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The Washington times., 1907-12-03
Wastern Play at Majestic.

THE GirI OF Eagle Ranch a story Of
a Mexican mine speculators crime. inter
spersed with comedy. pleased two large
audiences at the Majestic Theater yes
terday. The plot in itself is interesting.
and the company does exceptionally
good work
Miss Mamie Fleming. the girl. IS IN
usually clever. and has many attractive
comic lines.
Eagle Ranch property, is the climax,
and staged IN q creditable manner.
The Washington times., 1907-12-03

Washington Star Editorial, De-
Ncember =, 1907.
The attempt of the gas
company to increase its capital
stock, under the statute enacted by
the last Congress. involves a demon
stration Of large profits from the
sale Of gas at the present price,
which perfects the argument for
price reduction. AS increased capi-
talization, and especially overcapI-
taliZatlon. would. when perfected,
through the injection into the case
Of the equities OF the new stock
holders, place an obstacle in the way
of future price reductions, the ne
cessity was created of speedy re-
adjustment Of the price. in the light
OF the information furnished by the
stock-increRse proceedings, before
the new stock issue passed into the
hands of the widows and orphans,
20 whom in all such cases it seems
irresistibly, If mysteriously, TO grav-
itate
Washington wants not only cheap
er gas but better gas. The District
government contends that the gas
furnished for public lighting has not
been 10 to the standard and seeks
the legal penalties. There is no pen
atty directly provided for the pro-
lection of the private consumer.
Washington wants better gas even
more keenly than IL wants cheaper
gas. and Il wants the law in such
shape as 10 compel the furnishing
Of this better gas
The Washington times., 1907-12-03

1t Will not escape attention that just one Washington
newspaper has failed to declare favor of the Commits
soners appeal to Congress to stop the imitation That
paper owned by the head of the Gas Monopoly It's re-
ticence hardly requires further explanation
With the District Commissioners, the corporation
counsel the three dsnerested newspapers and the entire
body of citizens unanimous for the procedure which the
Commissioners have asked of Congress- there seems to be
only why Congress should not grant this re-
lief. That is the power of the Gas MonopoIv
The Gas Monopoly has at other times been powerful
enough to prevail against the solid front of the community
Can it prevail againl The answer is with Congress-
The Washington times., 1907-12-03

nue. and the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road; and for the subdivisions Of Con-
gress Heights and North Columbia
Heights.
recommendation IS made for the es-
tablishment OF public convenience
station at Seventh and K streets north
west, and the construction OF public
baths.
The passage without delay OF the ne
cessary measures TO extend the street
railway lines TO the new Onion Station
Is urged. and the Commissioners also
recommend the extension Of the Cap
ital Traction line from Florida avenue
and Seventh street northwest 70 Penn
sylvo1ia avenue and Eighth street
southeast, by way OF Florida avenue
and Eighth street
New Wharves Needed
The Commissioners believe that entire
reconstruction Of the waterfront Is ne
cessary, and say they VIII submit to
Congress at its next session a special
report on that subject Attention Is
again invited to the necessity FOR the
erection Of another conduit from Great
Falls 70 the city, and It is again rec
commended that the control OF the wash
ington Aqueduct be transferred from
the War Department to the Commits
siOners.
The CommissiC lers also recommend
the transfer to their jurisdiction Of the
system OF parks. exclusive Of the grounds
erEment buildings Jurisdiction over
these parks IS now placed by law under
the chief Of engineers Of the United
States army
The Washington times., 1907-12-03
VALLEY FORGE.

They've raiJed stone at Valley FORGE
Where winter scourged with cruel
hand,
And hunger clutched in fatal grasp
'Tis well to rear the carven stone.
That souls forgetting may awake
And call to mind the dauntIess band
sake.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Washington times., 1907-12-03
DONE.

OF course" said the visitor. as he
came in TO bother the professional hu-
mOrist Pm not any good at this bust
ness. and YOU can fix II up TO suit
yourself and--Well. don't want 70 take
up too much Of your time, but I thought
maybe You could work up something
about success d'estima, steam meaning
hot air-success d'hot air-see? Yo5I
can work il UP and sell II somewhere. .
So We did.-Puck-
The Washington times., 1907-12-03
WAR ON GAS COMPANIES
PUT BEFORE CONGRESS
Continued from First Page)

