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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-09

disguised in false whiskers and wear.
ing blue goggles. ] never use dis
guise, except a change of clothes. But
| can take one Of my men and let
you talk with him; then bring him in
tomorrow and let you see him and
you would not believe him the same
man. Here in San Francisco every
one knows meat least all the graft
ers do-so it would be useless to
try a disguise"
Burns methods all through the
Ruef case have been surprisingly open
When he started out to capture Ruef
after his friends. the sheriff and the
coroner had been pretending to
search for him In vain for a week
Burns assembled his posse in half a
dozen automobiles in front of Heneys
office; with Ruef's lawyers Offices but
half block away. He had ten men
with him, but the open way with
which he went about the job made
the attorneys for the CRATER think 1t
must be all ruse, and no effort was
made to follow the party. They went
straight to the resort at the Troca.
dero in the outskirts of San Francis
co, where Burns knew that Ruef was
in hiding. Burns had the house sur
rounded; then he walked in and sur
prlsed Ruef at dinner He had his
man back at Heney's Office within
three hours.
Surprising Bribe-T aker.
OF his present work Burns himself
says: This San Francisco case is one
Of the most interesting / have ever
had. OF course municipal graft cases
are all somewhat alike. You know
who the men are who have got official
favors. The first thing to do is to
single out the official who you think
will accept bribe, and then get
at him by inducing him to accept what
he thinks is bride. OF course your
money is marked. Then you surprise
him in the act. After that you have
him cold. Through him you get at the
bribe- givers.
when ! started in on this work
in San Francisco / expected to get
| after each of the supervisors singly
but one of the newspapers got wind
of it and published the story how we
were working on one man. That spoil
| ed things for us, and / had to resort
to other methods"
What Burns had done was to induce
| the proprietor of a skating rink who
had fallen out with Mayor Schmitz tC
| have an ordinance in his favor intro
duced in the board of supervisors
one of them-Lonergan by name-fol
| $500. Burns was concealed in tbs
room when the marked money was
passed. He bounced forth at the psy
Geological moment when Lonergar
was taking the bride.
Take the money" said the trap
ped boodier, pale as sheet. II an
done for"
I'll take the money, and I'll take
you, too" said Burns. With that he
scared his man into complete con
Gession. Previous to this he had Sc
cured another confession from one o
Lonergan's colleagues who was iii anC
thought he was about to die
A Boodler Trapped.
With the inside information of these
two confessions Burns got to work OF
all the other supervisors. They were
so scared that the whole 10 came
through with a rush. When Heney
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-09
sERMoNETTE.

; An Unworthy Love.-There
: are strange Inconsistencies in
; the lives Of good and great men,
sometimes, just as we find in
; this incident from Samson's
life. We marvel that one SO
; strong could be so weak; that
man of such faith as to win a
, place in faiths. gallery in the
eleventh of Hebrews could fall
; so low; that man of so in
tense a patriotism could play
: so completely into the hands of
the enemy; and yet II only re-
{ veals the fraiItles of human ma
: ture. II certainly proves the
scriptural declaration that the
: "heart is deceltful above all
things and desperately wicked"
! and that without God, man can
do nothing" that Is worthy or
enduring.
Samson allowed this unWor-
thy love to take possession of
his heart and TO exercise sway
Z over his life, and there was only
( one inevitable outcome, humila-
I ton, defeat, disgrace and an
I guish of body and spirit.
Z Samson loved Delilah. What
! was there In this woman that
{ could appeal to the heart of
! cody man? Nothing, surely,
I of the quality of goodness. 1t
: was love based, not on char
: acter, but upon the outward,
7 physical beauty which captivat-
! ed the eye. Such love is al
Z ways dangerous.
I There Is no more powerful
I influence over life than that
\ love which takes possession of
Z the heart, for "out of the heart
! are the issues of life" IF that
Z love appeals only to the ma
terial and physical, high ideals
7 are absent, pure motives are
! lacking and inevitably that life
Z must sink to the level of the
= life on which that love is be-
7 slowed. This explains the moral
7 decay and sad tragedy in many
I wrecked life. Step by step
7 the unworthy love gains ascend"
I ancy over the will until at last
I the complete surrender Is made
as was the case with Samson,
Z and one finds himself shorn of
! his strength and undone.
Z But If that love is worthy
one, there can be no more po-
Z tent influence for good over the
7 life. 1t leads out from self. II
7 finds inspiration and help to
\ higher ideals. 1t welcomes the
! hardship and seIf-deniaI which
T are necessary to the attaining
7 of those ideals.
7 And say not that we have not
the power of control over our
I loves. We have! We can will
: to love worthily. We can curb
I the superficial emotions of the
! heart, and seek for those deeper
Z expressions which will interpret
! the will and love of God in our
Z lives. The affection that is be-
slowed apart from the Divine
7 will and purpose is sure to lead
! astray. God seeks to share in
! all earthly relationships, and to
7 the degree to which he is given
! his rightful place, to that degree
Z will the life be blessed and be
: a blessing unto others.
Evening star., 1907-11-19

