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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-14
FOHN WESLEY GAINES
AS QUIET AS 4 LAMB;
ELECTTONEERLNG NOW

John Wesley Gaines. Representative
ir Congress from Tennessee, is cleo
pioneering.
Into the fight Democrats are waging
over who shall be chairman OF their
Congressional campaign committee. Mr..
Gaines has thrust his personality with
tremendous effect So earnest has he
become that the membership on both
sides OF the Chamber watch him fin awe
and with unspeakable admiration. Mr..
Gaines is securing pledges for the cleo
ton OF his friend.
With his new work. change IN HIS
methods has come. No longer does his
leonine locks overtop the clamor Of de-
bate. No more does he hing thunder
laden words against the passive and
unresisting ceiling. HIS oratory that
oft has championed the deeds Of "Old
Hickory Jackson is silenced. The
smiles and metaphors with which he
has lauded the fair womanhood Of the
South have ceased. No more does his
commanding figure shoot majestically
from its chair while his powerful throat
cries to the Speaker for order in the
House.
Resorts to Persuasion.
All this aggressiveness has been done
away with. Instead of challenging the
whole universe to bloody battle. he
wraps himself in a mantle Of persuasion.
His long, graceful fingers scatter suavity
wherever he goes. His voice is gentle
uess itself, and every gesture ne affects
IS swathed in humility. His arguments
are wrapped in softest cotton and the
statements that he makes are as tender
as a woman's love. He addresses in
dividuals, not the masses. In seclud-
ell corners OF the House, where even the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-14
aThe squaw Mans" Author.

Mrs. William Faversham, who made
into a novel for the Harpers Edwin
Milton Royle's play. The Squaw Man."
In which her husband has been starring
for the past two years. has just had
one-act play produced by Martin Har-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-14
Some Authors Who Lecture This Sea-
son.

son.
The names OF three authors Of rcpute
appear on the lecture platform lists for
the present season-damlin Garland,
Irving Bachelor, and Charles Battcll
LOOMS. Mr.. Garland speaks upon Ed
win Booth and Shakespeare, and In
second course gives readings from his
own works. Mr. Bachelor, who also
reads, this year adds an unpublished
story IN the life OK Eben Holden. one
WHICH has already appeared on the Har-
per holiday list as "Eben HOlden's Les
Day A-Fishing;" and Mr. Le"ulis. also
down for original reading, appears
Jointly with M Bachelor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-14
Al Author al Nineteen.


Mabel Wagnalls, author Of stars OF
the Opera" began the study OF music
when she was five years old. and made
her debut as a pianist in Berlin al
seventeen. She then returned to Amer
lea. vaguely suBpOsing that concert
managers would come out in a tug 20
meet her To her surprise and en-
nghtenment. IL was over a year before
she got "A chance 70 appear with Thee
Qore Thomas. During this interim Miss
WEBnalls came TO the conclusion that
the public was not pining for pfanists
50 she turned her efforts to story
writing. Her first book. ''Afiserere !"
was written and published before the
au-hor was nineteen. She Is not only
the daughter OF a publisher, but the
cousin Of a theatrical manager. In
coin Wagenhals, OF the Aston Theater,
New York All I need do" she laugh
lngly declares. Ito get a book published
or a play produced Is TO write Il good
enough Her latest book is q new
edition Of Stars Of the Opera" in
which her intimate personal acquaint-
ance with several noted singers Is de-
hchtfully revealed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-14

vey. The play. which is called "aThs
House OF Pierre written IN cOllabora-
ton with Kate Jordan. Is reported 10
have been enthusiastically received.
Mrs. Faversham has also recently com
pleted a four-act play, and Is planning
to write novel AS Miss Julie ODD.
she was well known in newspaper cir
cles before she went on the stage.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-01-10
NewDjVjSionBH|
Introduced by Jenkins, Provides For
 A Fifth Judge For Alaska.

