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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1896-06-06

ties establish business principles
and develop them in their members
which would otherwise lie dormant,
so the whole commercial and in
dustrial world is benefited.
The advantages to the working
men at large would be great. From
these local societies could be formed
wholesale societies; from the whole
sale societies could be formed
manufactures. The workingmen
could then receive just share of
the wealth which he creates as there
would then be no chance to bull
and bear the market as is done at
present. The produce of the worker
would come direct to the consumer
through his own stores. Not only
that, but by small percentage of
the profits, readingrooms libraries,
etc., could be established whereby
the people would become better
educated and study more their sur
roundings and the government of
their country and try and uplift
that which is now fast crumbling to
ashes.
These societies are continually
growing in England, where they
have their wholesale houses, factor
les, etc.; the whole of the working
classes are becoming brighter and
more intelligent; their surround
ings in every respect are better, and
taking them on whole, they are
better class of citizens and class
which any country should feel
proud of.
This is a subject which ought to
be discussed IN our local trade
unions and trade and labor assem-
blies, in our state federation of
labor conventions, and get the
workingmen to combine their little
capital together. BY this means
we would do away with the great
monopolies which are gradually
drawing the wealth of the nation
into the hands of the few and place
it into the hands of the many.
Through this channel we could
do away with that system which is
crushing the masses lower ana
making the classes higher; namely,
the competitive and wage system.
Union Made Cigars.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1896-06-06
Union Made Cigars.

If YOU are trades union man
smoke cigars made by the union
cigarmakers of this city; If you are
a Believer in the patronage OF nome
institutions, do not buy tor the
profit of stranger an article that
Is inferior in merit to the product
of YOUR own townsmen's labors.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1896-06-06
Cooperative Societies.
u. NJ. A.

These societies are what the work
ing men of this country ought to
begin to adopt. The questions will
be asked: Why should they adopt
them? What benefits accrue from
them? To what advantage would
their adoption be to the working
men at large?
In the first place: because by
joining these cooperative, distribu-
tive societies, they receive the pro-
fits on their purchases, which would
otherwise go into the hands of the
corpora ton or individuals who are
managing such business. This
brings forth another question, how
to conduct such a business. In
the first place the working men
meet together, deposit a certain
number of shares each, say at $500
share, with a limit of 100 shares.
Take a store and commence busi-
ness on the cash principle with
some of the daily commodities of
life, articles which are in daily con-
sumption, and as business increases
branch out into the different lines
of business which are necessary to
housekeeping, etc. Having the
business established the question
comes, the distribution of profits
which have accrued. In the first
place is the interest on the capital
stock, then comes depreciation of
buildings, fixtures, etc., of which
certain sum is allotted; then comes
dividends on the purchases at store,
so much on the dollar; whatever is
available. BY this brief outline we
can see why we should adopt them.
Because we purchase our goods at
our own store and receive the pro-
fits accruing from such purchase
ourselves. Secondly, the benefits
to be derived from such societies
encourage thrift; men and women
by these means commence to lay by
for a future time, whereby under
other circumstances they would not
save the few cents which have &C.
cumulated at the end of six months
in the shape of dividends on pur-
chases are not needed; they are left
in the society as capital shares.
This receives interest, and so your
account, which was nothing at first,
gradually grows into an account OF
dollars. This is not the only benefit.
but it learns the people to pay cash
for their purchases and do away
with the credit system which is a
disgrace and ruination to our coun-
try. The people get into that thrift
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1896-06-06

Are YOU investing some of your
money? c,:.
The Union, Zenith and Climax
Building & Loan associations offer
shares to investors which can De
had at any time and will yield you
p LARGER earning than any other
savings institution in. the city,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-14
ATTEMPTED A BUHCO.
This Man Wanted to BUY a Hotel.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

