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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
: SPAIN wAs.CoNsIDEREp.
A Lengthy Session of the Cabinet :,
Washington Yesterday.


Washington Yesterday.
Washington, Oct. 1.-To-day's Cabinet
meeting, the first since the Presidents
leturn to Washington, was the longest
since the beginning of the present admin
istration. 1t lasted more than two hours,
which indicates that the session was de-
voted entirely to the discussion of for
eign affairs.
No information about the details of the
meeting are obtainable, beyond the fact
that our relations with Spain were con-
sdered. Members of the Cabinet de-
clined to talk about what was DONE
They refused to say whether any mes
sage had been received from Minister
Woodford.
AT the State Department it was given
out that nothing had come from the min
lister, but there is reason to believe that
he has sent an i'm portant dispatch, which
the President considers of too coniideu-
tial nature to be given to the public.
just what there Is in the Spanish polit-
ical situation that can be so serious TO
the United States is not explainable by
the internal crisis Of the resignation of
the conservative ministry
Secretary Sherman, who usually leaves
the cabinet room when the discussion of
State Department affairs ias been CON
cluded, remained throughout the entire
session. He said he could give no in
formation whatever to the newspapers.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
D. M. TAYLOR,
RETURN OF MRS. DoM1Nls.
The Former Queen of Hawaii Back Again
in Washington


Washington, Oct. Tx Queen Lii
luoklani, of the Hawaiian Islands, is
back again in Washington. She and her
maid and Secretary Helieluie are ut the
EbbitJ House.
Although recently from San Francisco
the eX-Queen is from Hawaii, having left
the EbbittHouse about six weeks ago for
her island home.
During her absence from Washington
events of significance have taken place
on the island. The senate of the republic
has ratified the treaty of annexation, and
according to all accounts the efforts Of
the royalists to get up II demonstration
were decided failures. On the other
hand, it has been stated on the authority
of Mr. Hellelulie that the native soce-
ties, two in number, are powerful organ
izatlons. ready to obey their queen, to
whom they are still devoted and loyal.
1t is understood that Mrs. Dominis
will remain in Washington for the win
ter, and while the annexation treaty will
lie under consideration.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
C-ASToRE.A.
THE BEAUTY OF ii
FRANK Il. GLASGOW,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAw.
LEXINGTON. VA, July 81, 1896.


Mr.. E. a. Quisenberry, Lexington, Va:
My Dear Sir-I have recently investi-
gated the Old Line Insurance Companies,
with view of determining what l would
do with regard to taking a new policy.
The result of my inquiries ami eXamina-
tion has been to convince me that the
Northwestern Mutual is the most eco
nomically administered, aud can and
will give the best results of all of these
companies; and | have determined tu let
policy which have in the New York
Mutual lapse, and have taken in its
place policy i'll the Northwestern Mu-
tual. have also Il policy in the New
York Equitable, hut my judgement, af-
ter as careful, examination us could
make, is that the Northwestern is the
best company. both as to solvency and
results, of the four leading companies
which now offer insurance Yours very
truly, FRANK r. GLASGOW.
w. s. MCCLANAHAN & Co.,
Fire, Life and Accident Insurance,
No. Z Campbell avenue.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
BLANKETS AND COMFORTS.

The greatest line of these goods ever
shown in this section now ready. The
finest OF the Comforts are selling rapidly.
You don't often get II chance ut such ali
elegant stock of these goods.
Comforts covered with finest Silkoline.
filled with white downy cotton and tackled
by hand, $3.50.
Comforts covered with finest French
Saline, tackled by hand and filed with
carded cotton, as soft'aa down, 81. 90.
Comforts covered with fine Saline and
filled with nice white carded cotton,
fancy stitching, $3.50 and $l.i5
Comforts filled with finest white carded
cotton, covered with iines5 French Saline,
80, so. sc and So.
Comforts filed with clean nice cotton,
at soc, 81 and $l.25.
Good Comforts, filled with Shoddy, at
50c, G2 &c, Toe and 81.
Cool 1914 Grew Blankets, soc pair
Nice Fleeced White Blankets, i5c pair
Large heavy, fieecy White Blankets,
81 pair
Heavy 10 Grey Blankets. 81 pair
Heavy Ia ana 1874 Grey blankets,
$l.25 pair
About Is pairs III White Blankets,
slightly soiled. worth 81. 80 to 81 Il pair
regular price-these will 20 very cheap,
ask for them.
Fine All Wool Blankets, 81, So and 81
pair.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
A VALUABLE PRESENTATION