Washington, Jan. 4-Congress- nan Jenkins, chairman of the committee on judiciary introduced bill yesterday creating a fourth judicial district in Alaska. The bill provides for cutting the pre- sent third district in two by & line running east and west through the center of the present division. The pill also provides for the appoint ment of a fifth judge who will serve in all of the districts subject to assignments given him by the
The Alaska prospector., 1907-01-10
Object to Naval Pageant

Boston, Jan. 5-Thc directors ni the Johnstown ter-centennial expo sition have filed 8 protest with tn. government against making the exposition a naval and military spectacle as has been planned by the government. They believ. that the effect will be harmful to the balance of the fair. The gov. ernment plans along this line have far exceeded anything figured on by the directors.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-01-10

The people of Fairbanks are enthusiastic over receiving express from Valdez before Christmas. The shipment of express which left here Dec. 13 reached the Tanana metropolis on the 23rd. This is the first time since the company has been in operation that it has been possible to get a shipment through before the first of January.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-01-10

S. Poot leaves on the Saratoga for the States. He will he gone two or three months and may visit Europe before returning. On ac- co,A of the heavy expense of building at this time of the year he will do nothing toward starting the hotel business before spring.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-01-10
More Judges for Alaska
sttorney-seneral.

More Judges for Alaska
 Washington, Jan. ESenator Piles has introduced bills provid- ing for two additional judges in the ninth district of the state of Wash ington, and an additional ap- praiser to be stationed on Puget Sound. He also introduced . bill amending the child labor law so az to prohibit the employment of children at all.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-01-10

the grips of the team were searched and stolen goods to the value of more than s1OO were found in them.
 Snow Stops Trains
 North Yakima, Ian. All of the Northern Pacific trains are stalled near here on account of an unusually heavy fall of snow. Two feet of snow fell last night and the storm is still continuing.
 Carnegie Donates.
 Washington, Jan. 5-Andrew Carnegie has presented the govern ncnt with three quarters of mil ion dollars for the purpo of erecting building to be used by he bureau of American republics
 New Alaskan Steamers
 Seattle, Jan. 5--The Ketchikan Steamship Co., has let contract 10 the Morans for the construction of l 15O foot boat, to be used on the Southeastern Alaska run. The Northwestern Steamship Co. has also let a contract for the construc- ion of a steamer to be used on the the Nome run.
 Washington, Jan. 5-The pres:- dent has offered the position of commissioner of the general land office to Phillip Stewart of Colo rado Springs. The office will be vacant March 4th, when Richards will resign.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-01-10
CHINESE BOYCOTT ON
laps Active in Promoting Hostility Against
 States

Shanghai, Jan. 4-On account oi the failure of the Congress of th' United States to modify the Chi nese exclusion act, a boycott + again spreading all over the coun- try, The Japanese, who hope to .upplant the Americans in the Chi nese trade. are aiding the move ment.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-01-10

A Nome paper claims that at the time of the San Francisco disaster the people of Seward pe- ninsula coDtribted more per capita than any other country in the world.
 The United States consumes over 40 per cent of the worlds production of tin without adding materially to the output. It is for this reason that new tin regions repoted within the boundaries of this country excite so much in- terest.
 The copper refining capacity of the United States has, during the present year, been increased at the rate of twenty million pounds per month. The present total refining capacity is computed at ninety four million pounds per month, and further increase is planned.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-01-10
Find Nee1y's Body

The Fairbanks Times of Dec. 8, contains an account of the finding of the body of . man on Caribou creek, . tributary of Kantishna, during the summer. From letters found on the body 1t is believed to have been the body of Thomas Neely. who was in the Copper river country for some time two years ago. The corpse was found in front of his camp, end from ap- pearances he was on the way to prospect hole when death overlook him. He is described as being about SIX feet in height, with light mustache and light hair, . little thin around the temples, and slightly stoop shouldered.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-01-10
Cold in Spokane.

Spokane, Jan. IA foot of snow fell here last night. The thermom- etor is registering 30 above, mak ing considerable suffering among the families who are without coal.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-01-10
Congress Convenes.

Seattle, Jan. 4-To get square for their overwhelming defeat by
 the Seattle high schools, the Chicago foot ball team tried to carry away large portion of the
 paraphernalia in the university gymnasium. As the Chicago team was getting aboard of the train to return east, the managers of the university team appeared at the depot and informed the Chicago manager that many things were missing from the gymnasium. All
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-11-08
The Polite Planter.

