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New-York tribune., 1908-08-12
BIG STEEL CAR PLANT.
Largest IN Country To Be Built
at WiImingtOn.

Wilmington, Del. Aug. lit was announced
to-day at the offices of the Harlan & Hollings-
worth Corporation, in this city, that the local
concern and the Bethlehem Steel Company had
been consolidated for the purpose of building in
Wilmington a plant for the manufacture of steel
passenger coaches and all kinds Of steel freight
cars The name of the company has not
been determined; neither has the capitalization
been announced.
The announcement followed visit of Charles
NJ Schwab, president of the Bethlehem Steel
Company, and the directors of that concern to
this city. They conferred with the directors of
the local company, and the merger was deter
mined upon.
The Harlem plant here will be rebuilt and
enlarged and the largest car shops in the coun
try erected. 1t is estimated that from twelve
to fifteen thousand men will be employed. Work
on the plant will begin at once. The Bethle-
hem Steel Company will make the steel and the
cars will be erected in the local plant.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-12
STOLE NINE PAY. CHECKS.
Thief Got Government Slips
Amounting to S1,742 II.

Washington. Aug IA messengers pouch
containing nine United States government pay
checks for nearly 81 900 was stolen last week In
front of the building occupied by the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor, according to
Chief Wilkie of the Secret Service. The pouch
was found. with the pay checks gone, but with
the other mail intact, between this city and
Alexandria Va The identity of the robber is
not known.
The first intnation that Chief Wilkie received
of the theft was on last Saturday, when one OF
the checks for S73 SO. payable to r. F. Troxler'
of the Public Health and Marine Hospital Ser
vice came through the Riggs National Bank. OF
this citv to the Treasury Department. after
having been cashed by the Lowry National
Bank of Atlanta. To-day check, payable to
J. w Kerr of the same service. for S265 So
was received through the American National
Rank here It had been cashed by the Fourth
National Bank of Montgomery, Ala The facts
in the these:
On Monday morning. August B. a negro mes
senger of the Public Health and Marine Hosp-
tai Service, stopped at the Department Of Com
merce and Labor leaving his bicycle and the
pouch containing ST. 742 Al in pay checks outside.
On his return, few minutes later, he found
his wheel and its burden gone. Next day the
related, but the pay checks had been abstract
ed. The checks, payment on which was ordered
stopped, were drawn by w. L. Roberts, dis
persing clerk of the Treasury Department, on
the United States Treasurer.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-12
IITHoGRApHs AWAIT UNION LABEL.
Both Taft and Bryan Posters Held Up in
Chicago-Appeal to Gompers.
LBy Telegraph TO The Tribune ]

Chicago Aug I1.-Orders for ten million pictures
Of Mr. Taft placed by the Republican campaign
committee and for five million of Bryan placed by
the Democratic organization are being held up be-
cause OF the inability of the contractors to place
the union label the pictures. All the lithograph
ing establishments are open shops Some time ago
the Poster Artists Association applied to the fed
Grafton for membership. For some unknown rea-
son the application was rejected
When the orders were given to the contractors 1t
was specified that the union label must appear A
few days ago the committeeman sent hurry-up Or
ders for the Autographs and the truth became
known
An appeal has been made 70 Samuel Gompers to
come to the aid of the parties So far he has failed
tn do So The national committeeman declare that
they believe that he will, but they nope he Will
hurry m about II.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-12
rnr rerernnh 70 The Tribune. l

Omaha. Aug 11.-E. H. Hartman. has
started things moving the Union Pacific
Railroad and since his trip over the line last
week business in all departments has taken a
spurt forward The rolling mills Of the Union
Pacific at Laramie, Wyo. have resumed after
a years shutdown. Additional men have been
put at work in different shops Double track
ing is going forward in two places in Nebraska
and two places IN Wyoming.
new line up the North Platte River is
under construction Work the million dol
lar shops at Omaha has been resumed Extra
clerks have been added in the headquarters.
and work has been resumed where 1t ended
last fall when the panic came.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-12
WYOMING COAL STRIKE.
T7rezUe Thousand Miners VII Prob
ably Go Ont September 1.
rBr Telegraph TO The Tribune. ]

