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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-11
FEDERATION
OF LABOR
IN SESSION
Many Resolutions Presented and
Referred TO Various Commit.
es-.ExcurSIon Down Harbor

Boston. Nov. 1.-THE session of the
convention of the American Federation of
Labor was resumed today at Faneuil hall
with almost all the delegates in attend
ance.
After the reports OF the various COM
mittees had been read yesterday and the
perplexing questions OF the seating or un-
seating OF protested delegates had been
disposed OF. a large number of resolutions
were offered by members of the conven-
tion and the plan of business az arranged
for today was that the committee on dis-
tribuuon should place these in the hands
OF the proper committees. so that consid-
Grafton OF them might speedily be begun.
These resolutions are upon great va.
riety of subjects. Many are a protest
AGAINST alleged unlawful assumption OF
jurisdiction by affiliated unions, but most
of them are intended TO commit the fed
Grafton to some determined policy In con-
nection with the great questions of the
| day.
President Gompers' idea was to ex-
| pedite business at the foreign session to-
, day. because In the afternoon the dele
| gates were TO take part in an excursion
down the harbor as the guests Of Mayor
| Collins.
After the session had been opened Will
| liam Mullen, a fraternal delegate to the
federal convention from Great Britain
Was called upon by President Gompers
for q brief address. Mr.. Mullen spoke
OF the trade conditions in Great Britain
He said that they had found that big
bank account i'm the union was great
source OF strength He expressed his
opinion that n some result of the Taft
VAN case in England, by which unions
could be sued for boycotting the labor
men would send a great number OF labor
candidates to parliament to work on
trades union lines.
James O'Grady. the other British dele
gate was next introduced. He suggested
that the success OF the trades unionists
I'm England. has been due to the fact
that they have adapted themselves to the
conditions surrounding them.
Now that political action had been
taken by the unions, greater success
seemed assured. The unions were 10 have
their own candidates, who would belong
to no party and who would seek to bring
about legislation which would assist the
laboring class.
Mr. O'Grady went on to offer a criticism
OF the court Justices OF England.
Passing to a consideration OF the rela-
tions between the American and the Brit
ish unionists. he made earnest plea
that the representatives OF labor In both
countries work in harmony together.
In closing the speaker predicted that
not only will tho two great bodies OF
working men join I'm endeavor but also
they will be bound into one great univer-
sal body OF organized labor. the greatest
organization the world has ever seen and
one which will bring about the greatest
good for the whole people that the world
has ever SEEN This suggestion OF an In
| ternatlonal federation was received with
prolonged cheers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-11
FEELING RUNS HIGH.
Police Taking Precautions 10 Prevent
Trouble at a Political Meatlng.

Birmingham, Eng. Nov. 1l.-Poltica1
feeling is running so high over the meet
ing tonight. at which Lord Hugh Cecil
and Winston Churchill will oppose Jo-
seph Chamberlains fiscal proposals that
extraordinary police precautions have
been necessary.
Strong barricades are being erected
around the town hall, where 1t is antici-
pated an outbreak may occur. similar to
the riotous proceedings which marked the
pro- Boer meeting, at which David Lloyd
George. M. r.. denounced MIR. Chamber
lain and the South African war. Sandwich
men are parading the streets with
placards reading Shall the radicals be
allowed to oppose our Joe?" and inviting
the working people to attend the meeting.
Thousands of people have gathered out
side OF the town hall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-11

There were others who said they had
never doubted from the outset that the
mayor would decline. They said Mr..
Miller throughout his public career has
above all things been consistent and that
1t would have appeared inconsistent,
even II It were not actually 40 for him
to have accepted an appointment which
he rightly holds Is made by authority of
a law that robs the people OF Providence
of their rights. They had no doubt that
so far as the labor and responsibility in
volved were concerned, the mayor would
gladly have undertaken both; but under
the circumstances they believe he has
pursued the wiser course and one that
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-11
ADMITS
HE HAS
TWO WIVES
Warrant Sworn Out Charging H.
J. Grant, Apostle Of Mormon
Church, With Po|ygamy.

