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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
NOW SULLIVAN DENIES
HE NEVER MADE THE STATE
MENT PUBLISHED.

Senator Bailey Of Texas today received
a telegram from Mr.. Roger Sullivan. demo-
cratic national committeeman from Illinois.
In regard to the alleged interview with
him, to the effect that il Mr.. Bryan pro-
posed to read him out Of the democratic
party because he represents corporation
he should also read out Of the party Sena-
tor Bailey, who accepted a fee for legal
services from the Waters-Pierce OIL Com
pany and others in which the Standard OIL
Company had an interest. Mr.. Sullivan. in
his telegram to Mr.. Bailey. states In the
most emphatic language that neither he nor
his friends had made such a statement and
that 1t Is a fabrication out OF whole
cloth. He wrote Mr.. Bailey to this eject.
but his letter was not received until after
Mr.. Bailey had given an interview on the
subject, which was published In The star
yesterday.
Mr.. Bailey promptly sent the following
reply to Mr.. Sullivan:
sI have received your telegram. and am
pleased to know that you did not make the
statement attributed to you s.u
Bailey said today that in his interview yes
terday he was careful to preface his re,
marks by saying that II Mr.. Sullivan had
made that statement his reply was as given.
subject Of a senator or representative prac-
ticinp law for pay" said Senator Bailey
today 1T is and always mas peen
a common practice for lawyers In congress
TO practice their profession. The complaint
that seems to be entertained against me Is
that I have received large fees:
Il have been in Congress for fifteen years
and anv one can 20 to the Record and see
how I have voted and what have said. II
is open, and from that any one may judge
whether my course in public life has peen
Influenced at any time by my clients The
fact is no client of mine has ever attempted
to influence my opinion on public questions.
and If they should ever attempt 70 90 50
they will have to get out OF my presence
very quickly. On the other hand. believe
that have Influenced my clients. Any man
who engages a lawyer in whom he has con-
fidence engages him because he has supe-
rior ability to advise. No one has ever at
tempted, and no one will ever attempt,
am sure to affect my course in public life
because I have served his interests as
lawyer.
'If a rule is to be laid down in this coun-
try that no man is to serve In Congress and
have business Interests outside, either
professional or otherwise, we will soon get
a body Of professional politicians. For my
self propose to do as have done for fif-
teen years. I have practiced my profession,
and I have never allowed that practice to
interfere with my public duties. This Is no
secret to my constituents, and II they de-
sire to lay down another rule 1t Is well
within their right and power to elect some
body else to FIJI my place"
Senator Bailey, when asked whether he
would make q statement concerning his
views on government ownership Of rail-
roads, stated that he did not propose to do
50 at this time.
Mr. Bailey will leave for Texas tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
Slow Count of Detroit Returns,

DETROIT. Mich, September 19-The
count of ballots cast at the Wayne county
primaries Monday and Tuesday is proceed
ing slowly that Judge Durfee. chairman
of the central counting board. said today
that IT would take about forty hours from
the time of starting the count last night
to complete it, Enough precincts have
been counted in the city to make sure that
Mayor George p. Codd was renominated
by the republicans. The returns available
at noon indicate that City Treasurer VIII
liam B. Thompson will be the democratic
nominee. 1t will be number of hours be-
lore II is known whether the legislative
candidates favorable to the senatorial can
dtdacy of William G. Mcmillan or Repre-
sentative Charles II. Townsend have been
successful
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noon today he said that necessity obliged
the convention TO hold another session. and
adjournment was taken until this evening.
when. he stated. the city where the next
meeting will be held will be chosen.
He closed with the statement: I'VE have
been looking over this beautiful city. and
think the EFFORT toward greater and more
beautiful Washington viii be an unqualified
success"
It is stated that 1t is more than probable
the present officers Of the association VIII
be reelected at the meeting this evening.
They are: President, w. H. Mills. agent
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern rail-
way, Norwalk. Ohio: first vice president.
w. E. Kerr. agent Baltimore and Ohio rail-
way. Newark. Ohio; second vice president.
c. c. Goss, agent St. L.. I. M. and 8. rail-
way, Little Rock, Ark; third vice presi-
dent. J. W. Cousins, agent I. c. railway.
New Orleans, La: secretary. w. M. Drury,
agent L. 8. and M. 8. railway, White
Pigeon. Mich: treasurer. J. E. Gray, agent
PC, C. and st. L. railway, Cambridge
City Ind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
TO THE STATE CONVENTION
Which Looks Good to the Friends Of
Mr.. Hearst.
RESULT OF REPUBLICAN VOTE
Herbert e. Parsons Defeated the
Forces Headed by Former Gov.
odell and I. e. Quigg.

