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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05
wHALEBoNE FROM START TO FINISH.

certain surgical instruments. The grain
bone goes Into cheaper corsets, whips,
GIG. The two qualities differ gr, atty, The
shell bone being without grains and
easily worked. While it is not one whit
hess elastic than the other, it can he
pierced or bored widhoult danger of split
ting; bu. this is not true OF the grain
bone, which, as its trade name inliea tes,
Is made up of tIbsrs that are prom. to
split apart
Most of the Cutting" of whalebone, as
those in the business term it's prepara-
ton, is done In Paris and Bremen. A
little Is dome, too, in London, and there
are seven cutting eSta biSlhmertts in the
United States-foulr in New York, two in
Boston and one in San Francisco. 1t
seems strange that the industry should
be 50 slightly represented in San Fran
cisco, the great port for the reception of
the raw bone, but in that regard this
business does not differ from some 9TH
ers, notably sugar refining, which is
chiefly carried ON in New York for the
entire United States, and cotton milling,
which is carried Gun in England and New
England for the whole world despite the
fact that the worlds sugar and cotton
crops are raised thousands of miles far
ther south.
(. Five years ago the supply of whale
bone was as phenomenally .arge aus the
present supply is small. There had besn
AN unusually heavy take after several
lean yisars, and at least 25O,0OO pounds,
worth "a a pound, or a cool 81 200 900 al
together, was stored in a. little brick
structure ON the Potrero shore of San
francisco bay.
This unprecedented and never since
approached supply was aus carefully
guarded as If 1T had been made UP of
golden eagles. Not that there was much
danger OF its being stolen-for whale
bone is stored in such heavy mass
that it cannot easily be taken away-but
it is decidedly inflammable substance,
and there was great fear of fire. The
storehousle is a perfect vault, with walls
of brick and stone and iron roof and iron
doors. A perforated pipe from which the
whole place could be readily flooded in
case of a sudden outbreak of fire runs
all around the top; and when the store
of bone is large trusted watchmen guard
the place night and day.
There is always great danger to whale
bone from rats, pests which are extreme
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05

full organization Is the plan by which
each branch of industry is permitted to
manage it's own affairs, having ait ITS
back the substantial sympathy and sup
port eof the entire body of fed rated la
Dor. One of the rocks upon which the
Knights of Labor sp&tt was the admis-
sion to repre- sentation of various bodies
that Included members who never could
b. admit ed to trade union and who
were in mo sense entitled to represent
anybody in the labor movement.
The Fedora tEon of Labor has always
steersd clear Of mere theorists. The gem
eral plan is for each trade to be organ
ized in rs separate unions, with its sep
araIte national body. Then each trade
sends its representa- tives to the national
convention of THE federation. One 1e-
suit of this simple, businsSs-like plan has
been to keep down the expenses of the
federation ito a very low figure, avoiding
the cost of numerous offidaGhs expensive
prop lgandists and other luxuries which
made this knights obnoxious.
The basis of representation to the COM
ing convention will be cine delegate for
each 1000 members of the International
or national unions. Then each trades or
ganization not connected with any MA
tlBonal or I'M. ennational body will be en-
titled to ONE delegate. In order to keep
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05
i IN The The: Labor World

The ninth annual convent on of the
American Federation of Labor which Is
to begin ait Nashville December 13, prom
ISIS to be- large represe ntabive gather
ing of worltingnlen, and one of great inn
portance in it's effects upon the labor
movement. Under the presidency of
Samuel Gompers the federation has
grown in strength and usefulness, while
its one-time powerful niva9, the Knights
of Labor, is all but a memory. Today
the federation comprises practically all
of tha organized laboring men of the
United States in all trades.
The present roll of the federation
shows that There are over 800 trade
unions, with a membership of about
100000. and new members are constant
~ being added.
The main feature of this most success
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05
STERLING TOILET ARTICLES.

