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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-11-13
nnaksr onalitx Sold.

The Quaker Quality, Philadelphia
publication owned by j. Barton Chey-
ney, formerly of Every Evenings staff,
has been sold to A. j. Drexel Biddle
of Philadelphia. In the future the
paper will be called People. 1t will be
issued weekly and devoted to Philadel-
phia society news. Mr.. Biddle will be
the editor,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-11-13
A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

John Ruth Badly Injured by Tree which
Fell on Him.
John Ruth of Edge Moor was severely
injured Friday by a tres falling
upon him.
He was brought to this city and
taken to the Delaware Hospital, where
it was found that be had received a
scalp wound, a broken leg, sprained
back and other injuries.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-11-13
Important Property peal..

The following sales of real estate
we're recorded at the City Registry
Bureau Friday: The Mccullough
Building, at the northwest corner of
Fifth and Walnut streets, by Catherine
M ]. SNOWFALL to Rafael di Guglielno,
for IS, 600; drug store property at the
southeast corner of Tenth and Adams
streets, by John O. Wilson and wife to
j. Clifford Mecannon, for $4,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-11-13
Death OF a Former .Act,r.

Los Angeles, Gal, Nov 5, Harry
Mainhall, once a widely Know actor,
is dead at St. Agnes Hosrital Main
hall came to Los Angeles six months
ago from Arizona, suffering from con
sumption. he had been assoc ated in
former years with Booth, Jarrett
wallack and other prominent actors.
He was married to Jeffries Lewis, now
on the stage somewhere in tine asst
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-11-13
Fire Loss Of s5o.ooa.

Dunbar, Pa, Nov. {. Fir today
destroyed an entire business a Id resi-
denoe block on Woodvills aver ue, en-
failing a loss OF $50, O01 Am ing the
sufferers by the fire ar o. z, Clark,
ieweler, MoGee 4 Co. ,grocers, Easton's
drug store and Fultz's unde taking
establishment The origin OF the ire
Is unknown.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-11-13
Finger Mashed.

While at work at the Pusey & Jones
Co. Thursday Charles Heiuel, aged
62 years, living at l717 Delaware ave-
nue., had finger badly mashed. He
was removed to the Homeopathic Hos
-pital.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-11-13
COUNTY FINANCES.

The Treasurer's Report for the Last Fiscal
Year.
According to the report of the county
auditors, Charles G. Kurtz and L.
Scott Townsend, the receipts and dis
burssments of Receiver Of Taxes and
County Treasurer Horace G. Rettew,
for the fiscal year ended June 30th
we're as follows:
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-11-13
Evan..L.aob wedding.

Miss Iva Sellers Evans and William
Pierce Leach, both of Brsndywine
hundred, we're married last night
week by Rev. W. L. Lewis, d. d.,
in Mt. Pleasant NJ. E. Church.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-11-13
POSTMASTER AT STATE ROAD.

Washington, Nov. 7.-Keturah Z. Rit-
tenhouse has been appointed fourth
class postmaster at State Road, New
Castle county, Delaware.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-11-13
POSTMASTER AT CANNON.

Washington, Nov. s-Robert l.
Brown today was appointed fourth
class postmaster at Cannon, Sussex
county, Del.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-11-13

The recount in the Thirteenth dis
trict resulted in the following totals
giving the election to Aspril:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-18
HAD CONFERENCE
 WITH PRESIDENT
COMMISSION TO SETTLE STRIKE WILL PROBABLY MEET IN WASHINGTON-A LONG DISCUS SION OF SITUATION.

