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Evening star., 1907-08-20
CONDITIONS ARE QUIET
REPORTS BY BOTH SIDES OF
BUILDING TRADES TROUBLE.

Quiet conditions were reported by both
sides Of the local building trades contro-
versy today. At the headquarters of the
Employers Association it was said that
work was generally progressing on all the
buildings and that plenty of non-union me-
chanics of all trades are coming to this
city. The business agents Of the structural
trades met this morning at CostelIo's Hall
and after a brief session went among the
buildings that are under construction on
their mission of converting" and deport-
ing -unionists.
I'VE have already deported forty non-
union mechanics" one Of the labor leaders
said. "and thirty of the number were brick
layers. The poor workmen of the .scab'
class we regard as unworthy of our efforts
or our cash for railroad fare
An officer of the Employers Associa ton
said this afternoon the statement that forty
one non-union mechanics had been sent out
of town was incorrect
"All told he added, ''the business agents
and executive committee of the labor unions
have sent away only fourteen men. They
got their figures reversed and made the
number forty-one. We have already filled
the places Of the fourteen they captured and
are getting all the men we need. Our work
is going on satisfactorily
Evening star., 1907-08-20
TEMPORARILY DOTTY.
Young Man Saw Things That Didn't
Happen.

Lawrence P. Holman. who resides at 1910
9th street northwest, startled the men on
duty at police headquarters last night
when he called and said he had seen a
burglar kill man and woman and cut up
their bodies. Lieut.. Peck and others who
heard his story were relieved when he fol-
lowed his statement with the announce
ment that he was clairvoyant, and that
1t was because of the unusual powers he
possessed that he was wise. Holman
gave the names of the persons he said had
been murdered, but the police found them
alive and well.
Lieut.. Peck had Holman detained on sus-
picion that his mind was affected This
morning brother of the young man called
at the sanitary office and expressed the
belief that Lawrence was not insane. Law
renee. he said fell from a bicycle some
time ago and received an injury. Since
that time, he said. he had been sick and
yesterday he took an overdose of medicine
He was examined today by the police sur
geons who failed to find any reason for
his further detention. and he was released
Evening star., 1907-08-20
To Arrange for Hearing.
ARMY AND NAVY UNION
Favors Increased Pay to All Enlisted
Men

Resolutions favoring increas sed nav to en-
listed men of the army and navy and the
Marine Corps were adopted at a meeting of
members of the various garrisons or the
Army and Navy Union held last night in
G. A. R. Hall. The meeting was conducted
by Col Theodore Roosevelt Garrison. No.
"A, Commander f. G. Burch presiding The
entertainment committee through Van A.
Zohn. its chairman. made a report that all
arrangements had been completed for the
celebration Of Army and Navy Union day
at Luna Park next Saturday when the SOL
dier BOYS and their wives. sisters and
SweetheartS will enjoy an outing
After the initiation of several new candi-
dates the garrison took up the reading of
communications. one of which was from
Admiral d. d. Porter Garrison Ladies'
Auxiliary inviting the Roosevelt Garrison to
attend a lawn fete on Labor day. Another
invita- ton was from Gen. Guy V. Henry
Garrison (colored) asking Roosevelt Garri-
son to attend a special muster of the COL
ored soldiers at Odd Fellows Hall, NJ and
10Th streets. Wednesday evening next. The
question of the recommendation of the ap-
pointment of a committee of three to act
with a similar committee from Porter
Henry and Barry garrisons to arrange for
the annual reunion of the local department
was discussed and deferred until Monday
August 26.
A joint meeting of representatives of the
local garrisons will be held Sunday. August
81, to arrange for this event The state
ment was made that the local garrisons
comprised one-sixth Of the numberical
strength of the membership of the Army
and Navy Union. and that they proposed
organizing the department at this reunion
elect board of trustees and select the
name of a prominent comrade for appoint
ment as department commander. The name
of Capt. ]. Walter Mitchell. late depart
ment commander of the Spanish War Vet
erans and a well-known newspaper man,
was suggested. and a committee will con-
fer and decide upon this matter at the COM
ing joint meeting of garrison delegates on
the 31St instant.
1t was announced that since the national
encampment held in this city a month ago
the local garrisons have added over sixty
new members to their ranks. twenty of
whom are members of the United States
Marine CORPS
Evening star., 1907-08-20
EVERYTHING SEEMS WRONG
DISTRICT OFFICIALS SORRY
BATHING BEACH Is OPEN.
Pool Bottom Bad, Water Shiny,
Pipes Leaky and Nothing Gets
the 20. K" Sign.

