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The Washington times., 1907-12-19
GAS PRICE EyORBITANT.
DECLARES COMMITTEE

That the present price Of gas IS ex-
orbitant and that the Commissioners
should be given authority TO regulate
the pressure, quality. and flow OF gas is
the sense Of a set Of resolutions drafted
by a committee appointed at the Deem
Der meeting OF the Petworth Citizens
Association, copies Of which have been
sent 70 the Senate and House District
Committees. to the Commissioners, and
TO the press.
The resolutions are as follows:
Whereas the present price Of gas in
the District Of Columbia is considered
eXorbitant and yielding moro than a fair
dividend on tho capital invested; the
quality Of the gas inferior; the rate of
pressure such as to cause the meters to
register more than the amount of gas
consumed, and the system OF inspecting
meters inadequate and unfair; and
Whereas the efforts Of the Washington
Gas Light Company TO Increase its capt.
tahZauon, If accomplished, would fore
stall all efforts TO correct said evils
ara 70 have just valuation placed on
that commodity; therefore, be II
Resolved, That II is the sense OF the
PctwOrth Citizens Association that we
tndOrse the action Of the Com missioners
in endeavoring TO have Congress repeal
the clause Of the law under which the
Washington Gas Light Company seeks
to increase its capitalization; and be
1t further
Resolved. That the Commissioners
should be empowered to regulate the
pressure, flow, and quality of gas, and
that they should be given such other
powers Of supervision and regulation as
to the. gas consumers OF the District OF
Columbia.
The Washington times., 1907-12-19
N GUHBER ADDRESSES
SOLDIERS ALLIANCE.

The tWenty-ninth reunion, banquet,
and campfire Of the Union Soldiers Al
Eance, OF the District. was held last
night al the Ebbitt House. Lyman
+ W. Gushing, president Of the or
ganizati0n, presided as tOastmaster.
Senator NcCUmber Of North Dakota.
the first speaker. praised the veterans
for their herOism, patriotism, and self
sacrifice He took occasion TO score the
classes for their manner OF living. say
ing that the Overrica were a menace TO
the future welfare OF the nation He
expressed the opinion that paternalfsm
threatened the Government and that II
remsinei TO the middle classes 10 save
the country.
Gen. John c. Black took a different
view OF the situation George G. Ross
spoke 10 the toast Our Women" 4
toast 10 the President was drunk stand
ing
The Washington times., 1907-12-19
WOMAN CARRYING $4,000
ARRESTED AS A DRUNK

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-When Mrs
Rose Fuld. Of l56 Manhattan avenue.
was araigned in the West Side court.
last Tuesday, charged with intOxf-
cation, there We5 nothing TO dis
tinguish her from the usual intoxicated
and homeless woman, and she was sent
downstairs 70 the prison TO sober I'D.
Before she was put in a cell bankbooks
representing deposits of 5000 were found
on her, also a diamond brooch. a dia-
mond studded gold watch. a ring. and
other Jewelry to the value OF s.. 900.
When arraigned again yesterday her
husband. Morris FUld, a salesman. her
brother. William Il. Gold. a LAWYER. at
234 Broadway, and her mother and sis
ter were in court. with DR.. J. l. Law
renee, cf the Hall Brook Sanitariun1 at
Green farms, Conn, whittier she was
sent by Magistrate Wahle.
The Washington times., 1907-12-19
Bonnie Lassies Come
From Scotland Hills
Hunting for Husbands
One Announces Engagement to Washington Man
But Each of Three HurleyS Says He Is
Not the Prospective Bridegroom.

