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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1910-07-19
STRIKE DANGER IS
APPARENTLY OVER
ON PENNsYL vAN|A
Better Working Conditions Are
Claimed by Men and Com.
pany Is Satisfied.

PHILADELPHIA, July 19-Un1ess
something unforeseen arises danger OF
a strike of employees OF the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company has passed.
and settlement of the wage dispute be-
tween the company and its trainmen
and conductors east of Pittsburg, Buff
falo and Erie probably viii be effected
at a conference to be held in this city
between a subcommittee of the men
and the division superintendents of the
road. The first of these conferences
was held today, but 1t is believed it
will take several days to work out the
details of the adjustment.
Both the company and the employees
claim to have gained something as the
result of the negotiations. The men say
they have secured better working con-
ditions. while the company maintains
the change will not add any cost to
the operating expenses of the road. The
terms of settlement being worked out
follow the award of the New York
Central, as follows:
A minimum day of ten hours, ten
hours or less to constitute a day.
Hours and miles to conform. 100 miles
or less to constitute days work.
All employees to be paid for full
day when they have been called and
used. whether they work one hour or
ten, the full day.
Overtime on the basis of New York
Central rates.
Men who get $4.04 for day of ten or
eleven hours, to receive that amount
whether they cover their runs in less
time or consume the full time.
A guarantee of twenty-six days a
month.
All along the line of the railroad COM
pany from Pittsburg to New York ex-
pressions of relief at the prospect of a
settlement are reported from officials,
employees and business interests
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1910-07-19
ZEPPELIN GAS WORKS
WRECKED BY EXPLOSION.

FRIEDRIcHsHAFEN, G rmany.
July 1s.-The gas works of the Yep
pelin Airship Company were demoi-
ished by explosions today. Nine per-
sons were injured.
Shortly before noon the gasometer
burst and the surrounding walls were
blown to a great distance Several cot
tages in the vicinity fell in heaps of
ruins at the shock, while other nearby
buildings. which held to their founda-
tions. lost their windows and doors.
The decoration was heard for many
n RS around. causing a panic in the
district and even among those residing
on the opposite side of Lake Constance.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1910-07-19
HARRIGAN ASSOCIATION
PARADE SET FOR SEPT. 5.

At a meeting of the Harrigan Asso-
citation last night it was decided to hold
the annual parade on September 8.
William F. Hoffman was elected coll
onel and John A. Moffit. of Orange,
lieutenant colonel. Three majors and
forty-five captains were also elected.
1t is estimated that 5000 men will
parade. There will be five battalions,
each consisting of thirty-five COM
panies. Each company win contain
twelve men and captain.
The parade will be held in the morn
ing. and in the afternoon the party will
go to wetzels Grove. College Point
Long Island.
The association has chartered two
boats. the Newark and Majestic.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1910-07-19
WIFE-DESERTER TOLD TO
KEEP OUT OF COUNTY.
East Orange Man Must Leave
Family Alone, Courts Decree.

Judge Ten Eyck today. in sentencing
Samuel Paddi, Al years old, formerly OF
% Hurlbert street, East Orange, told
him ito leave his wife and children
alone and to keep away from this
county" Paddi pleaded non-vult to a
charge of desertion on June IA in the
Quarter Sessions Court. 1t was charged
that he deserted his wife and six chill
dren. Paddi was put on probation for
three years.
Eugene Ross. who pleaded non-vult
to charge of larceny from the per-
son, was put on probation 20 pay a
dollar. week for two years. =
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1910-07-19
OIL TANKER CATCHES
FIRE AT COPENHAGEN.

CSpL ACE Jaiy 70 ire broke
out today on the German tank steam
ship Standard. which recently arrived
in the harbor with cargo of petroleum
from Philadelphia. The oil was soon
blazing fiercely.
The authorities ordered that all the
shipping tied up here be prepared to
quit the port at moments notice.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1910-07-19
WOMAN SHOT in CHICAGO
NOT PHHA. LAWYERS WIFE

PHILADELPHIA, July 1s.-No one
by the name of Alexander Young is a
member of the Philadelphia bar, and
it is believed here today that the
woman shot by Charles w. Rigdon in
Chicago, and who has been identified
as Mrs. Anna Theresa Young, the es-
tranged wife of Philadelphia lawyer,
was not a resident of this city. 1t is
believed here that the woman lived in
Washington.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1910-07-19
TOT FALLS IN TUB: BROWNS.

HARRISBURG. Pa. July 1s.-Hazel
Best, 21 months old. was drowned in a
tub of water at the home of her
parents near this city today. The child
had been playing about the tub and
lost its balance. When found the baby
was hanging over the tub with its head
and shoulders In the water.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1910-07-19
suspHNDs CIRCUIT SESSIONS.

