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Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-05-10

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Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-05-10
ON TAI q CO.,

malL STREET. SEATTLE.
ENKRAL DKALERs IN TEA.
VI Rice, Cigars. silks LadIes' and Cen
t,emsnis Underwear. and Japenese and
Chinese 00ods III ~ the lowest prices.
WIN contract % furnish Chinese labor.
CHIN BUG KEE
Rr.{naza Mauacrar
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-05-10
For Sale.

Q0 ACRES OF GOOD FARMING
~ land, nina miles from Seafsle. on the
best road In the county. The soil ts bot
tom. up land and cfanbsrry marsh.
tortable house and improved Lard for
gardening while making his own i'm.
proyements on land adjoining. Terms
half cnsh. balance ON time, II desi ed.
viii exchange the above described
property for good span OF horses, wagon
and harness. Address
I'D. L. LINDSLEY,
apt I'm Expressman. No. Is
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-05-10

THE REV. GEO. Il. THAYER, Of
Bourbon. Ind, says Bosh myseli
and xifs oWo cur lives % SHEL0HS
CONSUMPTION CURE" Sold By A.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-05-10

rAe erv&f Esasr asa Earsfse.
Dr. Hsniey's Celery. Beef and lron
will hraee your nerves and uake Yea
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-05-10

Dc. Meaieyss &eieFy
Bssf and Iron cares dyspspsis and nen
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-05-10

~. E<nieys CELERY B><f aaa srsn
q . INA aFpssiser and promsssr u d.
eesfion.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-05-10

1M oss sFnx In the cas- oi ne
:. \ ! e s.a'sis asAlss, Msess 4 pssers,
s1s'aoa af thl Sunday lav, ne
Is e h<lns oeh Al aight, hrsmeaii
isss. !: fsw ths CITY for fl0o and
-. Nnalty eaeutioned Ia the
- - !ss Tie vielAzipn of the sus..
~. 4uA AksuFiieya far The asaunSt
NNln nusics o. an appsnl d
IA - Cenra of the Tsrrisar,s,
~ lmllot the inry Escod tiekl
g ind taur far dsfendants
- - ~ = stpud elesen fnr ~
sxs .... see es,asnisa FsnAils tha ous
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kSs 1eed i1s<l eonrt a lOso yns
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

One of the finest establishments that
san Antonio, If not Texas. can boast OF
Is the Art Gallery Of G. ii. Mueller, at
700 Commerce street. Here can be had
artists and draughtmen's materials. of
both domestic and imported KINDS. En-
cravings, chromos and paintings are on
hand, in an endless variety. Picture
frames, mouldings and materials for
iresco and sign painting in large varieties
Shiha decorations and material for wax
flowers In large assortment. Mr.,
Mueller receives direct from factories
large shipments Of paints, oils and other
material In that line, as well as window
glass and line domestic and imported
decorative wall paper are speoialties in
NE REIMBURSEMENT. l2-l3-ly
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

An important fact that should not be
overlooked in reading the thousands of
testimonials to the value and worth of
Mishler's Herb Bitters is that they come
from people Of well-known character
and discretion. John @. Wrestling, of
the Mount Alto Iron works, Mount Alto,
Franklin county, Pa, writes: For IS
months suffered agony with fever and
ague. The use Of Mishler's Herb Bitters
has had the happiest effect"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07
NERVES! NERVES !

Many In every community suffer
acutely from disease of the nervous sys-
tenn without knowing the cause OF it,
MS from headache. face-ache. baok-aohe.
nervousness. neuralgia. palpitation.
sleeplessness. cough, spinal tenderness.
pains, weakness, tingling, numbness in
the lower limbs, followed by loss of APP
petite and excessive debility. These
symptoms should prompt patients to
seek relief, or paralysis may follow. Re
lief can be had.
THos. lloUGHIoN, NJ. D.,
4O2 East Houston street. I'M stairs.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

A BRIEF biography Of Mr.. Cleveland's
cabinet is given in this issue of the
LIGHT, which was taken from the Dallas
Herald, which published it on Thurs
day, showing that paper to be unusually
enterprising, particularly wlde-awake
and leading all the other papers in that
respect IN the State.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07
STOP, THIEF!

thief was seen yesterday grasping the
throat of bald-headed old gentleman. The
thief's name was cough" policeman called
Marsden's Pcctoral Balm promptly arrested
him. The old gentleman, Mr. Consumption,
now carries the policeman in his pocket, and is
happy.
For sale by all druggists. Wholesale by A
Dress
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07
TEXAS SOUR MASS.

