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The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
MEXICAN WAR VETERAN DIES
Capt. Chambers, of HarperS Ferry,
Eighty Years old.

/ Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Harpers Ferry, W Va Feb 3-Capt.
/ George w. Chambers. eighty, died at his
home in Bolivar this afternoon. Heart
trouble caused his death.
He was son Of James Chambers and
was born in New Market. Md. and was
descended from Gen. Benjamin Chambers.
Revolutionary soldier lie graduated
from Marshall College. Pa, and served
IN the First Virginia regiment as second
lieutenant. Company II, in the war with
Mexico. After that war be came 10 Har-
pers Ferry. and published the Harpers
Ferry Journal. and later edited the Val
ley Democrat in New Market. Md He
recruited Company * Harpers Ferry and
vicinity for the Stonewall brigade Sec
ond Virginia Regiment, which fought in
thirteen battles i'm the Civil War
His wife was a daughter of George W
Cutshaw. and sister Of Col Mnfred F.
Cutshaw. deceased, city engineer Of rich-
mOud. Va.
lie is survived by a wife and four chill
dren three daughters and one son, and
sister, Mrs. MoIlie Chambers, Of Boons-
boTo, Nd.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
MAYFLOWERS CREW HOSTS.
Dance Given at Navy Yard Hall.
Officers and Officials Attend.

The crew Of the Presidents yacht.
"Mayfiower," and their invited guests
made merry at the ball given at the
Navy Yard Han last evening.
The large hail was resplendent with
American colors and flags OF all ma
tons At one end Of the room was hung
the Presidents flag. around which was
grouped a number OF Union Jacks"
Preceding the dance, a concert was
given by the Mayhower's band. The
dance music was furnished by Pistorio's
Orchestra, and incidental selections were
alternately played By the Jackies' band
Vocal selections were sung by the Metro
politan Quartet while the dancing was
in progress.
Many officers Of the vessels now at the
yard and some of the navy yard officials
we're present
Those who had charge Of the ball were
as follows: J. fP. Lasgas. H. II. Hines.
S. Tatro, J. J. Waters. and W. l. Ste
phensUn.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
ECZEMA INSTANTLY RELIEVED.

Instant relief for that awful itch
ne it'h gone The moment the soothing
1 liquid Is applied TO the skin!
That Is what oil OF wintergreen. mixed
with thymOl glycerine and other mild in
gradients, will do for any skin sufferer
Try free sample OF this oil as com
pounded in ID. ID. D. Prescription.
We urge it and recommend II o,d
surely would not recommend il and OFFER
it to our regular patrons If We did MOI
know what d. D. d. Prescription will
do for skin sufferers
Call at our store for a pamphlet or
write direct 10 the d y d co 10
Michigan St, Dept 5 Chicago. for a free
sample Of the wonderful soothing LIQUID
inclosing only Zoe 10 pay for postage and
packing Now don't fail TO try this won
dcTful, soothing, refreshing liquid.
For sale and recommended in Washing
Aon by II. Eysns, ga I street northwest.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
.HOME-LIKE COMFORTS
Hotel ST. Regis, New York, Offers
Unusual Attractions.
A NEW PHASE IN LIVING