Washington, October IT, = Brigadier General John M Wilson, the military member of the coal strike arbitration commission, and Col. Carroll D. Wright, recorder of the commission, had an ex- tended conference with President Roose- welt today. They discussed pretty fully the events leading up to the appoint ment of the commission and tentatively some arrangements for it's work. On leaving the White House General Wilson said 1t was yet too early to discuss Tor publication the work of the commission. He indicated the body would be organized in Washington, but when and where It's sitting would be held were details which would be worked out by the commission itself It is known that the commission will not begin its labors formally until the miners shall have agreed to it.
 Later in the day E. w. Parker. the mining expert of the commission called at the White House with Dr. David T. Day of the geological survey and for maliy accepted his appointment. MT. Parker remained with the President and Colonel Wright for considerable time It is not announced yet how the expenses of the commission will De paid The civilian commissioners will De entitled to a per diem fixed by the President, but from what fund the amount will be paid has not been determined
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-18
SHAW WAS WISE.
Financiers Praise Him for Action In
 Purchasing Bonds.

Washington, October 17-The action of Secretary Shaw in offering to buy bonds for the sinking fund to relieve the pres ent stringency in the money market is favorable commented on by financiers here. It is pointed out that the S15,0OO,00O fours which the secretary expected to ob- tain under this offer will result in put ting into circulation about $20,0O0.000 which at this late date in crop moving will, beyond reasonable doubt. carry the coun- try safely over the criiss which is an- nualiy expected at this period
 Although the secretary's offer was not made public until noon today the assist ant treasury at New York at 4 o'clock reported to the department that ss.2O3, 400 had been already deposited in the sub treasury there. Of this amount 900 were in fours. the acceptance of which the secretary has had under considera- tion for several days. It is expected that ly tomorrow at least $7,o00000 addi- tional will have been offered and &C., cepted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-18

side of the screen so as to prevent spec tators from leaning against 1t. The field is so arranged that a plain view of the battle ground can be had from any of the grand stands A place for the carriages has been provided on the southern end of the park.
 'Though the men are liable to be changed without notice the lineup today will be something like this:
 Auburn-Ward. right end; Hill or Pierce right tackle; Venable or Kettles, right guard Markle, center; Elmer or Pierce, left guard; Lacy left tackle; Patison, left end, Smith (capt1 quarterback; Webb or Mitchell, left halfback; Lay or Stokes, right half back; Allison or Eiehelberger, fullback
 University-Sherrlll, right end; Jones, right tackle; Lett right guard; Gwin, center: Arlington, left guard; Peavey, left tackle; Lodge, left end; McCorvey, quar- terback; Stickney, left half back; Smith, right halfback; Forman. rullback.
 Sponsors-Auburn: Miss Kate Smith, Miss George Weatherly, Miss Alice Moore. Tuscaloosa: Miss Helen Smith, Miss Corrie Rouse. Miss Millie Nabb.
 Umpire, c. H. Mies.
 Referee, Sid Jones.
 Timekeeper, MT. Ferguson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-18
WILL PURCHASE ALL BONDS. Syndicate Proposes to Buy All 7onda
 Sold to Secretary Shaw.

New York. October 17.-It was definite ly learned at the National City bank to- day that a syndicate headed by that bank is to sell s150O00o0 in these bonds to the government. The syndicate Is made up of the National City bank, Harvey Fisk & Sons. Fisk & Robinson, Farson. Leach & Co.,. and vermilye & Co. The government having agreed to the purchase of five millions at 13S fiat and any amount more of these bonds at the price named in Secretary Shaw's of fer, nine millions were turned in today by the syndicate and the remainder will be put in later.
 Some of the members of the syndicate are turning their bonds over to the Na- tional City bank for delivery to the sub- treasury and others are turning the bonds into the sub-treasury direct. But the government checks made out at the sub-treasury in payment, will all be made out to the credit of the National City bank, which will make the distribution among the members of the syndicate.
 Vice President Vanderlip of the Na- tional City bank has represented Sec retary Shaw in the remainder of the sym dicate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-18

