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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17

DIR. CABLES opponents have criticised
him for having money, and for not hsv-
ing money, because his father didn't
leave it TO him. They have criticised him
Tor wearing good clothes and for wearing
plain ones. They have criticised him for
an extensive experience by travel and
observation, and also for his inexperience
They have criticised him for his
generous qualities. stating that he
was lavish with his money, and they have
also criticised him for permitting poverty
to exist in this city. They have criti-
cised him for every manly action, every
generous thought. and now they criticise
him for having in his possession an e1.
pensive Life of Christ"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17
CAUGHT BY HOT COKE.
Five Men Fatally and -Four Badly Burned
at Pittsburg.

at Pittsburg.
PITTsBURG Pa, Oct IA fearful en-
plosion took place at Moorhead. McLsne
& Co. rolling mill yesterday, caused by
fall of hot coke in the furnace stack,
and by the mass of flames which filed the
mill after the fall of the coke five men
were burned fatally, four were danger
ously and three or four slightly burned
The following is list of those fatally
burned: Edward Hughes, aged 50 years,
died at the hospital; Mike Corwat. Hun
gsrisn, aged IS, died at the hospital; Mi
chael Berlin, dying, Hung srisn, aged Is,
body terribly burnetS Andy Hsyder, Hun
garian, aged 81, will die, flesh on head
and body burned almost to crisp; Lizls
Fedor, Hungarian, aged So burned over
entire bod no chance of recovery
Four Badly Wounded Men.
The seriously injured are: August
Murch, German, aged IS years seriously
burned about head and body; Fred Baker,
American, aged % years, face and breast
badly burned, probably recover; Jerry
Hennessy aged % feet badly burned,
probably necessitate amputation; Lewis
Yardan Hungarian. aged 80. face and
arms burned, will get we'll but may lose
his eyesight
The accident was unforeseen aud en-
tirely unavoidable. The furnace had been
blown preparatory to refining it, and
water had been turned on the coke OF
which twenty or more tons clung to the
sides
Overwhelmed by Hot Coke
gang of men were inside the stack
breaking loose the bottom when suddenly
a large iron band that supported the fur
mace bottom gave way. The workmen
heard the great mass above them begin
ming to fall ana with a cry OF horror ran
for their lives The break was on the side
from which they ran, and the great mass
of hot coke poured out over them. None
of the workmen was buried by the ava
lancbe, but they were burned by the
tongues Of flame and volume of sparks
which reached out after them.
scenes After the Accident.
Men with half their clothing cut from
their body as by knives and the remain
der in flames, ran through the streets or
lay down and rolled in the puddles which
the rain had formed. Eve witnesses state
that the air inside the building seemed to
be on fire, every rag of clothing was
burned from the body of one of the Hun
garians, who is now dying with his flesh
hanging in shreds and an eye burned
from j's socket. He ran to the police
station 100 yards away, where he was
cared for until the arrival of an ambu-
lance.
Terrible Fate of Ed Hughes.
Edward Hughes, who died last evening,
appeared to have lost his reason during
the few minutes of his most intense suf-
fering. He ran a considerable distance
with his clothing on fire and then extin-
guished the flames by rolling in the wet
street. He then bolted straight ahesd
again for half block or more when he
made his way into the house Of persons
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17
INTO A sEveNrY-FooT ABYSS.
Frightful Wreck on the Northern Pacific
Seven Men Injured.

Frightful Wreck on the Northern Pacific
Seven Men injured.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi. Oct. IA Hell
ena, Mont, special to The Tribune, says:
Seven men are lying more or less inj lred
at the Catholic hospital in this
city from bad wreck on the Bou der
branch of the Northern Pacific railroad.
The east-bound freight passed as far as
Bridge 10. and when fairly on the same,
the bridge. went down with the entire
train. falling distance of seventy feet.
The train is badly wrecked. When the
news was received here a relief train vas
speedily sent out to bring in the wound ell.
The Worst Hurt Victims.
The trans crew suffered chiefly The
injured are: Engineer II. Mayhem, spine
and internal injuries; Fireman Landlord,
arm broken and internal injuries, at pres
emit unconscious; Conductor Tenney, badly
injured, could not talk. Among the ras-
sengers were R. Rudolph, of Helela,
ankle broken, spine injured, and body
bruised; A. J. Witherow, right limb
crushed and back injured
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17

