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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-18
SAY UNIONS TRIED
TO HARM ENGINES
Inside Men" Make Charges
in Railroad Cases.

Kansas City. Nov 1T.-P Z. Sweeney
and w. G. Owens. machinists' appren-
tees. or sedaIia. Mo- told Judge Lat
shaw. in Criminal Court to-day, that
union leaders In the striking railroad
shops had plotted TO destroy property OF
the Missouri Pacific. On the strength
OF their confessions warrants have been
issued for various leaders OF the strlk-
ing maohinists.
Their names will not be made public
until after their arrests are made. In
the confessions Owens and Sweeney said
they were what is known as Inside
men, In other words. they were TO go
TO work under aliases as nonunion men,
and then accomplish destruction OF the
property OF the company by doping
the bearings OF engines and machinery
with emery, dust. and steel chips. This
they did. Sweeney and Owens said, in
Argenta, Ark. and in Kansas City.
The first job, they said, was done in
Argenta last September, when they ,,:seed
chisel and capsule filled with Nsteel
chips and emery dust in the great lathes
used for turning out locomotive car
wheels, each machine being valued at
$50, 600
The attempt was discovered before
much damage was done Sweeney and
Owens then came to Kansas City and
went TO work in the East Bottoms shop
They placed emery capsules in an en-
CINE on November :. The result was that
when the engine was ordered out for
service 1t ran to the yard limits and then
stopped. with the driving rods torn off, as
result of the friction OF the emery
dust and Clipped steel.
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CANADA PARLIAMENT OPENS
Earl Grey, Governor General, Reads
Speech from Throne.
Reciprocity with United States Is
Touched on I'm Address to
Members of Houses.

Ottawa, Nov. 1.-THE third session OF
the eleventh Parliament OF Canada was
opened with much ceremony and pretty
bit of color this afternoon by Earl Grey.
the governor general. King Georges per-
sonal representative, who was driven 20
the Parliament buildings and escorted by
dragons.
Earl Grey read the speech from the
throne in English and in French. after
sembled in its chamber, and after few
pleasantries and an exchange OF compI-
ments between the government and the
opposition, it adjourned until Monday,
when >the real business OF the session
will begin. The speech from the throne
referred to the reciprocity question as
follows:
1.-THE desirab.lity OF more equitable
tariff arrangements between the United
States and Canada has long been felt
on this side of the border The COM
mercial policy OF the republic has not
hitherto favored imports from Canada.
We have bought largely from the United
States, but they have bought much less
from US In return"
That the Conservative party intends to
steal Sir Wilfrid Laurier's thunder was
made evident this afternoon just before
Parliament adjourned, when A S. Meg
hen, Conservative member for Portage
La Prairie. introduced the following reso-
luton and gave notice that he would
call It up for discussion next Monday:
THAT. IN the opinion OF this House, a
substantial reduction In the import duties
on agricultural implements is now due
the agriculturists Of Canada, and in
Just accord with the true principles Of a
protective tariff"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-18
AVIATOR GOES UP
In SO-MILE GALE
White Braves Wind at the
Philadelphia Meet.

Philadelphia. Nov. i'm the teeth Of a
30-mile breeze. Grahame- White took the
air this afternoon at Point Breeze track
and gave the crowd present a bewildering
exhibition OF what an aeroplane can do.
Drexel said IT was certain death for a
man 20 fly a machine in the gale that
was blowing. He urged Grahsme- White
to abandon the attempt, but the English
man man replied that the success of the
weeks meet depended largely upon the
opening day. and II there was no flying
to-day the people would not attend to-
morrow.
Two disappointed spectators were Miss
Alice Mauran. OF this city, and Miss Ed
wilma Post, OF New York who had made
arrangements with Grahame- White TO
ascend with him to-day. Because OF the
strong wind blowing at o'clock /he
declined 10 take them up in his Farman.
lie promised. however. 10 give them a
ride later
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Big ATTENDANCE
AT HORSE SHOW
Detail of Traffic Squad Cen
ter Of Interest.