ROOMING HOUSE. NEAR CONGRESSIONAL
Library; income $3.50 month over rent: price
Ss00-easy terms. NEW YORK BUSINESS
BROKERS'. 6ll f. uols-3t
Evening star., 1907-11-19

PROFITABLE, WELL-ESTARIISHED AID
going laundry in Baltimore. Nd; now doing
$50. 900 yearly, with splendid opportunity for
rapid increase; excellent modern plant of large
capacity; cheap rent and power: owner has
other important interests out of town Price
will be made very reasonable TO prompt buyer.
Address BOY 81 Star nfiil.c
Evening star., 1907-11-19

WANTED-PARTNER IN NWELL~ESrABLISHED
medicine business The investor of $1,000 tman
or woman Will have yearly income of at leas
$1,000 and probably many thousands more, in
yestisate. GREAT OPPORTUNITY, Star Of
ice.
Evening star., 1907-11-19

GROCERY. PROVISION STORE. S.E.-SACR1-
nee; excellent business; GOOD house THORN
TON II JAMES. 1uG lth W uol93ts
Evening star., 1907-11-19

WANTED-LNDY WITH BICYCLE. AS COL
lc",or; steady position: good CHARGE for al
vancement bring references. 9l3 9th ST NV.
WANTED BRIGHT. REFINED SALESWOMAN
for jowelry. book, stationery, brc-a -hrac. per-
Iamery, notion; china, handkerchief and toy
departments Apply before 10 O'Clock TO Man
eyer. WOOD d LOTHRUP. nol6-3t, ,eSu
WANTFD-S. KANN, SONS & co. WANT
GIRLS over IA years of age for bundle wrap
l"rs and Ia act as store messengers; good
chance for girls to gain rapid prer,ution II they
are ambitious to learn. We pay good salaries.
Apply NOW. no3 -eod-l lot
Evening star., 1907-11-19

$500 TO $500 To INVEST WITH SfRN ICES.
in good business; prefer novelty mtg. or new
invention. Address Box 81, Star o.Hce.
nol9-3ts
Evening star., 1907-11-19

HOT SEkEEPER-WIDOW LADY OF QUIET.
refined habits, no incumbrance, wishes place as
housekeeper where other help is kept Address
WIDOW Star Office. no1S-3t.
Evening star., 1907-11-19

FOR SALE-BoARDING HOUSE: BLOCK 900
nv; now full Of permanent boa rders: bar
gam, 5000; leaving city. Box So Star office.
Evening star., 1907-11-19

| FOR RENT OR SALE-BARBER SHOP: THREE
chairs: good condition: situation first class.
1890 Lincoln ave ne roIS3t.
Evening star., 1907-11-19
ACCOUNTANTS,

