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Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-08-15
NEWS SERVICE
EXPECTED TO
RESUME
ASSOCIATED PRESS WIRE
NOW WORKS TO DENVER
Text of Operators Demands,
Refusal Of Which PafaIyzed
Service of Great News Gath
ering Association,

Chicago, Aug. 1.-THE regular
overland circuit of the Associated
Press was opened through to Denver
and Colorado Springs this morning at
9:S5. 1t is expected that within a
few days the entire news service of
the association will be resumed. The
distressing tie-up of the service of the
Associated Press resulted from the
presentation of wage demands to Gen.
eral Manager Stone by the operating
force of the association. At $3.50
o'clock Monday night the men quit
their keys and walked out of the Of
fees of the Associated Press in hun
dreds of cities in the United States af-
ter Mr.. Stone had pointed out the im-
possibility of an immediate compli-
ance with their demands on the part
of the great news gathering organiza-
tion. The men demanded:
Day work-Six days, eight hours
daily, $40 per week, and overtime and
extra time at the rate of 60 cents per
hour
Night work--Six nights eight hours
$35 per week, and overtime and extra
at the rate of 20 cents per hour
The vacation to remain as at pres
ent
A proportlonate increase for chiefs
and sub-chief operators.
The telegraphers requested a reply
by 1880 o'clock Monday evening
Mr. stones renlv follows:
New York Aug. -, 1907.-To op-
orators:
II received this morning cOmmun-
ication from large number of the
operators in the service of the Asso'
ciated Press, asking for changed
scale of wages and hours, and request
ing a reply by half past O'Clock this
evening.
"The changes involved are so radi'
raj IN their nature as TO add over
$500. 900 a year, and probably more
to the expense of this organization
The Associated Press is mutual In it'
character makes no profits and ha'
no surplus, fund out of which such
sum could be paid. ANY such In
crease must Of necessity be levied
Ddth upOii lHt HCNaPoPNlR % % fN''
of their weekly assessments.
"As general manager | have ne
power to make such an increase either
in saaries or assessments withou
authority from the board of directors
and 1t is obviously impossible to cal
the board, together within the tim'
named. The board consists of tif
teen members scattered Throughout
the entire country.
"At the same time, acting under th'
authority heretofore granted me b!
the board of directors, / shall be yer!
glad at any time to meet a COMMITTEES
of our own operators and confer Will
them respecting hours of service an'
compensation with a view to maxim
some recommendation to the mes
meeting of the board of director
which shall meet any fair or just e;
pectatl0ns OF those in our operatin
service.
Even If ! were free to act, I thin
you must agree with me that a ques
tlon of this magnitude should not b
pressed to conclusion within the lin
its of few hours and without an
opportunity for consultation betweel
myself and representatives of our op
Grating force.
"MELVILLE e. STONE,
General Manager"
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-08-15
ElonInr chi in snnIlnrinm.

New York. Aug. i4.--According 10
news that has reached Hampstead. the
awakening has speedily come TO Miss
Foretta Whaley the seventeen-year-
old girl who eloped on April 20 with
her guardian. the Rev. Jere Knode
Cook, then rector of st. George Epis-
copal church at Hampstead. Miss
Whaley Il Is stated. has been deserted
by the unfrocked minister, and is re-
ported TO be In sanitarium In Can
ada. n nervous wreck.
The whereabouts Of Cook has not
been learned.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-08-15
Typhoid Postpones JnbIIee.

Sofia, Aug. 1.-THE jubilee festiv-
tiles in connection with the twentieth
anniversary Of Prince Ferdinand's as
sumption of the government of Bull
garia, have been postponed.
Plans were made for an extensive
celebration in the ancient city of Tir-
nova, August Is. but the affair was
cancelled. in consequence of an epi-
demic of typhoid fever, 1t is said.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-08-15
Tramp Saves BOYS From Death.

