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The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1910-10-08
Valuable "PIOwing Strips" Mile
Long, Are to Disappear.
"cIty Beautiful Plan" Being Taken Up
In German capltaI-Emperor Is
Deeply Interested In New
Project.

Berlin.-The garden city" or city
beautiful plan," which is causing such
wonderful transformation In the sub
urbs of London and other English cit
les, Is being taken up In Germany, and
Berlin Is to be extended in all direc-
lions on a scale of beauty and In
way that will give American travellers
new ideas on the subject of municipal
adornment. The emperor Is deeply
interested In the project It is an
nounced.
Berlin has grown up In a peculiar
way. The whole metropolis has been
built up solidly to its limits to a height
OF hve and six stories, and then II
stops suddenly, and open farming coun-
try begins Immediately beyond. This
open land is divided. in old time Ger
man style, into what are known as
blowing strips" These are often only
30 or so feet wide by frequently a
mile in length. The holder of these
strips. In many cases the original peas
ant owners, or their descendants, are
usually very stubborn, and will not
consent to their holdings being cut
into streets and reapportioned This
has seriously hindered the growth OF
Berlin beyond its original boundaries.
Some OF the strips are valued at a
million marks. This has been the
greatest problem In the way and has
required unusual skill In laying out
suburbs.
The main radiating and circumferen-
tial traffic streets are TO be carried
out scientifically. while intermediate
residential streets are to DO made
most agreeable places to live In. There
will be intermittent use OF trees. or
short rows OF trees. or small trees.
shaped open spaces at a street corner,
all OF which break the line Of a street
and give every street IT'S own individ-
uality. This type OF planning per
mits the streets 90 rise and fall with
the natural grades In the suburbs. No
street IL 10 continue In an absolutely
straight line. as In America. nor do
cross streets intersect opposite TO
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1910-10-08
TIPLESS HOTEL IS A SUCCESS
Experiment In London Has Worked
Well-Guests Must Abide by
Rules or Quit Hostelry.

London.-The experiment OF a nom
tip hotel In the Strand in London has
proved a success. Since the establish
ment was opened year ago there has
not been a vacant bedroom, record
which could not be eQualed by any
other London hotel. Every day the
management has had to refuse visit
ors. Altogether nearly a quarter OF a
million guests have stayed at the hotel
during the 344 days Il has been open.
The success OF tho hotel, the direc-
tors believe Is mainly due TO the nom
tip rule. Guests are forbidden to oner
TO any servant OF the hotel a graf
uity, and any servant found accepting
one is instantly dismissed. People
know exactly what Il 10 going to cost
them before they set foot In the hotel,
and when they pay their bill there Is
no need for them TO put their hands In
to their pockets to tip anybody.
Although the rule against tipping Is
rigidly enforced by the management
there have been visitors who have In
sisted upon offering gratuities. In or
der to protect the servants from temp
tation the management has had to re-
quest these visitoro either TO abide by
the regulations or to seek accommOda-
tion elsewhere.
The management has had no dihieul-
ty in securing plenty OF walters and
chambermaids despite the fact that
they receive no tips.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1910-10-08
A FOOD DRINK.
Which Brings Daily Enjoyment.
A lady doctor writes

A lady doctor writes
Though busy hourly with my own
affairs, l will not deny myself the
pleasure Of taking a few minutes to
tell Of my enjoyment daily obtained
from my morning cup of Postum. 1t
is food beverage, not a poison like
coffee.
II began to use Postum eight years
ago, not because ! wanted TO. but be-
cause coffee, which l dearly loved.
made my nights long weary periods to
be dreaded and uniting me for bust
ness during the day.
"On the advice OF a friend, / FIRST
tried Postum, making IL carefully as
directed on the package. AS / had
always used cream and no sugar,
mixed my Postum 30. IL looked good.
was clear and fragrant. and II was a
pleasure TO see the cream color Il as
my Kentucky friend always wanted
her coffee 20 look-'like a new sad.
die
Then tasted II critically. for had
tried many substitutes for coffee. /
was pleased. yes, satisfied, with my
Postum In taste and effect. and am
yet. being a constant user OF II all
these years.
II continually assure my friends and
acquaintance that they will like IL In
place OF coffee. and receive benefit
from IT'S use. l have gained weight,
can sleep sound and am not nervous"
there's a Reason"
Read "The Road to Wellville" In pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A now
one appears from time 20 time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
Interest
Ever read the shove letterf A sew
enc appears from time "a time. They
are genuine, true, and fun % kuHaAn
lnteFeat.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1910-10-08
ATCHIS0N'S ORDER OF SPINS
Unmarried, and contented Wlthai,
They Have Mapped Out for
Themselves a Pious City.

