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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-07
LABOR AND CAPITAL
National Civic Federation
Holds Interesting Session.
John MITCHELL TALKS
ADVOCATES STRONGLY JOINT
TRADE AGREEMENT IDEA.
Declares Outsiders Called in to Settle
Strikes Do Not Understand Condi-
tions--Arbitration Impossible.

NEW YORK. May, .7.-Capital and labor
met again today at the continued meeting
of the executive committee of the National
Civic Federation.
The object of ,he meeting was the PROPOSE
ton OF joint trade agreements, one of the
subjects which the late chairman. Senator
Marcus A. Hanna, believed was the closest
to the work OF the federation.
John Mitchell strongly advocated the
joint trade agreement ideH. 'sThe idea of
the joint trade agreement is the essence Of
trade unionism," he said. 1--WE have now
$1,000 men working under conditions which
are fixed by joint agreement. We adjust
all differences now by agreements; we
leave no question to arbitration: arbitration
is preferable to strikes-that Is all
Outsiders called In have said they did
not understand conditions. and the result
of the arbitration has been unsatisfactory
to both employers and employees.
II believe in strikes. ] also believe in
lcckouts. Neither side must surrender either
one of these rights. But believe neither
thing should be resorted to until each side
has exhausted every peaceful means for
settlement.
Nothing can make so much for Industrial
peace as the recegnition of the inde-
pendenee of labor and capital"
Questions Beyond Arbitration.
In reply to questions put to him by MEM
bers of the federations Mr.. Mitchell said
that under no circumstances would he con-
sent to the arbitration of some fundd
mental questions. He would never consent
to arbtrate the eight-honr work day or bis
right to belong to a union.
AS an instance of his position on the
question of arbitrationt he cited a case
where he had advised the miners in Ken
lucky to accept wage reduction of Az per
cent rather than accept arbitration, which
the employers were perfectly willing to
grant. He believed this preferable to hav-
Ing outsiders come In to adjust affairs
which they did not understand.
Daniel J. Keefe, president of the Inter-
national LongshOremen, Marine and Trans
port Workers Association, said that dur
ing the past year the vast organization
which he represents has only had one case
of arbitration. Hissunion has found 1t best
to treat directly with employers, and their
efforts in this direction have been uniform
ly successful.
Officers of the companies have opened
their books to me frequently when there
was some question of the returns made.
We know what the operators are making,
and In this way we have come closer to-
gether. We believe the answer to all ques-
tions is the trade agreement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-07
Movements of Naval Vessels.

The flagship Brooklyn and the cruiser
Atlanta have arrived at San Juan on their
way across the Atlantic and through the
Mediterranean to the east coast of Africa,
and thence to their station in Brazilian
waters.
The Nevada has arrived at Annapolis,
the Buffalo at Guam, the Brutus at Shang-
hal and the Caesar and Standish at Nor
folk.
The Wilmington and Helena left Ningpo
yesterday for Wenchau, the Ajax left
and Vicksburg left Ningpo for Cavite
The Villalobos sailed from Shanghai
yesterday for Hankow, the Supply, sailed
from Midway for Guam and the Pentucket
sailed from Boston for New York.
The battleshfp Kentucky arrived at Gf-
braltar yesterday on her way to New York.
The Marcellus. Glacier and Caesar have
been ordered out of commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-07

