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The Washington times., 1908-04-03
Labor VIII Choose =
The Favorable Man.
Mitchell Declares

4 do not believe that labor will have
a candidate of its own for President If
will take it's choice between candi-
dates offered by the other parties.
throwing its strength to the candidate
who is most favorable TO labor inter
ests."
Former President John Mitchell. OF
the American Federation OF Miners.
now in this city Thus disposed OF the
suggestion that be might be the can
dioste Of the labor party. and had
resigned the leadership Of the miners
for that purpose. Mr.. Mitchell held a
conference with President Roosevelt
during the morning, presumably with
relation to the offer Of a commission
10 investigate conditions on the 18th
mus Of Panama.
Although he has made no definite
plans. it is understood that Mr. Mitch
ell contemplates the establishment OF
paper at Indianapolis which shall
have Tor its object the promotion OF
industrial peace.
Il believe there is a field for such a
paper" he said. a paper that is
partisan neither 10 labor nor capital
but strives for peace between the two,
l believe will fill a long-felt want"
Mr.. Mitchell would not admit that his
future labors would be in the capacity
or editor of such a paper. but let it be
understood that he was considering
the matter.
Il have made no plans for the fu-
ture." he said. "as I intend to devote
some months 20 recuperation from my
recent illness.
He declined to discuss the indica-
tiOns OF unrest and strikes among the
miners in various parts of the country.
saying that having reIinquished the
presidency OF that organization, any
comment he might make would not be
Of interest.
Mr. Mitchell has Just been notified
that he has been named BY the Presi-
dent as one OF the special guests Of the
conference OF the State and Territory
governors. 20 be held at the White
House May Is. "A. and Is. The confer
enCe will be presided over BY President
Roosevelt and will be the first meeting
IN history Of Federal State. and Terri
tory executives.
Mr.. Mitchell was accompanied to the
White House by Secretary Easley OF
the Civic Federation.
Il cannot undertake the work the
President offered me, said Mr. Mitchell
"On account OF my health. l have no
make my chief work for the next few
months the effort to regain my health. .
Mr.. Mitchell is still in a weakened
condition, as the result Of four Opera-
tiOns performed upon him within the
last few months.
The Washington times., 1908-04-03
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Tae disturbance of the last three davs
las passed into the north Atlantic. and
GIgu pressure prevails generally this
morning. except in New England. the
extreme Southwest, and extreme North
,.es:. Ii is decidedly colder throughout
tae Atlantic and Gulf States, with frost
AS far as the southern Tennessee line.
over the northwestern half Of the
cuantry temperatures are again rising,
Though still below the seasonal av-
tIoEe.
snow fell from the Lake region east
'sard through New England, and there
we're light local showers in the South
tud extreme Southwest.
There will be rain tonight and Sat
ufdaN in the Southern and SOuthwesteT
states, except Virginia and North Caro-
iva.
Steamers departing today for Eu-
lppean ports will have diminishing west
90 northwest winds with fair weather
10 the Grand Banks
The Washington times., 1908-04-03
Devoted Couple
To Be Divorced
And MaTTu Again

CHICAGO, April 3.-Aithough their
short welded life has been one fair
dream Of bliss, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
i. BouG will ask Judge Carpenter this
morning 10 annul their marriage, which
took place March II. because Mrs. Boud
was divorced less than a year ago. In
June another ceremony viii be per-
formed II IS said TO be the first in
stance of this kind under the new law
IL was Judge Carpenters decision a
week ago that led the couple TO ask
he declared that divorced persons re-
marrying within a year lived together
illegally. Moral grounds" is the one
reason advanced by Mrs. BOud in her
application.
The Washington times., 1908-04-03
TRADE BOARD TO HEAR
REPORT upon MERGER

a meeting OF the board of directors
Of the Board OF Trade viii be held Sat
urday or Monday 10 receive the report
Of the special committee appointed 10
confer with & similar committee from
the Chamber Of Commerce looking TO a
merger OF the two bodies John 3.
.Larner, chairman OF the committee. IS
now ready 10 submit a report
The fourth general session OF the
Board of Trade has also been caIIe5
for next Tuesday night at the New VIII
lard at O'Clock. Reports from the fol-
lowing standing committees viii be sub
rnitted: History OF the District OF Co
lumbia. Code. Hall for Public COnven-
tions, Lincoln Centennial, and Municipal
Art Refreshments viii be served after
the business session.
The Washington times., 1908-04-03
RAID ANARCHISTS,
SEEK TO CLEAN
AMERICAN CITIES
F e d eral Government
Takes a Hand in Sup
pressing Violence.
Paterson Mayor Deter
mined to Drive Them
From Haunts.

