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New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
RICH S. I. MAN ASPHYXIATED
William Bostwick Thought to Have Turned
on Gas by Accident.

William Bostwick. one of the oldest and
weslthest residents of Staten Island. found
dead from gas asphyxiation in his home. Gryr1es
Hill. yesterday morning. His family and the
authorities convinced that Mr.. Bostwick
came to his death through accident and did not
intend to commit suicide. The door of his room
was wide open and the lower connection of a
double gas fixture opened half way. Mem
bers of his family think that he got up in the
night to shut off the gas from small stove in
the room and struck the lower jet by accident
Mr.. Bostwick was born at Livingston, ". Y,
seventy-three years ago. He studied civil en-
gneering at Manhattan College and soon built
up large business In Staten Island. He was
considered expert and frequently en-
gagged by the Corporation Counsers Office. He
was member of the Masonic order.
He leaves two sons and a daughter. One OF
his sons is C. Livingston Bostwick, the present
County Clerk of Richmond
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
VOTE TO TIE UP CARS.
Philadelphia Street Railroad EN-
pIoyes Declare for Strike.

Philadelphia Dec. 21.-The local union of the
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric
Railway Employees decided at a meeting tonight
that strike of the motormen and conductors
of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
would be called within forty hours. unless
the company grants the demands of the men.
The employees ask for higher wages and a re-
adjustment of hours. Leaders of the union say
it has a membership of thirty-ffve hundred
among the six thousand employees of the COM
pany
The meeting attended by about five nun
dred motormen and conductors, a sufficient
number under the laws of the association to
declare a strike
The question of strike under resolution
adopted by the meeting is now in the hands OF
the national executive board of the Amalga-
mated Association This board has already an
nounced that if the meeting voted for strike
permission for a walk-out of the car men would
De given
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
WILLIAM H. RICE, MINSTREL, DEAD.
Pneumonia Ends the Life of Well Known
Female Impersonator.

Philadelphia. Dec. 21.-William Henry Rice,
ono of the best known minStrels in the United
states died of pneumonia in a hospital here
to-day after illness of two days. He was
sixty-five years old. He was born in Phila-
dephia, and when a lad secured an engagement
as a singer with Charlotte Cushman's company
A few wears later he went on the stage a
blackface female tmpersonator, and travelled
throughout this country and Europe. -,
He was connected with Sam Sanford's min
streIs and Bryant's minstrels His last appear
ance was at Dumont's Opera House in this city
last season, when he appeared for fourteen
weeks in impersonations Of Sara Bernhardt and
other actresses. He is survived by three sons.
engaged in mercantile business in New York.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
CROWD SEES MAN DIE
Clerk FrOzen to Death Under Pa1C-
turet Falls, Il. /.

Providence. Dec. 21.-In full view of two hum
dred persons, who We're powerless to extend aid,
Alfred Jackson. young Providence clerk, was
frozen to death while standing on a rock under
the falls of the Pawtuxet River, in Pawtuxet.
late this afternoon. Jackson, with two COM
panions-L. 2. Mathewson of East Providence,
and Jackson's brother Arthur-had been carried
over the falls in canoe. The other two young
men rescued with great difficulty and were
removed to the Rhode Island Hospital in a
critical condition from exposure.
The three young men in the canoe left the
Pawtuxet Canoe Club house and padded slowly
downstream. When Just above the falls they
allowed the canoe to drift too near the edge
and were carried over. All were thrown into
the water. Alfred Jackson was able to reach
a rock half submerged at the foot of the falls
and managed 10 grasp his brother. Alfred kept
Arthur from drowning. although the water from
the falls fell on them Finally persons on shore
threw life lines and rescued Arthur Jackson and
Mathewson. who had hoated downstream. AL
fred Jackson. in the mean time. remained stand
ing up TO his waist in water close under the
falls and when the would be rescuers threw
line to him. expecting TO pull him to place of
safety. they found they were unable to move
him. In the roar of the cataract his shouts
could not be heard but it evident that
Of his legs had become caught under a rock or
some other object under water.
Several Intellectual attempts were made to
rescue him in the next half hour. Jackson as
at least. helpless. Or. Clinton Westcott and
Adelard Potvin attempted TO reach the pershing
man and almost lost their lives by a boat upset
ting. Nothing further could be done, and Il
large crowd bridge near by was forced TO
stand idle and see jackson freeze.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
TAFT and CANNON MEET.
But There Vas No Clash of Presi-x 4
Dental BOoms.
rFron The Tribune Bureau.I

