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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-22
STRIKES BACK AT
MANUFACTURERS
Labor Federation to Bring Suit
Against Association for
Conspiracy.
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TO CRUSH ORGANIZED LABOR
Gon,pers Charges That Manufac-
turers Have Raised Large
Sum for That Purpose.
TO CRUSH ORGANIZED LAB0F

WASHINGTON. d. c.. August 21.---
Following a meeting of the executive
council of the American Federation
of Labor, President Gompers said
that most probably the Federation
would bring suit against the National
Manufacturers Association, charging
that body with conspiracy.
He said that the association re-
Gently met in New York with the OBJ
ject OF devising means for the injury
OF organized labor, and It has been
made evident that there Is to be a
concerted effort against that interest.
Mr. Gompers charged that the re-
cent Injunction proceedings against
boycotts and publication of unfair
lists were instigated by the Manu-
facturers' Association. which, he said
recently decided to raise s1,500.0O0 to
crush organized labor. Mr.. Gompers
added:
"The executive council of the
American Federation of Labor decided
to-day that the case to be met in the
courts shall take on the broadest
scope. We know we are within our
legal rights. and we propose TO exsr-
else them, regardless OF personal con-
sequences.
so far as I am concerned. wish
to state this. when it comes to a
choice between surrendering my
rights as free American citizen or
violating the Injunction of the courts,
do not hesitate to say that I shall
exercise my rights. as between the
two
The executive council to-day
pledged its members to use their ut
most endeavors to bring about an
agreement between the carpenters and
woodworkers. who have been in dis
pute for some time over the question
of Jurisdiction. An order was agreed
upon requiring unions In New York to
become attached to the central organ
ization of that city. After proceeding
to Norfolk. Va. tonight. the council
will make preparations for the gem
eral meeting of the federation in that
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-22
ROCKEFELLER. IS
GIVEN HIS FEE
Multi-Millionairc Draws ST.!
for Serving as Witness
in Chicago.

CHICAGO, ILL, August 21.-John D.
Rockefeller will receive $73.95 from the
United States as his witness fee for
.testifying in the recent hearing before
Judge I.andis in this city
month ago United States Marshal
Hoy received letter from Mr. Rocke-
Teller, saying that he desired to collect
what money was due him. A blank
affldavit was returned to him, and he
returned 1t. after swearing that he
had travelled 1.449 miles to appear In
the courtroom before Judge Landis.
The government will allow him ten
cents mile for his travelling fee one
way, and sl.5o for his witness fee for
one day. The check for $73.S5 will be
sent to Mr.. Rockefeller as soon as he
has signed the pay roll, which has been
forwarded to him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-22
.FEARINGHUSBAND
WIFE TAKES LEAVE
Feared His Wrath When He
Learned That She Had
MisapDlied Funds

NEW YORK. August 21.-Leayinr a
note saying she had rather face death
than meet her husbands wrath, when
he learned that she had misappropri-
ated $500 which was In her keepins 3
as treasurer OF the sunday-school OF
ST. Johns Evangelical Lutheran
Church. Mrs. Andrew Goetz lett her
home In West New York on Friday.
and has not been heard from since by
her family.
Most OF the money in the wo,nan's
charge was collected by the Sunday
school children for new church which
the trustees planned to build. Mr..
Goetz is a shipping clerk. hs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-22
WOMAN SWALLO LO:WS
A LONG HAT PIN
by Ringing Of Phone
Bell Mrs. Ferris Swallows
sl If DnMn.

