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The Washington herald., 1907-08-22
FERRIES TIED UP By STRIKE
Long Island Firemen Quit Work
When Demands Are Refused.
Men Declare They Are Prepared to
Go TO Any Extreme TO Win
Their Fight.

New York. Aug. 21.-Long Island ferry
boats were almost completely tied up to-
day by a strike OF firemen and oilers.
The men struck at II O'Clock this fore
noon. forcing out Of use ten ferryboats
running between Long Island City and
East Thirty-fourth street. besides seven
tugboats and three annex boats. that are
used between the Long Island City
terminals and the foot OF Wall street
There was 40 disturbance. although the
strikers declared they were prepared 10
go TO almost any extreme 10 win their
fight against the railroad for an increase
OF wages, which the company fatty re-
fused 20 grant.
Uniformed deputies Of the railroad and
the reserves from the Seventy-ffth pre-
cinct at Hunters Point, patrolled the
ferry slips on both sides of the river
The men demand an increase in wages
OF s. a month Railroad officials say that
the pay os the men has been increased
from $50 10 So within the past three
years, The men gave only twenty-four
hours notice that they would strike
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22
A.F.L. BOARD LEAVES
Executive Council Goes to
Jamestown Exposition.
SESSIONS TO BE CONTINUED
President GOmpers Issues Further
Statement Concerning suit of Buck
cIares Counsel Has Been Engaged
TO Conduct Labor's side OF Case.

President GOmpers and the entire eNecu-
tive council Of the American Federation
of Labor. which has been in session at
headquarters here for the past three days.
left on the regular steamer for Norfolk,
Va. and the jamestown Exposition at
$50 o'clock last night
The council will continue its sessions in
Norfolk. ana will make preparations for
the annual convention of the Federation.
which is to be held at jamestown, com
mencing November Il. President GOmpers
win leave Norfolk for Boston in few
DAYS, and will appear before the labor
committee of the Massachusetts, legisla-
ture Tuesday He viii return 10 James
town. however. in time 20 deliver the
Labor Day speech at the exposition. He
was especially invited to perform this
function by the exposition officials. and
organized labor.
Before leaving this city. President
Gonpers. at the conclusion Of the session
in typographical Temple. announced that
the Federation was prepared 10 fight the
suit instituted Monday by James W. Van
Cleaye. president of the Buck Stove Com
pany, and Of the Manufacturers Associa-
ton. Mr. Gompers expressed the belief
that the injunction proceedings were in
sugated by the Manufacturers Associa-
tion, which, AT its meeting in New York,
DE said. had raised a fund OF Sl.JW,0J 10
crush out organized labor.
1t was decided by the executive council
yesterday that the case to be met in the
courts should take on the broadest scope
and the hardest kind of fight ever made
for the rights of organized labor. The
organization, it was said. had only acted
within its rights, and would continue TO
do So regardless of any action.
President GOmpers said that it was
probable the federation would bring a
counter suit against the National Manu-
facturers Association, alleging conspiracy
on the ground that the association re
Gently met in New York for the purpose
OF crushing organized labor
Eminent legal counsel had been en-
gagged. he said. but their names would
not be announced until formal accept
ance was received.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22
SUSPECT BELL" OF ROBBERY.
Secret Service Men and Inspectors
Advance Mail Case Theories.

Omaha Aug 2L-No further denial Of
the big $4,000 mail pouch robbery Is now
made by either the Burlington rad or
the government Secret Service officers.
and the theft is admitted to have occurred
last Thursday night
To-day Secret Service men and post
Office inspectors from all dire ,tions as
sembled in Omaha for a conference The
generally accepted theory among the Sc
cret Service men is that Bell" the no
torious mail pouch thief, who three years
ago escaped from two detectives in Phil
adelphia although handcuffed 10 the Of
iicers at the time. is at the bottom of
fhc robbery.
Bells arrest at that time was fer steal.
ing a registered mail poucn in Denver.
tte was rearrested in Seattle two years
ago. but again escaped. Bells home is
IN Omaha, but he has made his head
quarters in Denver. and he is the smooth
est mail thief in the country. rhe in
spectcrs lay the present robbery to Bell
and lis confederates.
One theory advanced al the conference
to-day was that after the robbery oc-
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22