District officials convinced that they
made a mistake in hurrying the work on
the new bathing beach in order to open it
this summer. They now believe that there
should have been no haste and all IDEAS
abandoned of opening the beach to the pub
lie this summer. In that way everything
could have been properly completed and
put in perfect condition for opening next
season. AS a result OF hurrying matters.
1t is alleged by building officials of the Dis
trict. the beach has been built without
much care. and a portion opened to the
public when 1t is not in a proper condition.
AS the beach stands at present, it is
anything but an attraction a bathing
resort The main pool. intended for white
men and boys. had only two feet of water
in it at 10 O'Clock this morning. and ac-
cording to Commissioner West is in poor
shape for bathing purposes. W. Y. Ste
vens. superintendent of the beach. thinks
sufficient water will be IN the pool late
this afternoon to permit the public to use it.
Rather than cause further dSappoint-
ment to those anNiousy awaiting the open
ing of the beach, Commissioner West yes
terday directed Superintendent Stevens to
permit those who journeyed to the beach
Tor a swim to use pool adjacent to the
main pool for white men and boys. . This
pool was formerly used by the government
as a fish pond. 1t did not take the officials
VI tHe Dedcn long 10 discover that th1S pOnd
is in no shape for swimming purposes.
Around its edges are a number of big shade
trees. which have been shedding their old
leaves and broken limbs and branches into
the water for number of years, forming
layer Of decaying matter at the bottom
of the pond. In parts of the pond vegeta BILE
matter is growing on the surface of the
water.
The hur1'ed ~ - men an! Jpys who
took advantage of the privilege of using
this pond yesterday soon stirred up this
decayed matter in the water. Every time
a blther took a dive when he appeared on
the surface OF the water he was covered
with Shiny leaves and twigs and in a half
hour the surface of the pond presented
anything but an Inviting appearance.
Commissioner West will visit the beach
late this afternoon. and after making per-
sonai Investigation will decide upon the
best means of according bathing facilities
pending the filling Of the other pools Mr..
Stevens is having hard time getting water
into the pools because of old and leaky
water pipes. which have an entirely made
quate capacity. He thinks an entirely new
water-supply system should be installed.
This suggestion is being considered 10y
Commissioner West.
Evening star., 1907-08-20
IN CONTEMPT OF COURT
Charge Facing Man Who Did Not
Pay Alimony.

William c. McEwen. an employe of the
bureau of printing and engraving, was to-
day held by Justice Stafford sitting in
Equity Court. TO be in contempt of court
Tor failing 10 pay alimony to his wife as
ordered. and deputy United States mar
shal was started on his trail
several months ago Pauline c. McEwep
began suit for divorce against her hus-
band William c. McEwen. asking for main
tenance Pending the final determination
oi 1he sun. the court ordered that the de-
1ehdant husband should pay his wife S1j
month alimony. That order. according 10
tne records. was made June a. On August
I' last the wife complained that the ALI
nonv had not been received by her and
hef attorney Charles W. Fits asked and
received a rule from the court ordering the
husband TO show cause why he should not
De ad1udged in contempt of court
. Ihat rule was returnable yesterday. and
IL was stated before the court TODAY that
aihough notice was properly served Nc
EVEN had failed to appear The result wa :
that Justice Stafford today held McFwen
10 be In contempt of court
Evening star., 1907-08-20
ORGANIZED LABOR WINS.
Director Paur of Pittsburg orchestrs
Makes Terms With Union.

