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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-11-25
GoMPERS REELECTED.
No Change in the Head Of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor.

can Fcoerdtlon OF LABOR.
Boston, Nov. 21.-Samuel Gompeis
was today reelected president OF the
American Federation of Labor. The
first business Of the day was the read
ing Of invitations from cities desiring
the next annual convention. Invita-
tions were read from the trades and
labor organizations Of Milwaukee and
from the governor of Utah and Salt
Lake City unions.
No action was taken by the commit
tee on grievances. which recommend.
ed that no action was necessary in the
complaint of the Wood, Wire and
Metal Lathers' international union
against the Brotherhood OF Carpen-
ters and Joiners, and the convention
concurred.
Grievances Are Considered.
On the objection Of the Bottlers
union to the maintenance OF jurisdic-
ton by the Brewery Workers union,
the committee reported In favor Of
giving the brewery workers jurisdic-
tion and the report was concurred in.
In the case of the grievance arising
Blacksmiths' helpers should join with
the international Brotherhood Of
Blacksmiths or the International as
sociation of Allied Metal Mechanics,
the committee reported in favor of ac-
cepting the recommendation OF the
umpire in the matter, which was that
the helpers afiliate with the black
smiths union. Without settling this
question the delegates took up the
election of officers.
Delegate Kramer of Richmond, Va.
placed in nomination for president
Samuel Gompers Mr.. Kramer made
brief speech eulogizing his nominee,
who he characterized as widely
known for the honesty and sincerity
of his purpose and for his earnestness
in the cause of labor and one who
had given his entire life for the cause
of organized labor.
Then Delegate DeBarry. of st.
Louis, in few words, nominated Ern-
est Kreft. the man who had been Sc
lected as the candidate of the social
ist delegates. The convention voted
by roll call and President Gompers
was reelected by an overwhelming
majority. The vote stood: Gompers.
l2.254; Kreft, 1.134.
The following officers were elect
ed by acclamation: First Vice Pres
ident, James w. Duncan. Washington,
ID. c., president of the Granite Cut
ters National union; Second Vice
President. John Mitchell, President Of
the United Mine Workers of America;
Third Vice President. James 0'Con-
nell, Washington, ID. c., president of
the international Association of Ma
chinists; Fourth Vice President, Max
Morris. of Denver. Colo, member OF
the Retail Clerks International Pro.
tective association; Fifth Vice Presi
dent. John w. Slayton, of Newcastle,
Pa, representing the United Brother
hood of Carpenters and Joiners of
America.
d. A. Hayes, of Philadelphia, OF the
Glass Bottle Blowers association Of
the United States and Canada, was
elected Sixth Vice President. and
Daniel j. Keefe. Of Chicago. member
of the International Longshoremen's
union, Seventh Vice President.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-11-25
LABOR TEMPLE IN BUTTE.
Movement on Foot to Put Up Suitable
Home for the Labor Unions.

Butte. Nov. 22.-When a little over
yoar ago the movement was started
looking TO the erection of a suitable
home for the labor unions OF Butte
there were some misgivings that the
men and women especially enthusias-
tic in the projected enterprise had un.
dertaken more than they could carry
out.
All doubts on the subject have,
however, given way TO the belief that
sufficient money can be raised to
make the proposed labor temple a
certainty. Already nearly enough
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-11-25
Dynamiters Are Caught

Denver, Nov. Ex-Governor Pea
body received a telegram from Gener-
al Bell today stating that the military
authorities had positive evidence that
several members of the Miners I'm
ion now in the bull pen at Camp Cold
field. are guilty of plotting the ex.
plosion at the Vindicator mine on Sat.
urday.
Il fully believe that we have the
right men in custody" said the cxecu-
tive. "All the prisoners will be turn
ed over to the civil authorities az
conditions warrant
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-11-25
ANOTHER RECORD GONE.
Barney oldfield Travels One Mile In
Eifty-five Seconds.

Los Angeles, Nov. 2l.-Barney Old
field today broke the worlds automo-
bile record for a mile on an oval
track, going the distance in 90 sec
ons fat. The record was made In
speed trial at the autumn meet OF the
Southern California Automobile asso
citation, which opened today at Oak
land Park. In his racing machine
Oldfield first covered a mile In 55 l.5
seconds, and made the second mile In
SIS seconds fat, breaking the record
of 55 As seconds, made by himself In
Yonkers, ". Y.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-11-25
No Change in Situation.