tribute was from the ladies of tine Garfield
hospital board of managers. President
Harrison sent two crossed swords Of white
flowers encircled by q wreath of roses and
orchids. A sheaf of wheat was secretary
Mobiles offering. Mrs. Harrison sent an
anchor, and Mrs Hancock. Senator Ed
munds, Mrs. Fuller, and the pupils of the
National Law university sent other floral
devices.
The Presidential Party.
The body and its escort reached the Cap
itol at o'clock and few minutes later,
while the casket containing the remains
of Justice Miller was being carried into
the building. the presidential party en-
tered the supreme court chamber and
took seats in the second tier to the right.
The party consisted of the following per-
sons: The president, Mrs Harrison, Sec
rotary and Mrs. Blaine, Secretary and
Mrs. Window, Secretary and Mrs. Noble,
Secretary and Mrs. Rusk, Attorney Gen
eral and Mrs. Miller, Secretary Tracy and
Private Secretary Halford.
Other Distinguished Attendants.
Then the chief Justices and associate
justices of the supreme court and Justice
Strong (retired) entered and took seats in
front of the presidential party. The JUS
tees acted as honorary pall-bearers. Mrs
Miller entered on the arm Of her son, Mr..
Irvine Miller, and was accompanied by
other relatives and friends. Others pres
emit were Senators Dolph, Henderson and
Paddock and exAttorney General Gar
land. The funeral services We're simple.
consisting of n couple of hymns, Bible
reading. and an address by Rev W. A.
Bartlett, Presbyterian.
Departure for Keokuk.
Mrs Miller and her family then drove
to the Miller residence where they pre-
pared for the journey to Keokuk. The cas-
ket remained at the court room for a short
time and was then taken to the Pennsyl-
vania railroad station where the funeral
train was in waiting. AT 7:30 o'clock the
train with the funeral party on board left
for keokuk, where 1t is due tomorrow
morning. The party consisted of Mrs.
Miller, Mrs. Louzalin cher daughter), Miss
Corkhill Justice Miller's granddaughter,
Professor and Mrs Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Reeves. Mr.. and Mrs. Adams. Chief jus
tice Fuller, Justice Brewer, Mai Wright.
marshal of the supreme COURT, Mr. Nc
Kinney (clerk of the COURT. Fred Faust
Ia page and two supreme court messen-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17
o'Brisn and billions Intentions

PARIS. Oct. 17-O'Brien aud Dillon ar
rived here yesterday. After remaining
eight days in Paris for the purpose of en-
joying a brief rest after their recent Sc
we're trials, aud to permit of communion
ton with the leaders of the party in Ire
land and America. they will proceed to
HAVE, where they will take steamer
disp laying the flag of the French Re-
pulic and bound for New York
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17

ATLANTA. His, Oct. lis. H. Fields,
president of the Atlanta National bank,
July 3 last, with a large party, was in
bat hing in Salt Lake Utah, and lost a
valuable Scottish Rite Masonic ring off
his finger in abont three feet of water.
Sept Is, seventy days after, party were
in bathing in Salt Lake. J. T. Milliken, a
we l-known citizen of Illiopolis Ills, be
ing among the number. lady in the
party found the identical ring in the lake,
the owners name being engraved inside.
Mr.. Milliken brought the ring back and
has Just returned it to Mr. Fields
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17
THE Chicago Nttos saws:

When the high tariff organs are asked
to explain the benefits the farmer will de-
rive from a Mckinley tsnff they talk
abont increased prices of fisxseed, pota-
toes, cheese and flour. When the me
chanic puts in query they explain how
prices on manufactures will 60 up But
II Is the mechanic who needs the farmers
products and the farmer who needs the
manufactured goods. II is. of course,
clear that with increased prices money
will be freer. everything will be relatively
cheaper, and everybody will grow rich. "
So that there is plenty of flspdoodle
for all inquiring minds.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17

SPEAEER REED wants it distinctly I'M
derstoOd that 1t is time the tariff sgita-
ton ceased. So he said at Buffalo the
other night. If the Mckinley tariff is a
good thing why not agtste it that the
people may thorough understand it and
approve of III 1fitis measure to rob the
people-as it is-why not let the people
know itt Have they not been hood.
winked long enouph3
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17
4 Very CrediIahIe StrIke.