The proprletors Of this wonderful medicine
can Justly claim for It a superiority over all
remedies ever offered to the public for the
safe, certain, speedy and permanent cure Of
the several diseases To which II has been found
adapted. This medicine, combining iron. with
invaluable cathartlcs and duretlcs, making n
perfect tonic and Alternative, quickly and com
plctely cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Nervous
and General Debility. Impure Blood Chrome
Malnrin Chlls and Fever Sick and Ncrvous
HcudnchC, Constipation, Chronic Dysentpry
etc. II II an unfailing remedy for Diseases Of
tho Liver, stomach, Kidneys, Bladder. Bowels
and Urinary Organs including Nencrcnl Dis
eases. II Is invaluable for Discusses peculiar
10 women rs IcucOrrhpa. Womb and Vaginal
liberation, which diseases II cures permanent
~ IN n magical manner, nfortling the patient
Joy mud satisfaction. II enriches and purincs
the blood stimulates the appetite, aids nssimi.
lation of food, relieves heartburn. bclching and
Physicians will find II the hest tonic in use.
Opinion OF W. q. MCGown, attorney. at-lnw, of
Texas Sour Mass:
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, january IL, 1886.
GENTS; Find enclosed postoilloe money or
dor for which send me two bottles Sour Mass
! have been an invalid for % years, and moth
ing has done me so much good rs your MUS
You ought to sell great deal of H. II Is so
convenient 10 carry. ! have tried mineral
waters from Europe and many different parts
of the United States, and found none so vffcc-
tive ms your Texas Sour Mass. ! will do all
Cnn to introduce II, not only fer YOU, hut Tor
the benefit Of the poor sufferer
W q. McGuwN.
TEXAS SouR MASS ls the sour mineral winter
from the wonderfully medicinal TcNHs Sour
Springs known 10y some rs Cnrtlwcll Springs
near Iung. reduced hy evaporation, to n
crystnlizcd cohesive mass and preserving all
original curative qualities In u condensed form,
with cnhanccd powcrand utility. This Mass Is
only made by the proprietors, Rogers Bros
For sale by u. kHltcycr n Son.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

The Eagle Pass Coal company is now
ready to supply all in need with a first
class, clean, hard and bitumious coal in
any quantity to suit. They guarantee
prompt delivery and correct weight.
NAN Ma ONCE at Sunset depot. Telephone
I n orders are also received at office Of
Rice q Ryan, telephone 3l4.
z-lf +. ii. HAITz, Manager.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

If civil service reform plays the large
part In the present administration as it
looks, that imprisoned speaker, who at
Chicago said "we love Mr.. Cleveland
for the enemies he has made" will have
to cost his eyes over very large part of
the Democratic party.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

The Bellevllle Standard criticised in
plain and prudent language certain
officers of that county for not more
promptly and positively enforcing the
law against carrying concealed weapons,
and 1t maintains its position in a very
satisfactory and credtable manner.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

The Floresvllle Chronicle is an advo-
cate of DIR. II. p. Howard as a candidate
for Postmaster at San Antonio, and says:
San Antonio might be siited and n
better and more capable man for post
master Of that large and growing city
could not be found than DR. Hal Howard,
and we hope when President Cleveland
comes to investigate the matter his
claims will not be overlooked.N
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

on Avenue c. No 1909, fronting on east
Milan square. Has 10 rooms, bath room;
stables and carriage room; all the mod
ern conveniences; double parlors, water
ana gas. a special bargain can be had
oy applying at once, as the owner has
left the city and wants to sell.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

a four room cottage, two galleries,
hall, stable, carriage house, well water
and irrigable land, for sale, $1,000
young fruit trees, shrubbery and shade
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

