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Evening journal., 1909-11-10
KNIGHT
JABS GOMPERS
Master Workman Says Fede-
ration Leaders Violated
the Law
ISLANDER TO SAY JUSTICE
WAS NOT METED OUT
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BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON. Nov. i0-A vitronic
denunciation OF President Gompers Sec
tary Morrison and Vice President John
Mitchell, the three American Federation
Of Labor officers who are concerned In
the famous contempt case" is contained
IN the annual report Of General Master
Worwman Simon Burns. head OF the
Order OF Knights OF Labor. now in ses-
sion here
Where is there more winful. pre-
meditated violation of law than i'm this
case?' queries Burns The action of the
so-calied leaders VIII be harmful for
years TO come whenever an attempt Is
made to secure legislation for the bene-
fit Of the worker. There is no trust
or combination Of capital in the world
that violates any more laws. or oftener
than the trust labor organizations. who
resort TO more dishonest, unfair. and dis
honorable methods towards their compe-
titors than any trust or combination in
the country"
Burns takes pains 10 indicate that his
censure is aimed particularly at the fed.
Grafton leaders and only generally at the
Organization as whole.
1T looks as II Gompers. Mitchell and
Morrison he explains. desire to do
something sensational so as to keer
themselves prominently before the pub.
lie"
Contrasting, Burns argues, that is Var
Cleaves or the Bucks Stove q Range Co
the real prosecutors of the contempt
charges against Gompers. Morrison and
Mitchell-had violated the terms OF ar
1 Injunction similar to that issued agains'
the labor leaders. there would be a tre-
mendous chorus" from the federation
officers.
1T is public slander." Burns states
''to say justice has rot been meted ou
TO organized labor and very citizen ex
actly alike I think the sentence Of th'
court severe and would have preferred e
have seen a fine levied. but we ar
given TO understand some OF these de
PENDANTS said they would never pay
hne or permit labor to pay IL for them
II will be a most surprising decision
should this case go 10 the United State
Supreme Court and the lower courts b
not sustained IN the rulings.
Evening journal., 1909-11-10
MOTOR CAR HITS
BIG BOULDER

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK, Nov. 1O-Frank Corey,
a chaufeur, and Jessie Mason. %. of
Williamsburg, are declared to be fatl-
~ hurt in the Flushing Hospital while
tour other men and three women are
severely bruised and cut. following the
collision OF an automobile. running
hfty miles an hour, with big boulder
on the boulevard near Flushing early
to-day. The automobile was owned
by Rodman Wanamaker. who is now
in Paris. and the police allege that il
was taken from the garage without
his permission.
According to the police the nartv
we're enroute to Flushing and the
chauffeur becoming confused while an
preaching road junction. tried 10
make sharp turn and hit the boulder.
The car is a complete wreck.
Evening journal., 1909-11-10
RACE TO SOUTH
POLE, PERHAPS
Captain Scott Issues a Friend
ly Challenge to Commander
Peary

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
LONDON. Nov. 1O-Csptain Robert
II. scott. who is preparing a British
expedition for a dash 20 the South
Pole, to-day issued a friendly challenge
10 America in the hope Of inducing
Commander Robert f. Peary to head
an Antarctic expedition, TO start stimuli
taneously with the Scott party. Scott
says that such an attempt by two
parties would provide fne race for the
Pole, and at the same time would be
Of immense value to science because
OF the exploration along different
routes.
Scott believes that despite Com
mander Peary's denial Of the report
that he would command an American
Antarctic expedition within the next
five years, the American explorer has
not yet fully abandoned the Antarctic
field Of discovery, as is shown by the
statement of one of his close friends
Yesterday TO whom the commander
hal expressed a desire TO invade the
Antarcti-.
Evening journal., 1909-11-10
DOVER WOMEN BAR
MEN FROM SHOW

