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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-10-09

Il am much impressed with the pc
culiar geological formation of this
country" observed the foreigner who
had financial dealings with the gov
eminent.
Its geological formation?" said the
native
Eyes; you have to dig through so
much red tape to get at it's rocks"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-10-09
DOMESTIC.

Mrs. Carrie Nation spoke to 1000
Yale students at New Haven.
1t is reported Secretary of War
Eiihu Root will resign May 1.
Acknowledgement Smith reports that
no negro is safe from violence at
Eldorado, Ill.,
In Indianapolis a band of seven
ghouls who had robbed a hundred
graves was captured.
Gust 2. Zeifelr of Peshtigo. Wis,
while beating his wife was shot and
killed by his yong son.
The consular fees collected the last
fiscal year were the largest in the his
tory of the service-S1, 097 ,475.O3.
The postmaster general asks for
$46,295. 220 for the postmasters of the
country during the next fiscal year.
The postoffice department estimates
the needs of the rural free-delivery
service the next fiscal year at $12,655.
500.
Lleutenant-Commander William V.
Bronaugh of the battle-ship Kearsarge
committed suicide because of over
work
The National Salt company, with a
reported deficit of nearly $500, 900,
was forced into the hands of re-
ceivers.
The national debt, less cash in
treasury, amounted to s957.415.SS7
Sept. 80. decrease from Sept. /. of
$10.675,434
Henry C. Scheel, a once prosperous
New York coal merchant committed
suicide because his business had been
ruined by the strike,
President Roosevelts wound is in a
condition satisfactory to the doctors.
The crown prince of Siam will visit
Chicago Nov. and 8.
A fourth dividend of $4,000, 900 has
been received by the members of the
syndicate which f1oated the United
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-10-09

! Mr.. Mitchell then made a Statement
in which he embodied the following
proposition:
I'VE are willing to meet the gentle
men representing the coal operators tx
! try and adjust the differences amons
ourselves. If we cannot adjust them
that way, as president, we are WILLING
that you shall name a tribunal who
| shall determine the issues that have
resulted in the strike and if the gen.
tlemen representing the operators will
accept the award or decision of such
| tribunal, the miners will willingly &C.
cept it, even if it is against their
claims.
Upon suggestion of the president,
the conference adjourned and reas-
sembled in the afternoon when the
coal presidents made their statements
The statements to the president
were made in the following order:
President Baer of Reading railroad.
President Mitchell Of the mine work,
ers, President Thomas of the Erie
railroad, Mr.. Marble, Independent CD
orator, President Truesdale of the
Lackawanna railroad, Mr.. Wilcox, vice
president and general counsel of the
Delaware and Hudson railroad Mr.
Fowler of the New York, Ontario an6
Western railroad.
President Baer after quoting por
tons of President Rooseyelt's address
said there are $4,000 to 10000 men al
work in the mines and that ''they are
abused, assaulted, injured and NAL
treated by the united mine workers.
They can only work under the protec-
ton of armed guards. Thoueands of
other workmen are deferred from
working by intimidation, violence and
crimes inaugurated by the united mine
workers, owe, whom John Mitchell,
whom you have invited to meet you,
is chief"
Baer then says: "a terrible reign of
lawlessness and crime exists in the
coal regions" which he charges to the
united mine workers, alleging that
'Mitchells men" dynamite bridges and
tracks, mob train men, and by all man
ner OF violence try to prevent the
shipment of coal to relieve the public.
Quoting the provision of the constitu-
ton of Pennsylvania guaranteeing
safety of life and property and the
duty of state officials and the action
OF the governor in calling out troops,
Baer says the power of law is assert
ing itself and unless encouraged by
false hopes order will soon be re-
stored He then calls attention to
the fact that the constitution requires
the president in the event of the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-10-09
BASEBALL LITIGATION.
Milwaukee President Brings Suit
Against Partner.

Milwaukee. Oct. president Quinn
of the Milwaukee American associa-
ton baseball club has begun suit
against his partner, Charles S. Have
nor, to recover $500 in stock of the
club which he alleges is due him as
his share of interest in the franchise.
Hayenor says his partner refused to
pay his share of the losses
during the last two months
Of the season and that he
(Havenor) desires to sell some stock
of the club to continue in the baseball
business next year. The case will be
heard next week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-10-09
MINERS ARE
DEPRESSED
AT FAILURE OF CONFERENCE IN
WASHINGTON.
YET EXPECT SETTLEMENT
Belief on Both Sides That Cold
Weather viii Compel Concessions
London Press Commends Roose-
velt's Action But Is not Surprised
at His Failure.