The strike Of the Missouri Pacific en-
ployees seems to be growing. The
strike of the Wabash men will likely re-
ceive the support of the knights of La
Dor, and there are indications that there
will be a repetition of the famous strike
Of 1877, which was inaugurated by rail-
road employees.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

In reply to the numerous Inquiries, |
Deg 10 state that my school will be
opened on the first Saturday in April.
Ladies and gentlemen wishing to Join
my Glasses can call on me for tue present
at 63l East Houston street.
3-3-u VRGINIE DONALDSON.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

"THE Man with the Hoe" says the
Fort Worth Gazette, "is pushing the
big cattle pasture as he has pushed the
Indian and buffalo out Of Texas. The
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07
BUY PROPERTY NOW.
Splendid Opportunity for Invest
ment of Capital and
Enterprise.
The Time to Buy Property is
When People Want to Sell.

The following Is only partial list OF
some of the fine properties offered for
sale by Colonel j. W. Bradley. the live
real estate agent, No. i02 East Houston
street. Every piece OF property offered
by Colonel Bradley will be represented
just ms 1t is, and are bargains, and oan be
bought on almost any terms to suit the
purchaser:
100000 Acres. solid body. fine
grazing land, divided into different pas
lures, all fenced, well improved and
stocked with cattle, horses and sheep (;
plenty of timber: river fronts and per-
mnnent water.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07
l bill OF the two Houses:

i"'"l '''''''''' '''''''sl'uht'lo Sl,biO,bl4
These figures are as reduced in COM
mittee by cutting nearly every clerk in
the several State offices, and yet the total
amount for the two years is larger than
that estimated by the comptroller.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07
ADVERTISING RATES ,


Especial rates given on larger space and long
time advertisements.
Legal advertisements 81 IN per inch first In
ssrtion; 70 cents per inch each subsequent In
sertion. Trustees sales 81 % per Inch first In.
sertlon; % cents each insertion afterwards.
Reading matter. editorial page, % cents per
line each insertion. Local columns ~ ceHts
first Insertion; lOccnis first week, cents after
first week. Special rates on 10 and 100 lines
running for month.
Home advertisements payable ON first Of
each month. Transient advertising payable In
advance. Only metal cuts printed.
All contracts must be approved by thc.Busi-
ness Manager.
Subscribers not receiving their paper will
please make complaint to the oalce. Sub
scrbcrs are warned not to pay their subscrip.
ton except upon presentation Of properly
recepted bill from this office.
THOMAS Il. JOHNSON.
business Manager.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

Business in the East seems to be i'm
proving, the greatest portion Of the fail
ures of the past week come from the
Southern and Western states.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

"TnE Annual issued by the SAN ANTo-
MO LIGHT is credit to that enterpris-
ing newspaper" is the observation of the
Fort Worth Gazette.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

Frame house, closets in every room, and
all the modern improvements; locate d
on Avenue c. To be bought for $1,000.
A bargain.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

same song was sung In Kansas with all
the latest revised variations The
staked Plains, once put on the maps as
desert will be selling in less than ten
years at ten dollars an acre for farming
lands"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

just two weeks in which to make the
campaign Of the candidates for alder
manic honors from the First and Fourth
wards.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

-Four ~ lots and two outhouses, of
three rooms each, on Crockett street
for Sll00. Terms easv.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07
Saturday. March 7, 1885,

THE Democrats in the Silver State are
not in mood TO jubilate since Mr..
Cleveland's suspension of coinage views.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

THE Governor Of Michigan is reported
as receiving only $1,000 year. That
does not seem to be the Union scale of
prices.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

ANOTHER Houston man has come for
ward with proposition to run the pro-
posed Arkansas road TO the mouth of the
Brazos. For n paper road it has done
tolerable well in developing outside con-
nectlons and schemes.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

The Senate confirmed President
Cleveland's Cabinet nominations, and
he has accepted the designations of the
membets Of Mr.. Arthur's Cabinet.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

700 acres on the Blanco road, miles
from San Antonio; good grazing and fine
farming hay land, well timbered with
mesquite and live oak; sufficient timber
on place to doubly pay for it at the price
offered. picturesque view of the city,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

