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The Washington times., 1903-01-11
BACK To THE RAILROAD.
THERE WILL BE NO STRIKE
Western Lines VIII Probably Compro-
mise With Men.

CHICAGO, Jan. 10.-As a result OF the
conference of general managers OF
Western railways eentering in Chicago
held here yesterday it is declared there
will be no strikes upon the various
roads
It is not believed the demands Of the
trainmen, conductors, engineers and
fremen viii be met, but it is expected
they viii be compromised. The mana
gers realize the determined attitude OF
the railway employees generally and
their policy viii be TO eoneiliate. not to
antagonize.
General Superintendent Barrett. of the
Chicago and Alton. who returned 10 the
city yesterday, said:
There viii be no strike of the loco
motive fremen on the Alton Their de-
mands will be met
The Washington times., 1903-01-11
DIVORCE MADE EASY
BY "SOBRIETY" ACT
New License Law Makes Business for the Nagis-
trateS in England.

LONDON. Jan. I0.-The new 'sohri-
ely" OF licensing act. continues TO be
by lar the greatest topic of popular dis
cussiou in England
Although il has been in operation tor
only ten days it has already furnished
more magisterjaI decisions deprivfng in
continent drinkers of freedom Of action
than all the temperance euactmeuts OF
the past generation
Cases which have come up in various
parts of the country show that The
scope of the new law is by no means
confined 10 submerged wastreIs of the
poorest class yao provide most OF the
daily quota of DRINKS in the police
courts.
It's power to relax the strictness OF
the English marriage law promises, in
a certain sense. to Americanize the %
oial system here.
In this country even such modified rc-
lief as a judicial separation of husband
and wife has hitherto been most difficult
10 obtain Tt was necessary to prove
deseruon for TWO years or substantial
physical acts of cruelty OF mfsconducc
in order that the woman should be al
lowed a separation.
IN the case of the husband he could
obtain a divorce for misconduct. and he
would have to prove either of the other
Reconsideration OF crueIty-before he
could obtain a separation. A domestie
situation arising from habjtual drunk
enness did not constitute grounds on
which the divorce court could acf.
The new act has equipped the police
courts so that they can deal with She
matter sUmmdrjly. This means The
widening of the opportunities for the
release of husband and wife and rHe
saving OF hundreds Of dollars 10 the
applicants
a magistrate in West London yester-
DAY. after an hours hearing. signed an
order OF judiciaI. separation to ST.
Charles Lawson which could not be Oh
tanned in any court in the country until
the new act became law. because.
though Lady Lawson had been fined for
being drunk on the street. and had conz
The Washington times., 1903-01-11
ADDITIONAL CLERKS
FOR REGISTRY DIVISION
Postoffice Employees Enter, Vigorous Complaint
Against Long Hours and Alleged Harsh Treatment

ostmaster MERRITT. of the city post
Office. yesterday made reQuisitiOn On the
Postofice Department for SIX additional
clerks for the registry division. The
action resulted from a concerted move
on the part of the fifty-six clerks now
in that division, who entered q protest
TO Superintendent G. ii. Hunt, 81 no is
in charge.
They complained that the superin-
tendeut had worked them overtime for
the past six weeks and refused TO allow
them but two Sundays off duty IN two
months Their complaints We're pre-
scented TO superintendent Hunt by q
committee of three. Complaints Of harsh
treatment were also made 20 the su-
periptendent. who denied this when con-
frouted by the committee. one clerk,
who has been IN the division Cor some
years and who requested his name be
not disclosed. said last night:
Superintendent Hunt has been work
ing us two and three hours overtime
for the past six weeks When che day
men 90 off duty. they scarcely get home
before they are sent for and ordered
back to the Office TO assist The night
force. The night men have been treated
the same way. On Friday they worked
until noon before they were permitted
to so home for a little sleep
We have protested against this treat
ment. but our remonstrances have been
received with harsh and sometimes pro
fame words Friday. We decided To stand
it no longer and at the peril of dismis-
sal a committee Of three waited on the
The Washington times., 1903-01-11

