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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31

Nine Hermann Bollini, composer,
lately from Paris will give instructions
on the piano or organ in melody and
harmony under the celebrated method
Of her professor, Lefebre Wely. She al
SO gives instructions with the purest
accent in French, Spanish and Italian.
Engagements must be made for not less
than 8 months at one dollar per lesson
Those desiring to make engagements
will please address Nine Bollini,
bloomsburg, Pa. 7-3I 2t.~
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THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
Farm For Sale,

20 acres in Flshingcreek township, Col. Co
ne mile from Van Camp, New Columbia and
Cambria. Fair buildings, good water, fine orch
ard. No. grass farm, will sell at bargain up
on easy terms. WIN exchange upon property
bloomsbury. Call upon or address
WIN. CIIRISMAN,
Bloomsbury, Pa.
FOR SALE-Desirable vacant lots and num-
Der Of good houses and lots in Bloomsbury. The
best business stand In bloomsbury. A very de-
sirable property In Willow Grove, first-class
buildings and 10 acres of land. Dwellings In
Kspy. Ten good farms In Columbia county, one
In Luzerne county, one in Virginia and two in
Kansas. One country store stand in Columbia
county and one In Luzerne county, 8 grist mills
In Columbia county, by
NJ. p. LUTZ,
Insurance and Real Estate Agt, Bloomsbury Pa,
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Eleven fonts of new type, and new
card ornamenents and borders have
Just been added to our job department
which contains over two hundred styles
of type of all sizes. The COLUMBIAN
Office is prepared to print check books,
order books, bonds, drafts, or any kind
Of printing that can be done any where,
and at the lowest prices. Get our fig
ures and samples before sending to the
city for your work.
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Husband and Wife.

Have more than once been saved by
timely use of Kemp's Balsam for the
throat and lungs, after all otherremed-
les have been tried in vain. The Bal
sam stops decay of the lungs and
cures influenza and acute and chronic
coughs. There is no other medicine
in the world that acts so promptly,
certainly none that does its work so
thoroughly as Kemp's Balsam. All
druggists sell it. Large bottles soc.
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sAFE-DEPOsIT BOXES.

The vault Of the Farmers National
Bank contains fifty lock boxes, which
are for rent at prices ranging from
$500 to 5000 a year. There are two
keys to each box, one of which is left
at the bank and one is carried by the
owner of the box. More than half
have already been rented. If.
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I''!X!!!JIl;l'|,'z|';,'y'!|| ASH

Castorn DR.. Samuel Pitchers prescription Infants
and Children 1t contains neither Opium, Morphine nor
other Narcotic substance It is harmless substitute
for Parcgoric, Drops, Soothing syrups, Castor
It is Pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty years. by
Millions of Mothers. Castorla destroys Worms nlays
fcvcrishncss. Castoria prevents vomiting Curd.
Diarrhoa and Wind Collie. Castorin relieves
tcething troubles. constipation and flatucncy
Castora assimilatcs tho food regulates tho stomach
and bowels. giving healthy and natural sleep Cas-
toria is the Childrcns Panacea-the Mothers Friend.
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parnell and the o.shes Costs.

LONDON, July 29.-The registrar In the
bankruptcy court held that Mr.. Parnell's
objection to Captain O'Shea's notice to
pay the costs in the recent divorce suit, on
the ground that he was not resident In
England, Is untenable. 1t is still open to
Mr.. Parnell to appeal, otherwise he must
pay the costs or be declared bankrupt.
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Dixon Wh,ps willis.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 20. The prize
fight between George Dixon, of Boston.
and Abe Willis, of Australia, took place
at the gymnasium of the California Ath-
letic club last night for purse of 5000
and the bantam weight championship of
the world and was won by Dixon.
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Attempt to Release Herr Mo,t.

NEW YORK, July 29.-Charles Z. lie Bar
bier has been retained by some of the
friends of John Most to make application
before the United States circuit court for
the release of Most, on the ground that his
arrest was In violation Of the provision of
the constitution of the United States
which guarantees the right Of free speech.
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Unfortunate Elopers.