NEW YORK. April "A series OF
wholesale arrests Of anarchists has been
begun by the United States Govern
ment. the first roundup taking place in
New York
The men arrested here by Secret Sery-
ice agents were taken 20 Ellis island to-
day for examination by Acting COmmis-
sioner Of Immigration Joseph Murray
All who cannot prove their right 10 be
In this country viii be deported
The sudden arrests came as the eli
max to an investigation police and Sc
cret Service men have been making
since the explosion OF a bomb in Union
Square Park last Saturday Every
move Of the authorities was guarded
with the utmost secrecy, and Il was not
until the dragnet was out that the plans
u the Government became known
Where Anarchists VIII Go.
Great interest has been aroused over
the results which will follow any at
TEMPT by this Government 70 depor'
anarchists to other countries. The at
titude Of the foreign countries 20 whom
these terrorists Will be consigned is
awaited with great interest Govern
IuenL auLIOlAAlEe AELAsE ~ AA-0NA&s'e N--~--
"Nans in this respect. but It is said that
several ports in Russia. and one IN
France. are destined 20 receive the un-
desirables.
Mayor Mcbride Of Paterson, n J.
Is determined 70 drive out every anaE-
cbist I'm that city he made known his
attitude IN vigorous Ian guage when ne
learned that the La QUESTION: Sociale
group haG advertised by means CT red
haadbins a public meeting 20 be held al
Turner Hall. tonight. TO protest against
the suppression Of Ia QUESTION: So
ciale.' the anarchist organ. by the post
Office authorities at Washington.
Will Suppress Meeting.
Mayor Mcbride directed the CHIEF OF
police TO suppress TIE meeting and tc
arrest anyone who attempted 10 speak
Alexander EariIman was billed as the
principal speaker.
The Third Assistant Postmaster Gen
eraI recommended that an inquiry be
made into the antecedents OF the grOuI
that published Ia QUESTION: SOciale.
particularly Of two members. Albert
Gueblo and LuO6vico Camanita If it is
found that Gueblo and Camanita have
arrived in this country within three
years they Will in all probability be
deported-
The Washington times., 1908-04-03
EVANS TAKING BATHS
At CALIFORNIA SPRINGS

PAsO ROBLES. Cal, April 3.-Rear
Admiral Robley ID. Evans. accompanied
by lis son. Lieut.. FRANK Taylor Evans.
Flag Lieut.. c. r. Train, and Past AS
sistant Surgeon p. f. McDonnold has
arrived at the hot springs.
Admiral Evans began his treatment
yesterday, being wheeled to the hafhs
in chair, and says be felt refreshed.
lie has planned to take a bath and
treatment every morning. spending as
much as possible of the rest of the dav
in the sun.
The Washington times., 1908-04-03
GREET COUNTESS GLADYS
AS SzEGHENY'S EQUAL

toc-atic OF Budapest society is calling
on the Countess Szechenyi formerly
Miss Gladys Vanderbilt, OF New York.
There is evidently every disposition 10
receive her as her husbands social
equal. and several elaborate entertain
ments are already scheduled in her
honor.
The countess throat trouble is yield
ing to treatment, and her health is
much improved since her arrival in
Vienna.
The Washington times., 1908-04-03
HIKKELSEN BACK
FROM POLAR TRIP

SEATTLE. Wash, April 3.-Capt.
Enar AIIkkelsen. who. with Ernest De-
koven LefngweH, jointly commanded
the English Polar expedition. which
sought TO find an undiscovered con-
tinent in Beaufort sea, has arrived from
the north en- the Yucatan.
His vessel the Duchess Of Bedford,
was lost in the zee pack near Flaxman
Island a year ago. The return journey
was made under the most trying con
ditIons, the explorers landing near Cape
HalSet, May 6.
The Washington times., 1908-04-03
Two Sensational Docu-
mentS Given in Evil
dence at the Corrup-
ton Hearing.
Brass Dealer Offered
100000 to Influence
Representatives Vote,
1t Is Alleged.

