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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-16

water gas - Oe1n1 USED more largely
each year for Illuminating purposes, es-
pecially in the
Water Gas, 0dorless. United States
Of High Power. the regularity liar d
being absolutely odorless, and for that
reason is rather dangerous. since many
deaths have resulted from its unconscious
inhalation. Burned in the usual way, II
gives a blue flame Of high heating pow
err, but for illumination 1t IL brought into
contact with comb composed OF thin
magnesium rods. the f1llaments Of which
are heated by the flame to a white heat
thus producing bright glow OF high
illuminating power, which Is coming into
growing popularity for lighting purposes
Water gas is produced by passing steam
through incandescent carbon. Besides be-
ing used for illumination 1t is employed
exclusively for heating and welding pur-
poses in metallurgy. AS water gas Is
comparatively a recent discovery. it's full
capabilities are as yet unknown, although
at a recent meeting of the New England
Association Of Gas Engineers 1t was one
Of the subjects receiving most attention.
The removal Of tar is one of the diff1cul-
ties connected with the manufacture OF
water gas. The candlepower results OBJ
tanned depend largely upon the manner In
which this is accomplished. In New
Haven, Conn.,, there L. q water-gas plant
which has recently been put into opera
ton with satisfactory results
[ Notwithstanding the growing popularity
of electricity in many localities, there IL
still an increasing demand for gas
throughout the country, and no town con-
siders itself properly equipped without
its gasworks Like most public utilities.
gas companies have frequently exceeded
their rights and given cause for COM
plant, so that in many places the demand
for public ownership is insistent. The
subject Of public policy will be considered
at the Jacksonville meeting. The number
Of state commissions for tho control OF
public utilities is increasing, and pro-
gressive gas men are in many instances
advocating public regulation. and are en-
couraging their consumers to advance in
this direction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-16

The value of gas In domestic economy Is
of growing importance and each week
adds to the num-
Value Of Gas Der Of gas appli-
ances bein &
II 1AoniO &Soa'0 placed upon the
market having more or less value In the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-16
: TOMORROW.
TOMORROw.
ADAM A. WESCHLER. AuCT1oNEER.
Two-story and Cellar Brick
Dwelling, No. 1904 Pros
pect ave. NV, by Auc-

On WEDNESDAY. APRIL SEVENTEENTH,
public auction. in front OF the premises. the
east II feet Of lot q. ON Prospect ave-, and the
west feet Of lot %, on said ave-. In square
1905, improved by 7-room. bath and cellar brick
dwelling rented at $1,000 per month.
Terms: One third cash, balance In one And two
years, or ali cash: 800 deposit at sale. Terms
TO be complied with In 20 days. All coaveyanc.
ing and recording at purchasers cost
ap10d&ds, eSu ADAM A. WESCHLER, Auct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-16

From the beginning Of the gas indus
try, its test Of efficiency has been meas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-16
THOs. J. OWEN 4 son, AUCTS.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-16

Baltimore was the first city In tn
United States to install gas for illumi
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-15
THE TIMES DTsPATc VA SUNDAY sEPTEMBEI5 1912

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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-04-25
FORFEITURE NoTicE.

To Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Carpenter. YOUR
heirs, executors, administrators and
assigns: p
You and each of you are hereby noti-
fled that ] have expended during. the
year 1911, the sum of five hundred
dollars ($500) in labor and. improve
ments upon the following named lode
claims. situate in the Ten Mile Mining
District. Idaho county, Stateaof Idaho |;
the Standard Nor5, the Standard no.
8, recorded in book So, pages '433, and
.434; the Standard No. 7, the Standard
No. 8 ard the STANDARD No.,9, recorded
in bookr52, pages ass, ass and 457 of
the records Of Idaho county, State of
Idaho, inorder to hold said claims under
the provisions of section 1924 of the
Revised Statutes of the United States.
and the amendment thereto approved
January %, 1880, concerning annual
labor ;,upon mining claims, being the
amount required to hold said lode claims
for the period ending on the 31st day of
December, A. D. 1911. And if, within
ninety days from the personal service
Of this notice or within ninety days
after the publication thereof, you fail
or refuse to contribute your proportion
of such expenditure as co-owners, your
interest in the claims will become the
property of the subscriber, your CO.
owner who has made the required ex-
penditure by the terms of said section.
JAMES F.. PAUL.
First publication March 81, 1912.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-04-25

70 E. C. Winters, w. c. Stone and w.
B. Scott, your heirs, executors, adj
ministrators and assigns:
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-04-25
FORFEITURE NOTICE.
To VIM. Longley, your heirs, execu
tors administrators and ASSIGNS.

