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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-21


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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-14
WHAT WILL LABOR DO !?
Politicians Anxious About its In
fluenCe in Presidential Race.
GomFers Plans to Put Mitchell on
Ticket For Vice-President-
Congressman Opposed.

Washington, D. C.-Whether orr
ganized labor is to be great and
perhaps controlling factor in the next
Presidential election is question
that is being given serious attention
by far-sighted politicians
Much will depend on the success
or failure of organized labor in its
campaign this fall to defeat certain
members of Congress who are
charged with being unfriendly to the
legislation organized labor Is de-
manding. If the plans of President
Gompers are successful and num-
Der of candidates for Congress are
defeated by the labor vote, then UNI
doubtedly plans will be laid by the
labor leaders for the largest possible
participation in the 1908 campaign.
Already preliminary plans have been
discussed.
An alliance with one or the other
party, whereby the labor people will
secure the nomination for Vice-Pres-
ident, will be attempted If the labor
leaders can see their way clear to Sc
cure it. John Mitchell, president of
the United Mine Workers of Amer
lea, is the man they have in mind for
the second place on the ticket. The
first announcement that he would be
brought out as candidate for the
nomination for Vice-President came
from the anthracite coal country, but
it appears the subject was discussed
in Washington at the headquarters
of the American Federation of Labor
before it was mentioned at Wilkes
barre.
The suggestion of Mr.. Mitchell's
name has been kindly received in la
Dor circles everywhere, and there are
many indications that if things go
well with this years program of the
A. F. of L.. Mr.. Mitchell may find
himself in the midst of 9 full-hedged
boom next fall
The large question in the way of
any successful participation of the
American Federation of Labor in pol
itics is, however, whether the mem
bers of that organization will stick
together when it comes to voting, or
whether each member will vote his
own individual preferences. Many
politicians see in the action of Presi-
dent Gompers and his associates in
deciding to enter the political field
the -cakening of the A. F. of L.
They believe it will follow in the
path of the Knights of Labor some
years ago, which was disrupted be-
cause it went into politics, and that
it will cut no large figure in the Con-
gressional elections.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-14
DOMESTIC.

Six indictments were returned by
the Federal Grand Jury, which has
been Investigating alleged rebating
by the railroads entering New York
City.
To prevent the Ice Trust s repeating
high prices another year Mayor J. P,
Studley, of New Haven. is consider
ing plans to build dam near his
Sprngside home.
DR.. James Weir. aged fifty, of Ow-
ensboro, KY, a former medical pro-
fessor and author of several medical
works, died at Virginia Beach, Va,
of dropsy
Joseph Likens, of Mount Holly, N.
j., said Charlie Ross was living in
Galveston under the name OF Van
Hodge.
James s. McCle1land, of Philadel-
phia, caused the arrest of Mrs. Helen
Hamilton, of New York City, on a
charge of matrimonial swindling.
The Corporation Counsels office of
New York City served notice on the
Interborough Railway, that it would
begin action to have the courts or
der the removal of the third elevated
track in Third avenue.
Father Paul Ryan. a Carmelite
mission preacher whose early life
was spent in Englewood, N. j., died
of typhoid fever contracted while
seeking rest at Gallatzin, Pa.
Emil Streub, father of John, the
twelve-year-old boy whose body was
found in the woods near Housatonic,
Mass, was arrested, charged with
the murder of his son.
Edgar Brown, sixty-four years old,
a pioneer iron man who few years
ago was worth from seven to ten
million dollars, died in the County
Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie
Prosecution of the alleged Ice
Trust came to an end at Jacksonville,
Fla. by the ice manufacturers enter
ing into an agreement with the Pros
ecuting At orney whereby they prom
lse to at once dissolve the Jackson
Vile Ice Delivery Company.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-14
REFUSES TO 60 TO ASYLUM |
Miss Calhoun, Of Augusta, Ga,
Shoots Herself.
~ -. sseg,@ls5
Bullet Pierces Tin Picture Of the
Man She Loved Placed Over Her
Breast--Declared Insane.

