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Evening star., 1907-10-29
STARTLING DIVORCE FIGURES.
Records of Cook County at Chicago
Show Increased Litigation.

CHICAGO, October 20.-Domestic in
felicities, as aired in the Cook county
courts. have increased at a startling ratio
in the past six weeks. Cold figures, based
upon the number of bills for divorce
filed in the circuit and superior courts
last week. and the number of marriage
licenses issued by the county clerk, pre-
sent the somewhat startling fact that the
proportion of divorces granted in Cook
county is II per cent Of the marriage IL
cense issues.
The records show that while last week
there were 317 marriages. the courts
granted forty-eight DEGREES Of paration.
thus making the average a little more
than II per cent
The records of the superior court show
A decided increase in divorce litigation.
During the week there were filed n that
court eighty-seven chancery suits, sky
one of which were applications for di-
yorcr Of the siXty-three chancary suits
filed in the circuit court during the week
thirty-tiVe were divorce bills.
During the same period one year ago
the total number of divorce bills filed III
both courts was seventy-three. The in
crease has come within the past six
weeks.
Evening star., 1907-10-29
SUIT FOR INJUNCTION.
Hearing in Case of John Bender
Against Labor Union.

Justice Gould, in Equity Court No. Q
is hearing the testimony taken before
an examiner in the case of John Bender,
an employing baker, who seeks to enjoin
Labor Union No. 1lS from boycotting
him and publishing him on the unfair
list" because he turned his bakery into
an open shop after it had been for
many years conducted as d CLOSED shop
Mr.. Bender declares his business has de-
preciated 40 per cent by reason of the
alleged Interference of the union.
He alleges, through Attorneys William
e. Ambrose and John Ridout, that, fol-
lowing this attitude on his part. the
unions generally in the city placed him
on the unfair list" which meant com
plete boycott; and that. in furtheranCe of
the boycott, numerous circulars were dis
tributed by various members of the union,
and of the Central Labor Union, among
his customers and others in the city. urg
ing them not to patroniZe him because he
was unfair to union labor.
The testimony of forty-three witnesses
will be presented to the court, the sub
stance of the testimony given by these
witnesses being to the effect that they
have been in receipt of circulars and have
been visited by various members of the
unions who have endeaVored to have
them discontinue their patronage of Ben
der. Attorneys Ambrose and Ridout yes
terday informed the court that Bender
had lost 40 per cent of his business on
account of the efforts of the unions.
Attorney Leon Tobriner. who represent
ed the bakers union and the central body
yesterday contended that there was moth
ing unlawful in the circulars or Circula-
ton of the notice complained of, and
that the unions weer only acting within
their rights to protect themselves. and
that no threats or intimidation of any
kind had taken place.
Evening star., 1907-10-29
EXPRESSIVE OF GRATITUDE.
Central Labor Union Thanks Com
missioner West for Recent Action.

District Commissioner Henry L. West
received a vote of thanks last night at
the regular weekly meeting of the Cen
trail Labor Union for having forwarded
to Congress d bill providing for the pay
ing Of employees of the District Of Co.
lumbia their full salaries on Labor day.
The committee appointed by the asso-
citation to collect funds to be used in
aid Of the local striking telegraphers re-
ported that it had received no less than
Sl0O night since its appointment.
Sam DeNedrey, delegate from the
Central Labor Union of this city to the
meeting of the Civic Federation in Chi
cago last week, returned home too late
last night to make his report toe the
meeting.
1t was decided that if a theater is
placed upon its unfair list, members of
the musicians or the sceneshifterS
union have no right to work for the
theater so classed by organized labor.
Secretary DeNedrey has started n
movement to require eaCn local union
affiliated with the central body to send
representative delegates to the regular
Monday night meetings. 1t was pointed
out that the list of delegates is grad
ually growing shorter, and that in order
to keep up interest in the labor move
ment it is necessary for each local to be
represented.
Evening star., 1907-10-29
SOCIALISTS SURPRISED.
Speakers and Sympathizers Arrested
at Seattle Meeting Last Night.

