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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-13
aeilI Says Intervention
Would Make Thinqs Worse

DR.. Charles p. Neill. commissioners Of
abor, who succeeded In bringing about
he settlement between he Baltimore and
Ohio railroad and its conductors and
rainmen, who had voted to go on strike,
'eturned to Washington yesterday and
vas in conference with Secretary NageI
n the afte. noon.
When asked If the request for federal
Intervention in the Philadelphia strike
lad been discussed. he replied in the af-
Irmative. He added that so far as he
sould see there was nothing whatever that
he federal COVE. nment could do In the
natter.
The Efdmen act. under which media
ions are carried on. such as the one con-
GUIDED yesterday, applied only to inter-
state railroads. he said, and could not be
INVOKED in case such as the Philadel-
,hta trouble. He said that, deplorable as
he situation in Philadelphia was. he not
nly knew of nothing that would Justify
my representative of the federal govern
men in taking hand In the matter, but
re felt that any attempt at action of this
Kind at this time probably would be
worse nan useless, as it would only
Irouse resentment and add to the stub
,ornness of the situation rather than re-
ieve it.
When asked IL the bureau of labor in
ended to make any investigation of the
situation he said he felt ii was not a
.ase in with the bureau had either the
light or the authority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-13
CITY A UNION SHOP"
Public Works Director Will Employ
Only Organized Labor.

PITTSBURG. Pa, March 12.-Pittsburs
is to be a union shop SO far as city
employees are concerned. according to an
announcement made today by Director oc
Public Works Joseph d. Armstrong. The
director states that hereafter all appli-
cants applying for city jobs must b.
union men. and that in case the civil
service does not certify union men to him
he will insist upon the appointees joining
q union before going to work.
Armstrong states that he promised this
to the unions when he with other city
off1cials was stumping the city in a bond
issue campaign last fall. He argued
before the saIary revision committee re-
Gently that all city labor be paid cur
rent union wages and aided In having
the wages Of all city employees advanced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-13
big STRIKE PENDNSEEN DEAD IN MINE MAY LOSE BIG meet H
That u S. Will Not Get mi
Critical WMsbare Aviation Congress-
DEPENDS
o Atr|F Promise
Dispute Case Is
o o Cause
umeD No Muh-A dead a
Prevail. We sunoa mahaT Jun
Gas Explosion in Lehigh and
WiIkeSbarre Shaft.
ONE MAN Is RESCUED
Escape Due to His Errand After
Tools.
VOLUNTEERS IN GRAvEDANGER
Cause of Disaster Unknown-Pa-
thetic Scenes at Mouth-All Dead
Were Suffocated.

WlLkESBARRE, Pa. March 12.-Se zen
miners lost their lives In the No. 5 shaft
of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Com
pany near here tonight in an explosion
of gas.
There were eight men in the party.
One of them was away from the scene
of the explosion getting some tools and
was not injured.
Names Of the Dead.
All of the dead were sufrocated. The
Victims are:
Owen Griffith. miner, thirty years old.
married, one child.
Hugh Price, company laborer, forty-five
years, married, six children.
COndy Gaffney. company laborer, forty
five years. married. three children.
William Jenkins. company miner, forty
two years. married. tive children.
Evan Williams, pumpman, forty years,
married, five children.
William Jones. company laborer mar
ried, four children.
John Owen Jones, company laborer, sin
gle.
Cause Is Unknown.
The officials have no theory as to the
cause of the explosion.
When the bodies were brought up
there were many pathetic scenes around
the mouth Of the shaft, where the
relatives and friends Of the victims
had gathered. General Manager Huber
damage.
The eighth man in the party. Martin
Williams. left his fellow-workers to get
the tools five minutes before the ex-
narrow escapes from the FIRE damp
that filled the mine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-13
HONOR OF U. S. UNIFORM
AMONG NATIONAL ASSETS
Opinion of Representative Hobson,
Who Introduces Bill to Prohibit
Discrimination.