Marvellous braes may be bonnie,
but the Highland lassies APPEAR not 10
have Jared 50 we'll
At least one sunny checked lass from
fair Airdrie is passed Up by the Hurleys
Of Washington, and she finds herself IN
the predicament Of knowing she is en-
gagged 10 be married soon. but does not
know who the prospective husband is.
She says its a Hurley Of Washington.
The Hurleys OF Washington say she is
mistaken. they're not the men.
Thirty-seven OF Scotland's prettiest,
fetchiest. and most irresistible lasses.
led by Grand Marshal D. Cupid, heavily
armed with bows and darts. landed IN
New York yesterday on the anchor line
steamship California.
On Husband Hunt.
The altar OF Hymen IS their goal. and
they make no bones about Il Each
and every one Of these young women
Is engaged TO embark upon the high
seas Of matrimony with a stout hearted
soldier OF fortune WIZ came over the
Atlantic some yearS ago to build a
comfortable nest for her. The ages Of
the marrying platoon range from eigh-
teen % twenty-five years, and each has
saved enough coin OF the realm 70 keep
their heads a good little distance above
water for some time. II everything goes
right-and THAI can 8fe,y be left 10
his nibs. Sly Dan-there viii be some
seventy-two happy folk on New Year
Day.
Just where the thirty-seveLth young
lady, Miss Jessie Carr. Of Alrdrie, viii
The Washington times., 1907-12-19
OVER THE HILLS AND FAR AWAY

On, who would gravely set his face
To go to this or t'other place?
There's nothing under HeaS'n so blue
That's fairly worth the travelling TO.
On every hand the roads begin,
And people walk with zeal therein;
But wheresoe'er the highways tend.
Be sure there's nothing at The end
Then follow you, wherever HE
The travelling mountains OF the sky.
Or let the streams in civil mode
Direct your choice upon a road:
For one and all, or high or low
VIII lead you where you wish to 20.
And one and all go night and day
Over the hills and far away!
Robert Louis Stevenson
The Washington times., 1907-12-19
The Whittier Centennial.

Fully as many places as claimed
the distinction of being the birth
place of Homer for various good
and sufficient reasons celebrated last
Tuesday the centenary of Whit
tiers birth. Among them are Hav-
erhill, from one of whose rocky
farms those large and fearless eyes
caught their first glimpse of a
troubled world; Newburyport,
Amesbury, Danvers, and Center
Harbor, in each Of which places the
poet lived for time; Boston, with
whose literary and political leaders
he was associated from his boy
hood almost until his death, and
Hampton Falls, \. H., where, on
September 7, 1892, the great demo-
cratic spirit took its last breath.
1t was William Lloyd Garrison,
then editor of the Newburyport
Free Press, who opened the gates Of
the literary world TO the young
farmer by printing The Exile's
Departure" \ few weeks later the
boy ventured to send a poem called
''The Deity to the Free Press
Office, and this time the editor
wrote an introduction, saying: THE
author of the following graphic
sketch, which would do credit to
ripper years, is a youth Of only six
teen. His poetry bears the stamp
OF true poetic genius, which, if care
fully cultivated, viii RANK him
among the bards of his country"
Whittier was fortunate to make the
acquaintance at that time of so dis
corning and progressive an editor as
Garrison.
If Whittier had cared for money
or society he could have had his
own way in Boston; but he pre-
ferred the simple life 10 be found
out of town. What he might have
regarded as a state Of wealth did
not overtake him until his sixtieth
year. when he received $4,000 for
the first edition Of 'SnnwbOund; "
and it was ten years later before
| he yielded 10 the wish Of BOstonians
to do him honor. Thirty years ago
last Tuesday he went TO Boston 10
be the guest of honor at a dinner
given by the publishers of the At
lantic Monthly; but we are told he
came reluctantly.
Here was n man born and reared
in hard circumstances who made
slippers at a profit of S cents a pair
! while he enjoyed his brief term at
Haverhiu Acadmey; who had little
liking for social OF academic pur-
suits; who spent most Of his time
away from the so-caued literary
centers, and yet who lived to enjoy
such fame as has come TO not more
than a dozen other New Englanders.
| The secret of his rare success Is not
hard to find. He was the poet and
evangel of n great liberal era II
was his principles as much as his
verses that made Whittier famous
and influential.
The Washington times., 1907-12-19
Overalls Dandy Garb;
Skirts Unmanageab1e,
Says Fair Field Hand