Editor Morrison, of Worthington, Ind. f,
"Sun, " Writes: You have valuable pre-
scription in Electric Bitters, and / can
cheerfully recommend it for Constipation
and sick headache, anu as general sys.
tenn tonic it has no equal" Mrs. Annie
Stchle, 1925 Cottage Grove Ave. Chicago,
was all run down, could not eat nor III
gest food, mad a backache which never
left her and felt tired and weary, but six
bottles of Electric Bitters restored her
health and renewed her strength. Prices
90 cents and 81. Get u bottle at Massie' s
Pharmacy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
UNDERWEAR FOX MEN.

4 stock of Underwear for men of such
variety and proportions has never before
heen shown in this section. All these
goods We're contracted for last season
and.will be sold at and, in some cases
below last sea sons prices.
90 dozen Mems Fancy Fleeced Stocki-
net Shirts and Drawers, Chamos finish,
very soft-never before offered for less
than 50c-now only 42c each.
30 dozen White Fleeced Stockinet Shirts
and Drawers "a bargain--50c each.
Mems Natural Wool Shirts and Draw.
ers, 60 per cent. wool. only SOC each.
Mems AllWool Scarlet Shirts and
Drawers, only ,5!c each.
3 value in Natural Wool rouble-
breasted Shirts drawers To match), at
81 each.
misunderstanding Health underwear,
natural grey, silk finish. Shirts and
drawers, sizes 30 to so, only 81 so each
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
FOR THE TABLE.

Your table may be loaded with choicest
viands, but there's a serious lacking if
the Linens are not in keeping.
There's something about II table daint
lily set with snow white Linens that gives
one real relish.
How are you fixed in the Linen line?
Some especially fine Table Linens. 9
yards wide-our former $1.25 sort. big
value at 81 yard. See the pretty Fleur
Bunch of Panses and Glover Leaf de.
signs.
There are some pretty ones now liz: .
yards wide. bleached Irish Linen Da-
mask, at Zoe.
Real good grade All-Pure Linen Da-
mask, at 39c.
Bargain in Cream Linen Damask, ex-
ira heavy, just the thing for everyday
use, SOC
Good heavy Cream Linen Damask, full
5G inches wide. at 25c,
Fine Turkey Red Damask. made in
Scotland, warranted oil boiled and fade
less. G6 inches wide, only SOC.
See the pretty new things in red and
white AID blue and white Table Damask
in block and plaid designs. new and
choice, 81 l-2c.
Best Table Felt or "Silence Cloth"
extra heavy, "a inches wide, only 42c,
worth SOC.
Patent Knitted Table Mating is the
choicest thing you can put under your
nice linens. 1t pre- tects the linen the
table and the china, it will wash-56
inch, Toe yard
See The beautiful Table Linen SITS, at
So. 70, $4.5U, $3.50, 81 and $50.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
SILKS.