Buying and selling in larger guam
Ititi:s than any other stores, creates
price concessions obtained by no
Other dealer. Heavily backed ster-
ling silver hair brush, sterling silver
mounted comb, mplets-$1.75.
Heavy mounted sterling scissors,
for manicure or fancy work, real val
ues, 81 and $1.75-95c and soc.
A Sterling mounted Tooth Brush
for 25c.
Nail polishers ait half price-at $145,
95c, 75c and 500.
Cloth and hat brushes at half price
r-$2.65, $1.S5 and csc.
"a marvellous assortment of setlt
Boxes, in handkerchief and Glove
Cases, Shaving Seftts, Collar and Cuff
Boxes, Leather Case Toilet Sstts,
Dressing Case SsIts. etc. Hundreds
to select from. Pre.ty assortment OF
White Enamea Furniture in Doll
Sets, Bedstead, Dressing Cases. stc.
DoIls in great profusion to be sold out
quickly ait a price. Toys from &c
ITO CSC. Great Line
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05

the number of delegates Within manage
able limits, after four delegates are al
LOWED Ito one Jlnlon there Is but one dele
gale allowed for each additional 5000
members. The call for this convention,
Signed by President Gompers and Score
tary Frank Morrison, sets forth thu Obj
ject of the convention in these words;
THE seventies of the industrial stag
n1aliion of the past four years have not
yat been a'bated the overworked large
mass and the unemployed MANY are still
Testimony to fhe folly of our age; the
employment of children in our factories
and workshops. though modified, Fingers
with ms still, ard lhis spectacle is wit
messed of idle men and laborfously busy
children Legislatures more concerned
with the privileges of THE fsw than the
rights of the many; with public assen-
erI5d or Forbidden, smd the modern judi
cial weapon of injunction Utilized IN the
effort to crush labor
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05

From the foregoing 1T is presumed that
the convention will take some action
looking ITO the mone general enforcement
of the eighle-houF day, a subject which
has been strongly agitated in union labor
circles during the last few years. 1t re-
mains for the coming convention to dis
cloae how far the agitation has been pro-
ductive of a. general desire to try to COM
psi the eigilt-hour work day. Uabor-
saving inventions continue to multiply,
and the problem of the unemployed hos
become the mest pressing with which
labor has to deal.
In this connection the Immigration
question will DOUBTLESS be. considered by
the convention. With a. view of collect
ing accurat tie data as to the attisude of
the various branches of 'trade on the i'm
migration quE stion the executive council
of the Federation recently addressed
circular to each affiliated body Ilop und-
ing series of questions in order to get
the requisite information in a shape to
be placed before the convention, and
to furnish a bGeis for intelligent ac.ion.
birmingham Trades Council will be
represented at the coming convention by
Harry l.. White, of the Retail Clerks
association.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05

A special NEE ting of the Onion Label
League to which THE public are cordially
invftsd, VIII be held tomorrow (Monday)
evening alt O'Clock, i'm this hall of the
Retail Clerks Association, i'm the Elyton
block. Rev. DR.. Wear and other promi-
nent speaktns have been invited to add
dreGs the meeting.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05

/ Wallace, Bruce, Prince Charlie and Dun
dee talk by their firesides at night Of
Paddy" Milne, the piper nero, and the
stornang of Kotal, while the children
fight it over again in their play on the
hillsidts and the heart of the Scots youth
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05
"PLAYEDCOCK 0 THE NORTH
Did Paddy and the Gordon High
landerS Took KotaI Heights.
BULLET HOLES IN HIS LEGS
Piper Hero, Though Wounded, Perched Him
self on a Rock and Skirled Away
Till the Day Was Won.

