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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-02-18
TOMORROW

other features handled exclusive
IL in this issue arc as follows:
Women writer's coming into their
own in Italy.
Happy Ending to the romance Of
a popular Belgian Princess. IL
Illustrated.
John Redmond. the Irish dictator
OF the English House OF Lords.
Intrigues OF the most powerful
woman in Africa. Illustrated.
Francis Marion. The swamp Fox.
Another remarkable story of the
Romantic narratives Of America
series. Illustrated
ALSO
Special features on events in To-
cal automobilcdom.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-02-18

Bulletln-At 2:SO this afternoon the
physicians attending NJ. w. Wiicox.
who was taken from the operating
room at that hour, stated that the con-
dition of the patient was satisfactory.
His recovery. however, was not pron-
ised. The man Is stlll in precarlous
condition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-05
day night with Mrs. V. w. Bargamin
at the parsonage.
Williamsburg

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian.)
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, March 81
Mr. II, s. Bird leaves Saturday for
Nashville. Tenn, to attend meeting
OF the board of directors Of the new
George Peabody College. A president
is to be elected. This Ii to be the
greatest college for the education of
teachers in the South.
Mrs. Bisland, or Casters Grove, has
gone to New York city.
Miss Nab Stubs Is visiting Miss
Carrie Green In Norfolk.
Miss Genivieye Hall, of Richmond.
is the guest of her brother, PROBES.
sor j. l.. Hall.
Mrs II. ID. Cole is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. E. r. Lamb. In Norfolk.
Mrs George A. Hankins has returIs
ed from q ten days visit to relatives
In Richmond
Mrs Charlotte Hubbard entertain
ed at a dinner party In honor of MIR.
and Mrs Herbert Lightfoot
Mrs. r. G. Booth and Miss Clara
Booth will leave Sunday for Black
stone, after spending month here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Lightfoot left
Tuesday for Leeshurg.
Mrs. John l.. Mercer entertained at
bridge Monday afternoon. Those play
ing were, Mrs r., NJ. Smith. Mrs.
Herbert Lightfoot, Misses Condit and
Cora Smith.
Rev. and Mrs. f. Ruffin Jones and
children, who have been spending tina
past two weeks with relatives In Char
lottesville, have returned home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-05
NO NEED FOR NEW
TYPE CAR ON R. T. az.
Officials of Road Simply Exer-
cised Their Privilege of
Testing 1t.