Great array of Fine Silks. 10 styles,
lovely Novelty Silks for waists, at zoe
and 81 yard.
Roman stripes, only roc yaId.
Rich Plaids, at Toe and SOC.
Greatest value of the day in handsome
Black Brocades-the best of the 81 sort
only 75c.
Great Big Values in Fine Black Dress
SILKS, at 75c. soc, 81 and Sl.25.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02

THE LUETGERT TRIAL.
Testimony of an Expert Osteologist for
the Defense

the Defense.
+ Chicago. Oct lit was expert against
expert all through the Luetgort trial to-
day.
DIR. Airport, who helped the defense
invent questions to worry Prof. dorsey,
finished his testimony in Luetgert's he
half ut II o'clock ard passed into the
hands of the cross-examiners for the
State
Prof. Dorsey sat ut Assistant State
Attorney MrEwen's right hand, and told
him how to entangle the chief witness
for the defeuse.
When court adjourned States Attorney
Dineen declared that he was confident
that the cross. examination of DIR. Airport
had weakened his evidence materially.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
REMOVAL NOTICE.

We have moved our factory to 400
Henry street, 100 and III Church street.
and are better prepared now than ever to
wait on our customers. Office and store
room, 400 Henry street, opposite new
posto.lice. VIRGINIA CARRIAGE CO.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
BUBoNlC PLAGUE REAPpEARs.

Bombay, Oct. Within a week there
have been sixty deaths from the buhonic
plague here. Tue disease has reappeured
Ill Kurrachee, and is gradually spread
ing. 1t has already extended to Sholapur.
The government regards the situation
as serious
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
DOMESTIC DoIKGS.

1t always pays to come here for your
Ca'icoes, Cottcns, Sheetings. Cling hams,
Canton Fiannels and the like.
Fine 36-inch Percales in the new and
stylish Roman stripes, only l0c yard.
Genuine American Indigo Blue Calicoes
they are the hest--5c.
Best Silver Grey Calicoes Tor second
mourning, DC
Lancaster Mills Bingham, only sc.
40 pew styles Pretty Russian Fleece,
the finest quality of it. Zoe.
Good quality Outing Cloth, at &c.
Fine Empress Outings, only Sc
usually Zoe.
Genuine Teazle Downs, only l0c.
Case 1914 ..Unbleached Sheeting, good
quality, only 12 1-2c.
0-4 Bleached Sheets, standard quality,
hemmed and ready for use. only ijc each
10 4 Bleached Sheets, hemmeh and
ready for use. standard. only SOC each
36x45 inch.Bleacheh PILLOW Cases. ready
for use, good quality. only 10c each.
36X45 inch Bleachrd Pillow Cases, war
ranted New York Mills, only 12 / &c each
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02

WANTED TO EXCHANGE for i'm
proved Roanoke property, fine farm of
240 acres at Mont~ale, Bedford County.
or will sell cheap. For full particulars
call on THE PEDTGO-BELLER REAL
ESTATE COMPANY.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
Feed YOUR sTOCK.

take pleasure in announcing that
continue to carry the largest and most
complete line of feed in the city You
are invited 20 inspect my goods and get
prices. j. A. HOOVER,
"Tne Feed Man" Phone 214
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
1O4 South Jefferson street.

HUSBANDS AND FATHERS-Don't
throw your good money away on assess
meat life insurance. Get Il good article.
The Travellers stands at the top Will
write man aged 80 81 900 life insurance
for S3S.02 yearly for ten years only, poll
cy being paid-up after that period. Cut
ting off cigar or beer daily will buy
such policy. Investigate freely, buy
one, and set your mind ut rest.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02

Fresh oysters by the gallon, quart or
pint at Catogni's restaurant ..,,,,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02

OLD FAPERS for sale at The Times
Office. Good for putting under carpets.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
Kew DRESS GOODS.

