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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-11-21
TOOK A SHOT AT LEOPOLD
Italian Anarchists Tries TO Kill the King
of the Belgians-Culprit Is
Arrested.

Brussels, Nov 17-As King Leopold
was driving to church Saturday morn
il : to attend a TIE Deum in memory
# his late queen he was fired at twice
by an Italian, whose name later was
found to be Rubino He was imme-
diately arrested and saved by the po-
lice from the mob which would have
lynched him instanter. The king was
uninjured, and no other person was
hurt; one of the bullets passing I'M
comfortably close to an attendant, how
ever.
Brussels, Me-. 1S.-James Keir Har-
die, member of parliament, the for
mer chairman of the independent la
Dor party, and well-known labor lead
er, was arrested by the police here
yesterday on suspicion of having been
connected with the attempt made Sat-
urday by Generic Rubino to assas-
sinate King Leopold.
At the time of his arrest Hardie's
identity was unknown to the authOri-
ties. He was subsequently released,
and lodged a complaint at the British
legation
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-11-21
Mrs. Molineux Seeks Divorce.

Sioux Falls, s. D., Nov. 1S.-Mrs.
Roland B. Molineux, whose husband
was last week acquitted of murder aft
er two sensational trials, has arrived
here and will seek to procure divorce
on statutory grounds. She has taken
six months, the time necessary to pro-
cure a residence in this state sufficient
for divorce proceedings.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-11-21
j. N. v. RECOGNITION
One Of the First Things President
Mitchell Strikes for Before
the Commission.
DEMANDS IT IN HIS OPENING
Miners Leader the Chief Figure Of
the Days Inquiry.
Tells Over Again in the Form of State.
ment and Testimony the Case of
the Strikers-Salient
Features.

Scranton, Pa, Nov. 15.-The anthra-
cite coal strike commission yesterday
began the hearing Of testimony by
which it will determine whether or not
the WOrkmen are receiving fair and
just wages for their labor and wheth-
er their conditions should be improved.
The star witness for the miners
President John Mitchell-took the
stand in the afternoon and when the
commission adjourned at p. N. he
was still under the fire of cross-exam-
ination by David w. Wilcox, general
counsel of the Delaware and Hudson
company. 1t was trying day for the
miners leader, but he seemed to stand
the test we'll
Notable Day for the Region.
The opening of the sessions was a
notable day in the annals of the law
in the upper anthracite region. Such
an array of lawyers has never been
seen in this part of the state. In addi-
ton there was large number of mem
bers Of the bar present who came to
merely look on. The court room at
both sessions was packed almost to
suffocation, and scores of persons were
unable to gain admittance. Only one
Of the heads of the large coal COM
panies, Chairman Thomas, of the Erie,
was present. There were among the
spectators quite large number of
general superintendent and district
and mine superintendent, all of whom
took a deep interest in the proceedings
and some of them frequently made
notes.
Status of the Non-Union Men.
One of the questions which came up
before the commission was the adyis-
ability of hearing counsel on behalf of
the non-unioD men who remained at
work during the strike. Attorney John
Il. Lenahan, one of the attorneys for
the nOn-uniOn men, asked the commits
sion what his status before the arbi-
traitors was. Judge Gray Informed him
the question would be taken under
consideration, and that an answer
would probably be given him today
Mitchell, before taking the witness
stand, presented the miners side of
the case in a 6,OO0-word statement
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-11-21

He Brings UP Recognition of the U. Nj. w.
Very Distinctly.

Mitchelrs statement was repetition
of the arguments he has heretofore
used in supporting the strike - that
the work was not sufficiently remu-
nerative; that it was more dangerous
than similar work; that the pay sys-
tenn is dishonest = the pay by the
car instead of the legal ton; that eight
hours is the standard days work in
mines. In the matter of comparative
wages Mitchell named the bituminous
coal miners and the miners in silver.
gold, copper and iron mines as men,
who get better wages for similar and
less hazardous work
The recognition of the U. M. w.
is the most interesting question be-
fore the commission, principally be-
cause, the proposition made by the
operators upon which the commission
is founded absolutely shuts out the
q. M. w. and requires the investiga-
ton to be one purely between the men
in each mine and their employers. But
Mitchell ignored this in his opening
and said: 1--WE demand recognition
because weknow that permanent peace
and friendly relations can be best main
tanned through a trade agreement with
the organization which our people have
elected to join. Fully 80 per cent of
the employees of the anthracite coal
mines are members of it from choice.
they desire to retain their membership
and they desire to retain their mem
bership in it.
1T was the United Mine Workers
Of America that conferred with the
president Of the United States in rela-
ton to the submission of the issues in
volved in the coal strike to this COM
mission; it was the United Mine Work
ers Of America that was requested w
the president to end the strike; it was
the United Mine Workers that sent the
men back to work, and it is the United
Mine Workers of America that pledged
to accept the award of this commits
sion.'
In closing Mitchey outlined an agree
ment between the Z. NJ. w. and the
operators covering the anthracite
mines. During the hearing the state
ment was brought out for the first
time since the late strike was inaug-
urated that the union had disbursed
$1,5OO,O0O among the union and nom
union men who were on strike.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-11-21
Presidents Son Is Better.