IBy Telegraph The Tribune.1
Omaha. Aug. 11.-Every coal camp in Wyo-
ming will probably be tied up in strike of
twelve thousand coal miners scheduled for Sep
tember /
The different operators in Wyoming have
practically agreed not TO accede to the de-
mands of the miners, and have decided to
fight the union to a finish. All Wyoming coal
mines, with a single exception. are operated
from Omaha where the headquarters of the
mines are located. These include the Union
Pacific Coal Company, the Central Coal and
Coke Company, the Sheridan Coal Company.
the Cambria, Hudson and Kernmerer companies
and several smaller mines, the aggregate an
nual output being seven million tons.
At meeting of the operators in Omaha to-
day 1t was decided not to grant the demands
made at the general meeting of Western min
ers and operators which was held in Denver
last week. but rather to stand strike, which
the miners threaten to call unless their de-
rnands are granted.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-12
LIKE STEAMER SINKS.
Tz0enty Persons ThrosCn Into Water
Near ROchester-AU SdUed.

Rochester Aug. lin trying to pass under
the bow of the Kingston. large passenger
boat which coming into Charlotte Har-
hor from the Thousand Islands, about lo;5o
o'clock tonight. the Titania. small passen-
ger boat that plies between Seabreeze ana
Charlotte. was struck by the big boat and halr
sunk in ten or twelve feet Of water. Twenty
persons on the Titania were thrown into the
water but all We're saved The Tftan1a Is
owned by Fix Brothers, of Buffalo
The lifesaving crew at Charlotte. small boats
near by and a boat from the Kingston took
the passengers of the Titania from the water.
One woman pulled from the Titania on
board the Kingston through window
New-York tribune., 1908-08-12
MOTHER At BALTIMORE.
Speonk EIopers to Wed an Police
Station There To-day.
TBy Telegraph TO The Tribune ]

Baltimore Aug. 11-There a fearful
meeting between Bessie Edwards and her moth
err Mrs Brice Edwards. of Long Island at Gen.
trail police station this afternoon Mary and her
boy sweetheart. Alfred Tillinghast. with whom
she eloped from her home at Spoenk, Long
Island. were forgiven by the mother for their
escapade on condition that they be married to-
morrow. The ceremony will be performed at
the police station.
According to the story told by the boy and
girl to- day to Mrs Edwards, they went through
what they believed to be marriage ceremony
at Long Island City. They believed the
who went through the wedding ceremony with
them to be preacher, but he did not require a
license nor did he give them certificate.
The young pair left Speonk on August s. The
girl is the daughter of William NJ. Edwards.
well-to-do farmer. Mr.. Tuttle. the boys step
father is station agent at Speonk. but lives at
Eastport
New-York tribune., 1908-08-12
IN AERIAL TRANSIT co.
Ne7U Concern in Hartford Looks Far
to the Future.
TBy Telegraph to The Tribune