Jersey City N. j.. Aug l4.--An un-
known tramp proved himself hero
near Centervile today. He dropped a
sandwich he was eating and took a
bath to save two boys from drowning.
John Phelps farmer, the boys
grateful father. offered the tramp a
home and good wages as a farm hand.
Anything" said the tramp, with
shudder, anything but work" "
Phelps gave weary Willie" $40, a
suit Of clothes and pair of shoes. He
swore the dinner Mrs. Phelps spread
for him was the best he had had IN
years Then he refused to enact the
final deed of heroism--to work.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-08-15
FRANCE ANXIOUS TO
OBEY AlGEClRAS PACT

Paris, Aug l4.-At the foreign Of
flee today It was found impossible to
procure an expression of opinion from
an authoritative source as to the pos
sibility Of France being compelled to
overstep the limit of the terms Of the
Algeciras treaty in bringing an end TO
the present reign of anarchy In Mo-
rocco. Events may force the hand OF
France, 1t is pointed out, but the gov
ernment will use every effort to carry
out in good faith the mandate which
1t holds from the powers of Europe.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-08-15
ATTEMPT TO MURDER
IRISH EARL
Bomb Hurled Into the Sleeping
Apartment of Lord AShtOni
Political AgitatorS Blamed,

Clonge. Ireland. Aug 14.-Lord
Ashton had narrow escape from
death at his residence, Glenbury
lodge, at an early hour this morning
a bomb was thrown against the wall
Of his apartment. shattering the build
ing and destroying most Of the furnl-
ture. Lord Ashton was unlniured. H.
has received several threatening let
ters recently from political agitators
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-08-15
Murdercr slarves HImaeIf.

San Francisco. Aug. ii.--Augustina
Rodriguez. who murdered Manuel
Madrid during quarrel over a wom-
an last Monday and two days later
hanged himself In the city prison. died
Of his injuries yesterday afternoon at
the central emergency hospital.
The physicians say that Rodriguez
death was the result Of strangulaflon
aud starvation, After his eonfino-
ment IN prison the murderer had re-
fused TO pHftake OF food.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-08-15
HOPEWELII WILL REMAIN ON
CAPITOL EXTENSION BOARD

Colonel w S. Hopewell, of Albu7
querque, who today rendered his res
ignation to Governor Curry as a mem
ber of the capitol extension commits
sion, has been asked to remain on the
board by Governor Curry 1t is ex-
pected that Colonel Hopewell will re-
main i'm the position.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-08-15
JUDGE FALL ACCEPTS THE
ATTORNEY GENERAISHIP

Governor Curry has announced the
receipt of a formal acceptance on the
part of Judge A. b. Fall of the posi-
tion of attorney general Of New Mex
leo. recently rendered him, 1t is un-
derstood that Judge Fall will be In
Santa Fe within a few days to take
his office,
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-08-15

scraper in this part of the United
States. He is one of those young old
men who participate in all public af-
fairs. Like many another successful
man he is proud of the fact that he
has never been out of debt for a sim
gle moment of his entire life.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-08-15
Muscular Mules.

On wager last Saturday II. f..
sangulnettl's mule team was made to
draw four and one-half tons OF ce-
ment IN a wagon 1900 pounds. Is
there team in Arizona that can beat
it.--Yuma Sentinel.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-08-15
OId-Tine Pncillst nenll.

New York, Aug. l4.-Billy Ed
wards, at one time one of the best
known puglists in the United States
died today.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-08-15
National Rank chnnres Hand.

Chicago. Aug. 1.-THE Federal Ma
tlonal bank last night passed into the
hands OF = group Of hnanciers headed
by John worthIngton OF Kansas City.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-08-15
Rccclver for AnfomoblIc Concern.

Hartford. Conn. Aug. l4.--Albe.
1. Pope has been appointed temro,
rary receiver for the Pope ManufAc-
turing company
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-08-15
THERE MAY BE

n lively demand-even If corr
fined to n dozen people-for ex.
actly such a piece OF property
as yours. PUT 1T TO THE
TEST-the "ad-test"
Successive Insertions Of n
classified ad. for a week will
reach NEARLY ALL" who
would be Internationally all
OF the "posslbles." Then the re-
suit depends upon how good
your proposition Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-17

