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THE MORNING OREGONIAN," TpURSPAT, SEPTEMBER 24. 1903. PAR KS IS SEATED Olds, W oftman & King's "DIFFERENT STORE" Fifth and Washington Sts. Ironworkers Stand by New York Delegate. DEBATE OCCUPIES THE DAY Credentials Committee Sub mits Two Reports. CONTEST BITTER AT ALL TIMES Flxinl Vote, Hoirwer, Shotvii Only Three Men Against the Union Sus pended by President Richards Executive Meeting; Held. KANSAS CITY. Mo.. Sept 23. After being in session behind closed doors since early this morning, the convention of the International. Association of Bridge and Structural Ironworkers at 10 o'clock to night voted in favor of seating Sam Parks and the other delegates from local union No. 2 of New York. There were but three votes cast against Parks and his friends. The result was a decided victory for Parks, as It reinstates him and local No. 2 of New Work, of which he is the busi ness agent, and directly repudiates the action of President Buchanan in suspend ing it. The Parks delegation will now have seats on the floor and the supposed ly regular New York delegates are out of it. The hearing of the Parks case consumed nearly all the time of the convention to day and was a bitter contest. The credentials committee presented two reports. The majority report referred the matter to the convention for final action, while the minority report declared that the suspension of the union was un constitutional. Mr. Parks and his fellow members of Union No. 2 were requested to leave the hall until the convention had disposed of their case, and this they did peaceably. The majority report, referring the Parks matter to the convention, was received with demonstration, but as soon as the secretary had finished reading the minor ity report a dozen delegates Jumped to their feet and demanded recognition. President Buchanan declared all out of order, and after some delay requested that all members of Union No. 2 with draw. Parks was already on his feet leading his followers toward the door, and with a witty sally at the president's expense all made their way toward a committee room, where they awaited any summons that might come from the "convention. At the request of several delegates, President Buchanan Instructed all news paper reporters and spectators to with draw, and In a moment more the long expected fight over the New York dele gation was on behind closed doors. Heat ed argument ensued immediately, and the loud words of the delegates could be heard plainly in -J-e hallway. Parks smiled complacently, and said: "We will win. Just wait. The conven tion will decide la our favor within 13 minutes." The minority report, which was signed by J. P. Carey, of Buffalo,' and Charles W. Winslow, of "Washington, D. C, was as follows: "While we recognize the right under the constitution of the president to suspend a local union, we are of the opinion that the suspension of Local Union No. 2 was not constitutional. Inasmuch as the evi dence submitted falls to convince us that due notice was given Local Union No. 2 by President Buchanan of his intention to suspend said local If their violation of the constitution did not cease. All of thir is provided for in article 6, section 2, of the constitution of this association." The credentials committee reported fa vorably on the question of allowing In side men. or shop men, in the member ship. This was passed up to the conven tion Itself, also, but has not been taken up yet. There are 150,000 of these men, and if they are accepted It will Immensely strengthen the organization. There seems to be a 6trong sentiment looking toward their acceptance. About 100 delegates are in attendance from every part of the United States and from Canada. It is expected that the con vention will remain in session for at least a week. No very important questions out side of the seating of the Parks delega tion and the question of separating the "inside" or shop men from the National organization are up for consideration. GREAT NORTHERN MAKES PEACE. Firemen and Engineers Make Con cessions, ns "Well as Company. ST. PAUL, Sept. 23. The controversy between the engineers and firemen and the Great Northern road was amicably settled tonight. Neither the