Hartford, Conn, Aug. 11-Though clause
in the charter of the Eastern Transit Company,
of this city, which filed certificate of organ
fzation with the Secretary Of State Saturday,
perrnits IL to engage in airship navigation and
TRANSPORTATION the promoters of the company,
who are really working for other Boston peo-
ple saw that the insertion of the clause was
merely a perfunctory safeguard and something
which is only dreamed of now. but might be Of
value in the far distant future.
James ". Knox. of Hartford. is president;
H J. Williams. of Cambridge. secretary, and
lanes Lee Loomis of Hartford treasurer. The
authorized capital is $4,000. with only $1,000
maid in Knox and Loomis are local lawyers
and are only temporary officers Mr.. Knox is
at Bantam Lake but Mr.. Loomis stated at his
home in CRANKY tonight that he knew very
little about the purposes of the company. which
was enanating from Boston, where some cap
itslsts had been interested. The concern may
develop into holding company for some other
TRANSPORTATION and transit lines.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-12
RAILROAD RESUMPTION.
Increment Throughout the South
4ctiUity on Hartman Lines.
LRv Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Richmond Va, Aug. 1.-THE railroads oper-
at,ng in Virginia are increasing their forces all
along the line preparatory to handling the ex-
pected renewal of business this fall Hundreds
of men are being put back to work and rolling
stock is being put in repair at all shops through
ont the South The twenty miles of empty cars
which have been stored along the side tracks
of the Chesapeake & Ohio have been started IN
operation between tidewater and the mines.
The long lines Of empty cars on the Southern
have been moved. and the yards are now being
filed with locomotives and cars awaiting re-
paJrs Men are being put back to work at the
principal shops On the Atlantic Coast Line.
Similar reports from the Seaboard Air Line
are received from Norfolk, Jacksonville and
Tampa The railroads are looking for a re-
sumption of business everywhere as soon as the
crops begin to move in the fall.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-12
BOSTON MAY GET CONSTITUTION.
MIR. Newberry, Assistant Secretary of the
Navy. Makes Offer of "0ld Ironsides."
rBy Telegraph 70 The Tribune.

Boston Aug. n.-Truman H. Newberry, Assist
ant Secretary of the Navy offered to-day the city
of Boston the frigate Constitution. provided ar
rangenents be made for docking her in the
Charles River and opening her as a sort of Iui-
scum of nautical warfare in the United States
For several months the government has b sJa
anxious to transfer ''Old Ironsides' from lie
Charlestown Navy Yard. where she is now docked.
because of the cramped space there. At one time
talk of removing her from Boston made public
That aroused a storm of protest and the idea was
dropped.
Assistant Secretary Newberry's suggestion will
be acted on Immediately by the local historical
soclet. ;t tie city heEitates in the matter
New-York tribune., 1908-08-12
ROWING COACH FALLS INTO RIVER
IBy Telegraph 10 The Tribuns.I

Springfield. Mass. Aug n-While busily en-
gagged in coaching the Detroit eight-oared crew
ON the Connecticut River this afternoon for the
national regatta Friday and Saturday. Vivian
NickaIls his own shell into one OF the stone
piers of the South End bridge. and 1t capsized
Members OF the High School crew his predica-
ment from their clubhouse. and set out in boat
and pulled him aboard.
piece two feet long broken from the bow
of Nickallss shell. which is fine one that he
brought with him from England He VIII have 1t
renaired however for the regatta Nickalls IS
an E,nplshman and is a brother OF Guy Nickalls
VINO on three occasions won the Diamond Sculls at
Henley
New-York tribune., 1908-08-12
EIGHWAYMEN WORKED IN RELAYS.
Hold Up Employees of Match Factory One
by One as They Come with Pay.

hedding Cal. Aug. u.--F1fteen held up
and robbed in relays last might by two highway
men near Stirling City the road from that place
10 the camp of the Diamond Match Company on
the west bank OF the Feather River The robbers
are ssid 10 have taken 500 in money and almost
mitch in valuables.
Tie men robbed are ell employees Of the match
company who returning after dark from
stirling CITY where they had gone during the day
10 receive their months pay. The highwayIren
esceped
New-York tribune., 1908-08-12
HOLDS OKLAHOMA LIQUOR LAW VOID.
IBy Telegraph 20 The Tribune, ]

IBy Telegraph 20 The TrtbuneNl
Coslpste okla Aug 1.-THE Oklahoma prohi-
hilton and liquor dispensary law. known as the
Billups bill. was declared unconstitutional to-day
NV Iudpe II r. Wells in involving a vio-
Iation of the law. The constitution provides that
each law enacted by the Legislature shall treat
of only one subject. and the Billups bill Is held
unconstitutional because IL treats OF several.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-12
LIGHTNING STRIKES KANSAS CAMP.

