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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15
LINCOLN.
DRESDEN.

Sydney Barton met with a serious
accident last week in the portable mill,
losing a part of one finger and badly
saving his wrist.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sanford Lewis. who
have been caring for E. F. Houdlette's
stock, haven returned to their
home in West \ Dresden. Mr.. Lewis
has a position as cook in a lumber
camp in Woolwich. ,...
The Methodist society in South
Dresden gave a supper at the church,
Friday evening for the benefit of Rev.
B. D. Hanscome, who is soon to leave,
for conference. 49,. p. 4,.
Mrs. Nellie Chism is i'll. She is at
tended by DR.. F. H. Dorr. 'taaag
Schools will begin in town April Is.
Mrs. Henry Groves is i'll.
Edwin F. Houdlette, who has been
passing the winter in Cambridge,
Mass. returned home last Saturday.
cooPER's MILLS.
Will Smith arrived Saturday from
Augusta.
Elisha Stearns' family has moved in
to the George Noyes house which has
been purchased by Charles Brann.
n. NJ. Leavitt visited his mother,
Mary E. Leavitt of Jefferson. Sunday.
There was preaching Sunday after
noon at the church by w. E. Overlook.
DRESDEN MILLS.
Tht Easter concert given at NJ E.
church Sunday morning was we'll at
tended in spite of the bad roads. A
very interesting program furnished ny
both old and young was given.
Maurice I3linn Is confined to the
house with a very bad cold.
Mrs. Benson Carney went to Port
land Monday to attend the funeral Of
her uncle, Mr.. Carlton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15

A large barge loaded with coal for
Hamilton & Co, arrived in port yester-
day forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15

A. the meeting last evening Of Her.
Lodge. r. & A. M. the Entered
HUI uantice degree was worked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15

-. and Mrs. S. w. Boyd went to
,as.land Yesterday to attend the
. Lettings Of the Grand Commandery,
~ n G, c..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15
HALLOWELL.

Mrs. c. p. Wilson went on a bust
ness visit to Portland yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15

A most interesting series. of meet
ings are being held in the. Congrega-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15

u,sc sadie Marson arrived home
.,aya4y after passing the winter
y .,S relatives in New York and Bos-
W. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15

Mrs. n, s. Lincoln arrived home
..sterday afternoon from a trip to
yew York and Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15

Miss Marjorie Herrick returned yes
terday to her home in Lexington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15

ION, Ii. A. ffarraden was in Rich
mond yesterday ON business connect
HIVE LIN, dhe Eastern Steamship Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15
GARDINER LOCAL MATTERS.

that every member will be present
The meeting Is to begin at 730.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15

= s smith & Co.'S lace curtain
Gale came in good time for house,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15

Mrs. G. a. Lane passed yesterday
with friends in Monmouth. F%-+irts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15

Mrs. Ena Harris ofss+eWiston is Wis
iting her mother, Mrs. Jennie Coombs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15
Local Notice.

Fresh from the grower, Easter lilies
at F. B. Wood. apr15d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15
Today's Concert.

Emblem" Bagley
Cyerture-"pi Concerto" Paudert
Waltz-"Blue Danube" Strauss
Seiection-"A Chinese Honeymoon" qst
fime), Talbot
american PATROL Meacham
Medley -"Squatter Sovereignty"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15

r. E. Peacock Of Kent's Hill was at
"A. F.. Stones Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15
NATIONAL HOME.

officer Of the day Capt. George A. L.
Snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15
WINTHROP.

= John Garland Isl visiting in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15

D., K: Merrill left yesterday for a
tffn to Boston. q ...n! y l..,...tl ~. :.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-10
ON FORGERY CHARGE
MAN IN UNIFORM AND WIFE
HELD FOR FLORIDA OFFICIALS.

