Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 33, Number 10, 25 February 1908 — Page 3

PAGE THREE. GOMPERS STRIKES FOR LABORING MEN Hundreds of Bargains Prevail This Week at Richmond's Men's Store's Great Appeared Before the House Committee With an Eloquent Appeal. Our Remnant Sale, a much looked for event, is. now on. Former sales are memorable for the sweeping reductions, but this time the price cutting is so extraordinary and so absolutely as here indicated that we urge a quick response for the best choice. If your size is here you must save money, for clothing this week goes for less than cost Hart, Schaffner & Marx and Clothcraft fine clothes are all included nothing held back. UNIONS TO LIVE FOREVER. ASSERTS THAT THEY CANNOT BE CRUSHED BY THE ADVERSE RULINGS OF SUPREME COURTSPEAKS OF PRESIDENT.

THE RICH3IOND PALLADIUM AND SUX-TELEGRA3I, TUESDAY, FERRFAT1T 2,, lfK)S.

Washington, Feb. 25. In Samuel C'lompers, president of the American Federation of Iabor. unionism found an eloquent champion yesterday when lie appeared before the house committee on the judieiary and declared that, "despite the adverse decisions of the Miprenie court, labor unions will not be driven out of existence." Mr. Gompers, in the American Federa Honist for this month, goes even further than in his speech today. Ho attacks the supreme court for recent rulings and points 6 Roosevelt as the one great champion of the cause. In lis speech today he expressed confidence that the president of the United States sincerely sympathizes "with all our people," and added: "I have reasons to believe that the president is not thoroughly informed as to the real remedy for the cause of complaint." These statements were made in an argument on the bill to regulate the issuance of restraining orders and injunctions and to limit the meaning of "conspiracy" in certain cases. "Of all the measures before the Judiciary committee," said Mr. Gompers, "the Pearre bill comes the nearest to giving the working people what they van L Events have demonstrated clearly in my mind that it is the only bill that can be at all effective to deal "with these invasions of human lights." The Pearre bill, Mr. Gompers said, is intended to bring the injunction process where it was before it was abused in its application to labor disputes. Trend of the Times. "The trend of the decisions of the courts," said Mr. Gompers, "has been 10 take away from the workinginan the principle of effective defense against encroachments or imposition of onerous conditions. The climax was reached when the supreme court handed down its decision in what are known as the 'Hat cases.' Under that decision it has made organizations combinations and conspiracies in restraint of trade. I do not know what the courts will do and what executives will do, goaded on by our victorious enemies, but I want to say to you, just as solemnly as I can say, organizations of labor, which have done, so much to protect and improve the conditions of the working people, will not be driven out. You can not afford to place the stigma of unlawfulness upon the organizations which have done so much within the law to improve the condition of the working people." Over his signature an editorial id 1he American Federationist for this inon I h attacks the recent, decision of tho supremo court of the United States in the' case of Ijoewe & Co., popularly known as the "Hat. case," which ia declared to be "the most drastic and far-reaching decision which it. has ever handed down" and "as affecting directly all labor and lience the whole people." Gompers Calls Halt. The editorial begins with the statement that "labor organizations must not be outlawed," and then proceeds at great length to review tho court's decision point by point with a view to showing that the court erred. Says Mr. Gompers: "We trust it will not be considered lese majeste ir wo say that in our opinion the supreme court in this and other recent decisions affecting labor tends to revert to the medieval procedure rather than to make the application of legal principle to tho present industrial situation.

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THEATRICAL CALENDAR.

"Here's to Our Absent Brothers," and the pictures are in keeping. Wednesday there will be a souvenir matinee and on Saturday a special matinee for the children. Friday night, in addition to the amateurs who may appear, Williams and McComb, a team preparing to go on the road, will give their aerial stunt.

NEW PHILLIPS. Week of Feb. 24 Vaudeville. GENNETT. Week of Feb. 24 Hutton-Bailey Stock Company. Feb. 29 (Matinee and Night) "The Great Divide."

The Jumping Off Place. "Consumption had me in its grasp; find I had almost reached the jumping off place when I was advised to try Dr. Kings New Discovery; and I want to say right now. it saved my life. Improvement began with the first bottle, and after taking one dozen bottles I was a well and happy man again." pays George Moore, of Grimesland, N. C. As a remedy for coughs and colds and healer of weak, sore lungs and for preventing pneumonia New Discovery is supreme. 50c and $1.09 at A. G. Luken & Co., druggist. Trial bottle free.