.PITTSBURG. August '2O.-Organized Ia
Dor has triumphed over art and when the
famous Pittsburg Orchestra assemblies for
its first concert in October every musician
will have to produce his union card before
he is permitted to take up his tools.
Emil Paur, the conductor and director,
has bowed to the inevitable and has given
up all thought of importing musicians from
Europe since the American Federation Of
Musicians threatened to declare a strike.
With the close of last season when Paur
who had been conductor of the orchestra
was made director as wei. with an increase
of salary from $4,000 to $4,000, a number
of principals in the orchestra were told
that they would not be re-engaged for the
coming season. Others refused to sign
contracts on the ground that they called
for a season Of only twenty weeks. instead
of twenty-six weeks as formerly, and that
the musicians were prevented from doing
outside work. When the men refused to
sign Paur announced that he would go
to Europe and engage men to take their
places. Among the musicians let out was
Luigui Won Kunits the concertmeister. and
one of the most prominent members of the
orchestra: Henry Bramsen, the famous
Danish cello: the first and second horns,
the first clarinet and others of the prin-
cipals. Director Paur declared 1t would be
impossible to replace these men in the
United States and at the close Of the sea-
son he started for Europe to hunt for their
SUCCESSORS
The American Federation Of Musicians
then took steps to haYe any men that
might be imported held up at Ellis Island
under the contract labor law, and failing
in that to call out on strike all musicians
who were under contract
The management of the orchestra re-
fused to take any part in the fight, de-
claring that the matter was entirely in the
hands Of Director Paur. Up to few
weeks ago Paur insisted that he would defy
the union. but he has accepted the offer
of lie union to provide suitable musicians
In case they fail. however. Paur will insist
ON importing the men he needs
Evening star., 1907-08-20
MOROCCO IN TURMOIL
MuIai Hafid, the Sultan's
Brother, Proclaimed Ruler.
DEPUTATION FOR TANGlER
French Residents Preparing to Flee
From Fee.
FEAR FOREIGN COMPLICATIONS
French Troops Arriving, Sharpshoot-
ers for the Front-Natives Be-
ihg Recruited.

PARIS tugust 20.-The government has
r,s.eived confirmation from Fee of the re-
mort that the sultan had declared his inten-
tlon to send a deputation of notable Moors
To- Tangicr. but neither the object of their
mission nor the date of their departure
was announced and competent circles here
are skcotiCal as TO whether the deputation
will ever leave the capital The announce
Incnt is regarded a bluff on the part OF
the sultan 10 appease the anti-foreign sem
tment of the fanatics. II was made dur
ing TIE excitement caused by the ceremo-
mes commcmorating the birth OF the
prophet. Even If the deputation comes to
Tangier ii is considered doubtful If 1t will
be received hy the diplomatic corps
The government also has been advised
that the members of the French colony at
Fee. fearing an explosion of fanaticism.
especially against the French. will leave
for Tangier tomorrow. Ii is presumed that
the French consul and the French military
mission will not accompany them The
Moroccan government has agreed to fur
nish an escort to the French party, and
the sherccfs have agreed to assist in pro-
fecung them. but, nevertheless the five
ueiS u " ~ tne COdSt Is considered danger
Gus
The government has received confirmation
of the report that Mulai Hafid the sultan's s
brother has been proclaimed sultan. The
news Is creating excitement. especially in
the neighhorh0od of SAT-
The governments advices from Mazagan
are disquieting. The situation there gen.
orally looks grayer.
News in London.
Special Cablegram to The Star.
LONDON August 2O-A dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph Company from Tan
giers states that it Is officially reported
that at Casa Blanca yesterday Mulai Hafid
prother of the sultan was proclaimed
sultan of Marakesh. Complications are
feared In consequence.
Troops in Algiers.
Special Cablesram TO The Star
ORAN, Algeria August PA detachment
or twenty men of the "a Engineers and
hity men from a battalion stationed at
Millana arrived last evening Tomorrow
~" Sharpshooters are expected from Or
ieansville. and also 100 native troops who
nave been recruited in South Oran. Ali
are on their way to Morocco and will
leave for Casa Blanca tomorrow and Thurs
day. '
CASA BLANCA, Monday, August 10
ondeterred by their great losses Yesterday
estimated by Jewish couriers at 1000 dead
the Moors again advanced this morning in
great Semi-crcle with the evident in
tention of enveloping the city. The guns
OF the warShips began bomba riding the ad-
yanCing tribeSmen.
Evening star., 1907-08-20
SUES MARSHAL PALMER.
Proceedings Instituted Today Said to
Be Unique Here.