Washington, Dec. 21.-When Secretary Taft
and Speaker Cannon met az the White House
to-day the crowd OF callers waiting in the
anteroom of the Presidents office held their
breaths with excitement The coming together
of two such prominent Presidential boorns must
be productive OF something sensational on the
spot. they argued. and they craned their necks
and, strained their for Indications OF the
expected shock OF impact But IL there was
shock IL was such a gentle one that no windows
were shattered and doors were Jared from
their hinges. Once In while shout Of laugh
ter from the direction of the Presidents
Office. and now and then some Senator or Rep
resentative would arrive and join the crowd in
that corner Of the building where the Executive
and his visitors were apparently having such
merry half hour. When the owners of this
Presidential booms emerged from the Presi-
dents Office. arm in arm. both were laughing
heartily.
Here's the man you want to sse" cried
Speaker Cannon. "I just came up to give the
President cane I found down on the Isthn1us
of Panama and haven't bit OF news. I might
give you a think story, but I won't, for here -
the think story man right here. himself
The Speaker pushed Secretary Taft forward
and fed out of the door,
Il have no news that haven't already told
said the Secretary. with a laugh. as he stood at
pay ana SHOOK nandS Win a score OF news
paper men. congressman and miscellaneous
visitors. I'm feeling first class Say. I want
to know what you weigh now he said to a
friend who for several years has run him close
race in the contest for pounds
Il weigh less than three hundred. Mr. Secre-
tary."
so do t. replied Mr. Taft. but / won't say
just how much less than three hundred. But
I'm feeling first class and am ready to pitch into
all kinds of work. No. haven't a thing 10 say
about politics I'll talk long as you want
me to Philippine subjects. Or you might
ask something about the War Department"
Most Of the day the Secretary was busy shak-
ing hands with callers who came to congratulate
him on his safe return from his trip and to wish
him we'll on his Presidential campaign"
Thanks. much,' he replied to these
well wshers. II haven't thing to say about
that just now"
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
CHRISTMAS GIFT $3.50 900.
Crane ElcUator COmpanys Employees
1gain Share in Profits.
rsy Telegraph to The Tribune.

pany, following it's custom, will give its 5000
employees 10 per cent of their salaries a
Christmas present To do this the company will
give its men $3.50. 900 Each empIoye OF one
years standing is entitled to share in this dis
tributiOn of the profits.
The sum to be given this Christmas exceeds
by $4,000 the record of any other year since the
company inaugurated its profit sharing plan In
the eight years which have elapsed since the
company adopted this policy it has paid its en-
pIoves in gifts the sum of s1.S50,000.
Employees on the sick list or laid off tempo
rarIly because of slackness Of work receive their
share Just the same.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
PRAYS BRYAN WILL BE PRESIDENT.
Invocation by Chaplain Cheered by Mem
bers of Oklahoma's House.

Guthrie, Okla, Dec. 21.-The presence of w.
J. Bryan in. Guthrie to-day inspired the Chaplain
of the House to pray that he might be the next
President. Immediately after the prayer the
House broke into a storm Of applause that lasted
several minutes. Speaker William H. Murray
added emphasis to the prayer by putting it
question to the body Every Democrat pres
ent answered with rousing aye.
Later the House met with the Senate to lis
ten to q speech by Mr.. Bryan Previous to ad-
dressing the Legislature Mr.. Bryan shook hands
with several thousand persons at a reception.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
CARNEGIE GIVES $50 900.
To Endo1c Reed PrOfessorship at
BOzcdOin College.

Brunswick, Me, Dec. 21.-PreSident William
De Witt Hyde of Bowdoin College announced to-
night that Andrew Carnegie had promised the
college the of s5o,0G0 toward the 100000
which the Institution must raise in order to Sc
cure the gift of $4,000 from the General Edu-
cation Board. The money from Mr.. Carnegie
will be given In the form Of an endowment OF
professorship of history and political science
"in memory of his friend, that great and good
man. Thomas B. Reed
OF the sum of 100000 to be raised by the
college before March 81. 1908. s93.155 has al
ready been secured, leaving s56,s45 still to be
raised.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
RETURN BY WAY or STEZ.
1dmnal EUans's Belief Regarding
Plans for Fleet.

On Board L. S. s. Connecticut at Sea- Dec. 2f
(via government wireless telegraph station at
Key WesD.-Rear Admiral Evans to-day au-
thorized the statement for publication that he
personally believes that the Navy Departments
present intentions that the fleet shall return
via the Suez route late next summer or fall
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
W. II. GARLAND COMMITS SUICIDE.
[SBy telegraph to rhe Trioune.