Two red-hot affidavits. intended to
prove improper practices by the Electric
Boat Company. were putin evidence to-
day by Representative Lilley of Con-
uecticut before the special committee
investigating his charges OF corruption
OF Congress for the boat company.
One, which is signed by John c. Lake.
OF Rutherford y. J.. vice president OF
the Lake Torpedo Boat Company. tells
of Charles Ferry. Of Bridgeport, Conn.
saying Read Admiral Bowles, now pres
ideut of the Fore River ShiPbuilding
Company, had asked Ferry 10 use
ali inhUeRce possible "Cn d Con-
nocticut member of Congress" to in
duce him to cease using mis- influence
fOJ the Lake company and TO use it for
the Electric Boat Company.
Offered 100000 Contract.
II this were done. Ferry said. BowleS
had promised that his company woVd
make a 100000 contract with FeFfy 3
company. the Bridgeport Brass Com
pany.
Tho second affidavit is by sam Fer
Guscn. of Bridgeport, Conn. who says
that In 1902 he and other members Of
the United States Navy served on sub
marine boats owned by the Electric
Boaj Company, and that, although they
were being paid by the navy, the COM
pany gave them additional money.
This affidavit is put in to contradict
statements Of the officers Of the Elec-
tr.c Boat Company that they never
paid money 10 enlisted men in the navy
Attorney on Stand.
Benjamin Micou. an attorney Of Mas
sachusetts and partner OF Hilary A
Herbert, was the first witness. His
nrm is counsel for the Berger Sub
surface ToI pedo Boat Company. He de-
scribed having sent letters and briefs
20 the Navy Department, asking that
some Of the Berger boats be purchased
Tor the navy.
The Washington times., 1908-04-03
HORS EWHIPS SUITOR
BEFORE 1000 PEOPLE

CORRY, Pa, April Sin the presence
OF a thousand people Mrs. Minnie Cow
den, of jamestown. n. Y, horsewhipped
Henry Franklin in the city's main street
today When Franklin tore the whip
from her hands Mrs. Cowden broke an
umbrella over his head
According to Mrs. COwden, Franklin
had been annoying her with his atten-
tions
The Washington times., 1908-04-03
PENSION AGED PERSONS
PLAN URGED IN MELBOURNE

MELBOURNE. April 3-According TO
an official statement made in the com
monwealth house OF representatives, by
Premier Deakln, the central government
would institute pension system soon
rv which persons of old age might be
pensioned- According to the premier.
Tire financial proposal might be intro
orced in a short time and the old age
cause is only a portion OF the entire
measure.
The Washington times., 1908-04-03
THAw'S COUSIN SUED.

NEW YORK, April S.-TriaI Of the di-
NpCcc action of Minnie 3. Thaw against
Edward b. ThaW viii be begun next
Monday in special term, part 3, of the
supreme court. according TO the an
uOuucement on the calendar published
yesl eTday. Mrs. Tnaw is suing her hus-
Dand. who is a cousin OF Harry X
TG@w. for absolute divorce
The Washington times., 1908-04-03
HIS SKIN TURNED WHITE;
DISEASE KILLS C0LORED MAN

CANTON. Ohio. April 3.-Eugene
Crawford. a coiored man who had
turned white, due to disease, died here
today. The physicians who attended
Crawford never knew he was colored
until a sister of the sick man voiun-
teerad the information. The change Of
color was due to a disease known as
leucoderTna-
Death was caused by a complete
breakdown Of the nervous system due TO
the disease
The Washington times., 1908-04-03
AGREE ON LIABILITY BILL.

The House Committee on Judiciary to-
day agreed to report favorably to the
House the Sterling employers liability
bill
The Washington times., 1908-04-03
Many Caught in Debris.