IsHPEMGNG. VI en-, Oct. l7.-One hun
daed and twenty five miners went to work
yesterday morning \ mass-meeting of
strikers WAS held In the afternoon. at
which there Was an Intellectual attempt to
vote on continuing the strike. Many of
the men will return AZ once and the
rike i praciic ally over. Three thou
sand miners have been on strike for
eleven days. and not one has been ar
restei for drunkenness or breach of the
peace
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17

new YORK, Oct. 1.-THE aggregate cap
ital of 52S Italian immigrants who landed
at the barge Office Wednesday from the
stea mship Alesia was just S72 40, or not IA
cents piece. Among the impoverished,
but hardy-looking lot, were two alleged
brig ands. Amilia Russi and Giuseppe de
Giuseppe Letters from Sicily to the
barge Office said that Amilia and Giuseppe
had obtained passports by representing
then selves to he highly moral citizens,
When they had been convicted of robbery
and ut her crimes
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17
It's a mighty Drastic Law.

CHICAGO, Oct. l7-Postmaster Sexton
has received a copy of instructions in re-
gard to the enforcement of the anUi-lottery
law. He says: "The law will be strictly
enforced in every particular in regard to
advertisements OF lotteries. gift enter
prises, concerts, fairs, premiums. guess
ing contests, etc, aud some of the Chi
cago newspapers will be compelled to
cease doing what they are now doing in
that line. They may as well understand
that now, and arrange their business &C.
cordiDgly, for the law will be strictly en-
fr,rn..d a
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17
wouldn't STAY Dead.

PUEBLO. Colo, Oct. 17.-Abopt two
months ago the body Of drowned man
WAS found in the Arkansas river a mile
below this city. A number of persons
identified it as that of John McGrail. and
the coroner's jury accordingly returned a
verdict that McGrail had come to his
death by suicide. Wednesday McGrail
came to Pueblo looking we'll and hearty
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17
The Tariff on Canadian Lumber

WASHINGTON CITY, Oct 17-Assistant
Secretary Spaulding has written letter
to the collectors of customs on the Cana
dian border informing them of the action
of the Canadian government in taking off
the e1 port duty on timber or lumber of
any nd whatsoever" after Oct. ID I'm
der thsse circumstances says Assistant
Secretary Spsulding, sawed lumber i'm
ported from Canada after the 18th inst,
will be subjected to duty at the rates pre- =
scribeC by the new tariff act"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17

The Union says that the ARGUS repre-
sentative, when talking to Mr. c. c. Nc
lntire about the tariff on dry goods,
asked certain questions and stopped
with their answers In such a case it is
presumed that Unton man would not
have thought of stopping. but would
have gone right on and manufactured
evidence for himself. 1t is in some such
way that the Union procures its facts.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17
The Ohio Senate Passes n Bill.

CoLUNBUs, o, Oct. 1T.-Late yesterday
afternoon the senate, by strict party
vote, passed the bill embodying the Dem
ocratic caUcns compromise on the Cinciu-
natl board IF public improvement affair.
This bill gives the governor absolute
power of removal, and provides that an
entirely new board to consist of four
mem bers ms cad of five as at present,
shall be elected by the people next April
The bill was at once sent to the house,
where it WAS read the first time, a motion
to suspend the rules and give il the third
reading being lost. 1t will get through
the house. by tomorrow, however, if
nothing happens in the shape of bolt
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17

CHARLESTON, 5. C., Oct. 1.-THE ALI
ance or Tillman party have inaugursted
boycott against the Haskellites. The
movement was started at a township in
Union county, where the adherents of
Tiflman have resolved to buy nothing
from any merchant who supports Has
kell The same method WAS adopted dur
ing the campaign for nomination, when
daily newspapers were boycotted by the
Alliance for opposing 1fllman, and a
great many merchants in the cities and
towns were boycotted for the same rea-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17

THk slack that is mined at Gable is paid
for. sometbIr & which is not done at any
other mine in the country. The man who
says he is ignorant and makes the cons
trsry statement in the Union should add
20 the statement that he also lies
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17

In the pursuit OF the good things OF
his world we anticipate too much; We
eat out the heart and sweetness Of world.
ly pleasures by delightful fore,hought of
them. The results obtained from the use
Of DR.. Jones' Red Clover Tonic far exceed
all claims. II cures dyspepsia, and al
stomach, liver. kidney and bladder
troubles. II is perfect tonic, appetizer.
blood purifier, sure cure for ague and
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17

CIGARS are going up, window glass is
going up, tin cups, French corsets. figs,
dead frogs. dress goods, jsckknives, all
sorts of things are ballooning. Our re-
publican friends made merry over Mr..
Morrison's horizontal reduction; isn't
their idea of rectiiinear ascel, sion thous
and times worse2
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17

"A RESIDENT of Rock Island county
for tbirty-six yesrs'-thus he signs him
self-wsuts 10 know through the Union
8 whole lot of things becsu be says be
is ignorant The statement as to his
mental density was unnecessary. The
fact was too apparent.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17
A Terrible Fire Raging.

