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The Washington times., 1906-06-14
ERIE EMPLOYING WOMEN
ASSISTANT TICKET AGENTS

MIDDLETCwN. n. Y. June I4.-As-
sistant ticket agents along the line OF
the Erie railroad are very much worried
as TO how much longer they are 20 hold
their places. as IL Is stated that the road
contemplates installing women in all
va acancies occurring among assistants.
l. IS contended some Of the higher
officials that the y,ung women are more
painstaking, more faithful, and exercise
fully as much tact in dealing with pa
irons of the road as do the men, and in
asmuch as they work for lower wages.
II has been argued that the employment
OF women for assistant ticket agents
should be made the policy Of the road in
the near future
The Washington times., 1906-06-14
FLAG DAY SESSION
Of BOOKB|NDERS
Able Address by President
Lynch-Gompers Also
Talks.

The feature OF the Flag Day session
of the international Brotherhood of
Bookbinders' convention. now holding
forth an Typographical Temple. was a
short talk TO the delegates by James NJ.
Lynch. president of the international
Typographical Union.
After stating that this was the first
convention he had been able to attend
since he became president OF the Inter
national Typographical Union, he said
that the printers had been unusually
busy for the past eight months by rea-
son or the strike for the eight-hour day.
Money Problem Solves Itself.
Il believe" said President Lynch.
that the question Of money 20 carry on
the eight-hour fight will solve itself.
When we entered the fight we had in
the international treasury but $4,000.
while in the treasures of the local
organizations there was about SSO0, ,oC0
all told. And yet he added with en-
phasis. I'VE have in conducting our
fight for the elght-hour day expended
81 100000 And today We have over forty
| thousand of our members working for
the union scale in eight-hour shops"
President Glocking thanked Mr. Lynch
for his words Of announcement and said
that the bookbinders had already en-
tered upon the fight for the eight-hour
day
Gompers Commends Lynch.
Samuel Gompers. president of the 4.
F. of l.. who had entered the hall when
Mr. Lynch began his talk. was called
upon by President GlOcking TO make a
few remarks. Mr.. Gompers responded
by saying he was in the workshop when
he heard that Mr. Lynch was upstairs
so i came up here to listen to his
speech. What / heard was nothing but
| the truth. 1t has the ring of earnest
ness. Of the real fighter. And the eight
hour movement TO be carried 10 a sue
cessful issue could not have been placed
in better hands"
Frank Morrison. secretary of the A.
F. l.. was also called upon. and made
a few remarks Mrs Heath and Mrs.
Gillette. representing the National Amer
lean Woman's Suffrage Association. ad-
dressed the convention, asking the dele
gates 10 indorse the suffrage movement
and equal rights for women
a resolution OF thanks 10 Local No 4.
of Washington. for the entertainment
given the delegates, was unanimously
adopted.
The Washington times., 1906-06-14
Canal Bill Deadlock
May Prolong Session

A consultation was held yesterday
afternoon between Secretary Of War
Taft and Speaker OF the House Cannon
and Chairman Hepburn Of the House
Committee on Interstate and Foreign
Commerce, the result Of which may be
10 indefinitely prolong this session Of
Congress
Secretary Taft sought % have the
Speaker and Mr.. Hepburn have the
House vote that the Panama canal shall
be lock canal. as opposed 70 the Sen
ates vote that il shall be a sea-Ievel
canal II the House should vote for the
lock canal. there would be precipitated
between the House and Senate lively
and very probably long-drawn-ou dis
cussion 2s 20 which side should yield
II seems certain now that the House
VIII stand BY the President and vote for
lock canal. IN which case a compro-
Mise must be effected between the House
and Senate
The Washington times., 1906-06-14
MANY WASHINGTONIANS GO
TO COLONIAL BEACH