This Man Wanted to Buy Hotel.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
ALEXANDRIA, Va. October IA. 1896.
1t came to light this morning that
clever swindler tried to bunco w. H. Steur-
nasel, proprietor of the Ballard and Ex-
change Hotel. On Monday night last a
well-dressed stranger about thirty years Of
age walked into the bar and secured lodg-
irg for the night. giving his name as Gus
Snyder.
He was very much impressed with Mr.
Steurnagers business. and at once entered
into a proposition to buy the place out. He
said he was from Cleveland. Ohio; that he
had come east in search of a place Of bust
ness. and thought the place would suit him,
and made an offer which was entirely sat
isfactory. .-,,,..,-
Yesterday morning he offered check for
81. 900 to close the bargain. saying he was
afraid some one would step in before the
arrival Of an expected draft, Mr.. Steur-
nagel declined to take the check.
The stranger then went to the First Ma
tional Bank and deposited a draft for
$4,000 on bank In Chicago and went
back to the hotel and endeavored to get
an advance of a small amount until the
money On the draft was secured. The pro-
prietor became suspicious and declined to
do SO. This morning Chas. r. Hooff,
cashier First National Bank. received
telegram from Chicago saying no such per-
son was known there. and that he must
therefore be fraud. ...-..l .
Mr.. Hoof told Mr.. Steurnagel of the In
formation he had received. and opr return
ing to his hotel Mr.. Steurnagel found the
man had departed. leaving. his bill unpaid
The police were notified, but no trace Of
the man could be found. ~,. 49,.
Swindlers have made Alexandria a place
of activity for some days past, several
boarding house keepers having been vic
Tins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-14
Washington stock Exchange.

sales-regular call-l2 O'Clock m.-washinstou
District Of Columbia Bonds.-2o-year fund q. 10,
Is, 1901. currency. ITO bid Water stock IS 1909
currency, Ill bid 3.d5s. funding, currency. IOS
Miscellaneous Bonds. Metropolitan RaiIroad q,
bid los asked Mntaapoan RaS Sons %
Of indebtednss, ioa,s bid. 100 asked eii Rs
road Is, 70 asked; lexington Railroad as, 100
| ington Gas Company 6s, series A. los bid. Wash
insion Gas r COMPANY 6, series B, 100 hid Chess
| can Security and Trust rs, f. and A, 100 bid
American Security and Trust IS, A and o.. 100 bid
Wasns Market Market Company LIST iSs ia
Washington Market Company ext. 6s 100 bid
Masonic Hall Associa,ion IS. ioe bid.
bid Bank OF the Republic. 24O bid Metropolitan
2s3 bid 300 asked; Central, 30 hid Capital, lis
Lincoln, 100 asked. Ohio, 80 asked. = W
Safe Deposit and Trust Companies National Safe
Sf and p9 DID, 1879 asked
and Trust. As asked. Washington Safe Deposit
Iaunlad Siorios.-Oapital Traction t,Dnpsny. e2r
bid O. asked -, Metropolitan, 30 bid, foo. asked
Gas and Electric Light Stocks. Washington Gas
Al bid 4ela asked Georgetown Gas 20 bid g.
s. Electric Light. 9494 bid.
Insurance Stoeks.-Franklin. 80 bid. Metropon-
German American. $50 bid, National Union, IL
asked. Columbia, IA asked. Peoples. Sd,
asked; Lincoln bid. asked Commercial
Title Insurance ssccks--Resl Estate Title. ITO
tie; asked. District Title. 10 asked.
Telephone Stocks-Pe nnsylvania. &c bid Chesa-
Gsaas aPa % 81 bid SO sss asked
GY W,s caTIiass; IL bid: Is asked: '--
washington Market 10 bid. Great Fails Ice. 80
asked. Lincoln Hall, 80 asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-14
CONCLUDED ITS SESSION
The General Executive Board of the Knights
- !. \ of Labor.
To Urge y lpurcha.e of Railroad
and TelAgfaph Systems by the
AGkvernment.