NEW YORK, September 19.-According
to the returns and the reported affiliation
Of the leaders elected at the democratic
control of twenty-four votes in the execu-
tive committee Of Tammany Hail, repre-
senting twenty districts. and will control
go Of the los delegates to the democratic
state convention.
These sixty votes will enable the leader
Of Tammany. II he SO desires. to apply the
unit rule and cast the vote OF Tammany
Hall solidly for the candidate determined
upon by a majority Of the delegates. Up to
the present time Mr.. Murphy has made no
statement as to his intentions in this re-
spect. but during the primary campaign 1t
was generally understood that Mr.. Murphy
was friendly to Hearst. Murphy's victory.
however. is believed to preclude the pos
sibility of District Attorney Jerome secur-
ing the New York county delegation to the
state convention.
In Brooklyn State Senator Patrick H.
McCarren retains control of the county
democratic committee and will control So
Of the 50 delegates to the state convention.
In the republican party Herbert E. Par
sons, president of the county republican
committee, defeated the forces headed by
former Gov. Odell and Lemuel E. Qutgg.
Parsons carried 90 of the IS districts. The
defeat of Odell In New York county may
take from him the control of the state COM
mfttee, Of which he is chairman.
There was no opposition to William X.
Hearst In the democratic primaries in Erie
county yesterday. and the full county dele
CATION, including Buffalo, will be instructed
for him.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. September 19.-Mayor Nc
Clellan, it was made known today, will
probably go to the democratic state conven-
ton at Buffalo to work against the nomina-
ton Of w. r. Hearst for governor and to
hold the Tammany delegation against
Hearst A close friend Of Mr.. Mcclellan
said today: 'The mayor is satisfied with the
general result of the primaries and Is GER
tain that Murphy cannot deliver the 1O5
delegates from this county to Hearst. Muir
ply cannot control the delegation unless he
can form a combination with the Sullivans
and President Haffen Of the Bronx. and
that he cannot do. The Sullivans will not
stand for Hearst for governor. The mayor
was disappointed by the result in two dis
tricts but Is well satisfied with the general
result and absolutely confident that Muir
ply will not be able to deliver the county
delegates to Hearst"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
TERM OF FIFTY YEARS
NEGRO GIVEN SEVERE SENTENCE
IN DELAWARE.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
2 WILMINGTON. Del. September 49,
Prompt and complete justice was admins
tered today In general sessions court to
Charles Conley, the negro who brutaily as
saulted two women on the Brandywinc
Springs road two weeks ago. He was rail-
roaded to jail for term Of fifty years.
Conley was arrested Monday evening. yes
terday he confessed. today he was indicted
by the grand jury. arraigned, pleaded guilty
and was sentenced at noon.
For his assault, with felonious intent.
upon Mrs. Beatrice Frankish. Conley was
sentenced to thirty lashes at the whipping
post and twenty years Imprisonment; for
assauting Miss Gussie Leech he was SEN
fenced to thirty years imprisonment. His
term Of imprisonment begins today. and he
will be whipped on Saturday next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19