Washington. Nov. 1S.-Further ex-
animation of young Theodore Roose-
velt's eyes proves that there is moth
ing more seriously wrong with them
than slight weakness of the muscles.
Surgeon General Rixey expects them
to be perfecEy strong again within ten
days, but the boy may not return to
school at Groton. Mass, until after
Thanksgiving.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-11-21
Three Convicts Escape from Train.

Monon, Ind, Nov. 14.-While officers
from the Jefferson reformatory We're
transferring thirty convicts from the
reformatory to the penitentiary at
Michigan City, three men jumped from
a MOnon passenger coach window just
before the train reached this city. The
three convicts escaped to the woods,
and it is believed none was wounded
by shots fired by the officers.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-11-21
Aged Woman Burned to Death

Chicago, Nov. 1S.-Mrs. Josephine
Thrcia, "a years old, was burned to
death in the kitchen of her home, 226
West Polk street. She was helpless,
and died without making a cry loud
enough to be heard on the street. Her
son left the house early in the morning
for his work 1t is believed that while
moving about the kitchen range Mrs.
Thrcia's dress caught fire.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-11-21
ROhbed of the PAYROLL.

Chicago, Nov. 1S.-John Anderson,
a clerk in the office of Michael Rold
235 Cherry avenue, looked up from the
pay roll upon which he was working
to gaze into the muzzles of four re-
volvers Two men, who had entered
quietly, then proceeded to rob the
place. The robbers secured $1,000 in
currency, with which Rold's employees
were to have been paid, and an equal
amount in checks.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-11-21
Commissioners Sargent in California.

San Francisco, Nov. 14.-UniteG
States Commissioner of immigration
Sargent has arrived here. He said his
visit to the west is largely for the
purpose of becoming acquainted with
the workings of the service and with
officials
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-11-21
Rumor of an Egg Corner.

Reading, Pa, Nov. 1S.-Eastern
Pennsylvania is suffering from a
scarcity of eggs. Farmers say they
are getting few and what there are
in the market here are selling for from
% to "a cents dozen. The scarcity
is said to be due to a corner in eggs
dealers predict the price will be so
cents a dozen before the holidays
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-11-21
Secretary Wilson Is Better.

Washington Nov. 1S.-Secretary
Wilson, who has been confined to his
residence since his return from cam
paign work in the west, is rapidly re-
covering and will be able to resume his
duties at the agricultural department
in a day or two. The secretary over
taxed his strength, and came home
quite exhausted.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-11-21
aDeacon. White sells Ont.

New York, Nov. IA. Stephen v.
White, familiarly known in Wall street
as Deacon" White has sold his seat
on the New York Stock Exchange fer
$4,000.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-11-21
Business Man Kills Himself.

Chicago, Nov. 14.-Alexander Brin,
a Chicago business man, committed
suicide at the Plankinton House, Mil
waukee, by taking carbolic acid Brin
was the head of the Aluminium Nov
city company, 255 Dearborn street No
motive for the deed is known by his
friends
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-11-21
cvclone Hits a Part of Texas.

Dallas, Tex, Nov. 1S.-Reports re-
ceived here state that a cyclone swept
over the country north of Terrell, dew
astating farm property for distance
of several miles. Six persons are re-
ported injured, two of them probably
fatally.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-11-21
Bulgarian Cabinet Resigns.

