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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-31

of the city's life. I am one Of those
who believe that the Capital of tho
country should be a business as well
as a social and political center I am
firmly convinced that more manufac-
lures. more commerce and. therefore,
more wealth could be brought here in
such a way as to improve and not harm
the city. It seems worse than absurd
to argue that the place must be held
down in absolute inertia ana stagnation
because il is feared its charm as a resi-
Dental center will be Iessened by infrac-
tions of the smoke law
Many manufacturing concerns could be
brought here without the necessity Of
smoke. Put IN a city or near a city
manufacturing and commerce and you
have given it a substantial ground for
existence and a reason for growth. This
is too true a thing to need the force OF
argument
The main objection I have yet heard
raised against manufacturing is that it
will destroy the beauty Of our public
buildings and fine residences. as well as
mar the pleasures and comforts of our
visitors and others who are making
washington their winter home. From
this the ignorant, only, would be led
astray. The very people who make
such assertions know better. Men cap
able of owning and controlling factories
know that cheap ground. railroad and
water accommodations are absolutely
essential, and in addition the location
must be where the employees can get
board and houses to rent within their
means. as we'll as adjacent to their
work
Many reasons why all large cities
should have factories could be given.
but as I have expressed them in detail
on several former occasions, it is not
necessary to repeat them here.
To accomplish this commercial expan-
sion. I believe the civic organizations
should be united. The BOard of Trade,
the Business Mems Association, and the
Jobbers and Shippers Association all do
good work in their way but the three
allied and merged into one central body.
would give 10 any movement for growth
and Improvement a directness, a strength
and a power not hitherto felt in the his
tory of Washington Their work, as
well as the expense would be concen-
trated
I believe that this central body should
build its own home. I am confident
Continued on Eleventh Page
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-31
Eliminate Canal Red Tape.

r. r. stone-By all means let him be
a commission of one in charge Of the
Panama canal.
When in high Office he is better at the
game of making men fear him than he
is In winning their love. II seems 10 me
that this fact alone. Of compelling men
10 fear him, ought 10 go a long way in
putting all this theory, red tape, and
wrangling we hear so much of on the
shelf. And let us have some practical
action and work from this one-man
commission, who. a great many people
believe. can do things.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-31
City Beauttfified by
Construction of
Meqv Buildings.
By MAJOR JOHN BIDDLE
Engineer Commissioner Of the District
of Columbia.

Engineer Commissioner Of the District
of Columbia.
l have read your editorial. What's the
Matter With Washington? It seems
10 me that Washington is progressing
as rapidly as could be expected II is
true there remains much 10 be done in
the way OF improving and beauufying
the city and District, but this IS being
done gradually. The building up Of the
city by private enterprise has kept IN
advance of the street Improvements and
much paving has yet 20 be done Much
of the outlying section OF the District
is in need of sewerage facilities, which
can only be provided when large trunk
sewers are appropriated for by Con-
gress. Great Improvement has been
made in the water supply by increasing
the service and the pressure. Further
extensions are planned but must come
gradually as the water revenues permit.
The city is being beautifed by the
construction Of a number of costly pub
lie buildings for the use of the United
States, and a municipal building for the
District The monumental Union Sta
ton Is nearing completion, and grade
crossings are TO be abolished as soon
as the work being done for that pur-
pose IS pushed to completion.
IN these and other directions the city
has made great strides in the last five
or six years.
The plans Of the Senate Park Com
mission for the Identification OF the Dis
trict are gradually being worked out.
although no specific appropriation has
been made for that purpose.
While the City's trade might be in
creased, no one having the interests Of
the city at heart would want 10 see il
transformed into a purely manufactur-
ing or commercial city, to the detriment
Of its beauty and attractiveness as a
residential and educational center.
While 1 recognize that improvements
can be made in conditions in many ways
I think these improvements will come
in their own proper time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-31
"Skldoo" in Rhyme