superintendent and demanded assist
anee in the work At first he refused to
listen. but later he informed the com
mittee that he would take the matter up
with Postmaster Merritt"
When asked about the complaints
made by the registry employees. Post
master Merritt said 10 a Times reporter:
i have heard nothing of such com
plants Superintendent Hunt asked me
this morning 10 be given more assist
ance. as the men were overworked 1 i'm
mediateIy made requisition on the Post
office Department for six additional
clerks. As to the clerks being compelled
TO work overtime, that is all news 10
me.
There could NOT possibly be any
shielding of the hours the clerks work.
for q time clock is used in that depart
ment as in all others. The correct time
Of their arrival and departure is kept by
the superintendent and the clock always
tells the truth The employees OF the
postomce are required to work eight
hours a day. Those in the PostofTice De
partment work only six. That naturally
causes d little friction and feel sure
this must be the cause Of the trouble"
The postmaster. however. viii take up
the complaints Of the clerks tomorrow
ard carefully investigate them Super
intendent Hunt has held the position he
now occupies for about a year He was
formerly a clerk il the division. but
since that time served in the Govern
meat postal service in Cuba and in
China
The Washington times., 1903-01-11
CANADIAN DIVINE WILL
SPEAK BEFORE Y. NJ. c

The Rev James Logan Gordon, of To
TOnJo. pastor Of the largest Congrega-
JioEal church in Canada. viii deliver the
address Of The day at the big meeting OF
the Young Mems Christian Association
81 the Lafayette Opera House this al
ternoon- MI Gordon is considered one
Of The foremost Of the Canadian divines
having successfully filed he pulpit
made vacant several years ago By the
death Of Rev Morgan Wood
The doors Will be opened this after
noon at $50 O'Clock and the Chicago
Glee Club. that hIled over $50 successful
engagements last year will start the
music fifteen minutes later. These meet
ings Of the y NJ c. A. are growing in
interest until the capacity of the thea,ei
is being tested. This city now holds tie
record for uniform large attendance a.
these sunday meetings.
The Washington times., 1903-01-11
DR. FOSTER TO LECTURE or
sPAEISH-AMERICAN WAR

br. John ". Foster, eE-Secretary Of
STATE. VIII on Monday afternoon deliver
before the school OF Comparative Juris-
prudence and Diplomacy o. Columbian
University Q lecture On The Results o.
the Spanish War OF 1885 in the orient. "
in which ne 8ln review the steps which
brought abou1 TIE acquisition OF the
Philippines. the dispatch from the ISL
ands 81 division Of the American Army
80 China. the cause OF the Boxer move
ueHt the siege and relief of the lega-
ion 81 Peilins the Negotiations of the
powers with Chiaa, and the present
status II the United States 10 the orient
The lecture VIII be delivered in Uni
versity Han Fifteenth and II Streets.
and win be open TO the friends OF the
university hy sree tickets. obtainabIe ID
me geeretary's Office.
The Washington times., 1903-01-11
aTIDINGs o. PEAcFn

The song service. including the rendi-
ton OF the cantata. ~Tidings OF Peace. .
that proved a feature OF the Christmas
services at the Church OF the Redeemer,
Eighth Street near Cram avenue north
west. will be repeated this evening. The
chorus Of thirty voices vii be assisted
by a number of local vocaIists.
The Washington times., 1903-01-11
BOUQUETS THROWN At
COMMISSIONER WEST
BrightWOOd Citizens Sing
His Praise
IS HELD IN HIGH ESTEEM
Louis p. Shoemaker Makes Address
Before Citizens Association Of Which
Mr.. West IS Guest.