years. The crude oil We find there can be
burned ir lamp without refining
Adolph Grant Wolf the young Wash
ingtonian who was few days ago ap-
pointed a Judge of the supreme court OF
Porto Rico, called on the President this
morning, accompanied by Simon Wolf,
his father, to thank the President for his
appointment.
Federico Degetau, the Porto Rican COM
missioner to this country. presented some
Porto Ricans to the President today,
among the number being Jose Gordils OF
the Porto Rican house of delegates, and
E. F. Guillot, collector of revenues at
Mayaguez
A delegation of members of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor of Baltimore
called on the President today to ask him
to appoint Mr.. Mason as postmaster at
Baltimore. The President listened to the
recommendation.
A number of members of the Cumber-
land Valley Normal School of Pennsyl-
vania shook hands with the President.
Thinks Parker May Be Nominated.
Alabama" said Representative Under
wood Of Birmingham this morning at the
White House, will go to st. Louis to pick
winner, rather than to voice the instruc-
tions Of any convention at home That is
why, In my opinion, our state will not in
struct. We want the party to win and
desire our delegates to have the amplest
srul leader would be. My own opinion is
that when our delegates find out how much
party dissension in New York Parker's
candidacy would invite they will try to
nnd somebody else. The sentiment today,
however 1t may be acknowledged, is friend
ly to Parker, but In the belief that he is
the man to carry New York.
Personally. l wish the democrats would
crop the two-thirds rule at the ST. Louis
convention. 1t Is more liable to result in a
weak nomination than to insure a strong
one, because 1t is apt to compel the major
lty to accept compromise at the behest of
q minority
This rule prevailed in Alabama when I
nrst went there, but has since been drop
peo, ana there would today be no sentf-
ment Tor Its restoration. shall not be a
delegate to the convention, as Alabama
never sends its senators or representatives
on TINS service. Mr.. Pettus long headed
our delegations until he became a senator.
and since then he has not been a delegate
at ALL" =
Mr.. Underwood personally believes that
Olney would be the strongest democratic
candidate, but confesses that the Olney
movement does not seem to be making
much headway
Col Mills Promoted.
President Roosevelt today appointed Col
A. L. Mills. commandant of the West Point
Military Academy, a brigadier general.
Col Mills was at the White House today
and received his commission from the hands
of the President himself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-07
CASUALTIES WERE FEW.
Admiral Togo Reports Blocking of Port
Arthur Channel.

The following cablegram, dated Tokyo,
May Z, was received at the Japanese lega-
ton today:
Admiral Togo reports that the COM
bined fleet effected the third blocking opera
tion on Port Arthur on the Sd of May The
gunboats Akagi, Chikai the second, third
fourth, fifth destroyer fotillas and the
ninth, tenth and fourteenth torpedo boat
fotillas with steamers, started on the I'd
of May. but strong wind soon arising great
ly hindered the movement, and therefore
the commander ordered to stop the opera
ton, but the order did not reach in time
and consequently eight steamers proceed
ed and dashed into the harbor. despite the
enemy's searchlight, fortress fire, observa-
ton mines and mechanical mines.
Five steamers gained the mouth of the
harbor, especially Mikawa Maru and To-
tony Maru, breaking boom. went further
inside. The entrance of the harbor is con-
sidered effectively blocked, at least for
cruisers and battle ships. Three other
steamers were sunk before reaching the
mouth of the harbor. Our dotillas remain
ed till morning and rescued half of the
crews of the sunken steamers.
Torpedo boat No. 81 Its steam pipe hav-
ing been hit, was disabled, but was towed
away by torpedo boat No. TO- The port en-
gine of the torpedo boat Aotaka was dam
aged, but the ship was safe. Casualties Of
the fiot!llas: Three wounded, two killed,
but no other damage"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-07
MISS NEY HERE.
The Sculptor Of Two Texas Statues at
the Capitol.


Miss Elizabeth Ney. the sculptor. ar
rived In the city this morning and was at
the Capitol today at noon for a consulta-
ton with Mr.. Elliott Woods the superin-
tendent. regarding the preparations for
placing in position in Statuary Hall the
two Texan statues recently shipped to this
country from Genoa, Italy. Miss Ney is
the guest of Representative and Mrs.
Burleson of Texas and will remain In the
city until the statues have been safely in
stalled 1t is probable the dedicatory cere-
monies will not be held until some time
during the next session of Congress
The statues to be placed in the Capitol
collection are those of General Sam Hous-
ton and General Stephen F. Austin. BY
those who are familiar with Miss Ney's
work 1t is said that the two heroic figures
presented by the lone star state will be
notable features of an already notable col
lection. Miss Ney's statue of Ludwig II,
the erratic King of Bavaria, is said to
be one of the finest bits of marble work
of recent years. The lact effects on the
royal raiment are so carefully done that
one imagines they might easily be blown
into billows.
Miss Ney approved today the places ten
tatively selected by Representative Burie-
son. The statues will rest one on either
side of the statues of Webster and Stark
which are on either side of the northern
entrance to Statuary Hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-07
AsPHYxIAFED By GAS.
Nine Men Overcome in Explosion-one
Death.