In the little village of Insch, in Aber-
deenshire, there is an echo of glory now,
and the farmers in whose veins runs the
blood of those who fought in the wars Of
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05

Christmas Goods, in all
kinds of Fancy China, at overy
stocked prices.
Brown Crockery Co.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05

ROUSTNG SALE OF CLOAKS
Starts here on Moday, and will
continue all the week. The
most generous of all holiday
gifts is a Cloak or Wrap.
Come, inspect and judge for
yourself second floor.
Loveman, Joseph 81 Loeb.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-11
AT EASTER TIDE.

Cutting beside ne still as the scuptured saints
~ The emblazoned windows with glory paints
In dreams devout over the missal's page
Deep spiritual things my neighbours thoughts engage
Around the golden altar all aglow
The lilies lift their heads of perfumed SNOW,
Not fairer they nor purer than the face
That shines beside me i'll that holy place
All Would that the self same peace might find
Such specification of the soul and mind
As now descends on her like bounteous rain
And seems to purify all earthly stain
The organ swells, and soemnly and sweet
Its cadence drifts through the churches calm retreat
When 10! my neighbor drops her gilded book
And anything but sanity is her look
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-11
SHE KNEW HOW TO PLEASE.

81 DID YOU divide your bonbons with your
- little brother, Molie?"
Yes, ma ate the candy and gave him
the notices. You know he is awfullv fond
Of reading. '-/fdk-M-tp.
Evening bulletin., 1897-12-23

Your money back-at your grocer's-if you don't
think that SeAigs Best is the cheapest of all the
baking powders that you ever knew of
But you may say, IL can get baking powder
for half the money"
Yes, but Sc/iAhngs Besfis worth more than twice
as much because it does more work and does no
harm-as alum and other cheap baking powders do
Evening bulletin., 1897-12-23

This Company will reserves the right 4
make changes in the time Of departure snc
arrival Of its steamers without notice an
It will not he responsible for any conss
,uences arising therefrom.
Consignees must be at the Landings t.
receive their Freight; this Company viii
not bold itself responsible for freight sfte'
It has been landed.
Live Stock only atowner's risk.
This Company will not be responsible
tor Money or Valnables OF passenger
nnless placed in the care of Pursers.
tickets before embarking. Those failing I,
10 no will be subject to an additional
charge of twenty-five per cent.
Evening bulletin., 1897-12-23
For Sale

New Brake, Harness and Saddle
used only few times; also Young
Mare broken to saddle aud harness
Apply to ..
j, A BVTrERfIELD
7TS-tf i76 punnhOu Street
Evening bulletin., 1897-12-23
p. o. JONES. .. .soNEs
The Hawaiian
SAFE DEPOSIT
Investment Go.
Stock Brokers
AND
Fire Insurance. Agents.

Anyone wishing to either buy
or sell Sucks or Bonds would do
we'll to give us call.
We have Safe Deposit Boxes of
several sizes for rent either by the
month or year at very reasonable
rates. Money, jewelry, aud vnlu.
able papers deposited in one OF
these boxes will be perfectly safe
from burglars and fire.
- Money to loan on approx
ed security.
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1897-05-21

1t is now authoritatively stated that
the erection Of smelter at Twin
Bridges is sure go and the Anaconda
Copper Mining company's hardware
department at Anaconda has secured
the contract for construction Of the
plant The Mining World says the site
selected at Twin Bridges is an excel
lent one and its location adjacent to a
good water supply and being on a
slight elevation permits Of the ore be-
ing easily handled automatically
through the smelter. Col. Geoge Be-
thune has been chosen metallurgist,
and considering his long experience in
the mining business no better selection
could have been made. 1t is expected
to have the plant in operation in 80
days. 1t will certainly prove a boon
to the many claim owners throughout
that section Of the Country, and while
at first it will be small affair, $50 tons
capacity, it will at the same time
permit miners to market class of ore
that has heretofore been considered too
low grade to ship.
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1897-05-21
CONMISSIONERS' PROCEEDIGNS.