DAVID MACKIE,
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR,
UNION TRUST BUILDING.
Late chief accountant American Audit Com
pany. Qualified by over 20 years practical ex-
perience as an expert in all branches of ac-
counting TERMS MODERATE. CONSULTA.
TIONS SOLICITED. PHONE MAIN 5096.
nolS-3ots,S
j. T. BATES,
Public Accountant and Auditor,
Offices, 70T and 70S
Washington Loan and Trust building.
9th and SITS. NV. Telephone 972.
Mercantile Corporation and Legal Accounting
jelQ- f,eSu,6
Evening star., 1907-11-19

LAUNDRESS- TO Do AT HOME BY
good iaundress. or days work. 2419 st.
Evening star., 1907-11-19
FOR RENT-HALLS,

FOR RENTaTHE MOST BEAUT.. GLLY AP-
POINTED HALLS IN THE CITY TO ..ET FOR
ALL SoClAL PURPOSES: LARGE RANGE IN
BASEMENT CAN BE USED WHEN BAN
THE LEWIS BLDG 1902 14TH NV. PHONE
NORTH 5152 ocn3 n
Evening star., 1907-11-19

15-HORSE VERTICAL ENGINE. WITH RE
verse attachment cost $3.50 90: will sell for
$500. l.. ). TlNDALI. 73l 9th NV noi9-St
Evening star., 1907-11-19

DAYS WORK-PfAACE TO Do HALF-DAY'S s
cleaning laundry work at home; good refer
ences. 1850 22d ST. NV
Evening star., 1907-11-19

FOR SALE-GROCERY. ESTABLISHED 10
years, doing $50 daily; no opposition; dwelling
attached: rent only $50; price. ISL POO: this is
snap and represented. TAYLoRS FX-
CHANGE, 1893 st. MOLE st
Evening star., 1907-11-19

WANTED-HIGHEST CASH PRICES PAID FOR
CAST-OFF CLOTHES. LADIES' OR GENTLE
MEMS. ADDRESS POSTAL. l WILL CALL
PHONE NORTH 4630. R. SELINGER. 1902
TTH ST. NV. no17-6st
Evening star., 1907-11-19
FOR SALE-STORES,

adjoining 18th st. savings bank, on st. Just
east of 18th; rent, $40 each; excellent stand
for fruit, candy or cigar store; &c, 900 persons
transfer daily at this corner
WILLIGE, GIBBS & DANIEL, 603 & 605 18TH
Evening star., 1907-11-19

WANTED-PAKTNER, MALE OR FEMALE.
with $500 cash: salary Sl25 mo. secured hy
real estate. Address BUILDER. Box 50. SlaI
office noI4-3t.
Evening star., 1907-11-19

WANTED-A MAN To INVEST $3.50 FOR 50
days in my going business; will repay the
investor $3.50: You protected ut every
point Box go Star office nolo3t
Evening star., 1907-11-19

IF YOU WISH TO SELL YOUR BUSINESS, SEE
US If you doubt that the largest ad-
Vertlsers, consult The Star and Times. We
cater TO hrst-class places and clients. Results
are our achievement aud yours ESTABLISHED
1896 NEW YORK BUSINESS BROKERS.
GIL F 0t :
Evening star., 1907-11-19

HOUSEWORKFR PLACE AS GENERAL
houseworker in small family. 1124 North Cap
itol st. nolo-2tH
Evening star., 1907-11-19
WANTED-HELP.


WANTED-EXPERIENCE HANDS To ALTER
ladies and suits. Apply Alteration De
Parrment. WN. II. MckNEW co, 523 Pa. ave.
u0is-6t
Evening star., 1907-11-19

FOR SALE - BLACKSMITH AND WHEEL
wright shop- oil h st. NV noiS-3!s
Evening star., 1907-11-19

WANTED-HIGHEST CASH PRICES PAID FOR
discarded wearing apparel ladies' gents & chill
dren's shoes hats. Send postal: will call at once.
]. TARSHES, 1908 7th st NV. Phone North 400.
uOlg-tf
Evening star., 1907-11-19

