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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
MINERS TALK LESS
OF ANOTHER STRIKE

SCRANTON, Pa. June 12.-At the
meeting of the executive board of Dis
triet No. 1 here yesterday afternoon
few preliminaries looking to the con-
vention of Monday next were disposed
Of. The board members were apparent
~ in good temper and 1t was noticeable
that there was much less talk of strike
than there was a week ago. Among the
subjects considered was the failure OF
the Gunton and State Line Coal Com
panies at Bernice. Pa. to pay the in
crease OF wages allowed by the strike
commission. Several of the members
were for radical action, but before ad-
journment a motion prevailed to refer
the matter to the Cancellation board
President Mitchell, who will preside
over the convention. will be here Mon
day morning. 1t is thought the conven-
tlon will last nearly three days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
THE NEWS OF GEORGETOWN
Wants His Money Returned.

Attachment proceedings. growing out
Of a sale of Maryland horses in George
town, have been instituted before JUS
tiee OF the Peace H. E. Paine, presid-
ing in this district.
For several weeks sales have been
conducted at Thirty-third and NJ Streets.
most of the horses being shipped here
from Hagerstown.
At a recent auction. DR.. w. r. Hill,
of n Street. purchased a mare for 800.
alleged to have been warranted TO be
IN first-class condition. One or two
days after the purchase, 1t is alleged
the horse showed symptoms of serious
illness when driven. and when brought
back to the stable, died. DR.. Hill In
vestigated the cause of death, and with
the assistance OF veterinarians dissected
the animal. Examination disclosed the
fact, It is alleged, that the horse S
liver was in diseased condition.
On the next visit of the horse auc-
tioneer. Dr. Hill presented his case,
and asked for the return of his SI0,.
The party conducting the sale, William
McHenry, refused to consider DIR. Hill s
demand, whereupon counsel was engag-
ed by DR.. Hill, and an attachment is
sued against two horses belonging 10
the defendant. Rather than have the
horses held up McHenry secured bond.
and the animals were released.
The case Will come up for DISPOSE
ton June %. There are many in
Georgetown interested in horses, and
the case has attracted much attention.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
EDNA WALLACE HOPPER
FIGHTS FOR A FORTUNE

SAN FRANCISCO, June 13.-Edna
Wallace Hopper. actress. and her attor
ney. Judge Coyne. of New York, are at
the Palace Hotel. They were busily Gu
gagged yesterday in obtaining evidence
with which they hope to break the will
of the late Alexander Dunsmuir, hus-
band of Mrs. Hopper's mother and
nephew of the former premier of British
Columbia. The hearing of the Dunsmuir
will case will be begun in Victoria on
July 7. The main point TO be decided is
the mental condition of Alexander Duns-
muir at the time he executed his will
The suit of the actress. which was fled
several months ago in the British Co
Iumbia court. is for the purpose Of set
ting aside the will on the ground of
the incompetency of Dunsmuir at the
time he signed 1t. and on the further
ground that undue influence was exer-
cised by the brother. James Dunsmuir
in procuring his relatives signature.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
WATERS Tie UP MANY
HOTELS IN CHICAGO
-Four Thousand Employees Go Gu
on Strike.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, June 13.-Under cir
cumstances which were at times intense
ly dramatic, four thousand hotel and res
taurant walters were called out on strike
yesterday, and a score of the leading
hotels OF the city were tied up The re-
suit is the most uncomfortable situation
for Chicago yet caused by the demands
of union labor.
The fight promises TO be bitter one,
and may involve thousands of men in
other labor organizations Both sides
are determined, the walters insisting on
complete unionizing of the hotels with
union wages and the hotel owners de-
clarins they will make an aggressive
fight for the ordinary privilege Of hiring
non-union employees if they see fit
The crisis is considered so grave that
Samuel Gompers, president of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor, will take q
hand in it. He is expected here next
Tuesday TO make an investigation OF the
situation and to pass OF. the merits of
the controversy.
The following hotels were tied up:
Auditorium, Auditorium Annex. Pal
mer House, Grand Pacific. Sherman
House, Wellington Hotel, Victoria Hotel,
Stratford Hotel, Hyde Park Hotel
Thompson's Hotel, Chicago Beach. Ven
dome, Holland, Lexington. Del Prado
Metropole, Windemere, Lakota, Ken
wood, and Kaiserhof.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
ALIM0NY ON THE
IMSTAlLMENT PLAN