II was stopping with a Mississippi
planter for few days" said the colo
mel, land one afternoon | fell asleep
In hammock Oh the yeranda. had
slept for more than an hour when |
heard the step Of the planter, and Il
minute later he stood over me and
said:
"'Kurnel. would yo' oblige me by
waking up:'
Certainly | replied as | reused up.
and now would YOU oblige ME by
walking around to the rear of the
house?
He walked with me, and | noticed
that the sky was growing dark and
that there was peculiar looking cloud
IN the southwest. In the rear of the
house was what | took for au outdoor
cellar, but when we reached 1t the
planter pointed and said:
land now II yO' Will kindly enter
our cyclone proof cellar shall esteem
1t Il great favor
IL entered TO find all the family
there, and two minutes later Il cyclone
came whlrling along, uuroofed the
house and tore up several trees loo
years old | al~lys wondered why the
planter didn't yell at me and swear
but his way was the gentle and cour
teous way"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-11-08

electric light plant OF Linton. Ind. was
badly run down and was costing the
city from 500 to 500 q month owing
10 incompetent management X
ready ON a paying basis. hnd the nue.
service furnished by IL Is Ia marked
contrast To what was supplied "heh ="
was operated by the city. .
The municipal electric light plant OF
,;rayesend. y. Y. constructed nj cost
OF approximately sla0OOO' was never
nut into operation and was sold Tor
xat 100 after the annexation OF Graves
end 10 Brooklyn.
The electric light plant bought 10y the
CITY council Of 'Carrollton, Ga, WAS OPP
Grated only few months ON account
of the prOtests OF the citizens ana was
,urned over TO the former owners.
In 1901 the city Of Dunkirk, lnd''
purchased the electric light plant. as
sumIng the bonded indebtedness OF
so3 zoo. As II was not paying Its way
the city effected compromise win
the bondholders. TO whom the plan'
MAS turned over, Nht t'A. A7
cash payment OF $500. The mayor
writes that the sale was due To ''pol'u
cal changes In control"
A municipal electric light plant was
installed by Ellwood City, Pa. In 1901
at cost OF $4,000. BY 1904 1, had be
come inadequate to carry Its load, SC
the generating plant was shut down
and has stood idle ever since. power
being supplied by private company.
An electrical engineer who devoted
some weeks to rehabllitating II writes
that the municipal electric light plan
OF Montpelier. Ind, was complete
failure aud that 1t was turned over u
the present owners for dollar oil
condition that they would assume thu
outstanding bonds (S3S.0OO). The cit,
got nothing for the funds contributed
by the citizens to make repairs. An
other authority states that for thre'
months before the sale there had beel
no street lights available and for par
Of that period no incandescent lights.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-11-08


the insurance president He looked
over a few late entries In the com
pany's books and found that John
Smith was doing remarkable work for
them.
Now. extraordinary men are scarce
in all kinds Of business, so much so
that the insurance president soon went
down and personally interviewed his
agent. He found him quiet. self pos
seSsed man of good business capacity.
but not showing evidence OF anything
unusual. But the power was there
/ The president knew that from \the
business being done. and, besides.
there were rumors in the air Coming
from such sources. they stood for d
good deal What he did not know
was that these same mysterious ru-
morS were almost wholly responsible
for the eX.bank clerks sudden popu-
larity and patronage. Given clear
mind to grasp things. after all 1t Is
often opportunity that does all the rest
When the insurance president left John
Smith had been advanced to far
more responsible position, with cor
responding increase in salary After
that his rise was rapid.
Two years later the bank president
resigned, and the directors came to-
gether to elect his successor. Oddly
enough, their thoughts went almost
unanimously to their former clerk. His
honesty had been tried. and his bust
ness foresight was a matter OF COM
mon talk on the street. They offered
him the position. and he accepted
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-11-08

my suggestion about the ACCESSIBILITY
Of getting some cash ON the counter
You are very short. aud You ought TO
attend TO IL at once"
Two Of the directors drew their
checks on other hanks aud Seut them
out. although the signatures we've very
shaky. aud then. quite nj his ease. Mr.
Smith leaned up against the carved
mantelpiece. read the presidents noie
refusing his request for an increase
aud Went Oh:
when got this note IL set me to
thinking whether. as our relations
were a purely business affair."
couldn't do better than 20 on as had
been doing. Bhere was s2:h.WO u
convenient shape that ! could get IN!
hands on might have skipped Il
Canada with II. but ! don't Ike the
climate. | took the money away Will
me and concealed it"-pausinG for
moment aud smiling down In theil
eager iaces-"ln place known only Il
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-11-08
TESTING His Competency.