Trinidad, Colo, Nov. 2l.-Tonight
closes the second week of the coal
strike in district 15. and there is prac-
tically no change in the conditions.
At strike headquarters they claim
great gains as do also the local offi-
cials of the fuel companies. Two
thousand miners have left the district
since the strike started, including 300
who left tonight. Mass meetings
have been called by the strikers at
two OF the largest camps tomorrow
which will be addressed by national
organizers. The sheriff's office and
strike headquarters report absolute
quiet over the district tonight.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-11-25
STRIKERS REMAIN FIRM.
Colorado Miners Again Reject Pro-
posals of Peace Made by Owners.

Denver, Nov. 2l.-The miners of
the northern coal fields, in mass meet
ing at Louisville tonight, for the Sec
ond time voted to reject the PROPOSE
ton of the operators for a settlement
of the strike of this district 1t 10 ex-
pected that this action is in the ma
ture of sympathetic strike, as the
operators have practically conceded
all the demands of the men. The vote
is said to have been in opposition to
the wishes of the Mine Workers un-
ion officials, who have been trying to
effect settlement in the field. About
1,500 men are effected in the vote.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-11-25

acquiesced readily and took her de-
parture. She went in the marble
room and talked with Senator Cock.
rill
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-11-25

A small but eemplste stock Of office
supplies 10 kept on hand at thls once.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-11-25
;, WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER IS, 1903.

TocK AND WOOL INTERESTS OF THE GREAT JUDITH COUNTRY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-25
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS.
General and Personal Items Gathered
in the West End.

The petition Of the property holders and
residents of West Washington requesting
the District Commissioners to take steps
for the purchase of the lot adjoining the
Fillmore School building on 35th street for
additional room for playground for the
children attending the school, has received
many signatures. More than 500 names
are attached to the document. which Will
be submitted to the Commissioners in the
near future 1t is recited in the petition
that the children play very largely on
the street, and not only often endanger
their lives. as the street is so much used
for driving purposes, but they also annoy
the residents by the noise and confusion
desire the District to purchase is about
1S2 feet deep and 62 feet wide. At pres
ent an old building is located on the
ground 1t is understood that the prop
erty can be bought at d very reasonable
price.
A large force of laborers this morning
began taking up the curbing and remov-
ing the cutters on u street between 28th
and Dist streets preparatory to the paving
of that thoroughfare. This Improvement
has been urged, it is stated. for the past
five or six years by the residents Of the
West End. 1t is also stated that the au-
thorties have in hand between $4,000 and
500 600 intended for street improvements in
Georgetown. The work begun this morn
ing, it is learned will cost $4,000.
The Dumbarton Base Ball Club will to-
morrow afternoon contest with the Nor
ris Peters nine for the championship of
the District. The. game will be played on
the Georgetown campus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-25
cARowAY STILL MISSING.
Fruitless Trip Down the River in Pur-
suit Of q Clue.

Nothing as yet has been heard from
Richard B. Caroway. the clerk at the De-
partrnent of Justice who has been missing
since the 18th instant. His friends are
very much alarmed over his continued alb
sence, fearing he has committed suicide.
Yesterday morning a report was received
at police headquarters that the captain of
Potomac river schooner had seen a body
in midstream between Fort Foote and River
View late Tuesday night Later in the day
J. s. Easily Smith, attorney in charge of
pardons at the department, went down the
river on the police boat Vigilant, Pilot Rus
sell Dean in command, but no trace of a
body was found.
The boat made stop at Alexandria.
where inquiry was made, and every craft
coming up the river was hailed for infor-
nation, but no news was received. The
Maryland shore was examined as far down
as Bryants Point, and the Virginia shore
IS far down as Gunston's was visited.
The missing man was Of a quiet DISPOSE
ton, and his friends scout the idea that
he has gone off on pleasure trip without
has for some time past been suffering from
a stomach complaint, which has made him
Respondent but he never intimated to any
one that he contemplated self-destruction.
Mr.. Easily Smith visited CarOway's room
at 412 9th street northwest and found
everything in order just as if his friend
had left it as though he expected to return
in a short time. He was much surprised
however to find several cartridges for a
revolver. which had every indication Of
having been recently purchased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-25
NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT.
General Orders Announcing Date of u.
v. U. Gathering.