Sofia, Bulgaria, Nov. 15.-The cabi-
net has resigned on account of per-
s0nal differences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06
DASHES INTO CHURCH


Motorman Harry clifford. who was in
charge OF Capital Traction car 2016. had an
exciting experience coming down the B
street hill just south of the Capitol this
morning. The car became unmanageable
and descended the hill at a rapid rate OF
speed, jumping the track at the curve. Con-
ductor John Brewer was on the rear plat
form. and three or four passengers were
In the car. While the excitement was In
tense for a short time nobody made an
effort to leave the car until 1t was brought
to stop by running against the Israel Col
ored Methodist Church. Before reaching
the church the car carried away an iron
fence and. made scrap iron of lamp post.
The car windows were shattered and the
dashboard damaged
The mOtorman remained at his post until
the crash came, although he was in danger
OF being Killed after the heavy vehicle LETT
the track. So great was the speed Of the
car that part Of the curbing was torn away
ana great hole was made in the parking
In front of the church. Part Of the foun-
dation OF the church structure was torn out
and the cornerstone was slightly damaged.
when the traffic was unusually light, and
this probably explains why there were no
casualties. What caused the accident no
one has yet explained. A force Of men from
the company's shops soon reached the scene
OF the accident and returned the car to the
track. Later in the day man was kept
on duty on the hill to see that sand enough
to prevent repetition of the accident was
kept on the tracks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06
The BischoF Concerts.

The announcement of the twenty-second
season of the Bischoff course of concerts
at the Congregational Church is now made.
There will be four concerts on Tuesday
evenings, January ID, February II, March
II and Wednesday evening, April 10.
The first concert will be given by Mr..
Ernest Lent, the distinguished violoncello
soloist, and his Young Ladies String
Quartet" with vocal numbers by Mrs. Elsie
Bond Bischoff, soprano; Miss Edna Scott
Smith, contraMo, and others.
The first part of the program of the Sec
ond concert will consist of miscellaneous
numbers, while the second part will be de-
voted to the presentation of the Persian
Garden" cycle of solos, duets and quar-
tets, by Liza Lehman. The words are from
the Persian of Omar Khayyam, and the ar
lists selected for this work are Mrs. Nellie
Wilson Shir-Cliff, soprano; Miss Elizabeth
Antoinette Stuart, contralto; Mr. Douglass
G. Miller, tenor, and Mr. ]. Walter Hum
phrey, bass.
The program of the third concert will
consist of miscellaneous selections of both
vocal and instrumental music, and the ar
lists will be of our best local talent.
At the last concert of the season the
work to be presented will be Haydns ora
torio, 1.-The Seasons" the soloists being the
Congregational Church Quartet, while the
choruses will be sung by the church choir.
The sheet for reserved seats will be open
at Jno. F. Ellis & Co.'S Monday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06
FOB PUBLIC BATHING BEACH.
Commissioners Ask the Secretary Of
War for Space,

The District Commissioners have address,
ed letter to the Secretary of War request
ing his agreement to the use, for public
bathing purposes, of the portion Of the
tidal reservoir in Potomac Park, 400 feet
long by 200 feet wide. next to the retaining
wall Of the reservoir and beginning at a
point 500 feet west Of the inlet to the inner
basin. The Commissioners say that they
desire to place at that point barges or other
floats, constructed to carry dressing rooms
and other conveniences for the accommoda-
ton of bathers, under proper regulations
for the preservation of peace. order and
proper sanitary conditions. In the opinion
of the Commissioners the agreement sug-
gested is authorized in the paragraph in the
sundry civil appropriation law approved
uance of the former bathing beach on the
east shore of the tidal reservoir.
The Commissioners say that pursuant to
a provision in the District appropriation
law approved July /, 1902. the sum Of 81, 200
is being utilized in the establishment of a
bathing beach at the new site on the inner
basin, including the erection of bath house
accommodations and other works. 1T is
believed, however" say the Commissioners,
that large class of patrons, including ex-
pert swimmers generally, would prefer the
more extended bathing facilities and cooler
water during the heated term, which the
contiguous tidal reservoir would afford"
The letter has been referred to Gen. Gill
lespie, chief Of engineers for report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06
Masquerade Ball.