Salt Lake City. Nov. ia warrant has
been sworn out charging Heber ]. Grant.
one OF the leading apostles OF the Mormon
church with unlawful cohabitation with
Augusta Winters Grant and Emily Wells
Grant.
The apostle was convicted In 1898 OF
the same offence and was fined 5000.
Prosecution of Mr.. Grant was due in part
TO his public admission before the stu
dents OF Utah university on Nov. 4, that
he had two wives and that he donated to
the alumni scholarship fund $50 for him
self. and $50 for each of his two wives.
The apostle was TO have been accom-
panied TO Europe, where he had been
assigned TO do missionary work for the
Mormon church by his alleged polyga-
NOUS wife, Emily Wells Grant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-11
$4,000
ASKED FOR
DAMAGES
Six Suits Filed Against Rhode
Island Co., In Which Personal
Injuries Arc Alleged.

Six suits in which damages aggregats
si3,0cc were filed against the Rhode Islano
company in the common pleas division oe
the suprsmecourt. Three OF the suits re-
suited from one accident.
Ellen Mcdonald has sued the company
to recoy er $4,000. She was a passenger ON
n car that travels over Weeden and Dex.
ter streets I'm Pawtucket on Sept. 10. 1909.
The car left the rails on Dexter street
owing TO careless management and bump
ed into a pole on the sidewalk. Those in
the car got pretty severe jarring. II In
asserted and Mrs. Mcdonald was thrown
from the car seat to the floor of the car
and received very severe injuries to her
back, spine, legs abdomen and also In
ternal injuries
Mary II. Mcdonald, who was also a
passenger on the same car was also
thr, wn from the car seat, was injured
about the back spine and other parts OF
I the body and incapacitated from doing
| any remunerative work She sues to re-
cover $4,000 damages.
Owen Mcdonald. the huband OF Ellen
Mcdonald. sues to recover $1,000 for loss
OF his wifes services and the expenses
incidental to her treatment for her In
Juries. Peter j. Quinn Is attorney for
all the above plaintiffs.
William u. Flagg. on the 9Th of Novem-
ber. 1902, was passenger on an Elm
wood avenue car He notified the con-
ductor OF his desire to leave the car and
II came to full stop. Before he could
get off, the car started and he was thrown
to the ground and badly hurt. He sues
through Attorney Jerome Hahn, to re-
cover 5000 damages.
John Martin of Central Falls. while q
passenger on car going to Cumberland
was forced. owing TO the crowded condi-
tion OF the car to ride on the rear plat
form. The trolley pole rope lay near tho
dasher and the trolley pole getting of the
overhead wire, pulled the rope as tho
car was going at a high rate OF speed
through his hand. That member was
burned and torn and blood poisoning set
In and he suffered great pain and anxiety.
He sues through Attorney James Z. Bani-
gan to recover $1,000.
Harriette McMullen has sued the sans
company to recover 5000. On July 18th
as she was about TO alight from a car
II suddenly started and she was thrown to
the ground and received bad injuries to
her side and other parts OF the body. J.
Jerome Hahn is her attorney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-11
A BRAVE
MOTORMAN
WILL DIE
Johnson. In Saving tho Lives
Of Woman and Two Children
Had Skull Fractured

New York. Nov. 1l.--Joseph Johnson,
motorman of Brooklyn trolley car has
probably sacrificed his life to save an
unknawn woman and two children from
death under the feet OF a runaway horse.
lie "a now In hospital with n fractured
skull and one leg broken. The doctors say
he sannot possibly recover
ON its way to the Broadway ferries
Johbson's car had stopped 20 take on n
woman and two little children. They we're
crossing from the sidewalk 90 the rear
steps OF tho car when Johnson looking
ahead saw horse running wildly toward
the helpless woman.
As IL came near he leaped out and
seized the bride. throwing the horse 10
the sidewalk. The motorman was dashed
against a tree and fell unconscious. The
woman and children who had stood trans
liked with fear. directly In the animal
course wtle not injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-11
GREAT DEPRESSION.
Sailing Ship Trade Of Europe 10 Serious
CondItloa-A Remedy Proposed.

Liverpool, Nov. 1.-THE depression in
the sailing shipping trade Is so serious as
to have led to drasticNproposal on the
part OF the Liverpool owners for an inter
national combination. whereby a certain
proportion OF the sailing tonnage OF Great
Britain. France and Germany should tenn
porarily be laid up, with the view of TN
proving the freight market.
Meetings have been held OF the German
and British owners. and the French own
ers will met tomorrow to discuss the
crisis. which is attributed here 10 the
freight cutting tactics OF the French wnos
I'm consequence of state subsidies. are en-.
abled TO accept lower rates. IL II hoped
that the discussion will lead 10 stePs
which will ameliorate the situation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-11