Wilkesbarre, Oct. 4.-News of the
failure of the Washington conference
had a depressing effect on all inter
ests here. Local operators think the
miners, now that all hope of arbitra-
ton seems gone, will gradually return
to work. Strike leaders are of the
opinion the struggle will continue and
that cold weather will yet compel the
operators to make the concessions.
There was an exciting time at the
Nottingham mine last night A negro
deputy came out Of the stockade,
when it is alleged. he was assaulted
by strikers. He shot into the crowd
and the bullet struck Joseph Yark-
man, striker, in the abdomen. The
negro retreated to the stockade. A
large crowd gathered and they threat
ened to tear down the stockade and
hang the negro. Six companies of sol
diers prevented serious riot and the
mob dispersed. The negro will be
handed over to the civil authorities
today.
London Interested.
London, Oct 4-President Roose-
Velt's Intervention in the coal strike
attracts great attention in Great Brit
ain. Pending its results business in
the American department Of the stock
exchange was virtually at a standstill
and the coal market is certain to be
strongly affected. Long dispatches
from the United States describing the
situation are published in the news
papers this morning which nearly all
devote editorial articles to the matter
applauding Roosevelt's courage III ig-
nOring tradition and red tape in an
endeavor to affect a settlement Of the
dispute, but displaying no surprise at
the failure of his laudable efforts. The
Standard says:
'Roosevelt's action raises questions
important to every industrial commu-
nifty. The question Of how far ought
the executive of a state interfere in
labor conflicts is the point which, like
the kindred subject of international
arbitration, is one upon which it is
easier to cherish praiseworthy ideals
than to reduce them to practice
Detroit, Oct. News of the failure
Of the conference in Washington has
increased interest in the convention
here Thursday. 1t is expected a
thousand delegates will be here from
all parts of the country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-10-09
ISLAND AFFAIRS.

Maj. Gen. Chaffee and wife left
Manila for the United States because
of the latter's illness.
The Cuban house of representatives
passed a bill requiring the employ
ment of 80 per cent. or native labor
on pubic works
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-10-09
SON OF CAPITALIST
FATALLY HURT AT FOOTBALL

Des Moines, Iowa, Oct. 4-G1enn
Hunter, aged II, was injured probably
fatally yesterday in a football game
between school teams He is a son of
Ed M. Hunter, capitalist.
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
DRUM WAS DANGEROUS
Said Elmer 7. Miller IN Case Against
f. Blumenihal and Company

Elmer T. Miller, who was on the
stand testifying in the case Of Eva
.Szymanski vs. +. Blumenthal e. Co.
when Superior Court adjourned yes
terday. was called again this morning.
and was on the stand during the entire
session. The witness was called by
Andrew e SanbOrn. counsel for the
plaintiff, as am expert. he having been
familiar with such machinery as the
drums lin one OF which Szymanslzi
lost his life). for eleven years. Mr.
Miller testified that he considered the
drum in which the plaintiff was caught
a dangerous machine. Mr.. Sanborn en-
deavored to get the witness TO state as
to what kind Of dangers a man Opcr-
ating such a machine is subjected. His
questions along this line were objected
to by Mr.. Hilles. counsel for the COM
pany. who argued that ii was some-
thing for the jury TO decide. The court
sustained his objections.
MIR. Miller was put through "a severe
cross-examination by Mr.. Hilles.
Evening journal., 1902-12-16

were not responsible for the acts of its
agents when appointed by the public
government. He argued that the spe-
cial officer took the same oath that
was taken by other officers, and could
be removed from his position by the
public government
The court granted nOn-suit on these
grounds.
Since the case was tried there has
been considerable talk about the courts
decision. Some lawyers said that the
courts decision practically meant that
the city would be held responsible for
the acts of special officers in the en-
ploy of corporations. 1t has always
been the custom of the police to grant
companies permission to employ spe-
cial officers and swear them as such
Now that the corporations will not be
held responsible by the courts for the
actions of its special officers, the ques
ton naturally arises, is the city liable
to damages in such cases as the one
cited in this article?
Police Commissioner ClarksOn, when
seen by a representative of the Even
ing Journal this morning. said the mat
ter had not, as yet, come before the
board. 1t is believed, however that
some action in the matter will be
taken by the commissioners in the near
future
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
CHIEF CONWAY
AFTER FIRE TRAPS
He Will Ask City Council to
Define Law Governing
Fire Escapes

