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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-16

The Williamsburg Chapter. Daugh-i
ters of tho Confederacy, will unveil
their monument to the Confederate SOL
diers of King William and James City
counties on May 9TH
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-16

Miss Zelle Minors music class held
Its monthly meeting Friday afternoon
in her studio
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-16

Rev. DR.. A. L. Phillips spent Sum
day in Charlottesville.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-16

Misses Lucille Neal. Jennie Jones,
Ethel Watkins, Ida West and Mamie
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-16

Mrs. G. Tayloe Gwathmey, who has
been visiting friends here, has returned
to her home, in Norfolk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-16

The musical program was as follows:
Etudc, No. 1t. Miss Jennie Jones.
Recreation. No. l. Miss Marie Glib
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-16
DR.. Whitfield's Talk.

Dr.. James M. Whitfield addressed the
Wotnan's Club yesterday afternoon In
very delightful manner, his subject
being Some Interesting Facts About
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-16

Mr.. and Mrs. James M. Baker, OF
Norfolk, have announced the engage
ment Of their niece, Miss Mamie Adams
Erwin to Mr. Edmund Brady. The
wedding will take place In June.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-16

Mrs. Everett waddey, who has been
visiting her daughter Miss Margaret
Waddey, at Sweet Briar lnstltute, ;, IS
now the guest OF her sister, Mrs. Will
liam Wyatt Boxley. in Roanoke.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
INSTALL ROWLAND MACHINES.
Telegraph Companies Using Auto
matte System on Trunk Lines.

In connection with the strike Of the
commercial telegraph operators, the an
nouncement was made yesterday that two
more trunk lines Of the new Rowland
Telegraph Companys mechanical tele-
graph system have been installed, and are
in perfect working order.
Yesterday the trunk line between St.
Louis and Chicago was established, and
the first messages are clicking between
New York and Philadelphia. Skilled me-
chanics are setting up the intricate ma
chimes for the New York Chicago trunk
line service, and it is expected to be in
operation in a short time
Having become satisfied that the me-
ohanical telegraph system is feasible
the Postal Company, it is unoficially
stated. intends speedily to equip all Of
It's trunk lines, thus solving in this way
the strike problem. so far as it is con-
cerned
II is stated that the trunk line between
Philadelphia and this city is soon 10 be
established. 1t Is also understood that
the system will be carried all down the
Atlantic seabOaTd via the main relay sta
tions taking in New Orleans, and from
there 10 San Francisco and back again
70 81. Louis. making the circuit COM
p,ete
The factory in Baltimore is working
overtime IN an effort 10 turn out the new
machines The invention was by the
late Dr. H. A. Rowland, of Johns
Hopkins University
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
ACCUSE COMPANIES NOW.
TeIegrRphers Say Emissaries Pre-
cipitated the Present StriLIe.


Chicago, Aug 22.-Charges that the
telegraphers' strike was precipitated by
paid emissaries Of the Western Union
and Postal telegraph companies were
made at the union headquarters to-day.
The national officers also announced
that the same agencies were working
among the membership of the order or
Railway Telegraphers in order to spread
the strike into the railroad service.
The chairman of the pickets of the
striking telegraphers to-day reported that
thirty operators left the employ OF the
Western Union an6 fourteen walked out
OF the Postal operating room.
Strong financial interests caused the
first walk-out among the operators. de-
Clared President Small, and the same in
terests are at work now trying to spread
the strike into the railroads.
Spies and agents Of the companies
worked among the union operators. SOW
ing disc0rd and resentment against the
two big companies The companies now
seek 20 involve other great interests IN
order that they may escape the response
bility OF the strike
There IS no denying the fact, the Off
cials Of the union claim, that corpora
tions all over the country are trying TO
create trouble with union labor IN order
that the open-shop rule may predomi-
nate
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23

