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The Washington times., 1906-11-13
DINNER TO HEARST
BY LABOR UNIONS
Central Body Appoints Com
mittee to Make Arrange
mentS for Event.

William Randolph Hearst Is TO be hon.
ored by a reception from organized Ia
Dor IN the District Of Columbia when
he comes TO Washington 20 resume his
legislative duties at the Capitol, in De-
cembeT. This was practically decided
on at last nights meeting Of the Cen
tral Labor Union. IN a stirring speech
OF about zen minutes. ]. II. Brinkman.
delegate from the Carriage ana Wagon
Workers Union, said he mad been dele
gated by bis organization 10 ask that
organized labor IN the District show It's
appreciation for what Mr.. Hearst had
done for them by giving him a recep-
ton on his arrival here in December.
On motion Of Delegate Brinkman fS=
the appointment OF a committee the fol-
lowing were named: Messrs. Brinkmau,
chairman: Feeney, Adams, Roberts,
Weber. Mckinney. Potter, Beaumont,
Shugrue. and WinsIow. This committee,
after arrangements have been completed,
viii be increased 50 as 10 include one
member from each local
J. /. Feenev, Of the Bookbinders'
Union, who spent The last week of the
campaign in New York, said that organ
lied labor made splendid showing Mr..
Feeney asserted that labor would have
in the next House Of Representatives ten
members with union cards In their pOck-
cts and ten men who are known as
every district he said. where organized
labor made a fight against the Te-eicc-
tion OF a candidate, the vote was cut
The complaint OF the commercial tele-
graphers against the practice OF allow
ing Government Telegram piers TO accent
employment from the commercial com
panies, thus reducing the opportunity of
telegraphers who are on the waiting or
sub list. again came up for discussion
Delegate Feeney, who Is on the COM
mittee to investigate this grievance.
said he would secure the names OF the
Government telegTaphers who work
after hours, and present the matter 10
the President on his return from Pan
anna.
The report OF the committee on the
lecture course OF the international Lee
ture Association, Of Chicago, which is
10 be given under the auspices OF the
Central Labor Union, was adopted The
first OF the series will be given next
Tuesday night at Carroll Institute Hail.
Emmet Adams viii give a fifteen minute
talk on union labor before the lecture
begins
The Washington times., 1906-11-13

The campaign for improving housing
conditions for the poorer people has
started in this fall with vigor The
committee of citizens organized for this
purpose has just issued a circular in
which fl states that last year an inn
por.ant start was made which viii lead
TO the elimination Of Washington alley
slums; that a law was secured for the
condemnation OF the miserable insan-
itary houses; that cooperation between
the committee and the District depart
,nents has enabled the committee to re-
port In systematic manner abuses which
are evident 20 those who are In con-
slant contact with the people who live
Ia these unhealthful surroundings
The committee calls attention TO many
conditions which can only be improved
As all members OF the community real
ize the personal responsibility which is
involved
The committee in its circular makes
this appeal: Are you willing TO join
the crusade in favor Of better housing
for Washington's less fortunate. as a
worker or by contribution
Checks are made payable 10 Commit
tee on Improvement OF Housing COndi-
tiOns t0o OuTay building, Eighth and G
streets northwest
The Washington times., 1906-11-13
MISSION WORKERS
HEAR ADDRESSES
Series of Talks at Meeting
in Calvary Baptist
Church.

The regular meeting OF the Woman $
Missionary Society was held AT II
clock this morning in Calvary Baptist
Church. Mrs. Ellis Logan presided.
a series OF addresses was made and
1880 luncheon was served in the
easement Of the church and later the
session was resumed.
Mrs, Joseph a. GudllIn addressed the
meeting on the subject of day nurseries
and urged the material support of the
society and public for these institutions
There are three in the District, one al
us N street southwest. another AT 90 o
street northwest and "a third at 2365
Ninth street northwest Mrs GiIflIan
has taken no the work voluntarily and
told many interesting things about the
great good that The uay nurseries are
doing
Charles +. Weller, secretary Of the
Associated Charities, outlined the work
of that organization and gave the So
Ctetv "a clear idea or its efforts. He
said the primary object is 20 bring
more thought 10 bear upon the prob
lens OF q needy people, and with this
in view the society, which is one Of 40
Of its kind in this country, organizes
its work.
Al the afternoon session Thomas G.
NOyeS will speak on THE Junior Re
public" and Frederick Weed Flint will
tell about he effect and help of music
in connection with social settlements
The Washington times., 1906-11-13
ATTIRED AS BOY.
SHOES BETRAY HER
Pretty Young Hoosier Girl
Obtained Work; Mayor
Had Suspicious.