By two suits filed in the District Supreme
Court today damages in the sum of $40. 900
are asked by Mansour Samaha. local
dealer in oriental articles, from Aulick
Palmer. United States marshal for the Dis
trict of Columbia and the United States
Fidelity and Guaranty Company. his surety.
The grounds for the damages asked are al
legged breach of bond for the faithful per
formance of duty as United States marshal
in the illegal seizure OF property of the
plaintiff.
In the declarations filed for the plaintiff
by Attorneys Wolf and Rosenberg II is set
forth that the marshal Illegally seiZed
goods of the plaintiff and held them for
several days,
The action is said to be unique in the
District of Columbia. Suits against the
marshal for trespass are not unusual. but it
was found in the case that the statute of
limitations had run on such a suit and that
ii could not be brought Therefore. the suit
for breach of the bond was filed.
Evening star., 1907-08-20
"CRIME WAVE" FIGURES.
Marked Increase in Arrests and Con-
victions In Six Weeks.

NEW YORK. August 20.-The detective
bureau has been looking over the records
for the last six weeks to see II there is
really "crime wave" in this city It
has discovered two, things: First, that
there has been a marked increase in the
number of arrests made by central Office
men. and that there has been a much larger
increase in the number of convictions that
have been secured.
The period taken was from July to Au-
gust II each year. and the result was:
1906-Arrests. S06: convictions. 7S. 1907
Arrests. 934: convictions. 252: increase, 128
arrests: 1I4 convictions. In other words,
there has been an increase In arrests of
nearly 16 per cent. but in convictions the
Increase has been over 223 per cent
Evening star., 1907-08-20
Capt. Smith in Bronze.

NEW YORK. August 2O.-William Coup
er's bronze statue of Capt. John Smith,
which was cast by the Lorham Company
and has been on exhibition here. will be
taken to jamestown. Va. tomorrow. The
statue will be erected on jamestown Island
in honor Of the founder Of the jamestown
colony.
Under the auspices Of the society for the
preservation of jamestown antiquities the
bronze will be unveiled on September IL.
Governors Of several states and other dis
tinguished men will attend.
The statue is eight feet six inches in
height and shows the adventurous Capt.
Smith In q soldierly pose.
Evening star., 1907-08-20
Murphy Named Assistant Postmaster.

NEW YORK, August 20.-Postmaster Ed
ward NJ Morgan yesterday appointed Thos.
F. Murphy assistant postmaster. Mr.. Muir
ply was the private secretary to former
Postmaster Wilcox. having been appointed
in 1905 In making announcement Of the
appointment of Mr.. Murphy Postmaster
Morgan said: Il know Mr.. Murphy to be
able. conscientious and efficient and take
great pleasure in promoting him.
Mr.. Murphy was born in this city thiT.v-
nine years ago. He was educated In the
public schools and the City College He
superintendent of Bellevue Hospital
under Mayor Strong's administration and
the superintendent of parks under Mayor
Low.
Evening star., 1907-08-20
CHICAGO PAPERS SUED.
Former States Attorney Alleges Dam
ages From Certain Publications.

Special Dispatch to The Star
CHICAGO, ILL.,, August 20.-Jacob ].
Kern. formerly states attorney began suits
yesterday against the Daily News and the
Record-Herald. alleging damages resulting
from articles published a year ago con-
Meeting his name with the failure of the
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
Mr.. Kern's attorneys filed declar ration in
the superior court asking 100000 damages
from the Daily News and from Victor F.
Lawson. its proprietor. and Charles NJ
Faye. It's managing editor.
The two libel suits are based on an ar
ticle which was published In the News on
August 20. 1906. and reprinted almost word
for word In the RecordHerald the follow
Ing morning.
Kern brought suits previously on the
same grounds against the Hearst papers
and the Inter-Ocean.
Evening star., 1907-08-20
FLORENCE KIMBALL FOUND.
Girl Was Not Kidnapped as Had Been
Feared

Special Dispatch to The Star.
MONTCLAIR. N. j., August 2O.-The
mystery surrounding the disappearance Of
pretty twelve-year-old Florence Kimball
from railroad train between Kort-
right and Jersey City. and who was
thought to have been kidnapped and held
for ransom, has been cleared up, for the
girl Is reported alive and unharmed. 1t
is said that she did not know that her
absence had caused so much agitation, or
she would have come home yesterday.
Mrs w. F. Swinney. the aunt of the girl,
and with whom she lived. yesterday re-
ceived letter from the child saying that
she was with Mr. Hartnett at 1863 West
9th street. New York city, and that she
was well and happy.
Evening star., 1907-08-20
Preventing Stock Watering.