Walter c. Dalton and his wife, Meza r,
Dalton. who give Jacksonville. Fla, as
their address. are being held by the local
police, pending instructions from the
Jacksonville authorities. the charge
against them being forging the names of
railroad officials on passes from the Flor
ida town to this city. They Were placed
In arrest yesterday afternoon by Detect
ives Tyser and Sears of the Washington
Terminal Company at the instance of the
Jacksonville Terminal Company. The
husband is detained at the sixth precinct
station house and the wife at the house of
detention.
1t is stated that Dalton was formerly
employed by the Jacksonville Terminal
Company, and had easy access to the
blank passes of the company. According
to the information in possession of the
local authorities. the man resigned his
position last Saturday. and the following
day Is alleged to have made out pass
for himself and wife to this city as u.
b. Smith and wife,
When the passes were presented on the
train. it is stated. the conductor re-
quired Dalton to sign the name written
on it. He suspected fraud after exami-
nation of the several signatures. and
communicated with the Jacksonville Ter
minal Company. kilograms were sent to
this CITY and the arrest of the pair fol-
lowed
At the time of his arrest Dalton wore
the uniform of captain of the Florida
state militia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-10
RARE LACES AND CURIOS.
Interesting Loan Exhibition at the
National Museum

An interesting loan collection of laces.
embroideries, fans, miniatures and pot
tery has been put OF exhibition at the
National Museum. Those who have con-
tributed to the display are Mrs. Roose-
vel. Mrs. James V. Pinchot. Mrs. Julian
James Mrs James S. Harlan the Misses
Trapier. Mrs Thomas +. Richardson. Mrs.
Charles w. Richardson, Mrs. Richard G.
Liz. Miss Martha c. Goldman Mrs. @. NJ.
Robeson Mrs. James s. Bowdoin, Mrs.
Elizabeth c. Hobson, Mrs. Elizabeth Spen-
Ger Biddle and Miss Olive Risley Seward.
The exhibition includes many rare laces
of widely varied make. Mrs. Pinchot' $
collection forming the nucleus of this
part of the exhibition. One unusual piece
was lent by Mrs. Roosevelt. Among
the embroideries and brocades are capes,
vestments and altar cloths, The largest
lot of embroideries has been placed by
Mrs Harlan. OF fans, Mrs. Pinchot has
len, a large number. Some are of the
periods of Louis XVI and the first en-
pire in France and of George III In Eng
land. while there are also included dainty
Spanish sticks and a carved fan, prob
ably of Chinese make. Among them are
several of Vernis Martin. painted. with
portrait of Nine. du Barry. Mlnla-
lures are represented. among others, by
a collection of delicate early french ana
English portraits belonging to Mrs. James.
Porcelains and pottery have also been
lent by Mrs. Charles w. Richardson. Mrs.
Thomas r. Richardson's collection in
cludes many curios In bronze. silver
enamel. ivory and precious stones. be-
sides a number of laces and embroideries.
Mrs Lay has lent score OF pieces or
stuffs and small boxes
Next fall 1t is expected to include in
the exhibition glass, ivory, jewelry. boxes.
hays and Ather classes of art work. for
which many examples have been prom
Used.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-10
NAVAL ACADEMY STARS"
Sixteen of Next Years Senior Glass
Got Marks of IS or Better.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, June 10-Tne COM
plete merit standing of the new first class
of midshipmen. which will be tlle grad
uating class of next year la. been de-
ternined from the examinations of TWO
weeks ago. and shows that Theodore S
Wilkinson of Myrtle Grove. Ia. is n. the
head of the class. having obtained a null
tiple of Odd % out of possible 40 Of the
course SO far.
Ralph D. Weyerba cher OF Boonesville
Ind, has moved up into -acond place and
is less than three points behind Wilxin-
son. Weyerbacher stood No :. AT the an
nual examinations in 1907. The class has
a membership of $50 and sixteen obtained
the star grade; that is. they received a
mark Of SO per cent or better for the
course this year against niae stars at
the last examinations.
There seems to be no doubt bit that
Wilkinson will take the honors O. his
class upon graduation next June. as he
has been at the head since he entered the
academy three years ago. Maryland has
the good quota of eight me1 ia. tll:. next
graduating class Among the class is
Luther Welsh, the lad from Kansas City,
Mo-. who through the use of a special
machine stretched himself to the required
height in order to pass the physicai ex-
animation for entrance into tie academy
Welsh Is one of the youngest members of
the class and is a bright scholar, standing
No. 4.
The standing Of the sixteen star" men
follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-10
HoNoRED GUESTS 1T SOCIAL.
Cardinal Gibbons and Rev. Russell
at Sunday School Function.