To VIM. Longley, your heirs, execu-
tors, administrators and assigns:
You are hereby notified that have
expended during the year 1911, the
sum of one hundred dollars ($100 in
labor and improvements upon each Of
the following named lode claims, situate
in Elk City Mining District, Idaho
county, State of Idaho; the Lewiston
and the Portland quartz claims, of
which the location certificates are
found of record in book H of Mining
Claims, pages 1886 and 1886 respectively
of the records of the District Deputy
Mining Recorder of Elk City Mining
District, and also of Idaho County,
State of Idaho, in order to hold said
claims under the provisions of section
224 of the Revised Statutes of the
United States, and the amendment
thereto approved January %, $780, con-
corning annual labor upon mining
claims, being the AMOUNT required to
hold said lode claims for. the period end
ing ON the 31st day of December, A. D.
1911. And if, within ninety days from
the personal service of this notice or
within ninety days after the publica-
ton thereof, you fail or refuse to con-
tribute your proportion of such ex-
penditure as a co-owner, your one
third interest in the claims will become
the property of the subscriber your CO.
owner, who has made the required ex-
penditure by the terms of said section.
G. H. SCHOFIELD.
First publication, Feb. %, 1912.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-04-25
FORFEITURE NOTICE.

70 E. C. Winters, w. c. Stone and w.
B. Scott, your heirs, executors, ad-
illustrators and assigns:
You and each of you are hereby
notified that I have expended during
the year 1911, the sum of one hundred
dollars (S100) in labor and improve
nlents upon following named lode
claim, the lola, situate in Orogrande
Mining District, Idaho county, State of
Idaho; recorded in book So, page 173,
Of, the records OF Idaho county, State
of Idaho, in order to hold said
claim under the provisions of
section 1924 of the Revised Statutes of
the United States. and the amendment
thereto approved Januarf %, 1880, cons
corning annual labor upon mining
claims, being the amount required to
hold said lode claims for the period
ending on the 3lst day OF December,
A. D. 1911. And if, within ninety days
from the personal service OF this notice
or within ninety days after the publica-
ton thereof, you fail or refuse to con-
tribute Your proportion of such expen-
diture as co-owners, your interest IN
the claims will become the property OF
the subscriber, your co-owner who has
made the required expenditure by the
terms of said section.
NJ. L. DERRIG.
First Publication Feb. 10. 1912.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-04-25
FORFEITURE NOTICE.

To James M. McCaffery and John
Massam, your zheirs, executors, ad-
illustrators and assigns:
You are hereby notified that | have
expended during the year 1901, the
sum of one hundred dollars ($lO0) IN
labor and improvements upon each OF
tbe following named lode claims, situate
in Elk CITY Mining District, Idaho
County. State of Idaho; the Golden
Crown. Golden Crown No. and Golden
Crown No. Q. recorded in book G, pages
600, 630 and 631 also the Grown Silver
recorded in book H, page l42, OF the
s,records of Elk City Mining District,
Idaho County, State of Idaho, in order
70 hold said claims under the provisions
of section 1924 of the Revised Statutes
of the United States, and the amend
ment thereto approved January q,
1880, concerning annual labor upon
mining claims, being the amount re-
n,,ired to hold said lode claims for the
neriod ending on the 31st day of Dec
l.emher. A. D. 1911. And if, within
o;netv DAYS from the personal service
81 His notice or within ninety days
after the publications thereof, you fail
nv refuse to contribute your proper
Tim of such expenditure as co..owner,
.'rc,,,. interest in the claims will become
.fbe nroperty of the subscriber, your
90 owner who has made the required
Expenditure by the,tterms of said sec
ion TrO Z yG1rNcf
First Publication March q, 1912.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-04-25
Governments Biggest Business
Concern Now Run on Mod
ern Basis.
PENNY POSTAGE POSSIBLE
Economy and Efficiency In Admlnls-
tratIon Under Hitchcock Mako
Cheaper Postage Rates lmrl-
nent-PoIlcles Should Be
Continued.