company of ficials nor the grand officers of the two brotherhoods would state just what the terms of agreement were, but It is known each side made some concessions. The firemen are understood to have been granted a slight Increase in wages, bringing their schedule to a parity with those of the various other trans-Continental lines. No increase is believed to have been granted the enginemen, but numerous minor changes were made in the working rules. The controversy, which at one time threatened to take on a most serious character, was brought to an end by a series of conferences which began yes terday afternoon and ended tonight. The grievance committee of the two brother hoods had been In St. Paul in confer ence with the officials for more than a month. It Is said that nearly every con cession asked by the committee was at one time granted by the general officers, and a tentative agreement was reached which was then referred to President Hill. Mr. Hill then referred the matter back to the general officers, and they at once withdrew their consent to the con cessions previously granted. This greatly incensed the men. and tt looked for a time as though a poll of the locals would be taken as to whether or. not there should be a strike. Grand Chief W. F. Stone, of the Broth erhood of Locomotive ! Engineers, and Grand Chief Hannahan, of the Brother hood of Locomotive Firemen, were sum moned to St. Paul to take charge of the negotiations. Another conference was asked of the company officials and was granted. After this conferene, Mr. Stone said the company showed a disposition to meet the men in a spirit of fairness, and a peaceful settlement was probable. The conference was continued through out today, and tonight an agreement was signed by the company officials and the committee representing the men. Messrs. Stone and Hannahan left tonight for Bal timore. The Brotherhood of Railway Carmen on the Great Northern system also have a. grievance committee in St. Paul walt to confer with the general officers. OVERCROWDED I Yes Overcrowded ! There you have it in a nutshell. "When our buyers went into the market last July to purchase Fall stocks we were assured by the contractors that our new building; would be ready for October occupancy. "We bought accordingly bought for the combined floor areas of both our present store and our five-story annex now in process of building. (The iron frame is nearly ready for delivery when visible progress will be apparent on Sixth street.) So here's con gestion thousands of feet of floor space we had calculated on that ' has not materialized, and it leaves us with much more in many lines than we can conveniently handle. Vigorous measures are due and start now. Certain lines must be reduced. "We adopt strenuous methods to effect this result. THIS WEEK WE OFFER OUR FINE REGULAR LINE OF ENAMELED IRON BEDS AT LOWER PRICES Brass Trimmed, White Enameled Iron Beds, shorn of profit thusly for this week's selling. Fourth Floor, take elevator. Regular $4.50 vaiues, this sale $3.75 Regular 5.00 values, this sale 4.25 Regular 6.00 values, this sale 5.00 Regular 7.50 values, this sale ." 6.25 Regular 9.00 values, this sale 7.50 Regular 10.50 values, this sale 8.75 Regular J2.00 values, this sale JO.00 Regular J5.00 values, this sale J2.50 Regular 18.00 values, this sale J5.00 Regular 22.00 values, this sale X9.00 Regular 28.00 values, this sale 23.00 FIRST FLOOR. SPECIAL UMBRELLA SALE FIRST FLOOR. On all the week. " The rainy season is really with us now never know when a cloud is going to tip over and spill its stored-up raindrops on Oregon. The rain is all right the best health and beauty preserver known, as is demonstrated daily on our streets in the springy step and clear com plexions of the passing throng, wonderful . in comparison with the sallow faces that dry up and crack, possessed by denizens of the states where drouth prevails a great portion of the year. BUT rain is NOT a good thing for the new hats and gowns we've provided protection at little cost here this week in our stock of handsome, new Umbrellas, underpriced for special selling all week just in need time. Ladles silk and wool mixed umbrellas, black and colored, worth $2.25, $2.50 and $3.00. Suitable