1744 T ST. N.w.-FURNISHED, LARGE FItuNT
room; well heated, lighted and furnished; ex-
cfilleut location nol9-5ts
Evening star., 1907-11-19

adult child-Situation by young Swiss
good references Address 1920 st. NV.
Evening star., 1907-11-19

CIGAR AND POOL ROOM; PROMINENT ST;
NEW YORK BUSINESS BROKERS, Gil F.
Evening star., 1907-11-19

WILL SELL To QUICK PURCHASER -
shares American Teie-ra phone stock at 500
per share. Address Rox ii. star office noI9-S'
Evening star., 1907-11-19
MANIFESTATIONS.
PEMALE-DOMESTIC

FEMALE-DoMEsT1c
DAYS WORK SMALL WASHING TO TAKE
home or washing out, by respectable woman.
lt4S 7 ST. NV, nol9-2t
DAYS W0RK-PI4ACE TO Do HALF-DAY's
cleaning or laundry work at home; good refer
ences. 1850 22d st. NV
FIRST CLASS LAUNDRESS WANTS WASHING
to take home. Call 1643 4th ST NV.
GENERAL HOUSENORk IN FLAT-BY A COL
orcd girl. 1923 18th st. NV.
HOT SEKEEPER-W LADY OF QUIET,
refined habits. no incumbrance. wishes place as
honsekeeEer where other help is kept Address
WIDOW" Star office uo1s3t'
SEWORK-GENERAL, BY COLORED GIRL.
2zos sth ST. NV.
HOU SEWORKER-WA WANTED. PLACE Do LIGHT
hoIsework. 81 Pierce ST. NV.
HOU SEWORKER, GENERAL. OR CHAMBER.
msid best references Apply 30l0 Sherman
HOUSEW0RKFR = PLACE AS GENERAL
houseworker in small family. 1l24 North Cap
itol st. nolo-2t-
HOUsEWORK KER-WANTED. HOT USEWORK IN
private family. ". L. SHORT. 40s st. NV.
HOT WANTED. PLACE TO DO
general housework: small family. 1910 3oth
st. no1s-2t.
LADY's MAID OR NURSE FOR INVALID
adult or chid-Stuation by young Swiss WON
an: good references. Address 1920 G st. NV.
LACNDRESS WANTED. BY GOOD LAUN-
dress. washing to take home. Call 1889 10th
LAUNDRESS- WORK BY THE DAY OR AT
home references given; will call A. E
GRTMFS 92o Ist s.w.
AUNDREss-WAsHINC TO DO AT HOME, BY
good laundress. days work. 24l9 ! st.
LAUNDRESS - WASHING BY FIRST-CLASS
laundress days work of any kind 436 s
MISUNDERSTANDING AT HOME. CALL OR
address 45l st
LAUNDRESS-WASuING TO TAKE HOME.
13e rear L ST. NV.
WASHING WANTED, BY GOOD LAUN
dress. washing to do at home Call 1910 L
ST. NV. no19-2ts
Evening star., 1907-11-19

"ANTED-$2.0 900 FOR YEARS; WILL GIVE
ample ample hIst- mortgage security on improved
property at Forest Glen, Nd: title perfect ;
will pay reasonable cost and 81 semi annual in,
terest Address FINANCE Star ntfice nn1 S.2t .
Evening star., 1907-11-19

LAUNDRESS-WANTED. BY GOOD LAUN-
dress. washing to take home. Call 1888 10th
Evening star., 1907-11-19
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

One cent 4 word each time for Is words tim
Evening star., 1907-11-19

WE DO ALL KINDS OF PAINTING: EXTE-
rior and interior painting. gralning marble
zing and signmdking NATIONAL DECORAT.
ING Co. 7th anG NV; phone Main 65A2.
pol2-30t.S
Evening star., 1907-11-19
BILLIARD AND POOL SUPPLIES.