OGDENSBURG, N. Y. June 10
George D. Storie, of Gouverneur. went
to Canada yesterday, leaving the courts
10 straighten out his affairs. His wife
recently obtained divorce from him.
with 1900 alimony, payable 500 month
ly. II he defaulted, the whole amount
was to become due. Having defauited,
the supreme court ordered the coilec-
ton of the full alimony. Meanwhile
Storie confessed judgment to Mrs. Adel-
la Hill. the correspondent, in an amount
about equal to his business interests.
The sheriff has taken possession of his
store.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
HEARD DYING WORDS
OF ARDSlEY VICTIM

TARRYTOWN, n. Y. June 13.-C. E.
Hale, superintendent of the Ardsley
Club. after refusing to testify in the
Heffernan case and defying Coroner Rus
sell to make him testify, has informed
the coroner that he will make a state
ment. Hale was one Of the first persons
to reach Heffernan after he was shot,
and 1t is said that he will testify that
the dying man told him that he knew
who shot him. Coroner Russell visited
Mr.. Hale, who is i'll in bed, and informed
him that he must tell all he knows. The
superintendent defied the official and told
him he could not force him to be wit
ness. The coroner replied that If he did
not acQuiesce in twenty-four hours he
would put him under arrest and close
the club. With this ultimatum the cor
oner left him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
WANTS PASTOR TO
PAY FOR HER HEART

NORRISToWN, Pa, June 13.-Blanche
Gertrude Keck, aged twenty-five years,
of salisbury township. Lehigh county
yesterday began proceedings in the court
At this place against the Rev. Edgar j.
Holman, pastor of the Lutheran Church
at Wyndmoor, this county. She charges
breach of promise of marriage and asks
600 damages. In her statement the
plaintiff says she first met the Rev. Mr.
Holman in 1898 and that he was at that
time a student OF theology. He began
paying addresses to her. she declares,
and on Christmas Day of that year a
solemn engagement to marry was made
between them. In September. 1902, she
alleges he promised her that the we'd
ding should take place in June, 1903.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
BALTIMORE ELECTION
OFFICERS INDICTED

BALTIMORE. June 13-The grand
jury today returned indictments against
Charles H. Carter. w. P. Porter. and
James Mcclellan. constituting the board
of supervisors of election. The indict-
ments charge that the supervisors re-
ceived the ballot boxes and keys at the
mayoralty election on May and failed
TO note the condition OF the seal and
stamp on each box and to make an entry
of the facts in book required by law
to be kept, together with the names of
the officer who delivered the boxes. The
indictments are three, one against each
of the SUPERVISORS and all of similar
tenor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
FRANK ROCKEFELLER
IN A CATTLE FEUD

TOPEKA. Kan, June 13.-According 70
affivadits filed with Governor Bailey by
Frank Rockefeller. brother of John D.
Rockefeller. c. P. Dewey, a Chicago
millionaire. and his son Chauncey have
been harassing and molesting Mr. Rock
efe1ler and the men on his Kansas ranch
Mr.. Rockefeller appeared in person be-
fore Governor Bailey early last spring
and appealed for protection against the
Deweys. He said that c. P Dewey had
set his heart on getting possession of all
Of Cheyenne Rawlins, and part of Sher-
man and Thomas counties. in the north
western part of Kansas. to use as a
cattle ranch. Mr.. Rockefeller's ranch
adjoins the Dewey property on the
north, and he said that the Dewey en-
ployes had tried in every manner to
compel him to move.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
Birthday Party for Son.

A birthday party was given last night
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Zeigal,
1888 Thirty seventh Street northwest. IN
honor of their son. Master Alfred lei
gan The evenings enjoyment consist
ed OF the playing of games, music, and
refreshments. Vocal solos were given
by Alice Frizzell, Carrie Frizzel. Eliza
Fletcher. and George Troup. Those
present were Misses Alice FriZzeIl, Car
RE Frizzell. Eliza Fletcher, Katie
Brown, Virgie Jenkins, Emma Marks,
Helen Warwick. Mary Sullivan. Nellie
Perrel. Georgfe Troup. Lucy Perrel, and
Messrs. Alfred Zeigan. ROLAND Hughes.
Leonard Thrift, Clifton Thrift, and
Frank Sullivan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
A CRANK THREATENS
AUSTRIAN EMP EROR
Rushes at Royal Carriage With
Uplifted Stick.