Fire Chief Conway will appear bafore
the members of City Council tomorrow
night, and asked for instructions re-
garding the law relative TO FIRE escapes
He has received numerous complaints
from different sources. especially from
persons employed in large factories and
other business establishments inform
ing him OF Inadequate means Of escape
in case Of fire.
IF there is law governing the case
want it defined TO me- and IL it gives
me power TO enforce it. l will immedi-
ately do So" said Mr.. Conway to a
representative Of the Evening Journal
recently. There are a number Of
buildings, in this city, continued the
fire chief. where many. people are en-
ployed, which offer no means of escape
in case of a fire. and the owners of
such structures should be forced TO pro-
vide the necessary exits for their en-
Iployes."
There is one establishment in Mar
l1et street" said NIr. Conway. which
employs a large number OF women. and
there is only one exit in the building
The structure contains much combus.
tible material which, in case of a rre
would burn quickly and endanger the
lives of those within"
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
HOURS
FOR PLUMBERS
This Is the Demand Made BY the
Union of EmpIOyers-Given I'm
til May to Comply

The local Plumbers Union has sent
out a letter to all the proprietors of
plumbing shops in this city. making a
demand for an eight-hour day, the rate
OF pay to be the same as at present for
a nine-hour day. The new order will
go into effect on May /, 1903.
There are some other changes which
the following letter. a copy OF those
sent out. will show:
Dear Sir: We, the members OF the
local union. No. 26, OF the United As
sociation Of Plumbers, Gas and Steam
Filters and Steam Eitters Help
ers of the United States Of
America and Canada, do respectfully
present to your association the follow
ing rules and regulations which were
passed by the local union at its regular
meeting on October "a, 1902. and are
to go into effect on May /, 1903:
Rule 1. Eight hours shall constitute
a days work
Rule 2. The rate of wages shall be
no less than $3.50 per day for senior
iOurneymen and So for junior journey
men, who will become seniors at the
end of one year from apprenticeship.
Rule 3. All overtime from hours OF
to - o'clock p. M, shall be paid foI
az the rate OF time and half time. Al
ter - p. m, Sundays and legal holi'
days. at the rate of double time.
Rule 4. Journeymen working out
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
CITY STREETS
WILL Be MARKED
Street and Sewer Department
Awards Contract for Paint
ing to ]. H. Nesslein

John II. Nesslein was awarded the
0ntract for painting 1900 street signs
" the Street and Sewer Commission
rs this morning. His bid was cents
r ? cents less than the next lowest bid
sr. William II. HaddOck & Co. were
wArded the contract to supply the
oards for S65. After considering the
ids for putting up the signs, the de-
artment decided to employ men for
lis purpose. The bids received were
s follows:
For painting, Behan Bros, 10
nte; j. George Cadow, 10 cents; Al
srt Bucher, II cents; John H. Ness
I'M cents. For putting signs up,
3han Bros, 4 cents; Cadow, cents;
ucher, 10 cents. For boards, Whining
n Sash and Door Company, cents;
lillian w. Bullock, 71h cents; Had
)ck & Co., S65 for 1900. The signs
i'll be of white pine, painted with
rec coats of white lead and lettered
black.
City Auditor Boughman reported
lving examined the accounts Of the
partment and found them correct.
Allen l. Sharpe was granted 9
umbers and drain layers license fol-
year of 1903.
Complaints were received from sew
al persons living in the vicinities oi
. lk and Harrison streets and Twenty
. nth and Monroe streets. calling at
( ntion to the badMondition of thor
+ ghfares in those sections Of the city
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
STOOD IN COLD
To ASK AIMS
Not for Themselves, But for
Poor Children of the
City