CHILLICOTHE. Nov -7.-The police
arrested Russell Elliott. aged seventeen,
a handsome girl from Blrnie. Ind. who
was masquerading as a boy.
She left hone 80 seek work two weeks
ago. and believing that she would fare
better as a boy. she bought coat.
sweater. corduroy trousers, and cOrdu-
rOy cap. She came here and applied at
an automobile works There was no
place for a young boy, so she went 20
the mayor and he sent neT TO paper
mill, where she was taken on. The
mayors suspicious had been arOus d by
the shoes the girl wore. and after think
ing Il over he caused her arrest, When
threatened with disr0bing she confessed
70 being a girl.
Her makeup was good Her voice
vas soft, but IL might have been Shat
OF a young boy. Her long hair had
been sacrificed and what was left was
neatly parted She did not have enough
money TO buy shoes, or her disguise
would have been perfect, The girl
seems 10 be modest and houest She
says she will return home.
The Washington times., 1906-11-13
FIRE ON CUNARDER,,
DISASTER AVERTED
Steamship Captain Keeps
Passengers From KnOWl-
edge of Blaze.
STRUGGLE LASTS 2 HOURS
Majority Of Persons on Big Liner
Slept Through Perilous
Run.

QUEENSTOWN. Nov. 13-Passengers
on board the Cunard liner Caronia.
which arrived here today, are cougratu-
latlng themselves over a narrow escape
from a disaster.
While the leviathan was working her
way by Roches Point, early this moFn-
ing, a fire was discovered in the electric
fan ROOM The passengers We're sound
asleep in their staterooms and Captain
Barr fearing panic, ordered the fire
crew to eXtinguish the fire with as lit
Tie noise as possible. The ships crew
were piped 10 stations and the life
boats We're swung from the davitts
preparatory 10 deseTting the ship and
landing passengers in case the IRE
gained headway
The fire was obstinate. and the smoke
was waited through the passageWays.
Several passengers awoke and looked
out but men who had posted them
selves IN the passages. told everyone
that nothing was wrong. After q
struggle for over two hours, the rre
was eXtinguished AT 4 o'clock. Many
passengers did not know Of the threat
ened peril until breakfast.
COronia is a 2O.000-ton ship. She sailed
last Tuesday from New York with a
large passenger list.
The Washington times., 1906-11-13
DOlMVO DnIC0AI
UhlNkO FUIOUIV
IN NIFE'S SIGHT
OeSpondent Over Ill Health
w. T. Henning Ends
Life at Home.

Discouraged over continued i'll health,
and dreading an operation which was
to have been performed today. VIII
lam T. Henning, forty-three years
old, plasterer. living at S0I u street
southeast, committed suicide last night
by drinking carbolic acid. He was re-
moved TO the Casualty Hospital. where
he died two hours later. While his
wife was clearing away the supper
dishes Hening saT down at the Kitchen
table. and, COOlly raising a phial OF the
poison 20 his lips, drank half OF the
contents.
Handing the bottle 10 Mrs. Henning
he said. Wife. you finish the rest OF
this" lie staggered into the parlOrs
while the woman summoned help
When the ambulance arrived the man
was unconscious.
Henning had been a victim of in
testinal tuberculosis for the last three
years. Six months ago the disease had
reached such a state that he was
obliged to give up work
The Washington times., 1906-11-13
FRISCO ATTORNEY
TO DEFEND THAW
Receives 100000 Fee and
Plea of justification Under
"UnWritten Law"