PHILADELPHIA, May flames Dono-
van, aged fifty-five years. a stevedore, was
suffocated and eight others were overcome
today by fumes arising from an explosion
of gas In the hold of the steamship Switz-
erland. When the hatch Of the vessel was
opened today gas generated by chemicals
in the hold exploded, and before the steve
dores could retreat Donovan and the others
were overcome. The men were gotten out
as quickly as possible. but Donovan was
later found dead. The fumes arising from
the explosion caused the wharf to be de-
serted for time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-07
JAPS CAPTURED 400
Charge 1000 Russians West
of Kiu-Lien- Cheng.
SPIKED ENEMY'S GUNS
SUSTAIN A VERY HEAVY LOSS
IN THE ENCOUNTER.
Rear Guard of Cars Troops, Consist
ing of Infantry Battalion and Two
Artillery Batteries.

ANTUNG, Mancburia, May (Monday)-
via Seoul, Korea, May Z, ANA jap
anese force today charged thousand men
OF the Russian rear guard, consisting of a
be ttalion of infantry and two batteries of
artillery, near Hamatan, west of Kiu-Lien-
Cheng. After sustaining heavy loss the
japanese spiked the Russian guns and
captured 400 soldiers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-07
TREMENDOUS EXPLOSIONS.
Reported Heard at Entrance Of Port
Arthur Harbor.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK, May IA cablegram from
Chefoo says: Chinese coasting vessels re-
port succession of tremendous explosions
at the entrance to Port Arthur harbor. 1t
Sc believed the Russians are trying to clear
the channel OF ships and mines sunk there
by the Japanese. The Japanese cruiser
squadron is watching the harbor to prevent
q sally of torpedo boats against the Jap
transports.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-07
officers Report for Instruction.

& ANNAPOLIS, Md, May THE follow
ing officers have reported at the Naval
Academy for instruction at the school
of application, marine barracks: Second
Lieutenants F. A. Barker. E. B. Cole, H. f,
Wirgman, w. j. Hoadley, J. H. Thompson.
and W. L. Burchfisld.
The Standish has arrived at the Norfolk
navy yard.
forn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-07
Four Men Run Over and Killed.

CLEVELAND, Ohio May THE west
bound Twentieth Century Limited on the
Lake Shore road today ran down and in
stantly killed four unknown men near
Elyria, twenty five miles west of this city.
The men were evidently foreigners. The
bodies were all badly mutilated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-07
ST. BALcomBE DEAD AT. OMAHA.
He Had Been Republican for Fifty
Years

OMAHA, Neb.. May saint A. d. Bal
combe. prominent in state and national
politics, for eleven years publisher of the
Omaha Republican and for fifty years iden-
titled with the development of the west.
died at his home In this city today. Mr.
Balcombe was seyenty-four years old. He
has been, according to his own statement
a republican for fifty years, having been
one Of the organizers of that party and
having cast his first vote for John p. Hale
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-07
No Opposition to Maynard.

Special Dispatch to The Evening STAR
NORFOLK, Va. May THE second Vir-
ginia democratic district congressional COM
mittee was today called to meet here May
mary Representative Maynard SO far has
no opposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-07
woman,s Body Found in River.