SEATTLE, Wash, October 29.-Eight
socialistic speakers and like number
of sympathizers were arrested here last
night for speaking on the streets. The
arrests came as a result of the defiance
program Of the socialists of Seattle. who
have arranged for their speakers to ap-
pear on the streets every night and at
tempt to hold public meetings. Mayor
Moore has declared that he will not al
low the street meetings.
The socialists, in turn, have secured
about forty speakers and will continue
the meetings as long as the volunteer
martyrs last. Last night they were not
permitted To speak more than a sentence
before being bundled into d patrol wagon
and sent to jail where they were re-
fused bail and placed in the chain gang
tank.
Among those arrested was Mrs Hattie
+ Titus, wife of Il prominent socialist
leader in this city.
Evening star., 1907-10-29
FLOWER SHOW Is OPEN
FINE SPECIMENS OF CHRYSAN-
THEMUMS ON VIEW.

The fifth chrysanthemum show of the
Department of Agriculture. which opened
this morning in the greenhouse at the
corner of 18th and B streets northwest,
in the opinion of the officials in charge,
is the finest ever got together by the de
partment. There are more than 200 va
rieties, and most OF the flowers are Of
exceptional beauty.
For eight days the exhibit will he open
to the public from . am. until 10 pm,
Sunday excepted. At night electric lights
suitably placed will make the greenhouse
a beautiful place.
There are on show a number of 1907
seedlings, still unnamed They have beel
raised by the department, and the Off
cials are very proud OF them. one IS
Seeding No. 13 1907" which is a beau
tiful lavender and very large Another
is Seeding No. 10 1907 a magnificent
white. These viii probably be named
after the show by Secretary Wilson,
One of the most striking flowers in the
exhibit is to be seen towering away above
the others a stem eight feet high Il
is large bloom. and lis color is white
shaded with delicate pink. Last year
this was d seeding. and after the ex-
hlbit Secretary Wilson named it Helen
Cannon in honor Of the daughter OF
the Speaker of the House of Represen-
tatives.
The magnificent British Empire" red
and gold, is new one here, as are also
the Victoria and Albert" an s-inch yell
low bloom, and the "Oonagaw, d large
bronze and red.
The japanese or hot-house varieties
are nearly all banked in the center OF
the greenhouse, while the hardy outdoor
pompon varieties are around the edges.
Among the most beautiful of the flowers
are some of the English singles. Last
year, it is said, the English florists went
ers and praised them higher than the big
double flowers. The department sent to
England for slips OF some of these and
has produced some splendid specimens. In
this number is the Daisy, SO called on
account of its close emblanCe to the
daisy. Other beautiful English single
varieties are the "Rosaline" and the
''Ladysmith."
much admired bush plant is the
William J. Bryan" There is a specimen
of this variety in the exhibit which has
twelve blooms and is regarded by the
gardeners as the finest" The wv. ]. h. :"
Is white.
There are a number of S-inch blooms
The measurement is taken across the
top. after the flower is fully developed. 4
most beautiful specimen of this size is the
white "Lanona."
The yellow Mrs. Roosevelt" which was
shown here for the first time last year. is
again represented by great bloom that
is finer in every respect than the one OF
last year
Evening star., 1907-10-29
QUIZZING EXPRESSMEN.
I. C. Commission Hearing With
Produce Men at Omaha.

OMAHA. Neb., October 29.-The inter
state commerce commission investigating
thes buying and selling of produce and
fruit by the express companies resumed
its hearing this morning with H NJ. Jones
of Sioux Falls S. D, president of the
Western Fruit Jobbers' Association. on
the stand. Jones told of the bad effect
the handling Of fruit by the express COM
panies had on the fruit-growing industry
Superintendent Patterson OF the Ameri-
can Express Company at Kansas CITY;
Superintendent Adams of the United
States Express Company, and Superin-
tendent Butler of the Adams Express
Comnany- Omaha, gave testimony show
ing the benefits of the express companies
acting as distributing agents for the grow
ers and consumers.
Evening star., 1907-10-29
WORSHIPED AN IDOL.
Strange Revelations of Occultism
Figure in Chicago Will Trial.

CHICAGO. October 29-Occultism fig
ured extensively in the testimony given
yesterday in the suit of Mrs. Adah L.
Taylor Garrus to set aside the will of
her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth L. Taylor.
Mrs. Emma y. Russell of Toledo, Ohio,
testified that Mrs Taylor worshiped an
idol given her by DR.. Lalan, a Hindoo,
who came to Chicago in 1893, a dele
gate to the congress of religions
A letter written to Mrs. Taylor in 1908
and signed Yours in truth, Adah Jack, ="
was offered in evidence. 1t said Mrs. Fay
lor's husband. who had died twenty years
previously, had appeared TO the writer
and urged her to find his widow. Mrs.
Huhka clairvoyant, told of a seance
which she held for Mrs. Taylor. The case
is still on trial.
Evening star., 1907-10-29
Michigan Day at Jamestown.