PHILADELPHIA, July 29.-Louisa Bog
gait, aged sixteen, and William Belcher,
twenty-one years old, who eloped from
Cleveland Monday night. were arrested
here today and will be held until the ar.
rival of officers from Cleveland.
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To He Double Tracked,

DANsURY, Conn, July a9.-It has been
decided to double track the Danbury and
Norwalk division Of the Housatonic rail.
way. Operations will begin this fall. The
business Of the road has been too heavy
for single track for year or more.
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REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE IN
BLOOMSBURY.

Mofn Styeet.-Dcslrable building lot 5ox2li,
First Sreet-Framc house, 0 rooms, lot 5ox2li,
price si050.
Fourth St,eet-Large frame house, rooms, lot
100 feet front on street, price s2s5O.
Fi1h Street-Large frame dwelling house.
rooms, out-kitchen, barn, fine fruit, &C., lot ;px
400, price $500. ....H
Main Street-Large store building, with dwell
ing house on same lot, corner lot fronting OIL
two streets, price $1,000.
7nfrd Styeet.-LargeS room house, lot Cix21s
Price s2O0.
Second Street, East ar Penn.--Corner lot, so II
front. Price $500.
Second St,eet.-Fine large residence, II rooms
Ferry Rood.-Two story house, lot 400 feet
deep, price 5000.
exclusive of bath room. Steam, gas, sewer,
water and all modern improvements.
Tenant houses and n number OF vacant lots In
other parts OF the town. all OF which are for sale
on easy terms. For further particulars inquire
Fine Brick Residence in Espy Pa. Lot c2 feet
front 10 room house, everything in good repair
recently papered and painted, well at door, cis-
tern, good stable and outbuildlngs, fruit Of all
kinds. Price $1,000.
iron Street near Ft1h-Two story frame
house, 10 rooms, bathroom, water-closet. hot
and cold water upstairs and down, sewer,
steam heat, electric light, and stationary range,
all In splendid condition. Large new stable on
lot, room for three horses. Terms easy and
price low.
OF WISTERsTEEN, BEcKLEY MKILLir.
..r First National Bank Building,
tf. Bloomsbury, Pa
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DR.. Meeker's Medicines are pure

DIR. Meeker's Medicines are pure
and a sure cure for whatever the claim.
Lung tonic for colds. Speedy relief
for pains, internal and external
Blackberry Cordral for bowel com
plants, for young and old. Every
bottle guaranteed. For sale by all
druggists. Manufactured by H. c. &
j. A. Olmstead. Williamsport, Pa.
All put up in IS and 50 cts bottles.
0-Io-I yr.
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Never mind! Never mind what t

Never mind! Never mind what the
people say, it is fact nevertheless
that the Popular News Agent, has ad-
ded to an already well selected stock
of Games, Books Novels, &C., wall
paper, beautiful designs and at very
reasonable prices. Call and examine
Just few doors below Market street
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31

WASHINGTON, July 29.-Representatives
of the Chilian insurgents here assert that
Vallenar and all the Huasco valley are in
the hands Of the insurgents or constitu.
tional government. Balmaceda. they as
sert, is without money, and having failed
to negotiate recently loan in Europe has
endeavored to secure one in this country,
but has failed in this.
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Agreeable.

10 the taste is Manners Double
Extract for the blood. Its action its
on the bowels e=cels all others of or
kind, as it contains no mercury up
aloes. Once tried and it can always
be relied upon. Manners Double
Extract Sarsaparilla can be found at
all drug stores. Price soc bottle.
Sold at Meyer Bros, Drug Store.
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Castoria.

"Castoria Is so well adapted to children that
recommend It as superior to any prescription
known to me-" -
I.INU II. A. ARcnkR, N. D.,
Ill So. Oxford St, Brooklyn, N. 7.
"our physicians In the childrcn's depart
ment have spoken highly Of their expert.
ence in their outside practice with Castoris,
and although we only havc among our
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, yet we are free to confess that the
merits Of Castoria has won us 70 look with
favor upon It," H n
United HosPIrAL AND DrspKusARy,
.L as e. Et boston, Mass
ALLEN G. sxIrH, Pres,
,rrsy Street, New York CITY.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31

The young ladies of the Baptist
church will hold a festival on the
church lawn Friday and Saturday even.
ing August 9TH and Sth.
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7. X. ARToPE.