all baseball leagues belonging to the
association. Mr. Sexton was one of
those who voted to confer this honor
upon the chief executive. The commit
tee which made the presentation was
composed of President p. r. Powers,
Secretary J. II. Farrell and Eugene F.
Burt of San Francisco, and J. Nj. Regain
Of Boston. Secretary Farrell made the
address.
Mr.. Sexton has a photograph of the
pass, which is probably the most elab-
crate ever conferred in the history of
the game 1t is of solid IA karat gold
and provided with gold hinges so that
it may be conveniently carried in the
vest pocket. On the outside cover is
engraved the following:
presented to Theodore Roosevelt by
the National Association Of Professional
Baseball Leagues. May 10, 1907"
The inside contains a likeness of the
president beautifully enameled on the
gold face. The rim is of delicate chase
work On the upper rim are the words
Life Member" and on the lower rim
| the word Complimentary"
Thrcc-Eyc Among Them.
The leagues named on the inside are:
Eastern. Western, American associa-
ton. Pacific Coast. New York State,
| ThrceEye. Southern, New England.
! Connecticut, Western association, Cen
trail, Tri-State. Cotton States. Texas,
, Northern. South Atlantic, Iowa State,
: Ohio and Pennsylvania. Interstate,
! Pennsylvania, Ohio and Maryland.
Northwestern, and Virginia. 1t is spe-
officially stated that the pass is good
for all other leagues in the United
States and Canada, comprising in all,
, and including the American and Ma
| tiOnal leagues, 33 organizations The
/ big leagues are not mentioned, because
! the national board has no jurisdiction
over them. However, the latter's pass
iCs are recognized by both the Amcri.
can and National.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-17

ner of the S L. e. boys fraternity.
This organization, which OF course is
outside of school authority and not rec
ognizcd by the faculty, held u meeting
last night and decided to obtain Il little
publicity. SO ladders were secured,
and after considerable labor the out
side Of the building was scaled and the
banner hoisted from the flagstaff, where
it remained till this morning.
When Principal Brown reached school
this morning he took one or two mem
bers of the fraternity through the
sweating process. and as result OBJ
tanned a confession which it is alleged.
involves scions of several prominent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-17
ILLINOIS SHOOT is CLOSED
Championship Meet at Chicago Comes
To an End.

Chicago, May 17.-JOseph BartO of
Chicago won the Illinois tate shooc-
Ing championship with "a score of 40 of
ship for professionals went 10 f. G..
Riehl of Alton, H., who scored Il out
of Il possible 30 targets. Rolla Heile5
.Of Dayton. Ohio. won the 200 target
event by score of 1872. The highest
total score by an amateur was made
by Lem c. Willard of Chicago with 4G3
out of a possible 500. w. Il. Croshv
of OFallOn. H.. made the highest total
professional score with 4T5 out of 500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-17
BUMPED The BEST
Tony Caponi Who Meets Billy
Papke Next Tuesday, Hero
of Many Battles.
DRAWS WITH TOM BURNS
Clash in Davenport at 1852 Pounds
UnhoIz-ColIins Semi-Wind Up
a Good One.

Rock Island fight fans who are now
just aching TO see good scrap will
cross the creek in large numbers to
Davenport next Tuesday night TO wit
ness the fight between Tony Caponi.
The Italian champion middlcwcight uf
Chicago and Billy Papke the Spring
Valley whirlwind. They will meet for
Is rounds at 1872 pounds and the Day
export Athletic club assures its pa
rons that it will be the greatest figh.
yet seen in Davenport.
Tony CapOni, the hero of IS battles.
holds decisions over Young Mahoney.
Jim DriscOll, Larry Temple. Charlie
Mack. and George Gunthcr and haa
fought Tommy Burns, the present
champion, two hard draws. He has
knocked out - men of all sizes. among
them being Buck" Montgomery. Just
previous to that bout, Montgomery hal
knocked out Hugo Kelly in one round
and the latter is the man who fought ,
great 20 round battle last week with
Jack Twin" Sullivan at Los Angeles.
Papke has yet TO meet defeat. Like
Il Kansas cyclone, he has moved down
everything before him and is today
recognized as the coming champion in
his class.
Good Enough for Main Card.
The semi-windup of 10 rounds be
tween Rudolph Unholz, the South Aft
can champion, and 'Birdleg" Collins.
the crack st. Louis colored fighter
who once fought draw with Joe
Cans, will without question be the best
and most expensive semi-windup ever
given in Davenport. This bout alone
is considered by the average fan as
good enough for the main bout of any
show but being desirious of giving it,
patrons the best to be had in the box
ing line, the Davenport Athletic club
has placed it second to the Capon,
Papke bout.
Several good preliminaries are alsc
announced. Malachy Hogan will ref
cree all the bouts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-17
Plans for Tennis Court.

Next Monday evening in the chapel
of the association building the board of
directors of the Y. NJ. c. \. will meet
in a special session to arrange for the
tennis court for the association.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-17
FRENCH AUT0lST is KILLED
Albert Clement, Son of Manufactures,
Meets Fatal Accident.