The general executive board of the
knights of Labor concluded it's labors here
today and adjourned. The meeting was
preliminary to the annual meeting of the
order at Rochester, November 10, and for
the purpose of arranging the four annual
reports. That Of Master Workman Sover-
eign was not considered, as he is absent in
the west The report of Worthy General
Foreman Bishop will strongly recommend
that a new fight be organized the coming
winter for government ownership Of rail-
ways and telegraph and telephone lines
He maintains that the development of air
and electric motors promises a new era in
transportation. and that the government
should act before the new conditions are es-
tablished.
He will advocate suitable compensat ton
Tor lines purchased at their cost rather
than their capitalization and the parallel
ing or such lines as cannot be bought The
report of the executive board and Of Sec
retary-Treasurer Hayes will deal with the
Internal administration of the order, which
Is said to be in a satisfactory condition.
The Rochester meeting. following one
week after the national election, is expect
ed to be Influenced somewhat by the cleo
ton Developments
In any event, whether Mckinley or By
an Is. elected. it is said that the policy Of
the knights in urging the coinage Of sill
yer Will be maintained. Officers of the
order here assert that their advices are
favorable to Bryan's election.
Master Workman Sovereign announced at
the last annual meeting that he would not
be a candidate for reelection. but 1t is he
lieved that If he will reconsider there will
be no doubt Of his continuance at the head
of the order. The Rochester meeting will
deal also with minor local grievances
throughout the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-14
FINANCE AND TRADE
Political Optimism Reflected in the
Course of Prices.
RAILWAY LIST GIVEN GOOD SUPPORT
Promises of the Return Move
ment of Gold. +'''
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK. October 14.-Political opti-
mism was again reflected in the course Of
stock prices this morning. The opening
level was substantially higher than yester-
days final estimate of values. and i'm
proved under the subsequent narrow trad
ing of the room. The early disposition to
take profits was largely counteracted by
an Increased demand from commission
houses. The control of prices reverted to
the professional element at the close of the
opening hour, but the pressure to sell had
dwindled to insignificant proportions.
The railway list was given excellent sup
port. and reflected the general desire TO
establish speculative equilibrium during
the final hours of the political struggle.
The return movement of gold promises
to assume large proportions before the
close of the week, the success OF pending
negotiations insuring a s10,00,GW addition
to the present total.
The Bank of England lost fs24.ooo on bal
ance today, all of which is intended for
export to this country In view OF these
daily losses of gold an increase in the bank
rate tomorrow is to be expected The
result of such action, while furnishing suf-
hcient incentive for realizing sales In q
sensitive market, should not be perma-
nently detrimental TO prices. The course
of today's fluctuations discouraged conf
dence In the reactionary idea, owing to the
TACT that no effort was made to discount
this generally expected event.
Yesterdays sharp advance in American
Tobacco gave way to an equally sharp de-
cline of per cent this morning The latter
movement was the result of the denial of
the eXtrayagant rumors relative to the
plans of a powerful European syndicate.
Domestic competition is as strong a factor
in the affairs of this company as il was
several months ago, and promises to become
equally as active in the very near future.
In the railroad list st. Paul was the fea-
ture, under buying of a superior character.
The recent unsatisfactory exhibits Of earn
ings is not regarded being serious to
the point of influencing any change in the
present dividend policy. The distribution
of less than one-half of the amount earned
last year inspires confidence in the earning
Of the amount necessary to continue the
present rate In the event of an organized
campaign ir the direction of higher prices
the granger shares are expo cted to occupy
places of considerable prominence
The lower priced issues of the roads in
progress of successful reorganization,
Reading In particular are, however. con-
coded to be formidable rivals for the first
position
Fractional declines from the best level of
the day were recorded during the f1nal hour
on a decreased volume of professional bus
mess.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-14
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
Domestic Troubles Made This Man
Desire Death.

Domestic Troubles Made This Man
Desire Death.
There was an attempt at suicide made
yesterday afternoon on the Aqueduct
bridge across the Potomac river, which
fortunately Resulted in a failure. The
name of the, wouid-be suicide was James
politan railroad, who lives on p street
the bridge by Policemen Brown and Lu-
cas-, stationed at tle entrance, but nothing
was thought OF this, as it is a common
thing for many people to cross and recross
the bridge. g.
Haughtershell walked out to near the
center, and there halted. Thinking that his
way was clear he started to climb over
the railing and pitch himself headlong in
the muddy Potomac. Had he been sober it
would have been an easy enough task for
him to have accomplished this, but his IN
Outstanding being partly blunted his mo-
tons were not SO rapid People on either
side of the bridge him. and their warn
ing cries were heard. Several colored men
who were on the bridge managed to rush
to the scene and pull the man from the
railing. when he had nearly reached the
top to jump off. Haughtershell Is about
twenty-three or perhaps few years older.
and we'll built. and he gave his captors a
struggle. He was finally subdued by Po-
icemen Brown and Lucas, and other help.
and sent to the seventh precinct police
station, where he was locked ND on d
charge Of drunk He was released this
morning, sober, and regretted his action
The Cause which made him determine to
end his life is said to be over some domes-
tic relations. He and his wife had mis-
understanding, and the motorman after
drinking number of times decided that
death in d watery grave would be prefer
able to life The facts of the matter have
been kept very quiet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-14
RIVAL CANDIDATES.
Railway Men, Farmers and Others
Call ON Mckinley.