New York, Nov. 17.-All were under ar
rest at the National Horse Show at Mad
ison Square Garden. that is. the attention
OF all was arrested. when a troop OF
mounted police was in command OF the
ring. It was a detail OF the traffic squad
There was a large attendance and in the
afternoon and evening there was plenty
to keep tho 0nlookers interested.
The horse show committee announced
that the judges had quite overlooked
Lieut. Prookes bay mare Alice in the
jumping contest on Wednesday, and her
fine score, Four Canadian horses had
swept the awards. the winner being Lieut.
Clifford Sifton, jr's Wasp, on the re-
view OF their notes the judges decided
that Lieut. BTo0ke's marc had equaled
this performance. and awarded a prize
to her equal in value to that won by
Wasp.
At the close Of the afternoon session
the standing OF the three leaders In wins
of blue ribbons in heavy harness classes
were W. H. Moore. Il; Paul A. Sorg. 3,
and c. W Watson. 3. Mr.. Watson's luck
turned to-day for the good. and stimuli
taneOusly came an announcement that he
is the fav0rite for election by the new
Democratic majority in the West Virginia
10 succeed Nathan b. Scott.
Mrs. George J. Gould made her first
appearance at the show about $50 o'clock
tonight. She was accompanied by Miss
Vivian Could Lord Decies. and Lieut..
Brooke. Theg caused some sensation
as they came down the boardwalk, and
crowd quickly gathered in front of the
Gould box. for Mrs. Gould was always
favorite. Lord Decies wore the uniform
OF a major OF the Royal Horse Artillery.
Mrs, Gould a black velvet costume,
black satin coat. q black hat trimmed
with blue plumes, and sable furs. Miss
Vivian was daintily dressed in white
chiffon. She wore a silver gray hat
trimmed with silver white feathers and
silver velvet. and gray coat trimmed
with skunk.
Mrs. Oliver Hartman wore a black
chiffon and lace costume, a black CO.
lonial hat trimmed with white wings, and
her adoTnments were pearls.
Mrs. Joseph Z. Widener. Of Philadel
phia, wore blue costume trimmed with
white net embroidered with gold, a black
hat trimmed with aigrettes.
Miss Eleanor Sears wore q lavender
dress. a big lavender hat trimmed Vath
plumes. and an ermine coat.
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TELEGRAPH BRIEFS.

Easton. Pa. Nov H.-Just after he had stuck =
hog with knife while butehering to-day Hannibal
W Bateman. aged fOrty-eisht. was stricken with
conyulsi0ns and died almost instantly.
New York Nov. lion December 50. 900 600 Red
Cross seals, designed for Christmas packages VIII
be placed on sale throughout the United States 1t
is planned 70 have that date known Seal Day. -
Trenton, n. J.. Nov T-Heart failure caused the
sudden death Of George Kleinkanf, a barber while
he was shaving a customer in his shop In Sweets
avenue.
Briston, England, November l7.-Three men were
killed and tWenU-seyen Others hurt. some Of them
fatally when the cage in tho shaft Of St. Georges
colliery fell 500 feet today.
Lexington, KY Nov. l7.-car sizemore. mem
Der Of a notorious feud family was assassinated
early to-day in the Leslie County mountains Luther
Jones and Ballard Napier. membes Of a rival clan,
have been arrested.
Seattle. Wasa., Nov H.-Horace O. Hendry,
banker and philanthropist, obtained city license
to-day 20 do business a pawnbrokeE and will
lend small sums Of money at & low rate Of interest
to needy persons.
San Diego. Cal, Nov. l7.-Acceptance Of the inyi-
tation 10 break gr)md for San DiegOs Panama
California Exposition has been received from Comte
Jacques do Lesseps. The bird-man who recently
h Baltimore.
Wheeling. W. Va. Nov. H.-John stin. aged
seventeen years. was killed in the woods near here
while hunting He stumbled over log and in fall
ing the gun discharged. The fun charge struck
him in the side Ct the face.
BETHANY W Va. Nov. r.-Within the past
month gifts ssgregating So 900 have been turned
into the treasury Of Bethany College and prospects
are bright for further endowment Of s25 600 within
short time. The future Of the college never look
ed brighter
Austin. Tex, Nov. 1.-THE railroads entering
Texas FROM the north and east brought in more
than 1000 homeseekers yesterday and today. In
the party are 500 American farmers from points in
Canada. who are seeking location.
Albany Nov. 1.-THE United Bankers CORPORA
ton OF New York was Incorporated to-day, with a
capital OF 100000. 10 purchase hold and dispose
Of stocks bonds. and stheF evidences Of indebted
ness The directors are Frank w. Wheeler. james
II. Sonmer. george H. Sweet. S. Francis Walsh,
Of Detroit; George Z, GsThart and Frederick w.
PaTke, Of New York.
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TO-DAY IN HISTORY.
Establishment of Standard Time-November Is.