"Gcd's blessing upon the man who pro-
vides YOU with the comforts Of home
when away from home.' was the excla-
nation Of a well-knoEn parsonage whose
business compelled him to be much away
from his own hreside When or where
this man found entertainment 80 enjoy
able as TO cali forth this benedicuon IS
not recorded, but such an expression
might naturally fall from the lips Of any
one Of the many thousands who have had
the good fortune 70 share the bounteous
and eomfort-giying hospitality Of New
York's leading hotel the St. Regis, at
Fifth avenue and Fifty-hfth street
Home comforts reach their climax in
this hotel Whether your tastes be mod
crate or extreme, the ST. Regis by rea-
son Of it's perfect construction. its match
less equipment, and its excellent manage
ment. Is prepared TO satisfy and please
TO the utmost A vast expenditure Of
money, combined with rare foresight and
good judgment have produced "a verita-
bic marvel in the St Regis Hotel. Every
requisite for personal comfort and rest
ful enjoyment is at hand.
Expensive do you ask Such a false
report once gained circulation Where
the idea originated is a mystery. but it
must have been IN the mind Of some
one who knew nothing about the St
Regis by actual experience. Compare
lively speaking. the cost If living at ths
St Regis is most moderate. as all who
have experienced the pleasures there Of
fared VIII bear witness. A single room.
beautifully furnished. may be had for
81 a day; or the same, with private bath.
for s. "a day; or a parior. bedroom. and
bath FOR Sl2 and upward. Furthermore,
the restaurant charges are no higher than
in other hrst-class hotels.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
FLAG BEING DIsGRACED.
Missionary DepIores Conditions OF
Morals in Philippine Islands.

Milwaukee, Feb. 3.-The odd corners
and strange ways Of the Philippines and
some OF the difficulties encountered by
the men who are working among the
natives Of our island possessions. were
among the things dweIt on by Rev f.
II Brown, who has been engaged in
mission work In the Philippine Islands
for some years. his salary and the cost
81 the missions being borne by the Mil
waukee Presbyterian Churches
Among the things 10 which I call your
particular attention. he said, are the
acts and the life OF the American sol
der. There are good soldiers. Of course.
men Of excellent character and good
morals, but as a general thing the Ameri-
can soldier is disgraCing his country and
his flag"
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04

The Washington Gaslight Company sub
Ehtted It's report 10 Congress yesterday
covering the operations Of the corpora
tion for the calendar year OF 1897.
Stating taat the cost of the properly
o. he company In actual use for the pro-
dUction and distribution OF gas. to De
cember g. 1907 is at present the subject
ot Judicial inquiry. only a report of tic
operations Of the works. with the revr-
nue. and cost thereof. is included IN the
report \ supplemental report By the
company is promised as soon as the in
cairy befcT. the court is completed
The supplemental report il is stated,
will contain the value of the property Of
the corporation, including stock, assets.
Indebtedness, and other items gernane
TO a ful financial statement. The r.
port is signed by John r. Mclean. presi-
dent II the company, ana is attested by
William G., Mattingly notary public.
Has Income of 1857 800.
The company reports receipts Of H.G7.-
969.25 from the sale Of gas. The receipts
from by-products are summed up as fol-
lows: From coke, si6 497. 3. from tar.
I2.71iSl and from amm0nlacal liquor. T.
55Sm The total amount received. includ-
ing S2o2.04j for good accounts for sales. %
is given as SI.e50,G5555.
The expenses Of operation. &c. are
placed at &.19l9Sgg3 The net earnings
are placed at S755,57662 the income from
other sources. not heretofore given, at
N6-549) The expenses Of operation are
placed at S0L935sJ, and net income is
given at SS3l,gS292.
one of the striking features of the
le.ort is a complete list Of the stock
holders Of record on January Is. 1905.
The number Of stockholders is 1857. the
great majority of whom are Washing
tonians. The stock is widely distributed.
the largest shareholder having 5000 The
officers and directors Of the company are
among the small shareholders Of record.
much Of the stock being In the hands of
wealthy persons. or represented in the
investments OF estates. More than $50
persons possess less than 100 shares Of the
stock Many Of them have but few
shares. representing the investment Of
moderate savings.
The Report i'm Detail.
Amount Of pAdup capital stoes........ coo 900 %
Amount ard character OF the indebted
ness Of tie company, $4,000 shares oi
capital stock q. - rer share. face
value 26l0 O0l %
Dividend certificates Cf indebtedness so 600 %
Improvement 59S 100 %
Rate Ter aunUm on funded debt per
cent ard G per cent. averaging 5G1J per
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
Church Troubles in Court.