An example OF self-sacrifice and de-
votion such as is seldom seen, was to
be witnessed upon the streets of this
city yesterday, when members Of the
Salvation Army stationed themselves
at street corners upholding contribu-
tion boxes, mutely appealing for aims.
1t was not for themselves they ask
ed aid, but for the poor children Of the
city, to whom the Salvation Army will
give a dinner on Christmas Day, and
probably will thereby afford the little
sisters and brothers of the poor the
only bit of holiday cheer they may have
OF recent years contributions for this
purpose have fallen off, and rather
than disappOint the children, these he
roic women braved the chill blasts Of a
stormy December day.
That it was bitterly cold and that
they must have suffered, their every
appearance testified. But not COM
plant did they utter When pedes-
trians brushed by unheeding. they
sometimes looked disappointed, but
when one more kindly disposed
dropped a coin in the box, there was
a swift. bright smile and a quick word
OF gratitude. The sleet and rain beat
down upon their faces. but, like
Stoics, they stood at their posts OF
duty.
As in previous years. the dinner will
be served in the barracks of the army.
High Art Calendars free at Heroy's.
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
ESCAPED ASPHYxIATION
Plumber Overcome by Gas While Re
pairing Pipe

While making repairs TO a gas pipe
in the cellar OF a house at Twenty
first and Market stroots yesterday af-
ternoon, George j. Stigos, a plumber,
OF No. 1889 Walnut street, was over
come by gas escaping from the leaking
pipe. He was found unconscious by
his helper. a boy, whom he had sent
on an errand.
The youth notified Theodore Hop
kins, a letter-carrier, who was passing
the house, and assisted by ldneman
Frank Hyland, Lewis Young and John
Bazee carried the unconscious form OF
Sugers into the open air. Dr. EVAN G
Shortlidge passed by the place at this
iuncture and gave the man attention
until the Phoenix ambulance arrived
and he was sent TO his home.
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
BUCKY" AGAIN
At WORKHOUSE
ought Here by Detective
7rancis-Said He Did Not
Burn County Institution

Bucky" Cunningham was brought
70 yesterday afternoon from Phila-
phia, where he was confined for sew
i days awaiting requisition papers.
tie Detective Theodore Francis ac-
npanied the escaped prisoner and
ely lodged him in the workhOuse.
Cunningham told the officer on the
to this city that on the night Of
escape while leaping through a
ldow OF the county institution. he
eived a sudden shock on the back OF
head which nearly knocked him
Arriving at a small knoll q short
4 tance from the workhouse, "Bucky''
he laid down for twenty-five min
S, expecting every moment to be
covered, but after partially recover
from the blow he received, man.
d to reach his home. where he OBJ
led an overcoat, and started for
ladelphia. reaching that city short
before midnight. Il have been
med for many things" said Cum
CHAM, but the authorities cannot
4 me for burning the workhouse. as
as not in the section when the ffre
ted after dinner"
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
ELECTION BILLS
AGAIN DISCUSSED
Frederick Mammele Says He
Will Sue the County for
His Money

Discussion over election bills took
up the greater part of this mornings
session Of Levy Court. The bill of
Benjamin Spence for $36761 for paint
ing ballot boxes was paid although
Comptroller Kelley had refused to ap-
prove it.
There was another lengthy discus
sion over the bill OF the Globe Print
ing Company for printing the ballots
for New Castle county, but no action
was taken.
The next bill taken up was that OF
Frederick Mammele. who charged $40
each for erecting voting booths. Mr..
Chandler said he thought SIS was
fair price. and made a motion that the
bill be paid at that rate. The motion
was carried.
Mr.. Mammele stated after the meet
ing that he would not accept SIS. and
would take legal proceedings to get his
money. a number of small election
bills were paid.
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
Contributions Asked for the Poor

The Associated Charities will follow
its usual custom Of sending Christ
mas dinners to a number of deserving
poor families. A basket containing
poultry, vegetables and fruits is pro-
vided for each family, Toys and books
are added when there are children in
the family. To aid in this Christmas
work the Associated Charities will be
grateful for contributions Of money
provisions, clothing, books and toys.
Such donations can be sent to No COZ
West street on or before December %
or %.
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
MA Y REVOKE
COMMISSIONS
Fears City May Be Held Liable for
Acts of Corporations Special
Officers