WE CARRY A FULL SUPPLY OF SECOND HAND
billiard and pool tables; also full line of sup
plies; expert repairing done; reasonable rates
Evening star., 1907-11-19

HOUSEWORK KER-WANTED. HOTSEWORK IN
private family. VI. L. SHORT. 40S O st. W.
HOT USEWORKER-WA PLACE TO Do
general homework. small family. 1910 3oth
ST
Evening star., 1907-11-19

8 TI1les.
WANTED TO BUY OLD FEATHER BEDS.
When selling why not drop postal to an old re-
liable firm? II. MARKS BOT 7th. opposite
Saks or phone Main 1908. no19-tf
Evening star., 1907-11-19

GROCERY AND MARKET STORE: ONE OF
the finest on lith street; clearing s400 month;
owing to sickness. will sell for 81. 150; worth
more. NEW YORK BUSINESS BROKERS,
oil +.
Evening star., 1907-11-19

HOU SEWORkER, GENERAL. OR CHAMBER
maid; best references. Apply 30l0 Sherman
Evening star., 1907-11-19
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WASHING WANTED, BY GOOD LATN-
dress. washing to do at home. Call 1910 L
ST. NV. no19-2ts
Evening star., 1907-11-19

WANTED-HIGHEST CASH PRICES PAID FOR
worn garments, ladies, gentemeHs. children S
shoes and hats. Address postal. I win call A
kEBESki. 1906 7th E.w Phone n 3260-M.
Evening star., 1907-11-19

LATrNDRESS - WASHING BY FIRST-CLASS
laundress or days work of any kind 436 NV
UNDERSTANDING AT HOME. CALL OR
sddress 15I
Evening star., 1907-11-19

FOR $ALE-GiIUS RIEEEE-TlRE TRlCN
cie used } times paid $40: sell for -. 2)l
O 81. ~
Evening star., 1907-11-19

443 7TH ST. S.W.-2 LARGE, BRIGHT, NEW
ly papered rooms. furnished; line.
%
Evening star., 1907-11-19

LAUNDRESS- WORK BY THE DAY OR AT
home; references given; will call. A. E.
| GRTMFS. 92o lst sw.
Evening star., 1907-11-19

HOUSEWoRKER WANTED. PLACE DO LIGHT
hnIlSework. 81 Pierce NV.
Evening star., 1907-11-19
FOR RENT-ROOMS.
|spa cant q ,rord for TX 1vords
FURNISHED.

316 N.W.-LARGE AND SMALL FURNISHED
rooms: day. week or month; heat; rates mod
crate uol9 St.
Evening star., 1907-11-19
FOR sALE-MIsCELLANEoUS.

FOR SALE-CARRIAGE ELEVATOR sur
able Ior l.r.eSr wagons ar .,tis,,Isn,llrS. nr.t
mas ans new. Will sell for hall Ht,c. GRAN
lAI. MAtkEN. 4lb 5tu =. u W Hnl0. .Jt"
Evening star., 1907-11-19
PROPOSALS.

Capitol Building and Grounds Washington D.
c., November Is, 19o7.-Proposals lin duplicate)
viii be received and publicly opened at the above
Der II, 1907, for furnishing and delivering only,
at the office building. L. S. Senate, Washington
ID. c., of the quantities of sheet copper called
for: $3.50 sheets. 24x96 inches, equivalent to
100, COO square feet of material. Bids must be
accompanied by certified check surety bond in
the sum of per cent of the amount of bid.
Contract will require approved surety bond in the
sum of 80 per cent of the amount of contract.
The right is re- eryed to reject any or all bids
or to waive any technical!ty informalty In
any bid. ELLIOTT WOODS. Superintendent u
). CAPITOL Building and Grounds. no19-2aW-6t
Evening star., 1907-11-19

WANTED-HIGHEST CASH PRICES PAID FOR
C4SI.OFF CLOTHES. LADIES OR GENTLE
MEMS. ADDRESS POSTAL. WILL CALL
Phone North 1855. W. RICE, 1882 7tb st. NV
nO1s-tf
Evening star., 1907-11-19