The Presbyterian Sunday School will
take a picnic excursion to Millville,
Thursday next, August 9th. Train
will leave Bloomsbury at s o'clock.
Tickets for round trip socts. There
will be no change of cars.
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The Shickshinny and Bloomsburg
base ball clubs will play game at
Central Saturday afternoon.
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Single Fare for round Trip on
all Roads Entering Scranton.

UAkMERs' ENCAMPMENT AND AGRICUL
n turai implement Exhibition at Mt. Gretns
=. Fark, Lebanon County, Pa. August l6 toe
?, M. Sermon by Rev. Chas. +. Deems, Deems D. D., Of
New YORK. Music by Lebanon Choral Society
Pr0gran m me tor the Week.
MoNDAf5Meeting at Auditorium at 9 P.
oSers Music ny press SS tSs Jas
ern Plantation Jubilee Singers,
TUESDAY-Gov. X. L. Pattison Gen. j. p. s
SoDln, Sral,, Le6anon Co.. Col. Frank Mantot
WEDNESDAY,. T. Altman, Lecturer Of Pa
state Grange; Hon. Geerard G. Brown, York
Co.; ID. p. Forney, Adams co. j. A. Gunly
Union Co.; n. A. Dunning, Washington
"a; ,;;,. WIN. NJ; Bennlnger, Northampton Co.
THUksDAY-tien. d. II. Hastings, Centre Co
Hon, Charncey +, Black, York Co. Rev.G
state College ; !. s. FraIn, Master Pomona
Grange, Centre Co. Hon. Marriott BrOsius
Nj, O., Lancaster Co.
FR1DAY-Hon. WIN. A. PETER, U. $. Senator
tansa Kansas Hon; D; II; Brigham, Master M
NJ. Q, Kansas Hon. Leonard Rhone, Mas
ter Pa, state Grange j. II. Turner Secrt-
tary National Farmers Alliance and Indus
SATURDAY-Grand Vocal and instrumental
Concerts and Closing Addresses by Members
,,, or the Association.
Ine proceedings each day will be interspersea
with Music by Ftrst-Class Brass Bands and Ve
cai ana instrumental Concerts by the GIea'
southern Plantations Jubilee Singers.
Low ExcurstOn Special Trains througa
to Mt. Gretna Park Wa
Aates. Pennsylvania, Cunoei
land and Philadelphia
Reading. Railroads. See Itailroad Posters fol
time and rates.
No Fakirs or Side Shous Allowed on M
Gr0nnds
secure tent accommodations at once on aP
pllcation TO X. b. GORDON, Genl Pass. Agent
cornwall Lebanon Railroad, Lebanon, Pa. u
For general information apply to Il. "A. coz
burg, Pa
NED IRISH, R.B, GORDON,
Genl. Supt. Genl. Pass. Agen'
CORNWALL a LEBANON X. II. CO.,
LEBANON, PA.
June 26 9-nn.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31

The declining powers of old age
may be wonderfully recuperated and
sustained by the daily use Of Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31

M. E. Cox is candidate for NOM
ination as jury commissioner at the
Democratic county convention.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31

Free Concert at Rupert Grove
Thursday evening, commencing 1880;
Preaching next Sunday by Revs. l. B.
Till of Wilkes Barre and d. S. Bentley
of Pittsburg.
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PROPOSALS FOR DRAINS.

OF the Secretary OF the Town Council OF the
Town OF Bloomsbury Pa, until twelve o'clock
noon OF August 6th 1891 for furnishing and lay
ing cOmpletea vitrified terra Gotta sewer pipe to
convey surface water from point In the rear OF
the Bloomsburg Car Co.'S. works TO the North
Branch canal distance OF lOT3 feet.
The contractor TO furnish pipe and all mater
ials, trench and refill bitches and finish the
wook complete, under the supervision and sub
ject TO the approval OF the Town Engineer, who
gineering is necessary to the prosecution OF the
work. Separate bids will be received for laying
a 20 inch and also a "a inch pipe, Profle can be
The successful bidder to give bond with ap-
proved security. The Council reserve the right
TO reject any or all bids. F
W. b. CUMMINGS, P.S, HARMAN,
Secretary. Pres't, Council
July 25, 1891.
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Castoria.