NORFOLK, Va. October 29.-Mich!gan
state day celebrated at the James
town exposition To-Day, The exercises oc-
Cured in the Michigan state building.
President Rich of the Michigan James
town commission, presided. Addresses Of
welcome by prominent F!rginians were
responded to by Gov. Warner and United
States Senator julius Caesar Burrows.
The Grafton was by William Alden Smith.
The afternoon feature was military
spectacle and review by Gov Warner,
The official Mich gan day reception will
be held IN the building tonight.
Evening star., 1907-10-29
Annual Concert by Vaughn Class.

Arrangements have been made for the
seventeenth annual concert of the
Vaughn class of Calvary Baptist Sunday
School. Sth and II streets northwest, to
occur Friday evening. The program m
cludes as participants "a number of the
best local performers, and an effort is to
be made TO provide one of the musical
treats of the season. The program is as
follows: Cello solo. Prof F. Mueller; re-
cital Mr.. Robert Hickman. solos, Misses
Edith Pickering and Elizabeth Mullin.
violin solo. Miss Eugenie DeGuerrin:
piano solo Miss Nell VI. Neal. and popu-
lar songs by Mr.. George O'Connor.
Evening star., 1907-10-29

who also, she states threatened her life.
On the occasion of d visit to Boston last
year, she says, he struck her, and, lock-
ing her in a room at a hotel. kept her
there all night. At another time she
says, in their apartment in the Plaza, in
this city. he attempted TO drive her out
in her night clothes.
One night last August. she declares. he
came home late with friend and kicked
and beat her. She was compelled to leave
him on the 18th instant she declares
In her petition. fled by Attorney r.
White, she names two correspondents.
Evening star., 1907-10-29
Robbed of $4,000 in Bonds.

William j Payne president of several
Virginia corporations, was robbed of
$4,000 in bonds. on the New York train
that left the Gth street depot at J:3J yes
terday. Mr.. Payne passed through here
Yesterday on his way from Richmond to
New York, and when he was awakened at
Wilmington discovered mis- loss. The man
who took the bonds is supposed TO have
left the train at Wilmington.
Evening star., 1907-10-29
Records for Twenty-Four Hours

The following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the wealth
er bureau for the twentyfour hours be-
g'~"rg at II m. yesterday:
Thermometer-Octobe 2S, pm, 40; s
D. in. 10. II midnight. ~. October 20. 4
I'm, ~; $ am, 10; II noon. Oh; pm.
81 Maximum, 81. at > pm. October 20;
m 'rirum. -. at . am October 20.
Barometer-October %, pm, 29.6S;
s pm, 2J..2: II midnight, 29.72. October
%, am. .. "A; 8 am. 29.9S; noon, 29.97
. pm, 1905
Evening star., 1907-10-29
SUES FOR ABSOLUTE DIVORCE.
Mrs. Clara Gross Prefers Charges
Against Her Husband

Alleging cruelty, threats and infidelity.
Mrs Clara S. Gross has applied TO the
District Supreme Court for an absolute
divorce from Henry J. Gross. They we're
married in November, 1870, and Mrs.
Gross complains that she has suffered in
dignities at the hands OF her husband,
Evening star., 1907-10-29
ORGANIZATION

We aim to deliver suits or gowns with all
haste consistent with 'frst-class work.
Attention to details and the determination
to turn out the highest grades of gar
ments at most moderate prices are the
PRINCIPLES guiding this establishment.
Evening star., 1907-10-29

PARIS October 29.--The foreign office
today denied tho report published by the
Gil Bias to the effect that Russia is seek
ing a modification of the clause in the
terms of her alliance with France re-
,ating to the disposition of Russian troops
on the German frontier and that France
IN consequence is threatening reprisals
IN connection with the proposed new Rus
sian loan.
Evening star., 1907-10-29
WORKMANSHIP

Is beyond criticism. Garments are most
carefully and skiIfully put together. Few
alterations are necessary. None but the
choicest weaves of velvets and braids and
the best of buttons are used in trimming
Superior qualities of silk and satin form
the Innings.
Evening star., 1907-10-29
FABRICS

are such as Washington women most
favor The latest, but not the ultra or
unwearable models-simpicity and an in
dehnable richness characterize all the
reproductions of model garments from
the master designers in Paris.
Evening star., 1907-10-29

Swiss Embroidery Top
Collars twelve dainty
patterns of eyelet and
blind embroidery. Retail
regularly dt 12l.c zC
TO vs. -
Evening star., 1907-10-29