q : Z +. d I
CHICAGO, ILL, August 21.-startled
blythe sharp ringing OF telephone
bell near the mirror before which she
was dressing for an automobile ride,
Mrs. c. q. Ferris. of Detroit, wife OF
a member of the well known family Of
that name. swallowed a. hat pin Ave
inches long In her room at the Audito-
rum Annex Sunday night, and for
stwenty-four hours her husband and
friends feared an operation would be
necessary to save her life. Physicians
discovered. with the aid of X-rays yes
terday, that the pin had reachedafthe
woman's intestines, having passed
harmlessly through the esophagus.
They decided not to risk an operation
lat the time. but recourse to the knife
may become necessary later,
In thetmeantime Mrs. Ferris has been
ordered to lead a QUIET life, free from
the excitement of automobiling and all
other forms OF social diversion.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-22
.NEGRO'S VICIOUS
ATTACK ON WOMAN
Brother of Young Lady OF Ches
ter Frightcns Man Away
With Shotgun.
IN EMPLOY OF GIRLS FATHER
Will be Easily Recognized and
Police on Lookout for
N EMPLOY OF GIRLS FATHER
4. MN. sTUYVDsANT FISH.
Tsp. cial to The Times-D a.ch.l ]


CHESTER. VA. August 2i.-At- At
tempted assault. was made near ,ll TINS
place this morning about $3.50 o'clock.
VIII Harris, negro employed py
attempted an assault on his employers
daughter, after her father had left
home on business. The negro. who VIII,
had been working for twelve sorn rnonsns neas
terday, but returned In the night to
his quarters in the yard. His employer,
going out at bedtime, found him IN ms
his work. and told him to leave his
place il he did not. intend to work
steadily This morning. the, man led
the team In the usual time; but ps,oTa whes
o'clock could not be found. The gen
tleman, with his son. then took the
team and left for his business. leaving
eighteen years Of age, with her broth. roth
err. OF about eight years, and her little e
sister of four years. for whom she haa
been a mother since their. mother died.
Shortly after her father left she wen.
into the garden. and the negro was IN
hiding In the high grass g.a aearoy. a.a sha sha
It was there he aataeked ,ita; ra,ssr her sae san
to the scene, and gave the man a blow
with his fist, and while trying to get
the boy from him. the young woman
caught hold OF her Immediately.
She called 20 the boy to run to the
house and get the gun and shoot him,
and the little fellow did his best to
carry out her command.
The negro then ceased his attack and
ran. and when the little fellow return
ed he had the gun cooked. and to his
shoulder, though he had never fired
a gum He states that when he got to
the spot. only about fifty yards from
the house. the negro had gotten over
the garden fence. and made his escape
behind house before he could fire.
The young lady was unharmed further
than a slight bruise over the left eye.
The negro is round-faced and very
dark man, about five feet eight inches
in height, rather stout, and Is easily
recognized by the prominence and dis
play of his front teeth. He was wear
in overall pants and pepper and
salt" dark coat. He had no hat when
he left the garden, but after the incl
dent the young lady and children ran
to a neighbor's about half mile or
more away, and when her father re-
turned and searched the mans quar-
ters, all of his belonging had been
| removed. which included a cap with 4
white front. and straw hat which
folded over from the rear. The negro
| claims to have come from near Nor
| folk.
Officers are making vigorous effort tc
| find him. Hurricane Branch Is here
with his bloodhounds.
| The young lady went to Richmond
this evening to be with relatives for
| a few DAYS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-22
FATAL EXPLOSION /
IN POWDER MILL
Norman Phillips, Of West Vii
ginia, Killed-Two Others
Will Die.

RACINE, WIS, August 21,-In an
explosion In the coming mill OF the
Latin & Rand powder factory. at
Pleasant Prairie. Ilenosha county, this
morning, Norman Philips. of West
Virginia, thtrty-five years old, was
killed, and Walter Harren and John
Nolan fatally burned, The cause of
the explosion Is not known. The dam
age to the buildings is slight. This Is
the same mill that exploded several
months ago, killing nine men and in
jur!ns others.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-22

of the Protestant
Episcopal Diocese
of Virginia. had a
narrow escape
from serious in
jury. If not hurled
to instant death.
while With the
Rev. Thomas Car
ter Page. rector OF
Calvary Church, of
Front Royal. when
a large automobile,
belonging to Law
yer ID. c. ,OsFla-,
herty, of Richmond.
came along, and
tho horse became
frightened. Both
Clergyman Jumped
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-22
GROVER OFF TO
SUMMER HOME
1x-President, Convalescent After
Illness, to Recuperate in
New Hampshire.