VIENNA, June Is. - While Emperor
Francis Joseph was out driving yester-
day pedestrian, holding stick in a
threatening manner, rushed at the En-
peror's carriage. The coachman dashed
the assailant and whipped up the
horses. and the man was seized. The
incident caused some excitement. At
the police station the prisoner was rec
ognized as Jacob Reich, an unemployed
commercial agent, who called at the Hof-
burg January and insisted on seeing
Emperor Francis Joseph, declaring he
was the son of God and had brought the
Emperor an important communication
from the Almighty. Reich, who is pro-
nounced insane, was then incarcerated,
but has since been released.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
ROBBED OF $4,000
ON BOARD GERMANIC

NEW YORK. June 13--Robert Neill, a
wealthy resident of Los Angeles, Cal,
who was first cabin passenger on the
White Star Line steamship Germanic.
which arrived from Liverpool yesterday,
reported to the police on his arrival that
he had been robbed on Wednesday last.
while in Iaidocean. Of drafts and money
10 the amount of about $40 900. The
money stolen was the proceeds of the
sale of an estate in Belfast. Mr.. Neill
landed here penniless. and was unable
TO pay 1926 duty demanded on some gifts
he was bringing in. Detectives are in
ycstigating the case.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
TETANUS CONTAGIOUS,
SAYS THIS PHYSICIAN

PITTSBURG. Pa. June 13.-If deaths
from tetanus continue. and il Is proved
that the disease is epidemic in this
country. DR.. Eugene G. Mattson, city
bacteriologist, says great step will
have TO be taken. Tetanus. the physi-
clan says. is contagious. and does not
arise from wounds made by pistols or
other instruments. but is caused by the
wound coming in contact with something
containing the germs of the disease. Te-
tanus germs. he declares. have the pow
er of remaining dormant on surfaces for
an indefinite period; afterward they may
propagate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
Three of These Will Be Awarded
Money Prizes of IS, So, ana
81 Respectively.

CONDITIONS-The conditions governing the awarding Of
prizes follows:
The prints submitted must be made by amateurs readers of
The Times living within radius of twenty miles of Washing
on from negatives made by themselves
work through all processes
use OF The Times that desires Previous pubica
ton elsewhere will bar print and subsequent publication
OF winning print will not be allowed special
permission of The Times The print a
dress of the SENDER and prints No
print will be returned
Where possible, descriptive text may be but this
not be considered awarding the prize The composition
tsc execution and attractvuess photograph
Will be taken into consideration in naming the II
tie OF picture and of should the back
OF the print, and not sent separately
The successful competitors for this be announced
and their photographs reproduced Sunday, 81
49, Prints for the fifth competition be
Times office not later than Saturday, June 90
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
ACCUSED MINISTER
SAYS MOT GUILTY

NEW YORK, June 13.-Returning from
Wilkesbarre, Pa, the Rev. DR.. George
r. Vandewater, who has been named as
correspondent in the suit for divorce
brought by Archibald Watt against his
wife, Mrs. Adele F. Watt, emphatically
denied his guilt, and retained Lawyer
William II. Sage to defend his good
name. 81 can make only one state
ment,'' he said, '-and that is that never
committed the sin associated with my
name. This matter is in the hands of
my lawyer, who is also my warden 1
am perfectly ready to meet the charge
now that it has been made. definite.
have my opinion as to why it has been
made
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
Masons Select Rulers.

Alexandria Washington Lodge, A F
& A NJ, has elected the following Off
GERS: Worshipful master, R. w. Ar
mold; senior warden, w. a. Moore, tr.
junior warden. Leopold Ruben; treas
urer. T. w. Robinson; secretary, J. Sid.
ney Douglas. This is Mr.. Douglas
thirty-ninth term. The following ap-
pointments were also made: Senior
deacon, H. F. Grillbortzer; junior dea.
con. ]. L. Perry; steward, DR.. Thomas
B. Cochran: chaplain. the Rev. P. P
Phillips; tiler. w. S. Moore, sr.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
Children at Mount Rainier.