Philipsburg. Mont, May Sth. 1897.
The Board Of County Commissioners
of Granite county. Montana, met i'll
special session at 10 clock Il. IN. with
all members present.
The minutes Of the meeting held
April 18th and May lst were read and
approved.
The following road bills were audited
and ordered paid:
W. r. Parker, one and oue-hulf
days man and team. District
No. 1................ 8 I 30
J. Parker, one-half day, eight
hours District No. l.,......... 20
James Bussey, District No. 2,
one day, ten hours ........ 3 co
F. Merrylield, District No 3, one
day, eight hours ........ 49,. 2 30
J. Bumbaugh District No. 3,
one day, ten hours ........... 3 90
J. Mason, District No. 8, three
days, ten hours ...... ........ 60
Aug. Oleson, District no. ). one
and three quarter days, ten
hours ....... Heterogeneous. %
J. Stanton. District No. ., one
day ten hours ................ 3 90
VIM. Price. District No. >, one
and one-half days. ten hours so
L. II. Hereford, District No. 5,
Ia days, 10 hours ............ 3 70
L. G. Johnson District No. 5,
two days, man aud team, 10
hours Observation-Disclosures. 90
T. Fisher, per SUpt Burt's report
one day in July, 1896, ten hours 3 90
j. b. Featherinau, District No. S,
spikes ............ ........... 90
G. Howell, District No 10, work
on road ................... 10 80
J. Mackinsen, District No. 10,
one and one-half days, ten
hours .................... 50
H. Speaks, District No. 49, one
day, ten hours s............... 3CO
J. Bernhardt, District No. 10,
sharpening tools. ..... ....... 30
j. A. Gillis, District No. II, one
day man and tea, ......... 5 90
Y, A. Gilis, Distr. II }. 12, ore
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1897-05-21

Joe Porter. son of A. H. Porter, is
sick VITA pneumonia, though he is
said to be on the improve.
John Friend is over from the
Royal mine, where he has been en-
ployed duling tie past winter,
d. n. Mcdonald, the lumber
dealer, has placed Il new display adver-
tisement in The Mail today in which
he calls attention OF residents to the
fact that he has just received new
lot of screen doors and windows which
are excellent in make and finish and
low in price.
The school trustees of this district
have given official notice Of al election
to be held at the school house Oh June
9th, for the purpose of determining
whether or not the sum of $3, 800 shall
be raised by special assessment for the
purpose of furnishing additional
school facilities for this district.
Alexander the infant son of Mr.
and Mrs. John Mckenzie, of Combina
ton died in this city yesterday morn
ing of Indigestion. and was buried in
the Philipsburg cemetery the same
day. Mr.. and Mrs Mckenzie brought
IUelr cDllu III lTOun oOlllDlNhtlDn lueS-
day for treatment. but all efforts to
save the little ones life were in vain.
John a. Spencer, the extensive
dealer in agricultural implements,
grain, produce, etc. uses IA liberal
space IL our advertising columns tC-
day. M spencer carries as cornpIete
a stock Of goods as can be found in any
house in the state in his line and the
attention Of prospective purchasers is
directed to the fact that he can more
than compete with others in prices.
Mrs. William Hamilton left yester-
day over the Union Pacific on her way
to Zurich, Switzerland Mrs. Hamil-
ton goes as delegate to the Good
Templars of the World, which meets
in Switzerland about the middle of
June. The delegates from the different
states will meet in Chicago, May "A,
and will sail from New York, May 26.
Mrs. Hamilton will visit other parts
of Europe before she returns Butte
Miner. Mrs. Hamilton Is the mother
Of L. w. Shodair, Of Butte, but for
merly of the burg
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1897-05-21
CITY COUNCIL MEEY
Regular Session Held at the City Hall
Monday Evening.
THE BUSINESS TRANSACTED
Wingiield L. Brown Elected City At
tornUy and Clerk Combined-Ordi
ance Regarding Treasurer.