What should Roosevelt do2-thats it
What should Roosevelt dO2
He should drive away, on the fatal day,
To the land of the old ''Skidoo'-
In coach made o. one large lemon"
With horses "twenty-three"-
And then. perchance, there'd be some
hope
For you, old scout. and me-
-PENEY McVETGH
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-31
Third Tenn Unamerican.

c. S. HI think President Roosevelt
should follow in the footsteps Of George
Washington, the father Of this great
and glorious republic, and strenuously
avoid lending himself to any scheme
that would tend to the establishment OF
a monarchy.
For him 20 accept a third term. fear
would be the stepping-stone to such an
end for his country.
l. for one. think him too good an
American to think OF such a thing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-31
Representatiye-at-Large

c. II. Cornell-As soon as possible. af-
ter the 9Th of March. 1903. the great
State Of New York should send TheO-
dore Roosevelt to the United States Con-
gress jeither house,. In my judgment
he would there have an opportunity to
greatly assist in the working out OF the
great policies he, has as President put
under way
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-31
Go Way Back and Sit Down.

VI. c. BIN view Of the fact that Mr..
Roosevelt has for a number of years
served his country r. various capacities,
and II there is any glory or honor in It.
/ think he mas mad enough OF il for one
man: and on the other hand If there is
any dishonOr or abuse attached, / think
he has had quite enough Of that Hence
suggest that on March the 5th. 1909,
Mr. Roosevelt go away back and sit
down
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-31
Let Him Build Canal.

A. \. Knapp-My suggestion is that
when the Presidents term in Office ex-
pires he, by act Of Congress, if neces-
sary, be made general superintendent Of
the construction work of the Panama
canal. That work appears to be near
est his heart and when a mans work is
a pleasure to him he is generally sue
eessful in it. 1t is quite evident that
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-31
Third Term for Sake Of Peace.

3. D. Monks-Owing 10 the recent
Japanese-American war talk. Theodore
Roosevelt should serve another term.
He has shown his ability to arbitrate.
which is much preferable TO war, and
he IS fearless and should it come TO
blows America under such a leader,
would make Japan or any other country
look like 80 cents in about half as many
minutes.
Smile, Teddy, smilel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-31
Visit, Fish, and Hunt.

Junius Simons-Having handed over
the key of the White House to his sue
cessor on the 4th Of March, 1909, he will
fully appreciate his freedom once more
on the 5th and will probably very SEN
sibly plan at once a long needed rest
and recreation for himself. Mrs. RoOse-
welt and the family; visit some relatives
and friends, fish and hunt little, call
on the children at their schools, then
enjoy Oyster Bay for the summer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-31
WouId Wait on His Preference.

j. ID. PRICE, am a Southerner and a
Democrat / suggest that, let the Presi-
dent give some expression Of his choice
Of pursuit that would crafty his taste;
after that expression IS given, let the
country combine as a unit to consum-
mate his desire.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-31
Convention MIGHT Decide

William Smallwood-It is a smart man
who attends TO his own business with
out the advice Of the public at large
unless a committee be appointed by q
convention 20 wait on their superior and
submit their wishes In writing for his
consideration
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-31
President Of Peace Conpress.

c T. Snyder-Why not elect him
president Of the worlds peace congress
that win meet now in the very near fu-
ture. at The Hague or elsewhere. at a
salary of 100000 per annum for life.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-31
(continued from First Pagel

the primary. Letters continue to come
in, but without materially affecting the
averages as given previously. Those
which follow are fairly reflective Of the
budget received this past week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-31
Sin Thousand Express V1e1oS on RooseUel1I

the President has desire to have that
work done well and quickly So why
not put him where he will fit well and
give good and quick results?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-31
lent servant.
ROBERT BACON,
- ssistant Secretary.
AND ALSO THE LAWYERS.

An inquiry 10 determine Mrs. Mary
Baker G. Eddy's mental condition means
another period Of great prosperity for
the aHenists and expert witnesses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-31
MRS. VON CLAUSSEN
IS DETERMINED
Coming to Washington for
Redress on Alleged
Snub.