Call on Mckinley.
CANTON, Ohio, October IA special
train of eleven coaches arrived about noon
over the Pennsylvania lines bringing an
enthusiastic party from Mcdonald, Pa,
with greetings and congratulations for
Major Mckinley. The delegation was COM
posed of railroad men, farmers and other
citizens. The demonstration was very en-
thuslastic, and Major McKinley's address
Wtiteshot, was constantly interrupted Dy
applause.
Barnum & Baileys circus is In town to-
day. and the parade was extended beyond
the usual course. so as to pass the Nc
ktnley home, where it was review ed by
Major and Mrs. Mckinley and q number
of friends. In honor of the visit to Nc
Kinley's home, the circus people are all
wearing the national colorS and the tent
is deliberately decorated. The press box is
reserved for Mrs Mckinley and a COM
pauy of friends. The employees Of the cir
Gus presented Major Mckinley with a large
and handsome American flag through a
committee. who called at the house
Major Mckinley accepted the flag with an
appropriate address.
Bryan in Michigan.
BESSEMER, Mich, October 14-Candi-
date Bryan entered Michigan at o'clock
this morning. Nearly 5000 persons were on
So the square near the Ironwood depot, many
of them from surrounding towns. The
weather was bright and clear, and Mr.
Bryan, with head uncovered, addressed the
enthusiastic crowd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-14
vAINLY WORKED TO SAVE.
Two Men Burned to Death In n Rail-
way Wreck.


COLUMBIA. SC. October 14.-Through a
misunderstanding of an order, the north
ard south-bound trains on the Florida Cen
trail AID Peninsular railroad had head-end
collision at five minutes past 3 o'clock this
morning.. two and a half miles below Swan
sea. about thirty miles from this city.
The trains came together on an embank-
ment. The engineers and flremen Jumped
and escaped without injury, The engines of
both trains were demolished, and. the ten
der of the south-bound engine teleseoped
into the combination, mail, baggage and
express car. 1t did not leave the track but
was almost totally wrecked. .....r
Baggage and Express Messenger w. D.
Lines and Mail Agent L. A. Thomas were
pinioned in the wreck. which caught fire
from the coal oil lamps. The crews of both
trains VINO were Eninjured tried to cut
them out, but the flames spread so RAPIDLY
that, though the rescuers were stimulated
by the piteous appeals Of the two men,
they could do nothing to aid the two ua-
fortunates, who were roasted to death.
Flagman Timer was standing between
the second-class and baggage cars, and he
Is supposed to have been burned to death
also. Two other cars were consumed, but
no passenger was injured. The only evil
dence in the burned wreck of human be-
ings Is a skull and a few bones.
The north-bound train was not injured
further than the smashing Of the express
car. Messengers Farmer and Price jump
were directed to pass at Swansea. but the
crew Of the south-bound train read the
order Sweden, station several miles south
of Swansea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-14

1t does not necessarily follow that be-
cause William Thomas bull dog is ten
years old he cannot bite, and this
Mr.. Thomas learned this morning to his
sorl ow. There is a pump at the corner of
Sd and L streets northwest, which is well
patronized, just at present because of the
fact that the mud from the river that is
sent through the pipes is unfit for use
but thera is no reason why a watch dog
should s@main on duty there.
But = Thomas dog took it uuon him,
self to do this watch duty. and Just be-
cause Della Page, little colored girl, went
there to get pail of water he bit her.
She had not tantalized the vicious canine.
and Mr.. Thomas could hardly believe thai
his deg would be so unruly.
IF my deg hurt her." he said, I'll cav
the DOCTORS bill -. --.<F
This did not seem to satisfy the members
of the Page family, who wanted the dog s
life ended. Under the law, however, a fine
of SO only could be imposed, and this t,itiR-
ment was entered against the owner of the
dog. - s.....
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-14
ANIMAL MEETING,
Maryland Association Of the New
Church In This City.