will materially aid the cause of home
rule.
THE MAYORS LETTER.
Mayor Mfller's letter to the governor
declining the appointment Is as follows:
CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
Executive Department.
City Hall
November II, 1903
To His Excellency Luclus r. C. Garvin,
Governor of the State OF Rhode Island: !:
Dear Sir-Your letter OF the 9th inst.
notifying me that you had appointed me
to fill the vacancy upon the board of po-
lice commissioners for the city OF Provi-
dence was duly received, and j desire to
thank you for your kindness and TO as-
sure you that / appreciate the reasons
as stated in your letter which led you
to make this appointment, unsought by
me and to the possibility of which had
never given a thought
/ do not feel, however, that l can ac-
cept the position.
/ long have been OF the opinion that the
appointment OF the heads of all city de-
partments. and especially OF so important
a department as that controlling the po-
lice OF city, should be vested In IT'S
mayor, and 1 always have opposed the
taking away from the city OF Providence
the right of local self-government and
home rule by placing the appointment
OF the commissioners controlling its po-
lice department i'm the hands OF state
officials
The duty OF making an appointment OF
such a commissioner Is imposed Upon you
by law. and while l am I'm hearty accord
with you in your desire to restore. 80 far
as IL Is possible, home rule TO this city,
yet our positions are very different
should / accept your appointment. while
/ am the choice OF the people OF Provi-
dence for their mayor. yet rs n police
commissioner I should not be their
chosen officer, but an official OF the state.
Feeling as DO I'm regard to the matter,
having given the same careful considera-
tion. I must beg leave to decline the
position to which you have appointed me.
a member OF the board OF police COM
mtssoners for tho city OF Providence.
Very truly yours.
AUGUSTUS s. MILLER.
Just before IL o'clock the mayors letter
was sent to Governor Garvln at the state
house and delivered to his secretary.
The appointment was again left open
and the period OF suspense for those who
are longing for the position has COM
menced again.
IL will probably be some time before
another appointment ~ announced az IL
undoubtedly will take quite n while 10 de-
eide the man best suited to the position.
next 10 Mayor Miller
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-11
MURDERS HUSBAND
WHILE He SLEEPS.
Mrs. Hollis Places Revolver at Mr..
Hollis Head and Blows Out His
BrainS-The Woman Believed
to Be Insane.

Dover, Del Nov Ir-Mrs Edith Jackson Hollis member of
influential Camden Del family murdered her husband Della
T. Hollis, by shooting him through the head while
asleep early today.
Hollis sitting a chair when his wife placed
his and blew his night husband
his wife being asylum
for and the wife believed from that
band had turned against her.
Mrs Hollis friends being
committed the Dover Jail but the judges firm their convic
ton that she should be treated other defendant capital
until jury passed upon her sanity.
Mrs Hollis the of several farms. Her husband, who
merchant promoter, brother Magistrate George
A. Hollis Of Wilmington.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-11
FELL THROUGH OPENING.
Mrs. Rosenberg Suing The shspiTd CON-
p,ny for $4,000 Damages.

Minnie Rosenberg has sued the Shepard
company 90 recover $4,000 for personal
injuries on Aug 20. Mrs Rosenberg
claims. she went into the DEFENDANTS s
store, and while looking nj some goods
fell into an opening I'm the floor. which
had been left unguarded.
The fall into the cellar caused her she
claims severe and permanent injuries.
Her husband Isaac, has sued the same
company 10 recover 1900 for loss Of her
services and the expenses incidental 70
her injuries. J, Jerome Hahn - counsel
for botn plaintiffs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-11

Mayor Miller has declined the office of police commissioner
which he appointed Monday last by Gov Garvin.
of the mayors decision made about
did the his
Naturally received differently by different
citizens that the had
way accept they believed police
could valuable service the people
However they did fail the force of his
ment believing power appoint commits
mayor and that the right of self
taken the he could
not consistently accept the Office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-11
STRIKE NAY Be SETTLED.

Springfield. Mass. Nov. 11-There is
every possibility that the blacksmiths'
strike i'm West Springfield at the Boston
g. Albany railroad shops will be settled
this week.
The management OF the strike since
the coming OF Vice President Cummings
10 this city has been In his hands and
by his advice the men will apply for their
old places
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-11
YELLOW FEVER At lOREDO.

Lsbedo. Tex, Nov. 1.-THE official vel
low fever bulletin last night is as follows
New cases. 20; deaths. g.; total cases to
date, 76S: total deaths, II. Three new
cases have been discovered at the Gan
mel coal mines making the total number
there H. Two deaths from yellow fever
occurred at Minera Monday making a to-
tai OF ten deaths TO date.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-11
EPISCOPAL DIOCESAN CONVENTION.