Colonial Beach IS increasing in pOpu-
larlty each successive season and larger
thrOngs are visiting IL this summer than
ever before. The resort is improving in
beauty and Is becoming the summer
home OF many Washington people As
yet the excursion steamer 10 the resort
IS only making Saturday afternoon and
Sunday morning trips 10 the resort but
daily except Monday. The big steamer
St Johns viii this week make her usual
week end trips TO the Beach. leaving her
wharf here ar 5:45 p m Saturday, and
again at S-15 a m SundSy. On the re-
turn trip she Will leave G'e Beach sun
day evening at 6 p. m. aAd will. reach
home about 10-30 .. m IN bathing at
the Beach is fine just now, and the fish-
ing, boating and grabbing are unexcell-
cd. All the hotels are open and the
amuSements about the resort are ready
TO afford pleasure. Stops are made at
Alexandria on these trips.
The Washington times., 1906-06-14
Will Head the Institution
About to BE Opened
on District Farm.

DR.. Percy G. Smith, for the past nine
years physician in charge Of the medical
department of the District Board of
Charities, was today named by the Dis
trict Commissioners as superintendent
Of the Home for the Aged and Infirn'
about to be opened on the District farm
at Shepherds Landing.
Although comparatively young man.
having recently passed his thirty-fourth
year. the appointment Of DR.. Smith IS
regarded by the Commissioners as an
ideal one. His long association with the
District charities. which has brought
The Washington times., 1906-06-14
MURDERED MRS. KINNAN
HAD NUMEROUS SUITORS

NEW YORK. June 14-Love letters
written 70 Mrs Alice Kinnan, the wom-
an who was murdered in the home Of
her mother. Mrs. Louise Malcolm Stem
ton, in the Bronx. are today said 10
have been written to her by Contractor
Clinchy, the man who died in the Stem
ton house about a month ago. These
letters throw absolutely no light on
the mysterious assassination OF Mrs.
kinnan. They have brought 70 light
that Mrs kinnan had hoped 10 marry
the contractor when she obtained q
divorce from her husband who is now
living al Belmar. y. J.
The letters have proved beyond argu-
ment that Mrs kinnan had many suit
ors and that other men than Clinchy
wanted 10 marry her
The best brains OF the New York po-
lice force have wres-Ied with Mrs Stem
ton for a clear statement. but 10 no
purpose.
The Washington times., 1906-06-14
Will Confirm Barnes
At Present Session

The nomination OF Benjamin F.
Barnes. at present assistant secretary
20 the President. to be postmaster at
washington. will be confirmed at this
session or Congress unless the case de-
develops too much debate over the Mrs.
Morris election incident.
Ihe senate steering committee has de-
cided 10 dispose Of this nomination and
that Of James Wyckershan In he 5,,dga
IN Alaska. provided the consideration oT
these cases does not interfere with orh-
er more important business or DELAY
final adjournment
The Washington times., 1906-06-14
VETERAN G. p. o. EMPLOYE
SENT TO SANlTARlUM

Charles II. Leeds, timekeeper for the
frst division OF the Government Printing
Once, has suffered a nervous break
down and IS now confined IN sani-
tariuIn near, Baltimore. His condition
Is precarious.
Mr.. Leeds is one OF the oldest and
best known employees Of the Office. He
Is financial secretary OF the G. p. o.
Council of the National Union and Is
widely known in fraternal circles.
The Washington times., 1906-06-14
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Joseph Harrid and Sadie d. Middleton.
John I. Kelly and Johana Z. Jones'
George W. NJ. Lowe, OF Poolesville.
Nd, and Clara L. Fry. of Duckett, Va.
Edward S. Duvall and Amanda King.
both of Tenleytown. d. Z.
Gilbert P. Ritter. OF Chicago. ILL.,. and
Evelyn E Knight
William G. Bowen and Jennie Cosby.
Andrew Summers. of Pittsburg. Pa,
and Pauline Dean.
Harry r. Burrin and Margaret W.
ConnOr-
William Jones and Jane Jackson.
The Washington times., 1906-06-14

that Roosevelt showed his interest IN the
Iowa campaign and his disapproval OF
Cummins by urging his Secretary OF the
Treasury TO return West and speak for
the standpatters' doctrine
Coming on the eve Of the Scott county
caucuses, admitted TO be the deciding
point in the campaign, Shaw's conflict
with the President and the exposure OF
the effort Of Perkins and himself to
make IL appear Roosevelt was cham
pioning their cause, IL IS believed will
prove a boomerang and give Cunmins
the nomination on the first ballot IN the
State convention
The Washington times., 1906-06-14
RUSSIAN PRINCE KILLED
BY REYOLUTIONISTS