nothing to gain by a condition of this kind. It would not be any advantage to any one
 We should tax big corporations by na- tional law. Bring the interested parties forward put them on oath, interrogate them about their concerns and have the law so drawn that where certain un- healthy combinations are found to exist, lay on the tax. Make it unprontable for such to do business and think you have the remedy. But while this may be agi- tated during the coming congress, the remedy may prove a little too strong"
 T have always felt confident that when the whole matter has been gone over, the Nicaraguan route will be accepted as the only practical location. Mir. Mckinley, with the wisest policy wnlcn was eve.' exhibited by any President, was firm friend of the plan, and Mr. Roosevelt who Is enthusiastically sincere and honest is carrying out his policy
 Recent railway developments indicate that J. P. Morgan and the other great fnanciers have accepted the fact that the isthmian canal must be constructed. He recognize the fact that the canal will be built and he wishes to control the great tonnage which must be carried from all over the country east of the Mississippi and south of the St. Lawrence to Pensa- cola, Mobile, New Orleans and Galveston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-18
PRIESTESS KILLS
 HERSELF BY GAS
IDA cRADDock, PASTOR OF THE "CHURCH OF THE YOGA," DIES RATHER THAN FACE JUDGE AND SENTENCE.

New York, October 17.-In fear of an- other term in prison or spending the baI- ance of her days in an insane asylum Miss Ida Craddoek, high priestess and pastor of the Church of the Yoga" in Chicago and missionary here of her pe- culiar belief. committed suicide today by inhaling gas Her body was found by her mother, Mrs. Decker, by whom the suicide was to have been accompanied to the United States court to be sem fenced under a conviction for sending obscene matter through the mails.
 Fear of this sentence and also that her mother was planning to have her com mitted to an asylum led to the suicide She left a most affectionate letter to her mother, in which she said:
 q will not consent to go to the asylum, as you are evidently planning to have me gO."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-18
RumOred Locals NH Instruct
 Delegates Not to Accept
TROUBLE 1T HEADQUARTERS
Miners Said to Want Operators to Dis charge Nen-union Men, Drop Suits and Recognize
 the Union.

Scranton. Pa. October H.-Reports were circulated tonight that locals of the United Mine Workers in West Scran- ton, Pittston and some other localities had voted to instruct their delegates to oppose the acceptance of the operators proposition unless the companies would agree to discharge the non-unon men. take back all the old employees. drop the suits instituted against strikers and re- cognize the union. It was impossible to verify these reports but they are per- sistently and generally circulated
 A significant fact in connection with this was the concern of District Presdaht Nichols today over a published report that he was at the head of movement to oppose the acceptance of the proposi- ton.
 This report" said MT Nichols this evening, lis doing no end of mischief It has caused our men to view the prop osition with suspicion and when they suspected it they commenced to look for the flaws which they supposed l had found in it. l have heard of locals in different places being disposed to vote against the proposition and l must admit it Is causing some worry at headquar- ters. I am satisfied however, that the convention will accept the proposition."
 Twill the leaders of the United Mine Workers give the members any advice or instructions regarding their conduct to- wards the non-union men?' was asked of MT. Nicholls-
 q do not think so" replied MT. Nicholls. q do not see that we are called upon to ask our men to take these fellows to their hearts and treat them as they would a dear friend. In 1900 I advised that the non-unionists be treated in l friendly manner, with view of winning them over. l do not propose to do su again. l don't think we want them
 A box of explosives, containing ten links of giant powder, two SACKS or gun powder, two sticks of dynamite and partly burned fuse was found in a re- gently vacated house owned by non- union man at Grassy Island, near the Thirteenth regements camp last night.
 A defect in the fuse prevented an ex- plosion, which would have demolished the building. The find was made by soldiers acting as an escort to the owner of the house. Henrick Bargoka, when he went to board up the windows. Four foreigners suspected of knowing something of how l the explosives came there are in the guard house awaiting a hearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-18
MORGAN TALKS
 OF MANY THINGS
ALABAMA SENATOR DISCUSSES STRIKE, POLITICS, TRUSTS AND THE NICARAGUA CANAL-THE STRIKE WILL WORRY SENATE.