Advises received In this city last
night were that Mrs. Ida II. Won
CIaussen, who is indignant because
Minister Graves at Stockholm, Sweden,
refused to present her 10 King oscar,
Will not come 10 this city from New
York TO take the matter up with the
President until the latter part Of the
week
She protested 10 the Department OF
State that Minister Graves and Mrs.
Graves had "snubbed' her. and had
refused her court presentation even
AFTER King Oscar had invited her 70
go 10 his court to see him IN reply
70 her protests. she says she received
the following letter in New York from
assistant Secretary Of State Bacon
-Madam-The President has referred
to this department your undated let
ter concerning your desire TO be pre-
scented at the Swedish court by the
department regrets that the matter IS
one in which iE cannot interfere. It
has been and is the departments atti-
tude that the ceremonial presentation
Of American citizens AT foreign courts
is d matter wholly within the oiscre-
ton Of American Ambassadors and
Ministers I am.
your obedient servant
ROBERT BACON,
Assistant Secretary
It was after receiving this letter
that Mrs. Won Claussen determined TO
see the President and ask him to com
pei Minister Graves TO present her at
the Swedish court
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-31
WHERE TRAVEL IS CHEAP

Hungarian railway travelling is the
cheapest In Europe. On some lines one
can travel third-cIass six miles for 2
cents.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-31
Commissioner Bfddle
Warns Against Injury
To Beauty of the City
Robert Harper Wants Limited Suffrage Right Give Resi-
dents Representation in Congress F. Nesb Suggests
Radical Reform in Regulations for Handling Milk Supply.

-HREEv eeBsago The Times a by to m n print OF benefit o it's d
suggestions a might y
W
erspones to the qeryp vel
breeu -Engne rConmi n
aIalui Jews showing los T o h
The ncu a a
the Capital o IL in o he her h1 gLb perfect
ssonerB tina q $
idy a be p SOUND nc ga
featuring
RdertN Harpro edfngor Il gnh
the uh id 90 the Avenues hh e erie o park
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pyt oprpentd anda Harpeh the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-31

ton. which is and ever must be-the
people.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-31

r. HREE weeks ago The Times, actuated by desiI
suggestions that might make Washington mo
With Washington?"
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Confined on Eleventh Page.l
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-01-11
HORSE CAR LINES.
New York City Railway Co. soon TO
Do Away With Them.

New York. Jan. 1.-THE New York
City Railway company Is soon TO do
away with the last Of its horse car
lines. These striking reminders of n
primitive era of urban transportation
in a metropolis which now has under
way huge and modern rapid transit
undertakings will give way to electric
traction. The directors of the COM
pany yesterday instructed President
Vreeland to proceed at once to con-
tract for materials and to expedite
the change.
President Vreeland and General
Manager Root have been busy for
some months upon plans for the work.
The state railroad commission was
notified yesterday of the companys
decision and President Nreeland wrote
to East Side property owners that
the transformation WHY be begun ON
First avenue as soon as the frost Is
out of the ground.
The abolition of horse cars means
that there will be an entire rear
rangement of surface traffic condi-'
tons in Manhattan borough. 1t is ex-
pected that present congestion on
some lines will be relieved, and that
new routes will be laid out to touch
important traffic centers which will
be created by the new Pennsylvania
and Grand Central terminals, new
subwayH and other means of public
travel
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-01-11
TERRY OWENS RESIGNS.
Chief of Denver Fire Department Re-
tries From Active Service.