The new type of railway car which
was brought to Richmond Friday en-
route to Norfolk was given test by
the officials of the Richmond, Fred
ericksburg and Potomac railroad over
their line between this city and
Washington. This test had no sig
nificance. so far rs the r.. r. and
r. Is concerned. as they have no need
for such car.
The officials exercised the privilege
that obtains among railroads OF test
ing locomotives, cars, etc, that are
being delivered over their respective
lines. Those in the party were Pres
ldent w. II. White. OF the r., r.. and
r.; L. r. Lamb. general manager OF
the Norfolk and Southern railroad:
Warren r. Taylor. w. II. Merritt.
G. w. CuIp, w. .. Duke, w. +.
Knapp and others. Judge Edmund
Waddiil and Meade 7. Spicer were
taken on the car at Ashland.
This car Is TO be used by the Nor
folk and Southern for suburban SER
vice probably between Norfolk and
Edenton. The r., F. and p. Ii not
considering the purchase OF any OF
Abe cars at this time. since In the
present service they have no use for
it, The car will only pull one other
coach. and this will not be sufficient
to take the place OF any OF the trains
now being run. 1t was stated at
the Offices Saturday that the matter
of bringing any of the cars into use
on the line Is very remote.
The car was manufactured by the
McKcen Motor Car Company Of
Omaha, Neb. 1t Is of all steel con-
struction, the interior finish Ii In
Mexican mahogany. It has port hole
windows. water and wind proof, and
each seat viii accommodate three
passengers. The speed is from two
to sixty-five miles. and on the trip
from Washington the car made az
much as sixty-two miles by actual
timing. forty-fve miles were made
without effort.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-05
Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN. VA. Mar, 81
Rev. George s Kennard. of Williams
burg. Va, Allied the pulpit OF the Bowl
ing Green Baptist church Sunday
morning and night. .
Miss Caroline g. Broaddus. who Is
visiting het sister, Mrs Burt, in Way
eriy, Va. Is expected home this week.
A representative OF the Post once
Department at Washington, d. G., was
In our town Tuesday.
Among the guests registered az the
Lawn hotel this week are the ioilo"
ing: II. $. Davis, Pittsburg.. Pa {. J..
S. Flynn, Washington, D.: G.; Lee "
Wicker, New Orleans. La; Charles
f. Elm. Richmond Va: w. F; Terry,
Richmond va; . i E ,d Los naass 'ag Tsnn
II G. Lunsford. Willsesboro. n. G.: @.
D. Minor Richmond. Va. H.. f. Haden.
Richmond. Va; ], u. Hughes. Rich
Mrs. r. G. Moncure and children
Miss Leila Swain left Tuesday for
Baltimore. Nd. where she will visit
her aunts. the Misses Battaiie.
Mr. Eugent Allen. supervisor OF
Bowling Green masisteriai district,
who has been sick. Is convalescent.
The annual meeting OF the stock
holders of the Caroline county Iele 2
phone Company viii be held at Bull
lard's hall. March 18th. 4
sick.
The bazaar and oyster supper held
by the Ladies' Aid Society Of Shiloh
Methodist church. Wednesday evening
Melted the sum of s35. These ladies
have worked faithfully to beautify
their house OF worship and are gain
ing large results from their labors.
MIR. W. n. Covngton IS confined u
his home on account of sickness.
The Caroline County Percheron
Stock Co, held meeting at the Lawn
hotel Thursday. Mar. Sd.
Mr.. Ira Edward White, aged father
lumber manufacturer 81 the county
died at the home of his son, March l
Mr. White was member OF Eagle $
Nest Methodist church, holding the
offices OF steward and Sunday-sohool
superintendent The interment took
place in the burying ground OF the
White family, near Whites, Va, on
the afternoon of March Sd.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-05
FLAMES DESTROY
/. GEORGE S HOME
Burning Broomstraw Starts Con-
fagration in Irvington Which
Cannot Be Checked.

Especial to The Richmond yirginian.)
IRVINGTON. VA. March 5.--While
burning broomstraw on his place in
lower Lancaster recently the dwelling
of Luther George caught fire and was
destroyed. In addition to the build
ing Mr.. George lost most Of his fur
niture. There was no insurance.
Fire broke out in the house oecu-
pied by Willie Ingram. near White
Stone. recently and did slight dam
age, which will be repaired ny the
home insurance company.
Thirty-one dredge boats We're in
sight of lower Cedar Bar, on the
Potomac river. They find ready
market for their catch at 20 to 80
cents a bushel. The buyers use a
22-inch tub, Which is the standard
for Maryland. Good tonged stock on
the Potomac is selling for 80 cents
to 40 cents The best oysters go 70
washington, long tows being mace up
by tug once or twice a week.
The banquet held by the young peo-
pie OF Irvington Monday evening was
in every way success The hall was
beautifully decorated ana the assem-
| blage. which numbered over 100. The
cha perones were: Mesdames r. "A
| Gunby, X. w. Harding, r. w. Meehins
and Irving r. Messick, who, with theii
husbands, composed the reception
committee. The evening was spent
| In hearing instrumental and voca
music and In playing games. At lo;s'
| a course supper was served.
! A pretty Wedding took place Thurs
day evening when Miss Annie keysel
and Mr.. Harry Barrack were unitaf
| in marriage. The marriage was a
| BethaI church, Rev, {. E. HOLIDAY
4 officiating. After a reception ut tn
home of the bride, MIR. and Mrs. Bar
rack left for their home in Nuts
/ VILE. Mr.. Barrack Is successfu
young business man.
A beautiful home wedding toof
place at MI. smon Feb. IS, at
O'clock, when Miss Irene Lillian
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. G. =. paw
son. became the bride of Mr.. Lev
Jcfferson Forester. Of Browns store
| Tho ceremony was performed by theil
/ nnstor. Rev, w. r. Dunaway, IN TN
presence OF family and few intimate
| friends. The bride and her maiu'
were dreHsed In white SILK
Mr.. NJ. w. Hudson. Of Lodge, oyste'
4 Inspector for that district. DIED earl.
I Tuesday morning from heart troupe
! aged about sixty-three years, MI
/ Hudson Ia survived by one son ems
| two daughters. Interment WEDNESDAY
| at Henderson chapel
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-05
Chatham

