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Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-09-08
oVeR THIRTY INJURED.

Train ON the Maine Central
Railroad Wrecked.
~, NArERVILLE, Me-, Sept. 8.-An ex-
usion train on the Maine Central rail.
,oau r. was wrecked 30 miles west Of
ana a station. One person was killed
ia Iaa % injured. The train was carry.
-. s excursionists from Dover and Fox.
taa. n1 70 the Etna campmeeting. The
.ns.g .asaXing OF fiange derailed and over.
usa car containing % passengers,
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-09-08
Warrant for a Former Official.

WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, Sept. GA
warrant is out for the arrest of g. II.
Gill, former treasurer of the town of
Superior, on a charge of embezzlement.
The amount stolen is said to exceed
$4,000. Gill, who is in i'll health, has
gone South and the warrant has not yet
been served.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-09-08
New Railway League Expects to
Become an Organization of
Gigantic Power.
ls Said to Be "Non-PartiSan
but Anti-Si!veriteS Are in
the Majority"
Membership Includes All En-
ployeS From President to
Trackman.

CHICAGO, Sept. 6.-The teachings and
principles of Eugene V. Debs are to be
opposed by national political organiza-
ton of the same class of men whom he
claims to represent.
The preliminary arrangements for the
Illinois branch of the American Rail
way league, the new organization, were
made during the day at meeting held
in one of the lodge rooms of the Ma
sonic Temple The league has an open
membership list. Every employe of
railroad from president down to a
trackman is eligible, and those fore
most in the movement say that the or
ganization is to be a non-partisan affair,
which will not only heap benefits upon
the working railroad man but will also
work for the benefit of the railroad cor
porations, and more than all, as it was
put at the meeting, correct the rapidly
growing impression that the ordinary
railroad man is against the government
and his employers on every question. "
Grand President r. S. Kayler of Ohio
presided at the meeting and there were
ut least
Two Hundred Employees of Railroads
entering Chicago in attendance. j. w.
Callahan, who was active in the rail-
way men's "sound money" organiza-
ton last fall, was elected president pro
tenn. of the Illinois branch. The busi-
ness of the meeting had progressed thus
far when the news of the death OF
Senior Conductor Hiatt of Division No.
l of the Brotherhood of Railway Con-
ductors was received and caused an ad-
iournment for two weeks.
After the meeting Grand President
Kayler said: "There is nothing secret
or mysterious about this organization.
1t is simply the outgrowth of the in
creasing intelligence Of the employees Of
railroads. We have learned that it is
more to our advantage to cooperate
with the men who are paying us wages
than to oppose them at every turn. We
believe that we can help them and help
ourselves by an enlightened use OF the
ballot box more than by strikes and
boycotts.
Preponderance of Anti-Silver Men.
"We intend to take part in primary
elections, and every candidate who Sc
cures our support must first pledge him
self that he will oppose legislation
which will tend to reduce the wages Of
railway employees. We will not at
tempt to work into national politics at
once, although in time we may be
forced to do so. admit that, while
our organization is made up on nom
partisan lines, at present there is pre-
ponderance of anti-silver men enrolled.
We have 81 leagues in Ohio and there
are organizations in Illinois, Wiscon-
sin, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Mis-
souri,, Michigan, Colorado and Iowa.
In six months we hope to have organ
izations in at least 26 states. There are
9OO,0 900 railroad men in the United
States and we believe that we can be
tremendous power in politics if we or
ganiZe thoroughly"
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-09-08
SCALE FOR EACH MINE.
Plan Which VIII BE Proposed for Settle
ment of the Strike.

ment of the Strike.
PITTsBURG, Sept. 6. Interpretations are
high in coal mining circles over the
probable resumption Of work in the
mines throughout the country. In an
ticipation of settlement at Columbus
Wednesday another plan has been sug.
gested by representative of one of the
largest operators which will be agitated
Immediately after the men return to
work. 1t will be formulated and sub.
mitted to the joint convention of oper-
ators and miners which it is proposed
TO hoid next December. In order to
come to an understanding on all ques.
tlons at issue separate wage scales are
to be formulated for each mine. The
scale is to provide for the rate to be
paid for the entire year and any special
concessions that are to be made are to
be agreed upon by the miners and the
operators and so
Specified in the Scale.
The scale is to be an adjunct to the
uniformity agreement which is ex-
pected to be in force. The proposition
will be made by the operators in the
hope OF putting all the safeguards pos
sible against a probable strike. 1t is
we'll known that there are no two mines
in the entire district where the condi.
tions are exactly alike. The uniformity
agreement covers the general points,
but even with it in existence some op-
orators would be subjected to difficult
ties, while others would have special
advantages. The scale is to cover all
these points, the primary object being
to avert differences, create a more
friendly feeling between the employers
and employees and restore perfect har.
mony.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-09-08

that he would reject the nomination of
the Mckinley We olcott Republican con-
vention if it involved acceptance of the
st. Louis platform. Should he accept
the nomination, it is possible he will
forfeit the support of Senator Teller.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-09-08
REVOLT AGAINST GOMPERS.
United Labor League of Western Peonsyl.
vania Adopts Resolutions.