Robert ST. George Dyrenforth, comman-
der-in-chief of the Union Veterans Union,
has issued, under date of September p,
general orders announcing that the national
encampment of the order and the national
convention of the Woman's Veteran Relief
Union will be held in Louisville, KY, Oc-
tober 13 to Is, inclusive The headquarters
of the commander-in-chief,i 1t is stated, will
be at the Gait House in Louisville, and the
encampment will convene in the assembly
room of the Music Hall at 10 o'clock the
morning of the 18th. The Woman's Aux
iliary will convene in another room in the
Music Hall building at the same hour.
Arrangements have been made for hold
ing a meeting of the national executive
committee at the Gait House the evening
of October II.
1t is stated that the committee on public
comfort in Louisville has made provision
for all visitors to that city during the ses-
sions of the encampment, and members OF
the Grand Army of the Republic are in
vited to visit the city with the members OF
the Union Veterans Union.
The acceptance of the resignation of A
c. Hawley as adjutant general of the order
is announced, as is also the appointment of
his successor, Robert Alton of the Division
of the Potomac.
The commander-in-chief announces the
appointment of the following committee on
constitutional amendments: Gems Payne,
Alton. Hamond of the Potomac; Gen
Stewart of New York, Col. Grant of Ohio
Col. Gerard of Texas and Col NiceWonger
or Pennsylvania The committee will meet
for conference at the Gait House Louis
vile. October Y, at pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-25
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Anacostia and Vicinity.

Policemen Karl Sherer and E. M. Brooks,
new appointees, the latter colored, have
been added to the roll OF the Anacostia sta
ton. They have been assigned to the Twin
ing City section.
Robert Newton, six years old, who at
tends the kindergarten classes in the Ana
costa Masonic Hail. was treated yesterday
for dog bite on the calf of his left leg.
The matter was called to the attention OF
the police, who will look after the dog
Walter Guy, eolored fifteen years old,
has escaped from the reformatory at Chel-
tenham, Prince Georges county, Md, ana
the local police have been instructed to
locate him, II possible.
After a long season of idleness, during
which time they have been walled about
with a worm-eaten fence the District
scales. on Johnson street. Anacostia, are
being placed in a serviceable condition and
will soon be ready for use.
Rev. Charles o. Isaac, pastor of the Ana
costa Methodist Episcopal Church. has re-
turned from Annapolis. Md, where he
united in marriage. Wednesday last, Miss
Elsie Armiger and Mr.. leland Tracey both
former residents OF Anacostia. The young
couple have taken up their residence on B
street southeast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-25
Convicted of Theft.

Moses Orr, colored youth, was convicted
in the United States branch Of the Police
Court this morning on a charge of theft,
and Judge Scott gave him the privilege of
paying a tax of $40 or remaining in jail for
the next two months as the alternative.
Moses offered a fine rain coat for sale yes
terday to Moses Levi, who conducts sec
ond-hand store on D street northwest. Levi
did not think that Moses came by the coat
honestly, and asked him to walk down the
street to see If the garment was all right
When they reached police headquarters,
and Moses saw the building he broke and
ran. Detectives Cornwell and Muller, who
were approaching from an opposite direc-
ton, apprehended him and he was brought
back to headquarters, where an investiga-
ton developed the fact that the coat had
been stolen Monday from William Oetzel of
LA street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-25
SHERMAN STATUE DEDICATION
Gen. Chaffee Issues Orders Designating
Troops to Participate.

Gen. Chaffee. commanding the Depart
ment of the East has issued orders in re-
gard to the Sherman statue dedication. as
follows:
Under the authority of the War Depart
ment, the troops at Fort Myer and Fort
Hunt Va, Fort Washington. Nd. and
Washington barracks. d. c.. will partici-
pate in the parade in Washington, D. c.,
on October Is next. in connection with the
dedication Of the statue of Gen. w. I. Sher-
man.
The troops designated will be commanded
by Col. w. s. Edgerly. I'd Cavalry, who
will report not later than October 1 next
to Lieut.. Gen. s. B. M. Young. chief of
staff. u. s. A, Washington, D. c., for IN
structions as to the time and place of rem
devious and other details. Each post COM
mander concerned will report by letter to
Col. Edgerly and carry out any instructions
he may give in the premises.
medical officer. hospital corps detach-
ment and two ambulanceS, properly equip
per. will be furnished from Fort Myer.
Each company of engineers and coast ar
tillery concerned will consist of two pla-
toons. each platoon of sixteen files front.
Each troop of cavalry will consist of two
piatoons. each platoon of sixteen files front.
Inc duartermaster's department will fur
mSh the necessary transportation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-25
Moses September Furniture Sale.
The furniture event of the year.-Advt.
White Ribboners Meet.

