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The Washington times., 1907-12-13
FLEET IS READY.
PRESIDENT TOLD

"I have the honor to inform you. Mr..
President, that the battleship fleet is
now ready to sail
such was the notification given in per-
son 10 President Roosevelt today by
Acting Secretary Of the Navy New
berry. The President expressed his
pleasure that the orders for preparation
for the journey 10 the Pacific had been
carried out SO promptly.
Secretary OF the Navy AIetcaIf is con
fined to his home today with q threat
ened case OF grip which may prevent his
going TO Hampton Roads on Monday
with the President 10 see the feet of.
A dispatch was received by the Navy
Department from Admiral Evans this
morning, which stated that all coal
ammunition. subsistence. and other
stores were on board and the fleet was
ready TO sail.
The Washington times., 1907-12-13
SirtY-Cent Gas
GiVeS Fair GAIN.
Watch Capital
MAYOP TOM 7 IOUNCON
MAYOR TOM [. JOHNSON
75-Cent Gas
is Fair Price

Washington should get legisla-
tion reducing the price of gas to
at least IS cents per 1000 feet.
That would leave the company
a most liberal earning capacity
and G;g profits.
There would be a good profit
In il a. 60 cents a thousand.
If they get the capitalization
increased before the price is re-
duced they might beat you on the
claim that the capital was legal
~ issued and entitled TO earn a
fair return.
Mayor Tom L. johnson.
The Washington times., 1907-12-13
WILL STRIVE TO REPEAL
NAVY PERSONNEL ACT

Serious effort to secure the repeal OF
amendment of the navy personnel act
is threatened in Congress. This was
indicated in the Introduction into the
Senate by Mr.. McCumber OF North
Dakota OF a bin to restore to the ac-
tive list of the navy Capt. William q.
Cutler. retired last July, under this
act. Captain Cutler IS dissatisfied at
his retirement, as others are under
stood to pc
The outlook now is that there win
be much discussion of the personnel
act throngh the session, with strong
attempts 10 get it of the statute
books.
The Washington times., 1907-12-13
Payne'S Report
Before Court
Next Monday

The hearing Of the petition Of the
Georgetown Gas Light Company before
Justice Gould that the court approve
the report of Auditor Payne as to the
valuation of the Georgetown plant. was
this morning called and postponed un-
til Monday morning next, by consent OF
counsel ana court. Corporation Counsel
Thomas appeared for the District Com
missioners, and Attorneys Lambert &
Mclean, r. II. Goldsborough, and r.
Ross Perry d Sons. were on hand for
the gas company.
The only action taken by the court
affecting the gas controversy now on.
was the signing Of a formal order de-
hVered orally by Justice Gould last
Friday in dismissipg the plea Of Cor
pOration Counsel Thomas that the
court had no jurisdiction to go into
valuation proceedings OF the Wash
ingtOn Gas Light CoT|any.
The formal order which had been
drawn by Mr.. Perry was objected to by
Mr. Thomas on the ground that II was
wOrded in such a manner as would in
dicate that the Corporation Counsel and
the Commissioners had indirectly rec
Ognized the jurisdiction OF the court
when the matter was brought before II
last week. InaSmuch as Mr.. Thomas
has appealed from the decision Of the
lower court anu mas a pelLlOn before
the Court Of Appeals asking that body
shall interrupt tie Washington Gas Light
Company proceedings before Justice
Could on the ground Of non jurisdiction.
Mr.. Thomas objected TO the signing OF
the order as originally drafted.
BY direction Of Justice Gould and
through consent Of the gas companv
attorneys. therefore, a clause was in
serted that although Justice Gould had
decreed jurisdiction In the matter and
dismissed Mr.. Thomas demurrer the
order was given without prejudice to
the rights Of the Commissioners Of the
District
The hearing OF the Georgetown com
pany's petition has been set as special
order for Monday. and will probably
be concluded on that date
The Washington times., 1907-12-13
Poisoned Headache Cure
Sent a Leader in Long
six-Day Bicycle Race