WHETFIELD. N. H.. August 2l.-
Ex-Presldent Grover Cleveland, who
has been Ill during most of the SUM
mer at his home. In Princeton, MI.
is expected at hisEsummer home, In
,Tamworth, before the week closes. He
has so far recovered, 1t is stated that
he is now able to travel. Mrs. Cleve-
land and the children will be here with
him. and III Mr. Cleyeland's health per-
lmits. the whole family will remair
until late in the season,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-22
cH1LD,s LOVE OF FIRE.

Mania Responsible for Eight Alarms
for Incipfent Blnzen.
NEW YORK. August a1.-N1aude
Mills, seven years old, OF Brooklyn.
has had lot OF experience with fire
recently.> From July 3lst to August
11th the schild's love of fire caused
eight alarms to be sent n to eX-
tinguish incipient fires. In her home.
Her peculiar mania led to her being
sent to the Asylum for the Feeblemind-
The doctors say that hers is the
most peculiar case of pyromania that
has ever come under their notice.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-22
'HOBSON'S CHARGES
I. FULLY SUSTAINED.
Expert E Evide nee That
City Home Wood Bids
WereiTampered With.
HARD, HOWEVER,
TO PLACE GUILT
Post-offce Expert Practically
Satisfies Committee That En-
velopes Had Been Opened
Roughly and Sealed
Again-Going After
More Evidence.

..'ro the best of my knowledge and
belief. these envelope. have been
tnnpered with. believe unaues-
tiOnnhly TINT they hnve been OPEN
cd md re-senlcd."--Statem by
Elmo S. Redwood.
"I nm satisfied To rest the cnse.
hive made the chnrges and AIN
convinced that they hnvc beeu
vcd."--Statement by Graham b.
Hobson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-22
BISHOP GIBSON
HAS CLOSE CALL
He and Rev. Thomas Carter
Page Thrown Against Stone
Wall and Painfully Bruised.

WINCHESTER, VA. August cl.--
Messages received here this evening
from White Post, Clarke county, state
that Bishop Robert Atkinson Gibson,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-22

nisiiUp GIbs0n, out to hold the
horse, but in doing SO We're thrown
Violently against stone wall. Mr..
Page sustained numerous cuts and
bruises, and blood flowed freely from
his wounds. Bishop Gihsons Injuries
were MOI serious. but he was severely
shaken w.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-22

Police officers were detailed here
last night to watch the main stopping
points Of the car lines and watch the
depots for the negro. and Detective
Sergeant Wren was also on the look
out for the man during the greater part
was seen up to late hour last night
and the police here are of the opinion
that Harris probably went to Freder-
icksburg
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Hnrps On Southern Suffrage. 4

Icontinued on Third Page,)
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1T was to that proposition ] was un-
alterably opposed. Tie objection TO
comforting the rate-making power upon
the Interstate Commerce Commission
SIS not. in my opinion. answered by Sec
Evening journal., 1907-06-15
WANT TAX FROM
COMMONS FARMS

Acting on instructions Of the Levy
Court. Sylvester ID. Townsend. county
attorney, viii proceed in Superior
Court to try to collect county taxes for
1901. 1902 1903. 1901. 1905 and 1905
against the Commons Farms in New
Castle hundred. payment Of the taxes
having been refused by the city oi
New Castle. which owns the farms
under n grant from William Penn, on
the ground that they are for charitable
purposes. Tho books Of J. Frank
Megginson, collector Of New Castle
hundred. disclosed the fact that the
taxes had not been paid.
The Commons are among the Oldest
farm lands IN the country. Dating
back to Colonial days they have been
one of the landmarks of this part OF
the country They were bequeathed
by William Penn TO rhe town Of New
Castle, the profits to be utilized by the
town. Until six years ago taxes were
paid upon the property, which eni-
braces about LOO acres. but since that
time none has been paid. Approximate
" the taxes are $50 a year.
John IT. Rodney, who represents the
trustees Of the lands. contends that
the taxes cannot be collected, while the
Levy Court Is of a different opinion
and the matter viii be settled by the
Superior Court
Evening journal., 1907-06-15
ceorne EIiotls Grave.