'E@uffy Ruthless Hats to Order at Only S2p8.
% the a h lips ma vart 0 OF Hat,
! $ here II u o
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Evening star., 1907-10-29

c~ be mentioned in this advertisement-it's because
prominently associated with New York establishments
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
GIRL ChAlnD bi READING
ABOUT THE THAW TRIAL

I<ITTANNING. PA, February 21.-
a serious effect of reading the Thaw
trial proceedings was reported 70 tho
county authorities here to-day, when
they were asked to join in search
for Miss Elizabeth Schwcnning, aged
seventeen, daughter Of farmer liv-,
ing near Wickboro, who according to
her parents has lost her mind SYM
lpathining with Mrs. Harry Kendall
Thnw, and has run away. The Schwcn-.
ming fanny Is one of the Oldest IN
the country and news OF the disap-
pearancc Of the young woman and her
condition Of m.nd has spread over
several counties tonight and. gem
eral search Is being made. Parents Of
the unfortunate young woman believe
she may have gone to New York n
an effort to get near Mrs Harry Is.
Thaw.s
within two days after tho publi-
cation Of the sensational statement OF
the Thaw woman on the stand in New
York. Miss Schwenning began to act
ouccrly. She nstounded her mother
Nv announcing her name was Eliza
beth Ncsbt; that she had just dis
covered this and that she also came
from Climax, Canada. Each day the
Young woman became worse until she
would tell stories most weird to I'M
aginary listeners. One OF her halluci.
nations was that she had been forcec
| to do washing ever since she was
seven years of age. The family Of
| tho Young girl at last became sc
alarmed that they hid tho newspaper:
from tho girl, but last night she dis
| appeared
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
Aoki Proposed Plan.

WASHINGTON. February 21.-Vis-
count Aoki called at the State Depart
ment to-day to talk with Secretary
Root over tho program to be followed
IN conducting negotiations for tho
preparation or a treaty relative to the
restriction OF Japanese coo!o immi-
grafton into the United States. AS the
ambassador has been fully informed
of all Tho steps leading up 70 the lrts-
snge of tho immigration act. and. in
fact, had really suggested thu adoption
Of measures to exclude Japanese with
out passports. he was no. disposed to
criticize what had been done BY Con-
gress. Therefore. the way to resume
negotiations for the projn.te,l rcstric-
tive tre1-y WAS regarded Us ope,, and
1t is believed that before the assem-
bling Of III, national Congress tho E"w
convention Will lc ready foe ,he con-
sderation If The Senate.
It was stated ut the White House
to-day TINT the conference held there
yesterday afternoon between the Presi-
dent, Secretary Metcalf and the Gen.
oral Board OF the Navy had no bearing
on the relations between the United
States and japan.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
To the Voters Of the Eighth Congressional

District:
Having determined to DC d c.i.1u , -
for the Democratic nomination ZOE So
rressman from the Eighth Congressional
District to succeed tho late lamenteu
John f. Rixey, ! deem it proper 70 de.
ono briefly my position upon, some VI
thc important question OF the day.
/ do not believe that any gentleman
no matter what personal quallhcatiolis
hc may have, should be chosen unless no
represents the interest OF the masses "
the people. u, ~,
Now that the race issue Is happily out
of politics, 1t becomes tho duty " ~.
Democratic party to occupy inc pos'.'n :,
| of n living, progressive orsahishi' uliu
not 10 be content with the negative posi-
lion of objectng to Republican politics. q
IN this brief letter 1t is Impossible 10
| discuss the many grave problems thae
] confront us. and can only sta.e set,
erally my attitude, and thus ind!cat !,
upon which, side of these issues ! sh'ilA
be nrraycd Being Democrat not oll'y
in name, but IN principle, nave eNei'
and shall ever. oppose all forms OF soS-
ornamental favoritism, and stand upon lhs
1 broad principle of equal rights 10 ILL
Z. men and special privileges TO none.
our government is not what the VII
tuo,ls fathers intended 1t to be. but ma
become u huge machine for the enrlci''
ment Of the few at the expense or t','
many and it behooves all honest men :
unite to wrest it from the grasp OF nv
nopoly and to restore " to me hanu
Z of its true owners. the people, who WI
use 1t not for selfish but only Tor 1es''l
mate governmental ends.
Later will have the pleasure or al
dressing tho voters OF the district, az!
/ will fully define my position upon IN
economic questions we are facing
NV opponcnts in this friendly Demo
cratic contest are of such ability an
: worth. and so well known to the peopl
Of tho district that ] feel u woula
I idle to make n mere personal confess
: and in addition to this, such a conteS
would he distasteful to me-
If the people OF the district shaii deel
q me worthy of the high honor OF peari'
t tic Democratic flag in the contest e
$ Congress in this district, 1t shall be Tn
ambition Of my life to prove worthy
w. their confidence and support.
. Very respectfully yours. n
j. u. y, GORDON, Jr.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
Stanford Whites Personality.