The Sunday school teachers OF
Patricks Church held social last even-
ing a the New Carroll Hall. The guest ~
honor was Rev. DR. William T. Russell.
rector of ST. Patrich's but an unexpected
guest was Ri. Rev. James Cardinal Glib
bons. who has been staying at st.
PatriIk's rectory this week.
The entertainment consisted of musical
numbers by ST. Patrick's Sunday school
orchestra. Miss Annie Connors. Miss Alma
Wright. and a comic sketch by Messrs.
John German. John o. Allen, Dennis Con-
nell and John Mirkling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-10
RECHABITEs TO ENTERTAIN.
Member of Order From Abroad to Be
Guests of Fraters.

A reception is to be rendered the Rech-
abites from abroad who are i'm the city in
Onward Tent room. 9Th and streets
northwest this evening, under the direc-
ton of High Chief Ruler Vowles. All
Rechabites in the city have been invited
and the High Tent officers who are in
the city will act as a COMMITTEES on re-
ception.
The ghost social OF Golden Rule Tent,
No 1854. Independent Order of Rech-
abites. was largely attended last evening
i'm Rechabite Hall. John p. Henderson,
Onward Purity. South Washington. Har-
mony Eagle and Eastern tents had del
egations at the meeting. High Chief Ruler
Vowles was also present.
Onward Juvenile Tent held meeting
in Rechabte Hall, 9TH and q streets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-10
Preferred Hanging to Life Sentence.

ATLANTA. Ga. June 10.-Sentenced to
life imprisonment for the murder OF his
wife. Jim Richardson, a negro. asked
Judge Roam of the superior court. criminal
division. yesterday if he could not he
hanged instead. and that right away. Jim
said that he murdered his wife and that
he was guilty. Judge Roam said he could
not grant the request.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-10
Famous Pony Express Rider Dead.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-. June 1O-William
Smith King. aged seventy-eight. Indian
fighter and one of the first riders the
famous pony express between st. Joseph
and the Pacific coast, in pioneer days. is
dead at his home in AmaZonia. Mo. For
forty-eight years he was employed by the
Burlington railroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-10
apl5. 80 %. my6. IL. 20. %. jes. 1917

mort Invest. last evening. and among other
business transacted was the appointment
of c. r Carroll TO arrange outing for
the children in connection with the men,
bers of South Washington Juvenile Tent
at an early date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-10

THE NIBRAH COTTAGE. BRADDOCK HGTS..
Md. now open: new house: newly furnished;
electric lights: bathrooms: high elevation: mag
nifcent scenery; excellent table; long distance
phone. Mrs. J. 4. HARDIN je9-It"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-10

ON-THE- BAY - MOST BEAU
tful summer home the Chesapeake Lux
uries of farm combined with pleasures Of Sea
shore. Mrs. 7. L. PRICE, Mcdaniel. Md.
ie10 5Ot-4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-10
SUM vi Err RESOR I S

The Star Resort Bureau has hand 500 different
booklets of Summer Hotels indexed and classified accord
cali at the main office of The Star and obtain any book
lets in which you may be interested. ::
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-10

In San Francisco CAL there is a move
ment to organize all the laborers of the
several departments of the municipality
into a new union The men of the fire de-
partment have asked the labor council
for information upon the subject of form
ing a union, TO work on lines similar to
the various unions affiliated with the
council.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-10
EDUCATIONAL.
IN WASHINGTON.

DEEP BREATHING; EXERCISE FOR THE DE
velopmeDt Of the respiratory muscles opening
the air passages. thus reducing disease of the
lungs and chest 10 a minimum; classes to be
formed.
JOHN f. RCEBSAM. DIR. NJ TIL.
HOURS. 2 to 6 pm. SIT I4th ST NV
8O15-91t7
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-10

An effort is being made by the unions
of organized labor in the District of Co
lumbia to prevent the awarding of gov
eminent contracts to firms and individuals
who will not employ union labor or OBJ
serve the eight-hour law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-10

The eight-hour law went into effect in
Marysville, Cal. Every contractor. builder
and employer gave notice that eight hours
Will constitute working day. There will
be no decrease in wages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-10

Describing the decrease of child labor
in Rhode Island the Labor Bulletin of
Massachusetts says: THE chief factory
inspector of Rhode Island in his annual
report said that i'm 1894, when the inspec-
ton bureau was created. the percentage
of child labor was as high as So. while
last year it was about 4.5, little more
than one-half
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-10