Albany. n. V. Nov. 1.-THE annual
convention of the Episcopal diocese of
Albany is in session today at All Saints
Cathedral. In the course of his annual
convention address, Bishop Doane for the
first time admitted the failing OF his own
physical strength and practically asked
for the appointment OF a coadJutor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-11
IN FRONT OF CAR.
Miss Calhoun Thrown From Her Horse Was
Run Over and Killed.

Memphis. Tenn. Nov 1l.-Miss Douglas
Calhoun, prominent i'm society circles and
a member OF an aristocratic family, was
killed by a car last night
The young lady, her brother and
woman friend were taking a horseback
ride. At the approach OF the car the
houn was thrown Immediately in front of
the rapidly moving car and Instantly
killed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-11
DENTAL ANNOUNCEMENT

DIR. d. s. ROGERS. formerly with DIR.
Earl Hawes, Weybosset street wishes 10
announse that he Is now associated with
DR. j. w. BOND. No. 256 Westminster
street, corner of Union, opposite Shep-
a rd's
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-11
SHETLAND FLOSS

10000 skeins fine Shetland Floss and
Saxony wool. in cream white, black
and many fancy colors. one OF the
biggest bargains we have ever been
able TO offer on staple goods. These
yarns retail regularly at 12lhc to l5c.
skein. Your choice tomorrow
and as long as the lot lasts, En
eLafp .---...... W
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-11
LEIesY'S LAST BOOK.

Rome. Nov. 1.-The members OF tne
Congregations who examined the Aooc
I.eigny's last book proposed TO nave
put In the index expurgatorfus. especially
on account OF his interpretation OF toe
bible
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-11
MAYOR DECLINES THE
C0MM|SS|0NERSH|P!

He Believes Commissioners Should
Be Appointed by the Mayor and
That the People Should Not Be
Deprived of the Right OF Local
Self-GOvcrnmcnt-AS at Present
Appointed the Commissioners Arc
State, and Not City OffiCcrS-The
Mayors Decision Aroused Much
Interest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-11
2O00 yards Remnant lengths, good
quality straw mating. value up IA
to 49c. yard. for this sale, yard hoS

a % dtu lean reducing sale %%n in TT m ~ bargains long
@ o dtd m my will b h than dm In values A h
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-11
LADIES' HOSE

120 dozen ladies' fleeced lined hose.
rib tops, good lie. value, here
for Thursday and Fridays -o
selnnR, pair ........s.......-.s...
Hosiery Dept.-Second Floor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-11
BLANKETS
TABLE COVERS
CREPE PAPER

80 rolls best quality crepe
paper, I'm all fancy colors. sold
everywhere l0c., here for this
sale, roll ............... .............
Dry Goods Dept.-Third Floor.
yatOT
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-11
INFANTS HOSE
BOYS AND GIRLS HOSE

Boys and girls heavy school hose
in fine and narrow rib, regu- n,
lar l2lsc. Nalue...t...........s... "
Hosiery Dcpt.-SccOnd Floor Elevator.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-11
LADIES' SHOES

Ladies' fur top nullifiers. We
dressy, comfortable house shoe, uppe
made from fine felt, dollar 4.
value, here I'm all sizes. pair. W
STREET FLOOR.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-11
BOYS UNDERWEAR

Boys Jaeger heeced shirts and draw
ers finished in a very superior man.
ner. good value at S9c.. for this on
sale, In all sizes. es.................. "
Qaropd E-1noF- -ElayafoF
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
Presbyterian Church.
Building Notes.

The first important building opera
ton af the year in Milford, is the eX-
tension addition, or annex, now beir g
erected by Messrs. Pierce & Carmean,
to the rear of their South Walnut
street store. The addition will be 81
feet by 55 feet, and three stories high.
The stories being respectively II feet, 10
feet and 8 feet in the clear. The build
ing will have an iron exterior and gal
vanized iron roof, and the framing
plan as gotten out by Charles G. Fisher,
architect, has a construction for carry
ing with safety the heavy load of stoves
or machinery which will be displayed
on the three floors. There will be a
driveway between this addition and
Armory Ha and an elevator TO carry
wares and goods Immediately to the
floors where they are designed to be
displayed This will give Messrs
Pierce & Carmean nearly 5000 feet ad-
ditional floor space which their increas-
ing business necessarily demands.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
NO SENATOR
YET ELECTED.
BALLOTING ON THE SENATORIAL
QUESTION PRACTICALLY REMAINS
THE SAME.
The Union Republicans Stand Firm
The So Called Regulars Have Even
Lost the Respect of Many of
Their Own Party.