business and throw their lines into con-
nection with the Washington ohseFva-
tory. IL is so arranged that the saunders
all over the lines make a stroke each sec
ond during the Ave minutes until noon,
except the twenty-ninth OF each minute.
the last i've seconds Of each OF the first
four frasautes. and the last ten seconds OF
the nth minute; then follows the final
stroke at each noon.
This affords many opportunities for the
correction and setting or timepieces
throughout the country. The Western
Union company also operates a system
OF some $4,000 clocks, which automatically
set themselves by the noon signal each
day.
In addition TO the Washington signals,
many smaller obseryatories determine and
distribute time in a similar way 70 Jew
elers and local railroad lines In most
Of the larger seaports. time balls are
dropped at noon, and give mariners al
opportunity TO correct their chronOmeters.
Fire companies aid in the distribution OF
time IN many locilities by sounding bells
at certain specified times each day. thus
affording the public a convenient source
OF correct time with a reasonable de-
gree of accuracy.
The correction and distribution of
standaFo Tune is system IN itself, quite
indispensable TO the success OF the in
dustrial world.
November is. 175, the New England
States were shaken by an earthquake
OF considerable intensity. It IS the date
Fort Mercer, n. J., was evacuated by
the British IN III. To-day is the birth
cay OF Pierre Bayle, critic and author,
tI64O; Sir David WillIie, painter Q7s5);
Eliza Leslie. authoress Q7sO; Jonathan
Worth, the North Carolina statesman
1SO2); Asa Gray. botanist OSLO: Louis ].
NJ. Daguerre. the inventor Q7sD: Franz
Sigel, the distinguished soldier QS2D, and
John A J. Creswell. Postmaster General
under Grant. To-day is the date OF the
death Of Cardinal Pole Q55S: DR.. T. F.
Dihdin, author Qs40. and Prof Edward
Forbes, naturalist QS5s)
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-18
SUGAR COMPANY IS HELD.
Court Says Concern Stole Water
from City of New York.

New York. Nov. 17-Ex-Judge Morgan
J. O'Brien acting as referee in the suit
brought by the American Sugar Refining
company for a permanent injunction re-
straining the city OF New York from
shutting of It's water in the Williams
burg refinery because the company viii
not pay q claim Of $685. 500 for water which
the city alleges the sugar trust got tres
by fraud, handed down decision to-day
denying the injunction and holding that
the sugar trust did steal the citys water.
This leaves the city free to go about
collecting its bill after twenty days. after
which period il may shut off the sugar
company's water If settlement is moi
made.
In handing down his decision agsins
the American Sugar Refining Company
Judge O'Brien gives it as his opinion that
the amount Of water which the sugar
trust is accused Of having stolen is much
greater than the facts laid before him az
referee seem TO warrant. II is charged
that during the six-year period the COM
pany got by fraud 100000 gallons day.
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OF course, what | am after is
your patronage. But | WANT
TT STRICTLY ON THE MER-
IT OF MY WORK. Business
is business. There is no senti-
ment about it. If | can give you
B Z 7 T Err SATISFACTION
than you've been getting, natural
ly you will want Us TO MAKE
YOUR CLOTHES.
| think ! can-and because I
think so | don't hesitate to ask
for your tailoring account. It's
human nature TO think ones own
is best. But | am not prejudiced
in my own favor without good
reason. | have surrounded my
self with the BEST FACILI-
TIES. Assuredly. there isn't
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-18
SEAT WILL BE CONTESTED.
Representative-eIec CurIey Con.
vieted % Federal OfEense.

On the grounds that ne was convicted
and served a sentence for~an offense
against the United States. Representa-
tive-elect James NJ Curley, Of Boston.
will have his right TO sit in the House
contested.
Curley served a sentence Of one year
IN the Boston House Of Correction sew
eral years ago for impersonating an
other in civil service examinations.
Shortly after his release he was elected
to the Massachusetts State Legislature,
but that body refused to receive him as
member.
He has served several terms in the
board of aldermen in Boston and has
been president Of the body. He is one
of the most influential and prominent
Democrats in Boston.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-18
WILL RECEIVE 100000.

Former WashingtOnian VIII Get
Estate of Little Son.
Joseph II. Bradley, formerly Of George
town, now of Montgomery County, Nd,
as the heir to his infant son, who died
July l6 last. will receive 100000. third in
terest in the estate of the late Mary G.
Parrish, of Luzerne County. Pa.
Mr.. Bradley has been asked by the
American Security and Trust Company.
which has charge Of the estate. 10 take
out letters of administration on the es-
tate. He has paid all the claims against
his sons estate. and. as there are no
brothers or sisters, the father. IS entitled
to all. He is represented by Attorney S.
Duncan Bradley.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-18
TAILORING TALKS
By ]. FRED CATCHELL
928 Fourteenth Street

cutter in Washington who has
better success than Mr.. Van
Doren. He throws his whole tai
ent into every garment he cuts.
His intcrestis conferred on giving
YOU the best that can be pro-
duced. You'll find both he and
me more critical than you'll be
yourself. The result is you can
not help getting the BIZ S T
SERVICE. And there's that self
imposed safeguard for YOU
Eft or No Pay'-with no de-
post paid to bias your judgment.
You cannot know until you try
us-and we'll have you on our
books for a SECULAR customer
after that.
CTo BE cONTINUEDl
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Aero Corporation Formed.