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del, Nov. 1Q.-Prominent wo-
men OF Dover WILL this afternoon. take
part in a minstrel show. 60 be given be-
hind closed doors at the Dover Century
Club The two end men-well-known
young women. of Dover will be logged IN
black-face, darkey wool, full dress suits.
white vests, and white gloves. Some gags
on the men viii be fred at the inter-
locutor. a former president Of the club.
i've Got Ring on my Fingers; Bells on
my Toes" will be one Of the big song
hits to be sung by the tall end man
on the right No mere man" need apply
for admission, as he could not buy it for a
thousand dollars and even the janltor will
be told to take a walk.
Evening journal., 1909-11-10
WEIRD STORY
OF SCIENTIST
Mrs. BabCOCk Tells How She
Was Mentally ASSaSSinated
by Mrs. StetSOn
VIVDLY DESCRIBES A
NIGHTOF TORTURE
BY united Presa Leaaed snocial Nm.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
NEW YORK, Nov. io.-Mrs. Maud
Kissam Babcock. a former student and
Christian Science practitioner under Mrs.
Augusta y. stotson Of tho First Church
Ia this city insists that Mrs. Stctson tried
to mentally assassinate" her because
she opposed Mrs. Stetson's sway In this
city. She declares that Mrs. stetson used
every means Ia her powcr TO destroy
her" and her evidence against the New
York leader Is now In the hands OF the
leaders OF tho First Church In Boston
Mrs Babcock insists that sho gave all
OF an independent fortune she Inherited
10 the cause" the last $4,000 being do
mated TO the organ fund Of tho First
Church In Manhattan. She resigned from
the local church year ago and appealed
10 the Boston authorities for aid. They
summoned her 10 Boston and there she told
her experience.
Following a quarrel with Mrs stetson.
she declared, the latter opposed her in
every way. She then told the following
graphic story Of her mental assassina-
ton"
After an interview with Mrs Stotson
returned 20 my home In Cedarhurst. ]
knew that my husband would not return
20 New York until very late and went
10 bed and 20 sleep. AT midnight I was
awakened by an Icy blast sweeping
through the open window from New York
My teeth chattered. My heart huttered
Luminous waves rolled toward me Gov
cred with the faces OF the dead. 1 fell
just like a man being electrocuted. II
seemed lnded that my sould went on
from my body. and that I saw through
the walls Of the house. And IN this hou
o fagony ] saw Mrs. Stetson's blue eye
all around the room.
Il tottered from the bed lighted sll IN
testament. Opening # I chanoed upon IN
nfteenth chapter Of st. John. beglnn.nl
I am the vine. ye are the branches, an
falling upon my knees I began 10 rea
Il aloud.
q "Staggering to the bathroom 7 drew
n tub Of stoaming hot water and got In
It. I could not feel the temperature OF /
ie water I was as cold IN Il as during {
p frst moment when the icy blast Of [
re- death treatment enveloped me 7 reaiiz
e that no human arm r agency could defe
e me. I was wrestling not against he
= and blood but against principalitis
g against powers. against the rulers or Il
darkness Of this world. against spiritu
Continued on Second Page.
Evening journal., 1909-11-10
AUSTRALIA THREATENED
BY A COAL FAMINE

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
SYDNEY. N. S. Nov. 10.-The strike OF
the Australian coal miners continues to
spread and to-day the country is suffering
from a coal famine that promises to be-
come acute. Four other collieries are idle
to-day. Twelve other big mines are ex-
pected to join the strike to-day.
Coal is quoted at Thirteen dollars ton as
against seven week ago and many big
factories have been compelled TO shut
down.
So far there has been no disorder. 1t
has been found impossible to secure nom
union men 70 operate the mines and col
lieries but the owners declare they will
permit their property to stand idle before
they win give IN to the men.
Several ships laden with coal are en-
route here from japan,
Evening journal., 1909-11-10

Dover is anxious for another run of
the Delaware Automobile Associations
members TO that town. The residents
Of the Capitol have not forgotten the
roadability run held in June last, and
they want the motorists TO call again
and take others with them.
There is no doubt that the run of
the Delaware Auto Association TO
Dover promoted good feeling all along
the line The motorists never were
given more cordial reception. Now
Dover is arranging a carnival to open
it's new streets on Thanksgiving Day,
and the Dover residents want the VIII
mington automobilists to visit them
on that day and participate i'm the
festivities. From 5000 TO 10000 visitors
are expected for the day.
Among the features planned for
Thanksgiving Day in Dover is an auto
mobile race. part of the course Tor
which is to be over the new streets.
Several Wilmington automobilists to-
day said they would be glad TO go on
another run to Dover. and an effort
probably will be made by the Dover
committee to have the Delaware Auto
mobile Association to make hasty
plans for the Thanksgiving Day run.
A despatch from Dover to-day tells
of the elaborate preparations Dover is
making. and the hope that the automo-
bile run will be made from Whining
ton The despatch says:
Thanksgiving afternoon and evening
have been decided on for Dover's street
carnival in honor of the formal open
ing of the new paved streets. The
committee is sparing no pains moi
labor TO make the occasion the greatest
ever held in central Delaware.
The program, as now planned by
the committee, contemplates the at
! tendance at church and devotional ser.
Evening journal., 1909-11-10
ACCIDENTS BECOME
HABIT WITH HIM