The existing troubles in the consrega-
ton of Mount JezreI Baptist Church. col
ored. viii be aired in the Corporation
Court tomorrow morning, when the in
junction proceedings instituted over a
week ago by a majority Of the trustees
TO restrain Rev. Alexander Willbanks.
former pastor, from holding further serv-
ices I'm the edlfce will be heard
The church. Il is said, is divided into
TWO factions. The side favoring the
preacher is headed by j. A Wilson. The
trustees VIII be represented by Attorney
r. d. Brumback while Wilson and his
followers have retained the services OF
Attorney Robinson Moncure 20 look after
their interests
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04

and safe and harmless In all its prom
critics, It will not iniure the digestive or
gans as so many drugs and medicines do.
RengO viii positively reduce surplus fat
rapidly, and DO so without harm To the
subject II is very p8latable and pleasant
10 eat Ii is perp9red in a highly concen-
trated form and Is convenient 20 carry IN
the pocket 50 one can have II with him
az oil Times
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
DISTRIBUTION OF SHARES

Six persons hold between 800 and 100
shares
one person holds sl3 shares
Three persons hold betcven 700 and 500
shares.
-Four persons hold between co and iGo
shergs.
Sixteen parsons hold between 90 ard eco
shares.
Twelve persons hold between 400 and 800
shares.
Eighty-one persons hold between 800 and
so shares
One hundred and fftv-eight persons hold
between lel and 20 shares
Eight hundred and sixteen persons hold
100 shares or lyss
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
HALE CASE CONTINUED.
Absence of Important WitneSsS
Cause Delay in Murder Trial.

Cause Delay in Murder Trial.
Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Bristol. Va. Feb. 3-The case Of Roy
Hale. charged with the murder Of Irby
Davis. the latter a brother Of Lille Davis.
for whose murder Ack Hale will be tried
at Blountville next month. was called
in the Circuit Court at Jonesboro to-day,
but continued until Tuesday, pending the
arrival of important witnesses from
Knoxville and Atlanta
Both sides are ready for trial. and
it is expected that the case wifi be heard
this week.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04

Rengo requires no ex-
hauSJing exercises or
starvation dieting to helm
II out, as 50 many of the
so-called fat remedies
do. You can go right
ahead and attend to your
regular daily duties. IL
compels troper assiInila-
ton OF the food and
sends the food nutriment
into the muscles. bones
and nerves and builds
them up instead Of pill
ing II up in the form Of
excess fat
There is nothing lust
as good as Rengo. For
s3le by all druggists at
81 90 UQr fuil-sized bo,-
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04

sor by mail. prepaid, BY The Rengo Co.
BOD Rengo Bldg, Detroit. Mich. The com
lany will giady send YOU trial package
Tree by mail. III you write them direct 10
Detroit, no free packages at drug stores.
For sale and recommended in Washing
ton by IT. Evans. g2I street northwest:
Af1eck's Drug Store 1929 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, Peoples Drug Store.
IA seventh street
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
fNEWSOFALEXANDRIA
Police Capture Eleven Col
Ored Men in Policy Raid.
PARAPHERNALIA ALSO TAKEN

Games OF Chance known TO the Au-
thOrities for some Time, and Ef-
Troubles of Mount JezreI Baptist
Church, COIored, I'm Court.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
Reduce
Your Fat.
Rengo Rapidly Reduces Excess Fat
Without the Aid of TiresOme
Exercises or Starva.
ton Diet.
COSTS NOTHING TO TRY.

Ecugo Will reduce excess fat and buIln
up the strength and health Of anyone who
eats II regularly for a short time Tt is
q product Of nature. delicious 10 the taste
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
EARNINGS FROM GAS
Local Corporations Income
Reaches S1,657,969.
SHAREHOLDERS NUMBER 1887

Washington GasIight Company Sub
mitS Partial Report TO COngreSs-It
Pays Dividends and Interest of
Sf3O.08S, and Has Net Revenue of
1881 ,0s2-COst of Operation.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04

Only ten cents n week, delivered at
your doOr-the daily issues OF The
Washington Herald Phone Main $500.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04

A slight blaze in the roof Of the resi-
dence occupied by Ernest Craven, los
North Fairfax street, brought ont the fire
department shortly after 10 O'Clock this
morning An 0veTheated stove is said
10 have been responsible for the blaze.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
Rx@B
Amount Of Product.