Aroused over frequent refusal OF adj
mission to theaters and other public
places in Washington of enlisted men OF
the army and navy in uniform, Repre-
sentative Hobson OF Alabama. formerly
of the navy and hero of the Merrimac.
introduced q bill yesterday prohibiting
such discrimination in the District of CO.
iumbia and the territories. The bill pro-
vides maximum penalty for violation
Of the law of a one-thousand-dollar fine
and two years imprisonment
Mr.. Hobson's bill declares that the
"honor attached to the uniform is a
national asset In defense of the nation.
and any act rejecting upon the dignity
and honor of the uniform strikes at the
service for which it stands and impairs
the defense Of the United States"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-13
LEE IS SENT TO JAIL
NO EFFORT TO SECURE BAIL
FOR ALLEGED BURGLAR.
Detectives Unable to Connect Him
With the $4,000 Hornsby
Robbery.

Andrew Lee. accused by the police of
numerous jewelry robberies, was COM
mitted to jail yesterday afternoon from
the Police Court. no effort having been
made to give bond in the sum of $4,000,
the amount fixed by Judge Mullowny for
his appearance. Detectives Weldon, Bur-
ltngame and Kleindienst have labored
hard to ascertain II Lee had an accom-
plice. or II he committed the robbery at
the house of Mrs. Rebekah Hornsby.
Thus far they have failed.
Nothing has been found by the detec-
tives to connect him with the theft of the
$12. 900 worth OF jewelry from Mrs. Horns
by, and the detectives have not accused
him of that robbery.
The detectives were surprised when
they located Lees room and found
stolen jewelry there. They had thought
any property he had taken before the day
he was arrested had been taken away by
confederate or shipped to some other
city. 1t Is now believed that If there has
been any person with him in this city It
Is woman.
Miss Gertrude Weidman, daughter OF
John c. Weadman OF 81 Seaton place
northwest, is receiving congratulations
AiOhi ii0ISuUOT6 ana OunerS because OF the
part she took In the capture of Lee.
The day the man appeared at the house
OF Mrs. M. e. Huck, 10 street. he was
seen by an occupant. who gave descrip-
ton OF him to the Police. Wednesday aft
ernoon Mrs Weidman saw Lee standing
on the corner across the street and called
her daughter to watch him.
Miss We1dman FASTENED to the street,
and. while still watching Lee, rang Mrs
Huck's bell to ask il she could Identify
Sosl
looked very much like the man who ap-
peared at her house, Miss Weidman asked
Policeman Geier to arrest him, which he
did.
1t Is stated that Lee gave his G street
address at the time he was captured, al
though. 1t Is said, no mention Of such
statement was made to the detectives
by the precinct police. While being in
terviewed at police headquarters, Lee
said that he had told the police his G
street address at the time Of his arrest
and expressed surprise that his room had
not been searched earlier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-13
Fear That U. S. Will Not Get
Aviation Congress.
DEPENDS ON WRIGHT SUIT
Foreigners Won't Promise to Com
pete Until Case Is Settled.
ATLANTIC CITY PUTS IN BID
Offers Inducements for Internation-
al Event-Paulhan Makes Daring
Flight at Jamaica Track.