There is a popular belief. especially
prevalent in England and on the con-
tinent OF Europe. that Americans as a
nation have little time or inclination
TO trouble themselves with those who
are dead and buried. however great
their claims to consideration may have
been while they moved among their
fellows on earth. but Mrs. Lodge, wife
of the Massachusetts, Senator. tells a
story which shows sometimes even the
orthodox English are no less forgetful
and remiss When in London recently
she decided on a pilgrimage TO the
grave of George Eliot, and having
primed herself carefully with all the
available particulars as TO the grave
yard in which the illustrious novelist
sleeps, she journeyed out to Highgatc.
But once there she soon found it neces-
sary to seek guidance, and chose a
school teacher. walking with a line Of
pigtailed girls, as most likely to prove
a fund of useful information. But
though the teacher obviously had
heard of George Eliot. she had no idea
where the novelist had been buried.
and Mrs. Lodge continued her search
alone until she fell in with an aged
grave digger. "George Eliot?" re-
peated the old man; has he been
buried lately? I have been away on
my holiday for the last fortnight and
] do not know much what has been
going on while away" It was the
same with casual tourists and old in
habitants. and Mrs. Lodge left High
gate without finding the tombstone
that marks the grave she sought
New York Press.
Evening journal., 1907-06-15
TRANSPORTATION
Baltimore & Ohio R. R.
Schedule in effect June 2. 1907.
Trains Leave Delaware Avenue Staten
WILMINGTON. DEL

{. Daily Daily except Sunday. Sum
OT new Wy YORK and the East. 1925 .S:2e
..Royai Limited" s7.42 '1L00 D. m.
! PHILADELPHIA, '2.26, +526, fos0 10
cali. 1910. s72O Qocal), 1900, iS.15. sS54 10
CAR. s93s. sllOS QocaD. 1855 QocaD fll.ls
s11.5 a. M, fl2S, 1905 QocaD, 800, sl-sO.
local, f45e QocaD, '5.17 Royal Limlted
f6M QocaD roo. s7.05 QocaD, 'h4E' $500
(loca), '11.00 p. m. .,oo no
CHESTER, 1880 QocaD, t640, 40 90
cal 1900 ISIS, sS.34 QocaD, 's,SS, sll.gs
QocaD, 1856 QocaD, s11.S5 a. m; 4: -,
1905 QocaD. sA30, HocaD, t4.5l QocaD, to.1vv
llocaD. 100. s7O5 QocaD, "l.4z' $500 VoeaD'
ia R1LTIMoRE Il & WASHINGTON, AS
1880 '10.49 a. M, .106, $50, rs;4a l9.o0'
s6l4 Royal Limited, '9.09, -s.o4 y al IN; "a
BALTIMORE and, Way stations t|V'
.s84g a. r.. f315, s5.5s p m: .sso -,
NEWARK, 30. 100 sS49, - % a; M da
fl2.40. '1Os tS.15, 1850, s55s' f'.OO' '9'O''
s'sifS sfNGERIY. & roo, ss49 1850 OExprIessss)
a. m. 1870. f315. 1850 (Express)' 5000
400, S11.30 p. m. 49,, 40 X
tIANDENBURG and way stauons' 4''i'
a. m, 1900 s7.25 p. m. - A. t5 so
RITTSBURG, "455 -lO.45 a m. s7'r' -
s6 x s'Royai Limited" 1854 p. M - -,
CHICAGO. 1856, s1O.49. a. M. sz.oO p.-,,li p.,i y,
CINCINNATI. ST. LOUIS 4 LOUIS
WILLIE s455 a. m s1O6 @9.O9 p. M -
Del ave. Sta, De,marvia Tel. zlS3' -, ~
& A. Tel. 1422-A. City Ticket Ofhce' ~, ~
Market street, D. q a. Tel hoo-A' OsN
II. H A. Miller. travelling Passenger Agent
Evening journal., 1907-06-15
THIS CHILD A
SCREW EATER
Little Alfred Henry Johnson
Of New Castle Has Un-
usual Experience
EXPECT MIOSHIPMAN'SBODY
special to The Evening Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal
NOW CASTLE. Del. June 15.-A-
fred Henry Johnson. the 5-months'-old
child Of Mr. and Mrs Harvey johnson.
should he continue his course, viii be
a professional eater Of nails. screws
and such articles sather than choco-
lates.
The other day Alfred was on the
lounge, and his little brother was play
ing with him. Their laughter an at
once stopped and Mrs johnson ran 10
the children to find what was wrong
The baby seemed to be choking. and
the mother put her finger In use TO find
screw disappearing down the baby's
throat Now there Is a screw an inch
and a quarter long carefully preserved
TO be shown TO Alfred Henry when he
grows up. as the one he successfully
swallowed.
The remains OF Frank p. Holcomb.
who was drowned with the other men
I'm Hampton Roads last Monday night.
win arrive here this afternoon. Tele-
grams flew thick and fast last night,
after the bodies had been recovered.
No definite arrangements have been
made for the funeral
A pleasing program win be presented
in the Presbyterian Church tomorrow
when Children's Day exercises will be
held.
Ellza J. Jackson, OF Chester. will
take place on Monday afternoon. Mrs.
Jackson was the mother Of Mrs. Fred
erick Baldt Sr.. of this city.
The New Castle Band IS making
rapid progress.
Several weddings are on the tapis,
and it is understood that an announce
ment OF the wedding OF prominent
young people will be made in few
days. f.Hn Ff nT
The people are opposed 70 improving
the streets unfit sewers are laid. Con-
sequently the whole Improvement OF
the city depends on the result Of the
city election on Tuesday next, when
vote Is taken for or against bonding
the city for $4,000.
Evening journal., 1907-06-15
BOARD OF TRADE To
EMPLOY SECRETARY