tspccial 10 The Richmond Virginian)
CHATHAM. March 3.--Coionei T..
= Reid is very Ill at his home in
Chairman
Miss Emma Ayres is spending a
iou days with Miss Belle Reid.
The board OF county supervisors
met this week in Chatham and passed.
an crner for four thousand dollars 10
lie spent on improving the roads and
str@ts In and around Chatham.
Mr. and Mrs. c. J. Hatcher have
raturned TO their home In wytheysils.
Ni,.. sitter a weeks Whit In tho home
OF Mrs. Hatcher's father. Mr.. T. A
Watkins NJ,
The G. o. u. Club OF young ladies'
held a weekly meeting in the home
a. Mrs q. II. Warren.
3. the trustees of the q. r. s. met to-
dsy. Weys and means OF financing
the erection OF the new building were
dc idrd uf6n
Rws. II. Sanford returned Tues
day trcns a months vss.t to his fAlA4F
Trofesko,s J, X. Hutton paid 4 31I3fft
SKlkat 81 Ills parents HI 0&n0lS II
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-05
AUGUSTA IS HELPED
BY NEW RAILROAD

Especial to The Richmond Virginian }
4 AUGUSTA. GA, March 5.---Augus-
tn sent 100 OF her leading business
n1en down the Georgia and Florida
Railroad. recently opened up. "a far
HS Madison, Fla, this week. This Is
one 1pf the wealthiest sections In the
Gouth. The new railroad Is straish,
Hne ~ the northwest center Of Flor
4da. aad Augusta ss already rcapiug
large dement's therefrorn.
.s HI s1ruprpverEnts this week In the
x3ty are\as follows: NJ l.. WiIiet See
eEnaam Mii Snoee .fraG1 see. Jack
Gon afreeA 10 broad street. where
1AAee addition are being made to a
ladinx stdM They viii move about
ny !, an1 I. WI outfit ono OF the
o@k coznpiSe seed stores In the
34&Sh The ytSisaneta Drug Company
{ 6pNGtat = Schneider building.
91 an,Ess ntn&ef, ma viii out
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-05
.REPR|EvE SP|vEY
UNTIL MARCH Il.
Stated Victim of States Last
Hanging Granted Guberna-
torial Clemency.
COMPUTATION SOUGHT
Plea Also Extended for Negro Sen
fenced to Die for Criminal
Assault.
COMPUTATION
Special to The Richmond virginian. )

fSpesial TO The Richmond virginian.)
RALEIGH, N, c.. March 5.-North
Carolina's last hanging before the
passing of this mode of capital pun
ishment to give place to electrocution.
did nol take place to-day, owing to
reprteve granted Henry Spivey, Bladen
codnty. last evening by Governor
kitchin IN compliance with an urgent
telegram from eoStasei for the. pris-.
oner appealing to MIN to grant
feprieve OF sufficient time for them
to appear before Judge Adams and
urge him to join In a recommendation
for communication. The reprieve lis to
March II. -
Governor Kitchin makes this state
ment regarding the reprieve: 'Tele-
grams received from Mcintyre, Law
renee and Proctor and Mclean. Nc
Lean & Snow, counsel for Spivey.
sd, ing that the trial judge had prom
ised 10 hear them, and asking for a
reprievo OF sufficient time to have
such hearing. and, l having declined
to commute Spivey's sentence. stat
ing, among other things, that neither
the Judge. the jury. or the solicitor
had recommended clemency (whose
recommendations l give great weight
in such matters) and deeming 1t a
matter OF sufficient importance to ex-
terd additional opportunity to the
prisoner t. get expression from them.
! rsprieye Spivey to Friday. March
IL.
Tortured by Delay.
For some weeks there have been
expressions from one and another
quarter that Walter Morrison. the
r ,beson comfy negro, under sentence
10 he clectroeuted .or criminal as
sault on Croetan Indian woman,
Should have Il communication to life i'm
prisonment on the ground that he has
suffered the fortunes of death re-
peatediy through the frequent post
ponemont of electricution on account
OF the failure OF the States prison
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-05
SLIGHT DROP IN
MARKET PRICES
Prices Range Slightly Lower Thap
hose Of Yesterdays
Closing.
) ---~~---
NO ESPECIAL PRESSURE
~--------------~
Trading Element Follows Custom
and Offers Active Issues
Mt Concessions.
Mt Euncrssions