The annual report Of Brig. Gen Albert
L. Myer. commanding the Department Of
Texas, was made public yesterday,
The most interesting feature Of the re-
port Is Gen. Myers comment upon the
shooting-up Of Brownsville. Regarding
this he said
THE most important event IN this de-
partment during the past twelve months
was the disturbance which took place at
Fort Brown and Brownsville, Tex, on the
night of August 1914, 1906 a lamentable
occurrence, which Is still shrouded in
mystery to a great extent.
However, IL seems 10 have BEEN es-
tablished that on the night in question
a few enlisted men Of the First Battalion
Of the Tweaty-ffth Infantry then gar
risoning Fort Brown, did go armed into
Brownsville and do some promiscuous
firing, resulting IN the death OF one civil
ian, one horse. and the wounding Of one
policeman. Up TO the present time II
has been impossible to locate or identify
the individuals who actually did the FIR
ing Undoubtedly there was at that
time mutually bad blood between a part
of the garrison Of Fort Brown and some
of the citizens Of Brownsville, and this
fact must to some extent account for the
occurrence.
The attempted robbery and shooting OF
Capt. Edgar A. Macklin. Twenty-ffth IN
fantry was undoubtedly an outcome OF
this occurrence in an attempt to get
money. presumably 70 leave the country.
As a result OF trial, Corporal Edward L.
Knowles, Company A, Twent; fifth In
fantry. was convicted Of the offense and
sentenced to fifteen years Imprisonment"
As an instance OF beating swords into
ploughsnares, Gen. Myer says that Fort
Brown, where the trouble occurred. has
been deprived OF its garrison, and The
military reservation temporarily transfer
red &c the Agricultural Department
He urges that the abandonment OF the
fort be temporary in fact as we'll as in
name Al present there Is only a care
taker on the reservation. and the Depart
ment of Agriculture has possession Of
whatever is desired by that department.
Gen Myer renews the recommendation
for the restoration Of the canteen He
saws ne is fully convinced that the re-
strictions upon the sale Of malt liquors
does not lessen drinking on the part OF
enlisted men.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
REVISION WAITS, SAYS PAYNE
Representative Thinks Tariff Will
,Rest Another Year.
Believes Republicans Can Best Han
die Question, but VIII Not Until
After National Convention.

There viii be no revision Of the tariff
In the next Congress said Serene Elisha
Payne. OF New York, Congressman from
the Thirty-hrst district and chairman Of
the Ways and Means Committee, last
night.
Mr. Payne is in Washington on pri-
vate business.
In fact, I don't believe there will be
much tariff talk up on the hill until
after the Presidential election. In my
opinion. there is a tacit agreement
among the Republicans that it is unwise
20 agitate revision of the tariff on the
eve of a Presidential election. II there
is to be any revision OF tariff, a point on
which I do not care TO commit myself, il
will be dolse after the election; certainly
not before it,
The whole question will be broadly de-
termined by the Republican National Con-
vention. I have great confidence in the
Republican convention. and more in a Re
publican Congress, and for one am will
ing TO abide by the decision Of the Re
publican party upon any question relating
10 tariff policies.
There IS no let-up in the prosperity IN
my part Of New York, and the people are
really too busy 70 think Of national poll
ties now. There is lot Of time left be-
fore the convention. and this time next
year III be able 10 tell you all about Il.
Il DO not anticipate any depression IN
the industries of our country, and am GER
tainiy not at all worried by the so-called
financial panic. Factories are running
full time, and every man who wants work
can get il, and. indeed, in some towns
there is shortage Of labor.
IT IS too early for me TO talk Of Presi-
Dental candidates
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
TELEGRAPHERS PLAN BENEFIT.
Meeting VIII BE Held in Columbia
Theater Tonight.

President Groves and international Vice
President Beattie, having charge of the
big mass meeting to be held in the Column
bia Theater this evening for the benefit
of the striking telegraphers. announced
last night that all arrangements had been
completed. and the public would be well
come.
Delegate Ryan, OF the Central Labor
Union, until recently editor Of the Plate
Printer, will preside, and among the
speakers will be John H. Brinkman, ex-
president Of the Central Labor Union, and
international Carriage and Wagon Work
ers Union; sam De Nedrey. editor Of the
Trades UniOnisJ. and secretary of the
Central Labor Union
There was no change OF moment in the
strike situation yesterday. both sides
claiming that they We're doing very well.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
BRICKLAYERS GET THE NEWS
Learn Masters Will Not Join Fight
for the Open Shop.
Strike by JOurneymen, However,
VIII Continue Against Members
of Builders Association.