for young ladles' school use, or a dressy shopping tfc 1 umbrella special p bilver handles and very pretty nat ural boxwood, opera crooks and plain Princess. MEN'S TAFFETA GLORIAS in um brellas, with best light Paragon frames, worth $2.75, all have fine nicely mounted handles, some with boxwood, others bone and silver trimmed special, at. $2.25 Another lot of swell taffeta finish, gloria silk and cotton mixed umbrel las. Just the thing for children's school use, $1.25 regular c value, this week, each Handles natural wood, celluloid and Dresden. bone, horn. A BIG VALUE THIS WEEK IN Plaid Worsted Dess. Goods Domestic Aisle, f "F s ' Domestic Aisle. A rst Floor. J- JLoS ilrC First Floor. Special sale of plaid dress goods for children's school dresses, fine worsted, double width, at a lOi- foric special price of. the yard villus Ribbon Special First Floor This week we show on our ribbon counter a line of beau tiful soft satin taffeta ribbons, with fancy dots, all-silk fancy striped taffeta, 4 inches wide, f Q frifc worth 40c a yard special at, yard vexiwa FREE! Standard Quality Rdbbes Absolutely Given Away For a few days only, to add impetus to Autumn business In the shoe aisle, we offer this extra Inducement to buy ers of LADIES' OR CHILDREN'S SHOES. With every pair of the same women's and children's only where the purchase price amounts to $2.50 or over, we will give free a Eair of standard quality rubbers in any weight 'preferred y the purchaser. The Great Bargain Sale of Silks Continues Today in the Annex, First Floor. Rare Values in Choice New Silks. The carmen, who embrace almost all of those employed In the various shops on the system, and who number about 1200 rrieji,- are said to be demanding an Increase of 13 per cent in wages, which represents, they assert, the difference between their wage schedule and that paid to their fellow-craftsmen on the Northern Pacific A committee of Northern Pacific fire men and engineers is also in the city awaiting a conference with the officials of that road. It Is not known what con cessions they ask. j SHOWS SCORA FOR MILITARY. Lawyer Withdraws From Case Be cause Courtroom Is Guarded. CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo., Sept. 23. General Chase produced In District Court today the four military prisoners for whom writs of habeas corpus were issued and a strong force of troops was stationed In and about the Courthouse. Ex-Attorney-General Eugene Engley, who in stituted the habeas corpus proceedings, protested against the presence of 30 sol diers In the courtroom, declaring it to, be In violation of the Constitution, and as they were permitted to remain, he with drew from the case. Argument on the motion to quash the habeas corpus proceedings was resumed. In announcing his withdrawal, Mr. Eng ley said: "When I filed the application for writs of habeas corpus and Invoked the juris diction of this court for the issuance of the highest writ of right known to the law, I supposed these proceedings would be heard under constitutional guarantee; but It is not so. The court may say it Is, but the fact remains that the forces of intimidation are present. The con stitutional guarantee that the court shall be open and untrammeled has been in vaded. "This is no longer a constitutional court. It Is an armed camp. The court has been surrounded by soldiers. I refuse to pro ceed further In this case." Mr. Engley and his associate, John Murphy, left the, courtroom together. S. D. Crump, for the respondents, pre sented an argument along .purely legal lines. He said he wished to correct the Impression derived from Lieutenant Mc Clelland's remarks yesterday that they contended the writ of habeas corpus is suspended. But, he said, the respondents alleged it was not always necessary to grant the writ. The question which he argued was whether the writ shall stand or fall. At the conclusion of Attorney Crump's argument Judge Seeds announced that he would deliver his decision on the motion to quash the habeas corpus proceedings at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The prisoners escorted by the military were taken back to the guardhouse. No affi davits charging any of them with crimes have yet been filed. weekly pay day and reforms