Northwest Union w. C. 7. u, met for
the fall meeting last night at the residence
of Mrs. w. S. jerks, 1915 10th street north
west the president, Mrs. Jesse H. Robin
son, in the chair. This being the annual
meeting of the union, reports were heard
from the following superintendent: Mrs
Lotus, literature; Mrs. Warn, narcotics;
Mrs. Drown, temperance instruction in
public schools, and Mrs. Robbins, mission
work.
The report of the corresponding secretary
showed the amount of work done on nearly
ali lines. The treasurer reported dues paid
to District w. C. T. u, rent to headquar-
tiers, dues to Anti-Saloon League, and
after all bills had been settled the amount
of cash on hand.
brief outline of work for the winter
was discussed, and delegates to the annual
meeting of the District W. c. T. U. were
appointed as follows: Mrs. Sarah D. Bailey
of Arlington, delegate-at-large; Mrs jerks
Mrs. LOTUS. Mrs. Drown and Mrs. Hull
The union. under the direction. of Mrs Hull
and Mrs. G. J. Drew, will act as the lunch
con committee and serve lunch at the an
nual meeting, which will be held October
- at Calvary Baptist Sunday school house.
OfflcerS for the year 1904 were elected by
the union as follows: President, Mrs Jesse
H Robinson; vice president, Mrs c. e.
Ritter; corresponding secretary, Mrs d. c.
Perham recording secretary, Mrs. H. A.
Gillenwater; treasurer, Mrs. Sara Smith,
financial secretary for the building fund
of Northwest Union, Mrs. Clearwater
1t was announced that Northwest Union
Will nave charge of the mission meeting at
the 14th street branch Monday night next
and Will continue its monthly meetings
there and also work with those In charge
of the wage-earnerS' department.
Cocoa and cakes were served at the close
of the meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-25
c. E. SOCIETY FORMED.
Young People Of lions Lutheran
Church Effect Organization.

The Young Peoples Society of Christian
Endeavor of lions Lutheran Church re-
Gently held its regular business and social
meeting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs W.
T. Gross. 1913 7th street northeast At this
meeting Rev. A. E. Gringel of Xenia, Ohio.
who has been supplying the pulpit of Zion 8
church for month past, it is said, sug-
gested that the Endeavorers disband their
society and form a Luther league After
lCng discussion the proposition was re-
jected.
1t Is stated that at the time of the re-
tfrement of Rev. Albert Homrighaus from
the pastorate of lions Church the En-
deavorers pledged themselves to remain in
the society until after the September bust
ness meeting The time having expired,
and Luther league having been formed,
the society disbanded.
Last Tuesday evening a number of young
people, formerly members of the Christian
Endeavor Society at lions Church, met at
the home Of DR.. and Mrs. ]. w. Graham
and perfected an organization of Christian
Endeavor. to be known as "Mizpah Luz
were: President, Miss Agnes Sauter, for
merly president at lions Church; vice presi-
dent. Mr.. Walter Locke; secretary, Mrs.
Rose Locke; treasurer. Miss Clara Brandt
1t is stated to be the intention of the
society to hold its regular prayer services
each Sunday at the homes of the members
as designated by the president, until more
definite. arrangements can be made. The
first prayer meeting will be held at the
home of the president, Miss Agnes Sauter.
1115 u street. The newly-formed society
appointed delegates to the Christian En-
deavor Union of the District, and also the
Lutheran Young Peoples Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-25
CITY AND DISTRICT.