Judge Frederick Adams today an
nounced that he would not hear mo-
tions again in the Circuit Court until
September 1. During the summer
months Chief Justice Gummere will
hear all motions in that court.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1910-07-19
HEAT WAVE IN TEXAS NOW.

DALLAS. Tex. July 19.-The hot
wave was intense over north Texas
yesterday. The mercury at Dallas reg
istered 1o6 in the shade. Much outdoor
work had to be suspended.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1910-07-19

M c. A. excursion TO Asbury Park
tomorrow, Broad street station Trains,
Sis and s;45 a. m.-adv.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1910-07-19

L.shigh Valley r. r.. July 2s-s1. Tickets. s11
Market St. and Market St. Station. Newark
ADV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-30
PORT LIMON BURNED
BY INCENDIARIES
Entire Business Section Of Costa
Rlcan Town Reported
Wiped Out.

NEW ORLEANS, April "a dis
patch received here today. from Port
Limo1 says that a blaza started nv
fncendiarfes has wiped out uesrI- the
entire BUSINESS section Of that Costa
RiCan port
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-30
THREATENS
MAMMOTH CONCERN
Thirty Thousand Employees
of General Electric Com
pany Refuse Compromise.

SCHENECTADY, y. 7, April 3o.-The
5000 employees OF the General Electric
Company. the biggest company Of its
kind, will strike on Monday unless the
corporation grants their demands for
increased pay.
gan negotiations with the men IN the
hope Of aveTting trouble The leaders
Of the latter declare that no compromise
viii be accepted Mr. EmmOns today
was IN ~--z----~i~arinn with Pres dent
Coffin. IN whose hands the situation
largely rests
The main plant Of the General EIec-
tric Is located IN Schenectady, with
branch plants at Lynn M Pittsheld,
Mass, and the incandesce1t = nj. works
at Harrison, " J. The u-El leaders
announce that work viii stoI in every
one Of these factories when tie threat
ened strike goes into effect
The company IS classed as J. P
Morgan concern. though It's securities
are heavily held in Boston
The last general strike OF the en-
pIOyes OF the company occurred IN May
1892, when the men won At that time
the company was hampered by big con-
tracts with heavy time penalties at
tached-
The General Electric recently an
nounced plans 10 increase the Science
tady plant 70 one employing 100 hands
and also for the building Of a monster
plant employing as many al Erie Pa
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-30
Committee Planning Safe
and Sane Celebration
Desires $4,000.
CALL ON CITIZENS
FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS
Fireworks Costliest Item Of Ex-
pendituTe-To Offer Prizes for
Athletic Contests.

Within a few days the joint com
mittee Of the Board OF Trade and
Chamber OF Commerce on the safe and
sane Fourth Of July, viii begin the
work Of soliciting public subscriptions
II Is 20 be hoped TO raise S5.O0a. and in
view Of the generous response made
- the citizens last year, Il Is believed
there VIII be no difficulty in obtaining
this amount.
Nevertheless the committee expects
every nan 10 do his duty and not per
nit the burden Of the expense 70 fall
upon his neighbOr-
Appeal to Citizens.
Commissioner Rudolph, chairman OF
the committee, said today that II the
head Of the family who in former years
expended a dollar OF two for fireworks,
hrecrackers, ana Roman candles for the
children, viii contribute this amount
TO the general fund. washington VIII
have the Erandest celebration Of hide
pendence Day in its history.
While the fireworks viii be the cost
hest item il IS proposed also TO de-
vote q portion Of the fund 20 The pIr-
chase Of prizes which viii be donated
TO the winners Of the boat races and
Dr. D. E Wiber. chairman OF the
athletic committee. and Col Spencer
Cosby. Superintendent Of Buildings and
Grounds. are planning the construction
Of e QUarter-mile track n the neigh
borhOOd Of the bathing beach.
Committee on Athletics.
Colonel Cosby has given It's approval
10 the use OF the ground ana has prom
ised his hearty cooperation in making
the celebration q success
DR.. Wiber today announced the ap-
pointment Of the following committee on
athletics:
William 2. Hfbbs. Richard Watkins,
Dr. Howard L McRaiu. Otto LuebkerC,
James r. West. Claude r Zappone,
Thomas s. Rice. J Ed Grille. William
PeeI. s. T 1TiIIken- Thomas KIRBY,
John T Geany, Q. Edward Beckett,
William c Thatcher. William ? Bowie,
James A. O'Shea- W. Q. Sullivan. vii
liam O. Stuart D Spencer Bliss. Dr.. ".
=. Hudson, Daniel z. Gar ges, Frank H
Young, II ". Long. H c. Meyer. Dr..
WEEzuz Tfn6sU
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-30
DIES IN POPES ARMS.