Junction City, Kan Aug 1.-THE camp of in
struction at Fort Riley flooded with hard rain
tonight The headquarters tent Of Brlgadier Gen
era John b Kerr commanding the camp of in
struction and the mannuvres struck by light
ming Several men were knocked down and one
burned All over the camp the soldiers had to hold
70 THAR tants 10 keep them from blowing away
New-York tribune., 1908-08-12

Boston, Aug. 11-Byron D. Chandler. who is
reported to have been killed at Boulogne- sur
Mer was twenty-nine years old. son of the
late George Byron Chandler. president Of the
Amoskeag National Bank, of Manchester. N
H. He married in 1896 Miss Grace Estelle
Stecher of New York and established a coun-
try estate In North Reading. Chandler went
TO Europe last May. closing up his place at
North Reading entirely, Mrs. Chandler went to
live in an apartment house in New York City.
Chambers relatives in Manchester have
ceived no word from France regarding his
Dorfed death.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-12
HIS DEATH RUMORED.
Boston Nan Reported Victim of
automobile accident abroad.

Paris, Aug ia report the correctness or
falsity of which it had been impossible to
verify up to late hour, is in circulation here
tonight that Byron D. Chandler of Boston.
Mass son OF the late Byron Chandler, a bank
err of Manchester, n. H. has been killed and
that three persons have been injured in an
automobile accident near Boulogne-sur-M
Inquiries by telephone to Boulogre-sur-Mer
have failed to confirm the report.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-12
TWO WOMEN DROWN AT CAPE MAY.

Cape May, Aug. n-Mlss Margaret Masterson
and Miss Katie Charles each about thirty-fve
Years old who were employed at the Hotel Cape
Nav were drowned this afternoon in the surf by
going out over their depth The body of Miss
Charles was recovered, but that of Miss Master
son has not been found
New-York tribune., 1908-08-12
PRIZE WINNING HORSE FOR MR. TAFT

L~Nlngton. Ky. Aug T-Wiiam H Taft
.oNgh an agent to-day bought Southern plan
11pon horse. sixteen hands high weighing tweIve
Dh7reo pounds. from Shelby T. HARRISON of Lex
Ihgton The horse the first prize at the Blue
Grass fair to-day. The horse will be shipped 10
Mr. Taft this week
New-York tribune., 1908-08-12
DIES FROM INJURIES IN BALL GAME.

Hartford. Conn, Aug. 1I.-Michael T. BIaroney.
@geo twenty-five years, Of Meriden. die6 early to-
cay In St Francis's Hospital from injuries re-
oelVeS in baseball game in Portland on Satur-
Gay He crashed into another player while run
n-Ag bases and was injured in the abdomen.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-12
SUBURBAN CARS CRASH.
Il Head-on Collision Reported Feso
Miles from Detroit.

Detroit, Aug. lit is reported that two
heavily loaded interurban passenger cars on
the Detroit, Ypsilant Ann Arbor & Jackson
line met in a head-cn collision tonight a few
miles outside the city limits of Detroit
New-York tribune., 1908-08-12

80 easy and delghtta. spencer's Toric eyeglasses
-. -. aolo-sfni g4sT6z Nov g Maiden lane
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-31
Savinq Money.