High Grade Graniteware 10 Pay Sale 85c ware to go for only 47c Peter Johnson Co.

Vaudeville at the Phillips. Selection of the great Weber family, acrobats and equilibrists, as a headline act for the New Phillips this week was a fortunate one. This is without, doubt the best family. of performers in this particular line that has ever visited this house and the audience of Monday night showed its appreciation of the feats performed by recalling the performers. The members of the group range everywhere in lieighth from a stalwart six-footer to

"The Great Divide."

"The Great Divide," which conies to

the Gennett next Saturday, matinee and night, takes its name from the section of our country in which the first part of the play is represented as taking place, the Rocky mountains nature's great dividing line between the East and the West. There is deeper significance than this in the title, however. The play presents a struggle between the spirit of the East and the spirit of the West, a fight of tradition as opposed to unfettered nature. The great division.

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nett last night, to greet the IluttonBalley Stock Company in its opening play, "A Russian Nihilist." The play went beyond the expectations of the patrons of the house in every way. The production itself is powerful in plot, presenting an extremely interesting story and introducing a strong vein of good comedy that kept the audience in the best of humor from start to finish. The makeup of the company is of such a nature as to make it compare very favorably with the. best of the stock companies that have preceded. The members are young and talented people, whose work bears the stamp of refinement and gentility. The scenery and costumes were fully in keeping. The specialties presented are of a clever nature and well worth seeing. Charles Burch, who is not unknown to Gennett patrons, convulsed the audience with his laughable comedy turn. T-it-tle Bernice and Elizabeth Hollas Bailey both made a hit with the audience, and Forbes and Forbes received a most cordial welcome in comedy sketch work. At. popular prices, the Gennett should have good business all week with this company. The engagement will be concluded on Friday night owing to the fact that "The Great. Divide" is btoked for Saturday afternoon and night at this house. This afternoon the company presented "The Little Princess" and tonight "The Power of Friendship" will be the offering. Matinees are given daily.

A NIGHT ALARM

Worse than an alarm of fire at night is the metallic cough of croup bringing dread to the household. Careful mothers keep Foley's Honey and Tar in the house and give it at. the first sign of danger. Foley's Honey and Tar has saved many little lives and it is the only safe preparation for children as it contains no harmful drugs. A. G. Luken & Co.

Scene from "The Power of Friendship," Which Will Be Presented Tonight. One of the Strongest Plays in the Repertoire of the BaileyHutton Company Now at the Gennett.

a tiny tad, who does his full share toward the entertaining. Three girl in the group take as difficult parts a are taken by the male members. The Webers appear all in white and their very attractive stage presence is much in their favor. Joe Golden, entertainer, has a refined act that secured him

a UDerai amount oi applause. ins recital of the story of the twelve-year-old jockey who sacrificed a race to , rescue a little child that had toddled ; onto the track, later to find that it ; was his employer's own child, was very well given as was also his imita-' tion of a Richmond young man prepar-:

ing to get married. Other numbers on the bill are John Max, German comedian and wooden shoe dancer; John Woodford and Jeanette Marlboro in a playlet entitled "A Timely Lesson"; the cameragraph. showing "The Prisoner's Escape'-' and "Mishaps of a Baby Carriage." and an illustrated song, which this week is of special tmereft to Elks as ii is founded on the expression common to this order,

between the conventionality, prudishness and false pride of the old restricted communities and the blunt

chivalry and honesty of the plains and mountains, forms the keynote. Ruth Jordan, descended from a long line of New England ancestors whose lives and thoughts are reflected in her goes to Arizona and there meets Stephen Ghent, of no lineage but with innate nobility of ma a hood and soundness of heart. Their meering Is trauue. their romantic wooing more strange and their emb'ttered life and antagonistic marital relations stranger still. The purpose of the drama is to reconcile these antithetical natures through combined logic and love the latter of course being tae main deciding factor. Thus the play is pure drama; the struggle of man and woman, and the triumph of love over birth, environment, custom and all other show of discouragenieut.

CITY'S NEW PASTOR

The Rev. W. W. Russell Accepts Call to Second Baptist Church.

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T CASES

Several Civil and Criminal Cases to Be Heard in Circuit Court.

THE WILLS DIVORCE CASE.

A MUCH TRAVELED MAN.