Every new and desirable fabric is rep
resented in our metropolitan stock No
unreasonable prices to make an cxtrava-
CANT sound prices always economical
Royal Bengal Plaids are the latest, 3
styles, So inch, SOC.
ROYAL Scotch Plaids, rich and rare, 10
choice styles, 39 inch, 75c.
Pretty Plaid French Serges, 4G inch,
soc.
Scotch Plaids. choice styles. SO inches :
the regular SOC sort-only 25c.
"Gradette" is one of the latest mater-
inls, one side looks like Henrietta, thu
other side Merno-all colors, 46 inch, roc.
Rich two-toned Cheviots are strictly
stylish-both diagonal and granite weaves
40 inch, 75c.
The pranky Tufted weaves are great
favorites-25 pieces to pick from-49
iuch, only soc.
Two.toned Bengal Stripes in silk and
wool are rare and up to date, 43 inch. 81.
Ladies' Cloth in the now Satin Channels
finish, popular leader this season, all
shades, 90 inch, Toe.
80 pieces lovely Novelties representing
the leading Foreign ldeas-great value
here-only 81 Lee, well worth soc.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
CHOICE BLACK GOaDs.

No such Black Goods stock has ever
before been shown IN this part of Vir-
gnin. "A feast for buyers
Novelties ia Cancels Hair, woven in
foliage designs, is one of the choicest of
the new things, 43 inch, $1.25.
Fancy weave Diagonal Chevots-de-
cidedly nobby so inch, 81.
Cheviot Serges, durable as well as fash
ionable, so inch, Toe.
SOC.
Priestley's cheviot Serge, so inch,
only 81.
Very fine Henriettn-positivel worth
Cess inch, only 5l.
Fine Henrietta, the 81 Lee sort, As
inch. bargain at G5c.
Priestle's Fine 2oplin, regular price
81 a yard, Al inch, here only 75c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
A BARGAIN.

The Walr ut Cove Lumber Manufacture
ing Company having decided to sell their
plant, offer at great sacifce the whole
propt rty as 1t nov stands Located Mt
the intersection of the G. F. and Y. Y.
and the Norfolk and Western railroad in
the fine pine section of North Carolina,
equipped with new and modern machin-
cry, presents the finest opportunity that
has been offered for n long time to pur
chase good paying business. Terms
easy. Apply to,
w. a. LASH, Secretary,
Walnut Cove, n. c.
ASTORIA.
This fac n
smile ~ 10 On
signature ~ %ALN+@ every
Of CS<2ZV ZtZLCS<Ll/ wrapper.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
BIG LOT OF RUGS.

The Rug season is here. IT you expect
to Duy Rugs and want to save dollar or
so. come and get yours from the lot.
White Augora Fur Rugs, large size,
only $3.50 usual valr 1913. /.
Finest MoQuet Rugs, in exquisite de-
signings, 3x6 feet, only SIS so Others are
asking 50 for this sort.
Finest Moquet Rugs, 27xG4 inches. or ly
$3.50.
Finest Moquet Rugs. 1896 inches.
only 81.
Best Grade Smyrna Rugs, 1896 inches,
CSC.
Best Grad Smyrna Rugs, 21x45 inches,
81 50
Best Grade Smyrna Rugs, 27x54 inches,
$l.9S.
Hassocks worth 75c ami SOC each :
cE Dice here fer Soc.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-22

some acquaintance with our commoner
birds. The opening chapters of this
book briefly define the bird, it's place in
nature and its, relation to man, and
outline the leading facts in its
life history. The concluding chapters
present the portraits, names and adj
dresses of upward Of one hundred IA
milan birds of Eastern North America,
withesuch information concerning their
Comings and goings as will lead, 1
trust. to their being found at home"
After enjoying the book for oneself one
quite agrees with Mr.. Chapman that
after this Introduction the student
may be left on the threshold, with the
assurance that his entrance to the in
neTmost circles Of bird-life depends en-
tirely on his own patience and enthu-
siasm." The book must not be left
without reference to the illustrations
which form such an interesting and
necessary addition. The birds are por-
trayed with their natural surroundings,
as well as with very careful detail
drawings CT characteristic features of
families and individuals. The illus
ira tons are by Ernest Silon Thomp-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-22
On Orr Book TahIn