0NVEEE9 THOUSJs "He has three lovely daughters who are being courted." His gas bills ought to be light" 'They are. Some months he gets a rebate from the company"
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-31

Lots of men think they have a hard layout unless they are served with a soft snap.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-31
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

It is indisputable that not every thorn has it's rose.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-31
Humor ana Philosophy
ON BUSINESS PRINCIPLES.
By DUNCAN h. SMITH

Be gentle with tke erring, For you can never know But what the man may quickly Recover from the blow, And If you try to soften
 His lot perhaps a ten Or better you may borrow When he's on top again. Mistakes are more than common. And. as for every crime, Not every person guilty
 Is busy doing time. Man is so very human,
 He sometimes makes a slip, But by judicious boosting
 He may regain his grip. No one can read the future. You cannot always tell Who'll be on top tomorrow And who'll be down the we'll. Hold in reserve your judgment And try to figure out For every erring brother
 A fraction of a doubt. We cannot all be angels.
 We cannot always say Just when our little footsteps Will toddle off astray, And preaching's somewhat different From sticking to the text. Be gentle with the erring.
 Who knows? We may be next.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-31
In Doubt.

Though Santa Claus with everything Worth having is supplied, If he discovers I'm on earth I will be satisfied.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-31
A Follow

"WhaL year were boarding houses in- ventedw What year were prunes discov- ered?"
 Did they come together"
 'No. The boarding house came the next year as a consequence"
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-31

Sometimes the advocate is the chief reason why you can't be per suaded that Il given t h in g is right.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-31

Get in t O Il c h with the % q things, but don't get touched for a good thing.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-31
Cause of Failure,

"Why didn't you succeed" 'Too much money"
 "I didn't know you had any" Didn't. Other fellow had it."
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-31
Useful Shade

What kind of art is this? Who ever saw a green cow?'
 That's all right. There ought to be cows of that color if there are none." "What forT'
 Just to match the city farmer"
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-31
Ohi 6NNAN NS A. RlGhr )

those you don't believe and those you do.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-31

Anything will do for Brother Bob. He doesn't know Christmas present from horseshoe nSiI anyhow.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-31
He Was On.

Il have a new book here." said the affable agent, that am only showing to educated persons"
 Thanks" said the shy victim, but I am afraid I am not elegible. Part of my education in the school of ex- perience came from contact with book agents"
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-31
Never Lost a
 Dollar

For more than thirty years THE MIDDLE SEX BANKING COMPANY, of Middletown, Conn.,, has been dealing in farm mort gages, and no investor during that period has lost dollar. or suffered 8 days delay in the payment of either principal or interest. Over $30,000, 900 has been invested, and 10000, 900 in principal and interest has been returned to the investor. We sell either the mortgage itself, or debentures, secured by mortgages deposited in trust in de- nominations of $l00, $200, $250, $500, 5000 and $5,000. Orders will receive immediate attention.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-10-14
SWANS ISLAND.

Ms. Rets Greenlaw has gone to Portland
g spend few weeks with her cousin,
Mrs.. Prock.
Rev. Mr.. burlington and wife went to
Ramford Falls Monday to attend the Bap-
tist State convention.
Frank Colony and wife, OF Oceanville,
were here to attend the funeral OF their
niece, Mrs. Lillian Norwood.
Mrs. Emory Colt and daughter vi ,ian
have gone to New York for the winter.
Capt. Gott has charge Of the yacht Tekla.
Mrs. Lillian Norwood died at O'Clock
Tuesday morning, Oct. 9. Although q
great sufferer and very weak, hope had
been entertained for her recovery until
almost the last. She was loved and re-
spected BY all. The funeral was held in
the Methodist church Wednesday after
noon, Rev. F. N. johnson oniciating. The
floral offerings were profuse and beautiful.
Besides her husband and one daughter,
Winifred, she leaves . mother, sister
and one brother.
Oct. II. SPEC.
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COUNTY NEWS.
SOUTHWEST HARBoR.