Continued from First Page0
are In effect that, IN their opinion. the
service pipes and meters OF the gas
companies have been enormously ex-
en,pted from taxation The assessments
for the three years, 1896. 1907. and 1905,
amounting TO an aggregate OF SS.2SS.1sS.
OF a total tax of S49,O22.S2, have been
placed upon the ledgers- The assess
ments have become a matter OF huga-
ton between the District OF Columbia
and the gas companies.
The Commissioners again recommend
to Congress the adoption Of the prin-
cfple Of distinguishing in the appropria-
ton acts and on the books or the
Treasury and Of the District OF Colum-
bIa between extraordinary and current
expenditures.
During the last seven years extraordi-
nary improvements have been author
lied by Congress calling for total ap-
propriation Of SIC, ,734. rs. and the Dis
trict, they say, could not pay currently
its share OF the cost Of such improve
nents out Of current revenues without
cutting down the appropriation for regu-
lar municipal services.
Would Change Inauguration Date.
The proposition. approved by a large
number Of representative men, includ-
inz the governors Of a large majority
of the States, to change the date Of the
inauguration of the President from
March 4 to the last Thursday in April,
IS approved by the Commissioners and
commended to the consideration Of Con-
gress.
The Commissioners renew their recon-
mcudation that the civil service law be
extended to the District OF Columbia
service,
recommendation Is made that the Dis
trict be given two representatives at
the United States Naval Academy, IN
stead of one.
An increase of 100 men in the Police
Department: and 50 men in the Fire De-
partment is recommended. In connec-
ton with the latter department they
recommend an appropriation OF SlSO,OOO
for a high-pressure- water service
Wants to Stop Smoke Nuisance.
Congress is again asked to bring To-
connective engines within the provisions
OF the smoke law. The new Union
Station. says the report. as we'll as the
national and municipal public buildings,
is threatened by the railroad smoke. so
that 1t is hoped that the railroads them
selves will see the necessity of such
action.
NcTh On rNllt new DASlIlCL uuAlOlIlSs II
is stated. is nearing completion. and the
Commissioners expect to occupy the
building July 1. next.
The Commissioners believe that most
of the granite block pavements should
be repaved with asphalt, and recon-
mendation Is made to that effect.
Build Suburban Sewers.
Attention is called to the necessity
for the construction of the following
suburban sewers: Along the west side
Of Rock Greek, between p street and
Military road: in the valley of the
Stickfoot branch. between Nichols avt--
The Washington times., 1907-12-03

All reports to the effect that Tom
Johnson has been invited to discuss the
financial situation at the White House
are branded with tAat shorter and
uglier word
The Washington times., 1907-12-03

Mayor Becker, Of Milwaukee. IS lay
ing plans to be governor OF Wisconsin.
From Boy Mayor TO Kid Governor.
The Washington times., 1907-12-03

Any enterprising candidate who Will
choose Mir. Weston for his running mate
may have a walkover.
The Washington times., 1907-12-03
Washington Herald Editorial, De-
cember 2, 1907,


cember 2, 1907,
u is most gratifying 10 nine-tenths
OF this community, we have no
doubt to see evidence Of vigilance
and activity on the part OF the
Board Of District Commissioners
crease Of capital by the WASHINGTON
and Georgetown Gaslight companies.
II is not a question to be
lightly or Derfunctorily turned over
10 Congress with a meaningless rec
1T stake. and In this connection IL Is
reassuring to know that the Dis
triCt's counsel. who Zealously guard
cd the public interests during the re-
cent hearings, Is prepared TO guard
them further.
In a nutshell. the gas companies
are proposing to do by another
method precisely what the House. by
overwhelming vote, forbade the
Washington Gaslight Company to DO
only a few years agO-capitalize its
earnings to an enormous amount.
Now the companies are proceeding
by legal steps to accomplish the end
so long in view, but II Congress
blindly provided a law that would
permit such an astounding thing.
then that law should be repeale,.-at
once. Evidence taken during
the summer shows conclusively that
gc-S can be furnished TO consumers
in Washington at q marked reduc-
tion-certainly at so cents per thou
sand cubic feet-and still leave a
gOod margin Of profit
The Washington times., 1907-12-03
Wants to Stop Smoke Nuisance.
Build Suburban Sewers.