In the system of weighing. This convention Is to take action on a, proposition to order a general strike to enforce tlje demands. The sentiment of the delegates seems to be in favor of a peaceful settlement If possible. District President William Howells was In the chair. President John Mitchell telegraphed this morning that he could not be present, but National Vice-President Lewis will act as his personal representative. Mr. Mitchell has expressed himself as heartily In favor of a strike unless the operators accede to the demands of the miners, and these de mands will be presented to the 'operators during this convention. STRIKE AT FLOURING MILLS. Minneapolis Employes to the Num ber of 1700 "Walk Out. MINNEAPOLIS, Sept 23. All the Min neapolis flouring mills were closed in definitely last night at midnight. At that hour all the men quit work except a few who remained a few minutes to allow the rolls to run clean. There was no violence or disorder of any sort. Most of the mills have notices posted to the effect that the time of all the men who quit work will be ready for them tomorrow morn ing, and all the men who do riot report for duty can consider themselves dis charged. The strike involves about 1700 men. COLORADO MIXERS CQXVEXE. Tliey "Will Decide Whether to Order n. General Strike. PUEBLO, Colo., Sept, 23. The annual convention of District No. 15, United Mine workers of America, which includes Colo rado, Wyoming, Utah and New Mexico, opened here this morning. A number of the delegates had not yet arrived and little work was done. The miners are asking a higher wage scale, an eight hour day, no discrimination' against mem bers of the United Mlneworkers, a bl- MILLER'S CASE GOES OVER. Federation of Labor Discusses It, hut Defers Final Action. WASHINGTON, Sept. 23. The executive council of the American Federation of Labor today considered the case of W. A. Miller, the foreman of bookbinders, who was dismissed from the Government print ing office because he had been expelled from the local Bookbinders' Union, and who was subsequently reinstated by order of President Roosevelt, but took no action In the matter, deferring that until later in the present session. The council awarded jurisdiction of put ty glazing to the Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators. The dispute between the Machinists' As sociations, and that of the Allied Metal Mechanics, was compromised by an agree ment that the International Association of Allied Metal Mechanics shall call a constitutional convention to be attended by a delegate of the International Asso ciation of Machinists for the purpose of effecting a working agreement between the two organizations. An application for a charter was denied In the case of the International Union of Sign Painters. President Gompcrs was authorized to call a convention for the formation of an International Union of Paper Box Makers. Trolley Linen Increase "Wnjres. NEW YORK, Sept. 23. The Public Serv ice Corporation, of Newark. N. J., which controls all the trolley lines in Essex, Hudson, Union and Passaic Counties, has signed an agreement with members of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Employes, providing for a uni form wage rate of 22 cents an hour for motormen and conductors, an Increase of 3 cents. A large number of men are em ployed on the lines. Two Minen Grant Eight-Hour Day. TELLURIDE, Colo., Sept 23. Manager Henry Buckley, of the Sliver Bell mine, granted his mill men an eight-hour day, and three shifts will be employed In the mill. Captain Davidson, manager of the Carrlbeau Montezuma, also granted an eight-hour day. This practically settles the labor troubles in Ophlr, with the ex ception of the Butterfly-Terrible mine, whose manager, J. S. Keating, refused to treat with the Union. OUT FOR SENATOR Rayner, of Schley Case Fame in Maryland Race, DESIRES TO SUCCEED M'COMAS Democratic Machine Han Another Man, and Rayner Says He Ignores the Politicians in Making: Ills Announcement.' OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, Sept 23. Attorney-General Isador Rayner, of Maryland, who gained, a wide spread reputation because of the manner in which he handled the Schley case, be fore the famous court of Inquiry, Is