The Master Bricklayers' Association at
meeting last night In the Employers
Association Building. on G street, de-
clined 10 Join the Employers Association
Of the Building Trades and TO declare for
the open shop. II was voted after a
heated discussion that the Master Brick
layers stand by their agreement with the
Brieklayers' Union.
The meeting, which was an executive
one, was called for the special purpose OF
considering this question. AT last weeks
meeting OF the Master Bricklayers Asso-
citation representatives, Of the Employers
Association were given the privilege OF
the floor, to extend an invitation to the
Master Bricklayers to join the Employ
ers' Association and declare for the open
shop. No vote was taken az the time, il
being considered expedient 10 defer the
matter and give II careful consideration.
Consequently a joint meeting OF the ex-
ecutive board was held with the execu-
tive board OF the Bricklayers' Union In a
downtown hotel Tuesday night
This meeting was kept as secret as pos
sAbAN tA0A EFtts N4AC AiAF4AibSt1 VI tAtr AsAAAh-
layers Union being acquainted with the
fact.
International Vice President Preece told
the delegation from the masters that they
had reached the parting OF the ways, ana
Il was a question Of going along hand
in hand or diverging finally. He said that
the union would declare q strike against
every member of the association If they
declared for the open shop. The delega-
ton answered that they would lay tho
matter before a full meeting at the earli-
est possible date.
Last nights meeting was the result
Several members Of the Master Brick
layers association have as individuals
already declared for the open shop. and
it IS probable they viii continue to fol-
low this policy.
One hundred men viii be called out on
strike this morning. Plans were COM
pleted yesterday for striking all the work
being done by Thomas J. Lane and c. A.
Langley. The union mechanics were
called of OF nine buildings under con-
struction by Mr. Langley Monday, but
owing 10 a misunderstanding the brick
layers were not included. They viii be
taken OF this morning Men Of all the
crafts viii be included IN the strike
against Mr.. Lane.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22
OPEN BIDS FOR NAVY WHARF
That of Pennsylvania Bridge Com.
pany Is the Lowest.
Five Firms Submit Proposals 10 Do
Work at San Diego for En-
Iarged Pacific Fleet.

Bids, for the construction OF a large
coaling wharf at San Diego. Cal. were
opened at the Navy Department yester-
day. That Of the Pennsylvania Bridge
Company. OF Beaver Falls. Pa. was the
lowest. S239. 400. The contract will probably
be let 10 this company within the next
few days. with instructions 10 rush COM
pletion, in order 10 accommodate the en-
larged Pacific fleet.
Other bidders were the Pacific Con-
structian Company. OF San Francisco,
S2HSSo; The Snare & Triest Co. OF New
York, So. .260; Cotton Bros. & Co, Of
Oakland. Cal, S2s4.o0O, and the San Fran
cisco Bridge Company. OF san Francisco
and New York. S2Sl. .913
The work will require fully nine months
for completion. When Congress provided
for the construction of this wharf at the
last session II was calculated that twelve
months should be given. but the augmen-
tatOn Of the naval forces on that coast
has made il advisable for the work 10 be
pushed 10 completion a the earliest pos
sible moment, by direction OF Secretary
Metcaf
The contract will call for the construc-
ton of wharf, trestle and coal bunker
on the naval reservation at San Diego.
the bunker TO have a capacity of 5000
tons The reservation, which was ac-
quired three years ago, extends across
the point, separating the bay from the
sea, with a frontage of nearly l.000 feet
on each body Of water.
II is stated at the Navy Department
that no proposition for a new naval sta
ton on the coast. 10 be located at San
Diego. has been taken up, and there IS
no thought of asking Congress to pro-
vide for navy yard there. RumOrs
of such proposed increase Of facilities
far docking the battle ships Of the At
lantic feet emanated from the coast fol-
lowing the announcement of the plan
20 send Admiral Evans around to the
Pacific coast with his command II Is
stated that if such work is contemplated
By Secretary Metcalf. it remains yet to
be presented to the department and would
require Congressional action.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22
MANY HEAR DR.. BUSHNELL.
Speaker at Y. VI. c. a. shows Pic
lures of the West.

Speaker at I. VI. c. a. shows Pic
lures of the West,
Dr.. Bushnell delivered the final lecture
of the present series last night al the
y. N. c. a. building on ''The progress
and growth Of the far Western States. 30
A large audience was present in spite
of the weather. and number Of chill
dren who are Dr. Bushnelrs pupils at the
play grounds. attended also.
DR.. Bushnell displayed a remarkable set
Of stereopticon views. beautiful in color
and perfect in every detail Exquisite
views Of the scenerys interesting pictures
of cities, and slides representing the In
dustrial life OF the country portrayed the
West before the eyes Of his audience.
Especial interest was shown in the
views Of the YellowFtone Park. and those
not acquainted with the mystery Of the
great geysers and the marvellous geologi-
cal formations, received pictorial enlight-
enment that made an impression.
After the lecture, Lr. Bushnell an
nounced that a lecture on THE leading
colleges Of the country" would probably
be given next Wednesday evening, with
views representing the different phases OF
student life in many Of the leading in
stitutions Of the United States
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22
Automobile Permits Issued