No branch Of the public service
comes closer to the people than the
postofflce department. In this depart
ment the Taft administration has &C
complished results which have rem
dered this service more efficient than
at any other time In the history Of the
country.
In thorough accord with the policy
of ECONOMY and efficiency Of the Taft
administration, Postmaster General
Frank H. Hitchcock has put an end to
the annual deficit in the postof1ce de-
partment. and made possible the seri-
GUS consideration of further reforms
and improvements, not the least i'm
portant of which Is the imminent pos
sibility of PENNY. postage. Many 9th
er reforms that have the support OF
President Taft will be inaugurated
this year Another term of the Taft
administration would place this $780,
100000 business institution complete
ly on a business basis.
At the beginning of the present ad-
ministration the postal service was in
which was decidedly the largest de-
felt on record Last year the reve-
nues exceeded the expenditures by
s219,11S12.
The wiping out of the deficit has
been accomplished without any cur
tailment of facilities. On the con
trary; there has been established S,744
new postoffices, delivery by carrier
has been provided in 1856 additional
! cities. and ISIS new rural routes, ag
gregating 60,679 miles, have been au
thorized, Meanwhile the force Of pos
tai employees has been increased by
more than 5000, and last year the
total amount expended for salaries
was approximately $14,000,000 greater
than two years ago. The average an
nual salary has been increased from
1859 to 1867 for rural carriers, from
1919 to $1,0S2 for post Office clerks
from s1,O51 to s1,OS4 for city lettel
carriers, and from s1,163, to $1,183 TO-
i railway postal clerks. Thus marked
extension Of the postal service ant
increased compensation for its EN-
ployes have gone hand In hand with (
vanishing deficit.
Postal Banks Great Success.
BY persistent effort the present Re
publican administration secured thu
passage on JUNE 25, 1919, Of the ac
creating the postal savings system
which is now In operation at prac
tically all the 1900 presidential pos
offices. Preparations are being mad
for its extension to 10000 fourth
class postof1ces. It is confdentl
anticipated that the deposits at tn
close of the present fiscal year vii
aggregate $50,0O0,00O, and that the IL
come of the system will be sufficien
to nav all operating expenses.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-04-25

Under President Taft the postoffice
department has engaged in an aggres-
sive crusade against. the fraudulent
use of the mails. Last year the in
spectors investigated many cases in
yolying the sale Of worthless stock in
Imaginary mining companies and 9th
er fictitious concerns. There were al
together 529 indictments and 1874 con-
victions with but twelve acquittals
The other cases are pending. The con-
victed swindlers had defrauded the
people of many millions of dollars. A
great number of similar concerns
have gone, out of business owing to
the rigid enforcement of the law.
Sunday service bye employees has
been reduced to a minimum, with lit
tie objection from the patrons Of the
service.
Reforms Under Way.
Many other Improvements have
been made in the postal service dur
ing President. Taft's term of office,
such as the shipment of periodicals in
carloads by fast freight, which has re-
duced the cost, OF transportation and
expedited the handling Of tirst-class
mail. and the consolidation Of the star
route and rural delivery services so
that it has been possible to establish
many new routes and to serve thou
sands of additional patrons on exist
ing routes with little or no increased
cost But the Taft program of postal
reform and progress is not yet com
pleted. The president is urging con
gress to adopt legislation for the re
adjustment of postage rates on a
basis of cost, which will eventually
permit of a one-cent rate on letter
mail. A project also ds under way fol
giving to village communities the
samesfree delivery of Mail that is now
4 enjoyed by cities and the rural popu
lation. attfe~r
The establishment of domestic
parcel post has received the earnes
consideration of the president. IL
some branches of the delivery serv
ice, notably the rural and city deliv
cry routes, the equipment now neces
sary is sufficient for the additiona
transportation of considerable mer
chandise with little or no increase il
expense A system thus limited woult
enable the government to render al
important service to many millions o
people and to determine from tn
\ viewpoint of actual experience tn
most desirable manner of extending II
President Taft, accordingly, ha
urgently recommend ed to congress tn
adoption of the necessary legislation
and to present the issue clearly, thre
items of $4,000 each have been in
cluded in the estimates of the posta
service by Postmaster General Hitcf
cock, two to cover the initial expens
Of introducing the parcel post on rura
routes and in the city delivery ser,
ice, respectively, and the third t
meet the cost Of an investigation lool
ing to the final extension of the ser,
. ice to the railways and ether tran.
| portation lines.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-04-25
Or. Wiley Supports Taft.