IVSy Telegraph 20 The Tribune
Little Rock, Ark, Dec. 2--W. II. Garland
youngest son OF A. III. Garland, Attorney General
under President Cleveland and United States Sem
ator, committed suicide in the Hotel Marion this
morning with cocaine. He wrote book entitled
THE Broken Locket.' which had extensive sale.
His wife obtained divorce from him in Chicago
He proved unsuccessful burglar and served a
year in the workhouse. Miss Garland. his only
sister. committed suicide twelve years ago.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
QUITS AsHEv1LLE WHEN IT GOES DRY
John A. Roebling Deeds $500,0G0 Estate to
Presbyterian Mission Board
lBy Telegraph to The Tribune, ]


AshevilIe NJ c.. Dec. 2l.-John A. Roebling,
son of Colonel Washington Roebling. of Brook
,vn Bridge fame, owner of BeauXchenes, $500,
600 country estate on the ST. Dunstan Road, be-
tween AsheviIIe and Biltmore, has decided over
the entire property tothe Home Mission Board
Of the Northern Presbyterian Church, and will
return soon to his home In Trenton. N. ]. Mr..
R.ebling says he iG leaving Asheville because
Asheville has gone for prohibition.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
EXPELLED FOR AHEARN VOTE.
Alderman Hatton 0usted by 14th Assembly
District Republican Club.

Alderman Patrick ]. Hatton expelled from
the 14th Assembly District Republican Club at a
meeting last night. because he voted for the re-
election of Mr.. Ahearn at the meeting of the Board
of Aldermen Thursday.
There was large attendance at the meeting.
which was held in the clubhouse at No. 234 East
3lst street. and. following speech by John j. Shea.
the leader. ny got up and insisted that the Re-
publican Alderman from the district be expelled The
vote for expulsion unanimous.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
REPLY OF RECEIVERS

In the letter 10 the commission regarding the
preliminary order the receivers say i'll part:
II is. Of course. most desirable that every car
should receive q thorough inspection, followed
by such repairing will put IT IN first class
operating condition. The condition OF the roll
Eng stock when took possession was deplor-
able. The main cause of this was apparently
The neglect Of the company in prior years 10
keep II al a times in first class condition Be
sides this, the weather conditions of 1860
were such 10 cause more wear and tear than
Tor many previous years
The most frequent causes of breakdown are
those peculiarly incident TO the operation OF
Cars by the conduit electric system and diner
from the troubles incident 10 the operation or
suIface cars by, the overhead trolley system. Il
large percentage of breakdowns on the ROAD
Is due to failure of the contact plough not
Nithstsnding the fact that. as We are informed
the expert engineers eh. ployed by the company
have been constantly working on the problem
"f finding corrective ever since the con-
aHit system first introduced
The severe winter OF I906-'07. therefore. great
y increased the demand for thorough over
hauling and extensive repairs. In April. 1907.
TIC lfsth street barn was destroyed by nre
lhis not only left the company without ade-
euafe storage facilities but also destroyed the
main oyerhaulng and repair shops. as wei as
tne electrical shops which We're there located
Two subsequent fires, destroying two other
yarns. still further crippled the resources OF lhe
system
The problem OF expediting repair work SO
lef as 30 bring the equipment up TO !he
standard Of proper efficiency confronted us at
'ie outset IL was plainly apparent tnat no
comprehension and competent system of tnspec-
ion and repair could be established and mann =
.alhed unless proper facilities In the way Oh
shops and appliances were provided Athouen
re lfsth street shops were DESTROYED In April
TTsouiiding had not been begun by the company
We contracted for such rebuilding shortly after
sur appointment and the work is well under
Way, but il VIII be months before III Is
lhished- Meanwhile the work Of repair ana
..,iaihteranee has been vigorously pushed AZ
.hcngh under great disadvantages, many OF the
ears having be stored the street. where
te
!a'red beyond what sufficient TO make them
temporarily serviceable. The good results or
Der OF cars that were disabled on the road for
me week ended December 9. 1907, was less than
.ialf The number diss bieG under similar condi-
srship.
IL is our expectation TO continue this policy
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
PROVIDENCE HOME FOR SCIENCE CHURCH

lBy Telegraph The Tribune.]
Providence Dec. N-The Providence branch OF
fhe Christian Science Church is to have one OF the
finest houses of worship in the city 1t Is to be N
rho fashionable East Side residential district and
will cost s25OOO0. The Roman style of architecture
will predominate.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22

w excursion rates TO Florida and South via
c eeVaNNAti LINE. Tel 3595 Spring.-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
FLoR,oA,s FAMOUS TRAINS.