James T.. Etzler. until the last few years
a resident of Washington. recently scored
Il fiattering vote for councilman of Tam
pa. Fla. beating the second man i'm the
race. who had been a member Of the
council for the past two years, by a large
majority. Mr. Etzler is prominent in cir
cles Of organized labor i'm his adopted
home. and the vote he received showed
the esteem in which the voters Of his
home ward hold him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-10
Hotel DENNIS.
C III A [ f o M / E
THE LEEDS COMPANY.
mylI -52t, eSu.10
GALEN HALL,
HOTEL CORNELL

Maryland ave. and the Beach. few steps Of
Steel Pier. Superior location. An excellent modern
hotel with capacity of $50 Offering every ap-
pointmeut. With uneXcelled cuisine and service At
mv2O-f;nt.I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-10
Grand Atlantic Hotel,

Virginia ave. and the Beach. Atlantic City, n. ].
capacity. 600 guests. Hot and cold water in
sll baths. private and public Orchestra. Terms
American plan. ST. per week up: European plan.
S1.O0 per day up. Write for literat ure. Coaches
iel-.0u-l0 CHARLES z. COPE, Prop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-10

Every one of the 40 lamplighters in
Boston is member of the Lamplighters'
Union.
Mine workers affiliated with the general
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-10
ATLANTIC CITY. N. J.

Hotel Wiltshire, Ocean sinia sa ave. VIZ
Few feet Of Steel Pier. Improved throughout.
Capacity. $50. Private baths. elevator. etc. Or
rhe>tra. Cuisine If especial rNcellence. Special
June rates. $3.50 up weekly. booklet New
management HARRY BOTHMAN.
myIS- 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-10
DELAWARE WATER GAP. PA.

Refined service. and campn. grounds rented I
outing parties. Booklet. 4. H. SUPLEE.
jel0.Ot-4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-10

MAPLEWOOD. coaeo s"isnisfnl Pa .cnoo,
near Philadelphia. Wakes up Boys to the duties
If life Prepares 90 Boys for college business.
18th year. Large gymnasium. Dent. for Little
Roys Summer home. with tutoring optional.
Box 26 J. sHORTLIDGE. AN. Yale. Prin.
my 80 deSu00t-1
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-11-16
MARROW. ESCAPE FROM
SERIOUS ACCIDENT
MIR. and Mrs. Abe Renick Are Thrown
From Buggy. Horse Fright
ened and Starts to Run.

While rturning to their home In
the country late Saturday afternoon,
Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Renick had a mar
row escape. from serious injuries by
the horse they were driving running
off and upsetting the buggy in which
they were riding.
The accident occurred on the Lex
ington pike only a short distance
from town. One of the shafts on
the buggy became unlocked and this
excited the animal and he started to
running.
Mr.. Renick who was doing the
driving, seeing that the horse was
getting from under his control, tried
to steer7him into fence and in so
doing the buggy was upset.
Mrs. Renickas head struck mail
box and she was knocked unconscious
and a deep cash was cut over her
right eye. Mr.. Renick sustained a
wrenched back and numerous bruises
but neither his nor Mrs. Renick' S
wounds are regarded as serious.
Mrs. Renick was taken. to the home
of Mrs. Ed. Pace, opposite the point
where the accident occurred and DIR.
Ishmael was summoned and dressed
her wounds. She remained there all
night, being hurt too bad to be taken
home. She was removed to her home
in the country Sunday afternoon.
A telephone message from their
home Monday morning stated that
they were both resting easy and do
ing as well as could be expected.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-11-16
G. O.P. MAJORITY IS
Al ON THE ROLL CALL
Membership of New House of Repre-
sentatives is Republicans 2l9;
Democrats i72.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-The
temporary roll call of the House of
Representatives for the Sixty first
Congress has been completed and
published. 1t presents a complete
list of members of the new House,
as -shown by unofficial returns, and
gives the politics of them all. Ae-
cording to this publication the next
House will consist of 219 Republi-
cans and 172 Democrats. a total of
391, as against a total of 389 in the
House during the last session, of
whom 223 were Republicans and 1876
Democrats.
The result is net loss of four
from the Republican side and a net
gain of six on the Democratic side.
the discrepancy being due to pres
ent vacancies. All told, the Demo-
Gratis gained seventeen districts and
the Republicans twelve.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-11-16
MAIL SACK FROM THE LOCAL
POSTOFF|CE FOUND R|FLED
Robbers Stole Pouch Either in Transit From PoStfCe the Depot or
at Thu. Depot No Registered Letters We're in Sack