Attention Is called to the necessity
for the construction of the following
suburban sewers: Along the west side
Of Rock Greek, between p street and
Military road; in the valley OF the
Stickfoot branch, between Nichols ave-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-16
WOULD LIMIT SPEED
OF RAILWAY TRAINS
Interesting Debate in Franklin Liter
AIRY Society in the High School
is Won by Negative Side


Resolved, That congress should
pass a law providing that the speed
of railroad trains should not exceed
the speed of fifty miles an hour" was
the subject for the debate held by the
Franklin Literary Society in the high
school yesterday afternoon. The de-
bate was well argued by both sides,
the affirmative geing given the decis-
ion by the judges, who were Jacob
Splitter, Charles Anderson and NAL
colin Crowell. The affirmative side
was argued by John Smith, Louis
Ellie and Arin Browning, while Nicho-
las Rippenbein. Wesley Fletcher and
Felix A. Bader upheld the negative.
The Lincoln Literary Society
held an interesting meeting. Miss
Rose Wallace gave a character sketch
of the life of the poet Tennyson, and
Chester Peck gave defamation.
Current topics were discussed by
Miss Margaret VanDusen and John
Seel, after which Principal Edgar II.
Kleinhans gave humorous reading.
Miss Mary e. Vaughn answered a
number of questions on general in
formation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-16
HELICON HALL BURNED
est Settlement Destroyed Early
This Morning.

NEW YORK, Mar 16 Following
a mysterious explosion early to-day
Helicon Hall, the socialistic settle
ment established by Upton Sinclair
near Englewood, and referred to as
THE Jungle" was destroyed by fire
to-day, and fifty-five persons had mar
row escapes from death One man is
reported missing
So rapid was the progress of the
flames that all who were living above
the ground floor were cut off from
escape to the street. Men with blan-
kets outstretched stood in the drive
and caught children who were tossed
from the windows by frantic moth
ers. Several men and women also
jumped from the first floor to the
ground, but none were seriously in
jured. It is not believed that any
body lost their lives in the flames, al
though a thorough search is being
made.
The explosion occurred shortly
after daylight and blew most of the
windows from the building, In a
moment f1ames sprang up everywhere
on all the floors. The noise of the
explosion awakened the tenants and
the greatest excitement took place
When those on the upper floors
tried to get to the street through the
main exit they found their way cut
OFF by flames and smoke. The Engle-
wood fire department was hurriedly
summoned and help asked for from
the surrounding towns.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-16
BARGE WAS SINKING

PROVIDENCE, Mar 16.-On ar
irving in this port yesterday, Captain
Downey, of the tug John Scully, be-
longing to the Scully Transportation
Company, of New York, reported that
while off Absecon, on the New Jersey
coast, he saw the tug NJ e. Scully,
of New York, bound from Newport
News to Boston, standing by the
barge Landseer, one of her tow, which
appeared to be in sinking condi-
ton. The tug seemed to be TAX
ing off the crew of the barge. 1t, too,
is owned by the Scully company, of
New York, and carried four thousand
tons of coal consigned TO Boston
firms.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-16

TRENTON, Mar. 16;-Governor
Stokes has been advised by the navy
department that the battleship New
Jersey will be included in the fleet of
jamestown at the opening of the ex-
position April 26. The state has
been awaiting an opportunity to turn
over to it's namesake $4,000 sill
yer service and it is proposed that
the governor, who expects to open the
New Jersey building in April, should
at the same time make the presenta-
ton to the battleship. He will be ac-
military and personal staff.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-16

Denmark Lodge. I. o. G. T., will
meet tonight in Washington hall.
--At a meeting of the Wolff Con-
struction Company tonight, in the
Offices of Brewer & Bolger. 1t is ex-
pected that the contract for the
apartment building to be erected at
New Brunswick and East avenues
will be awarded
The Board OF Aldermen held the
regular committee session last night.
Lawrence lodge, Odd Fellows.
held a regular meeting last night
"A large circlilar has been posted
in the police station offering a reward
for any information that will lead to
the recovery of Horace n. Marvin.
Jr., about four years old, the son of
DR.. II n. Marvin who was kidnapped
from Bay Meadows. near Dover, Del,
on March 4.
The International Terra Gotta
Workers Union held a semi-monthly
session last night in Union hall, at
which a number of members were
taken in.
The Typographical Union will
hold smoker at Hartmann's hotel
tonight and preparations for an en-
joyable evening have been made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-16
D. F. DURKIN BURIED
Funeral from st. Nary's II. C. Church
Largely Attended.

W AAoiii ~ - Als y. NAllufCIl
Largely Attended.
The funeral of Dennis F. Durkin
was held this morning from st. .Mary's
X. c. Church at 10 o'clock this morn
ing, with a solemn requiem high
mass. Rev. Peter Corr said mass
and preached the sermon. Rev.
Father Leavy, of South Amboy, was
deacon'and Monsignor O'Connell, sub
deacon. The church was filled with
friends and relatives. The members
of San Salvador Council, Knights of
Columbus, and st. Patrick's Alliance
attended in body. The floral trib-
utes included a large floral shield
from the Knights of Columbus, a
large standing wreath from st. Pat
rick's Alliance and the Metropolitan
Insurance Company, and many bou-
quets from friends and relatives. The
bearers were from the Knights of
Columbus-John Kelly, George Bren-
nan, James Murray, Thomas Lyons
and Richard Bolger. Interment fol-
lowed in ST. Mary's Cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-16
Fight Pictures Tonight,

