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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-27
Refuses to ReScind Action
IndorSing Bryan by Big
Majority.
SAY PRESIDENT
URGED MEETING
Boomerang for Its Promoters
Bryan Strength Showing a
Majority of II to 3.

The movement to have the local Cen
trail Labor Union Withdraw its indorse-
ment OF President Gompers and his
political alliances. which was launched
by the Republican leaders. and which,
IL is declared. had its inception in the
mind of the President. has proven a
boomerang Of the worst sort for its pro
motors, who were Overwhelmingly de
feated on a registered ballot last night.
Upholds Gompers,
Not only did the Central Labor Union
fan to withdraw It's previous iudOrse-
ment, which, il was claimed. was made
without due consideration, but after
doing so. again Endorsed President
GOmpsrs and his political attitude an
the present campaign. But three men,
led by Harry W. Templar, delegate
from The Printers Union, stood by the
bers swamped them with their votes
Democrats Rejoice.
Today the Democrats are rejoicing IN
the belief that they have aunIhnated
the enemy with their own guns ammuni-
SiOn. The Washington Central Labor
--nion in its action eXerts a wonder
Sul influence over the labor movement
q tn rest Of the country. and to have
Won Dur last night WOulu nave meant
q great deal 10 the Republicans.
II was openly charged IN the meeting
last night THAI the Increment to have
the Central Labor Union withdraw ITS
Endorsement Of President GOmpers, was
conceived and put forward by the Pres
ident who worked through the de
FartmeuJ heads, who in turn told the
IrinteTs. plate printers, ana the hun
dreds of other union men working Tor
the Government thaJ lit would be 10
the best interest OF themselves, If the
GOmpars Endorsement vas withdrawn.
and the Central Labor Union resCinGed
It's action
Opposition Tipped.
II seemed easy, with slim meetings.
and the strongest speakers and Demo-
cratic adheTents out on the stump. 10
bring in the favorable men, and pass
a resolution, Withdrawing the iuGorse-
ment But the opposition was tipped
on. ana with one GCcOTd the Democrats
and the loyal GompeTs men worked day
and night fer two days TO get tho men
into the meetings. Sam DeNedrey was
brought IN from " est Virginia on a
hurry call, as were an the other stump
speakers, including Jack Purcell, Mil
ton Snellings. J. L. Rodier. and half
a dozen others.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-27
RATTLES
Merry COLLEGIANS
They Awe Doorkeeper, But
Forget Their Speeches
When Rushed.

.snappy work. old boy. That's the
way TO get EN-"
Thus was the heighth Of frateruai
praise and commentator heaped on the
head of a college youth who refused To
believe that President Roosevelt was
too busy to receive a few enthusiastic
greetings.
Half a score of the collegians invaded
the White House bent on a mission that
was calculated 10 make the Chief EX-
eCutive OF the nation feel all the as
nifty and energy Of senior paradlns
the campus
The policeman was the first one the
students encountered as they entered
the White House offices. They found
little encouragement from this source.
so they marched solidly TO Secretary
Loebs doorkeepeT. To this lndlVFtuai
they disclosed their identity with an air
of Importance that could not be gam
said.
Yes, the doorkeeper would be glad 20
lay their request 60 Secretary Loeb.
Loeb Is Busy.
But. Secretary Loeb was busy, and
under ordinary circumstances that
ought 10 indicate that if the private
secretary was too busy TO see the dele
CATION. the President had some little
Governmental detail 20 keep has nina
Of his South African hunting "trip. But
that did not bother the spokesman Of
the Collegiaus. He knew thing about
Presidential offices and the makeup
of the working force.
The Presidents secretary has a sec
rotary, has he notg' the spokesman
asked imp-rlously-
Questioned ia this categorical fashion,
the defenseIess dooTkeeper had nothing
10 DO but admit the Impeachment
Then continued the spokesman
grandly, Il Will see the secretary.s sec
Tetary.'
The doorkeeper hadn't been aware
that Mr.. Forster the President as
sistant secretary, would be seen without
having had previous Information on the
subiecs, but as long as the Collegian
seemed TO be perfectly sure of his plans
for the immediate future, the door
keeper didn't stop to argue the ques-
tiCn.
Just tell him." continued the spOkes-
man proudly and without noticing the
hesitating manner of the doorkeeper,
that we are members Of the same fra
Jernity OF which the President is an
hOnOTed member
Dpo~Lyaaper AWad
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-27
SUMMER HOMES BURN.