NEW YORK. Dec. 13.-"Knockout
drops were sent today by some un-
known person in a bottle of headache
powder TO Rutt. of the German-Hol-
land team. one Of the two leaders.
This is the second attempt TO put the
leaders out Of the way by enemies
Red pepper was thrown into the faces
OF the leaders yesterday. Rutt was sus-
plcious OF the Dottle when he opened Il
today and turned IL over to DR.. Cramer
the Garden physician. who declared that
Il contained small quantity Of poison.
The Washington times., 1907-12-13
PAY HALF SALARY
BEFORE CHRISTMAS

The fremen, policeman, and teachers
OF the District viii next week be paid
one half OF their December salary in
order that they may do early Christmas
shopping.
Charles c. Rogers, disburslng officer
OF the District, nas perfected arrange
ments 20 pay the hrenen and policemen
on Monday next, and The teachers the
following Friday.
The Washington times., 1907-12-13
baltimore and ohio to chieago.

Two excellent daily trains leave New
Union Station. Chicago Limited, ]: % D.
m, with observation parlor car drawing
room sleeping cars and dining cars via
Pittsburg. Chicago Express $50 o. m,
with drawing-rOOm sleeping cars to
" Ieeling. Columbus. and Chicago. Din
ing cars en- route.
The Washington times., 1907-12-13
Baltimore and Return, sI.as, Baltimore

and Ohio R. r. Every Saturday and sun
day. All trains both ways. both days,
except Royal Limited. City Offices. 14I7
g ST and 6l9 Penna. Ave.
The Washington times., 1907-12-13
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The southwest storm has advanced 10
the lower Mississippi valley and appears
citic, and noSg covers practically the
whole OF the Northern plateau. Rain
has fallen in the Gulf States. and rain
or snow IN the North Pacific Coast
States and Northern Rocky mountain
region.
The Washington times., 1907-12-13
s1.as to Baltimore and Return

Every Saturday and Sunday via Penn
sylvania Railroad. Tickets good return
ing until Sunday night. All regular
trains except Congressional Limited. q"
ADV.
The Washington times., 1907-12-13
Union Trust Co.'s New Home

-corner 18th & II sts., offers its patrons
greatly increased facilities for banking
business OF every character. Interest
paidon all accounts, subject to check
The Washington times., 1907-12-13
Increased CapitaIiZa-
ton Will Make Price
Reduction Difficult.
ReVOkable Franchise
Should Make Situa-
ton Easily Handled.

Gas in Washington? Well, there
would be a good liberal profit in it at
90 cents per 1000 feet" declared Mayor
Tom L Johnson. Clevelands mayor,
and the greatest practical municipal re-
former in America
Mayor johnson talked to a representa-
tive Of The Times at his hotel. the Ar
iington. Nobody knows more about the
practical aspects Of relations between
cities and their public utility concerns
than he What gas can be made ana
sold for, what capitalization IS reason
able for a concern TO supply a given
number OF people any amount OF gas,
how stock imitation will affect the chance
OF reducing rates-aH these things are
elemental with him.
Costs Cleveland 90 Cents Net.
I'VE get artificial gah for nluninatInr
purposes In Cleveland for 20 cents. and
natural gas for fuel at 30 cents" con-
'lnueu the mayor. Now, we ought to
get illuminating gas for less than y
Sehts' but you see the company pays 6
per cent Of its gross receipts To The
city, in addition TO all other taxes
1 don't personally believe In that method
- ~AaNA4AB N4AAlB5- Inc PUBIC ought
To get all the benefit In cheaping the
cost Of necessaries. but we haven't got
that far along yet. However, our gas
costs really about 69 cents net, when YOU
consider the payment 70 the city Of
taxes and the per cent contribution.
That Is pretty reasonable. You ought 10
get gas as cheap here.
The situation in Washington ought To
be easily handled. because all the fran
lngton concerns which hold franchises
can be just simply turned out any time
congress wants TO take that course 1t
would seem that, IN view of this situa-
ton, the franchised corporations shonld
be anxious 10 make reasonable terms
with the public
Would Block Lower Price.
what you want to do here In Wash
ington Is to get legislation reducing the
price OF gas, at least, to 20 cents: that
would leave the company a most liberal
earning capacity and big profits After
the price OF gas is reduced. the ques-
tion OF capitalization doesn't make so
much difference; increasing the capital
then would be just marking UP the
chips.
But. Of course, II they get the capi-
taliZatiOn Increased before the price IS
reduced they might beat YOU on the
claim that the capital was legally issued
and entitled 10 earn a fair return So
you are right in fighting for the reduc-
ton In price and against the increase in
capitalization. / suppose, from what
you tell me, that the company is al
ready overcapitalized.
The Washington times., 1907-12-13
Printers of Reputation-we Charge FOr

the workmanship onIy-Globe Printing
Co. l4th & + nw.--Adv.
The Washington times., 1907-12-13
Baltimore and Ohio 10 BaItimore.