party because he was connected with the
Ogden Gas Company then Senator Bailey
ought to be treated similarly because he
was interested In the Standard OH Com
pany. t.s--..-
The story went east. and the Texas sena-
tor came back in a hot reply In which
he said II Sullivan had said what he was
reported as saying. then Mr.. Bryan was
right in declaring he was not fit to be a
national committeeman.
When Mr.. Sullivan read this statement
from the senator from Texas his anger
arose and he spoke out in meeting He
declared he had been misrepresented and
misQuoted, and he denied the sentiments
attributed ito him In the publication.
The first thing win do he said. us to
send N telegram to Senator Bailey. telling
him the story Is a lie. out Of whole cloth 1
never had any such interview with any re-
porter. reporter for the paper in ques-
ton did ask me on Sunday whether con-
sideeed the Standard Oil Company q larger
corporation than the Ogden Gas. 1 an
swered yes. as a matter of course. That 10
all there was to the story
Telegram Followed Calm.
Then. after he had claimed down a bit and
sent his telegram to Senator Bailey. Mr..
Sullivan gave out this signed statement:
The report in a Chicago morning paper
In which 1t Is made to appear that l am
inviting William ]. Bryan to read Senator
Bailey Of Texas out Of the democratic party
because Of his alleged corporation connec-
tions Is wholly without foundation and
lacks even color of authority from me. L
never mentioned Senator Baiiey's name to
the reporter for the paper In question. nor
to representative of any newspapers. I
have the highest personal regard for Sem
ator Bailey, and neither my friends nor
myself ever sought to involve him In any
such vexatious controversy.
ROGER C. SULLIVAN.
Bryan leaders here declare that Sullivan
was stirred to make his statement denounc-
Ing the interview. or that part referring
to Bailey because the latter. in an inter-
view telegraphed to q Chicago afternoon
paper yesterday by q STAFF correspondent,
showed great anger at the alleged utter
ance Of Sullivan. Senator Bailey also de-
clared that II Sullivan had said he. Bailey.
should be read out Of the party. then he.
Bailey, Endorsed Bryan's attitude toward
Sullivan.
Call for Mass Meeting Of Democrats.
MINEOLA. Tex. September ia. d.
jackson. chairman. OF the democratic execu.
tive committee OF Woods county. has issued
q call for q mass meeting of the democrats
Of this county at Quitman Saturday. Sep
TENDER %, ito ascertain and express our
wishes in regard to instructing our state
senators and our representatives In voting
against J. w. Bailey for United States sena-
tor from Texas
Mr.. jackson states that the call Ia
prompted by recent developments made in
the testimony of H. Clay Pierce at St.
Louis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
JOHN MITCHELL HERE
PROMINENT FIGURE AT LABOR
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.

John Mitchell head Of the Miners Fede-
ration. whose movements and official ut
terances the past few years have been sub
1ects of great interest. is In the city attend
ing the executive council of the Federation
Of Labor.
He is clearly the central figure Of the
group of prominent labor leaders who COM
prise the executive council of the federation.
which has been termed the workingmen's
congress"
1t is said Mr.. Mitchell is In full accord
with the action Of the federation In actively
entering the field Of politics. 1t is known
that he is a power among the many thou
sands of miners who compose the great
organization known as the United Mine
Workers of America, of which he Is the
president, but he declines ordinarily to
openly discuss politics.
In mien and appearance Mr. Mitchell is
modest and Almost retiring. but he Is rated
wfthal as a man Of action and the most
powerful Individual factor in the labor
world today. ..s
Briefly Discusses Conditions.
Mr.. Mitchell dropped quietly into WASH
ington yesterday and went to Philadelphia
in the afternoon, returning to Washington
this morning.
A reporter of The Star had short talk
with him this afternoon. just before the
meeting of the council. In reply to a Ques-
ton, MT. MltCnoil declared ne tnOTOuSniy
approved of the present labor movement
in politics. ...-..
While averse to going into details. he ex-
pressed himself as very well satisfied with
the progress already attained.
Referring to his own section OF country
in Pennsylvania, he stated that the miners
generally were taking a very active interest
in the canvass for legislative offices.
In several districts. he added, the miners
organizations are supporting two candi-
dates. who represent their unions SO far
az public questions are concerned. In these
two instances there is a good prospect or
success. he said.
Both these men are candidates for Con-
gress on the democratic ticket. .s.
When asked about the mention Of his
name as vice presidential candidate on
the democratic ticket he smiled and re-
marked he was altogether too busy q
man to give attention to personal mat
ters like that.
Just now, he said, he is interested In
the welfare of the labor interests and
was working in cojunction with others
for the success of the labor party in
every legislative district where their in
terests can best be subserved.
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done and yet to be done In the interests
of the great cause we have the honor to
represent, all Of which b respectfully sub
mitted. .s14
chairman; Jas. OConnell vice chairman;
and Frank Morrison secretary. OF the labor
representation committee.
Resolution Adopted.
The report was discussed and a>resolution
the labor representation committee be and
Is hereby approved and its recommends
tons adopted: that the committee Is au-
thorized and directed to continue the cam
paign to its conclusion for the attainment
OF the largest degree of success In the in
terest, for the protection and promotion OF
the rights and liberty Of working people
and the people generally. And to the at
tafnment Of these laudable purposes, the
executive council Of the American Fedora
ton OF Labor calls upon all reform forces
and public-spirited citizens who sympathize
with the effort to re-establish justice and
right in the affairs Of our country to CO
operate with our movement. our cause and
campaign"
1t was also reported that no moneys had
been accepted by the federation from any
candidate for office on any ticket, and 1t
was decided to pursue this course in the
future.
The executive council then DESIGNATED
vention Of the federation shall be held at
Minneapolis and the National Hotel as
headquarters After a general discussion
upon various matters and the transaction
Of other important business the council ad-
tourned until o O'Clock this morning.
Rumor Denied. Z
President Gompers has denied the report
that the relations between his organization
and William Randolph Hearst were strained
as a result of the Maine campaign
There Is no truth in the report he
said. while we have entered into no al
lance with Mr.. Hearst or with any poll
tician of either party. for that matter, we
look upon Mr.. Hearst as one Of the big
men who are aiding organized labor in Its
contest"
When President Gompers was asked con-
corning the significance Of the presence yes
terday afternoon at the meeting Of the
executive council Of J. s. Dunnigan, rep
resentatiye Of Mr.. Hearst's papers, he re-
piled that Mr.. Dunnigan is personally ac-
quainted with the majority of the members
of the council. and that his visit was not
made In the interest of Mr.. Hearst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
'ONLY W0 DEAD
MANY PERSONS ARE STILL MISS
INa-soME DROWNED.