A husky Irishman strolled into the
civil service room where they hold
physical examinations for candidates
for the police force.
Get your clothes off, and be quick
about It," said the doctor.
The Irishnan undressed. The doctor
measured his chest and pounded his
back
Hop over this rod" was the next
command.
The man did his best. landing on his
back
Double up your knees, and touch
the floor with your hands"
He lost his balance and sprawled up
on the floor. He was indignant. but
silent.
"Now run around the room ten times
want to test your heart and wind"
I'm not" the candidate declared de.
family. I'm stay single"
Single" inquired the doctor, puz.
Zled
Single" repeated the lrishman, with
determination Sure an what's al
this funny business got to do wild u
marriage license. anyhow"
He had strayed into the wrong bu
reau.- Everybody's
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-11-08
MY CREED.

Whoever was begotten by pure love
And came desired and welcome into NE
Is Of immaculate conception.
He whose heart is full Of tenderness and
truth.
Who loves mankind more than he loves
himself
And cannot ind room In his heart for
hate. z
May be another Christ. We all may be
The saviors of the world II We believe
In the divinity which dwells In US
And worship It and nail our grosser
selves.
Our tempers. greeds and our unworthy
aims
Upon the cross. Who giveth love To all,
Pays kindness for unkindness. smiles for
frowns
And lends new courage TO each fainting
heart
And strengthens hope and scatters JOY
abroad,
He, too. Is a redeemer-son of God.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-11-08
Didn't Charge Them a Cent.

The ninth chapter of Matthew was
under consideration by class of boys,
the chapter being read verse by verse
and then questions asked by the teach
er on the passages read. The account
Of the raising of Jairus' daughter con-
,ludes the chapter, and the last verse
OF the narrative is as follows: And
he charged them straitly that no man
should know it and commanded that
something should be given her to eat"
The teacher asked In connection with
!hls verse, What did Christ COM
mand?" That something should be
given them to eat" was the immediate
reply. What did Christ charge them 2"
was the next question, when brilliant
youth exclaimed, "He didn't charge
them q cent"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-11-08
Awful Veracity.

Some Scotchmen were dining. and
after the toasts each contributed some.
thing to the entertainment DR.. Mae
Donald was pressed to sing, but pro-
tested that he could not. My voice is
altogether unmusical," he explained,
II never sing" The company thought
the doctor was modest and insisted.
Very we'll" he said at last Long be-
fore he had finished his audience was
uneasy. There was painful silence
as the doctor sat down, broken at
length by the voice OF Draw Scot at
the end of the table. Mon" he eX-
claimed. your singin's no up to much,
but your veracity's Just awfu'r'
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-11-08
EXPENSIVE EXPERIENCE.
Cities Get Rid Of Their Lighting Plants
at Loss to Save Themselves From
Greater Loss,

The mayor Of English Ind, writes
that the municipal electric light plant
was sold for SIS per cent Of its cost
because of the financial loss to the
city" AS 1t had been operated oaly
five years, this makes the depreciation
Is per cent year.
The municipal light and water plants
of England. Ark, have been leased to
q. W. Morris for six years. The rea
son assigned for this action Is gross
miSmanagement"
Although the qualified voters of Val
ley City. n. D., at an election called for
the purpose, voted by a majority Of
nearly three to one to sell the electric
light plant, the city council by vote
Of four to thee has decided not to sell.
but instead to spend $4,000 on new
machinery. Apparently the plant Is
too valuable political asset to be sur
rendered at the mere call of the tax
payers. twice repeated
The president of the village Of Mil
ford Center. o.. writes that the mu-
nicipal electric light and water plants
were sold for $5,335. The latest re.
port available gives the amount of
bonds outstanding as $4,000.
Prior to its lease ten months ago the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-11-08
As He Understood u.

Little Johnny was hustled on 10
church Sunday morning with the na-
monition that IL he could not reInem-
Der the text he couldn't go out that aft
ernoon. At the dinner table he WAS
asked the text of the sermon aud said:
Don't lie afraid; you'll get the
quilt"
The mother laughlngly replied. You
must be mistaken. Johnny" But he
was sure he was right During the
week the pastor called, when II was
learned that the text was, Fear not
the comforter will come" - Chicago
Tribune.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-11-08
Why the Plaster Didn't Stick.