SALISBURY BEACH, Mass, oct q.
Nearly a hundred summer cottages,
most of them himsy wooden structures,
were burned here this morning. None
or the cottages was occupied. The loss
Will probably be about $1,000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-27
MRS. l. B. ROBINSON ELECTED

Mrs. J. Bancroft Robinson. of Detroit,
well known in Washington, has been
elected president Of the National WOm-
ems Home Missionary Society, now in
convention AT Philadelphia. Her hus-
band was the founder of the Robinson
Orphans Home in Porto Rico. 4 WASH
iugtOn woman. Mrs u. Is. Street, has
s. been prominent in the proceedings Of the
convention.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-13
HANG PRIESTS
SLAYER THIS WEEK
GIUSEPPE ALA TO ExPIATE HIS
CRlME-STiLl HATES
CHURCH.

DENVER. July l3.-The death sen
tence imposed upon Giuseppe Ala, the
priest murderer. began 10 operate TO
day. ALA will be hanged in the state
penitentiary at Canon City. some time
this week, but the day and the hour
are known only to the prison officials
ana have not been definitely decided
upoh by them.
The custom in Colorado long follow
ed by the courts is TO designate the
week when convicted murderers sen
fenced TO death shall eXpiate their
crime. leaving 1t to the officials who
actually carry out the sentence to Sc
lect the moment when the sentence
shall be carried into effect
Ala retains his fierce hatred OF tbs
priesthood and everything connected
with the church. When visited In MS
cell recently. by Roman Catholic
priest stationed in Canon City ne
raved and stormed and was not quiet
ed until long after the priest had
withdrawn.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-13
Mrs. Kern Denies
She Writes Hubby's Speeches;
Feels Sure He'll Win

INDIANAPOLIS. July 13.-Mrs
John w. Kern, wife OF the vice-presi
dental candidate OF the Democratic
party. Is nearly convinced that her
husband is going to be elected.
You would be surprised" she said
yesterday, lat the people that have
pledged us their support. Then
think mon are more sincere than
women and | count on what they tell
me. AS | have found IL. you can gen
orally depend on the word OF a man
but as for woman-well, can't
say. | think IL Is part OF their socia,
training to be little insincere. every
now and then. Men generally mean
what they say and consequently
feel much encouraged over the good
news | have received"
Mrs. Kern resents the story appear
ing in an eastern paper to the effect
that she has no children and thai
she writes her husbands speeches
She declared that she is the mother
OF two boys and that her husband
takes care OF the political side OF the
house. and not only knows how Ia
write speeches. but how to deliyer
them effectively.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-13
QbALO|A ELECTED
PANAMA HEAD

PANAMA. July 13.-Senor Obald.a
Rad clear field AT the presidential
e.t Ction. here. the government party.
which supported" Sepor Arias, who
withdrew from toe race a few days
ago, refraining from voting through.
out the republic.
Senior Obaldias vote in the city
was about 1000 out OF $500 electors
originally registered by both parties.
In Colon a thousand electors were
registered and 400 votes were cast,
Obaldia receiving all OF them. The
voting ceased at about noon.
There was not the slightest symp-
tom OF disorder
The presidential electors will meet
Aug. ]. in the capitals OF the seven
provinces and cast their votes for
Senior Obaldia.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-13
INTRODUCES A BILL
'GAINST WOMAN'S WILES

ATLANTA. Ga. July 13.-Assembly-
man Glenn. Of Whitfield. has intro
duced a bill relating to the wiles and
Establishments OF women. Ii comes
ap this week for action.
The measure, on which favorable
report has been ordered. provides that
IL any women, whether maid Or
widow. shall betray into matrimony
an unsuspecting male subject OF this
state by scents. paints. powder or
perfumes, cosmetic waters, artificial
teeth false hair. Spanish wool or any
other kind Of wool. iron stays, cor
sets, pads or padding, hoops or high
heeled shoes, low-cut waists, lingerie.
lace, variegated stitches or rainbow
hosiery, or by any other deceitful
means or artful practices. the mar
riage upon conviction shall be null
and void.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-13
TAMMANY BRAVES
PASS THROUGH CITY

Very much rumpled and disheveled
after their ride of two nights and
two days from Denver. were the Tam
many warriors, who stopped off for a
few minutes in Detroit. Sunday night.
Only a portion OF the New York city
delegation came this way. the re-
mainder taking lines further south
Now that the convention is over,
Tammany promises to be loyal to
Bryan and TO get him 10000 majority
south OF the Bronx. The big leaders
did not come through this way, but
the lesser lights all fastened to ex-
plat ntheir pleasure at the outcome
OF the big gathering.
Senator Jacob K. Solomon declared
that the New Workers really wanted
Virgil Thurkauf for vice-president. but
are satisfied with Kern.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-13
Torrid Temperature
Breaks Up the Max c.
kock Walking Club