Nss 6s2 %
Amount Of Product.
Cubic Feet
Amount NJ gas Manufactured ......,.,.,. &c Is 90
les co0denauon and leakage ......-..-. g5 4ss es
Amslnt p gas sold and accounted for Ls52 $50 90
Average Trice received per io0 cubic feet
Average gross cost exclusive of interest and
diyideud- rer ZOO cubic feet OK gas sold. O. Sc
Average net est Ter I059 cubic feet q sas
sold after dsdgriry from guSE cost TTU-
ct~1s ~ ofIToi1-s g. Ice
Average csudiepruel.. -...---.-.--.-..-... 30
Total number Cf c1nsImeIs..-.---..... a ~
Actual cost n extensions and improve
meuts made ia the plant and works-
paid fron earnings. $50 6l2 81
Number II cuuoge= ................ 6sI
Amount e1Tendci flr lahu-......-..... So rs %
AmouH set aside and psid n interest,", l1s sss %
Amount SET aside and paid I'm dividends 80 90 %
Amount ~ aside Tor dsITccati0us. rcneE.
als, ana TeIalrs.- IA ofe p
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
OTHER COMPANIES REPORT.
Georgetown Gas Light and Minor
Corporation submit Statements.

Two other public service corporations
sent reports OF the last twelve months
business TO Congress yesterday. The
companies were the Georgetown Gas
Light Company which reported a surplus
Of S4O5.77. and the East Washington
Heights Traction Railway Company. with
a surplus of $56I6S
The report of the Georgetown Gas Light
Company states that the property of the
company is valued at present at $5l6. 1877.
The material used in making gas is re-
ported 10 have cost as follows:
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
Case of smallpox in city.


A c0lored man about twsnty-eight years
of age, said 10 be suffering with a bad
case of smallpox is being sought by the
local police. as it IS believed he is in
this city. According TO report received
10y the police department, the man has
for the past eight or nine davs been
living in "a box ear at the Potomac Rail-
road yards. in Alexandria County. He
was seen yesterday afternoon by rail-
road men 90 leave the yards and Wend
his way 10 this city. Up to the present
time the police have been unable TO
find any trace OF him.
Active preparations are being made by
the members OF the Chamber Of com
merce for banquet, which viii be held
IN the middle of the coming month.
Among those who VIII be invited is Presf-
dent Finley Of the Southern Railway
Company. Other prominent men i'm the
business and mercantile world viii also
he invited TO be present and make
speeches. The affair promises TO De a big
success.
Funeral services over the remains Of
Benjamin Fl. Lambert whose death oc-
CURED Saturday last, took place at .
o'clock this afternoon from his home.
Sl4 Duke street. Rev. p. p. Phillips. rector
of St PauIs Protestant Episcopal Church.
otfcidted. The remains were placed
temporarily in the receiving vault in the
! Methodist Protestant Cemetery. Those
Serving as pallbearers were: Ernest r.
trymes. Carlton /. Crymes. Clarence r.
Keith. J. frank Carlin. George IT. Robin
son, and Jack Monroe.
committee from the George Washing
ton Birthday Association. composed o.
J, y. Williams, president; H. p. Cation.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04

Wash Jackson, colored who conducts
hotel at King and Peyton streets, has
reported to the r5Ilce that his place of
business was entered early Sunday morn
ing by thieves.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04

Miscellaneous Items of Expense.
American Gas Light Association
entertainment ............ ......r. So =
Settlement II. u. Bailey case,.... 1900
Settlement J. II. & L. A. Foster
case ................................ 1915
Gas Appliance Exchange. ma
te7ial charged on .............. 4962
Interest on collateral deposits. $3.50 65
Washington tiasiight Cmnuanys
EsnVi0yts Relief .............-... als %
Damaged and rn-0ut meters
destroyed .....-...........-...... 1898
Charity subscriptions &C.,. 4il 81
Depreciation and renewal
account .... Slsi 063 e
Lfss re pa irs. general.
East Station. meters.
and street mains.-.-...- Gg,9 g
6Z6 63
= Hs gs
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
other Expenses Set Forth.