For the first time in his life Daddy
O'Aligan felt very i'll. and the doctor
had sent porous plaster t0 ease the
pain In his back.
We'll, Daddy" said the doctor next
day, did the plaster do you any
good"
"OI can't say that 1t has helped me
much up to now, but you know Oi only
took it last night"
"Took 1t? What do you mean
"Mane: OF name that OF chewed
and chewed for half an hour on the
ould thing, and theIf OF had TO send it
down hull Seems to me If they'd bile
the plasters little more and not put
SO much pepper in they'd be easier to
chew up and wouldn't scorch body's
insoide So"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-11-08
Tho Butler Broke the News Gently.

On bis return from an extended trip
abroad an English squire was met Al
the steamship wharf by his old and
trusted butler Thinking 1t strange
hat the old man should haze come to
meet him, the squire asked If there
was bad news.
Yes, Sir" replied the butler; Every
bad news. The old maggie is dead,
sir"
what did the bird die OFF,
"Too much horsefesh. sir"
"roo much horseflesh, John! Where
did it get it,
THE carriage horses. sir"
What! Are they dead too"
"Yes sir. Died from overeXertion
drawing water the night of the fire"
what tire?'
"The mansion, sir"
you don't mean to say that the
mansion is burned, John?"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-11-08

Nominations. $4,000 more yet and
then. 10 their amazement. another hun
drcd $1,000 bills.
why. it, all here. You've brought
il all back"
81 never meant TO steal it," said Mr..
smith coallv. Il made you believe !
did merely To convince you that you
were conducting your hank on the
wrong principle In keeping man on
starvation salary with fortune WIN
In his grasp. | wanted 10 make You
understand that there Is something
more in the relations between q bank
and its trusted employees Than cola
business. / suppose you have no FUR
ther Use for me. | am ready 10 turn
over my books rs soou as you name
NV successor. lie will fnd them all
\ right. Good day"
lie walked back to his desk. Pretty
soon they called him In again. and tile
nresldpnt made little speech. He said
the lesson had been an unpleasant one,
Int they were disposed 10 take 1t IN
the spirit in which ii was given. Ter
hapS he WAS right
They had no desire To punish MIN
but-herc lac hesitated aud stammereo
a little-they were also unwilling-tha'
Is to say. they had nc desire-to Keep
fnaucicr of his capacity In the humble
Mace i'm which he had hitherto beer
employed. Therefore one of their mum
her Mr.. wilkins, who was the agent OF
an insurance company AT q salary ol
$1,000 a year. had decided 10 resigI
that position and would have MIR
| Smith appointed his successor.
They had thought to keep the whol'
matter Il profound secret. 1t was no
good thing for the public 10 know
that is. not good for the bank and III
officials nor perhaps for John Smith.
But there were too many IN the ring
and after the first dazed feeling o
CONSERVATION and resentment ha'
passed the humor of the situation
grew more apparent. Some OF the dl
rectors had intimate friends; some o
them even confided business matter
to their wives. Inc president nlInsei
under ban Of strict secrecy relate'
the story to fellow clubman who wa
president of another bank.
Rumors of it began TO float out I
the public-not the whole story. bu
enough of It TO intimate that man @
extraordinary business capacity ha
been employed in the bank. so extraol
binary that even the president ha
recognized it and helped him to n pos
ton Offering greater opportunities.
In time some of the rumors crosse
into another city and found the ear q
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-11-08
The Opinion of an Expert Poultry
Breeder

Poultry breeders who have gained
the reputation for the reliability OF
their stock either for exhibition or fol
general purposes are the ones whose
example is well worth following G. A
Browning of Apponaug, X. L., is such
a one, and what he says about Poultry
Food is therefore of especial interest
and value. Il have found Pages Per
fected Poultry Food to be first class
article. | feed it the year round. Chicks
need it when they are growing; pullets
need it when they are laying and later.
during the Noting period, it Is great
help"
ANY one sending his address on a
postal card to c. S. Page, Hyde Park,
VT, and mentioning this paper, will re.
ceive by mail, free, postpaid, a sample
package Of Pages Perfected Poultry
Food"