ST. PETERSBURG, June lA-Prince
Hidirbegoff has been assassinated in
the streets of Kutais.
This newest victim of revolutionIsts
was q marshal of the nobility. He bit
terly opposed the Liberal movement
for reforms demanded everywhere.
The Washington times., 1906-06-14
PLAN TO DEFEAT
ENEMIES OF LABOR
Leaders Will Meet to Dis
cuss Coming Campaign.
C0NGRESSMEN ON THE LIST
Those Who Are Judged Unfriendly to
Labor to Be Slated for
Defeat.
C0NGRESSMEN ON THE LIST

Labor leaders throughout the United
States will gather in Washington next
week at the meeting of the executive
council of the American Federation of
Labor. to plan for the political snnihi-
lation of such Representatives in Con-
gress as have shown disregard of the
demands of organized labor for certain
legislation.
Since the last meeting OF the council.
efforts have been made 10 feel the pub
lie pulse. and ascertain just how far
the wage earners of the country may
be depended upon to record their dissat-
fsfaction at the polls.
Slated for Defeat.
Further than making the announce
ment that the Federation intends 10
enter the next Congressional election TO
defeat the men who have sought to
block the desired legislation. President
Gompers and his followers have thus
far taken no active steps. Mr. Com
pers has received replies from a large
number of Representatives in Congress
organized labor. He will turn them
over TO the council next week and let
the council decide whether they should
be made public now or later in the cam
paign-
Little Labor Legislation.
Congress has done little this session
to win the favor of the Federation. At
tempts to tighten UP the eight-hour law
have failed. There will be no anti-in-
junction legislation. no convict-labor
law. and not even a child-labor law for
the District of Columbia In short not
one of the things that the American
Federation of Labor asked for in its
bill of grievances" has been accom-
plished.
John Mitchell Expected.
President John Mitchell. leader of the
miners. viii be in attendance at the
council meeting. 1t is expected and will
bring up several matters in regard to
the coal situation.
The printers strike and disagreements
between the various unions will be
discussed.
The Washington times., 1906-06-14
John Mitchell Expected.
MANS FIRST DUTY
TO WIN LIVELIHOOD

Continued from First Page)
The Washington times., 1906-06-14
ATTITUDE OF SHAW
IN IOWA MUDDLE

Continued from FIRST page-)
The Washington times., 1906-06-14
University Prizes.

The principal university prize. award
ed fer the highest marks obtained in
the college course for four years, was
awarded TO Erwin Robert Enler. This
was $50 in cash. The second prize. SIS
The Washington times., 1906-06-14
he White House Reply

Washington. ID. C, June 12
To Charles GTilke, Secretary Republf-
can Central Committee. Davenport
Iowa:
Telegram received. Secretary Shs VS.
visit 10 Davenport IS. OF course. or his
own responsibility. The President has
sent no message through anybody 10
Iowa Republicans and has not inter
fered. is not now interfering. and will
not interfere in the Iowa factionai con-
test nor in that Of any other State
WILLIAM LOEB. jr. Secretary"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-23

The "BLOOMINGDALE,"
on X. |. ave. NV, 1 apartment,
( rooms and bath $50.
The ALEXANDER" 1911
~" ST., 5 rooms and bath;
SIS.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-23