The following permits to operate auto
mobiles have been issued. following the
semi-monthly examination of the auto
mobile board:
Milton T. A1cs. ". {. AHard. C. C. Allen, H.
Z. Alien. J. T. Bayne. W T. Belt. William G.
Blundon p. + ". BRYANT c. T. Butler. Albert
Cauy. d. l. Connolly Milton Daniels, T. l. Dodd
J. MeHry Dove. r.. W. @ England Thomas Fisher
G. ". Fitch, John 7. FogaIty. \. I. Harvey, p
Heskcl H Charles 4. Hodgs5n Dritton Hughes
Janus jackson j. ". Keyser, J. r. Mcdonald, r.
7 Merit. L. 5. Morgan. T. M Mudd. j., H. L.
Myers. James ". Myers, Robert Nelson, W T.
Pearson Warren Price. Benjamin H Quade Philig
NJ. Riley, W. A. Sawyer l. T. Simonds r. Sorrel1
Allen, J. Stern. J. \. Staiz William Thompson. NJ
T. Tumble. ". T. Van Wickie V v Vincent
G. G. Wilkinson. J. II. Williams, l. d. Wilson
ard Ernest Zuhersna.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22
SPOILS COFFEE; GETS MEAL.
Candy Youth Works New swindIe or
Hotel Cafe Manager.


An aesthetic youth. we'll dressed,
debonair. evidently Of large income and
careful 10 display a large crest ring and
a gold cigarette case. entered a prominent
hotel cafe a day or two ago and with ap-
parent fastidiousness chose an airy table
by the window
His silk hat. Of the latest design. he
placed in the walters hand and with care
ordered a dinner that would tempt Epi-
Gurus
His coffee must be roasted just brown.
and 1t must be Honduras coffee and
served with whipped cream. He asked
for q bottle Of wine with the air Of a bon
vivant and then waited for his dinner.
His meal seemed TO please him very much
until the last course was reached, when
ne beckoned franticaliy 70 the waiter and
with averted face pointed to the coffee.
He then waved away the menial at his
side and called for the head waiter. and
at last for the manager of the cafe.
He was nauseated; he was disgusted; /;
he could not speak
Right in the middle Of the demitasse
there aoated a large dead fy. The waiter
was shocked. the head waiter mortified.
the manager angry and shocked and NOR
titled. the debonair person undone. No
apologies could stay him. He said that
he was sick and he had never seen such
pitiable service.
OF course. the manager could not think
Of charging him for dinner that had
proved such a calamity, and he left the
place disgusted The manager looked
around hoping that no one had seen the
occurrence, but, alas; A stout man In the
corner had seen it all, and the manager
was grieved for the stout man was a
good customer and had just ordered his
dinner.
The stout man beckoned TO him and the
manager obeyed.
Didn't you see him put the fly in Ne
cOffeeT' the stout man asked
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22

CURED. the valuable packages we're placed
In new covers and sent by mail to some
large city. where It Will be called for.
The postmasteTs IN every big city in the
West have been notified TO watch closely
all mail and inspect any suspicious pack
ages. At the same time inspectors have
been placed in the watch towers overlook
ing the mail rooms and the general deliv-
cry departments Of the larger Offices, and
should a suspect call for mail he will be
shadowed
Others Of the inspectors believe the
missing pouches will be found in the vicin-
ity OF Denver, where this class OF inspee-
tors believe the thieves are yet hiding.
The inspectors at the conference were di-
vided in beliefs and theories as 30 where
the robbery occurred.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22
italian Morknen Rnhhen-

Silvia Damages, laborer employed on
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, reported
10 the police last night that az some
time during the day some one had entered
the quarters in the Italian camp at
Fourth and Seaton streets northeast. and
had stolen a number of articles. including
several suits Of clothes and tow watches.
belonging 10 himself and several fellow
wOrkmea
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22
MAY BE BANGS ROBBERS.
Grand Rapids GIichJ Police Hold
Suspects.