NEW YORK. Nov. Interpretations
for the defense Of Harry X Thaw, Of
PittsbuTg slayer OF Stanford White,
We're begun in earnest today when Del
phin Michael DelmaS. leader OF the bar
ON tn Pacific coast, took charge of the
case. Justification under the ''unwrit-
ten law 1t Is definitely stated. will be
the defense The trial viii probably
open December 3.
Mr. Delmas has come from California
10 participate in the trial Yesterday
he made final arrangements with Mrs.
William ThaW, mother of the prisoner.
and received his retainer. Half an hour
later he was with Thaw In the TOmbs.
when the plan OF defense was outlined
Mr.. Delmas has a national reputation.
earned IN many hard-fOught cases. He
has been successful in several instances
or clearing clients under the 'unwrlt-
ten law plea in California. 1t is re-
ported he will receive 10000 for his
services
The Washington times., 1906-11-13
Protest From Citizens
On Commissioners Acts
IN Giving Street Widths
Committees Named

EXecutive-Evan II. Tucker, chair
man. S. Sowerbutts, A. II. f. Hol-
sten, w. C. Lang w. ]. Frizzell, f.
D. Foster. DR.. l.. ID. Walter. DR..
Starr Parsons, tr.. J. Fleming, w. A.
Linton.
Proposed Legislation - Evan II.
Tucker. chairman; DR.. Z. NJ. Gal
laudet. w J. FTizzelI, Arthur Cow
sill, Dr. L. d. Walter, s. Sowerbutts,
DR.. Starr Parsons.
Steam railroads-W. j. Frizzell.
chairman. A II. +. Hoisten. q. IL.
Aschenback, Clements Giebel, r. A.
Rover. Harry Williams. c. Wheat
land. John 4. Gleason, T. A. Bah
bington, r. c. Costello, T. Hollander
Henry Stou, Hiram J. Spear. Morris
Sheehan.
Streets. avenues. and alleys-Wn-
liam A. Linton. chairman: Dr. l. ID.
Walter. Jacob Frech, E. John. A II.
r Holster. ]. Millard. Frederick
Kraus, r. c. Wilson, William DON
aldson. J. W. BTahler, d. ID. Bowen,
Frederick Babendier, Harry Boesch,
5 S English, J. Fleming.
Water, light, and sewers-A. II. T.
Holster. chairman; ]. b. Harrell.
Ira Q. Mcmillan, +. ID. Mcdonald,
Joseph c. Bueger, James a. Dunfy.
/. Nj. Harr. August Weber Charles
d. Bucher, G. II. Aschenbacz, James
A Early, a. II. Chase, George
Cleary. John c. Ewald
Assessmcnts-J. Fleming. chairman;
A. O. Mark, W. J. FrizzelI, W. C.
Lang, g. b. Rose. DR.. Starr Parsons,
+. d. Foster. Harry Boesch. Richard
/. AIoorson, II. G. Teagler, NJ Har-
ris. ". G. Dunno. John r. Surgis.
Parks and spaces-W. c. Lang, chair
man; Loring Chappell. George Rus
SELL Or l., ID. Walter, p. Rosenfeld.
NJ NJ Vance, f, L. Wright. NJ. 3.
Snyder, John Gross. Percy +. Hard
ing. w. +. Hartranft. NJ ]. Hugh,
Edwin J.. schraCk.
SchOols-F. ID. Foster. chairman:
B. +. Edwards, W. q. Lang. DR.. +.
/ b. Campbell, Clarence ]. Gessford
DT. Starr Parsons, W. j. Fowler,
George w Morgan, r s Carmody,
Robert Bowdler, James W. Palmer
William Il. Partlow, George Tai
bert.
Sanitary afairs-Dr. Starr Parsons.
chairman. ". J. Dunno. Or. L. d.
Walter. Dr. c. B. Campbell p. J..
O'Day George HIckenlooper. AdoIph
W Silverling, DR.. $. r. Balm. DR..
w. T. Bradley, \. Fabritz. Or. W
/ ID. Naramore, W. A Lusby, \. Ian
don
Public conveyances-S. Sowerbutts.
chairman; q. b. Rose, George W.
Carl, J. Fleming. +. +. Graves. c..
ii. Ellis. Ira c. Mcmillan, Dr. Starr
Parsons. n. r. Ready. c. Reagan, o.
d. Hyler, Charles J. Kropke.
Police and Fire Departments-Dr
L. d. Walter. chairman; william
Newland, Victor Esch. ". J. FrlzzeII,
w. II. Burch, DR.. Lewis FIeufer. NJ
T. O'Brien, J. Swanson, Arthur Carr,
! Charles Dietz. a. A. Fuss, T. a.
Fulton. Joseph p Fegau. John l.
Emmert,
The Washington times., 1906-11-13
BIRTHDAY
OBSERVED BY CHURCH