CHESTER. Pa, Nov 1O-Three acci-
dents within as many weeks have prompt-
Cd John Hepworth. Of Upland borough.
near hero, 20 discontinue riding on troll
ley cars Following collision between
an Upland car and a Darby trolley in
which his left cheek was laid open. the
victim declared that ho would forego
street cars until tho apparent hoodoo is
routed.
Yesterdays accident occurred within
twenty feet Of the spot where Hepworth
fell while attempting to board a car last
saturday lie was unconscious for half
an hour.
About three weeks he was thrown while
alighting from trolley in Philadelphia
and was rendered unconscious.
Evening journal., 1909-11-10
MENACES THE
FRENCH COURT
Madame SteinheiI Threatens
to Tell Some Back Door"
History
JUDGE ABANDONS HIS
OBJECTIONABLE QUESTIONING
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PARIS. Nov. iO.-''I am becoming an
cry. Don't exasperate me any longer.
am defending myself cautiously be-
cause. unfortunately am obliged to-.
but II you drive me to g. / shall cease
TO be discreet DO you understand
These words in an undcrtone, pregnant
with significance gave a glimpse Of the
trump card with which Madame Mar
guerite steinheil. on trial Tor the murder
OF her husband. hopes TO win the game
for her life. Her tone was hard and
menacing as she flashed this reply to
Presiding Judge De Wales. who. in the
confusion attending the opening Of to-
days session put sharp question which
threatened to damage her defense.
Judge. jury. lawyers and spectators saw
grave possibllities-scandal and disgrace
for officials high in the life OF the Frencr
repubnc-if Madame Steinheil revealed
the back door history" of her attempts
to rule France through her lovers. The
names of peers. presidents and princes
would be sure TO figure I'm a recital Of
he intrgues, which characterized he
salon.
De Wales evidently understood. IL
glanced apprehensively at the accused
woman, and then abandoned the obiee
tionable line Of questioning.
Madame steinheil's threat to be "in'
discreet" was undoubtedly the result
] aI "a flor Hu IN
consideration OF the testimony givef
yesterday afternoon which damaged
her case more than any since the tria
began. Newspaper men testified tina
she had asked TO be killed, or 10 h'
allowed 70 kill herself the morninI
after the crime was discovered. on
Of them, NJ. Barby, said that she an'
Mariette, the Steinheil cook. had mutu
ally agreed to conceal all
To-day's quiet menace has led spec
tators IN the court TO ask II there ma
not be an unspolyen understandin
under the central figures in the cas-
; What secrets OF ofhcial life Madam
Steiuhel possesses may never
known, and. she is the manner OF pc
son who would know and use the az
vantage given her by knowing SUI
secrets The fear OF disgraceful revel
J tions involving French ohlcialdom ms
, account for the attitude of the coui
which while II pursues the brut
methods Of the inquisition toward Il
n prisoner, mysteriously fails TO folio
up promising lines OF questioning Wit
for the conviction Of the woman. II
present effort of the court seems
e. make as much Of a surface appearing
e Of prosecuting Madame Steinheil o
possible without getting at the fundo
mental facts i'm the case.
Evening journal., 1909-11-10
DOVER ASKS FOR ANOTHER
VISIT OF THE AUTOISTS