SuHRceNH.
The police authorities have received in
formation from Grand Rapids. Mich, 10
the effect that the police of that city have
under arrest two men who answer the
description Of the two who robbed Ros-
cOe c. Bangs, messenger for the Home
Savings Bank, Of package containing
S,l50 in cash and papers, several weeks
ago.
The men, Who give the names of John
D0lan and George Willard. were arrested
in Grand Rapids recently on the charge
Of having picked the pocket Ct pas
senger on street car there. Photo
graphs OF the men have been received
by Maj Sylvester. and Bangs says they
resemble the men who were on the Co
lumbia line car the day he was robbed.
The Grand Rapids authorities have re-
leased Willard on a $1,000 bond for his
appearance at the September term of the
court. but DOlan is still in custody. il
is probable that Bangs will be sent 10
Grand RaUils al the time OF the court
session TO identity the two men,
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22

The police of the Third precinct are
looking for Edwin Shorter, -colored, who
fired two shots with revolver at James
Nowland, white and Malcolm Seweu col
ored, while in Majors stables. on T
street. between Twenty-second and Twen-
ty-third streets northwest, last night
Both Of the shots missed their intended
victims and buried themselves in tbs sta
ble wall
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22
JOSEPH [. MoELROY DEAD.
Postmaster of House of Representa-
tIves Passes Away.

Word was received here yesterday Of
the death at Delaware, Ohio, OF Joseph
l. McEIroy, postmaster Of the House OF
Representatives.
lie was prominent in Ohio politics for
many years He was appointed postmas-
ter of the House on the recommendation
OF Gen. Charles W. Grosvenor, and served
in the Office through four or five Con-
crosses
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22
Directors Are All Reelected.

The annual meeting o. .the stockholders
OF the East Washington Heights Traction
Railroad Company, held yesterday at the
Office of the company in the Firemen's
Insurance building. resulted in the re-elec-
ton OF the old board Of directors and the
following officers: O. c. Brothers. jr.
president; a. E. Randle. vice president
c. B. Hillard. secretary, and c B. Wig
gins, treasurer.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22
STANDARD GIVEN MONOPOLY.
Independent OIL Men Say specIfica-
tiOns shut Them Out.

Independent oil producers have COM
planned to the Navy Department that
they will not be enabled. in many cases,
to submit bids for supplying oil. owing
to the fact that the specifications are so
stringent that they are not able TO COM
pete with the Standard OIL Company.
The proposals are to be opened next
Tuesday in the Bureau of Supplies and
Accounts. Secretary Metcalf has adopted
a new policy in the matter OF purchasing
oil for navy use, and the Independents
assert that It is 10 their disadvantage,
and gives the Standard OIL practically q
monopoly Of the bids
Department officials declare that the
specifications were not designed 20 benefit
the Standard oil Company, but that they
have been made very exacting by reason
of the fact that heretofore the depart
has gotten poor OIL which has done much
damage TO machinery.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22
AWARD DREDGING CONTRACT.
Maryland Company to Clear POfO-
mnc md Anac0sftn Rivers.


Major Cosby. Z. S. a, engineer officer
in the Improvement of the Potomac river,
has been authorized by Gen. Mackenzie,
chief Of engineers, 10 accept the bid Of
the Maryland Dredging and Construction
Company for dredging in the Potomac
and Anacostia rivers, near this city.
The projected Improvements consists Of
dredging 10000 cubic yards of soft ma
terial from the Virginia channel; 100000
cubic yards from the tidal reservoir; 70o,-
600 cubic yards of soft material from the
Anacostia river. besides 2l,0O0 cubic yards
OF hard material from this channel.
The bid of the Maryland company for
the entire dredging was $1,000, or at the
rate Of 10 cents a cubic yard for dredging
in the Virginia channel; 9l-2 cents for
dredging in the tidal reservoir and the
Anacostia river, and 20 cents a cubic yard
for the dredging of hard material IN the
Anacostia river The amount available
for these improvements is 500. 400.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22
George A. woodruff.

The funeral OF George \. Woodruff. an
employe Of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road, who was killed by passenger train
last Saturday, was held yesterday at his
home. 315 " street Rev. Charles Buck,
pastor Of the Rock Greek Church. Off
ciated. The interment was IN Rock Creek
Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22
Streets Need Renarinr.

Announcement was made to-day that
in the Commissioners next estimates
to Congress viii be included an item
for the repaving of the streets around
the new Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatives Office buildings, including
New Jerey avenue southeast, between
3 and c streets. B street southeast.
between New Jersey avenue and South
Capitol street. First street southeast
between 3 and c streets. and c street
northeast between Delaware avenue
and First street
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22
THREE HORSES ARE BURNED.
Animals Belonging to e. f. DrOoT
Injured I'm Twelfth street Fire.