Dieppe. France May 17.-Albcrt
Clement. son of the well known auto
mobile builder. was killed Instantly To-
day during a run in preparation for N
auto club prize. Clement was well
known among automobilists in the
United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-17

families. Chief blame for the prank is
attached by the school authorities to
three boys not now attending school
vino are still members of the fraternity.
As it happens there are no seniors in
therefore affect the size of the gradu-
atine class.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-17

there are no open dates. 1t is argued
that nobody has cinch on the pennant
as yet and now is good time to talk
the matter over. Evidently Donnelly
counts on making strong finish. Bat
who ever heard of any league playing
all the games scheduled? Guess VIC
will all be ready to quit by Sept. Il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-17
He Gets IN FREE
President Roosevelt Need Not
Pay His Quarter to See
Three-Eye Games
OR OF ANY OTHER LEAGUE
M. n. Sexton Among Those Who Are
Instrumental in Comforting
Unique Life Pass.

NJ. II. Sexton, who is a member of
the board of the National Association
of Professional Baseball Leagues, yes
terday afternoon was notified of the
presentation to President Roosevelt At
Washington of life complimentary
ticket emitting him to admission to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-17
HIGH SCHOOL FRAT
BOYS RAISE FLAG
But Member SqueaIs and Several Sus-
pensions Are Now Said 10 Be
in Order.

The annual flag raising at the high
schOl took place last night and as q re
suit the annual suspension of s or 10
boys who attend the school will prob
ably take place in a day or 50. II was
not a class flag this time, but the ban
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-17

A girl who has fallen heir to one Of
these Rocky Mountain Tea complex
ions is to be cnvicd. Girls whose
mothers and grandmothers took HoI-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea conyeycu
4 blessing on their children. Harper
house pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-17

DeWits Kidney and Bladder Pills af-
ford prompt relief for weak kidneys,
backache and urinary troubles. Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-17

Continued From Page Three.)
Cy Blacks Keokuk team to four hits.
Frank Shaub, the former Rock Is
lander, played the outfieId for Madison
in the Wisconsin league yesterday ami
made home run and d three-bagger,
winning the game.
Yes, Yes. Rock Island is still hitting
some. Look at the score.
Erickson, the new catcher Peoria
bought from Toledo, arrived in time to
work against Rock Island yesterday
and had busy day of it. Wolfe was
placed in the outfield to strengthen
the team by his supposed prowess with
the stick. He did nothing.
Peoria papers are agitating a length
ening of the season, contending that Z
will be impossible to make up the
games lost early in the season because
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-17

Hugh Werner, the new catcher who
has reported AT Springfield is Il left
handler He and Fred Dopp. a ne"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-17

Mike Kelly, writing in the Decatur
Review, says all that team wants is s
pitcher who is practically sure to WI
all the games h. pitches and then the
pcnnant will be cinchcd. Great Scott,
what a bump Of acquisitivencss some
of us have
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-17

Yes, Yes, Rock Island is still hittin
some. Look at the score.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-17

All the news all the time-TIE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-17

Blotches, pimplcs, flesh worms,
black heads. are unsightly and deno',
impure blood. HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea will drive them away. carry.
ing people clear 10 the top floor Of
health and happiness. 50 cents. Tea OF
Tablets. Harper house pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-17
FROM THE DOPE BOX.