The Bricklayers' Union was formally
notified at It's meeting last night Of the
refusal Of the Master Brieklayers' Asso-
citation to join the Employers Associa-
ton Of the Building Trades and to de-
clare for the open shop.
A delegation Of FIVE men from the asso-
citation met the executive board OF the
bricklayers at the National Hotel and
gave formal notice. Immediately after
this meeting the regular meeting Of the
Bricklayers Union was held at Costellos S.
it being the first since the bricklayers
Joined the other building trades and went
on strike. Full arrangements were made
70. the strike, which viii be continued
ggainst members of the Employers As
ISOLATION.
All details concerning the strike benefit
funds were placed IN the hands Of a spe-
cial committee. composed Of the trustees
and the treasurer, who have power to
act on all issues and to handle all funds
Business Agent CTonin was reelected
he having been appointed temporarily be-
fore, and given two assistants.
III view VI LAAG StdAtitASAAb gESAC4udy Dg
a member Of the Employers Association
to the effect that the action of the Master
BrickIayers' Association in refusing TO
declare for the open shop was but a
temporary provision, and would be chang
ed at a future meeting, it was emphatical-
ly stated by several members Of the Brick
layers Association that the action by
that body was permanent and lasting
that it did not propose to engage In the
fight now or at any time; that those
members employing union labor were per
feCtly satisfied and would continue to
90 so.
All the union mechanics employed by
contractor Charles \. Langley were call
ed out on strike yesterday. on the six
buildings he has under construction. 1t
was also said that all the union men en-
ployed by Thomas j Lane had been
called out but the complete reports were
not received last night, and will not be
compiled until to-day.
The number of men called out YESTERDAY
is estimated at between SO and 100.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Q. S. Der. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.

u >. Dept OF Agriculture. Weather Bureau
Washington, THURSDAY August 22-s D. N.
Clear and cool weather continues IN northern dis
trcts east Of the Mississippi Yery little rain has
fallen, except in the Carolinas Alabama. Southern
Missouri, Southern Kansas. Oklahoma and Eastern
Texas, where scattered thunder showers have occur
red Il Is warmer in the Rocky Mountain region
and the Missouri Valley.
The weather Friday win be fair in Northeastern
districts and the Lake region but scattered showers
indicated for the Missouri VALLEY and the Upper
Mississippi Valley. Occasional thunder showers VIII
also occur IN the South Atlantic and Gulf States
Practically the conditions will prevail on Sat
uTday, except that the rain area will advance into
the Ohio Valley and the western portion Of the
Middle Atlantic States, The temperature viii rise
slowly in northern districts east Of the Mississippi
The winds along the New England coast VIII be
light s0utherly; on the Middle Atlantic osast. light
and variable; on the South Atlantic coast fresh
and variable; on the East Gulf coast, light south
erly. on the West Gulf coast fresh southeastern .
oR the Lower Lakes, fresh sOutbeTly and on tie
Upper Lakes fresh southerly increasing
Steamers departing Friday for European ports will
have light southerly winds and fair weather to the
Grand Banks.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
MAIL ROBBERY REPORTED.
Department Gets News Denying
Theft Was s25O,OOO.

The first official information regarding
the reported robbery Of three registered
mail pouches between Denver and Omaha.
said to contain $4,000. was received at
the Office Of the Second Assistant Post
master General yesterday morning.
The idea Of the loss Of such a large
amount is declared absurd, in the face Of
the information at hand from inspectors
who are investigating the case. It was
said that OF the three regular pouches
stolen. one was empty, and that the two
remaining ones contained not more than
fifty pieces.
The inspectors Information also denies
that the pouches contained any bank
packages whatsoever, or any packages
destined for Chicago. The matter was for
small cities and towns 20 points east OF
Omaha. The dispatch 20 the department
concludes by saying that no clew has as
yet been found to clear up the robbery,
and that the newspaper articles are
greatly exaggerated
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
employees TO HOLD MEETING
Will Publicly Discuss New Insur-
ance Project.
Promoters Declare Much Interest Is
Being Displayed I'm Idec of Co.
operative Protection.