NEW YORK, March 5.--After a
little irregularity at the opening. the
stock market generally ruled easier.
and prices in the first fifteen minutes
In the majority of issues ranged
slightly below yesterdays closing.
There was no special pressure. ex-
cept that which came from the room,
the trading element on the floor fol-
lowing the usual course OF putting out
short lines at the end of the week
and offering thesactive issues at con-
cessions.
The market showed a steadier tone
In the last i1an of the first hour.
The Philadelphia labor situation
caused some uneasiness Erie issues
end Frisco were the strongest feat
ures. but at the end Of the hour
prices ranged rraettonally below yes
terday's close. Government bonds
An effort Is being made here by the
dull
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-05
Fulton
News items may be left Mt Nell
sens FuSnitprc Store, or phoned
20 Madison 45Ae.

Mrs. Lewis Hansen, of State street.
has left Tor . weeks visit to her
brother. Mr.. william williams, of
Portsmouth.
The Ladies' Auxiliary Society of
Denny Street N. +. church will hold
their meeting next Monday afternoon
with Mrs. George Coghill. on Mich
olson street.
Mr.. Leroy Busheii. who was so Sc
riously injured several days ago while
at his work. lies in critical condt-
ton It the Virginia Hospital. He is
still unconscious.
Mrs Lewis Rogers. OF Denny street.
In sick.
Capitol city Lodge, I. o. O. r..
will hold their regular meeting al
Nelsens Hail next Tuesday nigh.
a great time Is being planned. The
distinguished visitors who are expect
ed TO be present are Grand Master
DIR. Turner. Senator Roland Case and
Judge Williams.
There win bc services morning ana
night At Denny Street NJ. Il. church
sunday. Preaching by the pastor.
Hev. v. w. Barsnmin.
There will he . tackey party at tho
home OF MrS England. 7a2 Stat.
street. Monday night.
1 An Los cream social win be given
In the home Of Mr.. George Barker,
SOC Louisiana street. next Thursday
night.
Squire James r. o'Grady. who has
been III With pncumonia, IL tmproy-
Ing,
Ar, John Wall and daughter. Mis-
0ertru61s ck New Kent county. NV
risstip9 tP16o9s n xlslton.
IN 9oeleey III fhe 1l4ItS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-05
Activity at Greenwood pn,l
Open. Lass ssic.

Mr.. George d. Call. the owner OF
The Greenwood PARK Improvement
Park. Is well pleased with the way
the public is taking an interest In
his PROPERTY, Greenwood Park, on tn !
Ashland electric line.
Mr.. Cole has secured the services
OF Messrs. John r. Gawell. Arlington.
n. j., and New York city. and +. n,
spicola. OF Providence. r. l.. As sales
agents.
Messrs. Goweli and Sptcola have as
sisting them Messrs. H. J. Campbell,
ID. +. Watson, of Long Beach. l.. l.;
Robert Weeks. OF Providence, r. T.,
and Harry Graves, OF New Ynrk.
All are well known and expert
eneed real estate men. and already
they feel assured that Greenwood
Park VIII be popular success.
Greenwood Park N located about
eight miles freH Rithmond on the.
Ashland electric line. Streets have
been graded and avenues. iatd an,
and this suburb IL taking on the life
Of a suburb that had been laid OF
many months.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-05
SPECIAL SERVICES AT
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