LYNN, Mass, Dec. 19.-Are overalIs
better for wOman's health than the
ordinary feminine apparel2
Mrs. Ida NJ. Cook. of this city has
tried both by putting on overalls and
Jumpers and going 10 work in the fields.
She says:
When l went into the fields to work
7 found skirts unmaraEeable and con
stanuy in the way, they became torn
and tSttered and I simply could not
keep even a 5eTnblance Of cleanliness. so
1 put on the overalls and jumper
The Washington times., 1907-12-19
Musical Play at Maiestic-

Howard Halls new musical plav The
Boy with the Doodle" with It's con-
sistent plot tunefuI musical numbers,
and catchy songs hits. viii be the
Christmas attrac on al the Majestic
next week begin- ing with the usual
Monday matiTee- The scenic effects are
said 10 be wonder. gully realistic, espec-
Tally the repro 5uctIon Of the mirage as
seen on the Western plains.
The Washington times., 1907-12-19
FAVERSHAM AT NATIONAL
IN RoYLE'S "SQUAw NAM

In The Squaw Man." IN which VIII
liam Faversham viii be seen again at
tho New National next Teel1. the au-
thor, Edwin Milton Royle. has written
drama In which there IS much stir
ring incident and has admirably min
gled the tragic and the lighter shades
Of life Iiebler x Co. presented Mr.
Faversham in this play an entire sea-
son at Wallack's Thcater, New York,
The Washington times., 1907-12-19
Edna, the Pretty Typewriter.s

OF the plays that A. H Woods has
produced this season. none Of them Of
fers such variety OF thrills and ef-
fects as Edna, the Pretty Typewriter 90
which will be the next attraction at the
New Academy. The scenic investure
in itself.
In addition 20 the usual Tuesday.
Thursday. and Saturday matinees. there
viii be an extra Christmas matinee on
Wednesday
The Washington times., 1907-12-19
Reeves, Beauty Show At Gavstv.

The attraction at the Gayety next
week will be Al Reeves Big Beauty
Show" This IS the fourteenth annual
tour OF the "BeaUty Show High-cIass
vaudeville acts. clever comedians. beau
utUl women. elaborate scenery. EUr-
geous costumes. and a marvellous dis
play OF electrical effects are promised
The Washington times., 1907-12-19
SUCKS CHILDREN'S BREATH;
CAT KILLS TWO; THREE ILL

GLADSTONE. Mich, Dec. I9.-Two of
the children Of Clarence Stearns, a far
mer living near this village, are dying.
and three others are seriously i'll from
n cat having sucked their breaths, as
they lay asleep last night,
The Washington times., 1907-12-19
Empire Bu1Iesquers" at Lyceum.

The speciality portion Of the Empire
Burlecquers- program for next week
at the Lyceum includes Roger Imhof
and suzanne Corinne, Irish comedy
sketch: MautambO and HurIfans. q SEN
sutional acrobattc act: George Klein. a
clever d9ncing comedian; Emma West
on, cOntraltO vocalist, and the pony
ballet
The Washington times., 1907-12-19

and II scored a remarkable triumph
both for the actor and the playwright
The story told by the play IS full OF
thrCbbing interest
The management Of the New National
announces a special holiday perform
anCe Christmas afternoon
The Washington times., 1907-12-19

A want ad. in the Arizona Republican
calls for IAN all round boarding house
man" There are several thousand men
in Washington who could meet that re-
quirement.
The Washington times., 1907-12-19

There doesn't seem to DO any strenu-
Gus protest against putting a Sunday Id
on washington That's probably be-
cause a Ia VIII make no perceptble
difference in the day.
The Washington times., 1907-12-19
W. 4. HINRICHsEN DEAD

ALEXANDER. H.. Dec. I9.-Former
Representative W H. Hinrichsen. who
was once State treasurer Of Illinois.
died at hiS home here
The Washington times., 1907-12-19

Hagerstown husbands so to jail when
--ieir wives become too strenuous for
them, but the system IS not yet perfect.
The wives are permitted TO bail them
out
The Washington times., 1907-12-19
REPUBLICANS MEET
IN NEW YORK TODAY
Leaders Interested in Action
Relating TO Hughes
Endorsement.
Resolution May Be Post
pOned, Think Some
Supporters.