From private sources Information has
reached Salt Lake that Terry Owens
chief of the Denver fire department. has
rendered his resignation and that he is
now no longer with the fire department
there. Mr.. Owens served for many
years as a member of Denvers fire
fighting force and through faithfulness,
diligence ard competency in the SER
vice gradually worked his way 10 the
top rung of the ladder.
Shortly before the big fire and earth
quake in San Francisco Chief owens
became benedict. He took his bride
to the California metropolis on their
honeymoon and were in that city when
the horror broke out. Chief owens was
quick to realize the danger of the stu
alton and lost no time in getting his
wife out of the i'll fated city.
On his return trip 10 Denver he
stopped in Salt Lake and stated TO a
representative of this paper that he
would never forget the scenes of horror
witnessed in the coast city The eX-
perience left vivid impression upon
his mind and since that time II is re-
ported that his health has not been
as good as usual. and he decided to
leave the department.
Chief owens was a most popular Off
cial in Denver and he had many warm
friends in this city, among them being
former Fire Chief James Devine and
Asst. Chief Charles E. Wood
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-01-11
PASSING OF OLD STORE.
That of the Thirteenth Ward Closed
It's Doors Today.

The Thirteenth ward store located at
~ Main street closed Its doors this
morning ard viii pass out of existence
permanently. A receiver was placed
In charge during the day, and with Off
GERS of the company which operated the
store, he was busy making an inventory
of the stock on hand. a rough estimate
placed the value of the stock AT 81, 500
with liabilities OF $4,000. The assign
ment therefore Is not one In which the
creditors are liable TO lose TO any great
extent. The principal firoms to which
the store is owing, are the n, C.. NJ. l..
The Anderson, Taylor company, the
utah National bank, and the Utah
Packing company.
our creditors are not many" said
Secretary j. NJ. Thorup of the store
company. I'VE have TO move YOU know
Tor the property ON which we are To-
Gated has been recently sold and so we
assigned TO Mr.. James p. Freeze, one OF
the heaviest stockholders Our assets
are easily over our liabilities. and there
are very few creditors
From a source Independent OF the
store 1t was learned that the Utah
Credit Mems association were consider
ing the assignment, ana that II II Is
found there is amy considerable num-
~ VI 'i'hiApiH lufS VIII dlltlnpl 10
have the assignment made over TO
them 80 that all may share alike
The closing of the Thirteenth ward
store marks the passing of the era IN
when II thrlved. II was located on
upper Main street, before there was any
particular Main street, and for over 20
years has done business as general
utility establishment such az would
properly supply the miscellaneous needs
of thriving village. II was first start
ed over 30 years ago by II. $. Eldredge.
who had been manager Of u, c, NJ. 1.
He employed j. r. freeze as manager.
and Mr.. Freeze gradually got control.
IL II To HIM the property IL assigned,
aud Inc lives In Murray. where he builds
aud rents houses. Several years ago
the store moved TO It's present site from
across the street and before that II
occupied a site slightly north OF is
present location.
The chayacter of the visible stock IA
the show case nearest tho door stlg-
gests the nature Of the store There
was handing for lady shopper sill
ting next Ia case of Kitchen knives,
with hos ~ dried herring on the floor
below, and bucket OF candyssianding
next 10 that
Unlike most assignments this one
merely Indicates tho changing condl.
tons ON Main street due 20 the ciiy's
rapid growth and creation uf large de-
partment stores, rather than any bust.
ness depression.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-01-11
STEAMER PONCE
SAFE IN PORT
She Was Eleven Days Overdue
From Ponce, P. R. to
New York.
HER MACHINERY DISABLED.
Much Anxiety Was Felt AS TO Her Fac
The Delayed Steamer Mar
Gus Arrives.

