received
on the new ten-story building. It is
possible that the contractor whose
bid is considered most favorably, may
be asked to come to the city for a
conference. II the bank decides that
The bids received are too high. it will
be several weeks before new bids
could be received. President Reeves
said there is no haste in awarding
the contract, az it is desired to fore
see all contingencies.