There was called a meeting OF the
Ancient Order OF Spins last evening.
and papers were read on every sub
Jet, from removing grease from car
pets TO the sad memories that attach
to bunch Of old letters. The Spins
were having "a hilarious time when a
visiting Spin got up 10 make few re-
marks She said that, while they are
happy now, there was sad time com.
ing. Think OF the day." she said,
when, having no husbands or chill.
dren, you will be all alone" There
was a sniff and then snort as Spin
after Spin recalled wives and mothers
who are alone from daylight till dark.
except when some member of the fam.
lily wants waiting on The smiling
and snorting increased In volume as
Spin after Spin told OF her freedom
from worry. her independence In
financial matters and the JOY OF doing
as she pleased But we must not
take offense at what our sister has
said" one Spin remarked Let us
show our good Intentions by calling
on every lonesome wife and mother
We know" This was six weeks ago.
and though the Spins have devoted
every afternoon and evening since TO
this missionary work, they haven't
made half the rounds yet-AtchisoQ
Globe.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1910-10-08
FISH MILK FLOODED JERSEYS
Story Must BE True, Because superIn.
tendent Of Westinghouse Estate
Vouches for II.

Lenox, disqualification Nor.
man OF the George w. Westinghouse
estate. Is sponsor for this remarkable
nature story.
The blooded Jersey cows OF Mr..
Westinghouse recently ceased to give
milk. Watch was kept and when the
cows walked into pond II was no
tlced that the pet carp In the pond
seized the opportunity to gorge them
selves with milk. To prove Just where
the milk went, employees OF the place
cast hooks and lines into the wa
ter. The first carp to bite fought
gamely and thrashed about In the wa
ter fully 10 minutes before II was land.
cd. When cut open there were no
traces OF the milk. but instead several
tiny balls OF butter. the product OF
the churning incident to the struggles
OF the carp.
Superintendent Norman squelchod
with a whitening glance the suggestion
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1910-10-08
Fishing Joke Boomerang.

Berwick, Pa.-Fred Rough. a prac-
tical joking fisherman. laughed first
the other day at the success OF a Joke
he played upon Clyde Croft. a brother
angler Clyde Croft laughed last, and
he thinks he laughed best.
The two men were fishing. When
Croft wasn't looking. Rough attached
his companions hook to a piece OF
iron under the surface. Look, you've
got a bltei" he called. Gee, II must
be a whale" painted Croft, after tug
cling for some time. Then he became
suspicious. He waded into the creek
and pulled out a wash boiler.
Rough laughed immoderately.
That's a good one on YOU" he howled
Croft threw the boiler on the bank In
disgust A l2-pound rock bass Topped
on the grass out OF its iron prison.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1910-10-08

that closer inspection OF the butter
might even reveal the imprint OF the
Westinghouse coat-of-arms.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1910-10-08
or Course.

What's the matter?"
Cold, or something In my head"
Must be q cold, old man. "-Lippin.
colts.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-21
| CAPITALIZATION
 OF SURPLUS ASSETS BY THE PROCESS OF MELON"
 CUTTING. How the Profits of the Pullman Company Are Disposed of