The board Of directors Of the Board
Of Trade decided yesterday 10 have a
permanent secretary at an annual SAL
airy Of 5000, with additional compen-
sation from all dues received in excess
Of ZOO paying members up to an
amount not exceeding $1,000 a year.
The secretary must be a stenographer
and typewriter
The secretary will have TO attend all
meetings of the board. He will have
his Office and headquarters in the
board rooms, 800 Equitable Building.
and will also look after the interests
Of the association between meetings. 1t
will be his duty to act as secretary for
any Of the several committees Of the
trade board, also to secure new mem-
bers. handle the correspondence and to
be a general bureau of information for
not only the members, but all others
desiring information supposed TO be In
the possession of the. organization.
Evening journal., 1907-06-15
GAVE UP BRIDE
FOR HIS BEER

PITTsFIELD. Mass. June 15.-
George A. Crozier. Of Dalton. was jilt-
ed by his bride of six hours. At 2
O'Clock that afternoon he was married
to Miss Frances Gibbons. Of Pittsheld.
and formerly of Watervliet. N. Y. by
Rev. w. r. ziehman. pastor of the
First Methodist Church of Rensselaer,.
Mr. Crozier ana his bride arrived in
Pittsfeld at s o'clock at night. and
passing a hotel cafe on West street,
Crozier said; 'Tm going in TO have
a glass Of beer. Wait a minute. Will
you?"
mo. I won't" said Mrs. Crozier
"You take me or the beer right now"
'Tu take the beer" said Crozler.
The bride whirled about and started
for the Union station, and Crozier has
not seen her since Croziers eXper-
ience leaked out only today. wheH he
cnme TO Pittsfeld looking for his bride.
Hie is 2S years old and she %.
Evening journal., 1907-06-15
TRADE BOARD NOMINATES
MEN FOR PORT WARDENS