Detailed statement OF operating ex-
penses and other expenditures. in
Guiding taxes, but exclusive of capital
charges of all kinds.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04

Charles ). Geisendaffer, for many years
past local agent for the Adams Express
Company, has resigned. Mr.. Geisendaf-
fers place is being filed by f. ". Trog-
Ter, OF Baltimore. who took charge of the
office Saturday last The many friends OF
Mr. Geisendaffer learn with regret of his
resignation
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04

secretary: Kenneth W. ogden. and Chief
Pettey. this afternoon called upon Chief
Belt, Of the Washington Fire Department.
and extended through him an invitation
to the Washington fire laddies 20 take
part in the parade which will be held
February %.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
The $50 "CENTURY'
ou,,. $40 E0 Sssgde;d,'at Coupled with Years ar
Cosmopolitan Magazine

There was never such a time as now to make
this matchIess work your owrl-never a time
when to secure it and pay for it touched the
pockets so lightly. Once in the home, it becomes
the cornerstone of your library, adding immensely
to the value of every other book YOU possess. 1t
is the one supremely useful general reference
work to every one who turns to it for aid.
The Cosmopolitan has brought the work to yc
More than two thousand people in Washington ha
many will pay higher price hereafter. When tr
opportunity will have passed Do not think it an
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04

Three members OF the police depart
ment arc confined TO their homes by in
disposition They are Lieut. Smith and
Policemen Henderson and Bell During
the absence of Lieut.. Smith, Policeman
Roberts is acting III that capacity.
In the Corporation Court to-day. Judge
Barley presiding. a final decree was en-
tered in the case OF the Empire Drill
Company against Payne and others.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04

A committee from the George Washing
ton Birthday Association. composed o.
J. y. Williams, president; H. 3. Cation.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04

me amount or gas manufactured by
this concern was 5,151.9iO cubic feet. Of
which I4932,o)i cubic feet were sold. The
average price received per thousand cubic
feet was So.es5S. The by-products brought
the following returns, From coke. sl6,-
1851. from tar, $6.393.06; from ammonicaI
liquors. S63S.I6. From other sources reve-
nues received amounted TO S3.13o6e.
The East Washington Heights Railway
Company carried during the year just
passed, 265, ,461 passengers, who paid on an
average fare Of S0.02lj0. The receipts
from this traffic amounted to S5,707S7.
The cost of operation was $519319. leav-
ing q balance Of S565.6S
There were two accidents on this line
neither o: which. the report SAYS, re-
suited fatally.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
Earnings from Operation.

Asf'sNffI- lff-tLi-
Sales Of gas % Dec J. l91-.-...Y 81. $50 D
Good accounts for sales # Gas
foy December, lFJ;....,.,...... zJ2.5zj31
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
O e Brings the Com.
,m plete Ten Vol
~ ume Setat Once.
S2.00 Monthly
"a Pays the Balance

It is alike serviceabe to the scientist and the
scholar, and to help the young folks in their
studies; they soon acquire the Century habit
OF looking up things-OF MAKING SURE.
The Century thus becomes the educational raj
lying point for the whole family, lifting the mem
bers OF the household to higher knowledge level,
and keeping them there
ur door-has made It easy for YOU to secure II.
We paid much higher price than YOU pay now:
c present limited allotment of sets is gone. YOUR
ss therefore, if we impress upon you the fact that
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
You Must Act Without Delay.