The 'Brien-Burns fight motion
pictures will be presented at Wilder
Theatre tonight by the Miles Broth
ers. OF interest to the ladies and al
SO patrons of pugilism and athletics
are the training quarters at Venice, a
resort near Los Angeles, where the
men are shown going through their
various exercises, such as bag-punch-
ing, sparring, shadow fighting, weight
lifting, dumbbells, roughing and use
of medicine ball. Then at the ring
side and the introduction of local and
national celebrities, including the
great James ]. Jeffries, the referee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-16
Old Woman Asked for Lodging.

A resident of Water street reported
to the police last night that woman
about seventy years old and small in
stature had called at his home and
asked for nights lodging. Mr.Guise
said that he noticed another woman
standing on the sidewalk and, after
learning from the woman her name,
he decided to report the incident to
the police.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-16
Perth Amboy
City Hospital.
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the men,
bers of the PERTH AMBOY CITY
HOSPITAL will be held in the coun-
ell chamber of the City Hall, Perth
Amboy, N. j., on Tuesday evening
next, the 10Th inst, at o'clock p. M.
This meeting is called in accord
ance with Article w., Section w, of
the Bylaws, Rules and Regulations
of the PERTH AAEBOY CITY HOS
PITAL; for the purpose Of electing
seven governors for the term of three
years, and for the transaction of such
other business as may properly come
before the meeting.
S. RIDDLESTORFFE
Secretary of the Board.
Perth Amboy, n. j., March IL, 1907
3-13-6t**
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-16
MIR. THOMAS LLOYD.
In Memory.


On Tuesday, March 12, 1907, God
in His all knowing wisdom, took
from us Mr.. Thomas Lloyd. In TAX
ing our good townsman, our Maker
has called to himself a bright, shin
ing star from this cold earth. Mr.
Thomas Lloyd was born on January
| 6, 1874, at Morristown, Wales, and
died at Perth Amboy, N. j., on March
12, 1907. During his sixty-three
years of life Mr.. Lloyd made many
friends, not only in America, but also
in Wales On February 20, 1864,
Mr.. Lloyd was married to Miss Ann
Morgan and lived a happy life at
Morristown, Wales, until May L.
1895, when, owing to i'll health, and
hearing of the great advantages this
country afforded, he came to America
and resided at Brooklyn, N. Y, until
1897, when he came to Perth Amboy.
where they were joined by their
daughters. Since that time Mr.. Lloyd
and his family have resided at Perth
Amboy
To know Mr.. LLOYD was to love
him. His ideas and thought were al
ways elevating and profitable. He
was kind, loving husband and faith
er, and such lives as his can only be
rewarded by eternal rest with his
Master. His funeral was held from
his late home, at 1853 Broad street.
on Friday afternoon, March Is, 1907.
Rev. w. G. Snodgrass read the beau
tiful M. E. church service and he was
laid to his eternal rest in the Alpine
cemetery. The pail bearers were
Messrs. John Jago. Sr., William
Grifflths, William Jenkins, William
Hamilton, James Grieves and Van G
Munger. The quartet, composed of
Miss Shepherd, soprano, Mr.. Samuel
G. Garretson, tenor, Mr.. David o.
Thomas, baritone, and Mr.. Griffith
Jenkins, bass, sang "Abide with Me"
and Shall we Meet?"
Mr. Lloyd is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Ann Lloyd, of Perth Amboy; his
daughters, Mrs. David Thomas, of
Roosevelt, the Misses Mary and
Lizzie Lloyd, Mrs. William Leyshon,
of Perth Amboy, and Mrs. James
Evans, of Morristown. Wales: his
son, William Llody, of Elizabeth, Mr..
John Lloyd, of Morristown, and
grandson, Master John Evans, of
Perth Amboy
A bright shining star has ceased to
shine.
" G.. MUNGER.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-16

Max Rozsofsky, of 6S New Bruns-
wick avenue, whose horse and wagon
We're stolen last Tuesday hight while
he was in store on State street, has
offered a reward of $25 for the arrest
of the thieves and the return of the
rig.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-16

AT meeting of the Board of Trus-
tees of the First Presbyterian Church
Thursday night plans were advanced
for the congregational party to be
held April Is, at which time the elec-
tion of trustees will also take place.
The evening will be made an enjoy
able one and the meeting. will be fol
lowed by refreshments.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-16
p. r. r. EMPLOYEES RAISED
Average Increase of Fifteen Per Cent
in Pay Here.