Pursuant to adjournment, the city
council held meeting last Monday
evening. with all members present.
The finance committee, after examin-
ing the treasurer's report for the month
of April, reported it all right and, on
motion of AID. Ringeling, it was
adopted rs read.
The bond of the chief of police was
accepted.
The mayor nominated Wingield l..
Brown ssfor the position of city clerk.
and Mr.. Brown agreeing to perform
the duties Of city attorney and city
clerk for the o.n salary, the nomina-
ton was confirmed.
Ordinance No. 50, introduced by
AID. Rinl"liAg, was put upon its final
passage and carried. This ordinance
makes amendments to Section II of
Ordinance No. 1S, thereby permitting
the city treasurer to keep his Office at
some convenient place within the city.
aud it shall be open for the trausac-
tion of business at least four hours IA
day, between the hours Of 9 a IN. and
) p. IN.
The clerk was instructed to make a
list Of persons liable to road tax.
The street and alley committee was
instructed to clean out the creek bed
between the railroad and mouth of the
fume.
Tie mayor ordered that the name Of
Aid. Boyd he substituted for that OF
l.. W. Shodair on all committees.
Aid. Pardce and Aid Ringeliuy We're
named as members OF the board of
health
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1897-05-21

-Metropole has come. See MD H.
aid q Wharton about it.
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1897-05-21

Continued On Second PdgeI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10

"A SWEEPING DECIsIoN.-A decision
has been handed down by Judge CLARK Z,
of the United States District Court IL
Chattanooga, Tenn, in the case OF Ger
trude H. Whiteside vs. the Improv O
Order of Heptasophs, which materially
affects all fraternal insurance orders III
America. Iu overriding the defendant 5
motion for new trial in suit tor lnr
recovery of "a benefit certificate, the
payment of which was denied for the
reason assessments necessary TO the
good standing Of the deceased member
had not been paid as required by the
supreme law of the order, the court
held that fraternal orders were on the
same legal footing as ordinary life com
panies and that the local financial OH
Ger of lodge could waive the require
ments of the Supreme Conclave. The
opinion is sweeping and will cause
special attention at all supreme meet
ingS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10
Alexa,,ari.s 4bazfttf.
WEDNESDAY EVENING. FEE 10, VI

LYING BY CHURCH MEMBERS III
every church mem Der in Chicago who
is guilty OF the sin OF Auanias were
vi-ited With Ananias's punishment,
there wouldn't be preachers enough
in Chicago TO conduct the funeral ser
vices"
This remark was made ny R4v. D.
r. A. Torrey at the weekly eXpoSillc"
of the Int, irrational Sunday Schoc!
Lesson in Association Hall on Sasnt-
day. Equally vigorous, if not equal. y
startling, declarations were mace IL
response to the various queries OF MS
hearers. as to the limit OF Il present
dav Christians obligation in giving.
81 1.-THE" said he, "means lit.'
Surely, Christian should be IS gerF
Gus as Jew"
A voice in the audience CALCULATED
"Tne Jew gave more than tenth.
MY Jew friend is right" said th'
doctor; "a tenth was only a starter
Continuing, he said DO you sup
pose if the church members OF Chicss'
were equally generous, we would Sc
the want and suffering all about n :?
Some people have $500 900 to spend 10.
a ball. anu no anarchist, but Saf
Francisco aoarchist told the tlu'h
when ne said: "A thousand heiples'
infants go supperless TO bed in cr'ef
that one monster frat may WON'T on
milk
The sooner Christians learn thai
this lesson of Apanias is not so much
commentary on lying as on covetou,-
ness, the better"
1t was at this point that the speaker
uttered the words recorded in the com
mencement of this article.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10
nrcKILN,s ARNICA SANE.