There also 26S1 fires causes of which could
not be positively ascertained They were in most
cases, so far as the investigation could go. prob
ably due TO carelessness with matches or with
lighted cigar or cigarette butts.
Respecting the record Of arrests for arson and
the disposition OF the in the courts fty-seven
arrests wore made during the year. These together
with four cases pending from the year previous
convictions were obtained. eight prisoners were
found guilty and sentenced, two were found guilty
and sentence suspended, while four pleaded guilty
and were sentenced Thirty-siX prisoners were dis
charged by magistrates or justices of the Court of
General sessions, three were acquitted by juries,
and in three cases the grand jures failed indct
One prisoner adjudged insane and committed
10 an asylum About tWenty-three of the number
arrested for the crime OF arson were convicted,
which l consider very creditable showing, when
the difficulties in obtaining convictions for this
crime considered.
was also surprised 10 find many cases among
the poorer classes where three persons
boarding or lodging IN family, in the
insurance policy. They, in most cases, had nothing
OUTSIDE OF wearing apparel in the premises, the
value or which represented but small fraction of
the amount of their policy.
was informed that no trouble was experienced
by them In procuring these policies from agents of
fire insurance companies. Moreover, these people
seem TO have the delusion that all would partake
IN a large claim If fire occurred the premises.
This idea, doubt, is often the cause for negli-
gence which results in fires. If not sometimes an
incentive to some to commit
would also recommend that attention be
given 10 the erection of electric light signs used
for the purpose Of Advertising In time of fires
they are often q menace to the lives OF fremen
insulation 1t would be in the right drec-
ton II some contrivance introduced by which
the circuit could be turned off from the street
a member Of the department, in case of fire.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-23
THE FINANCIAL MARKETS.
STOCKS SHOW GREAT RESISTANCE TO ADVERSE
FACTORS.
Money Not Likely to Bale at Easy LUe for Weeks to Come-De
from San Francisco for Funds Active

have been many discouragements latterly that
undoubtedly have been large falling off in new
Southwest and Southeastern Ohio has been of the
tamest character, and nothing in the way OF new
territory has been found. The wells rule
where they We're producers at all, were OF light
Calibre.
The Keener sand development. at Point Pleasant
Creek, Tyler County. is the one exception. The
earlier wells holding UP satisfactorily, and the
second test well the NJ l.. Workman farm,
completed last week, has proved good for 100 bar
reIs day. and this will probably be doubled when
II is shot. Several other wells now close TO
completion. These are expected to make marked
increase in production. and will go some ways
toward showing the extent of the pool
When road conditions are improved, considerable
work IS looked for to the southwest of the present
productive area in West Virginia; Large parcels OF
land have recently been leased, ana are 10 be
worked by operators on the theory that producing
territory likely TO be found between the present
developments and the Big Lime territory, in CaoeI
found. Considerable test work will also be done In
the southeastern and middle portions of Ohio
where there is a large of territory that has
never been thoroughly developed. In Ritchie Coun-
ty w. Va, there is also considerable undeveloped
salt sand territory, which is likely TO receive some
attention later in the spring, and probably some
new production will be found.
Refined petroleum unchanged at $50 in bar
res and 40 IN bulk at New York. Philadelphia
prices were on basis o4 points lower. The for
elgn refined markets We're also unchanged. London
5-l6d per imperial gallon; Antwerp, ~ francs per
100 hilos, and Bremen, 63o marks per 80 kios
New-York tribune., 1906-04-23
IN THE PETROLEUM FIELDS

The advance in the price OF OIL made late in the
week before last. whereby Pennsylvania grades
were put up three cents 10 81 6l and North Lima
South Lima and Indiana, cents. bringing the first
up 90 cents and the other two grades to q
cents. were the first advances made in fully five
months. There has been little in the way of new
discoveries new production. and the drains on
stocks above ground have been continuous Further
advances are likely TO follow in the near future
unless some new and prolific discoveries are soon
made in the lower Southwest or Southeastern
Ohio.
Development work has been handicapped by rea-
son or fne condition of the roads in all sections
50 bad have the roadways been that il has heen
impossible 20 haul machinery ard supplies There
New-York tribune., 1906-04-23
uvALDE COMPANY SUES BERmEl