100000 Acres, solid body, fine graz
ing land, all fenced and improved; cat
tie and horses. permanent water and
abundance of good timber.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

TEXAS gave a matter OF $4,000 Demo-
cratic majority at the last election, but
the Texas men who have received a
smell for big positions under the new ad-
ministration are scarcer than hens teeth.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

go acres four miles from San Antonio,
fronting on river; rich soil; Sl2 per acre .
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

MIR. TILDEN evidently got in his work
In the selection of the Cabinet of Mr..
Cleveland, and it possibly is unneces-
sary for the other dissatisfied elements
to discuss the question. 1t is settled.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

5000 acre sheep ranch, fine grazing,
with 1000 head of sheep, cattle and
horses; good improvements and perma-
nent spring water, 81 miles from San
Antonio.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

-, 10 acres p miles from Main plaza, or
fleasanton road. fronting on the San
Antonio river, small house, and fenced
on one side. Price $500, terms easy.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

O., II. 4 y. A. RAILROAD.
TWO TRAINS TO NEW ORLEANS DAILY.
Through Express East, Daily.
Leave for New Orleans, Houston and Calves
Leave for New Orleans, Houston and Calves
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ...,J......,7.l5 p IN.
Arrive from the East.
Arrive from New Orleans, Houston and Gal
weston .sf.rarstssst. - ~ M
Arrive from New Orleans, Houston and Gal
weston ..........,.g 90 q. m.
Through West.
Leave for San Francisco, III Paso, and Eagle
fasa .......ss.s.... - ....t....,.si ~ y. m.
Arrive from San Francisco, III Paso and Eagle
Pass ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ......7.B a. IN.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.

New Time Card In Eject December 2s,
1884, 1. a. q. N. Railroad.
DEPARTURES;
For st. Louis, via NO. Pacific route. $40 q. m.
For st. Lsuis, via |. NJ. route ...... ~ p. m.
For Laredo. ........ss...........,.. b;jD H. IN.
ARRIVALS.
From st. Louis, via Mo. Pacific 90. lO35 p. IN.
From st. Louis, via Iron Mountain. 1;tb y. m.
From Laredo NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 200 y. m.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

Hawkes. celebrated spectacles and
patent spring eyeglasses, the finest in
the world, fitted TO every condition of
the eye by Critzer Bros, jewellers, Main
plaza, San Antonio. 2-27-2m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

Six fine building lots on Alazan creek,
near Krisch property.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

$4,000 Acres, solid body, fine grazing
land, we i timbered and permanent river
and creek water; place finely improved
fenced and divided into pastures and
corrnls.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

Entered at Postonicc ut san Antonio, Texas,
as second class matter.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

200 acres, solid body, fine grazing
and farming land, fronting on the river,
II mi les from Floresvlle, all fenced,
some improvements and part under cul-
tivation. Price $3.50 per acre, very
easy terms.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

beg leave to announce to the public
and my customers generally that / have
established my depot for the delivery of
all kinds Of Trees, Shrubbery and Pot
Plants at No. WEST IIoUsToN STREET,
near bridge All parties having already
given orders will please call and get
their stock. W. W. BLAIR,
l-9-lm Fort SCoTT NURSERY.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

TnE Arkansas Democratic Legislature
has passed an act, changing county
name from Dorsey TO Cleveland. If Mr..
Cleveland does not come up to the ex-
peotations Of the Democrats the next
Legislature will want to pass an act TO
amend an act. etc, changing the name
from Cleveland TO some wideawnke mug
wump. But after all, this shows the
folly Of naming counties, towns, streets,
etc, after living public men.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

10000 acres. solid body, fine grazing
and some farming land, fenced and per-
manent water.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

"Little Joker" is the best smoking to
bacco.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