THE BEST SALvE IN the world ior
Cats, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheun,
7ever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Erup-
ions, and positively cures Piles, or no
Jay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded
Price % cents per box. For sale ny
Err asst L.. Allen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10
UTASRINGTON, ALEXANDRIA AND
w MOUNT VERNON RAILROAD.
FOR WASHINGTON


Leave Alexandria, corner King and Royal
streets. also stops at King and Washi1 g.on
King and Payne streets, and King ana Spring
Park, week days, at 3 50, & %, 6 80, 20
texpres,), 7 As (express) s 90, $ 20 (eXpress
0 90, 30, 10 90, IL 90 and II 40 a. IN.
and 2 20, 06 (express) ! 10, 2 90. 40
3 06. (express). 90. 4 %, 4 40 (express
a AS, 3 Is (express) 5 40, 6 10, 90. IS
(express) 8 90, 8 90, 10 90 and II 90 p. IN
Suudays-S 90. Is, 9 00and 10 90 and
II 90 a. N. II 25, 1 O6, , 90, 3 06, p,
) is, 6 10, 7 60, s co. geo, 10 90 and
II 00p. m.
FOR ALEXANDRIA.
Leave Washington, from the corner Of
Pennsylvania avenue and 1872 street, week
days, 6 40, %, 30 (express), 90, 5 30
(express) 8 90, 8 so, 10 U5 (expreas), II 90
and II 10 a m. and II % express II 80
Is, 40, = O5 (express), , 40, 3 30, 90
(express), 4 Is, 4 40 (express). . 90, 3 20
(express) 5 40, 6 O5 (oxpress) q 30, GO,
s %, 8 90, 10 90, II 20 and 50 d. m.
Sundays-S 90, 8 90, 10 05 and II 90
a. IN. and II O5 III. and i 10, 2 o., ; 30,
Is 5 co. 6 05, 90, SEQ, 8 90. 10 90 and
II 20 p. m
Leave Alexandria for Mount Vernon and
way stations, daily except Sunday, at il,
10 80 a. m. and II 30, = 30, and 4 ~
D. Ii. Leave Alexandria Tor Mount Vernon
Sundays only at 7 il and II 80 a. M. and
AZ p. IN. Leave Mount Vernon daily at
7 As a. H. and 12 Az ? ~ A 20 and D 80
p. M. Sunday only at 40 a. IN. and Il 20
and 80 III.
Hourly trains from Arlington Junction TO
Arlington and Rossyn.
Baggage carried and checked at King and
Royal streets, Alexandria, and 13i1 and
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, free. Ri
cycles carried % cents each
Communication tickets are sold at the offices
of the Mt. Vernon Railroad at the following
rates:
rare, Alexandria to Washington, 10 cents
round.trip. % cents. Communication rates :;
Quarterly tickets, S12.56; monthly tickets,
$465; school tickets. $40; family trip
tickets, 1928; package tickets, 80 cents.
e. E. ABBOT. GEO. r. PHILLIPS,
General Manager. General Passenger Agt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10
DRUGGISTS.
GSTABLISHED 1892.
d
E g. LEADBEATER. &c. LEADaEATEs.
E. 8. LEADBEATRR JR, ]. LEADBEATEH
E.S. LEADBEATER & SONS,


WHOLESALE AND FETAL DRUGGIST
los and 107 south Fairfax street,
Dealers in Drugs Chemicals, Patent Mod
ciues, Psints Oils, Dye Stufs, Spices. Drug
gists' Fancy Goods and speclaities:-
Wholesale agents in Northern Virgins TO.
]. G. Ayers Medicines and John Lucas & Co. S
Tinted Gloss and Prepared Pats, &c.
Manufacturers Of Standard Pharmaceutical
Preparations.
We have mado large additions to our stoc,s
and are buying leading Proprietary Articles,
Chemicals, sc, direct from the manufacturers.
Ne are therefore enabled TO supply the trade
with al goods usually carried by woll-a!'
pointed Wholesale DRUG HOUSE a
orices as low as those given by the best house
in larger cities. al goods forwarded By frs
freight OF express after receipt of order.
Promptness is ont specially. We euaran!'s
the purity OF 81 drugs furnished. cox
sponderce invited