The children of the Sunday school OF
st. Johns Episcopal Church. Potomac
and 0 Streets northwest. went on a pic
mic today to Mount Rainier Md. They
were accompanied by A. X. Paris, .su-
perintendent of the Sunday school; the
Rev. Frederick B. Howden. pastor of the
church, and the Rev. George Knollmeyer.
assistant pastor. They will return about
o'clock this afternoon
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
An Enjoyable Musicale.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. June IA de-
lightful pupils musicale was held
last evening at the residence of Mrs
Thomas Hulllsh in South Royal Street
A well selected program was given, con-
sisting OF piano solos by Miss Kearney
and Harriet Pollard, and vocal selections
by Mrs. Ballenger and Misses Bonitz,
Pierpont. Stokley. Watkins, Faith Brown.
Kroes Ficklin. Mary Pollard, Emma and
Margaret Bierkorn. The singers were
accompanied by Mrs. Hulfsh on the
piano. and Mildred Ficklin with the
violin. All present spent a pleasant
evening, and it was late when the must
Gale came to a close.
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ASLEEP THIRTEEN DAYS.

oGDENSBURG, June 13-For thirteen
days Ernest Forth. the seven-year-old
son OF Francis Forth, has been in a
continuous sleep. Previous to that time
he was attending school and was as
active as other children. Doctor Char
boneau pronounces it form of cerebro
spinal meningitis.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
JURY GIVES THIS
NURSE FIVE THOUSAND

CAMDEN, June 13.-The case of An
ME E. Groves against William Alden and
Mabel Smith, executors of the estate of
Miss Clara Cozier, an action to recover
$3.50 for attending the latter as nurse
for period of nineteen years. was con-
Guided before Judge Nixon in Camden
yesterday. The jury gave a verdict for
the plaintis for $1,000
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
Home From Frederick.

The Columbia Steam Fire Engine
Company returned from Frederick, Nd,
last night. The company has been in
attendance at the Maryland State Fire
mems Associations convention. 1t was
met at the depot here last night by many
friends and the stay at-home members
A line was formed and headed by the Kit
Carson Drum Corps. Of Washington. The
parade marched down King Street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
AN ALLEGED HUSBAND
STEALER ESCAPES JURY

STANFORD. June 13.-Alice Bradley,
or Stamford. who is being sued by Mrs.
Edith Quintard. of Sound Beach. for
alternating the affections of her hus-
band. shrinks from having the details
OF the scandal aired before jury. so
Judge Case has granted the motion for
a hearing before Judge of the court
Mrs Quintard sues for $50. 1000. and was
pepared to proceed with the case yes
terday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
Body Still Unidentified.

The remains of the unknown man found
dead in the yards OF the Pennsylvania
Railway Company a few days ago still
lie unidentified at Demaine's Undertak-
ing Rooms in King Street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
ALEXANDRIA s[EWS NOTES

T. U. Fairfax, noble grand; John T. Har-
rison. vice grand; Daniel R. Stansbury
recording secretary; William z. Latham
financial secretary; L. Morgan Davis
treasurer; Edgar Lyles. chaplain.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13

Edward Burns, an inmate of the Soldiers
Home, struck by q car at Four half
and X Streets southwest, last night. and sus
tanned severe scalp wounds. His injuries were
dressed at the Emergency Hospital
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
Chef Tune Released

Peter June, formerly chef in the Westminster
apartment house, who arrested in Boston
on the charge of stealing S14S from the man
agement of the place, has been released from
custody. This action taken on the strength
OF n telegram from reliable source stating
that he was innocent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13

General Smith, negro, was admitted to the
Emergency Hospital last night, suffering from
splintered jaw, fractured leg, and dislocated
shoulder blades. He had been injured by q
moving car in a mine OF the Deitrici. Mining
Company at Duulfries, Prince William county,
Va. His condition is serious, but he viii prob
ably recover
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13

The mystery of shirt stud, having an al
legged value of So 90, lost by William Perry a
guest at the Hotel johnson, has been solved
RepoSdng peacefully under a bed in the roorn
the jewel vas found yesterday afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
Cars in Collision.