The birthday anniversary of Martin
Luther was observed by special services
last night at the Luther Place Memorial
Church. The Rev. DIT. Heuning ghausen.
OF Baltimore, spoke on Luther in the
Warthburg." He told Of the early life
OF Luther and Of the persecution he had
undergone. The Rev. John Weldley, OF
the Church OF the Reformation, who was
10 have spoken upon Luther IN the
Family WAS Ill. and his paper was read
by Mrs. Weldley. The Rev. John T.
Huddle, of St Pauls Church. and the
Rev {. II. Butler OF Keller Memorial
Church, also read T. pers on the life a.
Luther.
The Washington times., 1906-11-13
YOUTH ARRESTED,
Theft CHARGED
Brought Back From Bald-
more for Alleged Rob
berry Of Employer.

Harry Miles. eighteen years old, was
brought back from Baltimore this morn
ing by Central Office Detective Burlin-
game TO answer to a charge Of grand
larceny.
Miles came to Washington and secured
enplcvrreat in the store Of Rudolph
Schmidt, 7I2 ID street southwest. Mr..
Schmidt with his wife occupy apart
ments above the place, and the boy
was given room there.
When Mr.. Schmidt went downstairs
on the morning OF May last he found
the back door of his store open. and
so in currency and a gold watch miss
ing. Miles was also gone. He was
picked up In Baltimore yesterday, while
attempting to dispose Of the watch In
a pawn shop.
He viii be given a hearing in Police
Court tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1906-11-13
Campaign for Health
In WaShingtOn'S SLun1S
Committee Actively at Work Improving Hous-
ing Conditions of Poorer Classes in
Tenement Sections of District
SOME SHOCKING CONDITIONS

286 inhabited alley houses, 19O76 of Washington's
population.
Thousands of servants and lanOrers bring into close
contact insanitary alley conditions and healthy homes
overcrowding is evident in tenement where forty
families occupy ffty-four rooms.
Light, ventilation, and play space at premium
when tenement interior lot measures 40 by 2O3
feet.
Present regulations fail to compel sufficient light,
air, and place for Childrens play in buildings
High rents charged the poorer people place pre-
MUM upon overcrowding
The Washington times., 1906-11-13
HELEN GOULD'S AUNT
OUSTED FROM HOME
Foreclosure Proceedings for
Payment of Mortgage on
Her Mansion.

NEW YORK, Nov. 13.-Ousted from
her home, the Famous Old Joe Jeffer-
son estate at HOhokus, N J., Mrs
alre philanthropist. Helen Could. was
loIaN forced 20 leave the mansion be-
cause or q foreclosure Of a mortgage
Inc mortgage, which was for only si5-
U1l, was on the estate when it was
bought from the lac Joseph Jefferson
ten years ago by Mrs Miller. the wife
GI jay Miller. The purchase price was
S-o,ooo, and Mrs. Miller PAID down SO, 900
In cash
For some reason. the woman so close
ly related 70 the family of millions. has
never lifted the mortgage.
The Washington times., 1906-11-13
ORNiTHOLOGISTS' UNION
IN SESSION HERE TODAY

Ornithologists from all over the coun-
try are today attending the twenty
fourth congress OF the American Ornith-
olog1sts' Union, which is being held in
the lecture hall of the United States Ma
tional Museum. The morning session
was devoted 20 the reading and discus
sion of scientific papers.
New officers this afternoon will be
elected. One OF the features of the
meeting today will be display OF stere-
opticon views prepared especially for the
occasion.
The Washington times., 1906-11-13
UNIDENTIFIED MAN
MAY BE C. P. CALDWELL

Although no positive identification
has been obtained. II is thought that
the c. 4. Caldwell who was killed Sun
dav in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is
Charles 7. Caldwell, whose family re-
sides at Sandusky, Ohio.
An investigation by the police has
resulted in eHcitlng the information
that Charles p. Caldwell was employed
in the customs service, and that he
cid secret service work in this con-
nectiOn. At one time he lived in
Washington.
The Washington times., 1906-11-13
'. A. P. DEFEATS CHRIsT CHURCH

On Saturday, November TO- the Vir-
ginia Avenue Playground football team
defeated the Christ Church eleven IN
hard-fought game by 10 o. The Play
ground team want games with any team
averaging I15 pounds Address {. L.
Spinney, SO X street southeast.
The Washington times., 1906-11-13
COMMISSION TO BE NAMED
FOR OLYMPIAN CONTESTS

NEW YORK, Nov. l2-On the re-
quest OF the Greek committee in charge
Of the Olympic games Of 1910. James J..
Sullivan. American commissioner 10 the
1906 games. today announced that a com
mission Will be named 10 continue as
American representatives Of the Greek
government for the 1910 contest
The commission VII! cooperate with
different governing bodies In the United
States To formulate a code Of rules for
future international competitions
The Washington times., 1906-11-13
Northeast Association FavorS
Standard of Thirty-flVe
Foot ThoroughfareS.
HAVE SECURED INJUNCTION
Matters of Interest TO That Section
Taken Up and Dis
cussed.

Spirited discussion of several subjects
marked the monthly meeting OF the
Northeast Washington Citizens AssO-
citation In Northeast Temple last night.
Although the meeting was not largely
attended, all present entered into the
discussions with vigor, and the session
was probably the most interesting In
the organizations history.
Or. L. d. Walters. who was elected
first vice president last night. stated
that he personally had secured an in
junction from the Supreme Court of
the District restraining the District
Commissioners from narrowing any
streets IN the city from thirty-hve feet
10 thirty feet
DR.. Walters asserted further that
the Commissioners. by a trick. had
evaded the injunction, and are narrow
ing the streets in spite of the law and
protests OF the citizens" II was eX-
planned the plan consisted of inserting
I'm the appropriations an item for paving
the streets at a uniform width OF thirty
feet.
Several members expressed them
selves freely as being In favor OF having
the Commissioners cited for contempt
of court. President Evan II. Tucker
said he did not consider sucn radical ac-
ton advisable but suggested that the
association inform the District officials
that II was IA a position where it could
take legal action against them
Morris Incident Brought Up.
As "a result of a resolution offered by
". J. FTizzell that the association adopt
a congratuIatory resolution upon the ap-
pointment and confirmation of Benja-
min Il. Barnes as postmaster of Wash
ingtOn. the Mrs. Minor Morris incident
al the White House was brought up.
Mr. Barnes. II was stated. was an old
member OF the ASSOCIATION, and had Deen
e. resident OF Northeast Washington for
fourteen years, This statement was
challenged by LOring Chappel, who
made vigorous attack upon Mr
Barnes appointment
Final disposition was taken by a vote
that the question be 0rCpped tnded-
nitely
Want New Public Park.
The committee or public parks and
spaces made the following report:
As there seems 70 be a general move
ment throughout the city for the estab-
lishment OF new parks. and as il is eX-
uected Congress viii take some definite
action on the question during the COM
ing session. your committee believes
this would be an OppOrtune time 70 rec
ummend one 10 De located in this sec
ton of the city. We think Jhat the tract
u land at the intersection of Fifteenth
street and BlauensbuTE road, now
known as GraCeiaud Cemetery, would
be desirable for that purpose. We look
for general activity IN the bulidlns UP
of this section IN the near future
In accordance with the amendment 10
the constitution, the following officers
were elected last night FIRST vice
president, DIT. t. d. W alters second
vice president. DT. Starr Parsons.
The various committees for the ensu-
ing year were announced.
The Washington times., 1906-11-13
DOMINICAN FLEET,
AMERICAN MANNED,
( TO ATTACK REBELS
Four GunboatS Sail From
New York for Island
Republic.

NEW YORK, Nov. 13.-FOur gunboats
sall today from this port Tor Santo Do
miugo City, where, under the fiag or the
island republic, they Will dash up the
rivers and attack the camps Of the in
surgents.
The building. launching equipping,
and partial manning or this little fleet
Of fighters has been carried on with the
greatest secrecy, and was accomplished
only through the friendly Offices OF the
United States Government, which re-
Gently assumed guardianship Of the
West Indian republic ana Is IN charge
OF the collection OF its customs.
The gunboats were built at the Nixon
ship yards at Perth AmDOy, from plans
approved by the Navy Department at
Washington. They have unusually light
draught.
Only Recently Completed.
The boats were completed only re-
Gently and every thing has been arrang-
ed so that the guns can be put IN place
as soon as nags are changed in Domin-
20 waters.
The recruiting ofncers Of the Brook
lyp navy yard gathered the captains.
mates, ana working crew Tor the boats
and yesterday afternoon assembled en-
gineerlng crews.
The payment of the wages OF these
men. VINO viii remain with the boats
after they have changed uags. is guar
anteed by the United States. under q
years contract.
Report to Captain Cotton.
The feet viii take the inside route 20
Florida and then cross over 10 santo
I
report 10 Colonel Cotton. who is In
charge Of the collection OF customs for
the United States. Colonel Cotton will
then turn the vessels over 10 President
Caceres.
4 hghting crew of nifty Dominican
sailors Will be put aboard each veIsel,
bet the captain mate and working
crew viii be Americans, and practically
/ the fun control OF the vessels vii. re-
main IN their hands.
The Washington times., 1906-11-13
W. AND L. VICTORIOUS.

The Woodward & Lothrop football
cam defeated the Palais Royal eleven
r the Chevy Chase grounds Sunday by
% n an interesting game.
The Washington times., 1906-11-13

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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-23
MEETING TOMORROW NIGHT.
Greater Birmingham Committee Has
Arranged Plans.

Secretary Babb of the Commercial club
reports that he has reason to believe
that the mass meeting called for tomor-
row night by the Greater Birmingham
committee. which has the entire matter In
charge, will be great success.
The meeting will be held at the CONNER
clal club rooms Tuesday night prompt
ly at s o'clock. Among the speakers Of
the evening besides some of the Mayors
of the neighboring towns. which under
the provisions of the bills are expected
to become a part and parcel of BirmIng-
nam, there will be a number of promi-
nent citizens connected with the manu-
featuring industries who heretofore have
been opposed TO the Greater Birmingham
movement. The bills drawn up by e. j.
Smyer and unanimously approved at the
meeting of the Greater Birmingham COM
mttees last week have. 1t is said, by
their great fexibility, removed all OBJ
lection TO the consolidation. Representa-
tive men of all the elements affected by
the proposed merger, Secretary Babb says,
have expressed themselves heartily In IA
vor of It. In view OF the situation he ex-
poets the mass meeting tomorrow night to
voice strong sentiment In favor Of
Greater Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-23
GOING TO PLEAD FOR
JOHN WILLIAMS LIFE

on this list are the names of nine of the
jurymen who tried the case. as well as
a number of the officials of Cullman
county. There has been quite a change in
public opinion sinee Williams was con-
demned, and the sentiment in Cullman
county is strongly in his .avor now.
1t will be remembered that a deputy
sheriff, acting as sheriff, went TO Williams
house with a writ of election. 1t was
late in the afternoon, practically dark
and the rain was pouring down in tor
rents williams asked that the matter
be postponed until the next morning,
which request was refused. Senator Hipp
accompanied the deputy, and when they
attempted to enter the house Williams
fired on them, killing Senator IIipp and
wounding the deputy.
Public sentiment ran high at the time.
special term of the court was held and
a conviction followed in short order. It
is claimed by Williams friends that on
account of the public sentiment a fair
trial could not be had at the time, and
that gubernatorial clemeney should be ex-
ercised in the 1istter.