DR.. Harvey w. Wiley who quite re-
Gently resigned as CHEF che,nist of the
department. Of agriculture. when IN
Cincinnati several days ago, made the
following statement:
President Taft is the one man who
stood between me and destruction at
Washington. When eforts were being
made to 'assassinate me- Taft proved
my only protector. lie stood by me
and | an grateful 10 him. hope he
will be reelected president"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-04-25

From all over genes the news of the
qualification OF tae Taft forces for the
mighty polling or sentiment that will
show Roosevelt never had a chance.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-04-25
la EOlLette's
EWtEkIY MACHINE is.
Price $l.OO a year.

This magazine was established to help
bring about real representative govern
ment and equality of opportunity in the
United States. ,A. -,,s III. ..--
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-19

the hands of the committee. It will not be reported.
 Wickcrsham's measure will be replaced by restamping the Sul- ger bill granting local govern ment to Alaska. It was introduc- ed five years ago but was never reported by the committee. The Sulzcr bill will be reported and is assured of an easy passage through congress. The SulZer measure is more liberal than Del cgate WickcrSham's and confers greater powers upon the local lawmakers.
 Congressman SulZcr's Alaska railroad. bill providing for the
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-19
GRAND FORKS BLOCKS
 DESTROYED BY DYNAMITE
MASONIC TEMPLE AND TWELVE OTHER BUSINESS BLOCKS ARE DESTROYED By EXPLOSION DYNAMITE IN
 BUILDING WHICH SURROUND

Grand Forks, N. D., Jan. f0.-- This city has been the scene of a mysterious dynamite outrage which has resulted in the de- struction of many business blocks.
 The Masonic temple, one of the most costly and beautiful blocks in the state, was destroyed last night together with twelve other business blocks. The populace is panic-stricken and fear other outrages will follow.
 It is not known how many lives were sacrificed nor can any rea- son be assigned for the dastardly outrage. It is believed to be the
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-19
Bill Introduced In Congress Five Years Ago To Grant rial Government To Alaska Has Approval of Demo- cratic Leaders--Early Hearing for Rail-
 road Bill Is Arranged.

Washington, Jan. t9.--The passage of a measure by congress granting territorial government for Alaska is now practically as sured in the early days of the present session.
 X conference was held ycstcr- day afternoon between Speaker Clark, Congressman Underwood of Alabama, Congressman Sulzrr of New York, and Congressman AL fred Daly, and the line of action mapped out regarding Alaska. It was agreed in the conference to permit the measure introduced by Delegate WickerShan to die in
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-19
NJ EVIDENCE
 0F CORRUPTION Senatorial Committee in Stephen sons Case Report No Evi-
 dence of Bribery

Washington. Jan. i9.--Thr un- committee which has been invrS- iigatinE tn" ease of Senator St"phrnson of Wisconsin,, was that no evidence of corruption had been shown in connection with his election tO the senate.
 Senator Stephenson was accuS- ed of having been elected through bribery. as was inc case with Senator Lorinrr, but he ;.a< ben proven innocent.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-19
ARE PREPARING
 FOR TROUBLE
Forelg In Pekin Expect Trou- bIe When Emperor Amour
 ces Ills AbdIoatlon

Pekin, China, Jan. i9.--It is expected the official announce ment of the abdication of the em- pcror will be issued today.
 Foreign legations arc prepar- ing for trouble when the announ- cement is made. It is feared the intense hatred of the imperial ists for foreigners will cause the legations to be attacked in the hope that intervention of the powers may ensue.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-19
STEAMERS WERE WRECKED BY GALE

London, Jan. l9.--Thc storm which swept the coast of the Brit ish Isles yesterday caused the loss of hundreds of lives. Millions of dollars worth of property was de- slrOycd.
 The loss of life through inc sinking of small steamers is "iI"rlIl"lIS. seventeen steamers plying along the coast are known l"AlaN" been wrecked and their n% >"ng"rS and crews drowned.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-19
WOODROW WILSON SAYS
 TRUSTS OWN GOVERNMENT
chARAcTERIzEs PREsEHT TRUST AS FARCE MYTH OBJECT OF GIVING THE sANorIoM OF THE
 COURTS AND PREVENTING PROSECUTION