s.25 A. NJ and 1925 z. Nj. Unexcelled service via
Penn & Atlantic Coast Line X. X Florlda IN
formation Bureau way. Cor. 3oth St-Advt
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22

= Special Assorted CAGES $500, &c., s5..s.
=. Dewey & Sons Co.. LES sl2iton s.. New fc-h
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22

LOWS Altar OF MYoSoTIS VIOLET.
Tn. new old perfume. Riker's Drug Stares.--AArt,
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1907-12-19

TIE posrO*FicE INSPECTIONS
last wear collected $4,000 in $40
fines from persons who placed
written messages ius'dcs Oh
,aclases of merchandise on
which postage was paid at one
!, ont an ounce Most of the cases
were technical violations OF the
rostal laws, the of1ense beng
due to ignorance. A good many
people it seems donot know t'at
il is against the law to inclose |.
written messages in packages !"
merchandise. newspapers e.c'
Such messages subject .nc
packages 10 letter postage. Tue
,postmastcr general has issued
an order directing that proper
notices warning acknowledgements
the practice be posted in every
!. postofticc.
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endure in sol tuCc without 50
much us the encouragement OF
even q single symttl,jzing voice
is an exhibition Of courage OF Il
Gar higher k'rl tl:2n that dis
played in the roar Of hattl.,
where even the weakest feels en-
coulaged and inspired by the EN-
thusiasn Of sympathy and the
power Of numbers.
Time would lail to tell Of the
names Of those who through
faith in principles and in the
face Of difficulties dangers, and
suifcrings have fought a good
ii.h, in the moral warfare ot the
world and been content to lay
down their lives rather than
prove false 10 their conscientious
convictions OF the truth.
The patriot wllo lights an al-
ways losing battle the martyr
who goes TO death amid the
triumphant shouts ofhis enemies
arc examples Of the moral sub
ilime Which should excite /;
Iprofoundcr interest in the hHirt,
of men than even the most com
plete and conspicuous success.
BY the side uf such instances
as these hos small by compari
son seem the greatest deeds G
valor, melting men to rush upo
! death and die amid the frenzic
cxci,.inent Of physical warfare
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1907-12-19

TuE Ilr.. Or The Cot NTRi

TIE Ilr.. Or The COUNTRY
postmaster ,stre"unu' these o'ys
Congress l. iry'rg to ct a me
on the pest oilica business IN
general aud the result IN that 'hP
x,un,ty postmaster pas' man!
new duties 10 perform. bcs'oes
he order T, curing the weighing
of all maii for u certain period ct
time an order has h.rn seat cut,
which wen, into effect S"p'emoer
I, r,quitirs Il statement rs to how
ma.v rocple send and receive
mail through each cliice; number
Of patrvns having mail delivered
,by carrier to private boxes on sta:
routes; number Of daily papers
received Oh star routes; amo"''
Of stamps canceled each quarter
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1907-12-19

Eu} WuitA. is iull - sorrow,
ana sc al. y.''y IL II. pil lct'
God create t3is earth loI tl.e Jea
ct Of man: Md y, -, did He not
create nan aud place him upon
the earth, ~ cnioy lite hero: We
answer, for he present, expect
ing IN the rear future to say
more on thi. subiccD that God
created the earth for IN inheri-
lance for til. created man, and
told him to he fruitful, multiply
and cplcnish the earth and sub
due it. What a grand dominion
this was, what Il pleasure il
il should have been. And it was
until, tie dark winged Angel %
Death spread itself over all men
, by the demon Of night.
And through him and by him
comes the sorrow of heart. TIL
n anguish of Soul. in the niSl,
n where day Of joy never dawns.
May We Us christian people
T. and lovers of Christ, drink OF I'll
q fountain VI life 50 freely that "
y may be found without spo
e and wrinkle or any such thu
st 50 that our prayers may. rea'
Tx the ears of our Heavenly Fath'
IL and the answer come back TN
I'd my people shall rejoice and
r. execcding glad. "n the acco'i
III ,uf righteousness covering
ly earth as the waters cover
sea.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1907-12-19
TAKE NOTICE.