The political eye OF washington is
fixed on the needing Of the New York
county committee today, which Is re-
garded as almost certain to develop
something highly significant Of the dis
position Of the Administration toward
Governor Hughes 1t has been reported
that the Hughes people are determined
to pass a resolution indOrsing Hughes
for President. and every effort has been
made 10 learn the attitude OF Chairman
Herbert Parsons, representative OF the
Administration. and himself supposed TO
be Taft man.
The expectation Of an important IN
covering OF plans may not be realized
at this time, for it is quite possible
that al parties may agree on a post
pOnement OF action concerning the
Presidential situation. Postponement
will mean that something very much
like negotiations are on foot between
the Hughes and tho National Admins
tradoE people, looking to an understand
ing under which at least II may be pos
sible TO promOIs harmony among all the
people who are interested in progressive
policies.
The Washington times., 1907-12-19

There are going TO be some interesting
folks at tho Washington playhOuses
next week-"NIiss Hook Of Holland"
The Squaw Man" Edna the Pretty
Typewriter ana The Boy with the
Doodle" According 70 all the rules Of
modern romance the latter two ought 10
elope.
The Washington times., 1907-12-19

What attracts the women will DO
sure 10 attract the men, says a theat-i-
cal publication. Not always. Take the
churches, for instance, and department
store bargain da-s.
The Washington times., 1907-12-19

Builders OF apartment houses have
now hit upon a scheme by which beds
are folded up into the wall and take
up no room save when in use. So far
so good. Now let them hit upon a
continuance by means OF which whole
rooms can be folded up and put out
Of the way when necessary.
The Washington times., 1907-12-19

good many people are being robbed
when they arc being 1ustled on a street
car, but Il wouldn't do 10 yell for the
police every time you arc jo6tled on
a Bureau car.
The Washington times., 1907-12-19

The man VINO gives his wife a purse
as a Christmas present is a twin broth
er OF the man who is always getting
caught in his own burglar trap.
The Washington times., 1907-12-19

What wa~hingtOn's Sunday needs IS
not ia bit a COIN, says the Atlanta
Georgian. Such slUrs call for but silent
cnntennnt.
The Washington times., 1907-12-19

come in is not known AT this writing
These young ladies had a Jolly time
crossing the ocean, the whole big ship
was theirs and they were the life OF
the trip. Each one told the name of her
prospective hubby, and whore ne re-
sided
Miss Edith Drubbs. Of Marlborough.
will marry James Stuart, of Joliet, III. ;
Miss Ellen Lindsay, Of Glasgow. who
IS going clear across the continent TO
marry William Mcintosh in San Fran
cisco; Miss Alice J. Mcneil, Of Roth
k'rleau- who is 70 wed David Thomson.
OF Chicago. and her sister, Miss Kate
Mcneil, who is TO become Mrs. Given,
Of Pittsburg.
Coming to Washington.
Miss Carr announced that she was
coming 70 Washington TO wed William
Hurley, but William HurIey-at least
three OF them-says may, nay for
Willie"
William Hurley. employed az the post
office, said washington Is not Utah.
I have a wife already. There's got %
be another Bill Hurley in town or I'll
have 10 vamoOse."
Another William Hurley declared can
honest man marries early; a wise man,
never. Look me over. Amt I there
with the wisdom teeth2 Single blessed
ness for mine"
Still another William Hurley was seen.
He was all spruced UP IN a white vest.
lavender trousers, and wore a bouton-
Micro OF generous proportions. He
sheepishly admitted that he had sue
cumbed 70 the Vaccinations OF Sly
Dan, but added. I'm going 20 be mar
red. but didn't have TO 90 all the
way 70 Scotland 70 ind someone 10
take me-"
But Miss Carr says she IS engaged 70
William Hurley, Of Washington.
The Washington times., 1907-12-19