The vote of the Legislature on the
Senatorial question has practically re-
mained unchanged The so called
Regulars have failed to accept the fair
proposition offered them by the Union
Republican party, and by this act have
even betrayed the confidence placed in
them by number of their own con-
stituents. Just where they stand no
one seems to know; by their selfish acts
they have severed their connection with
Republicanism, and even an honest
Democrat would hesitate a long time
before accepting them as a member of
that party. For long time the "bolt-
er's" cry was "any one except Ad-
dicks" now it is" all boilers OF moth
ing" They have thus even sacrificed
the good opinion that a few held of
them.
The vote of the General Assembly of
Wednesday was as follows:
The vote for the long-term senator
ship was as follows:
J. Edward Addicks, 20.
John H. Rodney, l9.
DR.. l.. Heisler Ball, s.
Anthony Higgins, ,.
Total vote, 40; necessary to a choice,
p; no election.
The vote for the short-term senator
shin was as follows:
John r. Nicholson, 10.
J Edward Addicks, 10
Col. Henry A. du Pont, s.
Harry A. Richardson, ,.
T. Coleman du Pont, l.
Total vote, 40; necessary to a choice,
D; no election.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
Growing Peas and Tomatoes.

Growers of peas and tomatoes are
being asked to consider contracting for
crops to be given this year. Hereto
fore the price paid for peas in Milford
has been only two cents per pound ;
but Mr.. Refs is now offering two and
one-half cents per pound for this sea-
sons crop. Seed peas have been set
at 1915 per bushel-an increase over
the price of 1902.
Tomato growers are demanding 50
and SO per ton as a basis for contract
ing;-and, in view of the fact that
labor has advanced from u to 20 per
cent, the increased contract price is not
an unreasonable one. 1t is probable
that compromise of the matter be-
tween the Gamers and growers will be
arrived at, and the price be fixed at
about IS 50 or 50 per ton.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
Prettyman's Store Burned.

Fire was discovered in the grocery
store of T. B. Prettyman, in South
Milford, on Sunday morning last at
2.45 o'clock. The alarm was quickly
given, and the fire company was soon
on the scene, but the building then
was one mass of flames. Showers of
sparks, which arose from the building
in great clouds, were carried by the
wind for many blocks; but as there
was fine rain falling at the time and
everything was wet, no damage was
done by the falling fire.
A number of streams from the fire
plugs were soon on the building, but it
was too far gone to save.
The structure was insured for $500
and the stock for the same amount.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
Personal MENTION.

Rev. Gaylord, of Massachusetts, is
the guest of J. Y. Foulk.
b. J. Salvage, of Lewes, has been q
Milford visitor this week.
John w. Short, of Philadelphia, has
been visiting friends in Milford.
Mrs. George Smeallie and daughter
Louise, have been visiting in Dover.
Lee Cahall, of Greenwood, has been
the guest of Stuart Walton for a few
days.
Edward Atkins left last Thursday on
an extended visit to Arizona and Calf
fornia.
William Watson has accepted q
position in duPonts powder works,
Wilmington, Del.
Mrs. Martha Vanzandtz and Miss
Martha Laws, of Philadelphia, are the
guests of relatives in Milford.
Mrs. Elizabeth Collins, of Dover, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. w. ReyE
nOlds, at Slaughter Beach.
Grand Master Mason, Guthrie, Of
Wilmington, will visit Temple Lodge
No, 8, Milford, on February 25th.
Harry Pierce, who has been in New
York, is on a two week. s visit with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Pierce.
Miss Bessie Reynolds. who has been
visiting friends in Dover, Wilmington
and Philadelphia, has returned home.
Miss Mabelle LOfIand is on an exs
tended visit with friends in Winnings
ton, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washs
ingtOn, d. g.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
AbbOtt,s Opening.

c. D. Abbott & Co. opened their new
dry goods store to the public on Satur-
day last. They have not only one of
the finest stores, but also one of the
best assortments in lower Delaware.
The room is artistically and beautifully
arranged, and during the entire day
the store was thronged with shoppers.
The Messrs. Abbott have always been
enterprising merchants, and the town
should feel proud Of having such a
store.