Any party OF parties wishing to
'ss any questions. through this
paper. upon any auljcct rclisi.
ousIy or otherwise shall be
treated ms a friend But IN no case
will tho Editor allow any slang
or slang phrases go ,hrovrh
is columns.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1907-12-19

The Ed. is an agent for the
BeliviIle separator and the Jumbo
Engin. THE BEST that is made
we know what we are talking
about, we have been running
them now for four years. We
will sell you one or both call and
see us, or write us. Now is the
time to buy: Come let us help
YOU to the worth of your money.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1907-12-19

A NO. 1. FIGURING Mill Prupsry. !. pen.n. .es
sary Good failing We'll Large Stone foundation for MIL
stone Engns IS horse power engine complete Tot
running Price 100000 Engine worth the money Any
ono can tbia properly on reasonable terms:
W,,e this OssicE tbs Office T. G'lmorsin
properly and deal the the buyer
NJ. H. . vacant lots Pomona with . 8ox6O 4, atone
onnaoon and oak franc square intended for Church hosse
ou,d bs fushed house For particulars cali n
OFFICE or .,J r. Gmour's Office in Pomona.
emo. 3, SOLD
q. NJ. r. 100 acre farm 9 miles f. Trask and a r'
" N, viow G5 in cultivation S. a. in TIMBER ~ a. IN
Timothy large enough for family use consisting " "Fp
Peaches Plans Cherries Black berries ec 5000 ''
wet, and Pond All good lshle and can all De on'Va'ed
IRON school and a mi from church pouoo Toy OA'"' '
box house with fireplace. Price $4,000,
4. nv, o. 100 acre iA,md mi N, W MI, Wow. Sm' 81
rl 60 acres md good oak timber MI from
sboo .ad a. MI from church Timothy VOL ana POM
on farm L,s barn. Orchard large enough ''' '.~"
a. other iurm soG room hox house VIII" 's
pucr
F. NC. s. l5i acres joins up Tra-h on the North East
"a aud barn anu otner out "ua
mos This farm a rs home MARKET good schco' J"
mile GOOD church in milo TrasE isa thriving .''e ''' "
b home seeker will do this part OF Missouri u.s.
oro elsewhere For further particulars "au at tns
OFFICE or write us
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1907-12-19
Wood, Wood, Wed,

Pole wood from fishing pole
mp. Green or dry, will be deliv
cred to any part Of Pomona a
one dollar per load by Mama
Walker. VIII furnish gocd leads.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1907-12-19

prSe CIRCUMSTANCES
4, may be. with habits
|.es o. passions-~all Of
uui.e ~ much courage
perseverance, than the
ountcr of battle. Enough
d With enough to over
IN the. pathway OF every
bc one kind of Difficult
may be another, but
difficulties OF some
lher every one may be
nding through life.
i but one way of looking
Whatever that may be.
bless,ng or Affections,
with dignity under
ust rot lose heat or il
he worse both for our.
ua for those whom We
4 struggle, and again
II to renew the conflict,
Tho in ,hc right ncvtl
NO matter hpw adverse
the circumstances, a!waI :
Iibe Consciousness of
Al spiritual triumph o
sr,hn,; c:n deprive him
nj. e"ca>iuns "i hiG'
aori .g.uum occar bu
ss,o.,u ',r rr..tt, III
Nh ,ortuui,lcs "a
Me- n.!sate cn'rg
Iu,iuu, . r.Err!nS 'heu
Mil !cec domes''
AS much ,oouna as doc
tied iia'
may be rs 'irmly endure
.loaeIy Chamber as am.
moi arla Difficulties q
hnfllly co'.ba,cd, miSfo
Iraycly sustained. power
supoor'.l, disappear
our.,c,r IS enconnter'
puraa, 4 austs II wide a
ng in'ia,Drr and bcsto'
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1907-12-19
a. 81. FALL.
ATTORNEY III kAW
NORWOOD No

VIII attend TO oil Legal business
referred to him Practice 10 oil the
Courts OF The State.
Commercial and Criminal law .
specilay.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1907-12-19
PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS CARDS
n, J.. FsnWick

UNDERTAKEN and EMBALMER
Half block North East Square.
!. M o untainErCve Mo
telephone No. l3S. Al night
lSs. q
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1907-12-19

rhe Editor will deal in the Real Estate BUSINESS
while at Trask Any on, wanting to sell vii AZ
well to List with US. We have on hands now
the following:
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1907-12-27

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory u the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, 1t is usually neces-
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and fineness OF the fabric is
hidden behind a paste Of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality Of the goods. This trou-
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch, as it can be applied
much more thinly because of its great
er strength than other makes.
Post Card Petition.
The National Syndicate of Railway
men in France has adopted a novel
method of petitioning the president Of
the senate in favor of a measure
which has been waiting its turn for
ten years. 1t has had 100000 post
cards printed and distributed to its
members, with request that they be
signed and forwarded. Correspondence
addressed to the president of the sen.
ate does not need to be stamped.