10000 acres, solid body, all fenced. one
half rich valley land. suitable for farm
ing purposes. fronting II miles on the
san Antonio river. well improved and
stocked with cattle and horses.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

bought on almost any terms to suit the
purchaser:
100000 Acres. solid body. fine
grazing land, divided into different pas.
/ lures, all fenced, well improved and
stocked with cattle, horses and sheep
| plenty Of timber: river fronts aud per-
mnnent water.
100000 Acres. solid body, fine graz
ing land, all fenced and improved: cat
tie and horses. permanent water and
abundance of good timber.
$4,000 Acres, solid body, fine grazing
land, well timbered and permanent river
and creek water; place finely improved.
fenced and divided into pastures and
corrnls.
10000 acres. solid body, fine grazing
and some farming land, fenced and per-
manent water.
81 900 acres, solid body. fine grazing
land. fenced, permanent water. on river.
good improvements, and stocked with
cattle and horses.
5000 acros. solid body. fine grazing
land, cattle and horses, well watered,
IlmDtr ana FENCED.
10000 acres in Southwest Texas, solid
body. fine grazing land, all fenced, with
10000 head of cattle; can be bought very
cheap and on easy terms.
1903 Sections ialternates) $40 acres erch,
In Tom Green county, 30 miles from T..
i. railway; fine grass for cattle and
horses; plenty of protection and timber;
water accessible by digging % to 10 feet.
Price Sl.25 per acre, One-quarter cash,
balance three to five years, with interest.
Is one of the best ranches in Texas.
Great deal of the land is very rich null
lato soil and well adapted to cultivation
ofgrain.
10000 acres, partly solid fine grazing
land In Preside county; stocked with
sheep, and permanent water. VIII sell
one-halfor take in partner.
$1,000 acres, one-half solid body in
West Texas, fine grazing and farming
land, with permanent running water,
creeks and lakes. Place finely improved
and one of the most valuable in Texas,
10 miles from railroad, cattle, sheep and
horses.
10000 acres, sheep ranch, solid body;
fine grass and water, about 80 miles from
San Antonio, on the railroad.
10000 acres fine grazing and farming
land, all fenced. on San Antonio river;
plenty of timber; about 10 miles fronting
on the river Offered at very reduced
price.
10000 acres. solid body, all fenced. one
half rich valley land. suitable for farm
ing purposes. fronting II miles on the
San Antonio river. well improved and
stocked with cattle and horses.
l,2OO acres, solid body, fine grazing
and farming land, fronting on the river,
II miles from Floresville, all fenced, |
some improvements and part under Cul- |
tiNnI ION Drin. "a - |
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07
EYE! EAR! NOSE
SAN ANTONIO

All those afflicted with any disease of the
Eyes, Ears, Nose or Throat can lind the great
est and quickest relief and cure nj the
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

5000 pcros. solid body. fine grazing
land, cattle and horses, well watered,
timber and fenced
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

10000 acres fine grazing and farming
land, all fenced. on San Antonio river;
plenty of timber; about 10 miles fronting
on the river. Offered at a very reduced
price.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-07

10000 acres in Southwest Texas, solid
body, fine grazing land, all fenced, with
10000 head of cattle; can be bought very
cheap and on easy terms.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-12-11

WAsuiNaToN, December 10-The
Federation of Labor Unions of the
United states and canada, resumed
its session to-day, and took up for
consideration resolution providing
that the eight-hour rule shall take ef-
feet from May LIST, next. The qucs-
tion caused general debate and devel.
oped diversity of opinion as to the
best method of accomplishing the de-
sired result. Some of tho delegates
favored a gradual change. some pro-
posed fine for working over hours;
others favored reducing wages with
hours; others urged that double pay
be exacted tor extra work, and others
advo ated a general consultation
with employers in order to secure
united action.
An amendment. which provided
that thorough canvass should lie
made in the respective trades for the
purpose of securing the cooperation
of as many as possible in carrying
out the resolution was adopted. Be-
fore final vote was taken upon the
resolution, 1t was explained that its
adoption did not compel any organi'
zation which did not feel strong
enough to do il, 10 attempt to carry
into operation the eight.hour law, as
the intention was not to force strike
or compel the organization to do wha
they did not feel able to do. Will
this understanding, it was said thai
all the delegates were In favor of thu
resolution II was thought however
that the revolution In, its present
form, did OF convey this intention a
clearly as IT should, aud it was re
ferred 10 the committee on resolu
tions for revision.