out with a formal announcement of his can dldacy for the Senate to succeed McComas, Republican. Rayner Is bidding for the Democratic vote, but Is apparently look ing for some Republican support, for In making his announcement he says he sub mlts his claims to the people and ignores the politicians. The regular Democratic organization in Maryland has heretofore been supposed to favor Governor Smith as Its candidate for McComas' seat Roosevelt Will Visit the South. BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept 23. Internal Revenue Collector Thompson, who is just back from a conference with the President at Oyster Bay, said today that Mr. Roose velt is considering making a trip South this Winter, and speaking In two or three cities in Georgia or Alabama. While the President did not so state, Mr. Thompson Is of the opinion that he would like the Southern people to understand him better, and he Is anxious to come South to dispel some of the erroneous Impressions now thought to prex'all in this section regarding his Southern attitude Ware to Take the Stump In Ohio TOPEKA, Kan., Sept 23. United States Pension Commissioner Ware today stated that he expected to make a few political speeches In Ohio this Fall. i Early Trial Desired In Postal Cases. WASHINGTON, Sept 23. United States District Attorney Beach, upon the conven ing of the October term of the District Supreme Court, it is understood, will move that the first of the Postoffice cases be set for trial October 26. The grand jury assembled today, but adjourned without action. It is known that several indictments are In course of preparation, and that the grand jury Is expected to report . them shortly. Requisition for Farley. TRENTON. N. J., Sept 23. Governor Odell, of New York, today made requisi tion upon Governor Murphy for the sur render of Henry Farley, who Is wanted in New York to answer a charge of per jury in connection with the testimony given at the recent trial of Samuel Parks. Farley is understood to be in Morris, N. J. PRIZE WINNING STOCK, Blooded Animals Awarded Blue Rib bons at Irvington Track:. Mr. R. Scott, of Mllwaukle. snent a busv fav at Trvlncton track vesterdav ludcrlncr the blooded stock exhibit, which Is being conducted in connection with the race meet Mr. Scott, by rushing the work of awarding the prizes, completed tne ta3K hv thft time the race3 were oVer. and the great crowd which saw the races. In spite of the rain, -passed along the sheds In or der to admire the ribbon-winners. This nftomnnn the tirizes will be awarded to the blooded horses. Following is a list of the prize-winners in tne cauie, sneep and hogs: Bull. 3 years and over. Perfection, 102632, first . Bull. 3 years and over, Lelax, 102631, sec Bull, 2 years and over, Beau Donald 121450 first Bull, 2 years and over. Beau Wellington 1393(1? second. Bull, 1 year and over. Glen Alamo, 14S223. first. Bull, calves and over. Jim Henry, first Bull, calves and over, Le Alamo, 14S223, second. Cows. 3 years and oyer, Phoebe Alamo, 105112, first. Cows, 3 years and over. Pandover 5th, 201946. s,nB" MUSIC ALL THE MUSIC OF THE "CHAPERONS" JUST RECEIVED. CLOAKROOM NEWS Ladies' Waists Ladies' Waists, newest models, made of Ox fords, madras, fancy vestings, French Flan nels, Gun Metal Velveteens, Crashes, Eta mine, Hand-embroidered Linens FROM $1.25 to $12.50 Also ONE HUNDRED ALL-WOOL Flannel Waists In red, navy, cadet and black, Special Today $1.25. Silk Petticoats All the newest shapes in solid color, black and white silks, fancy silks, brocades and changeable silks, Prices $4.95 to $40.00. Also EIGHTY-FIVE SILK PETTICOATS Of plain and changeable color, fine Taffeta Silks, latest umbrella shape, regular $10.00, Special Today $6.95. Flannelette An entirely new and novel line of Kimonas made in fetching Persian designs, polka dot effects, Japanese plaids and jardiniere effects, all made according to correct Japanese mod els with matched borders, Prices 85c, 95c, $1.25. ' Flannelette Wrappers One Thousand good quality, dark ground Flannelette Wrappers, extra full flounce skirt, fitted inside vest lining and all seams bound and finished, yoke, collars and cuffs braid trimmed, Special Today 89c. Walking vSkirts A special purchase just one hundred and