Baltimore October 11-Sen. John T Morgan of Alabama, who is visiting in this city, was interviewed today on the coal strike and on the isthmian canal outlook Speaking of President Roose- velt's success in bringing about arbitra- ton the senator said:
 q am very glad that a modus vivendi has apparently been formed and should think the republican situation would be relieved considerably. In matter where the comfort and prosperity of the whole people are concerned we should not en- certain any question of party advantage, but should consider the general welfare.
 "But the strike question has only been put to sleep for time. You will md much debate and attempted legislation Tn congress and in legislatures of states containing mines, which meet this winter, concerning the status of mines. The so- called question of capital and labor is a broad one"
 ''Mr Hill in New York has taken the wrong idea of handling the fuel ques- tion--through the exercise of the right Of eminent domain. It is a municipal mat ter the regulation of a public utility such as a ferry, turnpike or street railway. Attorney General Knox ex- pressed the right idea when he said;
 Let the common law define the wrong and then frame the statute to apply the remedy The common law has defined the right of the state or municipality to make regulations for the health, com fort convenience or protection or the public for hundreds of years
 '.I do not see that the democrats have anything to gain by controlling the next house of representatives. I do not believe the democrats of this country want to constitute themselves a clog to legisla- tion. vet that result would naturally fol- low. With the two branches of congress of opposite political faith the government would be seriously embarrassed. There Is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-18
LOCALS VOTING FOR DELEGATES ID THE
 CONFERENCE

wilkesbarre, Pa. October n.-In ac- cordance with the call issued yesterday by the executive board of the anthracite districts of the miners union all locals" through the coal field began electing del egates today to the convention which will be held here next Monday to consider the acceptance or rejection of the arbitration plans submitted by President Roosevelt. Most of the local unions held their meet ings tonight. They all will have been held by tomorrow noon.
 It is practically certain that majority of the delegates will come to the con- vention instructed to vote in favor of ae- cepting the arbitration scheme. The prominent officials of the union say there is no fear that the opposition will be strong enough to donate the efforts Of those who favor ending the strike by arbitrating their difficulties with the op- orators.
 President Mitchell does not care to am ticipate the action of the convention, but from his manner it is taken that he has not the slightest doubt as to the result. He will go into the convention and make d slIollB 5pSSSh AoA etiN oo1 - arbitration scheme. The indications arc that there will be much debate on va rious features of the arbitration plan The conditions at some collferies are dlT- erent from those existing at other places
 The principal question to be discussed before the plan is accepted by the miners will be that of taking care of all the men. The conditions of the mines are such that all workmen cannot be given work im- mediately, and some will have to wait for weeks before the companies can take care of them. The operators will not dis miss the non-union men in order to give employment to a returning striker. It is understood the union will take care of all such men who fail to find immediate employment.
 It is estimated that 25 per cent of the collieries will be in operation on the first day after the suspension is over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-18

xzza RE the shadows have fallen over the West End gridiron today H1 orange and blue or the crimson and white will be trailing in dust. and while one section of Alabama is obscured in athletic gloom the other will be eff fervescent with joy.
 Auburn and the University of Alabama will fight their annual battle before a crowd of Birmingham spectators this afternoon and as the hour draws near for the clash of the long haired gladia- tors the result is problematical
 With an abundance of orange and blue ribbon the Auburn squad, eighteen strong, arrived at 10 o'clock last night and from the appearance of the men they will play the game of their life. The men are not up to the average in foot ball weight, but all of them are swift. strong and wiry, and will depend on fast playing to win.
 The University team will arrive at noon today over the Alabama Great Southern railroad and after a nasty dinner at the Florence will immediately repair to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-18
Many Claims Settled.

Chattanooga. October 17.-united States Internal Revenue Collector A. J. Tyler of the second collection district of Ten nessee district of Tennessee. made q statement today that 400 claims have been filed in this district for rebate of tax on tobacco and snuff under the act of March ?, 1901, amounting to 25.S62.S4, and have all been paid. There are also on fife 929 claims under the act of April 12, 1902. aggregating $47. 1852, now being examined and scheduled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-18
Limit $5000 a Week.

New York, October 17--NIillionaires who are members of the new Atlantic club ir Piccadily will not be allowed to lose more than s50OO week at play. according to the rules. says London dispatch tc the Tribune. The club will be a common meeting place for well known men and capitalists on both sides of the Atlantic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-18
Might Learn Something.