Chicago. March 20.--At a meeting of the stockholders of the Pullman Palace Car company tomorrow. it is proposed to authorize stock divi- dend of s2o.O0o. .oG0 increasing the capitaliza tion of the company to sl2o.- 000. .000 The new stock is to he dis tributed free pro rata among the stockholders. The following state ment regarding the proposed "capi- talization of the surplus assets" has just been issued:
 The considerations influencing this action are that the increased invest ment in the manufacturing facilities of the company have been so material and considerable as to justify the di- rectors in the belief that it should be represented in additional capital stock of the company.
 mere were certain reserve dc- counts in the manufacturing depart ment which have hitherto been held in abeyance to meet contingencies. which are possible to arise. but which present conditions render improbable.
 These items. together with the eX- isting surplus as shown in the pub lished statement of the last fiscal year and the curren results of operation. are regarded by the board as a justi- fication for making this recommen- dation'
 In this distribution q precedent set in 1898 will bs followed. At that time the capital stock of the company was s36.000,0oO on which a cash div idend of s7.2Oo.0oo was declared The same year the stock was increased to s5i.000. 900. the increase being dis tributed among the stockholders. Sub-s sequent dividends of stock brought the capitalization of the company to, it's present figure.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-21
Conviction of Chief and
 Thirteen of His Associates SENTENCES IMPOSED TODAY
Swindling Enterprise Which Took In All of the Unit ed States From a Line Through Chica go and New Orleans to Pacific

Council Bluffs. March ee-John Maybr'ay and thirteen associates. who for ten days have been on trial in the United State~ court. charged with an Illegal use of the mails. were found guilty today. The jury di>asreed m the case of Robert Goddard of san An tonic
 Those guilty are Maybray. Leon Los CT Tom Robinson. Willard Powell. Clarence Class Edward Leach. Edward Morris (coloredl. Clarence Forbes. Harry Forbes Frank Scott Ed Nc Coy. Winford Harris Bert shores. wIi- liam ,Ole) Marsh.
 The latter three entered plea of nolle contendre when the trial opened. that. in effect. being a plea of guilty
 The prisoners will be sentenced on Monday. Two years Imprisonment and a fine of sloo0o is the maximum pen slty.
 The first publicity was given to the operations of the Maybray gang more than a year ago when complaint was made of victims in various southern cities of having been swindled by an organization known as the million aires club" of which Maybrsy was the head.
 It was the plan of the swindlers to inveigle through an agent the intend ed victim into betting on d sporting event. wrestling match. prize fight. or horse race. which had be-U fixed in advance The victim was informed that it had been fixed" and he was led tO be- lieve that he was on the inside" only men of wealth were selected fOr fleec- ing How much the gang realized from it's operations will never be accurate Iy known. The operations eN- tended from the lakes to the gulf and from Chicago to San Francisco It was finally learned that this city was the headquarters of Maybray. and that from here many letters had been sent out to Intended victims The pro ceedings again Naybray and his as sociates charged with illegally using the mails were therefore begun in this jurisdiction.
 With the conviction of the defend ants. the government believes it hss broken up the most monumental swindling combnsftion that ever op- erated Statistics. gathered show that the receipts of. inc combination since it's organization ten years ago exceed s5o0o.00o.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-21
ONLY COMPLETE SURRENDER
Of Rapid Transit Company Will Satisfy Committee of Ten Though Sub Com mittee Advised Accept ance of Proposition

Philadelphia. March .0.-Repud- iating the offer of settlement of the Rapid Transit strike. through the assistance of Senator Penrose. the executive committee of the carmen tonight voted to continue the strike until all their demands were granted.
 The proposition for consideration provided for the immediate rein statement of as many strikers as possible with payment by the com pany to all surplus men of Ss a day until places are provided for them. and an increase to 2S cents an hour: on June l. an annual increase of half a cent an hour until wages reach 25 cents: d recognition of the grievance committee and a reserva tion by the company to recognize other grievance committees: the dis position of the cases of the l73 men whose discharge led to the strike by a board of arbitration composed of President Kruger of the company. and President Driscoll of the car men with third to be appointed by these in ease of a disagreement.
 The proposition was first submit ted tonight to the committee of ten having charge of the general strike. by a subcommittee of three which was in consultation with Senator Penrose yesterday and today The sub committee is said to have ad- vocated the endorsement of the proposition. but the other members of the general strike committee dis scented.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-21
BREAK UP
 MARATHON DANCE
ALMOST PROVOKE RIOT AT
 SAN FRANCISCO.
Had Broken the Record.