Augusta, Ga Rather than 60 to
an insane asylum, where her relatives
sought to send her, Miss Ida Calhoun,
eighteen years old, a niece of the
Rev G. M. Wilkinson, prominent
Baptist clergyman of this city. fired a
bullet into her breast. The mortal
shot was fired just as lunacy COM
mission, which had been appointed to
decide the question of the girls san
ity, came to the conclusion that sha
should be committed to Dr. Me-
Naughton's Sanatorium.
The girl killed herself under Pc
culiar circumstances. She escaped
the vigilance OF her nurse, who had
been engaged to watch her, ands
rushing to the West View Cemetery.
she stood on the grave Of her mother.
Then she took the photograph of the
man with whom she was In love from
the folds of her skirt, and, placing
the picture against her breast, fired a
bullet through it and died instantly.
Miss Calhoun was a member of one
of the most prominent families in
this part of the State. She inherited
more than 100000 from her mother,
and she lived most Of the time with
her uncle. The death OF the mother,
however, seemed to have affected the
girls mind. She became melancholy
and her relatives asserted also that
she was suffering from hallucina-
tions. They suggested to her that
she go to a quiet retreat where she
would receive medical attention, but
Miss Calhoun refused.
When it became apparent to the
relatives that the girls condition was
becoming worse, they applied for a
lunacy commission, which was APP
pointed. The girl resented the APP
pointment of the commission, and
missioners The men who were APP
pointed to determine Miss Calhouns
mental condition resolved to have a
talk with her and they went to her
house Miss Calhoun was compelled
to dress and appear before the COM
missioners, who questioned her about
an hour. She was told that she could
retire, but instead of going to bed,
the girl slipped out of the house and
went to the cemetery.
Not knowing that the girl had
died, the commissioners considered
the evidence they had taken and
finally concluded that Miss Calhoun
was insane and that she should be
sent to an asylum. One of the girls
relatives went up to Miss Calhouns
room after the commissioners left the
house, but found that she had gone.
The house was searched in vain.
The police were informed of Miss Cal
houn's escape and a search was made.
No trace of her was obtained until
one of the caretakers in the cemetery
sent word to the police that girl
had committed suicide on grave.
1t was found that Miss Calhoun had
killed herself on the grave Of her
mother.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-14

WASHINGTON.

Commander J.. c. Fremont has
been appointed naval attache at the
American embassies in France and
Russia.
Opinion is growing in Washington
that the United States agents on the
seal islands acted too hastily in kill
ing Japanese poachers.
Assistant United States District
Attorney S. Easby-Smith has ten
dered his resignation. He was for
many years Pardon Clerk of the De-
partment of Justice He is native
of Alabama.
A rumor that the nations fighting
ships were in want of spiritual adj
visers brought the Navy Department
flood Of letters applying for situa-
lions as chaplains
Lieutenant Edward H. Dunn of the
Navy has been ordered to appear be-
fore a court martial at Mare Island.
Cal, on a charge of 'scandalous con-
duct.
George B. Rafferty,, son Of Gilbert
T. Rafferty,, d wealthy coke operator
of Pittsburg, who was in jail threat.
ened with indictment for passing bad
checks, has been discharged from
custody.
According to a decision handed
down by Judge Stafford, Of the SUI
preme Court of the District of Colum
bia, the Smithonian Institution is a.
national gallery of art
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-14
OUR ADOPTED ISLANDS.

After March 1, 1908, no one but
the Government will be permitted to
import opium into the Philippines.
Papa Islo, the bandit and religious
fanatic who caused so much trouble
in Occidental Negros, is the latest
claimant for posthumous existence.
There was placed on file in the SUI
preme Court of the United States an
appeal by Homer E. Grafton, Uni
ted States soldier, convicted in the
Philippines Of homicide and SEN
fenced to twelve years in prison for
killing native.
Director of Health Victor G.. Hell
ser reports that deaths in the city of
Manila, p l., show an annual rate
of 1854 per thousand Inhabitants.
Nearly half OF the deaths were in
fants.
Eight of the past and present
American officials of Porto Rico, i'm
Guiding Governor Beekman Winthrop
and Ex-Governor William H. Hunt.
are accused of conspiracy in dam
age suit which has been brought
against them in the Supreme Court
in Brooklyn by Hobart s. Bird, a
lawyer.
Fifteen provincial governors at
tended the opening of the Moral Pro-
gress League at Manila. The league
will endeavor to devise measures for
the suppression Of cock-fghting.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-14
Apostle and EnistIe.

Philadelphia riding through
the mountains of Tennessee stopped
one evening to water his horse before
a little cabin, outside of which sat an
old colored woman, watching the an
tics of couple of colored boys play
ing near by.
Good evening, aunty," he called.
"Cute pair of boys you've got. Your
children?"
Laws a massy! Nah chillunl
Deed dem NAH daughteh's chilluns.
Come hyah, you boys" she called
sharply, an speak to d gemman!"
AS the boys obeyed the summons,
the Philadelphia inquired their
names.
-sClah to goodness, sab, dem chill
luns is right smaht namedl'' said the
old woman. "Ye see, nah daughteh
done got 'ligion long ago, an named
desc hyah boys right out de Bible,
sab. Dis hyah one's named Apostle
Paul, and de udder's called Epistle
Peter. "+Pittsburg Post.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-14
EOlRETGN.