In answer to a request for an eNpla-
nation Of her statement that it, was
stanford Whites personality that
caused softcnnE of her anger, and
her writing to him frori Boulogne
mrs. 'rhaw said:
1T was vert hard for me to make
Mr.. Thaw understand about that" she
said. 81 don't know whether I can
make you understand"
.'W..l YOU try?"
"lIe. had u very strong personality.
outside of that one awful thing STAN
ford White was a very grand man.. lie
was very good to nc and very kind.
When told Mr.. Thaw this he said It
only made White a more dangerous man.
Before the Twcnty-fourth Street incident
he had never made love to me, but al
ways treated me with greatest respect
and kindness. Livery one liked him. and
no ono would believe these things until
they really found them out, and then
they said they were sorry.
Collapsed at Recess.
Mrs. Thaw said that after the occur
renee in the Twenty-fourth Street house
she saw Mr.. White almost every night
until she went to school at Pompton, IN
the fall of 1902. After January, 1902,
she refused to go anywhere alone with
him. although no continually urged h
During all this time you were going
around with MIR. White, YOU were re ).
ceiving from him considerable sums Of
money?''
Yes"
"At the same time you were recciv-
ing a salary as an actrcss?
"fcs."
Prior to this time your pay and the
amounts received from Mr.. Holman.
who afterwards married your mother:
were sufficient to support the famlly?'
Yes
When Mrs Thaw left the courtroom
at the noon recess she collapsed com
pletely She was placed on a couch In
the witness room by her friend May
Mackenzie. who revived her by the
| use Of smelling salts.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22

the wreck will completely disappear To-
night, and there is little hope Of rescuing
the survivors, II there are any on Doaru.
Herr Denninger, n member OF inc Yer
man Opera Company. who has arrived AZ !
rotterdam by way OF Antwerp. says that
{thirty-tive of tho company were Oh
board tho wrecked steamer Berlin. zen Ell :
5nngcr was too late to catch the 6er'l'l
and came on the Antwerp boat.
Survivors, Story. Il
Captain Parkinson, of Belfast, Ireland,
who appeared to be the sole survivor r
his vessel the Myrmidon. OF the n ,a,
line. 10 bring her back TO Liverpooi.
Tho : captain, describing the. disaster.
says the night was the. most terrible
of all his experience. Never hau
seen such weather. SO terrific was ms
gale that he remained Al! nlSnt ~, corn
pletcly dressed on deck. inc i3erill. ~. q,
ready was near tho light at me , nhr,r
pier, and the passengers. many OF wno =
had not gone below, were beginning u
breathe freely again after the tc HI, $
crossing, when the ship struck Win
violent shock Then suddenly the vcssc
broke In twain. Captain Parkinson nu l
ried to the bridge to offer captain III r.,
cious his help, but just as ne put NJ
foot on the ladder he saw the captain
ana the pilot swept away ny the sch
on what followed Captain ParKins3i
cannot give a clear account. w hem =,
recovered himself he was IN me Wiz
surrounded by floating timbers. one o o
thasc no seized and he succeeded II
keenine himself afloat until he saw m
iifeboats. His cry for help was hcar'
and he was picked UP and Drough
~ les5a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
FOUR TRAINMEN
KILLED in WRECK

-Four trainmen of this city We're killed
and two others injured this afternoon
when the fast American express train,
on the Michigan Central Railroad,
wcstbound, which left this city for
Chicago ut 2;67 r., NJ, collided with
an Ice train two miles west OF fpsi-
lanti, The express train was conf
posed of express and mall cars only.
The dead arc Engineer John Scallon
Detroit Brakeman Thomas Little, De-
troit; Fireman g. Miller Jackson; NAL
Clerk Silnr' Mclllvuln, Detroit
Tho accident, It was stated AZ ms
Michigan Central Offices here, ~as
caused by Engineer Scallen, OF tie. eN'
press train, running past semaphoFl
(which was set against him. Y,