James W. Tuckerman, an employe at the
navy yard, was slightly injured in the yard
about O'Clock yesterday afternoon by
board falling on him. The ambulance from
the Naval Hospital was summoned and he
was conveyed 10 that institution, where the
surgeons found he had sustained several
bruises on his left leg. After his injuries
Were dressed Tuckerman was able to go to
his home 1859 l. street southeast.
George Hunter fell and cut his head while
near the corner of 9th and G streets north
west about IL o'clock last night He was
taken to the Emergency Hospital where
the injury was dressed. Hunter is fifty
two years old, and lives at SIT street
northeast
Sparks from an engine on the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad set fire to the railroad ties
in Anacostia about o'clock last night
Policeman Stewart extingushed the fire be-
fore any serious damage resulted.
Nellie Savoy, four year-old colored child
stepped on piece of glass and cut her foot
near her home. No. I Bellevue court north
west, about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon
She was sent to Freedmens Hospital where
the wound was dressed.
robert Norton, SiX-year-old boy who
resides with his parents at 324 Jackson
street, Anacostia. was bitten on the left leg
by dog belonging to James Crawford
while near his home yesterday afternoon
The wound was dressed by a neighboriny
physician.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-25
ROBINSON coNFEssEs.
Colored Man Who Brutality Assaulted
Mrs, Hughes Admits Guilt.

Policeman Lester, of the fourth precinct.
last night arrested Daniel Robinson, col
oIed, twenty-five years old. who resides
with his wife at 1858 1st street southwest,
on suspicion of being connected with the
brutal assault, Wednesday night, upon
Mrs. Annie Hughes, of No. % N street
southeast. The man at first stoutly pro-
claimed his innocence. but the police piled
up the strongest kind Of circumstantial evil
dence against him, and he broke down and
made a confession of the affair.
Mrs Hughes is still Frustrated, and was
unable to appear in court today. The man
was measured and photographed at police
headquarters this morning for the rogues'
gallery. A reward of 500 was offered for
his arrest. and 1t is probable that Dora Lee
will receive a portion Of it. Policeman
Lester. who made the arrest. WILL it is
said. receive some recognition for his work
in apprehending the man.
The first clue the police had in regard to
the identity of the man was when Robin
sons wife visited the residence of Mrs.
Hughes yesterday morning and inquired If
the lady had been badly hurt Lieut.. Mat
thews. of the fourth precinct, who happened
to be at the house when the woman called,
regarded it somewhat strange that
strange colored woman should be concerned
about Mrs. Hughes condition, and Police
in conjunction with Detectives Muller and
Horne, was directed to visit the Robinson
woman after she left Mrs. Hughes. which
he did. In response to questions she told
several conflicting stories. Robinson, who
was also at home when the officer called.
made statements differing from those told
by his wife. He was at once taken into
custody and escorted to the station house,
where scratches were found on his face
and hands. He could not account for these
injuries. and made several conflicting
statements.
Robnson's godmother, Dora Lee, was
visited by Lester, and she told him that
Robinson had confessed to her that he
made the attack on Mrs. Hughes, and Mrs.
Lee called at the station house and pleaded
with Robinson to tell the truth. He waiv-
cred at first. but on seeing that he had
been caught in a trap, confessed the whole
affair.
The man is said to have signed a state
ment that he approached Mrs. Hughes from
the rear, choked her, and then dragged her
into the bushes behind blacksmith's shop
at the corner of South Capitol and N
streets. He said her screams scared him,
and he grabbed her pocketbook and ran,
being afraid that someone would come to
her assistance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-25
Give Reisinger's Ice Cream a Trial

And you'll take it always. Absolutely pur
81 gal. SOC. Z gal. 235 @ st Phone e 50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-25
Order by Commissioners.

The Commissioners have ordered that
catch basin be constructed at the south
east corner of 18th street and Howard ave-
nue.; estimated cost. SIS; chargeable to the
current appropriation for main and pipe
sewers.
That fire hydrant be erected on the south
side of South Carolina avenue between 9Th
and 9TH streets southeast, at an estimated
cost of SIS.
That 100000 be taken from the water
fund and used for continuing the extension
OF the high service system of water dis
tribution.
That l.. d. Smoot, rodman in the engi-
neer department, surface division at s.,
per day is promoted to transitman, at 81
per day; that c. V. Rector, rodman at $3.50
per annum, is promoted to rodman at S., Der
day. vice Smoot, and that w. w. Curtiss,
chairman, at 1926 per day, is promoted to
rodman at $3.50 per annum, vice Rector:
changes to take effect September 81, 1908
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-25

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