KEoKUK, Iowa. May 1.-THE body of
Miss Clara Marsh of Warsaw was found
today floating in the Mississippi river. She
disappeared from home April %. following
a period of illness. Miss Marsh was a
daughter of the late Judge ]. w. Marsh
and was niece of Congressman Marsh of
Illinois.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-07
MUST SHIFT FOR THEMSELVES.
Situation in and Around Port Arthur
To Die in Defense.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 7-2:20 pm
The calmness with which the Russians ac-
cept the isolation of what always has bean
regarded as the Russian Gibraltar in the
far east is remarkable. In military circles
Il had been considered inevitable from TIE
first. No attempt is made to belittle the
energy shown by the enemy but from the
strategic point of view the investment of
the fortress is regarded as relieving the
military situation on the mainland, which
had been much embarrassed by the neces-
sity for maintaining the seagirt stronghold
at the extremity of the Liao-Tung penin-
sula. Besides, the utmost confidence is Ak
pressed in the ability of the fortress TO
withstand siege.
The whole Of the lower end of the penin-
sula from Kin Chou, thirty miles above
Port Arthur, south is an intrenched camp
commanded by chain of most formidable
Notifications, which surmount the crest of
every hill.
have been devoted to rendering the place
impregnable by land or sea- The railroad
circling within this camp will permit of
the easy transportation of the defending
troops
Say Japs Have Task Before Them.
According to the Russian view, the jap
anese have herculean task before them In
the event of their attempting the reduction
of the fortress. Successive lines of de-
fenses must be carried. and the japanese
operations cannot begin at the advanced
position Kin-Chou. until their siege guns
are landed
General Stoessel. who will have supreme
command of the defense of Port Arthur. is
considered to be able and resourceful and
to have an indomitable will His orders
Of the day have breathed a spirit of un-
Welding defiance One of them declared
that the last man must die in the defense
of Port Arthur
The latest newspaper dispatches from the
heleaguered fortress contained an account
of a stirring appeal made by General Stoes-
sci to his troops yesterday on the occasion
of the review In honor of the empress
name day, in which he announced that hs
would never surrender.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-07
Personal Mention.

Dr. and Mrs. B. F. Tiefenthaler laft last
night for Worcester. Ohio being called by
the death of the Doctors father.
MessFs. c. G. Lobotka, Frank de Saint
vanley and A. F. B. Schulze win leave
for st. Louis about June /.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-07
Landing Near Niuchwang.

ST PETERSBURG, May Z, p. ma
current report that Russia proposed send
Ing troops to -Hai-Kwan was officially
denied today. The Russian government
has made no such request of China and
has not contemplated taking such action.
1T is believed here that two other d-
visions of Japanese troops will land near
Niuctwang and attempt later to effect
junction with the army from the YaIu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-05
HAPPY CHILDHOOD.
RIGHT FOOD MAKES HAPPY CHILDREN BE-
CAUSE THEY ARE HEALTHY.

Sometimes milk does not agree with children
adults. The same thing is of other articles
Of food What agrees with sometimes does not
agree with others. But food can be SO prepared
that 1t will agree with the weakest stomach. Al
an illustratiOn-any one matter how weak the
stomach, can eat, relish and digest a nice hot cup
of Postum coffee with spoonful two of Grape
Nuts poured in, and such combination contains
nourishment to carry a number Of hours, for
almost every particle OF Ii Will be digested and
taken up by the system and be made OF.
A lady writes from the land of the magnolia and
the mocking bird, way down In Alabama, and
says: II led To drink Postum because coffee
gave me sour stomach and made neryous.
Again Postum recommended by two we'll
known physicians for my children. and feel espe-
cially era teful for the benefit derived.
mix does not agree with either child TO the
eldest. aged four and one half years, give Pos
tum, with plenty of sweet II agrees with
her splendidy. regulating her bowels perfectly.
although she Is OF constipated habit
For the youngest, aged two and one half years,
one-haf Postum and one-half skinned milk
have not given any medicine since the childree
began using Postum, and they enjoy every drop
Of 1t.
"a neighbor OF mine is giving Postum TO her
baby. lately weaned, with splendid results. The
little fellow is thriving famousiy.r Name given
by Postum CO.. Bate Creek. Mich.
Postum agrees perfectly With children and sup
plies adults with the bet, iDvigorating beverage I'm
place OF coffee. Literally thousands of Americans
have been helped out OF stomach and nervous dis.
eases by iaaying OF coffee and using Postum Food
Coffee Look In package for the little book, TIA
Road to MELVILLE"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-05
To Sight Sky Line.