Strawberries Rrs already W the mar
ket. but - will te some time before they
can dispIace the more plebeian buck
wheat cakes and sausage IN the morn
ing menu for the nan who has TO work
for his'n
The Washington times., 1907-12-19

O, wad some power the giftle gle Us
10 see what gifts ithers win gle us,
The Washington times., 1907-12-19

It IS remarkable how probationary
some OF the statesmen are when q comes
20 legislating for little old Washington.
T. seems that prohibition, unlike charity.
doesn't begin at home.
The Washington times., 1907-12-19

Double You Jay Bryan is already
making concessions. He now says he
viii ask for but one term.
It IS clearly the duty Of Representa-
tive SABBATH q introduce q Sunday clos
Ing bill He can, undoubtedly, count
upon the support Of Representative
Pray, " not Of Representative Law.
Cooking IS a science. declares the Bal
tmore Sun. A Maryland paper ought
TO know better. It's an instinct.
The Washington times., 1907-12-19

It IS sad 20 contemplate what Will
happen TO Mr.. Hobson II we do not have
war with Japan. But Il IS still sadder
TO contemplate what VIII happen 10 Us
II we do have the war and Japan
catches US in an unpreparcd state
The Washington times., 1907-12-19

Some nations seem 10 look upon the
Battle-Ground feet as a sort OF chip on
the shoulder Of Uncle Sam. So far, all
Of them have manifested enough self
control 10 refrain from knocking 1t of.
The Washington times., 1907-12-19
Could Pass Resolution.

There Is no doubt that the committee
wound pass a Hughes resolution II IL
we're presented It Is simply a question
OF whether a resolution passed In ne
face Of opposition OF a respectable min
GRITTY would be worth while 70 the
Hughes people. There are two or three
plans which have been considered. look
ing 10 handling this meeting. One IS
TO allow the Hughes resolution TO be
offered. and then 10 have some Taft
member OF the committee offer as an
amendment a Taft resolution This
amendment would, OF course, be voted
down. That is recognized. but Il has
been calculated that 81 the TAFT amend
ment secured a good showing OF support
1t would break the force OF the Hughes
Endorsement.
Another suggestion that has been con-
sicered IS 70 have the Hughes resolution
amended by adding a declaration for
leTt Tor second choice. This would -
highly satisfactory TO Taft people at
this time. and would assure probably
no opposition to the resolution Finally.
the Idea Of square-toed fight against
any commitment at this time has been
cchslGtred by Chairman Parsons, with
the Idea that even II defeated he would
De able 20 destroy the force Of the
Hughes Endorsement.
In all probability. from present in
ulcauOnS, TO one Of these plans Will be
adopted. The most that Is likely 70 be
undertaken by the anti-Hughes forces
Is 70 secure pOstponement Of action for
a fortnight or more, while the situation
can be more accurately considered
Especially has there been a wish not 20
nave this action taken I'm New York
until Secretary Taft shall have returned
The Washington times., 1907-12-19

Representative Sims bill would GER
tainly boom the drug and prescrIp-
ton business.
The Washington times., 1907-12-19

Some way these Representatives from
the Southern prohibition States. who
are urging prohibition for Washington,
recall the story Of the fox that lost
his tail IN a trap. Misery loves com
Danv
The Washington times., 1907-12-19
Work for Harmony.