AS result of the non-suit granted by
the judges of the Superior Court last
Friday in favor of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company against the plain
|iff, Joseph Roberts. in a damage suit
t will probably be decided by the Po-
dee Commission to recall all special
|)fcers' commissions. especially those
|)f railroad companies.
Roberts brought action against the
corporation for alleged false arrest. He
leposed that he was in the French
Iitreet station on the afternoon of Janu-
sry 3, 1902, waiting to meet his wife,
whom he expected TO arrive in the city
len train due to arrive between 5 and
O'Clock that afternoon. AT 5.35 O'Clock
10 was arrested by Special Officer John
iOrdy on a charge OF trespassing, and
Tas dismissed in City Court on tech
icality.
Artemas and Martin e. Smith repre-
ented the plaintiff, and Ward and
,ray the defendant company.
4 Mr.. Gray asked for q non-suit on
4 ne grounds that Officer GOrdy had not
4 cen connected with the railroad com
f any, and that there had been evidence
brought out to show that Mr.. Gcrdy
as appointed to act as a special Offices
v the Board Of Police Commissioners
Tr. Gray contended that corporations
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
HORSES AND COWS
BURNED To DEATH
Barn and Stables of Serrick
Shallcross, Near Odessa,
Destroyed by Fire
Special TO The Evenfng Journal.

MiddletOwn, Dec. 16.-The stables
and barn ON the farm Of Serick f.
Shallcross. Jr., between MiddletOwn
and Odessa. were totally destroyed by
fire late last night
About 11.20 o'clock Mr.. Shallcross
was awakened by a bright light shin
ing in his room. He arose, and on
looking out Of his window found his
barn tc be on fire.
he auickly called his men, and by the
time they reached the building this
roof had fallen in. The sparks from
the burning barn set fire co the stables
and before the live stock could be re-
moved twelve horses and fourteen head
of cattle were burned 10 death.
The loss will be $4,000. and is fully
covered with insurance. The buildings
were insured in the Cantwell Insurance
Company.
But five horses were saved. IA large
number of farming implements. which
were stored in the barn. were also
burned.
The origin of the fire is unknown,
but suspicious point to incendiarism.
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
PUSSY VISITS
A CANDY SHOP
Has the Time Of Her Career
and Incidentally Amuses
Passers-by

The traditional bull In a china shop
might cause more CONSERVATION, but
would not occasion half the amuse-
ment that a cat in a candy shop caused
pedestrians on Market street this
morning.
Pussy belonged TO the tortoise shell
family, and was beautifully marked.
She had big, soft eyes and a playful
disposition. She evidently had been
locked up over night, and when light
came she started on a tour Of investi-
cation. The prettily decorated Christ
mas window evidently pleased her
fancy most. She gamboled about the
miniature thatched-roofed house, play
ed with the tiny trees and little tin
horses that adorned the gravel walk
much as she would with mouse or as
a kitten would with ball.
She daintily stepped on the boxes OF
candies so temptingly displayed, and
rubbed her nose against a pile Of
toOihsome chocolate bon-hons. Her
long tail gracefully swept other piles
of confectiOns. She tried to climb a
rope of evergreen that stretched along
one side OF the window, and playfully
caught at the finger of man outside
pointed at her
Evidently Pussy was having the time
OF her life. and that she enjoyed the
! distinction of being gazed upon by the
world was shown by the knowing and
coquettish glances she bestowed upon
the crowd outside.
But her triumph was short-lived. The
| proprietor OF the store came, saw and
conquered. And how he yanked her
/ from the public gaze is another story.
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
BRIDGE MACHINERY OUT OF ORDER
Only Pedestrians Allowed to Cross
the Christana at Third Street
This Morning

Third street bridge is out of order
again. The continued wet weather is
responsible for the trouble this time,
Jas the continual dripping of the water
through the planks caused a fuse
to burn out last might, and the other
blew out this morning. The bridge was
turned by hand far enough to allow a
tug to go through.
Pedestrians are allowed to Cross the
bridge, but wagons and cars are barred.
The bridge is turned off so that the
south walk is Joined to the north
walk, thus preventing anything but
walkers to cross.
Electricians are working on the dam
aged parts, and it is expected it will
be in service some time this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
CAR UPSETS PEA COAL IN MUD
Man Had to Pick It Up While Ram
Fel--It Took Him About Four
Hours

A Brandywine Springs car ran into
a coal wagon, which was unloading pea
coal at the residence of John Nun
veier on Wilmington and Northern
avenue. Elsmere, yesterday afternoon.
The wagon was overturned and the
fine coal spilled in the mud. The ac-
cident took place about $50 o'clock
and it was after o'clock before the
driver had picked the coal from the
mud. During the time the rain and
sleet was falling, and the man, wei
to the skin, with no supper, was II
anything but a pleasant frame of mind
His replies to the chafning he received
at the hands of the suburbanites was
more artistic than chaste.