The hot weather OF Saturday did
more than increase the receipts of the
thirst parlors-it broke up the Max
G. Koch Walking club
This is strictly voluntary organ
ization that started last winter when
the east-side members of the city
treasurer's STAFF got into the habit
of accompanying their chief on home
ward taunts. Koch lives out on JOS
eph Campau-ave., which Is going some
distance per pedal extremities. but
he likes the exercise and the stan
rallied nobly as long as the weather
was cool
weather in June. William Perren, the
bookkeeper. and Deputy Treasurer
Jacob Baumann, faltered. They are
plump. The Clark Davis Ponnusky
and Paymaster George W. Courville
noticed that the cost of lemonade pur-
chased toward the end of the route
took all the funt out OF beating the
ID. u. X.
Still Cashier Leo Sebert and AS
sistant Paymaster George A. Rein
hardt hung on for time. They are
built on more athletic lines than the
rest OF the bunch. Finally the hot
weather got to them, too. But Max
Koch stuck gamely to the sidewalk
route.
Saturday just before quitting time
he was seen to glance at a thermom-
eter which was gamboling gayly
around the 80 mark. He felt wilt
ed collar and glanced at the perspir-
Ing pedestrians on the Campus. A
few minutes later he boarded Sher-
man car.
Koch Walking club had surrendered
to Old Sol.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-13
100000 FIRE At
SAULI STE. MARIE
GAS EXPLOSION DESTROYS DE
PARTMENT STORE AND
OTHER BUILDINGS.

SAULTE STE. MARIE. Mich. July
IA gas explosion started fire
here. yesterday, which did 100000
damage before 1t was checked.
For a time the entire business sec
ton OF the city was threatened The
Canadian 500 and Fort Brady fire de
partments were summoned to aid.
Among the heaviest losses are the
following:
Blumrosen's department store. de-
stroyed with contents millinery stock
OF Mrs. NJ Clarke Martin, Miller
building, destroyed; wholesale liquor
store OF John F. Moloney & Sons. de-
stroyed; dwelling OF NJ. J. Weaver
nearly destroyed; Maccabee hall and
Price-Harrison block. badly damaged ;
Halter block. scorched and windows
broken
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-13
5tahI and Md tIbsTf.n Have
Fin, Double Play for Iabk UX
by HUGH FULLERTON.

Jake Stahl and Norman Elberfeld OF
the Highlanders were at the table I'm
the hotel at Atlanta during the spring
training season. An industrious
"cullud gennelman" waiting on the
table was spraining his wrists bearing
food to them and visions OF wealth
hoated before him as ne imagined
that the tip would be In proportion to
the amount OF food consumed Finally
Stahl said And some ice cream and
assorted cake and some preserved GIN
ger aud a small coffee. with cheese
and crackers"
Then the moment the waiter rushed
TO the kitchen To bring in the dessert
Stahl left the table and departed from
the dining-room. The waiter returned
with the order, looked puzzled when
he saw Stahl's vacant seat and after
a moment bore the dessert back 10 the
kitchen. Elberfeld. sitting calm and
quiet. waited until the darby returned
and then said Bring me u black
coffee. Neufchatel cheese and crack
ers"
The waiter hurried TO the kitchen
again and as he disappeared Elberfeld
escaped from the, diningroom. The
waiter returned. gaxed AT the empty
seat. scratched his head, and. sliding
over to where Keeler was eating. said:
sab. does YOU know whah dem gen
nelmen went dat ohdered desserts"
Did they order dessert and then
leave without tipping you before you
came back with it" asked Keelsr.
Vas. sab: yas. sab Amt dey comm
back"
No" said Keeler. they won't be
back. They've been ptacticing that
play, all spring
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-13
SELOEN HEADS
MICH. BANKERS
CALUMET MAN NAMED PRESI-
DENT ON OUTING TRIP-llv-
INGsToNE GETS AN OFFICE.