There was good congregation At
the service Friday evening, and al
though no conversions. the meeting
was very interesting. and three pre-
sented themselves as candidates for
baptism.
DR.. Mcdaniel will conduct revival
service In the Sunday school at A.
M. Sunday His subject for Sunday
evening will be Conservation" and
a large audience and very successful
service Is looked for.
The b. Y. p, U. meets at 7:la +.
NJ
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-05
FORMER STRIKERS
ARE JOYFUL NOW

IIypLGM', MASS, March .5s--MaEe
thar 1880 operatives OF the Ludlow
Associated Mills, who few weeks
axo were evicted from their homes
during d bitter strike. are joyful
to-day over an increase OF wages
from FIVE to ten per cent. which
came without a word Of announce
snGnt from tho company. The add
kiosnl promise. Il niro uaade th6 II I'M
SxAt3ves that "a business lkot1e eapd
n. \. IssE I|as1s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-05
BANKS GIVE OUT
WEEKLY STATEMENT

NEW YORK. March 5.--The week.
ly statement issued by the associated
banks of New York follows;
Reserve on all deposits decrease,
$7.s8t.e25. Reserve on deposits other
than United States cecrease, sT.sT9.-
276. Loans increase. s1p,337, 500.
Specie decrease. s4,i24. geo. Legal
tender decrease, s2,3i4.000. Deposits
increase, s5,Tss.7o6. Circulation de-
crease. s1.4oe,700. Total loans, ST.
14fs435,S0
The surplus of the banks is sI5,-
135.s25, against s12,3ss.450 xst year
and $43.754.5 op two years ago
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-05
fter n short stay in Roanoke.

after short stay In Roanoke.
Robert Walton, of Pickaway, was
.isitor at C. T. s. this week.
A boys corn club Is to be organized
In Chatham at an early date
business men say that this has be-
one Of tho most SUCCESSFUL winters
Chatham has ever seen.
C. y. s. boy gave play, 'SnobsoE,g
Ctag Party" Friday evening, March
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-05

authorities to get the death chamber
fully equipped for the execution.
There Is now filed with the governor
"a formal application for the COM
mutation. made by counsel for ths
negro. The electrocution Ia now set
for March IS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-05

A big mass meeting viii be held n
the town hall Tuesday evening. March
3
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-05
Average 1o:52

The above shows net gain of
6s5,sTo pounds, and s213,526.44 over
last seasons sales of corresponding
date.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-05
SALES QUITE LARGE
AND PRICES GOOD

1IItI1't4O" fFVIH P8st II
The farmers are busy preparing
their plant beds, and no doubt a
usual crop will he planted In Halifax.
This does not mean that there will
not be a special effort to largely in
crease the crops Of corn.
Below Is summary of the total
sales of leaf tobacco made for the
month of February. 1910, on the
South Boston market together with
the sales 81 seven months from Au-
The Detroit times., 1910-03-22
GAY AUTO RIDE .
ENDS IN DEATH
Machine Plunges Into Ditch and Nan
Is Killed-Companions Had
Narrow Escape.

BAY CITY. Mich. March 22.-(Spe-
cial. An automobile trip and pro-
posed duck hunt had a fatal termina-
tion in the overturning OF the automo-
bile into dredge cut and the drown
ing Of William II. Monroe. saloon
keeper OF this city. With Monroe
were Martin Mogge, foreman of the
Bay City Tribune, his assistant. Frank
H. Lee, Frank Beebe. bartender. and
another man. presumably a Tribune
printer. and all narrowly escaped the
fate OF Monroe.
The party started for Quanicassee,
ten miles east about four o'clock this
morning. and when within about two
miles of their destination the auto
turned turtle into the deep ditch.
Monroe was pinned directly under
the tonaeau and Lee under its side.
The rest managed TO scramble 10
safety through the FIVE feet OF water.
Lee was held SO that only his nose
was above water The cries of the
party brought farmers TO the rescue,
but the auto had 10 be chopped 20
pieces before Lee and the body OF
Monroe could be removed. Monroe
was the proprietor OF the Senate. a
tough saloon and gambling joint, and
was quite a figure in the underworld
OF this city lie was about a. years
old and leaves a mother and sister
who live in Wisconsin.
The Detroit times., 1910-03-22