tects to determine the outline and appear
ance the new building for the National MI.
scum will have against the sky line large
scaffolding has been erected for the pur-
pose of making observations. The corner
angle of the scaffold has practically all the
proportions which the new museum will
have when ii is finished, unless the archi-
tects become displeased with some of its
features and change the plans already laid
1t was to make sure on certain Of the
questions involved that the temporary
scaffold was erected. 1t will be torn down
in few days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-05

leICe TdVOIlte IIcSCllptlOA, tAAdl
they offer $500 reward for women
who cannot be cured of leucorrhea,
female weakness, prolapsus or falling
of the womb. All they ask is a fair
and reasonable trial of their means of
cure. Their financial responsibility
is well known to every newspaper
publisher and druggist in the United
States. This wonderful remedy
therefore stands absolutely alone as
the only one possessed of such re-
markable curative properties as
would warrant its makers in publish
ing such a marvellous offer as is
above made in the utmost good faith.
1t is medicine which has stood the
test of third of century and num-
bers its cures by the thousands.
Mrs. L. A. Steadman, 533 Allen
Street, Appleton, Wis, Grand
Worthy Vice Templar, Independent
Order of Good Templars, writes
After much suffering, and trying a
dozen different remedies, l finally
started using DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription for inflammation of
womb and ovaries. These troubles
had caused me intense suffering and
pain, and l really did not care wheth-
Ell l lived or died, for | could not en-
JOY life, and it seemed as though
there was no way out of this suffer
ing. However, after | had taken a
few doses of DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription, l really felt a change,
and my heart grew light, for l
thought that there was chance that
my health might be restored to me.
1t was in a few months time. That
was all the time that l had to use this
wonderful medicine before | was re-
stored to perfect health. 1t really
seemed too good to be true, but new
ertheless it was, for l have now been
without pain for six months, and
gratefully do acknowledge it.
THE HARM ALCOHOL DOES.
All other compounds intended for
women only are made with alcohol,
or alcohol is large component-this
alcohol Injuries the nerves. The little
red blood corpuscles are shrunken by
alcohol. Therefore they do harm.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
was the first exclusively woman s
tonic on the market. 1t has sold
more largely in the past third of a
century than any other medicine for
women Do not let the druggist
persuade you to try some compound
that has not had the test of so many
years success. Every woman should
be careful that the liver is active and
the poisons are not allowed to clog
up the system-get rid of these poi
sons by taking vegetable laxative
occasionally-such as DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets. They do not grippe
and will not harm the most delicate
system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-05

Secretary Morton expresses himself
strongly in favor of provision for two vice
admirals in the navy to meet modern con-
ditions. especially In the far east. where
American interests have become SO Inn
portant He says officers Of that high rank
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-05

Two men, alleged to have violated laws in
this city, are under arrest in Philadelphia
One Of them is Morris Greenberg 1t lie al.
legged against him that he disposed Of .
team belonging to Morris Green. Detective
Peck was a witness in the case In Phila-
delphfa Saturday. Greenberg claims that
he was partner in business with Green,
and denies that he stole the team that Is al
legged in the warrant The case will be dis
posed of Wednesday.
Morris Silverman is the defendant in the
other case. He is a baker, and was recent.
ly employed by Louis Zox, at 632 o street
northwest. The proprietor of the bakery
complained that $40 disappeared from his
money drawer about the time Slverman
left his employ. Detective o Brien and Mr.,
Zox went to Philadelphia today to appear
as witnesses in the case