NEW YORK, March IL. - America
stands to lose the international avia-
ton meet for the Gordon Bennett tro-
ply won last summer by Glenn II
Curtiss OF Hammondsport. n. Y. II
the Wright brothers win their suit
now pending against Louis Paulhan,
the French aviator. who is now giving
exhibitions here.
Cortlandt Field Bishop, president OF
the Aero Club of America. under whose
auspices the meet is scheduled to be
held. said this afternoon that all the
foreign aviators of note have assured
him that they will not sign contracts
to appear in this country until the suit
against Paulhan is decided. If Paul
han wins they will be glad to compete.
II he loses they do not care to place
themselves within the jurisdiction Of
American courts.
All the aero clubs of Europe and the
British Isles have informed Mr.. Bishop
that they will hold no meets between
October i and November Is, 1910. In
may be left a free hand in naming a
date for the international meet. Thus
far Washington, Los Angeles, Denver.
Baltimore, Chicago. indianapolis and
st. Louis have been active bidders,
and each has guaranteed the 100000
demanded by the club. Mr.. Bishop IS
Of opinion, however, that the meet will
be held somewhere in the vicinity of
New York. The mayor Of Atlantic City
and four of his wealthy fellow-towns-
men were here today to try to per
suade Mr.. Bishop that Atlantic City
can offer superior inducements.
Must Answer This Week.
The Wright brothers have been granted
a temporary injunction in the United
States circuit court restraining Paulhan
from flights in his Farman biplane which
they contend infringes upon their pat
ents by its use of warped or Bonded wing
tips, and counsel for Paulhan must ap-
pear next week to show cause why the
Injunction should not be made perma-
nent. In the meantime a compr omise
has been reached by which he is permit
ted to give exhibitions under a weekly
bond of 5000.
Wilbur Wright was at the Jamaica race
track this afternoon to watch Paulhan
make daring flight In q northeast wind
Of twenty-eight miles an hour. Paulhan
attempted to make a circuit of the track,
but alighted before he had gone half
way. He realized, he said, that he would
be killed in any attempt to describe the
full circumference.
II hope for better success tomorrow
he said.
Not more than 1000 persons were in
side the Enclosure this afternoon, but
outside along the fences there were many
thousands. including several hundred au-
tomobile parties. 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-13
PORTO RICAN LEGISLATION.
Legislature Adjourns After Passini
Several Important Measures.

SAN JUAN. P. R.. March 12.-The
Porto Rican legislature, which had ex-
tended its sittings beyond the regular
period. adjourned today. Apparently
the house of delegates and the
executive council are now on friendly
terms. and a repetition Of last years
crisis was avoided by diplomacy on
both sides.
Among the measures passed we're a
bill providing for a loan Of $4,000,
and an appropriation Of 3175.000 for
the Improvement Of roads; bills pro-
viding for $4,000 for the Anti-tuber-
culqeis League, tho construction Of an
additional normal school building and
$1,000 for the governor to advertise
and promote the products OF the island
In the United States, and an act re-
that cigars sold had been manufac-
ture under sanitary conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-13
Decision Is Recognition
of Slavery, Says Gompers

The prediction that the courts in their
decisions against labor eventually would
touch the public conscience and precipi-
tate a revulsion of feeling in this coun-
try was made tonight by Samuel Comp
ers. President of the American Fedora
ton OF Labor, when he read Of the de-
cision Of the United States circuit court
of appeals at Richmond. Va. in the
Hitchman strike case.
Mr.. Gompers asserted that the decision
of the court declaring unlawful the SYM
pathetic strike meant nothing less than
a recognition of human slavery.
Il am not at all astonished," said Mr..
Gompers. There Is no doubt in my mind
that the courts of this country will go
further and further in extending their
authority and jurisdiction in the efforts
to deny to the working people the right of
protecting themselves against the en-
croachments of their employers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-13
PLAN VIRGINIA CAMPAIGN.
Republican Leaders Discuss the Com.
ing Congressional Fight.

At a meeting In this city last night Of
the executive committee Of the republican
congressional committee Of Virginia plans
were di cussed for the coming campaign
In the state.
According to Representative Slemp,
chairman OF the committee. however. tlis
was the secondary matter for which the
meeting was called, the primary object
being to clear UP obligations incurI ed
during the last campaign. Mr.. Slemp
said no patronage matters were dis
cussed It was decided to retain the
Headquarters established during the last
campaign. representative was present
from each OF the ten districts Of the
state
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-13
LEGATION Is GUARDED.
Feeling in Bogota Bitter Against
the Americans.

BOGOTA, Colombia, March 1.-THE
American legation here Is being strictly
guarded. as the feeling against the Ameri-
cans Is intense. following tho rioting
which accompanied the recent demonstra-
ton against the American-owned street
railway. The authorities have acted en-
ergetically against the demonstrators
but disorder Is ready to break out at any
moment. although seemingly held in
check for the present
The boycott against the railway is
being strictly maintained. The refugees
within the legation are safe, but It Is
questionable when they will be able to
return to their homes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-13
ACTOR THORNE'S SUICIDE.
Friends Think His Role Led to His
Self-Destruction.