The Board Of Trade az a special meeting
yesterday afternoon re-nominated Alfred
D. Poole for the position OF port warden.
Francis Duane also was nominated for
the position. Mr.. Poole's term expires on
June 30.
Under a provision OF the city charter the
Board OF Trade Is required TO nominate
two persons for this office. and at the
third meeting Of City Council in June one
Of the two is elected.
Evening journal., 1907-06-15

en- buffet where there are great many
Invited guests. in order that serving may
be rendered less difficult
Place cards are not decorated and only
the name Of the guest appears on one
side of the card.
II a wedding repast Is served at noon.
II is called a breakfast.
II a wedding be a quiet AFFAIR where only
relatives and intimate friends are in
vited. the invitations may be wrigen by
the bride and her mother.
At "a high noon wedding a bride and
her bridesmaids wear high neck gowns,
but white is always appropriate for the
bride.
If possible. girl should AVOID what
IS known as the quiet wedding" Her
ewdding day is the greatest event Of her
life. In the following years, which may
be colorless and monotonous, she should
be able to look back with pride upon that
great white day Of her existence.
Evening journal., 1907-06-15
PRETTY SHELLPOT PARK
Despite the Bad Weather Attendance
Has Been Unusual and the Park
is Popular.

Though the weather so far this sea-
son has been unusually bad for parks
the attendance at Shellpot has been
better than for several years and there
is every reason to believe that under
the arrangement of James +. Henry
the park is going TO obtain its old time
popularity.
This week an excellent bill is being
given in the Family Theatre and the
latest films are being shown I'm tho
moving picture theatre. The dancing
has also proven popular. The public
can rest assured that children win be
just as safe in the park morally and
physically as at home. The best Of at
tention will be given them.
The big merry -go-round, which was
erected some time ago. is now i'm active
operation each day ana a fine organ
is expected to-day. The other amuse-
ments are also being we'll patronized.
Evening journal., 1907-06-15
Marvellous Invention
Cures Weak Men
Patent Granted by the U. S. Govern
ment.

A new and scientific appliance in
vented by L. B. Hawley NJ. D.. will
produce full manly power at first ap-
plication. The effects are immediate
and startling to a ligh degree Devel-
ops, strengthens and cures. Positively
no failures. Physicians indorse and
use it in their practice. If you are the
least skeptical as to the value Of this
remarkable treatment, send for illus
trated circulars, take them to your
family physician and get his opinion.
This is the first time anyone has re-
quested you to take his circulars to
your physician-why? Simply because
he knows your physician viii not rec
ommend his treatment-not so with
this appliance. Your doctor win i'm
mediately grasp the idea. and when he
does. he will recommend Il. Nothing
like it has ever been sold before. IL
works the same on every individual.
Send to-day for free descriptive circu-
lar OF this wonderful instrument. The
moment you see it you will realize its
possibilities. No c. o. d. or free-trial
schemes to catch the unwary. This is
plain business proposition that win
appeal TO you as the greatest oppor-
tunity ever offered TO those who are
weak. zsss=ss L. B. Hawley NJ. D..
5s5 Granite Bldg, Rochester, n. Y.
Evening journal., 1907-06-15
Water as a "Nerve Tonic.v

IF nervous women would only drink
more water they would not be so nerv-
GUS" remarked a trained nurse the other
day.
Nearly every physician will recommend
a woman who is suffering from nervous
prostration or nervous exhaustion to drink
lots Of water between meals, but many
women who do not come under a doctors
care would feel better and look better II
they would drink, say, a quart OF water
in the course Of a day. Water Is a nerve
food. It has a distinctly soothing effect
when slipped gradually, as one can test
for himself What to Eat
Evening journal., 1907-06-15
Weddinn Etin,,ntte

An important rule for the bride TO fol-
low is to not economize in thanking her
friends who have sent wedding gifts. DO
not send cards but write a cordial note,
expressing appreciation and thanks for
the kindness and thoughtfulness.
Wedding cake is no longer sent out to
friends. Il is packed in small boxes or
a decorative design and the guests wis
attend the wedding may take away one
Of the boxes If they desire
The brides parents bear the expense
OF wedding cards, carriages used at the
wedding, and the refreshments. The
groom sends flowers to the biiiesmaids
and, OF course. he senss y k=Euet TO the
bride.
Wedding breakfasts are generally served