FINE KIMBALL UPRIGHT
Nearly new; bargain; cash or time. ...... 81 IS
Evening star., 1907-11-19

FINE OAK NV HOME SEWING MACHINE.
81. almost w dr0nhcsd $500. good drop
mead. 81 iacSC machines are guarantee I.
have all attachments Before making uur
chase investigate the Davis vert cdl feed Ia"
machine on which teach embroidery a. we'll
as 2iatn sew ing DAVIS AGENCY gl3 pth
ST. Phone ". 2iT}S nnlp-.ts
Evening star., 1907-11-19
ARGENTINE LEGATION
ARGENTINE REPIrRI II

ahGENllNE REPUBlIlC.
Municipality of the City of Buenos Aires
The municipality of Buenos Aires calls for
public bids for the construction. its own ac-
count, Of two OF the principal lines constituting
the proposed system of Metropolitan Subway
Electric Railways.
At the same time, and for the purpose of
facilitating the financial combinations of the in
terested companies, 1t calls for bids for the
lease of the exploitation of the two lines as soon
construction is completed
The bids shall be made in accordance with the
bases which. from this date, at the disposal
of the parties in interest at the Argentine Lega-
ton, Washington. D. G.. where they may also
examin some of the plans containing data that
may be useful in drafting the final plan for the
construction Of the railways which plan shall
accompany each bid.
The Spanish text of the bases of the bids Is
the official one. The translations into French
and English, accompanying the same, are only
for the purpose of more clearly understanding
them.
The bids for the construction and exploitation
shall be sent direct to the municipal intendente
of Buenos Aires. SO that be will receive them
before May 1908, which date they shall be
opened in the presence of such of the interested
parties may be present at that time.
WASHINGTON. D. c. Nov O. 1907 noa.ISf
Evening star., 1907-11-19

USEWORK-GENERAL, BY COLORED GIRL.
22!S ST
Evening star., 1907-11-19
FOR RENT-OFFICES.

FOR RENT-OFFICE ROOMS IN THE BOND
bldg, 18th st. and y. Y. ave. NV: best loca-
tion in city; freproof building heat. light and
Janitcr service furnished: day and evening ele-
vator service; location best in city for street
car lines. L. S. FRISTOE, 1913 G NV.
Evening star., 1907-11-19

i DUPONT CIRCLE-BEAUTIFULLY FUR
nshed rooms, en- suite, with bath. single
rooms: continental breakfast; references.
III
Evening star., 1907-11-19

DAYS WORK. SMALL WASHING TO TAKE
home or washing out, by respectable woman.
| 1i4S 7 ST. NV. nol9-2t
Evening star., 1907-11-19

12E L st
Evening star., 1907-11-19
LEAVE WANT ADS" AT
STAR BRANCH OFFICES.

II not convenient to call at The
Star Office, 1Ith street and Penn
5 lVan'a avenue, leave your adver-
t,semeuts at any Of the following
Branch Offices.
Evening star., 1907-11-19
WANTED-AGENTs.

N t--i'-h ti-NEt;AL AGENT FOR 4 NEW
E'-IaaI insurance" company. agency aIrrady
established tUr several Years; expcrience not
- ib"I sl essential Hs arcvinus success in
1..' -.-'. state WdS success wsS. Box as
-H.' nOlJ-3t
The Marshall republican., 1907-08-30
ASKS AN INVESTIGATION.
An Illinois Mayor Says Wstsrworks
Are WaatefuIIy Operated.