Buigarians attacked Greeks at
Philippopolis and seized two churches.
Two persons were killed and several
wounded, and further disorder is ex-
pected.
The Cuban Congress at its recent
session appropriated $1,000,000 to
be used for the purpose OF inducing
immigrants to come to Cuba from
Europe and the Canary Islands
The police Of Aracaju, capital Of
the State OF Sergipe. Brazil, revolted
and attacked the Governors palace.
Services over the body of Admiral
Train were held at Yokohama. Adj
miral Togo's aid represented the
Japanese Government.
Secretary Root and his party land
ed at Montevideo, Uruguay, and were
warmly welcomed by all classes.
Signor Arnaldo Vassallo, jour
nalist, who was celebrated under the
pseudonym of "Gandolin, died in
Genoa, Italy.
Advices from ST. Petersburg ara
conflicting Leaders OK the labor
parties have decided not to call a
general strike, but have issued proc
lamations to the nation, the peasants
and the troops, urging them to rise
to gain liberty
Emperor Nicholas has directed the
Grown Lands Department to make q
report OF lands suitable for division
among the Russian peasants.
Japans attitude concerning the
collision between poachers and Aleu-
tiap guards on the seal Islands SO
far has been friendly, though re-
served
Nj. Kfondreschuk who represent
ed the province OF Grodno, in the
Russian Duma. was arrested on his
return from Vlborg. The charge
against him Is inciting the peasantry
to rise.
RI. A. Hadfield. the president, and
the other officers Of the British Iror
and Steel Institute gave reception
for the members Of the American In
ssitute 81 Mining Engineers. Il Lon
don.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-14

The lap-board shown here is of the
ordinary kind, a marginal groove
being made in the sides. In this
marginal groove is placed a strip of
penetrable material, as felt, into
which pins can be easily stuck. The
groove and strip can extend part way
or entirely around, as convenient.
In table it would be desirable
TO insert into all sides, while in a
lap-board the side containing the
concave recess will generally not re-
Quire the strips. Such a lap-board
would be useful in holding work
while a seam is being basted or
sewed Even the clothes could be
held in position on the table by the
addition of such groove, and when
used on library tables, the strip used
rs pin-cushion
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-14

ventor. He therefore evolved the
apparatus shown herea pair of for
ceps so shaped as to firmly and posi-
lively grip the clothes SO that they
can be handled without tearing. 1t
resembles very much a pair of scis-
sors. having two levers intermediate
ly pivoted One end OF the levers
is shaped to form handle and the
other into spoons. These spoons are
followed out to form a recess, the
back being slotted, which reduces the
weight and also affords firm grip.
Between the handles IS spring, 1t
is the intention OF the inventor to
manufacture these forceps OF alumni
ium.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-14
Rather not

Take up thy bed and walk" This
is the Biblical quotation which in
spired a North Carolina woman to
design the portable cot shown here.
It is especially suitable for travellers
and others who have need of bed
or couch which can readily be moved
from place to place. 1t is construct
ed to be particularly useful upon the
ordinary day coach" or railway
trains, when 1t is impossible or un-
desirable to secure sleeper. In
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-14
COSTS MORE THAN CHICAGO.
New York Twice as Big, But Expense
of Government is. Ouadrupled.

ttSW OEA 1WAcc iS Dig buI Expense
of Government is Quadrupled.
Washington, D. c. Starting out
with the fiat-footed statement that
New York has twice the population
of Chicago, the Census Bureau in a
bulletin issued shows that the ex-
penses of New York are nearly four
times as great as those of Chicago.
After Chicago the next six largest
cities of the country together spend
less money for running expenses than
New York spends.
Though Chicago is one-third larger
than Philadelphia, the latter's rum
ming expenses are greater Though
about equal in size with Baltimore.
Boston's current expenses are nearly
three times as great
OF all the cities mentioned New
York has the largest land area
209,218 acres. New Orleans, with
125,600 acres. and Chicago, with
114,9S2, rank next Hoboken, with
S25 acres, had the smallest land
area.
OF the individual cities, the larg-
est per capita net debt was reported
by Newton. Mass. $125.58; the Sec
ond largest by New k-$11S.25;
the third by Boston s1OS.17, and
the fourth by Pawtucket $104.19.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-14

addition it is equally well adapted
for use as an ordinary couch or bed
in the home, upon the lawn or upon
camping trips. The body portion is
in two sections, hinged together. The
cushions are also hinged together.
one of the cushions having draft
guards at the top and sides. The en-
tire cot folds neatly and compactly to
form package approximately the
size of suit case. A waterproof
carrying case is provided to protect
the cot from the weather, with means
for conveniently carrying it as ordin-
airy hand ba rage.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-14

To cultivate a desirable, elevat-
ing and charming social set is as
much the province Of parents as to
feed and clothe their progeny.
Nevertheless. the bitter cry Of the
British daughter is heard In the land
We know so few people. We hardly
ever see a man. World and His
Wife.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-14
METZ GETS SEVEN YEARS.