Albany. Nov 1.-THE International
Aviators, with principal offices at Fly
Mountain. Ulster County. has been incor-
porated, with capital OF $4,000. to give
exhibitions and demonstrations OF aero
planes, flying machines, and balloons, and
to operate practice grounds for such ex-
hibitions. The directors are Alfred J.
Moisant, John B. Moisant, and Adoiph
f. T. Upperman, Of New York.
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TOLSTOI FIGHTING
BATTLE FOR LIFE
Recovery Now Depends Upon
Condition of Heart.

st. Petersburg, Nov. H.-At 10 o'clock
tonight Tolstoi was still gravely Ill. al
though his temperature was lower and
his respiration quieter than earlier in the
day. when he was alternately unconscious
and delirious. His heart action continues
to be weak. His doctors will not allow
Countess Tolstoi and the children in the
sick room, fearing che effect Of excite
ment on their patient. The counts daugh-
ter Alexandra does ali the nursing with
the physicians.
It is/stated that the holy synod yester-
day discussed the attitude OF the church
toward Count Tolstoi and that In conse-
auence of a report by the Bishop OF Tula.
who recently visited him at Yasnaya Po-
Llama. decided to relax its previous sever
ity, although no announcement of the
withdrawal OF the accommodation pro-
nounced against Tolstoi Will be made
The counts friends Indignantly repudiate
the suggestion that he has changed his
views or In any way sought a reconciiia-
ton with the church.
It is reported late tonight that the
crisis In Count Tolstoi's catarrhal infiam-
nation OF the lungs has passed and thai
his recovery now depends on his heart.
TIrnEyra.Ia ria last longer n thu Ydxok ends are
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SIMPLIFIED SPELLING o. K.
school Board Allows It's Use In the
Central Review.

Following the appearance OF the Central
High School Review with simplified spell
ing, the school board, after a conference.
is of the opinion that there is nothing
wrong In the use OF the new way Of spell
ing
When the question arose as to whether
this form OF spelling would be allowed In
a school paper the father or the editor,
William f. Edgerton. wrote to the board
OF education asking that his son be al
lowed to use simplifled spelling in his
paper. Permission was granted.
The Review viii appear for the rest Of
the year with spelling according to the
rules laid down by Col. Roosevelt
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FURNITURE CARRIED OFF.
Loan Company Sued for Damages
by Man and Wife.

The New York Loan Company was
made the defendant yesterday In suit
filed by Mr. and Mrs. William Hall for
$500 damages. alleging that the com
pany stripped their home OF its furniture
during their absence. resulting in public
comment and damage 10 the family.
1t is alleged that the agents OF the loan
company gained admission TO their home,
sS4S Eighth street northwest. and car
ried away nearly all the household effects
to satisfy a claim of SIS.
This sum. IL is alleged by the Plaintiff.
they borrowed on March IS, and that the
note would not mature until November
10. but Notwithstanding that fact the loan
company had its agents carry away their
beds. tables. and chairs. They assert
that they were left practically homeless
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Hackenschmidt Wins nout.

Boston, Nov. 17.-George Hacken-
schmidt, the former worlds champion
wrestler. defeated Maurice do Riaz. the
Swiss champion, in two straight falls
here tonight. The Russian secured the
first fall in eighteen minutes and the
second in fifteen minutes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-18
BAPTIST CONVENTION ENDS.

Columbia AssOciatiOn Completes
TIArty-third Session.
The thirty-third annual meeting OF the
Columbia Association OF Baptist Churches
held its final exercises yesterday at the
Fifth Baptist Church. Slx-and>a-half and
z streets southwest
Rev. f. W. Johnson delivered the In
vocation al the evening session, while
William Wistar Hamilton, TIL. D., d. D..
spoke on Jesus, our example as a per-
sOnal worker
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Cubans Defeat petroit.

Havana, Nov. 1.-THE game to-day be-
tween the Almendares and Detroit base
ball clubs resulted in victory for the
Cubans by a score Of to /.
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GIVEN UP AS LOST.
German Balloon, with Three Men
Aboard, Cannot Be Found.