The distribution opened Sat
urday morning, in rain, snow, and
slush, vet many were on hand,
and other applications came in
by mail and telephone. Yester-
day it was the same story. All
these early applications now be-
long to the fortunate 900, each
having secured, or at least re-
served, one OF the 800 sets avail
able. They'll not last long. Dur
ing the previous distribution
MORE THAN 80 SETS
WERE CLAIMED IN A SIN
GLE. DAY.
We advise YOU to visit our
book department at once. If you
cannot call, write or telephone us
to reserve a set for YOU, stating
just when you will come in to
claim it.
The safest way, however. is to
send your initial dollar. and thus
make sure. USE THE COU-
pom.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31

BOYS AND YOUTHS SHOES
Boys best quality satin calf
shoes, all solid and good
school shoes, regular $1.75
goods .................. .$1.24
Boys box calf shoes, b1uc..er
cut, neat and dressy, reg
ular $500 ...............$ 1.69
Boys kid oxfords, blucher
cut, regular $500 ........$1.6s
Youths satin calf shoes, lace,
heavy extension soles, reg
uIar $3.50 .$1.19
Youths kid oxfords, bIucher
cut, regular $1.75 ...... .$1.49
Youths kid dress shoes, lace,
regular $3.50 .$1.19
Little gents box calf and vici
kid shoes, blucher cut and
lace, the best in town, reg
uIar $1.35 and $1.50
goods .... Size
Little gents patent colt
shoes, blueher cut, regular
$1.75 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .$1.39
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31

AND cHILDREN'S
SHOES.
Misses kid and box calf
shoes, patent and stock tip,
extension soles, regular
$1.35 and $3.50 ......... .$f.19
Misses heavy dongoia kid
shoe s,Iace and bIucher cut,
regular $1.75 ......... .$1.39
Misses patent colt dress
shoes, button and blucher
cut, $500 regular ......$1.69
Misses kid oxfords, blueher
cut, regular $1.35 500
chiIds' kid shoes, lace and
bIucher cut, regular $1.35
and $3.50 ...............$1.19
chiId's vici kid and box calf
shoes, lace and bIucher cut,
SIPS and $1.35 regular. ). .$1.09
ch,.a-s shoes, sizes S to 8 in
kid and calf, hand turned
soles, many styles, regular
$1.10 ...:........... s9c
Infants kid shoes, hand
turned shoes, Sizes to 5,
lace and button, rs and s5e
regular ELECTROMAGNETIC. o9c
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
LADIES' SHOES, oxFoRDs.

LADIES' SHOES, oxFoRDs.
Ladies' patent colt shoes, blu
cher out, welt and hand
turned soles, our regular
$500 values .............$2 .34
Ladies kid shoes, blucher cut,
extension sole, broad toe,
college cut, regular $3.50
values .................. $1.69
Ladiss' kid shoes, lace, ex-
tension sole, regular $1.75
value 4....................Sl.24
Ladies' Md and patent OK
fords, biueher cut, $3.50
and $1.75 values .........S1.24
Ladies' kid oxfords, lace, kid
tip .......... S4c
Ladies' kid oxfords, bIucher
cut, patent tip, regular
31.75, this sale .......... $1.4
ladiss' kid oxfords, bIucher
out, hand turned solos. :. .$1.29
!Ladiss' kid Julists, kid and
patent tops, leather anu
rubber hsels -. .$1.29
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
Boys and Youths Suits

BOYS, $3.50 SUITS, s1.es.
A chance to fit the boy out at big
saving, these are good wearing,
dressy suits, price ............ .$1.69
BOYS $500 SUITS, $1.es.
A big lot Of these $500 suits and
they must be sold, that is why
the price is only .............. $1.98
BOYS $500 SUITS, $2.es.
A boys $500 suit for $2es means
saving Of over $500. on your
boys Sunday suit ............. 1898
YOUTHS $500 SUITS, $4ss.
This represents good assortment
Of youths worsted and cheviot
suits, new spring styles, $500
value .................... s4e8
YOUTHS $1,000 SUIT, $5.9s.
We claim to carry the best youths,
$1,000 suit in the city. This sale
gives you an opportunity to buy
them for ............ .........$o.9S