Trains leave New Union Station every
hour on the hour, 2. m. to s D. m.
weekdays.
The Washington times., 1907-12-13
Wants Reports
Of Corporations
Made Clearer

That the reports OF corporations as
FLED under the present laws are mean
inglcss either to the investor or the
Continued on second Pagel
The Washington times., 1907-12-13

c. & S. Ice Cream-Velvet Kind.
a rich, delicious dessert. Druggists.
The Washington times., 1907-12-13

$3.50 immortal Wreaths. for IS cts.
KRAMER, The Florist, GIG + st. NV.
The Washington times., 1907-12-13
"Glad Of Panic" "

I'm glad YOU came" said the Presi-
dent, mighty glad you came. Tel the
boys out IN Omaha that II 1 am re-
sponsible for this money panic which
showed UP the rotten foundation on
which the finances Of the country were
built / am glad Of IT, ] don't care
what governors and judges say. this
panic had 10 come sooner or later II
have been instrumental IN bringing
II about sooner than Il would bave
come naturally IL Is all the better. The
panic showed the necessity for q gen
eraI housecleanlng in financial circles
anc the sooner housecleaning is started
the sooner il is over with
Mayor Dahlman was one OF the hand or
cowboys which helped 70 inaue71rat-
President Roosevelt in washington
three years age, and was afrerward
entertained at the White House
The Washington times., 1907-12-13
Tasteful Decorations for Dinners,

Teas, etc. Finest covers. shafter. Il & L
The Washington times., 1907-12-13
TEMPERATURES.
SIN TARLE.

TIDE TABLE.
The Washington times., 1907-12-13
Glad If He Caused
Cleansing, He
Says.
Mayor" Has
Interview on Gen
eral Conditions.

Tell the boys out In Omaha that II
an responsible for this money panio
which showed up the rotten foundation
on which the finances Of the country
were built / am glad Of it"
In these terms President Roosevelt
today told James Dahlman. cowboy
mayor Of Omaha. Neb.. Just where he
stood On the panic proposition. The
president and Mayor DahInaan are old
friends, having punched COWS on sd-
Joining ranches in the West some years
ago.
Mayor Dahlman was Accommodates -.
Elmer E Brown. "a SuIlivanfzed Der,o-
crat." who owns and edits a, 80
Bryan paper in Lincoln. Neb The
President was "deIighted'' IN see 80
old friends and greeted them heartily.
Strong Determination.
Mayor Dahlman is the type Of man
who never takes no" for an answer
When he wants yes" He demonstrated
tnat at the White House today when
Secretary Foster told him Ii voi.Jd he
impossible 70 see the President because
IL was Cabinet day
We'll we don't exactly want IN breal~
up the Cabinet meeting" said the COW
boy-mayor. but we would like 10 see
his nibs- Wen just send in our cards
The cards were sent IN and the Presi-
dent camo out the next moment. He
gave both visitors vigorous pump
handling and called them by their 9rst
names
-,Of course the boys out in Omaha
VIII want 70 know whether or not
saw YOU and talked with YOU" said the
mayor, and / thought 1 would dr0D
around"
The Washington times., 1907-12-13
Red ImmOrteIs, IS cents Per Bunch.