Members of the Michigan Bankers
after trip pronounced the best In
the history OF the organization. The
City OF st. Ignace reached Detroit at
Sis Sunday morning and the party
broke up after a siX-day cruise which
took them to Marquette. Munising.
Mackinac island and other northern
lake points. Petoskey will be the OBJ
jective point next year. Leon Chiches-
ter. of that city, having been electe d
president.
There was some surprise over the
close vote for members OF the execu-
tive council OF the American Baners'
association. William Livingstone, OF
Detroit winning by vote OF a to AZ
over Joseph w. Selden, OF Calumet.
There were several proxies for the
latter, but these could not be voted.
as Detroit is to have the convention
of the national association within two
years. IL Is probable that Livingstone
will be elected president OF that body
next year.
The bankers started a subscription
list while on the boat to erect me-
DlOl EdAt dN lCSHuN boi n W
the late Peter White.
The most interesting discussion on
the trip was in regard 10 guarantee
ing bank deposits. the sentiment OF
the bankers being mostly against the
plan
The full list of officers is as fol-
lows: President Leon Chichester,
Petoskey: first vice president. II. O..
Barnum. OF the First National Ex-
change bank. OF Port Huron; second
vice president. Emory w Clark. OF
the First National. OF Detroit: secre-
tary and attorney. Hal II. Smith;
treasurer. Fred S. Case. vice president
OF the Marquette County Savings
bank: members OF the executive COM
mittee for two years G. J. Monroe.
First State bank, of South Haven;
William Mcpherson, OF Alex. McPher-
son a Co. of Howell: 5. X. Kaufman,
of the First National. OF Marquette:
Thomas Heffernan. Peoples savings
bank. OF Grand Rapids: l.. A. Babbitt,
OF Worthwhile state bank. of Norta n
Vile; n. y. Weber, of the lonia Ma
tional bank. of Ionia; for honorary
vice president OF the American Bank
ers' association Tor Michigan. Dudley
r. Waters. OF the Grand Rapids M
tional bank. OF Gf;,nd Rapids.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-13
". j. co. SUED
FOR 100000
IOWA BRINGS ACTION ALLEGING
VIOLATION OF FOREIGN COR
PORATiON LAW.

DES MONIES, Ia. july l3.-The
Western Union Telegraph Co. OF
New York. is made defendant In a
suit for 100000 brought against II
by the state of Iowa, for alleged vio-
lGtion OF the state laws in regard TO
foreign corporations. The petition.
filed by Atty. Gen. Byers. consists OF
two counts.
The first count is for 100000 for
alleged failure ii pay the customary
fee on the capital stock OF the cor
poration, and the second for s79S,000,
represents the penalty fixed by law
for each day the company has been
doing business in the state in pur-
ported violation of law.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-13
HOLDS
CONFERENCE WITH
ROOT AND BACON
coNFEREEs WON'T DISCUSS PuR.
PORT OF MEETING. BUT vENE-
zuELA SITUATION is BELIEVED
TO HAVE BEEN TOPIC.

OYSTER BAY, N. Y. July l3.-Pres-
ident Roosevelts vacation was slight
ly interrupted yesterday. by the arriv-
al at Sycamore Hill OF Secretary Root
from Muldoon's rest farm and Acting
Secretary OF State Robert Bacon.
whom he had summoned TO confer
ence. They were closeted for four
hours, but declined to give out the
purport OF the meeting. II Is presumed
that they discussed the latest phases
OF the situation existing between
Venezuela and the United States.
The presidents yacht Sylph was
sent 10 Rye this morning TO meet the
secretary. who reached Sycamore Hill
shortly after 10 o'clock, just as the
president was starting for church. Mr.
Root did not accompany President
and Mrs. Roosevelt to church. He
rested quietly on the veranA at the
hill. where he was joined by Assist
ant Secretary Bacon. who drove ovei
from his home near Westbury fol
| lunch.
Loeb Non-Comnnittai.
Secretary Loeb said there were sew
eral department mattersw hich the
president took the opportunity TO e
over with Mr.. Root and his assistant
Secretary Loeb declared that the
luncheon party at Sycamore Hill was
principally social In it's nature, a kline
OF celebration of Mr.. Roots renewed
health and strength.
Secretary Root appeared to be In
fine condition. His step was spring,
and his cheeks have healthy tan
After Secretary Bacon left shortl,
before o'clock. the president anc
Mr.. Root were seen entering the patti
which leads to the presidents bath
ing place on the Cold Springs harbol
shore. They were accompanied b,
the Roosevelt boys and as each ont
OF the party carried towel II wa'
evident that the conference was e
end with a dip In the bay.
No Socialism About T. r.
OYSTER BAY, N. Y. July l3.-
Speaking at the unwilling OF a monu
ment to Capt. John Underhill. Ions
Island pioneer, President Roosevelt
Saturday delivered a little sermon or
good citizenship and In a scorchina
denun citation OF socialism set at RESI-
forever the idea that he leaned to III
tents. In part he said:
Very properly we In this countr!
set our faces against privilege. Their
can be no grosser example OF priv
lege than that set before us as al
ideal by certain socialistic writer's
the ideal that every man shall put In
TO the common fund what he can
which would mean what he chose, anc
should take out whatever he wanted
mother words. this theory is that the
man who Is vicious, foolish. drae
@ nthe whole community"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-13
EAST BUFFALO,