In asking the council Of Galesburg.
ILL.,. for an investigation Of the water
department Mayor SUBWAY of that
city brought u some rather startling
facts. He states that receipts from
rentals are Si.400 a month and that
$1,000 q month may fairly be allowed
for hydrants. yet the operating cx-
pcnscs are $4,000. which thus exceed
the income. although. according 70 tho
report. there Is no allowance for deprc-
citation or sinking fund and apparently
none for interest on the 100000 In
vestmcnt.
Even more remarkable IL the mayors
statement that thrce-quarters Of the
water pumped Is ~unaccounted for. To
quote:
From this condition OF Affairs II IL
manifest that the amount OF water re.
ported pumped Is grossly exaggerated.
OF the leakage u~naccounted for de-
mands prompt and careful investiga-
don"
To remedy these conditions the may
or makes several recommendations.
among which are the following:
"First.-I suggest that u careful u
vey OF the plant and report OF condl'
ton Of same, with suggestions for the
placing OF the plant on u paying aud
businessllke basis. be made.
"Second.-That the water rates be re
vised.
"Third.-That the free list OF water
takers be suspended"
But why should there be a free listf
Or Is that supposed 20 be a necessary
incident TO political management?
The Marshall republican., 1907-08-30
THESE CITIES AGAINST IT.
Municipal Ownership Turned Down In
Various Places.

The voters of Colorado City have re-
fused to sanction a bond issue for a
municipal lighting plant.
The proposition TO bond wllllsvlllc.
ILL.,. for an electric light plant was do
feated at a recent election.
The city council Of South sharon.
Pa. has decided not 20 issue bonds for
an electric light plant
Lake Forest. H.. voted down tie
proposition TO buy the works Of tho
Lake Forest Water company. The vote
stood 2g2 to Is.
The Plttsbrrg Gianl Headlight states
that nt u resent. election the propos
ton to bnn1 the city for the purchase
Of the wa,erworks was defeated by
$50 q 3O3.
Tue Waterloo UaD Reporter states
that Stra wberry Point. In that state.
after employing experts 10 investigate
the matter has decided against u mu-
nicipal light plant aud In favor VI 4
franchise.
The nnai abandonment Of municipal
ownership by Muncie. Ind. IL m as
surcd fact. The machinery Of the cleo
tric light plant. which broke down Q
year ago after being In operation four
teen years. has beef sold at n fraction
OF it, cost. The city had invested &c.
OOO In the plant.
Apparently the voters OF Bryan. o.
do not regard municipal ownership Is
90 much OF a success that they wait
more OF II. for they have defeated an
ordinance providing for u bond Issue
| Of $4,000 for the improvement ~ tie
lighting and water plants. This Illus
traies u OF the evil results of tie
system, for the money was needed 10
equip tile plants with new aud more
economical machinery.
Van W. Welsh. village clerk OF Rev
| erly. o., writes as follows In response
10 n request for the eason FOR Ito
| sale by that village of Its electric llglt
plant: win say the greatest reason
Tor selling the plant was that the VII.
lage could get no satisfactory service
from plant In the II IL was being
handled. The plant has been sold to
local parties with the hope OF getting
better service In the future"
Rutherford, y. j., has decided not To
20 Into the lighting business. This de-
clslon was reached at a public meeting
called by the mayor to net upon the re-
port OF a committee OF citizens which
had been for u year making a thorough
Investigation Of the subject. The re-
port was u~nfavorable TO the establish
ment VI either n gas or an electric light
plant and stated that u study OF thu
subject showed that there have been
more failures than successes" There
was no hostility 10 municipal owner
ship as II theory, but u grave doubt rs
TO It's practicability.
The Marshall republican., 1907-08-30

we rode TO our rooms in a re-
frigerator, and our rooms
were illustrated with electric
lights. There was no stove
10 the room, but one Of those
legislatures in the floor, and
the heat poured right up
through. I did not have any
appetite and could not get a
thing ! could realize. Hon.
estly when ] got home l was
almost an Individual.
The trueand unexaggerated
account of a fishing expedition
has at last got into print.
This is from the Nodaway
Forum: "The Grundy Plumb
ing company went on a fishing
excursion Saturday night and
made a wonderful catch. Mr..
'Grundy got a thorn in his
foot, Ike Woods a wet jacket,
Jesse Fisher got his auto
caught in a. blackberry patch,
and the balance of the com.
pany got mosquitoes and bad
colds. They feel much en-
couraged and are going to try
again when they think possib-
ly they may get a fish,"