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Shoemaker The nrasf1enr who made an
address. in which he COMMUNICATED the
Commissioner on his. appointment. He
said
No reflection is intended upon indi-
vidual members who have heretofore
composed the Board Of Commissioners
for he District of Columbia when I ven
tura the assertion that the present
Board. as such. Is mere identified and
10 a greater. extent personally acquaint-
ed with the people Of the District and
familiar with their needs and necessi-
ties Fer this reason we expect better
results in behalf of our Taxpayers
You have not been invited 10 be pres
emf at this regular meeting Of the
Brightwood Citizens Association as d
mere act Of courtesy or compliment.
This of course we rbeerfuIIv extend as
wen as hearty welcome.
THE members Of This association have
5,.aorea4 u,x, r.ra..fica of inviting men of
,r.r,i-,.,,.. in F,.ef1ass a. v-a1I as off
c5a1 Iif4 and therefore am r-r7tfaed 10
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desire 70 place nihlselI III harmony WIN
Inc wants OF me ASSOCIATION ana the
District OF Columbia ID general nc
complimented the various citizens asso-
cations On their efforts 10 improve the
city, and declared he would 90 all n
his power 10 have the organizations null
tiDly
Sir. West said that ne was not in sym
ps7hy with the assertion that members
OF Congress have not The interests OF ths
District al heart, contending that the Va
The Washington times., 1903-01-11
APITZ RESIGNS.

". i. ADitz. Of the Capitol police
force, has sent in his resignation, 70
take effect January ]. This is made
necessary by The state OF his health. He
was a veteran OF the Spanish war and
lost his right hand in the charge at San
Juan h
The Washington times., 1903-01-11
J. T. D. PyIes'
Seven Stores.
Three-paV sneciaIs-


) The celebrated ''Hawk I've Oats. Sc :
PER PACKAGE. FOR THREE DAYS :
; ONLY
Newark Brand Parior Matches. large :
boxes, &c DOZEN, FOR THREE DAYS :
: oNiS :
Best american Macaroni. foil weight :
one-pound package, CENTS F0R :
THREE DAYS ONLY :
I0c Bottles Pure Cold Catsap. 8 :
CENTS. FOR THREE DAYS ONLY
Choice Southern Black Eve Peas &c :
o. ART. FOR THREE DAYS ONLY
Large cans 'New England Baked
! Beans. 6 CENTS, FOR THREE DAYS
ONLY
Pint Jars Mixed Pickles. Is CENTS. FOR :
!. THREE DAYS ONLY.
These prices are for JAN d Il and Is
Sufficient quantities viii he sold cur
family trade 10 supply their need
j. 7. D. HLES, ;
, SEVEN SPOT CASH sT0RE+9fs Louis
lana Ave. y. W. I'd and Maryland
Ave y e sl4 18th St 5 e. s;h
, and II S. = E.. 4I2 sjh St s. e
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4aacostia-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-01
SIX MORE INDICTMENTS
IN THE POSTAL SCANDAL
Grand Jury viii Soon Complete Its
Work and Prosecutions VIII
Be Taken Up.

Washington, Sept 26.-Six more in.
dictments will be found by the feder-
al grand jury against persons in
volved in the postal scandals not later
than Oct. 8. This will complete the
postal investigation, and in short
time prosecutions will begin. Post
master General Payne returned from
his vacation and spent nearly the
whole day in conference with Assist
ant Postmaster General Bristow and
Assistant AttorneT General Robb,
informing himsc lie developments
In the postal Scandals since he left
Washington several weeks ago.
Upon the presidents return Mr..
Payne will see the chief executive,
and the situation regarding the scan
dals-past, present and future-will
be discussed. Mr.. Payne is greatly
improved in health. and asserted he Is
prepared to remain at his post "as
long as school keeps" In discussing
the frauds and indictments Mr.. Payne
said:
"The investigation may be consid-
cred as practically concluded when the
federal grand jury of the District Of
Columbia, which is now in session.
finishes its work and brings in a num-
Der of additional indictments. AS the
grand jury will adjourn Oct. 5, it is
reasonable to suppose these expected
indictments-the final work Of that
federal body-will not be delayed.
There are six more indictments to be
brought in, not all of which. however.
are against persons not already in
dicted by the grand jurors in Wash
ington and New York"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-01
INDICTMENT FOR
REFORM MAYOR
Executive Of NATION Faces
Trial on Charge Of NAL
feaSanCe In Office.
CITIZENS AID IN PROSECUTION
Allegation Is Made That He Soon
Broke His Pledges and Permitted
Gaming and Other Vices to Flourish
In Wide-open Fashion.