vices i'm the morning and no sport or
feature of the jollification will be ar
ranged to interfere with a general de-
votional observance during the morn
ing.
The first event Of the afternoon. il
is expected. viii be the conclusion Of
the automobile run from Wilmington
An effort will be made TO have tho
Delaware Automobile Association. or
unattached motorists to come from
Wilmington. fifty ears strong Then
there will be a speed race for the auto
mobiles extending around Foxhall
woods and back into Dover, finishing
at the wire at the public square.
Dovers Green" An effort will be
made 70 police and keep clear the new
bitulithic pavement Of State street by
officers and members of Companies B
and G, Organized Militia of Delaware.
these citizen soldiers to be sworn in
by the mayor. II will be necessary Ia
keep the speedway" absolutely clear
of men, women and particularly OF
children, and it will require careful
policing.
The horse races will follow the auto
mobile try-outs. The street, up to this
time alive with gaily-decorated auto
mobiles, will be cleared of everything
except entered horses and their drivers
The start in each class will be made
at the residence of former Senator
Alice, on North State street. and the
finish wire will be at the Court House
giving the horses a speedway OF near.
ly a half mile, straight Because OF
the smooth street, the horses will moi
be allowed 70 score, as some of then
would be thrown in the taking up. but
| the rule viii be TO walk back to the
chalk line. turn quickly and ''gei
away" the horse that gets OFF thu
] quickest having the big advantage
Evening journal., 1909-11-10
TAFT SPEAKS
tn EDTT0RC
AZ AUAAVND
Tells Of His Experience as
Reporter For Cincinnati
Paper
ALSO ADDRESSES COLORED
PEOPLE AT RICHMOND
~ unItea rress Leasad spseIaI We.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
RICHMOND Va, Nov. 10-The
principal feature of President Tafts
day in Richmond was his informal ad-
dress TO the Virginia Press Association
In the House chamber at the capitol
this afternoon. Tho Presiden was
warmly received.
I'm spite of the fact" said the Presi-
dent. "that we often get out Of patience
with the press, at times we find that
We need Il badly" He related an
incident Of his present trip, when at
Butte. Mont. he went down into a
copper mine 1900 feet beneath the
earth's surface and while there had
half a dozen newspaper men IN an
iron cage under his feet.
For the first time In my career"
said the President, u had the press
Just where / wanted Il. But I soon
discovered. and here is where the
moral Of the story is found. that
couldn't get to the surface without
taking them with me-"
Il began what career I have as a
newspaper reporter in Cincinnati at
/ So a week. I was law reporter on the
paper and the work gave me an OPP
lportunity TO pick up some knowledge
other assignment except once when I
was sent to the Democratic convention
Of $780, the convention that nomi-
mated General Hancock for the presi-
ldency.
THE trip just ended has been full
of qualification 20 me for l have been
received with the utmost cordiality
leverywhere. We are an Industrious
loyal people and every class is anx-
ious 20 show it's hospitality to and
interest in the man. who for the time
being represents the head Of the gov
ernment"
Addresses colored Folk.
After speaking to the newspaper men
and women President Taft addressed
the Leading coiored citizens OF Rich
mond He dwelt largely on the op.
, portunities open for the negro rae
/, in agriculture.
d. Webster Davis, a prominent col
n lored man OF Richmond replied to II
y President. thanking Taft for his PEI
i. Pile and assuring him that all the mer
y bers OF the negro race hav6 tdSalth
f.,,l,c;ssel,..... taish lp their c2
n in God. and faith ia their Presiden
President TAFT arrived here early T.
- day and was drive nat once to the hon
T" OF Governor Swanson where he brr q
B. tasted with the governor and a part
70 OF invited guests. He viii remain her
Il until 515 this afternoon when the fina
liaunt TO Washington will be begun
Evening journal., 1909-11-10
P. o. EMPLOYEES
TO BE ENTERTAINED

An invitation received by the postof-
ice employees from the Young Mems
Christian Association. TO be the auests
Of that organization ~ the Y. NJ q A
hall, on next Tuesday evening. has been
accepted. All amusements at the build
ing will be open to the men and they will
be royalty entertained.
The employees Of the postofiee will meet
at the postofice on the night in ques-
tion, at 7s0 o'clock. and proceed in a
body to the y. NJ. c. A. Hall
The committee in charge Of the arrange
ments is comprised Of Ernest Henderer.
Joseph Camperson, George sasse, West
Evening journal., 1909-11-10
One Dead From Razor
Slash That Sewers Head;
Other Dying From Pistol
Wound.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 10-Jealousy
over a woman whose husband, eight
years ago committed the "Manayunk
mattress murder" one of the most re-
voting crimes in the history of the
city. caused two men to-day to engage
in a duel that resulted in the death
of one and the fatal wounding of the
other.
The encounter occurred at the board
ing house of Mrs. Jennie Mel, when
Angelo Delasco almost severed the
head OF Louis Fest his rival. Delasco,
himself bleeding from two bullet
wounds, held a crowd at bay and with
Evening journal., 1909-11-10
GIVE BEDS TO THE
new HOSPITAL

The physicians who are arranging to
open the Physicians and Surgeons Hos
pital at Eighth and Adams street expect
TO have the institution open for public
inspection about Thanksgiving day or
December l.
Already about twenty beds have been
donated by different persons as part OF
the furnishings, and a complete outfit for
the surgical operating room is expected
by the time the hospital is ready to re.
ceive patients.
Evening journal., 1909-11-10
SOMEWHERE
PERHAPS IN CHINA