CHICAGO. H.. March 12.-Friends of
Thomas Thorne. the actor who COM
mitted suicide in his room yesterday,
expressed the belief last night that his
constant playing Of tho part Of the re-
porter whose assignment was a sui
eide story. led to his self destruction.
Thorne's only relative. in Chicago,
Frank Gilmore. cousin. could give
nothing in support OF any other theory.
AS q reporter he was represented as
going out to cover a suicide and as
being overwhelmed by the sight Of
death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-13
RUN TRAINS BY TELEPHONE.
System to Be Tried on Section Of
Southern Railway.

ATLANTA. Ga. March 1.-THE tele-
phone will take the place Of the tele-
graph on one Of the most important Sec
tions of the Southern railway system as
a method Of operating trains, according to
an announcement made here today.
The new method will be tried first on
the 100 miles OF road between Monroe,
Va, and Greensboro. N. c., and Is expect
ed to be in operation within the next two
weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-13
GOULD SCORES THE PRESS.
Says American Newspapers Are
More Sensational Than Truthful.

PARIS. March 12.--Frank Gould, in re-
Spouse to a request for statement re-
garding the report that he and Miss Edith
Kelly, the actress. had been married, do
cl!ned to make any such statement, but
instead wrote the following note:
ut Is always my policy not to deny
anything about myself in the American
newspapers. Once when an article con-
corning me was libelous placed It in
tho hands Of an attorney. In another
case the paper was glad to mako proper
denia.. Anything printed which is not
libelous will treat with contempt as the
American press is more sensational than
truthful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-13
Railroads Out of Chicago
Face Critical Situation.
TELL MEN TO GO AHEAD
Both Sides Willing to Arbitrate
Wage Dispute.
ARE AT ODDS OVER DEMANDS
10000 Firemen Likely to Go Out If
Pacific Sentiment Does Not
Prevail.

CHICAGO, March 12-Admissions were
made on both sides tonight that the con-
troversy between 10000 firemen operat-
ing on 10000 miles Of railroads west.
northwest and southwest Of Chicago and
the railroad managers had become criti-
cal. and that the question of a strike,
tying up practically all systems between
here and the Pacific coast, would be set
tied within forty-eight hours.
Questions Under Dispute.
President W. S. Carter Of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Firemen and Engine
men. on behalf of the firemen, today sent
to the general manager of the committee
OF the railroads a request for clear
statement Of the employers position.
The brotherhood asked for information
on three points in their demands. viz:
Increased wage scale. which the rail-
roads say would amount to an increase
OF 221s per cent, but which the firemen
say would equal only 121s per cent.
The right of the union to represent the
fireman after he has been promoted either
to an engineman or to any other capacity.
The right Of the union to have author
ity in questions OF seniority or the
promotion of old-time employees.
In previous negotiations the brother
hood said they We're willing to submit
the wage question to arbitration under
the Erdman act provided the other two
points were settled without the aid of
third party.
Union Told to Go Ahead.
1t was announced by the general man
ayers committee tonight that an an
swer was directed sent to President
Carter, denying this request and leav-
ing it to the union, despite their strike
vote" to take what future course they
think best. The answer, it was said,
probably will reach Mr.. Carter tomor-
row.
1t is said the recent vote, showing
more than so per cent of the men to be
against accepting the offer of the rail-
roads. would enable the national off,
ciaIs to call a strike at any time.
Negotiations have been on for six
weeks. About 40 western railroads are
involved. II a strike were called 1t Is
said, $4,000 other employees would be-
thrown out.
At today's meeting ten general man
ayers were present At the close Of the
session a member of the committee
said:
although we confidently hope to reach
an agreement on arbitration, the situation
is most critical. In the face of the So
called strike vote we have told the men
we will not grant the two points they ask
ror before submitting the wage dispute 10
arbitration.
"A strike at this time certainly would
not be wise. We do not wish to alarm
the business interests of the country, and
we shall exert every influence to induce
the brotherhood to continue to act In
friendly spirit.
They probably will receive our answer
tomorrow to their latest demands. We
trust the whole matter will be settled by
Monday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-13
Will Ordered Dogs Death.