When the pay car of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company arrived in
this city yesterday afternoon, the
employees were treated to genuine
surprise in the way of an increase in
wages. When the employees opened
their pay envelopes they were de-
lighted to find that their wages had
been increased about l 5 per cent. on
an average, III
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-16
PASSAlc VALLEY WATER
Gov. Stokes Talks of Proposed Con.
servation Reservoir.

PATERSON, Mar. 16:-Over one
thousand persons greeted Governor
e. C. Stokes last night at meeting
at Entire Nous hall when he came
here to learn the sentiment of the
people of Paterson and Passaic on
the proposed project of conserva-
ton reservoir five miles above Pat
erson to prevent floods, maintain a
normal flow of water at all times in
the Passaic river and to supply pot
able water to the two municipalities
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-16
Cadets Held Weekly Drill.

The Westminster Cadets held a
weekly drill last night in their arm
ory, in Rector street, under First
Lieutenant Thomas Hanson and Sec
ond Lieutenant Leonard Wait. Final
arrangements were completed for at
tending a meeting of the Young
Mems Literary Society tonight in the
Presbyterian church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-16

Rev. William Powell Hill, pastor
of the First Baptist Church, preach
ed the last of the series of special
sermons on Five Steps to Cod last
night. The topic of the sermon was
Abiding" Ernest Hilsdorf sang a
solo. The special sermons will not
be continued next week. There will
be special sermon Wednesday
night
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-16
OBITUARY.
FLORENCE r.. DENNIS.

Florence r. Dennis, two months.
twenty-four days old, daughter of
Benjamin and Thirza Dennis, died
last night The funeral will be held
Sunday afternoon at 4:15 o'clock
from their residence, Al Johnstone
street. Rev. DR.. w. G. Snodgrass,
pastor of Simpson M. E. church, will
officiate Interment will follow in
Alpine cemetery.
NATHALIA CHRISTENSEN.
Nathalia Christensen, twenty
years old, daughter of Chris Chris
tiansen, died at her home, 122 Mar
ket street, at 2:30 o'clock this morn
ing after lingering illness. The
funeral will take place at l o'clock
Tuesday afternoon from her late resi-
dence Rev. j. f. Christensen, pas
tor of st. Stephens Danish Lutheran
church, will off1ciate. The interment
will follow in Alpine cemetery.
MARGARET DIAK.
Margaret Diak, six months old,
died yesterday afternoon at the home
of her parents, 21 Mechanic street.
The funeral will be held at ST. Johns
Greek Catholic church tomorrow af-
ternoon at 4 o'clock Interment will
be in Alpine cemetery.
MARY HLIVKA.
Mary Hlivka, nine months old,
died yeste~Iay morning at AZ Miller
street. The fune sal will be held this
afternoon at 5 o'clock at the Greek
Catholic chu ca. in Broad street. In
will follow in the Greek
-
mi.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-16

Answering, want ad" some of
these days will start you on the
ttSHORT CUT" to affluence-so far
as there is any short cut" For
"who can answer where any road
leads tot"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-16
BOSS BUILDERS MEET
Hear Committee Report and Discuss
Labor Situation.

The Boss Builders Association
held a meeting in Dana hall last
night and transacted regular routine
business. The meeting was we'll at
tended. The committee of two ap-
pointed to transact the association S
business with the unions of this city
made report of progress. The asso-
cations fight with the local unions
was discussed but as far as can be
learned, nothing was done in regard
to it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-16
Only One "BRoMo oUININE.v

That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUin-
inc. Similarly named remedies some
lines deceive, The first and original
Cold Tablet is a WHITE PACKAGE
with black and red lettering, and
bears the signature of f. w. GROVE.
Csc. Sa
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-16
: HccOunts Solicited : :

The First National Bank allows Two Per Cent interest
all balances Of $500 to $1,000 and Three Per Cent.
accounts of $1,000 over and socs the accounts of
Merchants Firms, Corporations and Societies Conserva-
tive methods make this bank desirable depository for
active and Inactive accounts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-16
V. G.. MUNGER,
Perth Amboy, N. j.

All of the trouble a merchant
takes with his advertising is sub
tracted from the trouble you will
take in shopping.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-16
S. RIDDLEsTORFFER.

Not to read the store ads. is to
tout the first and last articles of your
thrift creed"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-16

THAT NEXT NEW GOWN may be
the incest, most chic, most becoming
one you have ever owned--if you de-
vote little time to reading the store
ads. before you decide upon the ma
terialS to be used