Ia PORTE, Ind. April 30.-In an ef-
fort to protect the lives OF a group OF
school children from q live wire. Da-
vid J smith met instantaneous death
A wire OF the Laporse Electric Com
pany broke, one end falling in the
street Smith came along. returning
from work, and, realizing the peril TO
passing school children. used his felt
lat as glove for one hand and man
eyed 70 make coil OF the wire
Eround the pole The wire SizZled-
and Smith thouEhtlessly Erasped il
with his naked hand A fame eight
cen inches long shot out, and he fell
dead. go
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-30
MEASURE IS AIMED
AT HOUSE OF LORDS
English Cabinet Bill Pro
vides for Adjustment of
Hereditary Principle.

Enlistment OF the house Of lords on q
purely elective basis, sbOlishing the
time-honored hereditary principle, is
aimed at IN the bill for the abolition
OF the lords veto power, that viii be
introduced after the parliamentary
recess, the text OF which the cabinet
published today
The bill is modelled on the resolutions
OF Premier ASQuith that the house of
commons adopted, but adds the elective
principle which viii be put into opera
ton as quickly as possible
The bill viii prevent the lords from
any measure passed by the commons
three times IN succession law without
the approval Of the lords, and viii limit
the life Of each parliament to five years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-30
Some Infant Remedies and
Soft Drinks Contain
Deadly Drugs.
CRUSADE BEGUN
BY GOVERNMENT
Agricultural Department Is Print
ing and Distributing Lists OF
Poison Preparations

A crusade has been fnaugurated BY
the Deps rtment OF Agriculture against
the effects OF preparations containing
drugs "a furious TO human health, and
the results OF the departments in
designations are being disseminated
widely IN an effort 10 put the public
upon rs guard.
Secretary Wilson has Just issued a
statement n which ne warns mothers,
invsLds. and users Of medicated soft
drinks Of the dangerous contents Of
many Of the infant sirups, so-caIled
remedies. and soft drinks containing
cocaine and caffein.
The statement says: ct Is almost
unbelievable that any one for the sake
Of q few dollars would concoct for
infant use a pernicious mixture con
tanning cocaine, but several such mix
lures have been found and. their
names published
At the same time a list OF remedies
intended for infants containing nor
phiner codein, opium, cannabis iudica.
heroinr which are widely advertised.
and which are accompanied BY the as
sertioR that the contain nothing in
furious TO the youngest babe have
likewise been published
"As a matter Of fact. numerous in
stances are on record OF babies being
put TO sleep never TO wake again OF
where they did not sUccumb. the more
serious effects OF infant drug addic-
ton were produced
Yet the majority of mothers, iE-
norant Of these facts. continue the use
OF these pOisOns. which at least must
leave their Impression upon the deli
cate organisms Of infants. and induce
tendencies which may develop into
the evil habit OF drug addiction"
The list which the Department OF
Agriculture has prepared contains
some OF the soft drinks made OF caf-
felu and cola leaf extracts II also
contains some Of the harmful nos
tTuns advertised as quick cures for
various diseases
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-30
Y. NJ. c. A. to Inaugurate
Course of Instruction in
Life-SaVing.
HOPE TO MINIMIZE
ACCIDENT DANGER
Boat TO Be Used in Big Pool.
Plan Is Believed
Unique