LA CROSSE, lnd., Oct IA fierce fire
is raging it the great marsh which sur
rounds this town and the greatest excite
ment prevails. Che marsh covers more
than 5000 acres. Four thousand tons of
stack led hay has already been burned, and
5000 ons more is sure to be DESTROYED
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17
Imnri-nnm-nt for Lie.

CHICAGo oct I7-ih. jury in the case
of Alex Rec, the negro who has been on
tTia! here for the murder OF Jennie Nc
Gsrv.y. a white womta II easy virtue re
turned verd Ct yesterday finding the
prisoner guilty and liking his punishment
at Imrr Sonmput for life
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17

- Mr.. CYST should understand that some
OF the people can be fool, d sometimes,
aud some of the people can be fooled all
the time, but Il at all the people can't be
fooled oil the time.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17

1T looks to me as though the farmers
and Americans are for Wilson for treas
urer." says leading republican of Chi
cago. when speaking of Amberg chances
as against Wilson.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17
OENOCRATIU TICKET.

Concerning the Hennepin canal beg to
assure you that L advocate its building as
heartily as you or as any other CITIZEN
deeply Interested in n national work OF
such Importance. A waterway connect
ing the Mississippi and Missouri rivers
with the Great Lakes, thus giving to west
ern products direct water communication
with the East, eniists my heartily sympathy
and support, and L have no hesitancy In
pledging my best endesvOrs to accomplish
40 desirable an end-Nr CABLES letter.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17
A candidate Ch.reed with Fraud

CHICAGO, Oct. IA warrant for the
arrest Of Sol Van Prasg. Democratic cam
didate for the Legislature in this city, on
q charge of subornation of perjury in con-
nection with alleged naturalization
frauds, was sworn out yesterday before
Commissioner Hoyne.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17
ALLEGED PERSECUTION OF THE JEWS
A Refutation That Seems To BE Con.
70 Rn.sfa

A Retaliation That Seems To BE Con-
elusive as to Russia.
WASHINGTON City, Oct. l7.-Secretary
Blaine has been informed by the minister
of the United States at ST. Petersburg in
regard to the various reports of the al.
legged persecution by the Russian govern
ment of the Hebrews living in that coun
try, that upon a thorough investigation it
is a source of special qualification TO be
able to present the denial not only of the
Russian government, but of the Hebrews
themselves, and confirmatory testimony
that these injurious allegations are base
less.
The British Make an Inquiry.
He says that 1t appears that para
graph recently appeared in The London
Times, stating that despite the dissvowsl
of the Russian govern ment some so or
600 Hebrew families residing at Odessa
had been summarily notified that they
must Immediately abandon their homes
and, in fact, had already been expelled
Soon after this publication appeared ths
British embassy at St. Petersburg called
upon the British consul at u lie ,sa TO make
full investigation of it. The consul re
ports that the story is denied not only by
the government, but by the Hebrews
themselves, even more emphatically by
the latter
Origin of the Report.
No such order was issued and no move
ment of the kind attempted. The report
evidently originated from the fact that
some Hebrew families had voluntarily
emigrated or were preparing to do so
The rabbis and highest authorities ex-
II. 4 4. e.
that in the Hebrew families there were
many youths, AMI that. AS the number,
admitted to the universities was limited
they removed t. other countries, solely to
secure the oppO rtunity of higher educa-
fIrrn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17

I'VE must do something to offset the
effect OF that cussed Mckinley bill, says
Long" Jones, chairman of the republi>
can state central committee.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17

WASHINGTON CITY. oct. l5-The treas
ury departm mt has decided thar un Ter
the new tariff law book printed exclu-
sively in language other than English,
whether buuIi or unbound, Is EMIT led TO
free entry into the United States
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17
THE MARKETS.