Those who had managed. 70 jump clear
Of the wreclcage of the torpedo-boat de-
stroyer, and to keep close alongside the
Berwick. were saved with little diff
Guilty Many OF the men were entangled
in the debris, cooped below, and never
came to the surface after the Tiger
sank. There was a stiff breeze blowing
too. and several were carried far 10
sea before the lifeboats reached them.
The four picked up last were not
found until long after daylight. One
of them had been swimming clinging 10
a fragment OF timber the size OF al oar.
for nearly seven hours. and all were at
the point OF complete exhaustion when
hauled from the sea
The man who died aboard the Berwick
had been jammed between two plates.
but vas yanlSed out by a comrade as
the Tiger went down, and supported in
the water BY two struggling mates until
the cruisers boat reached them.
The Tiger was launched in 1900 and
was one Of the stanchest OF her type
Of craft afiOat. She WAS 30 feet long,
with a 21-fOOt beam. 6400-horsepower
engine 80 knots maximum speed and
a normal complement of sixty men
A board of inquiry will investigate the
accident.
The Washington times., 1908-04-03
EXPL0DES SECOND BOMB
WHEN $500 Is REFUSED

ROCHESTER,. n Y. April 5.-Frank
Dimaria was made the target for a
second Black Hand attack today, when
a bomb was exploded against his nome
The house was badly damaged, but the
inmates escaped injury.
This is the second time within a few
weeks that Dimaria's home has been
dynamited following A demand for $500.
The Washington times., 1908-04-03
Saturday and Sunday Excursion To

Baltimore, only SIS via Pennsylvania
Railroad Tickets good returning until
Sunday night. All regular trains except
the Congressional Limited ADV.
The Washington times., 1908-04-03
Commander of Torpedo
Boat Tried to Cross
Cruisers Bows.

PLYMOUTH, April 3.-To an officer 5
misiudgment Of distance was due the
loss OF the tOrpedOboat destroyer Tiger.
with thirty-thTee of her crew. in col
lision with the cruiser Berwick during
last nights British naval maneUvers of
the Isle OF Wight
The first wireless report OF the accident
placed the number OF drowned al TWEEN
ty-three with tWenty-one dragged from
the sea. OF whom one subsequently died
Of injuries sustained in the crash. Al
official report followed. increa sing the
number Of drowned 20 thirty-six. -Four
more men were rescued later. however.
after an all-night struggle in the waves.
The list nnally stands as follows:
Drowned. thiTty-two.
Died Of injuries. one
Survivors. twenty-five.
No list Of the names OF the living or
dedd are yet al hand, but II is thought
that Lieutenant Middleton. whose mis-
take caused the disaster, went down
with his craft.
The night maneuvers were proeressinr
under an overcast sky and in intense
darkness, save as the searchIight. here
and there. cut through the gloom. Ev-
erything had progressed well for an
hour. when the officers on the bridge OF
the Berwick saw the Tiger suddenly
swing across their bows. The Officer
who gave the command had plainly
misJudged his distance. and thought the
destroyer would easily clear the larger
vessel
The Washington times., 1908-04-03

Spring Flowers in Great PrOfusion.
sLaaer's prices are reasonable. I4th < I.
The Washington times., 1908-04-03
sweet VioIets- asc Bnnoh.

SWEET F4V1e0si ~ DuHNHi
Kramer, The Florist. 9ls F ST. NV.
The Washington times., 1908-04-03
Saw Mistake Too Late.

To those on the cruisers bridge. from
their more commanding position. it was
evident that a collision was imminent.
O,ner ships We're so near that It was
impossible 10 alter the crafts course.
but the order to reverse was instantly
given.
The Tigers commander saw his mis-
take at the same time and could be
heard frandcally shouting 10 the steers
man 20 swing aside. IL was too late 20
prevent a collision. and the Berwick.
at almost undiminished speed. struck the
Tiger amidships and cut her completely
in two
The severed halves Of the steel destroy
er went 10 the bottom before the Ber-
wick could get boats oversize. and the
Tigers crew was struggling in the
waves as the rescuing craft splashed in
10 the water
The cruiser Gladiator. from which the
accident had been seen, also instantly
swung its boats over. and the search
lights were kept playing across the
waves until dawn as guides TO the
rescuers. and be2cOnS OF hope 70 the
swimming sailors
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-26
Is HOmeWard Bound in
Another Auto
New Mexico Man Is Returning
From Buffalo i'm Pierce
Great Arrow
By K. K. PHommedieu