Camp No. 1 of the Patriotic Order of
America gave a grand masquerade ball
Thursday evening last, and, all things con-
sidered, 1t met with great success. The spe-
cial feature Of the entertainment was the
awarding of two $50 gold pieces to the two
best characters. The successful characters
were 1.-The Rube' and RIP Van Wrinkle"
Mr.. E. Lawrence Phillips portraying the
former and Mr.. Fritz Shaffer the latter
After the awarding the prizes by Bond
Browning a short speech was made by Mr.
Phillips and Mr.. Shaffer, thanking the
camp.
The committee in charge consisted Of
Mrs. ]. r. Crowley, chairman; Mr.. George
Weber, secretary; Mrs. Wagner, treasurer;
Mesdames Geo. Weber, Maxwell, O'Dono-
hoe, Spalding, Mahoney. Messrs. Comma
dore ]. r. Sutton, Maxwell, O'Donohoe,
Ballinger and ]. R. Crowley, floor manager.
ger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06
Be satlsfied-eat Sugar Loaf Bread.-Adv
Ordered by Commissioners.

The Commissioners have ordered that
Emanuel Derr, inspector in the water de-
partment, is directed to proceed from
Lynchburg, Va, to Emaus, Pa. on COM
pletion Of his service for said department
at the former place.
That 1,157 feet. more or less, Of 6-inch
water main be laid in Rhode Island avenue
between LIST and orth Capitol street north
west, at an estimated cost of 81 ,157.
That catch basin be constructed on the
south side of Columbia road. west of 10Th
street, at an estimated cost Of $75, charge
able to the current appropriation for main
and pipe sewers.
That the time for the completion Of con-
tract No. 1893, with Andrew Gleason for
constructing section c of the Tiber creek
and New Jersey avenue high level intercept
ing sewer, is hereby extended without PEN
atty or cost Of inspection for twenty-one
days from November 80, 1902, the delay not
being due to fault of the contractor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06
Off for Moundsville.

The following prisoners, convicted in the
locaal criminal courts, were taken to the
penitentiary at Moundsville, w. Va, last
night:
VIM. Carroll, violation Of the law Of the
age OF consent, ten years; James Bradley.
larceny, two years; Robert Diggs, assault
with dangerous weapon, one year and one
day.
John Wagner, Lon Richardson and VIM
Twine housebreaking, three years each
Edward Winslow and VIM. Hammond, as
sault with dangerous weapon, two years
each; James Mcclure, housekeeping and
larceny, four years; Harry McNab, assault
to kill, six years.
Lawrence Norman, murder, for life; How
ard Talbot, larceny from the person, two
years; Edward NJ. Dana, false pretenses
two years; Charles Rogers, HOUSEKEEPING
four years: Charles Johnson assault with
dangerous weapon, one year and one day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06
FOR RENT OFFICES.
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ip The Evening Star building at
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
Columbia Lodge Election.

The following officers for the ensuing Ma
sonic year were elected last evening by Co.
lumbia Lodge, No. 8, F. A. A. NJ: Frank B.
Curtis w. NJ; Andrew Kenier, g. W.; Jo-
seph Solomon, J. W.; W. s. Macgil, secre-
tary (re-elected); John r. Sutton, treasurer
Ge-elected); T f. Schumacher, s. D.; s. Por-
ter House, ]. D.; Walter H. Oliver s. s.. /;
Walter b. Harrison, ]. S.; A. F. Mcmillan,
trustee; VIM. P. Tullock, corporator Ma
sonic Hall Association; W. w. Wetzel, dele
gate to ST Johns Mite Association; Her
bert Wright, delegate to Masonic board of
relief; A NJ. Muzzy, representative on
board Of managers l.. r., No. 2; j. M. Vale,
representative N. Masonic Temple Asso-
citation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06
AN OLD BEACON REMOVED.
River Pilots Miss the Red Light at
the Arsenal Point

In making straight the line of the Wash-
ing barracks park along the harbor In or
der to build the new sea wall a gas lamp
with a red globe, which for years stood at
the southwest corner of the park, was re-
moved. This light was used by vessels
coming up the river On dark nights as a
guide to the entrance to harbor, and as a
warning to steer clear Of the rocky re-
mains of the old arsenal wharf. which jut
way out into the channel at this point and
which are hidden by only a few feet of
water. For vessel to run upon this would
mean serious damage, if not loss of the
boat. The warning light is greatly missed
by the riyermen and an effort Is to be made
to have the United States army engineer
officials re-establish it. The presence of the
dangerous pile of rocks at the mouth of the
harbor and only few feet away from
deep water is to be brought to the attention
OF Colonel Chas. j. Allen, the engineer in
charge of the Improvement of the Poto-
mac, with the hope that he will have them
removed while the improvements are be-
ing made to the Washington barracks wa
ter front.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06
Lodge Officers Chosen,