The whole scheme OF the Administra-
ton forces now seems 70 be 20 promote
harmony among the pTogressives. The
Administration Is likely TO disappoint
people who hope Il will be found lining
UP its following in New York against
Hughes More likely. the Admlnlstra-
ton would give a free hand 70 the
Hughes people IN New York, and let
Hughes have any tndorsement his
friends wished, provided only that BY
This course could add 20 the strength
OF tho progressive element IN the next
national convention
The Hughes people. II is thought. may
consent 10 pOstponement Of action at
this time, on the ground that II Is good
politics for all concerned. How many
votes could be mustered for an anti
Hughes program Is matter OF conjec-
ture. Il said that Chairman Parsons
believes he could get together 80 to 30
per cent OF the committee. and by doing
so utterly destroy the force Of an In
dOrsement Of Hughes. The Hughes
people, on the other hand. do not credit
Parsons with anything Ike such
strength in the committee. But on both
sides, as viewed from Washington. there
IS Increasing disposition 70 precipItate no
rupture. Both sides have the olive
branch IN hand, but they are holding II
behind their backs, not willing 70 appear
E0sty about seeking peace.
The Washington times., 1907-12-19

The watched pot never boiIs A gas
meter IS different
The Washington times., 1907-12-19

Give US this day our daily bread
must be Tom WatsOu's favOrite prayer.
The Washington times., 1907-12-19

The winners IN the six-Iay bicycle
race are now filling theatre engage
uents. Strange how histr.onlc ability
* developed these da -.
The Washington times., 1907-12-19

A young woman IN Indiana has devel-
Oped an appetite for straw and cotton.
What a thriller she would be on the
stage
The Washington times., 1907-12-19

John Wesley Gaines proposes 10 limit
a Congressman's activities to Congress.
Pretty soon IL won't be worth a practical
mans while 20 be a member Of Congress.
The Washington times., 1907-12-19

Chicago has a man who deserted his
wife because she kissed him too much.
Some men don't know a good thing
when they have it.
The Washington times., 1907-12-19

OF course II was a New Jersey lad
who testified IN court the other day he
had never hear Of God or the Bible.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1907-01-17
MADE PERILOUS TRIP
ACROSS COLUMBIA

In order to bring an injured man tG
the hospital, j. Heinie, paymaster fol
Caughren & Wuldsen, contractors M
the north bank railroad, accompanied
by a laborer, made a perilous trip
across the Columbia river Sunday in
small boat
The Injured man is T. j.. McCor-
mick. foreman of a tunnel gang oper-
ating opposite Memaloose island. and
had the fingers of one hand and a
part OF his face blown away while set
ting cap to explode charge of dy-
namite
No boats have been able to reach
the Waslingt on shore because of the
ice jam which extends hundred feet
from shore. 1t was a perious at
tempt, but Heinie and his companion
got boat ready and with the injured
man wrapped in blankets in tho bot
tom of the skiii the start for the Ore
gon shore was made.
Big cakes of ice threatened to cave
In the side of the coat but the party
finally reached the shore at Mosier
where they found that Mccormick
had tainted. The boat hal grounded
in shallow water and the men had to
carry Mccormick to shore where with
the aid of stimulants he was revived
but he had walked but short dis
tance when he again became uneons-
cions and had to be carried to the
railroad station almost a mile away
by the two men in the bitter cold.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1907-01-17
WHITE SALMON.
Frnm ANA lfntnrnrlse.


Capt II G. Cook is quite seriously
ill nc his home in Cook addition.
He 's afflicted with cold aud lung
trouble, He was sighly better ut last
report. His msny friends hope for his
speedy recovery.
The members of the Odd Fellows
lodge who gave the dance ON New
Years eve cleared Sil instead of S25 as
reported Ia our issue OF last week.
This money will be used in purchas
Ing furniture for The new hall.
Mr.. Reynolds has opened store in
the builing formerly oeeupe by by G..
A, Thomas, at Bingen, and will con
duct a general merchandise business.
He opened up last Saturday with a
large stock ol we'll selected goods.
Bowman and Rosegrant we're out
rustliug advertisements for the big
drop curtain at. the opera house Mon
day. The job was finished by noon
and they had secured $3.50 werth OF
ads, all but two f which were secured
from the business men of White Sal
mon. Tint was pretty good work and
shows that our business men know a
good thing when they sec it.
VIM, a. Biesanz had the misfortune
to get burned out at his home in lrri.
gon, Oregon, on Now Years day. los.
ing his pool room and contents. The