-'AekA AAAAu iASSoSlAtloA Oh Tue Ne"
Church In This City.
The annual meeting of the Maryland As
ISOLATION of the National New Church will
begin at the New National Church, corner
of 10th and Corcoran streets northwest,
Friday morning next, at 10 o'clock.
The program for the morning session
comprises Meeting of the Ministers Con-
ference" to be followed by a meeting of
the executive committee The regular meet
ing Of the members of the association
proper commences at 2:30 pm, and during
the session the general pastor. Rev. Frank
Sewall. will present his annual report. In
the evening a social reception will be given
at the residence Of the pastor No 1913
Riggs place northwest.
The proceedings of Saturday will consist
OF meeting OF the board Of missions at .
a m. to be followed by the meeting Of the
full association. The election of officers,
the delivery Of the annual address on
Working With the Lord in the Establish
ment OF His Church by Mr. c. A. e
Spamer OF Baltimore, and the report Of the
board OF missions, with accompanying ad-
dresses will occupy the time allotted to
the afternoon session.
The annual meeting of the Maryland New
Church Sunday School Union will take place
In the evening, at which the principal ad-
dress will be by Rev. George Lawrence ALL
mutt of Baltimore. HIS theme will be Yes
sells and Their Contents
Suggestions for improved Sunday school
work will also be offered by various work
erS.
The Sunday morning service will con-
SYST of the regular ritual, sermon by Rev
Philip B. Cabell Of Wilmington, Del. and
the administration of the holy communion.
At B pm. visit will be paid to the African
Mission, corner Of 10th and streets north
west at which time there will be exercises
by the school and addresses. The evening
service will begin at 80 pm. at which
meeting the sermon will be by Rev. VIII
liam l.. Worcester of PHILADELPHIA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-14
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. October Flour firm unchanged
receipts 23,07S barrels; exports. IL 800 barrels
Sales $50 barrels. Wheat unsettled and lower
spot. 734a735s: month 73tsa73a.: December 75ha
75l3; steamer No red, G9s.a69k- receipts. a. s5I
bushels; exports, none; stock, 96Q. 100 bushels;
Sales "a, 600 bushels southern wheat. by sample
74a16: do. grade. 71a7Ii.. Corn casy-spot ami
month"; 30aa301s; November and December new
and old. 3olsa30r: January. 3la3IL: steamer
mixed, 2Ska2sH-receipts. s063l bushels: erp,rts
none: stock l,ls2909 bushels; sales. 1900 bushels
southern white and yellow corn 32a3a Oats
firm, demand improving-No, white. 20 bd No
: mixed 2la22-receipts, 101,ll3 bushels: exports,
20 bushels; stock .67.'. 2S5 bushels RYE stronger
No. nearby. O4a4l; western. 43ls bid-receipta,
l531S bushels; exports, none; stock 100. 100 bush
els. Hay st-ady-choice timothy, S12 50a$13 90
Grain fregtts firm but quiet. rates unchanged.
Sugar steady. unchanged Butter, eggs and cheese
nrn, unchanged. Whisky unchanged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-14
ALLEGED ASSAULT on A REPORTER
A Dur Room Row in Which Can't
Tebeau Wus Involved

A Dur Room Row in Which Capt
Tebeau Wns Involved.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, October IA story
is printed here to the effect that TeDeau
captain and manager of the Cleveland
Base Ball Club, last night assaulted and
badly injured Elmer Pasco, a reporter for
an afternoon newspaper. The affair is al
legged to have taken place in the bar room
Of the Kennard House. Tebeau charged
Pasco with writing for his paper an exag-
gerated account Of the recent trouble be-
tween himself and Left Fielder McAleer
The discussion waxed hot and the lie was
soon passed, resulting in Pasco being
knocked down by Tebeau. The bartender
then went between the two, and while he
was demonstrating with Tebeau Jack
O'Connor also of the Cleveland Base Ball
was. taken Ia the toilet room and his
wounds washed. wi ilsi Pe5eau went home.
Pasco refuses to hays Tebeau arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-14
Death of Mrs. WashinxtOn.

Mrs. John s. Washington, who was well
known in business circles in this city for
the past twenty-five years, died at her
residence, 1904 L street northwest, at 4
o'clock this morning. Formerly the wife
of the late John S. Washington, for many
years editor of the New Orleans Picayune,
Mrs Washington, after the death Of Col.
Washington. became identified with bust
ness in New Orleans, Chicago, New York.
and this city, and was doubtless one of
the most widely known women in business
circles in the country. She began to fail
in health about year since, but her re-
covery was not despaired of until quite re-
Gently.