Nation, ILL.,, Sept. 2s.--Mattoon's
reform mayor, Frances M. Menke, has
been indicted upon twenty-nine counts
charging him with malfeasance and
misfeasance in Office. At the same
time the grand jury returned nineteen
true bills against saloonkeepers, gamb-
lers and keepers of houses of i'll re-
pute. The action came after a three
weeks session, during which evidence
was presented by citizens who had be-
come incensed over the immoral state
Of conditions existing in the city.
Mayor Menke was arrested by
Deputy Sheriff Pullen and taken be-
fore Judge Henley. who placed his
bond at $1,000. His attorney, B. H.
Tivnen, protested against the amount
Of bail and it was reduced to $500.
rhe mayor succeeded in giving bond.
Is Elected by Reformers.
A citizens committee has employed
Emery Andrews, ex-state's attorney OF
Coles county. and James Vause, Jr..
to assist States Attorney voigt in the
prosecution, and the contest promises
TO be vigorous one.
Mayor Menke is accused Of enter
ing into contracts with gaming houses,
immoral places and Sunday saloons.
The indictment is result.
Menke was nominated by the Repub-
hcans and elected to office on his
pledges made to the churches and the
reform element that he would close up
the gaming houses, make the twenty
tour saloons In the city obey the Sun
lay and early closing laws. and drive
,ut the houses of i'll fame. The latter
evil has appropriated that portion of
the city in proximity to the Presbyter-
tan, Catholic, Baptist and Universalist
churches and the Nation high school.
Gusts Police Chief.
For two weeks after Mayor Menke
took his seat the city was run almost
on a blue-law plan, even the cigar
wheels Of the city being closed up.
The second Sunday he changed his
policy and allowed the saloons to open.
Chief of Police Dennis Lyons re-
fused to carry out the instructions of
the mayor and let the town be wide
open" The mayor removed him from
office. A public mass meeting was held
and the mayor was forced to place
Mr.. Lyons back at the head of the de-
partment. The chief then resigned.
He was succeeded by Elmer Ramsey,
a Big Four passenger brakeman, and n
brother-in-law to Alderman Haskell. a
Democrat, yet one of the chief sup
porters of Mayor Menke. Lee Henry.
an attache of gambling house, was
appointed assistant chief of police.
The churches and citizens then started
a crusade. which resulted in the indict-
ment.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-01
USE BATTERY
TO ROB VICTIMS
Robbers Set Off Charge of
Dynamite by Means of
Electric Wire.
SECURE SATCHEL WITH $4,000
Contractor Is Killed and 6ookkeeper
Is Seriously Wounded on the Way
to Camp to Pay on the Workmen--
Two Men Under Arrest.