San Francisco. March 20.-When the police stopped the worlds champion ship marathon dance this afternoon, after six contestants had been dancing fifteen hours and six minutes. storm of protest arose from the 5000 specta- tors. and a riot was prevented only by the determined manner in which the blue coats handled the crowd
 The worlds dancing record of four teen hours aud fOrty-two minutes had been broken. and the three couples still on their feet begged to be allowed to continue. Doctors in attendance sd- vised the police to stop it. Lieutenant Helms and Corporal Moriarity stepped into the ring and ordered halt The orchestra stopped playing but the feet of the contestants kept moving
 Corporal Moriarity and Joseph Hart man, one of the participants, engaged in an altercation and Hartman was elected from the hall. This brought hoots from the crowd, and hundreds surged into the ring
 Helms and his men cleared the dancing platform and the five remain ing dancers were carried to their dressing rooms.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-21
TWO DISASTERS
 1T THE SANE SP01
One Accident on the o. R. & N.
 Caused Another

Walla Walla. Wash, March 20.- While rounding curve at high speed. eight miles east of this city this morning. an oregon Railroad & Navigation company engine tender jumped the track and was demolished, killing Engineer Risk and Fireman Edward Hopple.
 Twenty minutes later an extra freight struck the rails broken by the preceding engine and plunged off the opposite side of the track into the Umatilla river. carrying five cars with it.
 Engineer Robertson. Brakeman Rose and Fireman Wilson escaped by jumping. but narrowly avoided drown inS.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-21
A LONG VOYAGE
To Take Part in An Argentine Ex-
 position

San Francisco. March 20.-When the cruiser South Dakota joins the Tennessee off the Farallones tomor- row. the $500 mile voyage of the warships to Buenos Ayres. through the Straits of Magellan will be be- gun.
 They will represent the United States in the naval demonstration of the Pan-American exposition at Buenos Ayres.,
Arizona republican., 1910-03-21
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIR
Mir. Taft Challenges Ruler Of Can
 ada to Game Of Golf.

Albany. N Y. March sc.-After 2 day and half as the guest of Gov ernor Hughes. President Taft icit this morning for New York
 Earl Grey. governor general of Canada. accompanied the president as personal guest
 President Taft challenged Earl grey to an international game ct golf next summer
Arizona republican., 1910-03-21
AN EXPULSION OF JEWS.

St. Petersburg, March 20-The gov of Yalta has ordered the expulsion of more than four hundred Jews from that town. which is in close proximity to Liva- dia. the winter residence of the Rus sian imperial family.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-21

the courage of their convictions. The result is that while I was elected speaker by d majority of twenty six last March. they refused to turn me out by majority of thirty-six
 You in Washington know differ ently But the people of the coun- try apparently believe the uplift mag azines. and the cowardIy members of congress who wrought such havoc to- day. They said the speaker should not be member of the committee on rules. which they made over into a committee of ten. Much depends up- on the makeup of the committee.
 May God bless and keep these men. for so far I am concerned, He only can bless them. Many of these so- called republicans are in fact. popu- lists. trying to outdo Bryan in Bry- aniSpo
Arizona republican., 1910-03-21
PRIVATE VESSELS.
To b. impressed for Service n Rus
 sian Navy.

St Petersburg. March 3e.-At late sitting of the Duma q bill was in troduced based on certain regulations in force in western Europe. under which every privately owned sss CT river vessel is liable in time of weT to be impressed for naval service
Arizona republican., 1910-03-21
FIREMEN'S STRIKE
 STILL PROBABLE

Chicago. March 20.-Prospects of settlement by mediation of the controversy between 27.000 i; fircmen and forty seven western railroads and the railroad man agers. are said by w. $. Car ter, president of the firemen's union. to be remote.
 We have had four days of argument and seem no nearer settlement than when we be- gan said Carter. The rail
 roads still refuse to arbitrate the points in dispute. When we agreed to lay the case be- fore the federal mediators, it was with the distinct under standing that action would he swift and we hoped to have an adjustment within forty eight hours.
 We declared then that the . vote for d strike was not an . nullcd. and still stick to that view We have the power to call a strike unless something . is done"
Arizona republican., 1910-03-21
FUTURE PLANS.