"Castoria is an excellent medicine for chill.
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me of its
good effect upon their children"
DR. G. c. osooop,
Lowell, Mass
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"Castoria Is the best remedy for children Of
which am acquainted. hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest Of their children, and use Csstoria in.
stead Of the various quack nostr,ms which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their throats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
DIR. ]. F. kiScuELoE,
Conway, Ark,
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WASH GOODS, ETC.

You will have great chance all this month"; to get your
choice of lot of fine Dress Goods Domestics, Prints
inghams Wash Goods etc. These and odd pieces
from yard to Is yards EACH So if you have use for
remnants of any kind you will surely find Just what you want
AS the sale goes on new will be added each day.
to give you good choice whenever you This sale of
remnants will continue during the month of July only.
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Contaur Company, n Murray Street, CITY,
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Insurance and Real Estate Agt, Bloomsbury Pa.
Der fortschritt. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1891-1915, 1891-06-25

Berlin. 23. sSuni. !0erporragenz
oe MitSlieoer Der tatboliiden Rirde iinb
~ ber lleberseusuns setcmtnen, Sas ses
senpdrtis tcine Nusiidt fir bic &iids
tebr Der Seiuiten uorbanoen 1T. Der
2aiier unb bic proteitantiide @eiitli&s
tcit in YreuBen iino entidieben gegen
irsenb cine Dsabresel, ,ueIde ben Seiuis
ten bieR iidtcbr seitattcn wiirbe. Die
tatbolilde 6ierardie ldBt trosoem nidt
ab, bic GrlaubuiB ;ur Niebertcbr bes
n,ddtisen Sroens 81 forbern.
Der fortschritt. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1891-1915, 1891-06-25
Sfeuette Nladri6teu bes 9ulaubes.