Washington, Pa, Sept. 2S.--Samuel
t. Ferguson of the Ferguson Construc
ton company of Pittsburg was killed
instantly. and his bookkeeper. Charles
L. Martin, SO years old, of Cincinnati,
was injured fatally by an explosion of
dynamite placed in the road by two
men for the purpose Of robbery.
The crime was committed in broad
daylight, the dynamite being explod-
ed by an electric battery. Mrs. Fer
guson, widow of the contractor. is in
tragedy.
The robbers secured about $500.
The murder and robbery took place
near the village of West Middletown,
fifteen miles from here. Two sus-
poets are under arrest in the camp of
the construction company, but farmers
believe they have one of them at bay
In an abandoned coal mine about a
mile and a half northeast of West
Middletown.
Use Electric Battery.
The scene of the crime is q ravine
fianked on one side by a clump of
small trees and on the other by a
sloping field. The dynamite in the
middle of the road was connected by
means of small insulated copper
wire to battery in the trees.
Ferguson and Martin came to Wash.
ington en- route to camp to pay their
men. They placed the money, $4,000.
in large satchel. which they lodged
firmly between them in the front of
buggy drawn by two horses. Both
men were armed.
Evidently as the vehicle containing
Ferguson and Martin stepped on a
small culvert the highwaymen pushed
the button and the explosive was set
of. the money was taken, and the rob
bers escaped.
Wait for Victims.
The work of the men evidently was
well planned and carried out carefully,
A score of sticks of dynamite must
have been imbedded beneath the cui
vert. Leading from the dynamite di.
rectly in the center of the highway
was sixty feet of fine copper wire care
fully insulated. This wire connected
with the battery found in the trees.
Just prior to the approach Of Ferguson
and Martin several vehicles had passed
over the dynamite, but the occupants
were not molested.
Besides the battery in the bushes
was double barrel shotgun. loaded.
Two Are Arrested.
Two men who had been employed
at the camp at various times and dis.
charged repeatedly came into camp
and were arrested by Camp Boss Isaac
Smith. Smith believes he has the
guilty men. but will not divulge their
names until they are turned over to
the proper authorities. For fear of
lynching Smith viii keep his prisoners
heavily guarded.
In an abandoned coal mine on the
farm of John Patterson. about quar-
ter of mile from the scene of the
killing, fresh foot tracks were dis
covered leading into the mine. and the
farmers believe they have one Of the
men located inside.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-01
ALICE ATTEMPT TO DEFRAuD
Serious Charge in Indictment Against
Detroit City Employees.

Detroit, Mich, Sept. 2S.-The grand
jury. which has been in session since
the middle of July, has returned four
teen indictments against city en-
ployes and contractors charging con-
spiracy and fraud against the city.
The following we're indicted:
Robert Conway, son-in-law Of Paw
ing Contractor Henry Meridian.
John Hook, employee of city street
sweeping department.
Henry Meridian, paving contractor.
d. w. Moreland. former commission
err of public works: indicted on five
counts; gave bonds for $500.
Herman wartelr In charge Of city
pay rolls.
Jeff White. also in charge of city
pay rolls.
It is charged that Moreland, Meri-
dan. Conway, Wartell. Hook and
White conspired In March, 1902, to
defraud the city through the pay rolls
of the public works department for
street sweeping and teaming.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-01
RAILWAYS WANT
JUDGE GR0SSCUP
Eminent Jurist Has Flatter-
ing Offer From Northern
Securities Company.
SEEKING BEST LEGAL TALENT
MiIiionaires Who Are Fighting the
Government Effort to Break UP the
Great Railroad Combine Are Willing
to Spend Their Money LavishIy.