Marie Eugenic de Guzman y de
Porto-Carrero, Comtesse de Teba
Marquesa de Moya, ex-Empress En-.
genie of the French is living so quiet
~ and secluded tnGt most people labor
under the impression that she died
long ago The once famous imperial
lady, though nearing her eighty-nfth
birthday, appears &c be enjoying hfa
quite as thoroughly as in the days Of
her power and splendor.
She resides al Farnsborough hall
on an estate IN, England. surrounded
b. picturesque scenery. She has Wis
tied Paris often Of course very
quietly. for members of French royalty
are persona non grata in that republic
I, was upon one OF these occasion
that President Fallieres and Premier
lClemenceau, while walking along one
Of Paris famous boUlevards met a very
cid lady, feebly leaning upon the arm
Of her escort VI Clemenceau bowed
20 her. wnereupon the president in
quired who the "hne old lady" was
She" replied the premier. is Eu
genie, former empress Of France.
The Detroit times., 1910-03-22
SHE SAYS HER HUSBANDS
BEAUTY is MANUFACTURED
"He Uses Face Creams, Hair Tonic
and other Lotions to Improve His
Charms" She Tells Court.

CHICAGO. March Glove is a
wonderful thing and comes only once
in a persons life. | lived on IL. |
had TO. because | had disposed OF my
silk stockings and mink furs and most
everything else 10 buy food. But i
Put my trust in rat whose beauty is
OF the manufactured variety and Good
Is furnishing me-
This was the statement today Of
Mrs. Louise Carver wife OF Charles \.
Carver. Yale graduate and Strong
man" who was arraigned In police
court today on charge OF wife abandon
ment. Carver arrived from New York
on the same train that brought his
wife.
When asked 10 explain what she
meant by manufactured beauty the
wife resumed.
Well, they say Charlie is hand
some. But he is one OF those MANI
featured beauties like the peroxide
blonde YOU observe on the streets. He
uses face creams. He wrote Chicago
manicurist "A fifty word telegram when
ordering new supply OF the beauti-
lers. and the woman was so tickled
that she told her customers that
Charlie was crazy about her and the
story reached me-
The Detroit times., 1910-03-22
TRIES WHISKEY TABLETS;
BEATS WIFE FIRST THING
So Violent in Jail that Hose Has 10
8 eTurned on Him Before
He Quiets Down.

WASHINGTON COURTHOUSE. o..
March 22--It has been discovered by
Mayor Coke Doster. OF Greenfield. that
a new kind of patent whiskey is being
introduced in dry towns.
4 man named Roby Willett was ar
rested for beating his wife. He was
asked tn explain where he got his
whiskey and said that he sent 10 Gin
cinLati and bought six tablets each OF
which. by dissolving. would make a
pint Of whiskey. He Immediately pro-
ceeded 10 manufacture pint OF whis-
key and drank IT, The result was that
he is alleged 10 have knocked his wife
down and began a war dance on her
face with his hobnailed boots.
After being locked up at the city Jail
he screamed ard created such dis
turbance that the hose was turned on
him before he would quiet down. The
mayor sentenced him 10 thirty days
in the workhouse and imposed a fine
of $50 and costs. In addition TO this
an AFFIDAVIT was filed against Willett
for assault with intent To kill. and he
Is now awaiting the action of the
grand jury
The Detroit times., 1910-03-22
SETTLEMENT IS NEAR.
Railroads and Firemen Get Plan From
Comm sioner Neill.

commissioner NSlli.
CHICAGO. March 22,-That there
will be no strike of fremen on 40 west
ern railroads is the opinion expressed
today by railroad officials here fol-
lowing the announcement that Charles
F. Neil. labor commiss oner and fed
eral mediator under the Erdman law,
had made a definite settlement propo-
sition TO the representatives OF the fire
mems brotherhood and the railroads.
Neil will not discuss what his propo-
sition is. but he said today that he
was very hopeful OF settling the diff
culties between the railroads and men
without a strike.
IL is understood Neill's plan furnish
es a basis Of settlement of the senior.
ity and representation working rules
over which the two sides have dis
agreed for so long.
IL is said 10 involve a separation OF
the question OF wages from the dis
pute over the two working rules
possibly a separate arbitration Of the
two subjects.