r. E. Putney of Albuquerque, n. NJ,
left Buffalo July IL for his home in his
new six cylinder Great Arrow car. Put
ney went to Buffalo four weeks ago to
buy a new automobile. He and his
wife toured from New Mexico to Buff
falo in a 1907 car and were looking for
a new one of the same make. In driving
up Main street Putney saw the polished
chassis of Pierce Great Arrow car,
which had been on exhibition in the
Pierce city salesrooms. A visit to the
Great Arrow factory followed and Put
ney placed an order for a go horse
power car complete, valued at $1,000
with all it's fittings and extras. He left
his old car, of another make, and took
away an exact duplicate of the Great
Arrow which Teddy Dey is driving in
the Glidden tour. Putney will follow
the route taken by the Glidden tourists
as far as Erie, Pa.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-26
OMNIBUS USES ALCOHOL

One serious and sustained practical
experience with alcohol as driving force
in France is that of an omnibus COM
pany in Paris. A heavy public vehicle
which Travelled 2,218,291 miles between
June IL, 1905. and November 1, 1907,
cent carborated alcohol and so per cent
benzol. Benzol is of recent manufac-
ture in France, where it is obtained
cred from coke. The company is more
than satisfied with its venture and pro-
poses to continue the use of the mix
ture. The French parliament is now
accurately considering the subject in
all its aspects, and the proper commit
tee has recently summoned to its sit
tings various distillers of alcohol and
manufacturers interested in its use
The principal obstacle is the price,
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-26
WOULD HANDLE RACE

The Chicago automobile club is anX-
ious to handle the Thompson stock
chassis race for the American automo-
bile association and recently Secretary
Gorham of the local organization
wired the parent body to this effect.
Having established its loyalty to the
American automobile association by
refusing to join forces with the Auto
mobile Club of America, the Chicago
club is desirouS of becoming actively
identified with the promotion of mo-
toring events. Chairman Gunther, while
on his trip, interviewed the residents
of Lowell, one of the towns on the
course, and so enthused did they be-
come over the prospects of getting a
great race that they promised to circu-
late petition among the farmers ask
ing the governor of the state to fur
nish soldiers to guard the course and
promising to interest the board of su-
pervisorS of the county
The Crown Point citizens are so fa-
vorably impressed that they are will
ing to let the race go thorugh the town
without establishing a control there.
The circuit inspected is % miles in
length and has not railroad crossing,
which is a strong point in it's favor.
There are only IL turns in it, and al
though some of them are sharp, the
straights are long and fast. while all
the way around is macadamized except
three miles, which would be put in
shape long before the race. A control
could be established at Lowell as it is
town of 1900 inhabitants, and it
would be impossible to go through it
at great speed.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-26
Owen Moran Is Coming
to Fight Abe Attell
English Feather Weight Lands
i'm New York Full of Conf
deRce i'm Ability
SPECIAL DISPATCH no THE CALL

NEW YORK. July 25.-Owen Moran,
the United Kingdom feather weight
champion, who recently whipped Sea
man Hayes, arrived today on the Luz
cania. The fighter looked fit and
plucky.
After l beat Abe Attell on September
I, at colma, CAL said Moran, L want
a go with Battling Nelson"
Moran offers to take on Nelson at
133 pounds ringside.
Concerning the British demonstra-
ton against Americans in the Olympic
games Moran said:
The officials are a blooming lot of
amateurs. There is plenty of English
fair play among us professionals"
Moran did not think that he was
likely to be the victim of any retalia-
tory tactics. He said that Americans
IN London understood the situation,
which was plain ignorance on the part
of the. officials more than any party
prejudice.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-26
Pacific Fleet Fighters
Are Matched

VALLEJO. July 25.-"Battling' Rob-
inson OF the United States armored
cruiser California and T. W. Holmes Of
the cruiser Maryland have been
matched TO fight for the middle weight
championship Of the Pacific fleet. The
battle viii take place at the Mare
island navy yard on the afternoon Of
August and will be fought in the
open. The purse will be contributed by
the crews Of the two ships, and will be
divided IS per cent to the winner and
25 per cent TO the loser. The princi-
pals have wagered 500 each on the
result. Robinson recently gained the
feet championship by knocking out
Jack Young Of the naval transport Buff
falo. as a result Of which, it was
thought at the time. the latter's skull
was fractured