Sem Orleans 10. sSuni.
Cine Spesialoepcide aus Yaul's Mals
lep 3. Z. melbet:
Die ie@;is Mann pon Der Gbidaiam
Mili,, bic an, Mittmo1 bier unter 1iib=
runa n@ouuerneur Bprb unb Bunbees
agent 8ennet ab;o9en. nm 81 ben Bun>
bestruppen ~ itosen unb 5000 Blrser,
bic fi9 obne grlaubnib i'm Qauoe nieber>
gelaiien baben, ~ uertreiben, 1aben ii@
25 Meilen uon bier idmmtli@ betrun>
ten.
Sin Nusen,ense iast. baB lie aui ben,
Wasen bes ..Gon,uifidrs Elm SAP, unb
@aaoncntriise in jcbem Sattel batten.
Ginise brausen iii ben Soof eines Jars
mers Gin, erldo0cn Elm Yierb unb t0btce
ten cine Cans. Sic biclten einen ,pei=
Gen Jarner al, miBbanbelten i'm unb
.brobten lin su eri6iebeu, neil er Elm
@eiBer mar. scd,is iduapstrintcnbe
sSnbiancr, bic uod obcncbcin nit elmer
se,piHen Madtbeiugnib auegcriiifc tiinb;
iinb cine sefdbrlide Oeieui6ait, benn
,pcnn iie betrunten limb, ,uoqen lie nur
idieBeu unb umbrinsen.
Maibpillc, genn., %. SUM.
Yarmintto,pn III Nalbuiqc mar sonnz
tag Nbenb pieber III GROCER Aufre9uns.
Der 8d9ter, ,uel9er Goiter's geibitdue.
sesen 9ranoitiftun9 i@isen iOllte,
,Duroc non 3pei 0iesern eridoiicn. slls
bic NoIi;ei anlan9te, fanb lie iid Der
Wlenidenmaiie gescniibcr obnmadtis II.
,,,pei 6 GompSaicn ber Mili; muBten inter
Die Mdiitn serufen ,perben, ,.m bic ORB
Nun ,uieber bersuiteqcn. Neitere llns
rubcm ,perben befir1tet.
louisville, &p., 90. .,yuni.
stiirme baben mdbrenb Der lesten Gage
III Rcntufp 9roBen S@aben an9eridtet.
yeste Nadt bra9te eli, Gpclon Gerbees
rung in ben Counties Monro nnb Mcts
calf. llebcr SO @ebdube ,puroen pom
Sturmc serf6rt unb inebrcrc Mcni6en
ucrmunbet. Mud Maibinston Gonntp
bate ~ leiben, no 800 Stiid Ninbuieb
bnr1 einen Dor Der @utb beS Stnrmcs
,uiammenbre9enben stau tbeils 9e>
tobtet, tbeils arg uerlest wurben. Cine
Wa1erboie uerbeerte bic Geloer in Der
llmsesenb uon 6reebon,.
9iem port, 90. SUM. Cine
spe;ialbepejde aus Qeauenwortb, &an>
las, an Bic ,,sm" brinst b6ie Na4>
ri6ten iiber bic an;betpcsung. Sic
la,ltet Sn jebcm County, in 'pel6en
Muians> Ganoibaten non,inirt iinb, Fat
es Streit seseben ,tnb cine Spaltuns
lit Die 5olse se'Deicn. Oie gei@lasenen
Jactiomen baben iofort ertldrt, bag ie
su ben alten Gartcien ;nriid.
treten ,pirben. Nls Daupt,lriade bics
ier Spalt,lnsen mag Der Man9el an
geitern ber Yewesuns anseieben ,ueroen.
Dies limb MIR NuSlanunsen Der Ia
pitali1iiden Nartei Vrelie, bic IS lid
sur Nui9abe seiteut, ialide Beridte in
bic Delt III ucrbreiten, ,lm Mibtrauen
unb llneini9teit 81 itiiten. Wenn bic.
Gini9teit in jcbem staatc cine 10 tcite.
mare, mic in &anias, bann f0nnte tein
3,peifel iiber ben Sieg il, 1892 uorberrz
lden.
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]. B. ARNOLD, I D

.gijcnz uno Bledmaaren, 6ien @alolins
Sfen, 6arm 0crdtbi@aften, aspbalt
Dadocdung, 9idseln, 3aumorabt, gum>
pen, Weitcrn Wai4maid,nen Y. I. 10.
Bejonbere Mufmerflantteit wirb auf
Reparat,trcr bcs 3inn9eidirres PER-
rperbt.
Gdc ber Winnelota il. 2tcn 0toroifrabe.
0leru ltlm M}inn.
, 1891-06-12

These springs are randy becoming Ia
nous on account of the wonderful cura-
tive properties OF the waters, and the
many marvellous cures which have been
effected by the thermal baths.
The town and springs are delightfully."-
situated IN a picturesque valley in the
Black Hills country, Astounding in beau
tliul scenic effects and ut an altitude of
3,4OO feet above the sea level; thus insur-
ing a pure atmosphere and exhilaratlng
climate, absolutely free from malaria.
Under the enterprising and progressive
management Of the Hot Springs
many desirable improvements have been
made; among the number the erection of
a cOmmodious bath house fitted up with
all modern convenienccs for the comfort
of guests. New hotels have been built
and comfortably furnished throughout,
conducted in frst-class style and at rea-
sonable rates. Those who prefer stopping
at a private house will find many board
ing places where good accommodations
are furnished, and at moderate prices.
The superior daily service now afforded
by the Burlington route TO Hot Springs,
with through sleeping car accommoda-
tons from Omaha, Lincoln, Aurora and
Grand Island, makes the trip an easy and
enjoyable one; ard for the benefit of all
who desire to test the efficacy of the
waters. round trip tickets at reduced rates,
good for ninety DAYS, are now on sale at
all offices OF the Burlington route.
For pamphlet, descriptive of the
springs, and full information at to rates,
time, etc apply to any agent of the com
pany, or to j. FRANCIS,
Genl Pass'r K Ticket Agt., Omaha,
, 1891-06-12