The Uvalde Construction Company of BROOKLYN
has filed with Borough President Bernel of Queens
6 cain for damages amounting to $4,000 for his
seton In breaking a contract made between the
city and the company for the constru ct.on Of a
sewer system and disposal plant in the Ingleside
section OF Flushing. President Berrnel saws he
acted on advice from Corporation Counsel Deisny
who ruled that the contract with the conpa. ny
failed 10 comply with the Specifications in not de-
scrbng the character and size of the disposal plant
70 be pU;t. The contract only fixed the price for
hat part Of the WORK. The company has retained
eK-Controller Grout 10 bring suit
New-York tribune., 1906-04-23
FIRE LOSSES GREATER.
Marshal Seery Complains That His
Force Is Inadequate.

Fire Marshal Seery, in his report to Fire Conmis-
sioner OSrien for 1905, says that the fire Losses
were greater than for any preceding year.
The fire marshal especially complains that his
force is inadequate. Four policemen who de-
tailed to his office have been removed. two Of them
by order of Police Commissioner Bingham. On
account OF the large number OF aliens usually in
terested in which call for investigation by
the fire marshals Office, the services OF inter-
prefer absolutely required.
And at times have 20 depend upon the boot
black to interpret for u.s." said Marshal Seery.
The need for detailed policemen should be ap-
parent to any who knows OF the workings Of
the Office. Many people simply laugh at deputy
fire marshals badge a subpoena issued from this
Office, whereas they would quickly obey If con-
fronted with a policeman's shield"
The marshal's report in part says:
There for tho year 1905 in the boroughs of
Manhattan, The Bronx and Richmond. 1850 fires
an increase of POI over those of the year 1904.
Inc total estimated loss amounted to $5.27l,955.
increase OF S4l02 the total loss for 1904 The
average loss was $3.50 D. increase of $50 % over
the previous years average.
The following is a summary of figures for the
different boroughs:
New-York tribune., 1906-04-23
RAILROAD EARNINGS.

The Tribune has printed the gross earnings OF
forty railroads or systems for the first week IN
April OF these thirty-sx return gains OF x.072.-
24s. 4 per cent. and four return losses OF $685.
go. 2S.2 per cent. The whole shows a gain OF
s9S6.ol6 or lI9 per cent. The Tribune has also
printed the gross earnings OF thirty-three railroads
systems for the second week in April, of which
twenty-five return gains OF ss6s se or I59 per cent
and eight return losses OF S5s525. or 1913 per cent
The whole shows gain OF sS10s44S or 10 per cent
First week In
&c compa 4S3 7Oa 81 4ss Inc 81 or 246 s
4 companies. 346,dNo 4S1sS9 Dec 1So2D 2Se
Total. 40 cOsss 7sosI1 s7.s4a aa5 Inc. sassOls no
Is Companies 81 oSs .Os ssoss5aa Inc sasoseo 1Ss
companies. 7a2.sl3 s92S9s Dsc l5sS2S los
Totals as co. 81 7ss 22i sG97s.s7T ss1oa4s Io2
DULUTH. SOUTH SHORE ATLANTIC.
1906 1898. 1904
soSond week IN Apr'i $50 as ss1 ,ss3oS ssS5ss
GRAND TRUNK SYSTEM
second week in April s7ass7S s7i4oS7 ss7fiaa
January April IA. 10. e6S.e21 a.3as.Seo
MINERAL. RANGE
SsfSna SsiS %'is apr i4 hpi sasSs sss ss
WHEELING Lake ERIE
Second april. Sa4.5es seos2s SS3sS9
July April IA <3So $50 B.<dt $50 Ss29.49s
TEXAs CENTRAL.
Jul; Se to ApFii >: s',.... 1850 seoSs ssiIss
New-York tribune., 1906-04-23

or the whole number of fires. s,Ss7 or 4s per cent
were for losses less than $40; 2644 81 per cent
for losses between $40 ana Slev, and 1.2s7, or 1s
per cent, for losses between 500 and 1000
In ascertalning the origin and cause of the Diff
ferent fires the following were found to be among
New-York tribune., 1906-04-23
CORONER sHwANNEKE REPRiMANDeD