6OOln w Ekox IA AhDOA~
will Mason's house has been greatly Inn
proved by new ell, versnda, etc. The own.
ers will soon return TO the renovated
home.
Mrs. Fred Robinson Ia still in Bangor,
where she Is having her little daughter
treated for serious case OF Inflammation
OF the eyes.
Mrs. Gertrude Tolman has been in Rock
land with her little son Fred, whose eyes
were injured by broken glass lodging In
one. Il was At nrst feared that he would
lose the sight, but the injured eye now
shows marked Improvement.
Fred Rich, OF Bass Harbor, has finished
the Wilson cottage, and the family will
Wilson, who was for many years bank
president and treasurer, also postmaster
1t Mckinley, can now enjoy . weli-earned
rest.
In an accident last week, an account Of
which WAS sent to THE AMERICAN too
late for publication, Mr. Dix, his daugh-
ter and two children were thrown from .
wagon owing to the bresking Of the har-
ness. Mrs. LAWYER and little daughter
have fully recovered from the III enects,
but Mr.. Dix will be confined TO the house
some time with an Injured xnee.
At the Congregational church Sunday
Rev. Mr.. Barnard, OF the Methodist
church, took part In the service. Quartet
singing, with duct by Mrs. iAwton and
were enjoyed. Mr.. Haynes gave stereop-
ticon views illustrating .sThe Lord 10 my
Shepherd and "The Holy City,, both
sung By Mr.. Haynes with hne effect. An
earnest appeal BY Mr.. Haynes in closing
showed the deep Interest be has taken in
the church life here: II y to Be hoped
that both Mr.. and Mrs. Haynes will ~
turn TO Southwest Harbor.
Oct. II SF1AY.
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COZ MN II EN ,.
- sAjsssosai C0~sss Hsss .ce ssn<, ,saSss
FREMONT.


Mrs. Emma Smallage scalded her hand
badly one day this week. 80
Miss Cynthia B. Rich u employed by
the milliner, Mrs. Harold Holmes.
Mrs. Mildred A. Norwood 10 spending .
few days with Miss Lsningwsu q Crow
heid, Mckinley.
Mrs. Julis Newman entertained the
ladies' aid sewing circle Thursday after
noon at the home of her sister, AFs. Levi
G. Rich. Some Of the ladies remained to
tea. A good time was enjoyed.
The funeral OF Miss Vergie Rowe was
held ct the church Sunday, Rev. Mr..
Haynes oficiating. The caskei WAS COW
cred with beautiful flowers, tokens Of lore
from schoolmates and friends. Nies Rowe
was nineteen years Of age. She leaves
besides her parents, one brothsE, Albert.
The family has the sympathy Of ths whole
community.
Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Sadie Eye
and Ars. Hannah Holden were riding mp
the street, whenone Of the hoidbacks be-
cams loose from tbs shaft. The hogse b.
came frightened, and ran, overturning the
carriage and throwing the occupants ont.
Mrs. Holden struck onher head. Her fAce
was bruised badly and her bad was in
jured. She was taken into the Jones
house, where she remained unconscious
for two OF three hours. Ars. Eye was
hurt about the back. Their many friends
hope 70 80 them al right in few days.
Oct. 8. KIM.
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always much interested in the order, and
~ long - her health permitted was faith
full in attendance. She leaves besides her
husband, one brother, 0eofKs p. Haven.
Funeral services were held at her late
homo Monday afternoon, Rev. p. A. A.
Killam, Of Ellsworth, officiating.
Evans Crabtree WAS home from Univsr-
sity Of Maine few days last week.
Carlyle Young, who has been working
in Bangor this summer, ID in town for .
few days.
Mrs. Cynthia Laws and Miss Alice Laws
left for Maiden, Mass, Friday, to spend
the winter with Mrs. /. II. Coggins.
Mrs. Susie Gamble, of Vineland, N. J.,
and Dsrryu Gamble, Of Warrington, D.
c., are guests OF o. W. Foss and wife.
Saturday afternoon the LAmoine base
ball team played the Hancock team on the
Crabtree field. The score was u to 10 in
favor OF Hancock.
The sympathy of the community 10 ex-
tended to I. H. Coggins and wife, Of
Maiden, Mass, in the loss Of their son
Kenneth. The body was brought here for
interment Saturday.
Oct. u. G,