fifty in the lot. All made of fine Melton Cloth, in new 7-gore flare shape, stitched bands around the hips and down front. Trimmed with small buttons. Colors,. Black, Navy and Oxford. Special Today $3.50 Special Attention Is Called to the Ladies' ILng'lisli Walking Coats xMade of Most Approved Materials PRICE $20.00 Also Ladies9 Chesterfield Cape Coats Most Stylish Walking Coats PRICE $25.00 NOTE. In the new display rooms are exhibited today the latest domestic and imported models in Opera Wraps, Carriage Wraps, Theater Coats and Reception Costumes. NEWEST TAILOR-MADE SUITS, $15.00iTO $75.00 - t vSale of Blankets and Comforts $5.00 White Wool Blankets $3.75 I Fine Silkoline and Sateen Comforts filled $6.50 Fine White Wool Blankets .. 5.25 I with pure cotton, all at reduced prices. $7.50 Finest White Wool Blankets 6.00 Special $1.25, $1.35, $1.80, $2.25, $2.70 a Cows, 2 years and over, Lady Hestod, 129910. first. Cows, 2 years and over, Rollelce, 119333, second. Cows, 1 year and over. Song Bird, first. Cows, 1 year and over. Bright Hope, sec ond. Cows, calves, G months and over, Pride of Wasco 19th, first. Cows, calves. 6 months and over. Miss Perfection, second. Sweepstakes for best bull, any age, Per fection, first. oweenstakes, best cow, any age, Song Bird, first. Short Horn. Short Horns, 3 years old, Hlllcrest Hero, first. Short Horns. 3 years old, Duke of Has tings, second. Short Horn bull, 2 years old, Nonpareil, first. Short Horn bull. 11 months. Lord of the Valley, second; 10 months, Capitol, first. Short Horn cows, 3 years old, Algltha, first. Snort Horn cows, 3 years old, English Lady, second. Short Horn cows, 2 years old, Crimson Perl, first Short Horn cows, 1 year old, Matchless 25th, first Short Horn cows,' 1 year old, Violet Queen, second. Short Horn calves, 6 months and under 1 year. Roan Myrtle, first. Short Horn calves, 6 months and under 1 year. Matchless 26th. second. Sweepstakes for best bull, any age, Hlll crest Hero, first. Sweepstakes for best cow, any age, Matchless 25th, first. Ayrshire. Bull, 3 years old, Riverside King. 7315, first. Bull. 1 year old. David King. S375. first. Bull calf, Oregon King, S363, second. Cow. 3 years old, Ossldlne Silver Dreams, 12o35. first. Cow. 3 years old, Hattle Annendale, I0106, second. Cow. 2 yeare old, Myra of Pontney, 161S4, first Cow, 1 year old, Hellen Douglas, 1S150, first Calf. 6 months and over, Grace King, 18154, first Calf, 6 months and over, Isiettle King, 1S153. second. Small calves, Francis King, first Small calves, Lldia King, second. Sweepstakes, best bull, diploma. Sweepstakes, best cow, diploma. Dorset Horn Sheep. R. Scott. Mllwaukle Ram lambs, first and second: ewe, 2 years old and over, first .and second; ewe, 1 vear old and over, first and second; ewe lambs, first and second; flock ram, any age, and four ewes, first RECIPROCITY IS WANTED CnrrlnKc-Bnllders Aslc America to Make Treaty "With Canada. BOSTON, Sept. 23. At today's session of the Carriage Builders National Asso ciation. T. M. Knappen, secretary of the National Reciprocity League, spoke on "Reciprocity With Canada and How to Get It." Following Mr. Knappen's ad dress the following resolutions, offered by H. C. Staver, of Chicago, were adopted: "Resolved. That in view of the demand of our growing foreign trade and the strengthening tendency of other nations to meet our high tariffs with equally high ones on their part, the time has come when the "United States should enter upon a policy of reciprocity In customs duties, granting favors to all nations that do or shall give us reasonable access to their markets. "Resolved. That In view of the con tiguity of Canada and the close ties of kinship, social Intercourse and commerce between her people and those of the Re public, and the desirability of strength ening them, we cite the Dominion as a country deserving of reciprocity In a' spe cial sense ,and without regard to a policy of general reciprocity. "Resolved, That we urge every member of the association to constitute himself ESTABLISHED 1STO INCORPORATED 1S99 G. P. RUMMELIN & SONS ' 126 SECOND STREET NEAR WASHINGTON LEADERS IN FUR FASHION I fltpt StvIPS In BroadtaiI Coats, with natural dark LulLoL OiyiCo sable collar, revers and cuffs; in Per sian