From From the ST. Paul Book and Stationery
Harper & Bros, New York. ..1srono !.
Poor Man" by Mary E. wilkins S1.5O. I'm
fancy and Childhood" by Frances Fisher
:, D. Appleton G Co., New York: Familiar
Features fta of the Roadside" by F. Schuyler
From the Publishers: @
Houghton, Miff1in & Co., Boston: Poems
From the Writings Of Ralph Waldo Elmer
son." edited by George H Brown. The
Pied Piper of Hamlin and Other Poems.o bv
Robert Browning. Riverside Literature So,
ries. Is cents each 50
:. American Book company, Chicago: "A
Study OF English Novels by Jessie Macmil-
ian ANDERSON. 40 cents: Fragments of Ro-
man Satire From Ennius to Apuleius' ar
ranged by Elmer Truesdell Merrill. IS cents.
Arabian Nights" 60 cents.
Rand, McNally & Co., Chicago: 'Gainst
H Mlnd and nd Tide" by Nellie Talbot Kinkead.
Robert Clarke company, Cincinnati. "Some
Little of the Angel Still Left by Mrs 9 Tobn
M. Clay. Paper 25 cents. '-i-'
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-22
BOOKS OF
The HOUR.

"A Guide to the Study OF Our Com
mon Birds is by an acknowledged All
thority on bird life. Mr.. Frank NJ.
Chapman is assistant curator of the de-
partment of mammalogy and ornith-
ology in the American Museum of Nat
ural History, member of the Amert-
car Ornithologists' Union and the au-
thor of a number of important works
on American birds, besides the one I'M
DER consideration. Mr.. Chapman does
not make his technical knowledge a
burden to the unlearned reader, but
presents his subject in a practical,
comprehensive manner, a manner that
interests by its simple directness and
evident respect for the subject Pop
ular interest," he argues justly, must
precede the desire for purely technical
knowledge. The following pages are
not addressed to past masters in or
anthology, but to those who desire a
general knowledge of bird-life and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-22
PUT ME OFF AT BUEFAr,o


There will be no mistake if you go
via the Wisconsin Central lines. Tick
cts on sale August 21st and 22d for
$3.50 via diversified routes. For ac-
combinations and particulars call at
Street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-22

The meeting of the iron holders
union on the evening Of Aug. IA. was
well attended. John O'Toole was elect
ed delegate to the Trades and Labor
assembly. Business transacted was of
a routine nature.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-22

The brewery workers union held it's
first meeting for the month last Satur-
day evening. An unusually large num-
Der Of members were present and con-
siderable business was disposed of. The
union, which has taken an active part
in Labor day festivities ever since 1t
was recognized as a holiday, will again
be in line in the parade preceded by a
band numbering twenty pieces.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-22
zalED(QEfe

to do so, 1t Is your business to see that
a special meeting Is held for that pur-
pose.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-22
Literary Notes

Mr., Gladstone has sent the following &C
encouragement of Gen. James Grant Wilson s
General Grant in Appleton's great com
manders. series: 81 thank you for the wei
come gift of your most interesting Life Of
zen zen Grant" America is a happy country
named as approaching to the excellence of
washington" The reference is to a com
paT1Son drawn by the author between Grant
and Washington.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-22

Ten dollars for the aid of the strik-
ing miners and their families, was do
mated by the bakers union Saturday
evening, Aug. IA, and the amount turn
ed over to j. F. Krieger, treasurer of
the committee appointed by President
McNally, of the Trades and Labor as
sembly to solicit aid from the various
organizations meeting at Assembly
halls. 1t was decided to take part in
the Labor day parade and to secure the
services Of a band numbering twenty
or more men for the occasion.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-22

Totem Tales" are a series of wild
and startling tales purporting to be
the legends of the Indians of the Pa
cif1c Northwest. Mr.. W. S. Phillips is
both author and illustrator, and is said
to have spent many years in gathering
from the Indians themselves the ma
terlals for these tales. He says many
OF them We're taken down from the lips
OF the tribal story-tellers, and the
drawings made on the spot.
Totem Tales" by W. S. Phillips Star
Publishing company. Chicago. s15Ol
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-22