FORT WORTH, Texas. September 49,
According to reports received here today
only two are dead in the Rock Island
wreck. near Dover. Oklahoma but dozen
persons are still missing. and as many are
injured. 4T.-ei
The dead H. L. Littlefeld, Pittsburg,
Pa; three-year- son of Mrs Zela Payne
of Ohio.
Mail Clerk Cannon, Forth Worth, is
missing.
Frank Cullen Of Detroit fioated down the
stream three miles, and says he is sure
several persons whom he saw in the water
were drowned
Mail Clerk Owerton, while clinging to a
farm house, fioated down the stream seven
miles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
WAN1NEW AGREEMENT
PROPOSAL REGARDING HOURS
OF CLERKS SERVICE.

Matters of considerable moment to the
merchants and retail clerks OF this city will
be given consideration this evening at a
meeting OF the Retail Clerks Local Union
to be held at Society Temple. 9Th and &
streets northwest The general secretary
treasurer of the clerks organization, Mr..
Max Morris Of Denver. Col, who is here at
tending the sessions of the executive coun-
Gil Of the Federation Of Labor will be in
attendance According to a statement made
to Star reporter this afternoon by Mr..
D. Frank Manning, president Of the local
union. an effort is being made to supplant
the early closing agreement for stores now
In effect in this city with q new agreement
By the terms Of the present agreement
the stores are closed at o'clock pm. the
first five days Of the week and at .
o'clock Saturday night. Under the terms
effect the merchants can keep their stores
open as long as they please, but the
clerks will be allowed to work but fifty
seven hours each week. The hours are to
than nine hours shall be worked daily
on five days of the week, excluding Sat
urday. and not more than twelve hours
shall be worked on Saturdays
Hours Specified.
It is also provided that the hours shall be
between am. and Pm. and on Satur-
day between am. and 10 pm. The holi-
days specified during the entire year with
out reduction OF wages are specified as
Sundays, New Year, Fourth of July, Labor
Day and Christmas. Half holidays are to
be allowed on Washington's birthday. Dec
Grafton day and Thansgiving day.
1t Is provided that In return for these con-
cessions the members of the organization
will work as long as possible on the ten
days preceding Christmas.
1t Is said that considerable opposition Is
expected to develop among the members of
the clerks union as to certain features OF
the new agreement, especially as to the
longer workday on Saturdays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
FAST B. & o. MAILS WRECKED.
One Train Had Just Left Crash
Down the Line.

ST. LOUIS. September 19.-Two fast mail
trains on the Baltimore and Ohio South
western road collided forty-fve miles east
of here last night at Beckemeyer, ILL.,. inter-
nally injuring Thomas Bowman, an engf-
neer, and Edward Hammersly. a fireman
About six other persons were hurt, none
seriously. A parlor car was overturned.
but owing to the lateness of the hour was
empty at the time.
The west-bound train was seven hours
behind time owing to having been in
wreck at Huron. Ind, where it crashed
into the end of an express train as the lat
ter was taking a switch
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Protests Over Moroccan Disorders.