There have been several important civil and criminal cases set for trial in the Wayne circuit court. On March 2 the divorce case of Flora Wills against J. B. Wills, will come up for a hearing. Mrs. Wills makes several sensational charges agt'inst her husband and the case promises to be an extremely interesting one. Both principals are well known residents of Cambridge City. The escapades and troubles of the defendant to this suit, have been of late given wide publicity. On March :i the case of the Stale against Alva J. Hunt, charged with grand larceny and embezzlement will be called for a hearing. Hunt is charged with appropriating $25 which he obtained by selling lumber belonging to a woman whom he worked for. On March 5 the case of the State against Trotter will be called for a hearing. Trotter is charged with stealing a large amount of household goods belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Simcoke. until recently residents of this city. It is alleged that Trotter drove urj to the Simcoke home in broad daylight and removed a number of household articles in his moving van. On March 2-1 an interesting damage suit, T. C. Mullica against the Indiana Union Traction company will be tried. This case was brought to the Wayne circuit, court on a change of venue from the Henry circuit court. Besides these cases there have been several other cases of minor import ance set for hearing. Monday in the circuit court the petit jury wain session for the first time since thrbeginning of the January term. If was called to hear the case of Adam Heim against P. A. Lotich and P. K. H. Lotich. suit on note, the demand being $30. Before reaching trial thicase was compromised and the jury was dismissed. Probably the most interesting cas on the entire docket will be the SreithVaughan, breach of promise case March lt.

THE RAYS OF HAPPINESS

in a home at night are increased a thousand-fold if the rooms are well lighted. Put a mantle on your gas jet and you have a cheerful, steady white light the nearest to the sun itself. A mantle saves one-third in gas consumption.

Richmond Light Heat & Power Co,

Rev. W. W. Russell of Chicago, has accepted a call to the Second Baptist church of this city. Rev. Mr. Russell is considered a very able and successful pastor, having successfully served

in this capacity for St. Paul's Baptist church. Boston, Mass.; St. Paul's Baptist Church, Kansas City, Mo.; Sec-i ond Church, Clinton, Iowa; Mt. Car-j ruel and Grace Temple churches, Chi-1 cago. Mr. Russell has also had much ' experience in travel, having toured ex- j tensively in the old world in addition ! to extensive tours in Africa, West In-! dies, and South American republics, i and having organized the first Baptist church on the isthmus of Panama. '' Mrs. RusseTJ will be a valuable addi-; tion to the1, religious ranks of Richmond, bein,- j at present president of ; the Baptist women's missionary society and a member of the executive committee i the missionary union of Chicago. A public eceptioQ will be held in honor of th pastor and wife. March i

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The Great Weber Family, Acrobats and Equilibrists, at Phillips Vaudeville All Week.

GEORGE W. DEUKER 604-608 Main Street.

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; Low Rates to California land North I Pacific Coast t Points t One Way Second Class Colonist Tickets, Via Z a, c. & l.

Repertoire at the Gennett. A delighted audience filled the Gen-

i The night hawks make no nest at all j simply laying its eggs in a slight dej pression in the ground. The e.ssrs look j o much like small stones that they I pas undetected by the searcher.

To California Points $41 .55 To Washington, Oregon, Etc., $41.55 These rates are in effect Mar. 1st to April 30th. From all points on C C. & L. Railroad. For Particulars call C. A. Blair. Home Phone 2062.

Everything in Home Furnishings.

THE NEW PHILLIPS VAUDEVILLE THEATRE O. G. MURRAY. Lessee. WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24. Daily at 3:C0 and from 7:30 to 10:15 Continuously.

A. OVERTURE Miss Eva Hazeltine. B. JOHN MAX German Comedian and Wooden Shoe Dancer. C. ILLUSTRATED SONG Here's to Oor Absent Brothers." D. JOHN WOODFORD AND JEANNETTE MARLBORO la Their

Refined Comedy Playlet, entitled, "A Timely Lesson." E. JOE GOLDEN Entertainer. F THE GREAT WEBER FAMILY Acrobats and Equilibrists. Gj THE CAM ERAGRAPH "Prisonrrs Escape."

Special Mitinee -ach Satnrday; children, 5 ceuU; uinvenlrs at WednQ i davs matinee. General admission, Hh: Reserved seats at ni&Lt, Sc extra. Amaieura Friday niht. Those wUliIne to appear, apply at box office.

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