At. the annual communication Of Benja-
min B. French Lodge, No. Is, F. A. A. M
held on December /, 1902. the following Off
GERS were chosen for the year ending De-
cember. 1903: Harry A. Fellows, w. M
Noel w. Barksdale, s. w; Townley A. Nc
kee, j. W.; e. st. Clair Thompson, secre-
tary; James T. Gibbs, treasurer; Rev. John
NJ. Schick, chaplain Jonathan Lewis, IT,,
marshal; Andrew Wilson, 8. D.; Arthur L.
Bryant, ]. D.; Joseph O. Harrison, s. s..
Frank Byram, ]. s.. John J. Hill, tiler
The representatives Of the various fnan-
cial and charitable interests Of the lodge
were all reelected The lodge is entering
upon the fiftieth year of its existence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06
INTERURBAN RAILROAD
PURCHASE OF THE STEAM LINE
TO ANNAPOLIS.
Washington and Baltimore Electric
Company Will Turn It Into
an Electric Road.

The railroad from Annapolis to Annapo-
lis junction. distance of twenty miles,
has been bought by the Washington, Balti-
more and Annapolis Electric Railway Com
pany The property is controlled by the
Baltimore and Annapolis Short Line Rail-
road Company. The capital stock has a
par value of s35S0c0 and there is a mort
gage of less amount than the capital stock.
1t Is understood that the sum to be paid
exceeds the amount of the mortgage. The
plans of the electric company embraced the
construction of road from Odenton to
Annapolis and the purchase of the steam
road will avoid the necessity of building u
line between these points.
The electric road, which is controlled by
Cleveland interests, is now engaged In con-
structng a road between this city and Bal
timore and Annapolis. A power house Is
being built at Hyattsvife to furnish the
motive power. Traffic arrangements have
been made with the Washington Electric
Company, SO that an entrance into the Dis
trfct will be secured over the eastern ex-
tension Of the Columbia line. The cars are
to come into the city at 18th and II streets
northeast both from Baltimore and Annap-
oils.
The property will be turned over to the
purchaser about the beginning Of the pres
ent year. The building operations will be
pushed and it Is expected that the lines be-
tween this city and Baltimore and Annap-
oils will be ready to be operated by No
vember l. 1903
Negotiations are said to be in progress
for the purchase of valuable property at
the corner of North West street, Church
Circle and West street, Annapolis, upon
which. It is said the electric railway will
build handsome station, waiting room and
office building This contemplated purchase
includes the Arundel building, the largest
office building in the city; a large frame
dwelling belonging to Mr. Cyrus N. Joyce
of this city and a small house adjoining
the Arundel building. The proposed site is
at the exact terminus Of the electric rail-
ways franchise in that city, and would be
the very best and most central place for It.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06
Masonic LODGE Election.

At the last stated communication of King
David Lodge. No. %. F. A. A. NJ, Brook
land. D. c.. the following officers were
elected and installed: Worshipful master,
Willard j. Holmes: senior warden, Daniel
G. Davis: Junior warden, Ebenezer South
all: secretary. M. D. Null; treasurer, John
=. Lord Ge-elected) senior deacon, Marvin
M. Mclean: junior deacon, William H. Nc
Cray: senior steward, julius Ulke, jr; jun
ior steward. Matthew A. Cram; trustees,
Hiram ]. Penrod and John B. Lord (both
re-elected): delegate to ST Johns Mite So
c1ety. Chas. E. Baldwin (re-elected); repre-
sentative to Masonic board of relief, M.
D. Null (re-elected..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06
Grant Post Election.

At regular meeting of U. S. Grant Post,
No. 6, Department of the Potomac, G. A.
R., held Friday evening, December 8. 1902,
the following named officers were elected
to serve the ensuing year: Commander, F.
L. McKenna: senior vice commander H. M.
Bennett: junior vice commander, Burton r.
Ross; surgeon. DIR. A. NJ. Daniels; chaplain,
Joseph E. Clifford; quartermaster, Fred G..
Calvert; officer of the day, Charles w.
Sherwood: officer of the guard. William A.
Sellers; adjutant, John L. Young; sergeant
major, R. Emmett Smith; Quartermaster
sergeant, Philip NJ O'Bryon.
Representatives to department encamp-
ment: H. M. Bennett, Joseph E. Clifford,
Fred G. Calvert. DR.. A. M. Daniels; alter
nates Burton r. Ross. Frank A. Clark,
Marcus NJ Thomas, Charles w. Sherwood.