No meeting of the insurgents to determine the future course was call ed. but undoubtedly one will he held in day or two. The next conflict will come if it comes in the election of the new rules committee. provided for in the Norris resolution.
 Neither the regulars nor the demo- crats made arrangements for party caucus. but both will be held in the next three or four days. The demo- crats will choose four members of the caucus and expect that their selec- tions will be ratified by vote of the House. Of the four. three are practically certain to be Minority Leader Clark. Fitzgerald of New York. and Underwood of Alabama The first two are members of the present committee.
 Every important administration measure halted where it stood on Thursday. when the battle began. The atmosphere must he clarified be- fore headWaV
Arizona republican., 1910-03-21
OPTIMISTIC VIEW.

\ republican high in the councils of the party. of eminent political judg- ment. gave an opinion today that the worst is now over. and that permanent peace will sortly ensue
 The party is more united now than it has been for long time" he said. There will be no disposition to abuse the insurgents but on the con- trary an effort will be made to con- ciiate. I make a guess that the con gressional committee from now for ward will lend it's aid in the election of those men who have stood by the party"
 What about the issue of Can nonism?" he was asked
 That is going to be taken care of You can count upon it." was the re- ply. will make the prediction that MT Cannon will announce. long before the campaign for the election of d new congress begins that he will not again be q candidate for speaker"
 Where then. will the issue be?'
 Tt will not exist On this basis the warning clements of the party will be most easily brought together. that's what is going to happen
 He believed that the effect of the battle will be advantageous to all ad- ministration legislation. and he ex- pressed an opinion that the party pledges will be fully redeemed
Arizona republican., 1910-03-21
SOBER SECOND THOUGHT
 WORRIES INSURGENTS
They Wonder Whether They Had Not Better Made
 An End of MT. Cannon
DENOUNCES THOSE WHO VOTED ID RETAIN HIM

"Cowardly Members of Congress Without the Courage of Their Convictions" Slough of Republican Party Varying Opinions AS to Late Upheaval Upon the Fortunes of the Party at the Coming Congressional Elections Many Believe the Worst Is Over
Arizona republican., 1910-03-21
CANYONS oENuNcuArIoN

The portion of the speakers speech that enraged the insurgents is as follows.
 "A new majority was made today It consists ofNdemocrats and 15 per cent of the slopgh of the republican party. They destroyed the committee on rules. Then what did they do? A resolution swas presented. declaring the office Of speaker vacant What dld these men who have been de- nouncins my personality. these simon pure Followers of Cummins and La Toilette do then? Only eight had
Arizona republican., 1910-03-21
THEY RESENT TAUNTS.

Today the feeling of these insur- gents is one of bitter resentment to MT. Cannon's attitude. If this is the manner of our treatment for say ing the republican party said one. the battle just ended will be followed by another beside which the first will be but d skirmish
 If this is our reception, I'm done. We are not towards. The insurgents who cast their votes yesterday against Unseating Cannon were the bravest men in the house. It took consum- mate courage and probably cost me my seat in congress. but if we are met with calumny because we sacri- feed ourselves to save the house from chaos and disorder. and to prevent the ruin of the party. then I'm in favor of carrying the war to finish. The insurgent leaders who voted to save Cannon are in a similar frar of
Arizona republican., 1910-03-21
BtS VIII Ut iuITy ftUttIIItH-
 WORSE MAY HAPPEN.

Much depends Jon whether the in surgent republicans, who lined up and prevented the crushing defeat of MT Cannon. will be rewarded only by denunciation at the speakers hands. whether they will be placated. or whether they will be made to feel further resentment and thus be driven into more relentless rebellion.
 It was even stated today by a prom inent member of the house tbat sec ond assault might occur upon the speaker to remove him from the speakership. and it was pointed out that the insurgents who stood by the speaker might the next time be lead- ing the fight to down him. mo- ton to declare the speakership va cant is in order at any time in the house, and this member believed that