IN order 10 present the purposes and
object Of the Government Employees Mu-
tual Relief Association. the membership
committee Of that organization decided
last night 10 hold a public meeting Sep
tember 3.
Addresses will be made by prominent
speakers, who viii set forth in detail the
plan Of insurance by which it is proposed
10 eliminate the profits now paid to in
surance companies. It was with this pur-
pose in view the association was organ
lied, the membership committee desiring
that il be understood that the associa-
ton Is in no way affiliated with the or
ganization having in view the establish
ment Of a government employees cooper
ative store
The programme at the public meeting
VIII include also a number of musical Sc
lections by local talent. Notices will be
posted on the bulletin boards Of the va
rious departments, and it is proposed also
TO distribute circulars announcing the
meeting. the place of which has not yet
been determined upon.
W P. Browning. chairman OF the mem
bership committee, said last night that
tie eof0i iA44oHt CiiP4oy . are ulspldy ylNB
a decided interest in the association.
1T Is to be- said he. 'an organization
solely in the interests Of the employe. and
not for profit, and therefore cannot fail
TO be to the advantage of its members.
Il is proposed TO give high-class insurance
protection against sickness, accident, and
death, but upon a plan which Will elm
mate the immense profits that are now
turned into the Golfers Of the insurance
companies. The men who are fostering
the movement have given the insurance
question the closest study, and are pre-
pared 10 do business upon a business
basis"
officers Of the association will be elect
ed in the near future. Temporary head
quarters of the association have been es-
tablshed at 309 r street northwest.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
SMALL IS CONFIDENT
Says He Will Send a Com
mittee TO New York.
MAY ARBITRATE DIFFICULTIES
Companies Declare Business Is Nov
ing Along Rapidly, with Only
Small DeInys-UniOn oficiRls Deny
They VIII Return 10 WOrk-Rev,
VI. c. Peters Rushes Into Scene.

New York, Aug. 22.-The striking teleg-
raphers to-day appeared TO be less de-
hant than when the strike started. and
there was more talk of arbitration than
since the strike began.
A communication was read az an open
meeting of the strikers at Everett Hail.
in East Fourth street. from National
President Small. of the telegraphers, say
ing that a committee was being appointed
which. at the proper time. would come 10
New York and try to settle the strike
Chief Suategist and Spokesman Daniel
L. Russell made a number OF statements
to-day al the Astor House on behalf of
the strikers. He declared that the West
ern Union Company is offering every in
ducement to the woman telegraphers they
have on hand TO remain.
Russell went on to say that the ac-
counts he received were that the West
ern Union ard Postal telegraph companies
were trying every means 20 overcome
difficulties. and that the strike was al
ready won. if the companies could only
realize that they were beaten.
Superintendent Belvidere Brooks. of the
Western Union, said that three strikers
returned in the morning and there were
applications from others.
Brooks Issues Statement.
With regard TO complaints about delay
Mr. Brooks said:
We are cutting down delays every day.
We are not now more than thirty minutes
behind on long distance messages. 4 man
the other day asked US TO send a mes
sage that he was sending $4,000 to a man
in Chicago. We took the message and II
went without delay We are in such good
shape here that have notified Mr.. Stone,
manager Of the Associated Press. that
We can handle all the overflow work for
him.
As to the strikers. I am perfectly
satisfied that If we sent out a notice that
We were ready 10 take them back on the
conditions existing before they struck.
there would be a stampede back to work
within twenty-four hours. But we are
not going 10 do that We consider the
whole strike q farce. =
Vice President and General Manager Z.
J. Nally. Of the Postal. said that the
only news locally was that the company
was still making progress and carrying
out its contracts, and that the situation
was improving
Posse Guards AShfOrk.
Regarding the trouble at Ashfork, Ariz..
he said he had been notified that the
sheriff was swearing in a posse Of depu-
ties to protect the place
The Rev. Madison c. Peters was the
principal speaker at an open meeting of
the strikers st Everett Hail. in East
Fortieth street. Mr.. Peters read the de
mands OF the strikers, and said that the
demands were moderate and just and
that the strikers should remain out un-
III they won. He denounced the cor
porations and their watering Of their
stock
Miss Mary E. Dreier, president Of the
Womans Trades League, and other wo-
men also spoke.
Deputy National Vice President Percy
Thomas made the announcement that
National President Small would be here
On Sunday and address a meeting of
the New York local
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
MRS. MILLER BRAVES COURT.
Uses Illinois Authority in Defiance
of Local Institution.

By order Of Justice Stafford, Emma L.
Miller has been directed to show cause
September why she should not be ad-
judged in contempt of court for removing
an action from the local court 10 an out
side court without consent OF the local
court
In an afldavit submitted by Frederick
A. Fenning, It is averred that Emma L.
Miller obtained an appointment from the
County Court OF Macoupin County, H.,
as a committee in charge Of the affairs
Of Edmund c. Bell, an alleged lunatic,
the local court having dismissed her as
such committee
1t is further alleged that in contempt Of
the local court, Mrs. Miller sent TO the
Bureau of Pensions certified copies OF
the Macoupin County Court with the re-
quest that Bells pension be paid her.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
Firemen at Chesapeake Beach.