Two cars collided last night 1T Fourteenth and
Streets southwest, The impact threw one OF
the conveyanees off the track, but further than
this no damage was done
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
Church Lawn Party.

A lawn party was held last night on
the grounds surrounding the West Wash
ington NJ. E. Church South. under the
auspices of the ladies of the church
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
Funeral of ]. S. Fowler.

The funeral of John S. Fowler. late
clerk of the United States court, win
take place from his late home in South
Washington Street tomorrow evening at
o'clock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
New Officers Elected.

Potomac Lodge. No. ss. I. o. o. F.. net
last night at its hall in North Columbus
Street. and elected the following officers:
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Badges, Regalia, Costumes.
,undlach. s13 Seventh Street northwest
Private Dwelling Robbed.

The police have begun search for thieves
who broke into the house of Nathan Cole at
o26 Fourth Street northwest early this morning
and stole jewelry valued - 81, 900 The jewels
were kept in a tin box, which had been broken
Cpen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
LOCAL MENTION.
The Best Summer Beverage
Diamond Stud Found

Is Nat. Cap. Brewing Co.'s .Muenehener'' Beer
Pure and healthful. Two doz., 81 5 Phone 222
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
Highest grades OF
Coal Oil, 1oc Per Cal,
Gasoline, lac Per GAL.

Suitable for stoves automobiles)
Cans furnished free and delivered in any mart
Of the District. Gasoline and oil stoves re-
paired free. Drop postal or phone East 643
Home Safet Oil Delivery
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When You Want a Cut
Cheapest and Best Storage in the City.

OF anything Joyce Engraving Co.. Star Bldg
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Inspect our rooms, 1912 H Street Brown Z
Tolson, Auctioneers. Phone 2520. Furnitur,
sale every Thursday, 10 a. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13

Reisinger's Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream
81 gal; SOC Y gal. Phone s92. 235 C St
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Three hundred styles, at s2.s5. Keene's Sho.
store Dos Street northwest
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Struck by a Car.

Anywhere in city. Carpenters trade solicited.
Eisinger Bros, 200 7th st. NV. Phone.
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Genuine SIS, So, and 81 SAMPLE 81

Chicago, Jewel, and Daugler Gas Ranges
1904 Street. Muddiman & Co. 6le 18th Street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
Shaffer Furnishes Flowers for

Commandments. 14th and l, III Pa ave.
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The Times
Camera Contest

For the of photographers
will offer each week three prizes photographs
mitted
Out of the whole number Of photographs submitted
Times will choose each week group about repro
duce them in its Sunday issue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13
At Browns. 18th and N N. W.
No Charge for Delivering Lumber

See our Clubhouse Rod, $3.50.
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"How a clodhopper Cot There
Laborer Badly Injured.

Pastor Hez Sven explains Sunday night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13

Comic Opera Seaso6-Theater Artifcialiy Cooled
ALICE NErLSEN'S FORTUNE TELLER"
HEADED BY EDNA BRONSON, who alternated
the title role with Miss Nielsen in the famous
London production Mats Mon, Wed, anu
Sat, 25c Evenings, 25c and soc
Next Week-"Fra Diavolo," with Dorothy
Morton. Fred Frear Hubert Wilkie, Robert
Frederick and all-star cast ie8-6t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13

Mammoth Boardwalk, lined with Anusements-
Bathing, Sailing, Fishing, Grabbing. Scenic
Railway. Merry go Round HALEY'S BAND.
See schedule, under Railroad Time Tables
Take Columbia electric car ard allow 40 min
utes TO reach District Line Station 1t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-13

An interesting program has been prepared
Baseball, Foot Races, Tug OF War Sack Races
and various other anusenaents during afternoon
Fireworks, songs, and dancing in the evening.
Boats leave 10 am, 2:30, $50, and Gas pm
Ample boat service for all
Tickets, so Cents May be procured OF
Shriners and at box Office at the wharf
FOR THE BENEFIT OF CHRISTMAS
CHARITY FUND. ieIs-3t