CHICAGO. Oct ID.
Quotations on the board Of trade to-day
were follows Wheat No > October, opened
si.Ml4, closed Sl.0D,; December opened ell 8
cioSei SlpFA, May. opened SlT7Lt closed
SlHIs. Corn October, opened i9lsc.
closed 5hlsc; December. opened 5ac, closed
5os.c: May, opened ~ closed 5Sis Oats
No October. opened ! ss closed sc
December, opened - sc, closed tAs; May.
opened 45c, closed -5I4c. lork-october
opened aud closed SH..5. January, opened
Sll.'hs, closed SlI.S2 >, MAY. Opened 81. 20,
closed SEES lart -Ortobrr, opened S6I7le
closed S6.&.le.
Live stock -Jniou stock yards prices: Hogs
Market was weak aud lGilSc of: light
grades, S3.iOdf.55; rough packing. S37iSt
S.aa; mixed 10 :, s3G94.st heavy rackius
and shipping lots. S4.05DL6j
Produce; Butter-Fanry separator BE per
n: fine gathered cream, 1904; finest diaries.
76tlsc. Eggs Fresh candle 1. loss OF. lSc per
doz. Live poultry Chickens, hens and spring
chickens. sl3 sc per p; turkeys, SGIOc: ducks.
slpc. PotatOcs-C noice To fancy 71ds5c per
bu.; Wisconsin, IL t7dc: sweet otatocs s3oJ1
$50 per bbl Apples Illinois green cooking
S2a5S35o per hbl.; eating, SI5iG+.5l
New York.
New YORK Oct. I6
Wheat-No. red winter cash. SI.O5l. q
LG7a.; do December, sls; do January
Sl.uSS4. Corn-No. , mixed, 5.L. ,55S.c cash:
do November, &c; do December, Sic Oats
Quiet; No. mixed cash, 45l<alIoc; dc
November, 46'sc. Rye and barley Dull
Pork-Uuiet mess. sIl.5OGl'.2i. La q Quiet
and unchanged.
Live Stock: Cattle Market weak no trad
ing in b ewes. dressed be-ei, slow: native sides
6lS I7S4c r. n. Sheep and Lambs Sheer
steady. lambs du and Nc 2 n lower; she n
<4.lssiti - p 10 rs; la = s5.5tf,f G,e Ho 5
-MarAet hrrn; live hogs, si-2 = e leo rs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17

WASHINGTON HEsING, of Chicago, says,
ut looks as though the republicans were
somewhat scared"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17

The linton didn't find it convenient to
tell the truth about what Mr.. Mclntire
said in regard to the dry goods trade.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17

totally unknown to him. badly fri ghten.
ing the inmates He threw himself on
the floor aud was shortly taken away by a
few men who had followed him.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17

GEsT will find when the votes are
counted in November that be is mot in
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17

While out coon hunting Wednesday
night, ne ar Paris, Ills. James Grass and
his dog were both killed by heavy tree
falling OH them.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17
THE DISTINGUISHED DEAD.

Funeral Services Over the Remains of
Justice Miller - Gen. Belknsp's Bur-
rial.
WASHINGTON CITY, Oct. lin the
chamber where Henry Clay made the
speeches that made him famous as a
statesman and an orator, all that was
mortal of Clay's devoted follower and
disciple, Justice Samuel +. Miller, re-
posed yesterday while relatives, friends,
official associ ates and many person OF
distinction paid last tribute to his mem.
DRY.
Some OF the Floral Tributes
Several floral pieces were banked against
the desks of the Justices. There were no
ether decorations The central floral pi ecs
represented an open book, and on one Of
its leaves immortellss formed the words
with malice towards none," and ON the
other, with charity towards all This
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17

She-Oh, isn't it cold? There must be
icebergs near. Did you meet any COM
Ing over?
He-One. She was from BOSTON
Life.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17

ROCK ISLAND.
Hay-Upland prairie, S90o15.5O
Hay-Timotny-Ss 00Is $50.
hay-Wild, 5000.
Corn -SSc
Osts-a1 q %
Oosl-Sofl lie
Cord WoodSS 5ClS4.I0.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-17
An Age of Combinations.

"Within few years everything. from
pine lands to peanuts and from steel raj 3
TO ssrdines, has Leen organized into some
form of corporation or trust. This uni
versal effort to absorb the individual. to
divide the people into employing compa
MES and employees. and to destroy compe-
tition. Will inevitably end in disaster
Hostile legislation and the laws of trade
will leave only the legitimate enterprises
surviving In the same way and from
the same cause there have been several
an bilious attempts to form gigantic la
Dor trusts, which should combine under
one control and autocratic authority ev-
cry occupation in which a wage Garner
could engage.