Chicago, H., special: Seeking the
ablest jurists in the country to con-
duct its legal battle with the United
States government. the Northern Sc
curities company is making strong
effort to enlist the services OF Judge
Peter S. Grosscup of the Federal court
to argue its cause when the case in
volving the legality OF the organiza-
ton is heard in the United States Su-
preme court this fall
Judge Grosscup's acceptance OF the
tempting offer made him by the mil
lionaires behind the Northern Secur-
tiles company is said by men closely
in touch with his affairs to be prac-
tically certain. In the absence of the
Judge from Chicago, Marshall E.
SampselI, one of his most intimate
friends, said that the offer has been
under consideration for some time,
and that in all probability the Judge
would accept.
Offer is Tempting.
While the conditions of the offer
made by the railroad magnates were
not divulged. 1t is admitted that they
were "fattering." The only barrier to
Judge Grosscup's immediate accept
ance, his friends say, lay in his desire
to bring the local traction fight to a
successful issue. On this account
Judge Grosscup is loath to leave the
Federal bench just at this time.
Already some of the ablest law
yers In the country have taken part
in the legal battle the Northern Securi-
ties company is waging against the
United States government. To the
men who are fighting the governments
attempt to break up this railroad COM
bine money Is no object. and the fee
offered to secure the services Of Judge
Grosscup. who is recognized as one OF
the foremost authorities on antitrust
legislation In the country, is said to
be unusually large.
Great Array Of Lawyers.
The government has been repre-
scented In the prosecution by Attor-
ney General Knox. his assistants. Jas
M. Beck and william A. Day. and
Special Counsel David T. Watson and
John M. Freeman. The principal ar
gument was made by Mr.. Watson,
who Is now representing the American
boundary case in London.
The defendant corporations and
stockholders employed men of equal
note. One of the leading counsel for
the defense was G. w. Bum. son of
Judge Romance Bum of the Wiscon-
sin Federal bench. Among the other
legal aids for the defense were former
Attorney General J. W. Griggs. Fran
els L. Stetson, David Wilcox George
B. Young and NJ. ID. Grover.
Notwithstanding this array of
skilled attorneys, the defense lost its
fight in the st. Paul court last April.
The case was then appealed to the SUI
preme court, and 1t has been advanced
for hearing at an early date.
Rulings Are Sound.
Judge Grosscup has gained national
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-01
LATEST CASH MARKET REPORT

WHEAT.
Chicago-No. 3 red. size.
New York-No. Q red. SEC.
St Louis--No. red. size.
Kansas City-No. 2, z3d76c.
Milwaukee-No. northern, s9ff9oc.
Minneapolis-No. l northern. slasiHa
Dulutb--No. ! northern. s5isc.
CORN.
Chicago-No. 2, 5l%@52c.
New York-No. 2, 59Ac.
ST. Louis-No. 2. 471kc.
Kansas City-No mixed, 45k146c
Peoria .. 5O1c.
OATS.
Chcago-Standard, 3sc.
New York--No. 2, 39c.
st. Louis-No. white, 40Ikc.
Kanrss city-No. 2 white. is,kc
CATTLE.
Chicago-s 1906.
st Louis-s2 25d6.5O
Kansas City-s2 2545.5a
HOGS.
Chicago 81. c5lf620.
81. Louis--$f b0d6l5
Kansas City-s5 25ll6.
SHEEP AND LAMBS
Chicago--$ .75Gl5s5.
st. Louis-$3Q5. So
Kansss city-s250G5.20
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-01

What has become of our old
friend?' said one mosquito.
His was terrible fate" answered
the other. These human beiLes pour.
ed kerosene all over the place
But he liked kerosene"
That was the trouble. He gorged
himself with 1t and then collided with
a lightning bug. Washington Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-01
BIG FLOUR MILLS SHUT DOWN
Strike Completely Ties Up Principal
Industry Of Minneapolis.

Minneapolis, Mimi, dispatch: All
the Minneapolis Touring mills were
closed indefinitely at midnight. At
that hour all the men quit work except
a few who remained few minutes to
allow the rolls to run clean. There
was no violence or disorder Of any
sort. Most of the mills have notices
posted to the effect that the time OF
all the men who quite work will be
ready for them and that all men who
do not report for duty can consider
themselves discharged. The strike
involves about 100 men.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-01
|IIlNl0I(|
|OF THE DAN1
His Romance,

As the husband leaves the court
room with his attorneys, having babe
farewell to his ex-wife and offered to
share the expenses of having her
divorce decree framed. he says:
There's material for a good story
In my matrimonial career"
No doubt" responds the attorney.
Your ex-wife is a Mexican. is she
not?"
Yes; | met her in the Alamo"
Good! Write the story and give it
the title of From Alamo to Alimony"
Judge.