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
CLEVELAND. Nov. 1O-Father Cd
onbach's seismograph at st. Ignatius
College observatory. recorded an earth
quake early this morning, which last
ed % minutes Father Odenbach says
il was between 10000 and 1900 miles
distant and likely in Japan or China.
The initial shock was recorded at 1875
a. m. The main shock began at 1859
and lasted until 1.21. and the final ini-
tial was recorded at 150 a. m.
"The shock was peculiar said Father
Odenbach. "in that il was most pro-
rounced from east 10 west. The ma
iority Of the quakes are from north
TO south"
Evening journal., 1909-11-10
TO PUT END TO THEFT
CT MILK BOTTLES

The Retail MIX Dealers Association
is greatly annoyed by the theft re-
Gently Of many empty milk bottles
from the doorsteps Of houses about the
city.
The association has determined to
put an end TO the thefts, II possible.
and a reward Of S25 has been offered
by the association. through Charles H.
Burris. the secretary, for the arrest
and conviction Of anybody stealing
milk or empty bottles.
Evening journal., 1909-11-10
CITY ELECTION DISTRICTS
NOT YET INCREASED

Although the Department Of Elections
is considering the subject OF providing
additional election districts in the city,
no action was taken at the regular meet
ing Of the department last night maps
showing the city wards not having been
received by the department. 1t is under
stood 10 be the intention Of the depart
ment to create the proposed new districts
in the Fifth. Seventh, Ninth and Tenth
wards.
Action on the subject may be taken at
the next meeting of the department.
Evening journal., 1909-11-10
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1o.-Unsettled
weather will continue tonight and
Thursday over the eastern half Of the
country, with occasional rains over the
northern districts and showers in the
South Atlantic States. Temperatures
will be higher.
Forecast till p. m. Thursday;
1 For Delaware-cloudy tonight and
Thursday; moderate east to south
winds.
Evening journal., 1909-11-10
ATLANTA GUESTS
In PERIL OF FIRE
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BY United Press Leased Special Wire
ATLANTA. Ga, Nov. 10-A number
of guests in the Hotel Windsor-Clifton
were carried from their beds uncon-
scious from smoke to-day. as the re-
suit of a fire in the Western and At
lanitc Railway terminal adjoining.
Most of them are tourists who are in
the city attending the automobile
races. For some time the flames
threatened the entire retail district, in
the heart of the city where the burn
ing building was. but were finally ex-
tinguished with but $4,000 loss. All
of those who suffered from the smoke
will recover.
Evening journal., 1909-11-10
Announee Thelr MarrIaae.

Announcement has been made of the
marriage of Samuel Pilkington and
Miss Naomi Kane Of Chester. The
wedding took place on September
and was performed by Rev. G. w.
Wolfe
Evening journal., 1909-11-10
viii Open Water Bond Bids.

The finance committee Of City Coun-
ell will open bids at noon tomorrow in
the office of the city treasurer for the
100000 water bond issue The bonds
will bear four per cent. interest.
Evening journal., 1909-11-10
Married in Wilmington.

Announcement has been made Of the
marriage OF Miss Margaret Harper and
Alfred Hankins. both of Chester The
was performed October ~
by the Rev. V. p. Northrup- The young
couple will live In York. Pa.
Evening journal., 1909-11-10

Suicides Body Remains Unclaimed
Coroner Gaynor is awaiting word
from relatives of the unidentified man
who committed suicide by throwing
himself in front of a train on Sunday.
The body remains at the morgue.
Evening journal., 1909-11-10
CHRYSANTHEMUMS HERALD
THANKSGIVING SEASON

The approach Of Thanksgiving is made
evident in the number of flower stands
that have occupied the street markets
Many beautiful blooms are now available
II is expected that the coming Thanks
giving will be even more Of a flower
THANKSGIVING than it was last year.
Chrysanthemums. the priced bloom Of the
football season. are especially popular.
and flower sellers in the markets are
selling them without trouble.
Evening journal., 1909-11-10

Past Commander Ross at Camp Fire.
Past Commander Daniel Ross, OF the
Wilmington G. A. R., was one OF
number of visitors to a camp fire of
wilde Post G. A. r., OF Chester, last
night. About 200 veterans and their
friends attended.
Evening journal., 1909-11-10

The man who feels that
If will not pay TO advertise
his business, needs 10 find
out what is the matter with
his business.