Buffalo, NJ Y. Former County
Auditor John w. Nen, convicted Of
graveyard scandal, was sentenced at
Warsaw to seven years in Auburn.
Execution OF sentence was stayed
pending an appeal,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-14
BANK TELLER WRAY CAUGHT.
Pittsburg Absconder win Not Resist
Extradition From Canada.


Toronto. Ontario. - Clinton B.
Wray, the defaulting teller of the
Union Trust Company, of Pittsburg,
Pa, who with G. s. Hixton, the indi-
yidual bookkeeper, robbed the bank
of SIPS, 900, and which may be
100000, was arrested Miss Grace
Laughrey. of Kittanning. near Pitts
burg, who has been travelling with
him. was found in boarding house
on Victoria street, where it is alleged
she and Wray have been living for a
week, and was also taken into GUS
tody.
To detectives Wray admitted he
had embezzled about $125,000.
Where is the money!" asked the
sergeant.
Il gambled it," replied Wray.
How did you spend it?"
oh, lost it all on the stock mar
ket. / seemed to be in wrong.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-14

The killing Of 1--WE Japanese poach-
ers by Americans on Attu, one OF
tho Aleutian Islands, and the taking
of twelve Japanese prisoners for
poaching by the revenue cutter Me-
Culloch was reported to Washington
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-14
BRIDAL COUPLE KILLED.
Ground to Death Beneath the Wheel.
OF an Electric Car.

OF an Electric Car.
st. Joseph, Mich. Hiram B. Hell
mick and his bride of two weeks,
while driving from Benton Harbor to
st. Joseph were ground to pieces be-
meath the wheels of an electric car
which struck the runabout to which
they were driving a skittish colt.
Mrs. Helmick was instantly killed
Mr.. Helmick lived for few minutes.
although literally wrapped about the
wheels of his rig. Physicians were
summoned, but Helmick was dead
before they arrived.
Just before the. runabout and its
occupants reached the trolley cross
ing Mr. HelmiclS drew up the colt,
which, however, plunged madly for
ward as the car bore down at the
rate of twenty-five miles an hour
The colt broke from the shafts and
left the RIG on the tracks.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-14

A memorial service for Admiral
Train, United States Navy, was held
at Che-Foo. after which the Ohio
sailed with the body for Yokohama.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-14

Steamship men reported the rush
of travel to Europe ended and a to-
tai of 270.000 passengers carried
from North Atlantic ports
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-14

Thirty-two Kentucky girls prize
winners in the Courier-Jo urnal con-
test. arrived in Paris, France, and
caused popular commotion.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-14
Chinese Imn1igrants Faxed.

The measure providing head tax
of 5000 on all Chinese entering New
foundland has been put in force by
the Colonial Cabinet.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-14
Plumbing. Timing. Steam
and Gas Fitting

at their OFFICE. Al Mill street, tele-
phone 284-l, or at the store OF William
Fl. Hibler, South street, city.
The Senior member of this partner
ship, JOHN J. CARROLL, has been
plumbing in this city for twenty-nine
years, and his reputation as a plumber
Is too well known for any further COM
ment. 1888.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-14

Roy Knabenshue and DR.. Julian p
Thomas landed at Brant Rock Mass,
after the first moonlight balloon
flight ever made iii this country.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-14
NriIsasa Reaoated.

The Mikasa, Admiral Togo's flag
ship, which was sunk at Sasebo after
the peace treaty was signed between
Russia and Japan. was fioated.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-14

A few drops of cider vinegar rubbed
Into the hands after washing clothes
will keep them smooth and take away
the spongy feeling they always have
after being in the water good while.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-14
LAP-BOARD.
GAS Features Of Simplicity, Con-
venience and Efficiency.

1t is we'll known that lap-boards
and sewing tables are often used for
cutting out" garments, and for ac-
Surately performing the work the
cloth must be maintained in an I'M
Wrinkled and comparatively taut con-
aition. An Ohio woman has patent
I'd lap-board which has features of
simplicity which could also be applied
to a table or any similar article.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-14

Associate Superintendent Stevens,
OF the New York City schools 10
speech at ithaca, blamed education
Tor 3MYanIIa crime.