Lamb Coats, with mink or chinchilla collar,, revers and cuffs; in Moire Astrachah Coats, with black marten or mink collar, revers and cuffs. Otter, Beaver, Near Seal and Astrachan Jackets. x FlIT StfilPS n Siberian squirrel, mole and ermine, Rus 1 Ul OlUILo sian sable, chinchilla, minever, mink, etc. Flir RftiK In abIe and IsabeIIa fx Arctic white fox, 1 ul UUU3 black lynx, black marten, sable, mink, etc. Alaska Sealskins, London Dye, Our Specialty Leading and Reliable Furriers of the Pacific Coast CALL OR SEND FOR CATALOGUE. a committee of one to see that his Con gressmen and Senators are enlightened as Jo the demand of great business interests of this country that our growing foreign trade be conserved and assisted by a pol icy of genuine reciprocity." The election of officers resulted In the unanimous choice of Frank L. Wright, of St. Louis, as President. MAY UNITE TO SAVE MINES Consolidated Lake Superior In Con sidering Reorganization Scheme. PHILADELPHIA, Sept 23. John S. Freeman, counsel for the Consolidated Lake Superior Company, said today: "There Is d. movement on fQot In which a majority of the stockholders will, I be lieve, unite to save the property, and I think a proposition looking to the reor ganization of the company is under way, and will be agreed to by the stockhold ers." It was learned today that the plan pro vides fox a new company capitalized at from $35,000,000 to $10,000,000. The Con solidated Lake Superior Company is a holding company controlling a large num ber of concerns at and near Sault Ste. Marie. It was organized under the laws of Connecticut, and has an authorized capitalization of 1117,000,000, of which $102. 000,000 has been issued. The principal stockholders are Phlladelphlans. The company operates the Helen Ore mines. Iron and steel mills, veneer mill, pulp mills, a sawmill and a nickel plant at the Soo, a ferry across Sault Ste. Marie River, the Grace gold mine, nickel mines In the Sudbury district of Ontario, car shops and several other concerns. The troubles of the company were made public last December, when the Speyer & Co. loan was negotiated. and three of the leading officers elected a3 follows: Grand president, F. J. McNulty, Newark. X. J.; grand secretary, H. W. Sherman. Washington, D. C; grand treas-, urer, F. I. Sheehan. of New Britain. Conn. Tomorrow, after electing a number of vice-presidents and selecting a place for holding the next convention, final ad journment will be taken. CAN'T INHERIT DISEASE. German Professor Has a Xevr The ory lieBardliipr Consumption. BERLIN. Sept 23. The Deutschen Me desche Voschigrlft publishes a synopsis oC a lecture which Professor Von Behring. of Marburg, will deliver before the German Naturalists' Congress at Cassel next Fri day. Professor Behring does not believe that tuberculosis can be Inherited or con tracted epidemically by an adult He as serts, however, that a decisive factor In the spread of tuberculosis Is the nourish ing of infants with milk taken from cows suffering from that disease. The .human Infant, like the young of all animals, lacks the digestive apparatus and protective organs which irr the case ofr grown-up persons prevents the germs from entering into the tissue. As a conse quence, he contends, young children should be nourished with milk free from the germs of tuberculosis. Professor Von Behrlng's efforts are being directed toward the substitution of sanitariums and a system of Inoculation for consumption hospitals. He Is firmly convinced that, like animals, human be ings can be rendered Immune by inocula tion with tuberculosis toxin obtained from cows. The professor, however, dlstfnctly sayo hi sexperlments to obtain a perfect toxin are not completed. Electrical Worker Elect Officers. SALT LAKE, Sept. 23. The biennial con vention of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, which has been In session here for the past ten days, has practically concluded Its work. Today the new constitution was- read and adopted British Ships Ordered to Snila Boy. iNDON. Sept. 23. It Is reported that the British battleships Russell. Illustrious and Renown liave been ordered from Ma Jorlca. Balerlc Islands, to Suda Bay, Isle of Crtte. It Is supposed in connection with the Balkan crisis