Wharton is what a memorial should
be-his own best work with a few
pages of honest admiration and I'M
prejudiced appreciation by his friend.
"Bobbo," the fanciful and vivid story
of an operetta, was the high water
mark of Mr.. Wharton's achievements
the sign that he had arrived; it is also
almost the last thing he wrote before
his death. After years Of trial, partial
success and not even partial apprecia-
ton, the publication in 1895 of "Bobbo"
brought him recognition, and with it
a vista of never-to-be-realized triumphs.
The story itself is a delightfully."- fan
tastic sketch, and it scintillates with
color. has vital pulse of its own, and
for the moment the fantastic, theatric
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-22

Mr. Harry Furniss, the caricaturist of Lon
oon Punch, whose pictures of Gladstone have
zone more than anything else to make the
FEATURES OF the statesman familiar to Ameri-
cans, mas written an article for the Septem
per Century entitled ''Glmpses of Gladstone"
II gives the artists Impressions Of the Grand
olo man IN debate. The paper will be accom-
panied by number of characteristic sketches
oy Mr. Furniss, hitherto unpublished
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-22

President Gleason has issued call
for special meeting Of Typographical
Union No. 80 for tomorrow evening at
o'clock. The object of the meeting is
to make arrangements for the Labor
day parade if it is decided to turn out.
Every member is expected to be pres
ent. No. 80 has never yet failed to
take part in the parade and has always
been well to the front in point Of num-
bers. 1t Is to be hoped that no back
ward step will be taken this year.
The theatrical stage employees
union met Tuesday evening. One new
candidate for membership was balloted
on elected and obligated, and one new
application was received. It was de-
cided to turn out in the parade on La
Dor day and the secretary was in
structed to notify all members that
those failing to respond to their names
at roll call on the morning of Sept. 6
would be assessed $3.50.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-22

son. the author and illustrator of art
Anatomy of Animals"
("Bird Life. a Guide to the Study of Our
Common Birds" by Frank NJ. Chapman. ID.
Appleton & Co., New York. $1.75. For sale
by the ST. Paul Book and Stationery COM
pany.)
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-22

Chief Marshal Louis Nash, J. H. Nc
Nally, E. B. Lott, c. H. Bonn, F. z.
Hoffman committee of the Trades and
Labor assembly are leaving nothing
undone to make the 1897 parade and
the festivities at the state fair grounds
grand success. They deserve and
should have the active cooperation Of
every union man in the city.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-22

Carpenters and Joiners' Union No. 81,
of this city, has issued a circular to the
unorganiZed carpenters of st. Paul,
asking them to consider the question
of organization, and as an inducement
for them to do so, submits the follow
ing reasons: 'The international union
pays a wife's funeral benefit of from $25
to $50; members funeral benefit $100
to 5000, and a disability benefit of from
500 to 5000. In these general benefits
$93, 453 have been expended the past two
years, and $346, 973 since the year 1888,
while $571, $3.50 more were spent in that
period for sick benefits by the local
unions. This is over $1,OO0,O00 expended
for benevolent and charitable purposes.
Such an organization is worthy the at
tention of every carpenter. 1t has
raised the wages in hundreds of cities,
and placed fully $5,5O0,O 900 more wages
annually in the pockets of the car
penters of those cities. 1t has reduced
the hours Of labor to eight hours a day
in .seventytWo Cities, and nine hours
day in 421 cities. AS a result of shorter
hours, II. 500 more men have secured
employment. In Minneapolis nine
hours constitutes a days work. for
which the carpenters receive from 221s
cents to 25 cents per hour. The local
union pays a sick benefit of So per
week for q period of ten weeks, and
looks after it's members when in dis
tress: