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The Washington times., 1907-12-22
German Orphan Asylum
Had Fifty-fOur Children

The board Of directors OF the German
orphan Asylum. on Harrison street ex-
tended, Anacostia- has issued It's twenty
eighth annual report. At the beginning
OF the year the number Of inmates was
54-2S boys and 26 girls. Five children
were admitted and discharged. leaving,
al the end Of the fiscal year. 80 children.
with the exception Of boys and 2
girls. who were placed TO learn a trade
all were returned to surviving parents
or relatives. The health of the inmates
was exceptionally good. only a few cases
or so-calIed chIldren's diseases occurring.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22
Anacostia Masons Elect
New Officers for Lodge

At a special meeting Of AnacostIa
Lodge, No. q, T. A. A. NJ. installation
ceremonies were conducted by A 3.
Coolidge. right worshipful deputy grand
master Of the Grand Lodge Of the Dis
trict- The following were installed as
the new officers Of the lodge: William
r. Rauchenstein, master: Samuel w
Humphrey. senior warden; George II
Copes, junior warden; John II. King.
secretary; AdolphUs Guide treasurer.
Milton W Brandt, senior deacon; WI
bur II. Lawrence. junior deacon. Jobn
T. Dent, senior steward; William -
Huntington. junior steward: Edgar r.
BaldeTston, past master. master OF cere-
chaplain; Ernest Z. Fisher. Orga1izr. ;.
Henry W. Emo, tiler.
Acting Master Tolson presented. on be-
half OF the lodge, the past masters
master S
The Washington times., 1907-12-22
MI. and Mrs. Stokes to Speak
On Socialism" January

Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Phelps Stokes will
deliver lecture on Socialism at odd
Fellows Hall. 423 Seventh street north
west, Sunday evening. January ..
While the doctrine Of socialism. a.. ap-
piled in some sections to the labor move
ment, finds little or no support from
the labor men here many OF ITEM will
attend the lecture 20 learn what the
doctrine Of socialism has TO do with
the labor movement.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22
Three Decisions Against
Labor During the Week

The District Supreme Court scored
three times against organized labor the
I,ast week The most important deCI-
sion was that Of Justice Gould in
Equity Court IN granting the temporary
injunction against the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor, petitioned for by Pres
iGent Van Cleave. OF the Bucks Stove
and Range Company, OF ST. Louis. re-
The Washington times., 1907-12-22
BF@01klaT1d
WEDDED 20 YEARS,
CELEBRATE DAY
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Watson
Entertain Many
Guests.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Watson cele-
brated their twentieth wedding ami
versary by giving "A dinner part! 20 a
number Of their friends. Those who
contributed 10 the enjoyment of the
evening were Frank Dotterwlck. violin
solo, accompanied by Miss Nettie Dot
terwick, Mrs. Maggie. recitation and
vocal solos; Miss Agnes Doyle, recita-
ton; Miss Tall, plano solo: Miss Mamie
Donohue. recitation: Miss Mabel Brad
shaw piano solo; Miss Corey, plano
solo; Miss Killeen, vocal solo. and Mas
ter Cortland Krams, violin solo. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Ward and son. Mr.. and Mrs. Krams,
Mr.. and Mrs. HenEessy, Mr.. and Mrs.
Huse. Mrs TORY, DR.. and Mrs. Bage,
Of Washington; Mrs. NaEle. of Phila-
delphia; Mr.. Healey. Of Indiana: Mrs.
Tall, Miss V. Corey. OF Illinois: Miss NJ
Ryan. Miss NJ. Killeen, Miss NJ. Dono-
hue. Miss A. Doyle. Miss V. Jackson.
Miss F. Walker, Miss K. Long. and Mr..
and Mrs. Schultz. all OF Baltimore;
Miss Agnes Schultz, the Misses L. and
J. Sartuse, Miss Mabel and David Brad
shaw. the Misses Nettie and Agnes Dot
terwick. and Frank Dotterwick.
The Brooltland Euchre Club met az
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. James F. Nc
Hugh, OF Thirteenth and Lawrence
streets, last Thursday evening.
Brawner Hetfeld, Of Johns Hopkins
/ University, and several friends will
spend the Christmas holidays -yith Mr.
! Hetfeld's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
*. Hetfleld
The Young Peoples Union, of the
Brookland Baptist Church. occupied
their new club rooms for the first time
/ Wednesday evening. A very entertain
/ ing program was rendered by the fol-
| lowing. Mrs Hail. Miss Hurd, Miss
Catherine Lynch, Miss Ruby EChwier
Miss Helen Marean. Mr.. Erkley, and
/ the Rev. Mr.. MillingJOn.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22
National Temple OF Labor
To Give Ball Next Month

The first OF a series Of entertainments
to be given by the newly Incorporated
body known as the National Temple Of
Labor OF the District OF Columbia. and
which has for its object the erection Of
a modern, spacious home for labor In
this city, viii be a grand ball IN Ma
% next.
Caldwell'S Uniformed Band and Or
chesJra viii furnish the music. Re
freshments will be served. The fund
raised VIII be applied TO the temples
building fund
The Washington times., 1907-12-22
Girl COmp05itor Is First
Appointee From Oklahoma

Miss Carrie E. Loomis, recently ap-
pointed 20 position in the first division
OF the Government Printing Office as a
compositOr, enjoys the distinction OF be
Ing the first appointment that has been
accredited 10 the new State Of Okla
h0ma- She came from a small town
where there was no typographical union
buL since her arrival she has made
application for membership in CO'u-1bis
No. lO1
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

- The recent speech Of Senator JEFF
Davis Of Arkansas in the United States
Senate in OpDOSi ton 10 the trusts
brought out generous Endorsement from
the labor leaders in this city who We're
deeply interested, and always opposed TO
the trust in all its forms of extortiOn.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22
EIGHT PRESSES
WILL Be ADDED
Twelve New Ones Are at
Work on Internal Rev
enue Stamps.

Twelve Of the new power presses to
print revenue stamps have been put in
place and are now busy turning them
out Eight more presses are to be
installed soon. The bureau has also
installed five automatic presses for
printing by the surface process These
presses have a capacity Of 1900 impress
sions per day Of eight hours, as COM
pared with 5000 Impressions per day OF
eight hours produced by the presses
which they superseded
The Washington times., 1907-12-22
Notes and Personals.

st. Thercsa's Branch, No. 5gl. Catho-
lie knights Of America, has elected the
Following officers for the ensuing year.
The Rev. NJ. =. Egan. spiritual direc-
tor: John f Reagan, president Cre-
elected eleventh term; James w. Rart-
ley, vice president: Thomas Farrell
unanclal secretary; joan Webb record
ing secretary: Frank NJ. Finotti, treas
urer tre-elected for ninth term): VII
liam Edwards. sentinel; DR.. Thomas
d Mudd, Richard Hartigan, and Rem
Jamin Bailey, trustees.
The Farther Lights Missionary So
ciety Of the Anacostia Baptist Church
recently held Its annual election. result
ing as follows: Miss Blanche Eeifer
president; F; w: Hollows. vice presi-
dent; Miss K. V. HOlIows secretary.
Miss Ruby Crawford. treasurer; Miss
Lenora Reifer, organist.
The Mems Club Of the Anacostia
Methodist Episcopal Church conducted
a meeting for men Sunday afternoon in
the edifice at Jackson and Pierce
streets. Charles +. Linger. one Of the
clubs vice presidents. presided, and
the speaker Of the afternoon was J. b.
Clayton, an evangelist from Washing
ton. who discoursed on the scrIptural
text, "As ye SOW SO shall ye reap" The
Holt Mandolin Club gave several selcc-
tions-
The WOman's Home Missionary So
ciety Of the AnaCOstis Methodist Epis-
COpsu Church. OF which organization
Mrs. Samuel Campbell is the president.
held sCial and mitc-box Opening re-
Gently in the church. The sum or Sl5
was realized Mrs. Street. of washing
ton, made an address. The ladies served
refreshments.
The Mems Brotherhood Of the Eaptist
Church In Anacostia held n mems meet
Ing In the building recently. at winch
Rev. George +. WhitehOuSe. the rastor
OF the Emmanuel Baptist Church Wash
ingtOn, delivered an address. The sneak
er was introduced by the Rev. James
X EDWARDS, the pastor of AnaCOgrfa
church A program was given consist
ipg OK solo by Howard Griffith, q reci-
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

The wife Of Delegate oliver P. Beau
mont of the maChiniS,S. IS critically i'll
and fears are entertained by her family
that she viii not Ions survive.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22
Notes and Personals.

James J. FTeel. president and organ
izer OF ,he International Union Of
Stereotyper' and ElectropIaters. was in
the city the past week on business .con-
nected witt. his Orga auization He mas
many personal friends in this CITY.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

Cal Wyatt, one OF the best-known
labor leaders of Pennsylvania. with
headquarters in Pittsburg. an organizer
Of the American Federation OF Labor.
was in the city last week on business n
American Federation Of Labor headuuar-
ters- Mr.. Wyatt is one OF the veterans
of the labor movement, and went
through the memorable Homestead
strike in 1892
The Washington times., 1907-12-22
EVERYTHING GOING OUT.

How is II you never attend the poker
parties any mOre7''
cant afford il; my wife has Joined
bridge whist club. Exchange.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

Among the recent deaths In the ranks
OF organized labor are these: Edward
LanSCale, printer, q resident Of the citv
since the close OF the civil war {n vrhIcb
ne served with distinction. James Car
ron, q well-knOwn bricklayer. and mem
Der OF Bricklayers' Union No. I and
John G. Jameson, OF the Government
Printing Ohice.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

y. c. Sprague. delegate 70 Central
Labor Union, and Henry YeaEer are
the leading candidates for president OF
Printing PreSsmen's s Union, No. l. Emil
Petersen and George Forden are in the
race for secretary
The Washington times., 1907-12-22
Credit for ali waaAinEsOa
Open Evenings UHfH Christmas
It Is Better

To give something that you
know viii be Of lasting use
and value than some pretty
but useless triAe.
Our store is crowded with
things that make the best pos
sible gifts, and we shall be glad
to arrange terms Of payment
to suit your convenience.
Norris Chairs, Rockers, Easy
Chairs, Toilet Tables, Princess
Dressers, Shaving Stands, Re-
cePtion Chairs, Corner Chairs,
Parlor Cabinets, Brass Beds.
China Closets, Rugs, Dinner
Sets, Lace Curtains, Toilet Sets,
&c.
Peter Grogan,
Sl7-8l0-S2l-Sz3 Seventh St
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

OF Miss Sallie J. King. daughter Of Ru-
fus X. King. OF Damascus, TO William
jackson Day, also Of Damascus. the
wedding TO be solemnized on Christmas
Day.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

The newly elected officers Of the Plate
Printers Union. No. 2. the personnel OF
which has been previously announced
IN tnis column, Were Installed Tuesday
night last In the absence Of the pres
ident. C Z Mcclure presided and con
Quoted the ceremonies
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

James Gallery. business agent, and
Secretary COnnors. Of the Pressrner's <
Union Of Philadelphia. were here lasr
week ard made the rounds visiting the
many places where their members are
employed
The Washington times., 1907-12-22
Editor De NedTey Stirred Up
Over Non Union Advertisement

The Atlanta Journal Of Labor, in a
recent issue, asked Sam Del-edrey. edi-
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

Monday afternoon Mrs. r. c. L.
Moncure. of Falls Church. entertained
In honor OF Mrs. Margaret Gray Dick
insOn of Fairfax, to announce her en-
gaEement 20 George A l. MerrIheId
OF Maine and Virginia. The marriage
will take place in January.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

Jay G. Coleman. Of Mississippi and
his bride OF a few DAYS have gone ON
an extended wedding trip. Upon their
return they viii reside I'm Washington.
Mrs. Coleman was Miss Beulah Beck
ham BoglCy. daughter Of James r.
BoEley. Of the county clerks office
here.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

The social organization Of Rockville
known as The Golden Links viii give
a concert and comedy entitled, "A Per
picking Situation" at the home Of Mrs
r. F. i. Smith, Friday, December p.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

c. e. Gray and W. J. JosIyn. Of Bar
ton Landing, Vt, have begun the erec-
ton OF a dwelling for Fred Parker on
Great Falls street.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

The Presbyterian Sunday School will
have the Christmas entertainment De-
cember p. There viii be special music
and reCitat!ons. and two well-laden
Christmas trees
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

At a recent meeting Of Lodge No. Il.
Of odd Fellows, the following officers
were elected: W. VI. Ellison, noble
grand. +. +. Wrenn. past grand; G. w.
HawXhurst, secretary Henry Crocler,
vice grand; J. II. Brunner. financial sec
retary; T Hitler, treasurer; J. D. Payne,
chaplain and captain of degree team:
w. n. Lynch, assistant to captain OF
team.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

Mrs. c. y. McGroarty and son Stephen
returned to Falls Church Sunday from
Colorado, where they have been the
past week
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

The bureau for the last week has been
working twenty hours out OF the TWEEN
ty-four as compared with twenty-five
hours Of the two weeks previous. Il is
proposed TO gradually curtal the extra
time until the regular hours are again
reached. which will be when the great
demand for currency is supplied
The employees Of the bueau will have
the privilege of making the customary
I Christmas drawing a quarter months
salary this week
Miss Edna f. Adams, Of section five,
has gone to her home in Maryland to
spend the holidays.
William w. Cookson, Of section two
who has been quite i'll with pneumonia,
/ is improving.
Charles Fass and V. Gunderson, OF
| section six, are i'll with the grip.
Howard B. Miller. of the printing di-
vision, is taking part Of his annual
leave.
Joseph T GiIlin. of the wetting div
/ isiOn. has resigned his position to go to
the Government Printing Office.
| Miss Rosa I. Poe. Of section six. is
| spending a week with friends at Mill
wood, Va.
Miss Chase. of section seven. is on a
| vacation for one week.
John 3. Murray, foreman of the
wetting section, accompanied by his
family, viii spend Christmas week at
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

The W. II. O. Club Of the Presbyter-
ian Church entertained the Sunday
school Of the church and friends at a
dime social Friday night.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

tation by Alexander Drummond. and a
recitation by Johnson Hardy. At the
close Of the exercises refreshments were
served
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

T. II. Caldwell and son. Millard. OF
Falls Church, left this week to spend a
few days with his parents in Warren
ton, Va
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

w. S. Pyle. of Seaside, Ore. is the
guest of w. c. Pyle.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

The new eight-room brick schoolhouse
erected on the plot of ground purchased
by the District at Harrison and Adams
streets ia practically completed The
date Of the occupancy OF the school has
not ben determined.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

The wedding OF Bowie i. Waters.
States attorney Of Montgomery county
elect. and Miss Laura Gassaway. dauEh-
ter Of William a. Gassaway, which viii
take place on December 36 instant. AT
the home Of the sister of the bride-elcct,
Mrs. Joseph Reading, viii be an unos-
tentatIOus affair.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

OFFICIAL PRAISED
FOR GOOD WORK
Anti-SaIoon League Com
mendS Enforcement of
Local Option Law.

ROCKVILLE. Nd, Dec. 2I-At a
meeting Of the executive committee of
the Montgomery County Anu-SaloOn
League this week strong resolutions
were adopted commcnding States At
torney Robert B. Peter, whose term
OF Office viii expire in = few days, for
his efficient work in enforcing the local
option law Frank Higgins, attorney
for the league, was directed to apply
to the county commissioners for SUI
ficient money to defray The expense OF
detective service In collecting evidence
against persistent vlolators Of the law.
Among the members Of the committee
present were E. Wilson Walker, Asa NJ.
Stabler, Benjamin Miller, Alfred VII
son. and J. Calvin Muncaster.
The Morning Card Club. at its last
meeting. was entertained by Mr.. and
Mrs. George 2. Henderson. The first
prize was won by Mrs. George NJ.
Hunter, second by Miss Rose VIII
liams. Among the guests were Mrs
Abbie. Mrs. Dorsey. Mrs. Peter, Mrs
Eayliss, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Odutt.
and the Misses Anderson, LOwrey. VII
liams and Dawson.
Mrs. Blanche y. Cramer. Of EtChlson.
is the guest OF Miss Lucy Garrett. OF
this place
John 7. Baker, Of Damascus. spent
the past week with Willis B. BurdetJe.
OF Rockville
Miss lille NJ. Green. of Jamestown.
who has been with friends IN Rock
Vile several days, has returned 10 her
home.
Wills o. Rhodes, after a weeks So
iourn IN Rockville. has returned 10 ms
home in HyattstOWn-
The wedding OF Bowie +. Waters,
States attorney Of Montgomery county
elect. and Miss Laura Gassaway. daugh-
ter Of William a. GaSsaway. which will
/ fakh nlaca on Dac-mher lf Instant. AZ
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

At the Garden Memorial Presbyterian
Church a ladies' guild has been organ
lied with officers as follows: Mrs J. NJ
Easter. president; Mrs Jennie Hopes,
first vice president: Mrs Carrie Smith,
second vice president; Mrs. Charles
EEtwisle. secretary, and Mrs F. c,
EateS treasurer
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

The Rev. J. w LyeI, pastor Of tn,
First Baptist Church at Camden. ". J.
and his daughter. Miss Anna LyelI
are guests Of the Rev. W. S. O. Thomas
of Fails Church
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

Willis o. Rhodes. after a weeks So
tourn IN Rockville. has returned TO ms
home in HyattstOWu-
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

wetting section, accompanied by his
family, viii spend Christmas week at
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

The repairing and painting OF the en-
gine OF No. 10 Fire Company, which was
started three months ago, IS almost
completed. and II Is stated the engine
viii be returned 10 it's quarters here
within . short time
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

Miss Chase. of section seven. is on a
vacation for one week.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

Miss Rosa I. Poe. Of section six. is
spending a week with friends at Mill
wood, Va.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

Miss Lille NJ. Green, of Darnestown,
who has been with friends In Rock
Vile several days, has returned TO her
home.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

Joseph T. Gillin, of the wetting div
isiOn. has resigned his position to go to
the Government Printing Office.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

John T. Baker, Of Damascus. spent
the past week with Willis 3. BurdetJe.
OF Rockville.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

Mrs. Blanche B. Cramer. Of EtChison.
IS the guest OF Miss Lucy Garrett. OF
this place
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

The employees OF the bUeau will have
the privilege of making the customary
Christmas drawing quarter months
salary this week.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

DR.. Robert Yates is spending a week
in Lynchbug, Va
The Washington times., 1907-12-22
EanSChul1rcCh hl1ch
RECITAL IS GIVEN
BY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Broadus. Of Way
croft, were guests Of Mr. Hoge. at Up
ton, near Falls Church. last week.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

r. 6. Jones. Of section ten. and
Charles Drexsilus. Of the machine d1-
/ vision. are among the bureau employees
/ i'll with the grip.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

The BrOolCand Euchre Club met at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. James F. Nc
Hugh, OF Thirteenth and Lawrence
streets, last Thursday evening.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

Miss Alice c. Mcmahon. OF the ex-
am.ning division. is spending several
days with relatives at Richmond. Va.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

Conrad Holman, OF the surface dl-
vision. is enjoying the remainder Of his
annual leave
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

Miss Sadie watson. VINO has charge
Of the tissues in the printing division,
is taking Il vacation.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

vision, is taking part Of his annual
leave.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

Miss Edna F. Adams, Of section FIVE
has gone to her home in Maryland tC
spend the holidays.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

Foreman Jesse SwiEart of the print
ing division. returned Friday, after a
short vacation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
SHIP CASE BEGINS
 AT CHATTANOOGA
FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF MAYER AS ISSlONER-TO CHANGE PLACE OF TAKING TEs- TIMoNY ON AGREEMENT.

Washington, February 4.-In the con- tempt case of Sheriff Shipp and others of Chattanooga, the supreme court of the United States today made formal an- nouncement of the selection of Assstar t Clerk James D. Maher of that court as commissioner to take testimony and at the same time directed that the taking of testimony be begun at Chattanooga. the commissioner to have the power to change the place at any time on agree ment of counsel.
 By the courts order MT. Maher is given the powers of master in chancery. The order proceeds:
 'It is further ordered that the taking of testimony shall be commenced at the city of Chattanooga, in the eastern dis trict of Tennessee. as soon as possible at such place as the commissioner shall designate, reasonable notice thereof to be given. and the commissioner is hereby authorized also to take testimony else where if that shall be agreed on by coun- sel or appear to be necessary with leava to him or to either of the parties to apply to the court for such orders in that regard as they may be advised. Said conl- missioner shall promptly report to the court the testimony taken by him with out finding of fact or conclusions of law"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
pICKPOCKET GETS
 MANS FIVE DOLLARS
HE POINTS YOUNGSTERS OUT TO OFFICERS AND JUDGE FEAGIN MAKES THEM PAY FOR THEIR PRANK.

An experienced little pickpocket. with a magnetic power to draw 0 youngster into his anares, spent the night in the city jail fast night. and another young fellow with good parents. was humiliated to see his father4n the police court pay over his fine of s25
 The feature of the Incident Is that Ra- nond Franklin, although 20 years Of age, is as small as feather. and a jockey on his way from North Carolina to the races in New Orleans. He also devel- open an ability to scorn the truth, for which be was not commended.
 Yesterday William Taylor, an old man. met the two boys on Twentieth street and asked them where he could get lodg- ings. They agreed to show him, and each walked by his side for about a block and then left Taylor approached a policeman and stated he had been rob bed of $5, which he claimed was taken from his pocket. He pointed the boys out, and they were arrested with the money found on the jockey.
 Before Judge Feagin they were both fined $25. each. The Birmingham boy was paid out by his parents. but the jockey is in jail waiting to hear from a telegram sent to his father
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
HUNGARIANS TRY TO
 SLIP OUT OF TOWN
PARTY CREATES CONNECTION AT UNION STATION IN THEIR MAD RUSH TO GET AWAY FROM WORK.

"Tootl Foot! We goa back-a to-a de ole-a country. We no lilS-a de Alabam." " Thus spoke eighteen foreigners who were arrested in the union depot in their mad race for homA After nine hours work in the Birmingham district they had decid- cd that 1t was not the place for them or that they did not want to work and slipped off to the depot. bought their transportation to St. Louis and were hud- died together In the waiting room.
 It appears that five days ago 100 Hun garians were brought down to work on a cut about fifteen miles from the city by w. M. Spencer. contractor for the Louis- vile and Nashville railroad he paying their railroad fare, which amounted to $1OO0 They began work yesterday morn ing but in the afternoon eighteen made off for the depot.
 MT. Spencer detected their absence just in time to reach the city and stop them. He charged that they had obtained trans portation under false pretenses. and Of ficers Fully and Whitney were assigned to make the arrests. At the depot the foreigners became frightened and quick ly capitulated. They were given back their money by the ticket agent and agreed to return to work.
 Two of them, however, secreted their tickets, slipped on the train and were hauled off by main strength. Three others paid the s10 which was due the contractor and went on back toward the old country.