Courses in rescuing drowning persons
and in the arr OF manag ing a canoe
viii be inaugurated at the Central Y.
n. C. A next Tuesday evening
This supplementary aquatic instruction
was agreed upon after officials OF the
association had received reports on the
recent swimming classes which resulted
IN teaching 10 young men how to take
care OF themselves IN the water. That
number represented more than sixty per
cent Of the total enrolment
The United States Life Saving Service
rules viii be used in the iife-saving
classes. and the canoe instruction VIII
be under the supervision OF Harry W
Long, assistant physical director Of the
association, and one Of the most expert
canoeists in the South
Plan Believed Unique
The two ideas are believed 10 be
unique in Y. n c. a instruction Il
is believed that they VIII appeal TO large
numbers Of Washington boys and young
men who spend a great part Of their
time during the summer IN the vicinity
OF the upper Potomac
we believe that the Y II. Q. A. IS
filing a long felt want" declared Ny
ron Jermain Jones, superintendent OF
instruction. "and the course was pri-
marfly inaugurated because II affords
instruction that il IS difficult to get
elsewhere. We also believe that the
courses win be instrumental in avoid
ing the large number Of accidents re-
ported every summer
Half the young persons who go
boating have little knowledge OF a
canoes management. and they know
even less about the accepted methods
OF saving the life of a drowning per
son We believe If the y N G. A can
give instruction that wiz IN any way
minimize the danger Of accidents, #
VIII be doing a good thing for aquatic
sport"
Volunteer As Assistants
A number OF the young men who
took the course in swimming have be
come interested IN the subject, and
have volunteered to act as assistants.
The classes viii be he'd each even
ing at the big Y NJ G A. swimming
pool Applications for Omission 20
the course should be .ade TO MI
Long. or 10 any mem Der Of the Y. II
C. a physical culture department
A tul-SlZed canoe VIII be used in
the big pool, and men viii be taught
how 10 get in the canoe. how and
where 70 sit, how 10 paddle, the vari-
Gus styles OF strokes, how to crawl
over the SIDE after uDsettfnE, and
every detail in the mana cement Of the
boat
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-30
EACH BRIDE GETS
1000 TRADE STAMPS

NEW YORK, April so.-One thousand
trading stamps with every marriage
certificate
This Is the ofer which Justice OF the
Peace William a Purcell, OF Jersey
City, IS making 10 couples who have
the nuptial knot tied before July 1.
when the new marriage law becomes
effective
In the last four years the Judge has
nCSies-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-30
COLLEGE TO TEACH GERMAN.

The University OF Pennsvlvauis v-ss
the first academic institution n Amer
lea to have a professor of German
Even from the earliest DAYS OF the
college the institution had a professor
OF modern languages which included
German, and this professOrship VS.
occupied by Prof Dreamer. who VA
himself OF German descent In 1TS1 a
closer connection was formed between
the University OF Pennsylvania and
the Germans by establishing the Ger
man institute.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-30
CLUB IS ORGANIZED
WITH 20 MEMBERS
CeskO SlOvanska Beseda Society
TO Hold First Meeting
Tomorrow

The first meeting OF tie newly organ
lied CesI1o Slovanslza l5sEeda Society
viii Be held tomorrow afternoon at
1875 x street northwest
The society which was organized
through rhs efforts Of Joseph 8 Beran.
q clerk in the engineers Office Of the
War Department, begins life with a
membership Of twenty persons The
purpose Of the society IS 10 have the
Boherliaus and SIavs Of Washington
gather at frequent intervals, for their
mutual enjoyment and general good
The officers Of the society are presi-
dent william Svsyda. vice president
joseph BaZdda- secretary, Joseph s
Beran5 -easurer, Joseph Zelenka-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-30
CUBAN OFFICIAL DIES

HAVANA, April Sword was re-
ceived here from Santiago de las Vegas
last night announcing the death Of Mar
tin 1Iorua DeIgadO, secretary Of aEri-
culture in the new Cuban cabinet. The
secretary had been IN III health Tor sew
eral months
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-30
TAFT HARD AT WORK
INSAD SURROUNDINGS
Writes His Speech in House
Opposite to McKinley's
Death Place.