Coroner Shwanneke. OF The Bronx. who IS also
manager for the American Surety Company its
branch Office st No. ! Madison avenue was dis
charged from cUstcdv with a reprimanG by Mag
ietrate Finn IN the Ieo-ern HaTl-et ~Ofs-f ester
day morl,ine ITe Was charC=a WHh assault uy
LoE.s s GrenEe-.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-23
GOVERNMENT BONDS.

Government bond quotations compare follows
with those of a week ago:
New-York tribune., 1906-04-23
City Hotels.

A DyEETIsEMESIs AND SUBSCRIPTIONS for m.
II IFzbE2s TsceiY.d al TEeir Uptown Once No 1894
iSroaoTsy between 5sth ane Sth oiock D m
~1Fsssef-as received 81 the following
'=14ar once rstes u=,!l clock ,. m, ~ stu
'fe. q o ooT Zsd g.. i6s ttE ave, i3th
50 - -. @stt 80 al: 6et-seen 7th s;h aves
80 Vest i-Cth St. -2SS 81 between 7sth ana
.c2s l70s lat ave 49, co.
- East 1891 T5s fremont ave: eso "a as
4lst b54 ~ ave: 30 Elsecker -. 49,
New-York tribune., 1906-04-23
RAILROAD AND OTHER STOCKS.


the agar
prices 20 in
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-18
Text of the Letter.
LIFE INSURANCE AGENTS.

Contracts for the new year will soon be
i'm process OF readjustment. After January
all companies operating In New York Will
l,A required 20 conform TO the recently
smended laws of that state. Reform leg
islation "a New York IL not 50 framed az
d, prsvent official extravsganoe In the
management Of life insurance companies
NM does in specific terms limit inc com
l,ensauon of agents,
Inning ali the upheaVal no charEe OF
.,rruptIon has been laid al the door OF
~ aaent. II Is conceded that me army OF
NE insurance producers, VINO have built
~ business 10 us present magnitude,
ave as a rule been faithful conscientious
IA Industrious. They, and they alone, are
n suner ia the readJustmen;.
THE management OF The Midwest Life
insurance company believes that In the APP
,arfionment OF a moderate expense lib
rrsi share should be allotted 20 the men
mo procure the business, and lis con-
,racte accord with that theory. The Md
,rest Life invites men Of character. indus
~ and enthusiasm 10 call az us home
once or address the company, First Ma
ions Bank building. Lincoln, Nebraska.
Vow Is a good time 10 make ARRANGEMENTS
feE the work OF 1874
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-18
ToRREY MUSICIANS ARRIVE
Butler, who Leads singing. says
Auditorium is Highly Adapted
TO Big Meetings.

Charles Butler. choir director, and w. J.
Boehm. pianist for tho Torrey meetings,
which open Sunday night at the Audito-
rum. have arrived to prepare fc- the meet
ings. Both come from Nashville. where
they worked with DR.. Torrey for four
weeks.
Your building is most admirably adapted
for our meetings" said Mr., Butler and
q choir platform has been erected on the
stage TO accommodate 800 singers. An
other platform is BE built for the clergy
The Nashville mesting was most success
ful and over so conversions were made in
the last two days. The whole city was
stirred a. never before In its history.
Mr. Boehm was converted during a Tor
rey- Alexander meeting IN Philadelphia, lie
took the place OF Mr.. Hardness, who was
with Mr. Torrey In England and Aus
tralia Mr. HarkneEs has had 70 drop out
OF the work on account OF his health, Mir
Boehn has been the organist OF one OF
the largest Presbyterian churches In Phil
adelphia for the last fifteen years.
We have secured the assistance OF some
OF the best singers OF Omaha 10 sins In the
different sections Of the choir, and we will
endeagor 20 give some selections which