What so6l would not sicken with hor-
ror and apprehension in turning from
the abode Of peace, harmony and plenty
TO the wretched dwelling of poverty?
The tenement houses IN our cities, where
hundreds Of human beings are packed
like cattle in PEN these houses reeking
with filth, Astounding in squalor and
teeming with vermiu; the abode5 into
which at night reel, with many a fierce
oath, the intoxicated fathers; into which
burst the brutalized mothers, with cal
loused hands and sin hardened faces.
and into which creep the grimy, uu-
kempt children, trembling with fear
and s]huddering with underlined abhor-
renee.
What is to be the outcome Of such
mockeries OF homes as these? What the
character and inclinAtions of citizens
fostered TO maturity in such hotbeds OF
viceS Never a breath of heavens pure
air, never a ray OF the sunshine Of help
full kindness; soul, mind and body I'M
cared for, neglected, starved; inheriting
all the %viciousness Of the parents engen-
dered by the fierce d~emoralizing struggle
for mere animal existence. IL it any
wonder that these poor wretches gorge
our p~enitentiaries and asylums, and that
every now and then the plague of con
%tention spreads like a pail over u cities,
closing our schools and terrorizing the
people2 Is it prudent, to say nothing of
Christianity, justice and humanity, to
allow the continuation Of n state OF
society that fosters such degradation,
endangering, as it does, the peace, Sc
curity and life of the community
Henry A. Robinson in Grand Rapids
Democrat.
, 1891-06-12
THE LESSONS OF MAY DAY.
How They Are Read by One Who Is y
of the Labor Movement

How They Are Read by One Who Is Not
Of the Labor Movement.
Significant demonstrations were held
on May Day in Europe and America by
large bodies of workingmen who are
members OF labor unions or Of societies
holding socialistic views. There was n
feeling of close sympathy between these
gatherings in the different cities which
sustained little diminution because of
the distance separating them. The main
purpose Of their organizers was to make
a showing Of the strength Of the work
ingmen and to agitate the subject Of es-
tablishing a labor day of eight hours in
all civilized countries. The worldwide
view which the leaders Of this move
ment are taking Is one Of the remark.
able things about the labor situation as
it now exists. National boundaries are
blotted out, for the whole body Of man
kind is made into one brotherhood by
the common lot Of daily toll.
The workingmsn Of every country
have a strong desire TO advance with the
aid and counsel Of the other classes of
the people, They are growing more and
NOR powerful by reason Of national and
international organizations. They are
aA1F BAehAAAE WAHFA AA lAtAA IAtNAAbAAbs
Hopeless strikes are becoming less fire.
quent. A sample Of this conservatism
is seen in the refusal of the United Mine
Workers Of America 10 inaugurate their
strike on May /, though it had been
carefully planned for months, and
though the organizations forming the
American Federation OF Labor were pre-
pared to support the movement. A care
full review of the situation Just before
h date set for the opening of the
struggle convinced the leaders that sue
cess would not attend any concerted eff
fort at this time 10 secure an eight hour
day. The victories gained by the car
penters n year ago were seen to be no
criterion Of what was to be expected
from a strike of the mine workers.
This growth Of respect for stern reali-
ties and the higher ground taken by
labor leaders are hopeful indications OF
better things in the labor world. A
more active interest on the part Of EN-
ployers Of labor probably would be ben
ehcial TO them as well as 10 the men for
whom they supply wages. Perhaps the
eight hour day is practicable and perhaps
it is not. At least this question is more
likely TO be settled in a manner fair to
all il the employer as well rs his work
ingmen shall take a hand in settling it.
The German emperor has approached
the labor questions not in the guise Of a
demagogue, but in hat of a man of
power who is willing to do what he be
leyes TO be right. He has been rewarded
by the confidence Of the w~orkingmen of
his empire. America is cursed by poll
ticians who iuggle with labor questions
merely for the purpose Of gaining votes.
If these individuals could be suppressed,
and If labor questions could be consid-
cred solely on their merits, great good to
all classes might result.-America