HHJWENW 1T FFEEItH 'FFNNt = IT.
Three horses, the property Of z. F.
Droop, the proprietor Of the K. F. Droop
Piano Company. 925 Pennsylvania avenue,
were seriously injured in a fire which
broke out in the stable in the rear OF 72s
Twelfth street, about p o'clock last night.
The fire. the origin Of which is not yet
known, was confined to the bedding Of
the three stalls occupied BY the horses.
The first intimation that the stable was
afire was through the violent stamping
OF the animals, which awakened the
driver, William Thomas, colored. who
lives In room adjoining the stable.
In reseuing the horses Thomas was
burned on the feet and body.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22
Mrs. Babette Freirick.

Funeral services Of Mrs. Babette Frei-
rick, who died yesterday at the home Of
her daughter, 1123 Sixth street north
west, Will be held tomorrow morning at
$50 The interment will be in the Wash
ingtOn Hebrew Congregation Cemetery.
Senior Rabbi Stern and Rabbi Simon will
Ofiiciate.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22
WYAND MAY GO FREE.
Prosecution of wealthy Mans son
Believed Unlikely.

Relieved Unlikely.
William n Wyand who was arrested
on Tuesday night on the charge Of at
tempting 70 forge a check for 81 800 on the
Second National Bank, Of this city, will
be brought before the court to-day 10 an
swer the charges Of forgery and false
pretenses, although Il IS understood that
Herbert T. W. Jenner. whose name. Il X
alleged, the complainant forged 10 the
check. is believed TO be willing 70 drop
the case against the young man.
Inspector Boardman communicated with
Robert T. Wyand, the young mans
father. at CoIlingswood. y. j.. yesterday.
and believes that there viii be no prose
cution.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.
MR. w. G.. ROGERS

For the past seven years with The Stand
ard Brick Co, 1416 + street northwest is
now with Mr.. II. L. Rust. in the real es-
tate, loan. and insurance business. 6l9
Fourteenth street northwest. and resbecT-
fully solicits the patronage Of his friends
and the public a1I21-st
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22
TUBMAN CHOSEN CAPTAIN.
Harden Camp of Spanish War Vet
ernns Holds Lecture.

Benjamin /. Tubman, at meeting of
Richard J. Harden Camp of Spanish
War Veterans held at Costello's Hall. last
night, was elected camp commander to
succeed Capt. Edward L. Cogan, who was
recently elected department commander.
w c, Whipp was elected officer the
day TO succeed ". H Cavanaugh. who
vas recently elected department marshal.
Department Commander Cogan presided
at the meeting.
The annual meeting and election of off,
GERS Of Harden Camp VIII take place in
December
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22
Sarah {. Turpin.

Funeral services viii be held this az
teruoon over the remains OF Sarah c.
Turpin, widow of W. T. Turpin. who
died at her residence, 227 Massachusetts,
avenue Tuesday afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22
MRS. TAFT IN NO DANGER.

Secretary Says Reports Concerning
His Mother Are Exaggerated.
letter received at the War Depart
ment from Secretary Taft says that he
has been advised that the reports con-
cerning his mothers Illness are exag-
gerated, and that she is doing well.
Mrs, Taft. although quite old and in
firm. is no immediate danger. The Secre-
tary is being kept informed fully as TO
her condition.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22
YOUR Fall printins

Needs should be considered now.
II you want TO talk printing
have one Of our representatives eaH and acguSiut
you with Howard work and prices
y Ample facilities for largest c1ntracts Job
work also invited
Geo. Z. Howard, 7l4 18th St.
PRINTER, ENGRAEER. AND BOOKBINDER
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22
NOT WITH EMPLOYERS
Master Bricklayers Won't
Join Open Shop Move.
NEW STRIKE CALLED TODAY

Two Masters Who Have Declared
Against Union VIII Lose 100 Men
Some of Whom Were Left at work
Through Misunderstanding When
Walk-Out Was Declared Monday.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22
BORN.

PROCTOR-Bon on August J. 1907. 10 GER
TRCDE CHAUNCEY PROCTOR and FRED.K
z. PROCTOR. a son.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22
DIR. CARLETON VAUGHN.

Reliable dentistry reasonable prices.
Phone Main 2C56- l0I2 + ST. NV.
Bent. =, Coles 4 Co., UphOIsterIng OF all
kinds Slip covers. 800 9Th ny. II. 6sls
The Washington herald., 1907-08-22

october s. 1907. Remember the date.