CONTINUED on Tenth Page.)
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-04-06
First publication March 10; last

First publication March 10; last
April 81
To the owner or owners Of the land
herein described. and to the mortgage
or mortgages named in all undis-
charged recorded mortgages against
said land, or any assignee thereof OF
record
TAKE NOTICE. that sale has been
lawfully made of the following dvs.
cribed land for unpaid taxes thereon.
and that the undersigned has title
thereto under tax deed issued therefor.
and that you are entitled 30 recon
veyance thereof. at any time within
six months after service upon you Of
this notice, upon payment TO the
undersigned of all sums paid upon
such purchase, together with one
hunderd per cent addition thereto, and
the feos Of the sheriff for the service
u cost Of publication Of this notice, to
be computed as upon personal service
OF a declaration as commencement of
suit. and the further sum Of five dol
lars for each description, without
other additional costs or charges. II
payment as aforesaid is not made, the
undersigned will institute proceedings
for possession Of the land.
Descriptions: South half of South
east quarter of Section Ten llOl,
Town Forty-four t44) North, Range
Thirty-one West, Iron County Mich.
igan
Amount paid, $9S. OF.
Tax for 1897 -1S9S.1590-l 1900.
(signedD RAPHAEL PUMPELLY
Place of Business. Marquette Mich
igan. Care Ball a. Ball
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-04-06

way He seems TO be doing well and
has large farm in fruit trees. | also
had the pleasure Of calling. on old time
friends and relatives at Mapton Wash.
whom !. found was prospecting and look
ing well and visit with them which
| enjoyed very much. Mr.. Hasselstrom
is to leave tonight for, ST. Joe Idaho,
where he Is to take charge Of Mr..
Flewelling's operations. They are
building Sawmill at St Joe and a
lot Of minor buildings. will accom-
pany him there where am likely TO
stay until leave for the East.
The weather Is very pleasant here
and the fruit trees are beginning to
bud. The grass has been green for a
long time.
Emigrants from the East are still
coming. People are swarming like
flies What this will mean IL IL con-
tinues l do not know.
You people seems 10 be enjoying
good times In the East and almost
begin to long for home and family.
Thanking you for past favors and
wishing you and your readers all kind
of JOY | remain,
Yours truly.
o. T. Oleson.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-04-06
To Change Primary Distribution.

The department Of public instruction
is urging the passage OF a bill now be-
fore tbs Legislature providing for a
division of the primary school money
according TO the number OF teachers
employed rather than the number OF
pupils. rs at present. A statement
issued says:
THE present law limits the use Of
the school interest money to the pay.
ment Of teachers wages and there are
1. 300 districts In the state which re-
ceive more money from this fund than
Is used for teachers wages, and the
balance tied mp at the end Of the year
in the treasures of these districts
amounts TO over $500, 900.
AT the same time there are 1, 900
districts In the state with less than rs
children. and $50 districts In the state
unable 10 maintain school for more
than six months II this surplus could
be distributed 20 these small districts
the state would be doing its full duty
toward the education OF all the
children. The present system of APP
portionment makes IL impossible TO
relieve the people in the sparsoly settl.
ed and poorer portions of the state.
The following conclusions are drawn
from statistics which are quoted In the
statement:
Nearly 300 districts receive more
primary money than they need.
That 1900 districts received less
than they need for teachers wages.
"The cost Of schools does not depend
upon the number Of children. therefore,
the number OF children Is an unfair
basis for state aid ("
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-04-06
Party a Success.
Yours truly,
o. T. oleson.

The dancing party given by the
Maccabees at the opera house last Mon
day evening was decided success.
The largest number Of dancers were in
attendance that has been in evidence
at any party for several seasons
The committee having the affair in
charge were Herman Rau, jess H. Jes-
sen. Chas, Paro and VIM. Lyons and
they won a great deal Of praise for
their success
A lunch was served on the stage by
the committee. help having been hired
for the labor incident thereto
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-04-06
Mystics Had Good Time.

The party given by the lodge OF
Mystic Workers at their lodge room
last Monday evening was a success,
Notwithstanding that bigger attrac.
ton was on the boards at the opera
house. A fine supper was served and
the dining room was very prettily
trimmed mp for the occasion. The
number in attendance was just large
enough to allow of good time being
hal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-04-06
Ore Shipments

ore Is being forwarded 10 the docks
from all Of the Crystal Falls mines ex-
cepting the Crystal Falls mine which
will not begin 10 forward it's product
for several days
The Sc Paul is hauling from the
Great Western. Lamont Tobin. and
Bristol and the North Western from
the Dunn mine.
The steam shovels will not be started
until the navigation season opens In
full force, which will be about the first
Of May.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-04-06
A Letter From the West.
North Yakima VASE,
March 81, 1907.