Hamilton, Bermuda. Jan LITTLE
Ponce has been towed into Hamil-
ton
New York. Jan. l1.--The missing
steamer Ponce, IL days overdue, from
Ponce, p. r., to New York, was sight
ed today off Hamilton, Bermuda, in
tow of another steamer. according TO
two cablegrams received by the New
York and Porto Rico Steamship COM
many of this city, the owners of the
Ponce. The cablegrams were dated
at Hamilton, Bermuda, and read as
follows:
Steamer Ponce in tow of the Rer-
muda tramp steamer disabled"
(Signed) JOHN s. DARRELL,
Ponce. in TOW OF German steam-
or off Bermuda.
(Signed) MEYER"
The steamer Ponce sailed from
Ponce Porto Rico for New York. Dec.
26. For nearly week several reve-
nue. cutters have been searching for
the missing steamer and great appre-
hension had been felt for her safety.
THE MARCAS ARRIVES.
Quarantine, New York. Jan. H.
The steamer Marcas arrived this
She was delayed owing to derange~
nlent of machinery. on New Years
morning the circulating pump gave
out The ship stopped for SO hours
repairing and then proceeded under
reduced speed Fine weather prevail
ed and she saw nothing of the belated
steamer Ponce.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-01-11
HEAVY ARMORED SHIPS MAY
BE SENT TO PACIFIC COAST

Washington. Jan. 1i.-Although the
suggestion has been made that on ac-
count OF the weak reputation of ar
mored ships OH the Pacific coast several
such vessels should be sent there az
once, II WAS stated today that The ma :
val general board has no present In
tention OF disturbing the plans made
long since for the manouYers which are
about 10 begin AT Cuebra and Guanta-
namo. The program of exercises covers
period Of Elk weeks. during which
time The entire Atlantic fleet viii I'M
dergo rigid drills and target practise.
II IL not improbable, however, that after
the feet reaches northern waters for tho
usual scraping and minor repairs aud
Is ready to be dispersed some ships OF
the heavy armored class may bn sent
around the Horn for station IN the Pa
cinc watars along the United States
coast. This. II Is said can be ac-
complished without seriously affecting
the composition of the Atlantic fleet be-
cause\of the fact that several new bat
tleshiI,x and armored cruisers VIII be
commissioned within the next few
months Which can take the place of the
vessels Withdrawn.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-01-11
JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION.
Protest of Some Members of Advisory
Committee VIII Not be Needed.

Washington, Jan. 11.-Fresi ent Tuck
err of the jamestown Exposition board
has received letters and kilograms from
nearly every one of the members of the
advisory committee of the exposition
except those who signed the protest
against the alleged undue prominence
TO be given to the military and naval
features of the government exhibit. All
of these correspondents take exception
vigorously to the criticism implied in
the protest of the dozen signers to the
published statement. and as there are
100 members of the advisory committee.
the exposition authorities feel that they
are privileged to regard the protest as
falling to set out the views of any
considerable part of the committee.
Mr.. Tucker meanwhile is earnestly at
work personally at the war and navy
departments. doing all he can to in
duce the officials to hasten the arrange
ments for the encampment and the ma
val display which il is intended shall
be enc of the most novel and attractive
features.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-01-11
Senator Hopkins Makes Brilliant
One in Behalf of the
Utah Senator.
ON CONSTITUTIONAL GROUNDS
n state Has the Right to Judge oi
Qualifications of Its Representa-
iives--Cites Authorities.
Especial to the News. >


Washington. ID, c., Jan. Ex-senator
Hopkins has been waiting ever since
the senate assembled today TO get am
opportunity to address the senate on
the Smoot case, but il Is probable that
he will have a chance before the senate
for his defense" Senator Foraker
still intends to close the argument in
opposition To the report of the majority
and there will be number of other
speeches between.
Senator Hopkins obtained the floor
shortly after o'clock aud began the
argument on the constitutional guess
lions involved in the Smoot case. The
gist of his argument at opening Is that
it has been always held that state it,
self had the sole right to judge of the
qualifications OF its senators and citol
many presidents to uphold his conten-
ton that states alone have that right
This position, he maintained, was up
held by the constitutional convention
in spite OF the opposite view advocated
by Madison. Neither the Constitution
nor the law. he held, give the senate
the right to override the action of q
state in deciding upon the qualifica-
tons of properly elected senators. The
clause giving each house right to
judge the qualiica atoms of member re-
fers to age and residence. He quoted
from the Federalist and Alexander
Hamilton to show that his construction
is right, and declared that that con-
struction has been sustained by states
court as well as the supreme court Of
the United States.