The International Brotherhood of Sta
tonary Firemen gave an excursion yes
terday 10 Chesapeake Beach.
Following the usual indulgence In the
various amusements offered by the beach.
an entertainment was given in the even
ing the features Of which were the per
tormances of Mr.. Shriver and his young
son and Of J. Frank Hatch, who present
ed a number Of thrilling feats upon the
horizontal bars. The committee in charge
was as follows F. NJ Mese. N. J. Cork
cry John Hartley. c. L. Schley c. A.
kerper' James Mcdonald, Robert Ander-
son. Q. r. Carr, NJ. Costello, and J. I.
PaTnen.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
TEXAN HELD BY POLICE.
Accused of Attempting to Rob
Trunk in RoomfnE House.

Trunk I'm Rooming House.
Sidney H. Reid. twenty-five years Of age.
who says that his home is in Austin.
Tex, was arrested yesterday afternoon.
and taken 70 the First precinct, pending
further investigation in connection with
an alleged attempted robbery.
Yesterday Reid rented a room at the
house OF Mrs. Emma Cooksey. az s16 l
street northwest, saying that he had just
arrived In this city from Philadelphia.
A short time after showing the new arri-
Val TO his room, Mrs. Cooksey claims she
found Reid attempting to force open the
top OF a trunk, the property Of Edward
Wicham, in an adjoining room She no
tiied the police. and Policemen Holmes
and Dierkoph placed Reid under arrest
Reid says he was only trying 10 find his
way about the house. When questioned
az police headquarters last night. Reid
Is said TO have admitted that he was ad-
dicted TO the opium smoking habit
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23

All advertising contracts made by
The Washington Herald are based
upon its sworn Circulation-a circula-
ton in Washington larger by thou
sands than was ever before attaina
Dy any morning newspaper at the
CAPITAL It's books are omen.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
NEWS CUT SHORT
FOR BUSY READERS.

DR. Charles ". EmmOns was yester-
day appointed member Of the board Of police and
fire surgeons, vice Dr. ". P. Burcb. resigned. Ths
appointment goes into effect September !.
Consular reports from Canada show
that the average wage Of employes in manufacturing
establishments Of all classes has increased SNH per
capita per annum during the past i've years
BY the will of William Gassawsv. dated
March lS 1895. and fled for probate. his entire
estate Is left TO bis widow. Ada H. Gassaway, who
IS named as execuirix
The Nevada Commercial League yes
terday filed complaint with the Interstate Com
meTce Commission against the Nevada California
Oregon Railway and the Sierra Valleys Railway
alleging unreasonable rates goods shipped TO and
ont Of Rene New. and Of discrimination against
that city in the distribution Of cars. as compared
with san Francisco. Sacramento. and Oakland
n-soh - Q 4aN- r,os,,ar,,ber a.. 4,4o
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
Hurley Must show Cause.

Upon complaint of his wife, Jennie Hur-
ley, Justice Stafford yesterday issued a
rule directing John " Hurley to show
cause August p why he should not be
Judged in contempt OF court for failing
70 pay allmony.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
MP. W. G.. ROGERS.

For the past seven years with The Stand
ard Brick Co. 1915 street northwest, is
now with Mr.. II. /. Rust, in the real es-
tate, loan. and insurance business SOS
Fourteenth street northwest. and respect
fully solicits the patronage OF his friends
and the public. auZl . .
Benz. R. Coles q Co, Uphoistering OF ali
kinds Slip covers. 90q 9Th nv. n 65lE
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23

To-day-Hish tide 7:l2 a m and SIG p n low
tide A5 a. N and ? a25 o ID.
TO-morrow-High tide SIS a. n and p N
low tide, 2:io a. ID. and 3;i5 p N.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
YOUR Fall Printing

Needs should be considered now.
If YOU want to talk printing
have ore Of our representatives call and acQuaint
you with Howard work snd prices
- Ample facilities for largest contracts Job
work also invited.
Geo. z. Howard, ia 18th St.
PRINTER. ENGRAVER. AND BOOKBTNDFR.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-23
WILL NOT OPPOSE ALLISON.
representative Walter smith Not
Candidate for senate

Candidate for senate.
Council Bluffs Iowa. Aug. 2.-Con-
gresham Walter l. Smith. who has been
spoken Of as a candidate for United
States Senator 10 succeed Senator Allison.
to-day made the following statement:
i am not an aspiTsnt, much less a can
didate, for the United States Senate. and
will not be candidate 10 succeed Senator
Allison