Continued From Page Three)
The Washington herald., 1907-08-09
TWO FIRES COST $4,000
Baltimore Firemen Have Busy Morn
ing Fighting Blazes.
b. a o. Grain Elevator Burns with
It's COntents-StnDIe and Chair
Factory Are Destroyed.
- o The Washington HeraId.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Baltimore, Aug. S.-Two big fires in
Baltimore to-day inflicted upon three con-
Germs damages expected 10 total $4,000.
The Baltimore and Ohio grain elevator,
at Camden Station. burned this morning,
the loss on building and contents being
S2l00 00. The loss on the building is $780,
Oo0. insurance $1O6.5OO. The loss on the
grain is placed at 100000 most of the own
ers carrying full insurance
The fire interrupted traffic on the Balu-
more and Ohio, Local passengers were
forced to get out Of the trains at Ham
burg street and walk Through trains
had 10 be sent over the Pennsylvania
tracks.
The fire was discovered bursting from
the top Of the supersUucture shortly
after s O'Clock. Chief Horton, who
reached the scene Of the fire shortly
after the first alarm, at once appreciated
the grave danger from the nature of the
burning building. and. after sounding the
second alarm at S:12. he one minute later,
sent In a combination alarm. which
brought 70 the scene nineteen engines
and six trucks.
The elevator was used entirely for local
handlers of grain. and was of the utmost
importance 10 the local traders. Third
Vice President George L. Potter. OF the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company,
announced While the fire was at its height
that the elevator will be rebuilt with all
possible speed. and that work on securing
a suitable site will start to-day.
The structure was doomed from the
first but there was no danger Of the FIRE
spreading. Efforts have long been made
by the chamber OF commerce TO have the
old elevator replaced by a new one It
was partly Of frame, and with its infiam-
mable contents readily fell a prey 10 the
flames
Fully 2o000 persons were on the scene
as spectators. one man fell from lad
der while watching the blaze and broke
both arms.
a second fire. which involved a loss Of
about 500 coo, occurred at noon in the con
gested section of Front and Low streets
while the fire department was returning
from the big FIRE earlier IN the day The
second FIRE completely Quilted the large
stable and loft OF the Baltimore Transfer
Company at Front and Low streets.
burning 10 death six horses and destroy
Ing a large quantity OF prOvender. and then
extended 10 the five-story building Of
Hechinger Bros. & Co., chair manufac-
turers Se-Sl0 Low street. completely
cutting it. and causing a loss OF about
$1,000 on building. stock, and material
The building Of the Baltimore Transfer
Company was a two-story affair, insured
for $4,000, while 1850 was carried on the
stock. AS all but six of the eighty horses
In the building al the time were rescued.
the loss on the building and material will
amount to about $500
The building Of the Hechinger firm Is
owned by S. Stevens. Of Massachusetts,
and is insured for $20,000. while the stock
Is insured for $4,000
The Washington herald., 1907-08-09
MARYLAND NEWS IN BRIEF.
Condensed Special Dispatches from
the Old Line State.

La Plata Aug S.-A festival and tour
namcnt was given Yesterday at Hill Top. for the
benefit Of ste Isuatius' Catholic Church. Of that
place.
Belair. Aug. S.-The Electrical Develop
ment Company has fled a charter here and viii
introduce electric milking machines 10 the farm
ers Of Hartford County
Hagerstown, Aug. San enthusiastic
meeting 10 the interest Of the proposed local
option law for Washington County was held last
night in the Dunkard Church. at townsville
Frederick, Nd. Aug S.-The third an
nusi reunion Of the United Brethren Sunday schools
Of Frederick and Washington counties was held Al
STaddock Heights to-day, with about 100 persons
in attendance
Cumberland. Aug. S-Cumberland Aerie
Of Eagles has surrendered its lease on the third
fo0r Of the SchwaTzenbach building and has signed
lease for the second and third floors Of the +. C.
Dreyer building
Baltimore. Aug. S.-Dr. James W. Gar
nett. of 1915 Bolton street this city has accepted
an invitation 10 become a member Of the board
Of awards Of the jamestown Exposition, in con
nection with the educational exhibits
Cumberland. Aug. S.-Pro9. John r
White. accompanied by Mrs. White left to-day for
Frederick, 20 take charge OF the Girls School when
the tenn opens. Prot. White has long been identi-
fed with education in Allegany County.
Hagerstown, Aug. Sat a depth of 800
feet the drillers at WORK on the Virgin Copper Com
PAWS lands South Mountain, near Blue Ridge
Summit. are reported to have struck copper ore
OF rich character in paying quantities
Cumberland, Aug. S.-Mrs. Margaret
Frost widow Of Ounond Frost died yesterday at her
home hero. aged seyenty-six years Her husband was
son Of Meshack Frost for whom Frosthurg was
named She Is survived by several children
Annapolis, Aug. S.-Vice President Cal
laghan. Of the Washington. Baltimore, and Anuapo
ms Electric Railway Company, recently granted
trolley franchise here, was in this city yesterday
He is not worried about the suit instituted By four
women property-OwneTs to vacate the franchise.
Annapolis, Aug. 8.-The Severn Boat
Club, Of Annapolis, tonight elected the follow
ing officers: President, Il Dorsey Gassaway; vic,
president r. p Melvin; captain. J. Lawrence
Walton; secretary and treasurer, James A. Walton /,
governors. Nicholas H. Green, Richard Duyall. and
p. II, MagrudcT.
Rockville, Nd, Aug S-Mrs. Estelle r
Phillips has entered suit here for divorce and ali
mony against her husband, asa f. Phillips. civil
engineer, employed by the District Of Columbia
They were married in Baltimore, in March 1881
apd have four children. She alleges insufficient
support, cruelty, and assertion.