BUFFALO. y. 7. April s0--In the
midst OF tragic reminders Of the fate
Of the last President TO visit BChaIo.
President Taft today worked Oh the
speech he viii deliver at the banquet
OF the Buffalo Chamber Of Commerce
tonight.
The President was a guest at the
Ansley Wilcox home. in which TheO-
dOre Roosevelt took the oath Of Office
as President Across the street, II tull
view from me windows Of the -oom
where the PRESIDENT worked, was JFt5
John G. Milburn home. where McKil-
ley died
Many receptions have been planned
In honor OF the visitors, the most no.
able being mammoth banquet @ &c
held in Convention Hall tonight CElde-
the auspices Of ths Chamber OF Com
merce and Manual turers' club
Committee GTeets Him.
President Taft personally greeted the
reception committee from the Chan Der
Of Commerce AID Manufacturers Cub
in his private car Olympia
Included in the committee we're Mayor
Louis P Fuhrmann and Ansiey Wilcox.
70 whose home in Delaware avenue the
PRESIDENT, accompar ied BY his military
Aloes captain Butt, and the Secret Ser
vice men. was taken for breakfast
some delay OF the chauffeur left Presi-
dent Taft standing OF the curb outside
l.4S h-dlLOH Tor several minutes He
was surrounded by Secret Service men.
detectives, and police. A comparativeIv
/ small crowd had gathered at the sta
ton, but the Presidents recepfi0r -
hearty.
After breakfast the President and
eueSts enjoyed q quiet few hours a
StIshQoCS Ime is promised Z. the
udy' beginning with a grand recoD-
ton at the chamber OF Co~7r7er--s =
! L--SV o'clock Thousands OF DrOT.rgre-f
business ana profess ouaI men G. Ruf-
] d5aLo VIII greet President Taft and
Secretary Knox.
Following the chamber Of. comrar~a
- SgtLoh the distinguished Visitors
VII De guests OF the Buffalo Al CyTuh
at the Buffalo GLIB. This 1nr~ta - = =. =
scheouIed 10 take l.lace al I.8g o'CIoci-
Plans for the Day.
Following the Ad Club luncheon
Ihere VIII be q reception at the Ruf-
1alo CUB which VIII take place AZ
80 0 clock President Taft later viii
/ visit the State Cancer La bora+orv
AFTER visiting the laboratory the pres
ident VIII return 20 the VVfIcox bo1,e
"here ne VIII reCt until s O'Clock this
/ evening at which tine he viii be h71r-
/ red 10 Convention Han 20 be the most
/ conspicuous figure at the ratification
banquet given b. the Chauber ~. Corr
merce and Manufacturer, CIub in oa1s-
I bration OF the amalgamation OF these
TWO organizations in one common OBJ
jeCt-the s-dUsTiaI development and sd-
vancemeEt OF the city OF BunaTo-
Very little interest has bee- r7.--s-
/ rested In the matter OF decorations auF
comparatively few flags were dish AZ
ed in Main street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-30
POLICE ARE SEEKING
A HUNGARIAN OPAL
It and Several Costly Jewels Were
Lost or Stolen at DTexel-
Gould Wedding

NEW YORK, April S0.-SeveraI thous-
and dollars worth Of jewels. including
q Hungarian opal OF grest value and q
number Of diamonds, are being search
ed for by the police OF New YORK and
other cities today.
They were stolen from a woman who
was q member Of the party that at
tended the Drexel-GorIld Wedding Fur
Their than that the identity OF the own
CT OF the lost Jewels is kept secret by
the police
The opal was set IN a diamond
brooch, valued at $500 A pair OF 10
carat diamond earrings are also miss
ing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-30
DEMOCRAT
VOTED FOR LORINER
In Signed Confession Mem
Der of Illinois Legislature
Bares Alleged Deal.
Continued from First Page-)

This comes on on the first ballot now
don't forget
4 replied, All right, Lee
He leaned over the desk at the rear
Of my seat and told some Of the mem
bers at the rear Of my seat the same he
Lorimer was elected Senator that
GaE, the vote being
Seuate-I.orimer. Is, Hopkins (Rep-)s
"A; Stringer (Dem-)s Z
HOuse-L..o1Timer. 81; Hopkins, IS
Fiffy-tnree OF the Lorfmer votes
were cast by Democrats SIX IN the
senate and IOTty-seVen IN the mouse
At the close Of the session Of the
following week I was given $3.50 By
Browne TO help me out Before leav-
ing Springfield I told Browne would
like to get the remainder OF the $1,000
as soon as possible
Money Paid Over.
Browne told me he would be able TO
give il TO me in a few DAYS
Browne informed me that he would
see me at the Briggs House. in Chi
cago- I reached Chicago. and went to
the Briggs House After registering
about g few other matters that were
Of no consequence. and, reaching IN
his pocket took out a large roll OF
bills, currency. and counted out seven
teen $50 bills He handed ne the
money with these remarks
There is $50. and with the $50
have already given you, that makes the
$780, ali OF your LorlDer moneys
About the 18th OF July I VIII be
able TO give you about that much more,
OF possibly a little more, and Z viii
put you on easy street for a while %
White says that at an appointed time
he went 70 the Southern hotel IN St
Louis and was paid IN a bathroom 500
by Representative Robert E wilson
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-30
FIRE DESTROYS
100000 PLANT
Baltimore FertiIizing Factory Is
Burned, Throwing / 500 Per
sons Out of Work.

BALTIMORE, Nd, April 30--The big
fertilizer plant OF BaUgh & Sons Com
pany was destroyed FIRE early today.
throwing 1900 persons out Of work and
causing a damage OF approximately
10000.
The fire originated IN the mixing room
Of the plant.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-02-25

FOR sALE-A thoroughbred Ken.
tucky Mammoth Jack and high
grade trotting horse Terms II want
ed Address W ID Pearson, Elm
Springs, Ark.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-02-25
TnIman Better.

BY Associated Press.
Washington. D. G.. Feb. ls.-sena-
tor Tillman'a condition this afternoon
is reported Improved
Twelve Prisoners Sentenced.