North Yakima WASH,
March 81, 1907.
Mr.jfhomas Conlin,
Crystal Falls, Mich.
Dear Editor;.-
As am now at North Yakima visit
ing our old friend and townsman, Mr..
Hasselstrom. whom found both hale
and hearty and In the best of pros
perity. The thought struck me that ]
would do well 10 scribble few lines
TO give You and your readers an idea
OF what think OF North Yakima. II
IL surely pleasant place and far above
my idea. Mr.. Hasselstrom surely has
a little paradise OF his own here. |
also met our friend Andrew Oleson
formerly OF Crystal Falls. Mr.. Oleson
has Just closed q deal for zine orchard
almost Joining Mr.. Hasselstrom's and
Mr.. Carr owns property across the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-04-06
AD|0S0 Notes.

Election day has passed the straight
Republican ticket was elected from top
10 bottom. The day passed off.fairly
we'll for Amasa, Of course there were n
few disputes but nothing serious. w.
Burge carried the poll on the -citizens'
ticket polling more votes than any
other candidate on the ticket but. not
enough TO elect him while Roy White
head and Dave Leonard lead on the
Republican ticket. Mr. Langdon as
chairman OF the board gave entire
satisfaction TO both parties
Alder and Grey have suspended
operations in their logging business
They are employing all the wood cnop-
pers that come along as they intend TO
ship cordwood all summer We hear
that the St Paul will put in SPUR for
them which will make their haul much
shorter.
1t is said that the Shenango Furnace
company will exploit their find at
Peterson Greek this summer III this
work materializes what's the matter
with Amasaf Answer; Amasa is all
right.
We hear that j.. I. Gibson has made
deal with New York parties and that
his exploration northwest of town will
be proved mp.
The old Gibson exploration is also
slated for active operations this sum
mer.
1t is rumored here that the Michigan
mine will soon resume active opera
tions
The new church bell Of the Methodist
church is now in working operation.
A dance at the town hall Friday
evening. Music from Florence.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-04-06
ACTION ON RATE
QUESTION NEAR
Hearings from Both Sides
Have at Last Been
Concluded.
GOVERNOR WARNER is URGENT
Tells Legislature in Special Mes.
sage That Time for Ac-
ton Has Arrived.
Strong Probability OF the Establish
ment of n Binder Irvine Plant
at jackson Prison-Pri-
mary Election.

Lansing. Mich. April 2.-Tomor-
rows results Will go long way
toward determining the final outcome
Of the campaign for reduced passenger
rates OF the railroads OF Michigan.
The hearings on this question, which
have been quite numerous, were con-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-04-06

"Preventics" will promptly check. a
cold or the Grippe when taken early or
at the ''sneeze stage Preventics cure
seated colds as well. Preventics are
little candy cold cure tablets, and DR..
Shoop Racine, Wis. will gladly mail
you samples and book on Colds free.
IL you will write him The samples
prove their merit. Check early Colds
with Preventics and stop Pneumonia.
Sold IN sc and 95c boxes by Sam
Bridges.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-04-06
STATE OF MICHIGAN

First publication March 8. t..April
10. 1907.
The Circuit Court for Iron County
in Chancery.
Suit pending..in the circuit court
for the county OF Iron, in-Chancery.
at Crystal Falls in said county. on the
attn day OF March A. ID. 1907.
Myrtle Benan. Complainant.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-04-06

When ,ou need a 'pill, take a pin,
aud be sure it's an Early Riser. De-
Wits Little Early Risers are safe,
sure. satisfactory pills. The pills with
a reputation. They do not grippe or
sicken. They are sold here by A II
Druggists
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-04-06
Richard Benan, Defendant.

In this cause 1t appearing that the
defendant, Richard Benan. is not a
resident OF this state. and that his
whereabouts are unknown, therefore.
on motion of George S. Power. solicitor
for complainant, IL Is ordered that the
defendant enter his appearance-in said
cause on or before four months from
the date Of this order. and that within
twenty days the complainant. cause
this order 10 be- published in the Dia-
mond Drill. newspaper. printed.
published and circulating in said
county, said publication 10 be con
tinued once in each week FOR six
successive weeks
A. Franz Dixon.
Circuit Court-Commissioner.
Solicitor for complainant
Business Address
Crystal Falls Mich