"One business man might thus learn of another what is the character of our organization Many soft coal operators have publicaly declared that they would not dispense with our cooperation and would deem it disaster if compelled to get back to the chaotic conditions which existed when their labor was morgan ized Upon our past record we are Will ing to stand or fall. We have, time and time again. invited the anthracite oper- ators to adopt these business methods and to deal with us on this basis. De- suite repeated rebuffs we persisted but they resented any attempt upon our part to organize the employees; they refused our overtures for amicable discussion, and possible satisfactory adjustment or wage differences in joint conference They refused to have any dealings with their l employes except as individuals; they re- fused concessions and refused arbitration; they put their backs against the wall or nreiudice and their faces arbitrarily ! against progress; they thought them selves stronger than the greaI union principle, which is making such strides throughout the world; that while combining their corporations and pool ing their interests in hard and fast al- dances. they could deny the men who worked for them the right to organize l and speak through their organization.
 We Are Responsible.
 .eWhen the inevitable conflict came on | thev attempted to justify themselves up- l on the false plea that ours Is an ire l snonsible organization; when we demon- | strated our responsibility and reliability | they then asserted that we were a law less organization which was dominating bv violence When society attempted to interfere to settle the strike, they de- i clared their divinely appointed right to settle the strike, they declared their divinely appointed right to be let alone. When representatives of national and state governments tried to mediate they resented such 'meddllng by politicians,
 hut thanks to you. Mir President and to the people, they have been brought to a realization of the fact that the interests or welfare of the American people cannot be ignored with impunity. By the eminent trihunal which you have named we have confidence that justice will be done our neonle. We are glad to have a chance to anrear before such e court empowered to consider and dispose of all questions at issue. First among these is the demand of the mine workers for increased wages and a reduction in the hours of labor; second, is the relation wnfcn ought to exist between the employers and the or ganization which the men have formed and which they authorize to speak for them.
 .Trom this arbitration we hope and be- lieve will come complete, satisfactory and permanent solution of the troubles which have vexed the anthracite field from time immemorial. Respectfully yours. JOHN MIICHELL' ~President U. M. w. A"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-18
Wanted Fair Wages.


 First fair wages and just conditions of labor, conditions just to both operator and miners. We have never made de- mands beyond the ability of the industry to pay on a basis of equitable division of profits between labor and capital
 Second amicable relations between employers and employees, the latter speaking through their organization and their organizatio aiding the companies in maintaining discipline; adjusting all difficulties by conciliatory methods, averting local strikes and lockouts, and securing stable and satisfactory condi- tions to the industry. Our organization by the same method by which we have proposed here, has secured just such re- lations and just such results in the coal fields of the country
 "We invite scrunity and investigation of our record and character. In the soft coal fields we have joint conferences with the operators and with them we ad- just differences, we sign point agree ments together, we preserve discipline, settle disputes and maintain harmony and stability in the trade. We have ask ed the anthracite operators to inquire of the soft coal operators how well they are pleased with their business relations with us whether or not we keep agree ments and render satisfactory service for wages paid our members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-18

grounds. They staid at home yesterday for final practice and reports from Tuscaloosa say the men showed up as well as could be expected. Forman made several good runs and Arlington. Var sty's 21O-pound guard, was good on de- fense. Few fumbles were made and the interference was better than usual.
 Tuscaloosa outweighs Auburn several pounds to the man, but the orange and blue admirers say Auburn's swiftness will offset this handicap in flesh and done.
 The game will be called promptly at 3 o'clock rain or shine. and though the time of halves has not been decided upon, it will probably be 25 minutes The grounds have been arranged similar to the great gridirons of the east, and the players and spectators will be protected against interference from people crowd ing on the field. A fence of wire netting has been erected around the entire grid iron proper so that no one can enter the field except players and officials. This fence is held securely in place by posts driven deep in the ground every eight feet. To further prevent any trouble barbed wire has been run around the out