ST. LOUIS, No., March 12-'Wing,'
Yorkshire terrier which was the pet of
Mrs Mary Semple. was chloroformed
today at a dog hospital In accordance
with provision In her will that the dog
be killed SO he might meet her in the
spirit world. BY Mrs. SempIe's will the
Laurel Hill cemetery Of Philadetphia
will receive $500 to care for the grave q
her parents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-13

ton from Mr.. NSrtrces that he had mcfe-
ly discussed water-power sites with him.
In the redirect examination OF tho vii
ness Attorney Pepper began referring
Mr.. Davis to statements said to have been
made by Secretary Ballinger contained III
various letters.
In a lette. to Senator La Toilette. under
date OF May Il, 1901. Mr.. Ballinger sail
ne had restored TO the public domain the
iands In Montana. Oregon and Idaho
upon recommendation OF the director ~
the reclamation service, who advised that
the information in his possession would
not warrant the further reservation of the
lands.
oy the director"' asked Mr.. Pepper.
II do not
the witness also replied in the negative
When the attorney referred him to para
graph OF the Presidents letter to Sai-
lfnger of September Is last, in which tie
President referred to the fact that Nj.
Ballinger had said the reclaim alton service
had recommended returning to the public
domain land that had no water power
sites on 1t.
Senator Flint Interrupts.
Mr.. Pepper began referring TO other
letters along the same line when Senator
Flint interrupted, declaring that al, that
ground had been covered before.
VIC oiC uusy IICIs ile Sdlu
patiently, land don't want TO waste our
time In listening to something we have
already had two or three times
In reply Mr.. Pepper said he was lead
ing up to final question, when Chair
man Nelson exclaimed:
Counsel must stop trifing with IL"
committee and must not take UP the
committees time by submitting testimony
already In its hands. Please proceed"
II am not trifiing with the committee.
retorted Mr. Pepper holly, land resent
that reflection from the chairman Of the
committee. I will not proceed until am
informed whether that is the judgment
Of the committee"
"Oh. let it pass" declared several mem
bers.
Attorney Pepper then read Mr.. Davis
statement made before the luncheon re-
cess. and was then asked II he stood
for the assertion that he had not said
Secretary BaIlinger had Intentionally or
consciously done a wrong act
Mr.. Davis replied that he referred only
to Mr.. Ballinger's acts and not to his
statements.
When Mr.. Davis was excused the com
mittee adjourned until next Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-13
READY FOR A FIGHT.
Root Following Prepared to Make
War on Woodruff.

NEW YORK, March 1.-The reported
visit of Senator Elihu Root here tomor-
row has opened wide the foodgates OF
political speculation as TO what effort, 1t
any. will be made to depose Timothy l..
Woodruff as the chairman of the state
CeLup!lcan committee
The selection of Senator Cobb as presi-
dent pro tenn of the state senate has
brought the issue to q focus, and it was
understood generally that the admins
tration, with Gov. Hughes and Senator
Root, would accept the challenge of the
Woodruff organization and seek TO rout
the so-named "Old Guard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-13
c., B. & Q. Hopes for Peace.

dent Of the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy railroad. gave out formal state
menr as follows:
I'VE believe the public need have no
fear of a suspension of business on ac-
count of a great railroad strike. The
railroads have spent several weeks con-
Quoting peaceful negotiations with the
men, and we have offered to arbitrate I'M
der the government law the wage ques-
ton"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-13
THE PRESIDENT DEPARTS.
Goes to Attend the Funeral Of W.
NICK. Laughlin.

President Taft left last night at l1:45
o'clock for Pittsburg, to attend the f,l-
neral OF W. Nick. Laughlin, accompanied
by Capt. Butt. his military aid. and Mrs
More. sister Of Mrs. Taft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-13
Folk as Arbitrator.

ST. LOUIS, March IA tentative
proposition that he act as arbitrator be-
tween the Philadelphia Rapid Transit
company and the street Gar men OF that
:ity was made today to former Gov. Jo-
ieph w. Folk by Charles II. Burton, who
.iairns to rep. esent both sides, and came
. st. Louis from Philadelphia TO see Mr..
folk