TANGIER. Morocco. September 19-The
attitude of the sultan and his representa-
tires during disorders at Casa Blanca Sep
TENDER II. when Cherif Taelainen. with
20 men. pillaged the French iron works
there and pursued Europeans through the
streets. wounding several of them, have
called forth official protests from the French
and Belgian ministers to Morocco. These
diplomats have notified Mohammed ell Tor
res. the foreign minister that their govern
ments reserved the right to demand in
esta liShments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
FOREIGN FOOD PRODUCTS.
Shall They Be Prohibited If Not In
spectedp

or the MANY serious questions that are
involved in the meat Inspection law one
of the most important has had to wait the
longest for settlement. 1t Is that OF the
Importation of foreign food products into
this country where there Is meat entering
into the composition. A serious question
has arisen with the Department OF Agri-
culture, which has the enforcement OF the
law in hand, as to whether. under strict
Interpretation Of the law. the importation
for foreign meat food products that have
not been properly inspected should be pro-
hibited. =.
IF this importation is stopped 1t VIII
mean a great hardship on dealers ana I'M
importations and IL 1t Is not stopped II
will be a hardship on many OF the manu-
facturers and packers here VINO are SUI
jected to rigid Inspection py TINS sa,d
in such products free of any lnspectioh a.
ALL A decision was rendered by the De
partment of Justice on the subject TO-DAY.
There Is no other government that autnoI-
ICES a government inspection and IL the de-
cision of the Department Of Justice is al
verse to the importers. IL may result IN
forcing France Great Britain. Germany anu
other countries to establish government IN
snection SO as to give this government the
same assurance In regard to pure foods as
this government is now giving 70 Ioreish-
ers. aHo.o,.s
imnorted into this country. some OF whicn
are of general consumption ana otners OF
which are confined almost entirely to the
foreign section of the population that de-
mands them. There are boar heads. DUCKS
ducIrs brea sts and dozens Of sorts or sau-
"a ees besides other things with unpro-
nouncable names imported by the ton from
Germany. eggs and all sorts of queer deli
cacies from China and Japan, various sorts
of prepared meats and sardines from
France. smoked fish and cells from Russia.
ali Of which will be affected by the decision
of the department.
The question Is one OF international inter-
est. and the most important feature Of it.
will be whether 1t will force the important
governments Of the world to follow the lead
Of the United States and establish govern
mental inspection of meat products
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
WARM WEATHER ONCE MORE.
Will Continue Until Hatteras Storm
Passes Away.

The Hatteras storm which Is reported to
be central today over the Ohio valley has
caused a return Of midsummer weather to
Washington and vicinity. July and August
scenes and incidents were observed today
on the streets. Coats were discarded in
some instances and humanity perspired and
sweltered. The downtown temperature this
afternoon was 80 degrees in the shade, with
a high per cent of humidity. which caused
a sort Of smothering condition. and one
heat prostration was officially noted.
Prof. Garriott said late this afternoon that
the present condition would likely con-
tinue until the Hatteras storm had entirely
faded away. He also said the rain which
was predicted for this city last night and
today had given Washington the "go-by,"
having passed southeast Of here. 1t is
raining this afternoon ovet the Ohio valley,
and Prof Garriott says there is Just a
chance of showers hereabouts." The Hat
teras storm will have the effect OF keeping
the weather in this locality warm and I'M
settled for the next day or SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
PEARRE sCAREs THEM OFF.
Democrats Unable to Find Man to
Oppose Him.
so.cia, p,spatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
HAGERSTOWN. Md, September 19.-Up
to noon today the democratic leaders In the
sixth district had not been able to secure
IN available candidate to put against Col.
George A. Pearre, the republican nominee.
leading democratic politicians expressed
the belief this afternoon that tomorrow's
convention here will be a repetition of two
years ago. when the convention held at
Rockville adjourned without making a Sc
lection to meet in Hagerstown later when
Walter A. Johnson was nominated. A thor
ough canvass of the counties comprising the
sixth district has been made, and while
number of eligibles and well-ftted men have
been found. none of these is willing to
make the fight.