Berlin, Nov f7.-The balloon saar,
which assembled Sunday with two military
officers and a civilian aboard. and has not
since been heard o. has been given up as
lost. The torpedoyboats which searched
the North Sea for the balloon have given
up the hunt and returned.
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UNITED STATES COLLEGE OF
VETERINARY SURGEONS.

- NV. WASHINGTON. n. O.
Rated Glass HAn By u. s. Government.
SEVENTEENTH SESSION OPENS SEPT IS 1919.
Large hospital and clinic. New building and
completely equipped operating and clinical noonnA
Meteorological pathological. and clinical laboEa-
tones and lecture rooms. Everything oOmpiets.
WRITE FOR CArADOG-
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Dover, England, Nov H.-TwelTe man verS res
cued from French steamer which was destroyed
b ars. aad hs0usht hsss to-day on iusSes.
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OCOUNTANO INsTRU CTION
Preparing for G. p. A. degrees and professional ca
reer. Washington School q Aecountancy. conducted
by y. NJ C. A. Institute soicits personal confer
sncs with prospective students Individual instrae-
ton plan permits enrollments al any time. Address
Director. WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF ACCOUNT
ANCY. I736 G st. ~
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EXCURSIONS.
EORFOLK Z ELsRINGTOH sIELHBOLT GO.

MODERN STEEL PALACE STEAMERS
LV Warrington LE. Norfolk
daily, 6.45 p. m daily, 8 90 p M
Ar Old Point Comfort LY. Old Point Comfort.
daily, $50 a. m. daily. 90 ?. IA
Ar Norfolk Ar. Washington
daily. S 90 a. m daily 90 =. M
Thru Tickets OF Sale 70 All Points South.
With Etopovers At Old Point Comfort and Norfolk
NEW YORK AND BOSTON BY SEA.
City Ticket Once, Bond Bldg. NX.aE. & 18th nv.
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Umbrella nbs last longer II thu pivot ends are
e1ed 10 prevent rHstinG
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LYME CENTER.

Forest Dimond of Greenfield,
Mass, is passing his vacation in
town.
Florence Fling of Melrose arrived
in town last week to visit relatives
and friends.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs H NJ
Bryant quite a number Of the
neighborhood gathered Monday eve
July 18th. Mr. Herbert Smith Of
Concord, formerly Of London, Eng,
and who by the way has travelled
considerably in the far East, espec-
ially India, is at the Bryant home.
For this reason arrangements were
made whereby new acquaintance
could be made. Selections on the
graphaphone, recitations, songs and
a good free and easy" was in
dulged in until late honr A very
pleasant time was spent. Those
present were: Rev B VI Webster,
HAYNES johnson and wife, c II
Dimick and wife, Mr.. Elmer Derby.
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WEST FAIRLEE.

Miss Alice Lory is visiting in Pier
mont and Topsham.
Bert Smith has purchased the
Haven house and moved there.
Mrs. Sam Paul has been improv-
ing her house by adding a large
piazza
Mrs. Phineas Kimball is at the
old homestead.
Master Seeman Of Bridgeport,
Conn, and Mrs Styles of Boston
are at the Dearborn Inn.
Mrs. Helen Smiths house and
contents at Beanville were burned
Wednesday night.
The Democratic mass convention
Is TO be held at Chelsea Aug. 9th.
Mr. Hurley has a nephew visit
ing him.
Blanch Carleton and family of
Bradford, were in town the frsr Of
the week.
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Lee c. Andrews, Fairlee, VT.

piano and violin numbers by the
Misses Ethel and Irma Porter, and
a recitation by Mrs. Fisher were
much enjoyed. We understand
gatherings will be had dur
ing the coming weeks of the season
A ladies barge party consisting of
Mrs. Hosford, Mrs. Murfey, Mrs.
Willard, Mrs. Porter, and Misses
Ethel and Irma Porter. Mrs. futile
and Mrs. Bracket enjoyed an after
noon drive Tuesday, driving around
Lake Morey, visiting the S S camp
at the Lodges, and sitting down to
a basket lunch in the Pavilion grove
where they were joined by Miss
Hattie Porter, A w Hathaway and
wife, Miss Helen Porter and W E
Clark. The drive home was made
In the evening, and home reached
without wetting.
Another large party from here
Morey Saturday evening, to
enjoy the various amusements of
the Casino. Do you know that the
Densmores are running an A No. /
enterprise entirely free
from Objectionable features, the
sports wholesome and clean and
confined to seasonable hours. Moth
ing else goes with Mr.. and Mrs.
Densmore and they have attracted
a frst-class patronage to their sum-
ner business.