NEW YORK August 20.-Stock watering
and over-capitalization by utilities corpora
tions in this city will practically be an i'm
possibility hereafter as the result OF a new
rule adopted by the public service commits
sion. The rule serves notice on such con-
Germs that hereafter. TO make any increase
in the capitalization. they will have to
throw open their books. and that the most
minute details will be required to be given
before new bond. or share issues be even
considered.
Evening star., 1907-08-20
Mayor Schmitz's Removal Legal.

SAN FRANCISCO. August 2O.-The state
supreme court yesterday rendered deci-
sion in the McLannay salary case, sustain
Ing the legality of the removal of Mayor
Sohmitz and the appointment Of Mayor
TaV'nr
Evening star., 1907-08-20
B0NAPARTE NOT DISTURBED
Doesn't Expect to Leave the Cabinet
for Some Time.
SOON TO GO ON HIS VACATION
Has Not Decided the Question of
Granting Immunity to the Chi
cago and Alton Road.

NEW YORK. August 2o-'The Journal OF
Commerce today publishes a story regard
ing the possible retirement of Attorney
says:
According to important interests in this
city. very close to the administration the
usefulness of Attorney General Bonaparte
as a member of the Presidents cabinet has
eliminated. II is not expected that imme-
date retirement win result for such action
might be construed a sign of weakening
in the Presidents antitrust policy-a con-
strucuon particularly distasteful 10 Mr..
Roosevelt. since not the slightest justiica-
tion exists for it. But there is no question.
according TO the excellent Information OBJ
tained last evening. that the President is
not only not in sympathy with the recent flip
pant and undignfied attitude and the at
least doubtful legal procedure displayed by
the Attorney General, but is In all respects
opposed to them"
The Attorney Generals policy the
Journal of Commerce says it Is under
stood is condemned by all the Presidents
most trusted advisers; and. ii adds. there
is excellent reason to believe some i'm
portant changes In the cabinet would
constitute protest against executive en-
dorsement of Mr.. Bonaparte's program.
Secretary Root. for instance. the paper
strong criticism of 1t. while Assistant
Secretary of State Robert Bacon is. Also
entirely out of sympathy with the attor-
ney generals policy.
1t is not expected. Ii Is stated, that any
official consideration will be given the
current strained situation until the Presl-
dent returns to Washington from Oyster
Bay
Evening star., 1907-08-20

A gang of robbers made a raid on the
store OF NJ. NJ. Johnson at Cherry Run. Va.
Sunday evening, having broken into the
Baltimore and Ohio Toulouse and secured
tools with which to work. While at work
In the store they were discovered by Mr..
Johnson but escaped.
Evening star., 1907-08-20

Josephine Lane a colored girl. sixteen
years old is held at Prince Fredericktown,
Md, charged with killing Lafayette
Forbes. also colored, Friday morning. The
shooting occurred at Dunkirk. Calvert
county, and is claimed by the girl to be an
accident .-.
Evening star., 1907-08-20
FEDERATION TO FIGHT
Continued from First Page)


Mr.. W. c. Braggins. president Of the
before the councilmen in making applica-
represents Mr. P ]. Flannery. president
OF the Interior Freighthandlers and Ware
housemen's Union. protested against the
issuance of the charter, claiming jurisdic-
tion over the railway clerks A prolonged
argument upon the subject was had. the
executive council deferring action upon
the case.
Asks for Endorsement.
Mr.. Frederick f. Pierce. general man.
ager of the Lincoln Farm Association.
asked for the Endorsement Of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor for the project
and an appeal to organized labor of
America to contribute financially toward
the success Of the project A resolution
was adopted authorizing President Com
pers to write a letter to that effect on be-
half of the executive council
The application of the ,Journeymen
Stonecutters Union for charter was then
taken up. and the objection heretofore in
terposed by the Marble Cutters Interna-
tional Union was withdrawn, and the Is
suance of the charter authorized.
general discussion ensued regarding
the subject Of the abuse of the writ of
Injunction in several courts, particularly
in the case Of the one issued by the fed
eral court in Milwaukee against the iron
molders, and in New Jersey against the
glass bottle blowers and others. The mat
ter was still under discussion at the hour
of adjournment. 5:54 pm.