BUFFALO. July Special. - u =
t!e-Receipts $500. market lO@ los
higher; export steers, STm7.25; shipping
steers. So 25Q6.65. butcher steers so
625; heifers. s4.50W6: cows. $40 S'oV
Uogs-Receipts 5000: pigs. $685. a sou
ali Others. Si.s5m7.30. Sheep-Receipts
4. 900; top lambs, s7.50a7.75, year lings'
s5 a.. N: sheep. $344.25. Calves-Toi'
,oGiN
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-13

President RooseveIt's vacation at oys-
ter Bay was slightly interrupted
Sunday, by the cares Of state. Sec
rotary Root and Acting Secretary Of
State Robert Bacon we're summoned
to the presidents home on Saga
more Hill for a conference, which
lasted four hours. Presumably the
deliberations were over the situa-
tIon existing between Venezuela and
the United States. But Roosevelt
is getting plenty Of relaxation out
Of his leisure hours. At the top
of the group is a snapshot Of Pres
ident Roosevelt, taken on board
Commander Peary's ship. Below, on
the left, is another snapshot, show.
ing the president saying goodbye
TO the famous explorer just before
the Roosevelt" weighed anchor
and started for the pole. At the
bottom is snapshot Of Mrs. Peary,
wife Of the explorer and on the left,
one showing the president boarding
the Roosevelt"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-13
SLAYER'S FOOTPRINTS
LEAD TO CAPTURE

JOPLIN. Mo. July 13.-Because
Mrs. Roy Plum. 10 years old. white.
an attache OF carnival company.
resented his advances. Will Wilson.
a Negro. "a years old. struck her a
terrific blow over the left temple.
killing her. He then tied rope
around her neck. and. according to
his own confession. dragged the body
300 feet at Carl Junction, near here.
Leaving the corps. he returned to the
place where he had murdered her. \
He was traced by his bare foot
prints and arrested and then spirited
away TO ascep a mob OF employees who
had secured rope with which TO
lynch him. Wilson was later taken to
the jail at Carthage. During his stay
In Jail he broke down and confessed.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-13
STEEL COMBINE DOES
NOT CONTROL VANADIUM

PITTSBURG, July l3.-James Elan
Lers, president Of the American Va
isdium CO.. OF this city. takes ex
ception to the published statement OF
Cnes. NJ Schwab TO the effect that
the proposed new international steel
combination has secured practica,
control OF the worlds supply OF va
nadium. Vanadium is "A metal
which enters into the manufacture OF
all high-grade steel.
If an international steel combi-
nation has been formed. said Mr.
Planners. II know nothing OF II. II
voulc be impossible for the combine
10 secure control OF the worlds sup
ply Ct vanadium. for our company
manufactures so per cent OF all the
ysnadium used In the world"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-13

QUEBEC. July 13.-Historic Que
bee. on the occasion this month OF
the tercentenary celebration OF its
founding. is planning a great historic,
military and naval pageant in which
the pages of history will be turned
back to show to the world in series
of dramatic pictures how history was
made In Canada In the days OF old.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-13
THE WEATHER.

Detroit aud vicinity Monday sisht
and Tuesday, partly cloudy, probably
showers; cooler Tuesdays fresh south
westerly winds.
Lower MIchigant Partly cloudy TO-
night and Tuesday, with probshl,
showers and thunderst0rmsJ cooler
Tuesday and In north portion toniEht.
Aiexsndsr. umbrerfs.- zs Mears>
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-13

One-seventh of the foreign commerce
OF Great Britain passes through the
Suez canal
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-13

Busfness-Ifke Printing. No fuss and
no feathers The plain. neat kind. that
looks right Times Prfating Co., LIS
John R.tst. Phone 1t9S.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-13

LONDON. July 13.-Mrs. Drum
mond. leader OF the militant suf
fragettes, told an outdoor meeting oi
$4,000 persons. mostly curious on
lockers that she was out for sedition
or anything else II II would bring
votes for women. adding: II you
men will come TO the house OF com
mons with plenty OF sticks and stones
will be there"