letters in the pouch. The pouch
was dispatched by the mail messen-
ger from the Winchester postoffice
at z q. M, Thursday. 1t was north
ern mail that goes south. on the L.
& n. at IL 100, and is transferred to
the north bound train on the same
road that passes here at 5 O'Clock,
a. m. The pouch was evidently
stolen either in transit from the
postoffice to the depot, or at the
depot.
The matter has been taken up by
the government Offices, and every
effort will be made to find the guilty
party or parties.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-11-16
SERVICES TO CONTINUE
DURING PRESENT WEEK
DR.. J. w. Porter, of Lexington, to
Preach at First Baptist Men
day Night.

There was a large crowd at the
First Baptist Church Sunday morn
ing and night Dr. Porter, the pas
tor, preached at night, and there were
three additions to the church. There
was good attendance at the meet
ing Monday with two additions.
DR.. Porter of Lexington, will
preach Monday night at 7:30 and
every morning at 1870 during the
week, and every evening at z 80.
Mr.. Weston and Mr.. Rash, of Lex
ington, will be in attendance to as
sist in the singing.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-11-16
EIGHT KILLED
IN RACE RIOT
Governor Haskell Rushes Troops to
Scene-KegrO Shoots An
Officer.

Okmulgee. Okla, Nov. 16.-Eight
persons were killed and ten others
wounded in a fight between Jim
Deckard, negro desperate, and law
officers.
The dead: Edgar Robinson, sheriff
OF Okmulgee county; Henry Klaber,
assistant chief of police of OkmuI-
gee; two negroes named Chapman,
brothers; Jim Deckard, negro; three
unidentified negroes.
The wounded; Steve Grayson. In
dian boy, fatally beaten; Vic Farr,
chief of police, shot through shout
der; deputy sheriff, name not learn
ed, arm broken; seven others, slight
Fly wounded.
The disturbance began at the St
Louis & San Francisco railroad stx-
ton, where Jim Deckard engaged I'm;
fight with an Indian boy, S463o
Grayso1, and beat him into insenaf-
bility with rock. Friends OF Gray
son notified the police, and when Po-
liceman Klaber went to the station
Deckard fed to bis house nearby.
barricaded himself in, and when Kar'
Der approached Deckard shot and in
stantly killed him. Sheriff Robinson
formed posse in few minutes and
hurried to the scene Part of this
posse was made-up of a group 0s
negroes, whom the sheriff commits
stoned as deputies. AS the posse ap-
preached the house Deckard opened
fire with a rifle, firing as rapidly a.
he could load bis. weapon. The sheFs,
if fell first, instantly killed.
Then five Of the negro deputies
were slain. Deckard's house was
soon surrounded by a frenzied mob
of armed men. Fire was set to q
house just north of Deckard's. Vol
/ leys were poured into Deckard's
house and he was shot down. He
was. seen to roll over on the floor,
strike a match and set fire to his own
house, which was soon a roaring fur
mace, in which his body was baked.
Deckard evidently had a large guam
tity Of ammunition stored in his
house, for many cartridges exploded
while the house was burning.
Governor Haskell at Guthrie was no
titled of the battle and of the bad
feeling between whites and negroes
that had grown out of. it and threat
ened a race riot. The governor at
once ordered the militia company at
Muskogee to prepare to go to Okmul-
gee, and a special train was made
ready to carry the troops, the COVER.
nor remaining at his Office to keep In
touch with the situation.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-11-16

For Presidency of United Mine Work.
ers Against Tom Lewis.

ers Against Tom Lewis.
Denver, Colo, Nov. 16.-Near1y all
the delegates to the twenty-eighth
annual convention Of the Americas
Federation of Labor made an excur-
sion to the mountains near Denver as
guests of local unions. Frequent ref
erence was made in conversation
among the excursionists to the fact
that it was the twenty-seventh anni-
versary of the founding of the organ
ization, now comprising 1,5S6,SS5
members, of which Samuel GomperD
has been president &c years.
One of the expected controversies
of the convention has been averted.
by the announcement of President
Thomas l.. Lewis Of the United Nine
Workers of America that he was not
a candidate for the vice presidency
Of the federation in opposition to
John Mitchell. 1t is understood that
Mr.. Mitchell will run against Lewis
for the presidency Of the mine work
ers, from which he retired year ago
Oh account of poor health.