Detroit, Jan. i9.--Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey. delivered an address here last His utterances were greeted with His utterances were greetded with tremendous applause.
 Governor Wilson created a sen- sation by making the assertion that the government of this coun- try was privately owned by the big corporations. He character ized the present probe of'the diff ferent trusts as a farce and il- lustrated the case of. the tobac- co. trust. This trust he said could now continue in it's former methods of oppression without fear of prosecution, as the courts
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-19

work of some imbicilc who is im- itating the crimes of the McNa- maras. The value of the build ings destroyed runs up into mil lions of dollars.
 The explosion took place in central business house, which was surrounded by the buildings wrecked. How tho dynamite was secreted in such great quantities and fired is as much a mystery to the owners of the block where the explosion took place as to tho police.
 The state authorities have talk en the matter up and will assist the city authorities in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-19

Washington, Jan. l0.--AlaSka is the only subject under discus sion today and it is realized that the affairs of the territory bid fair to become a national issue. The Democratic congress will force the Republican senate and PrcSi- dent Taft to grant Alaska an elective government or stand in the light as being opposed to government by the people.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-19
LAWLER'S HOME
 IS RANSACKED
Believed Burglars Were Search- ing for Evidence Of Import
 ance to DynamIters

Los Angeles, Jan. i9.--Burg- lars last night ransackcd the house of Special Prosecutor Law Ter. Valuables were left undis- turbed, but every portion of the house had been subjected to n sweeping search.
 The burglars went through the house while the family were at tending the opera. It is believed they were searching for evidence in connection with the dynamit- ing cases.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-19
MITCHELL AGAIN
 MINERS CHOICE Elected Delegate to American Federation Of Labor oonsress
 by MIne Workers

Indianapolis, Jan. f9.--h poll of the votes of the United Mine Workers of America shows that John Mitchell has been elected their delegate to the American Federation of Labor congress.
 There was strong opposition to Mitchell from many quarters but he has received a majority. The western miners gave him their undivided support, no other name being considered.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-19
Fish House Sold

The sale of the Oscar Fish house on Keystone avenue, on an execution under a Judgment of the district court, was made by the marshals office Wednesday afternoon at public auction. While there were a number of persons present at the auction no one appeared anxious to pur- chase and the property was knocked down to the city, the Judgment creditor, for $33A. .65.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-19
ABANDON HOPE OF CLEMFNEY
Counsel for Rev. Rioheson oan- not Do Anything to
 Avert Fate

Boston, Jan. i9--Thc attorneys who acted as counsel for Rev. Richcson have abandoned all hope of securing clcmcncy for the con- demned parson.
 RicheSOn does not appear to realize the rnOrmity of the crime for which he will go to the cleo tric chair on May i9. His guards report he iS a difficult prisoner moods.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-19
QUEENS CASE
 VERY: SERIOUS
Court Physician Summons Fa- nous Practitioners to Her
 Majesty's Bedside

The Hague, Jan. i9.--Oucpn Willclmina is in a serious con dltiOn and may not survive. The stOrk was expected tO visit the palace next month, but the gu zen sustained a severe fall, causing premature birth of the child. -
 The court physician has sum- mOned the leading medical men of Berlin iO a conference in hopes of saving the queens life.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-19
SUNDAY SCHOOL
 SOCIAL TONIGHT

The postponed social of the Congregational church Sunday school will be held this evening. The affair is being given in the nature of a reception to the little daughters of Rev. J. Bunting Johnson, who arrived recently. The older people, as well as the children, will bc welcomed and a pleasant evening is promised all who attend.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-19

construction of trunk line through Alaska was also approv- ed in the conference. This bill has the approval of the adminis- tralion and it has been arranged to give the measure an early hearing.
 Increased appropriations for roads and trails and for the con- Struction of lighthouses in Alas ka were agreed upon and are as sured without opposition in con- gross.
 It was agreed upon in the con- ference that in the event the ter ritorial bill was turned down in the senate or vetoed by President
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-19

gale has not been established. It is feared she may have been one was driven far out of her usual course.
 Fearful havoc Is reported iO have been wrought by the wind and the waves among the fishing fleets. Many of the small crafts have not been reported and hope of their surviving the gale has been abandoned.