United Labor League OF Western Peonsyl-
vania Adopts Resolutions.
PITTsBURG, Sept. 6.-The United La
Dor league of Western Pennsylvania, at
a largely attended and exciting meet
ing, gave expression to an open revolt
against Samuel Gompers, president OF
the American Federation OF Labor, and
many reflections and ugly charges were
made. Gompers is credited with max
ing unkind remarks about the st. Louis
gathering and casting reflections on
those who were foremost in the meet
ing. The following resolution was
adopted:
Resolved, That the United Labor
league of Western Pennsylvania disap-
prove Of the utterances Of Mr.. Gompers
for the reason that they are inimical to
the best interests Of organized labor,
and we are liberal enough to believe
that the great battle for the emancipa.
tion of labor cannot be won by trades
unions alone"
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-09-08
Express Safe Robbed.

DENVER, Sept. 6.-News has just
reached here that the Gulf passenger
train No. /, was held up and robbed at
Twin Mountain at IL 80 by two masked
men. The safe was blown open and it
is believed from $1,000 TO $4,000 was
secured
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-09-08

Cotton Cargo Burned.

NEW YORK, Sept. 6.-Twelve hun.
dred and eighty-nine bales of COM
pressed cotton, which arrived from the
South by the Morgan line, and were to
have been shipped east by the City Of
Fall River, were burned ON the lighter
Mystic, alongside the Fall River line
pier.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-09-08
Fearful storms i'm SiIesia,

BERLIN, Sept. 6.-Fearful storms have
occurred in Western Silesia and the
rivers are rapidly rising and threaten
ing fresh foundations. Several pc rsons
have been killed by lightning and a
number of farmhouses have been
barned.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-09-08
Iron ore Train Wrecked.

RAvENNA, o., Sept. 6.-An iron ore
train on the Pittsburg and Western
railroad was wrecked two miles east of
this city. Brakeman Hawley "A.
Thomas was instantly killed. Michael
Seibb, tramp, was fatally injured. Sew.
sral other tramp ps were badly hurt.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-09-08

FALL RIVER, Mass, Sept. 8.-Sales OF
print cloths in this city for the past five
weeks have been l,57l,0O0 pieces, or
600, 600 pieces in excess Of the produo'
tion Of the mills,
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-09-08
THE BOILER EXPLODED.
Wits Killed and Many People In
Jured at Morton, Ills.

-noRroN, Ills, Sept. GA terrible ex-
plo'lon a,o occurred here at s p. m. The
p,ootrlc ps light plant, owned by Boyer
a nioS' q Co., valued at $4,000, was
oeeupletely ~ demolished by the bursting
n, n 'ie boiler from some unknown cause.
Inv mo girls, aged 8 and 8 years, were
ans ea outright, and two boys, aged
~ nu ~, We're seriously hurt. They are
NJ NJ children of Nose Beyers. Three of
NJ MI. Moschel's family and many others
"'ie shghtly hurt by flying missiles.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-09-08

WIN Not Accept of the st. Louis Platform
DENVER, Sept. 6. In accepting the
nomination OF the Silver Republican
state convention for Justice Of the su.
preme court, Judge Heyt announced
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The knights of Uonor.

Yerba Buena Lodge has called meeting to
be held tomorrow night and the secretary in
his announcement says: "As very important
business viii come up before the meeting the
roll Will be called and those who are not pres
ent will be fined and no excuses other than
sickness and absence from the City will be re-
ceived."
Keystone Lodge had a very important meet
ing last Thursday when matters of the greatest
Importance TO the membership were dis
cussed and postponed for final action at the
next meeting.
AlcaZar to the Eoresters' building.
Grand Dictator Archibald, writing from the
interior, says that at Sacramento he found
eight candidates ready 70 be initiated; that al
Grass Valley he Initiated four and five app l.
cations were presented, and he expected 10 re-
ceive six more applications before taxing his
departure from that place.
Tne Supreme Lodge is now in session at St.
Louis. The members OF the order are looking
forward with interest to ths outcome OF the
session.
On the occasion of the twenty-fourth ami
verSary of the founding of the order the local
lodges VIII have an outing at the Cnutes, and
the will be athletic games and races for the
ladies and children during the afternoon In
offered. There will be gate prizes for the
ladies' There is already great demand for
admission tickets for the event, which will be
on the 30th inst
John Moholy, foreman of chemical engine
company No. g. who Iost his life while in the
street Iast sunday, was member of Union
Lodge No. 1895. His widow v i'll receive $1,000
from the order. He was a proyident mai and
protected his family.
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Junior Order American Mechanics.

James Monroe Council No. 24 of Alan eda,
which lost all its property by a recent fire in
the Lindermsn Opers-house, viii give an en-
tertainment on the 25th inst. in Alameda to
obtain funds to re-esta blish itself.
Tomorrow evening there will be a NEE ting
in FrRterRal Hall, Oakland, in tho counc IL
room of Henry Clay Council of representa-
tiyes OF all the councils in Alameda County al
which every representative will make a short
address.
Deputy State Councillor C. n. Wilson reports
W. S. Hancock Council of Los Angeles in good
condition. On the 31st of May its IN EN- ber-
ship was 131. During he month the counc
received TWO members by caro-, reinstated one
and received five propositions.
The National Council OF the order will meet
in PittsUurg, Pa, on the 18th inst, and will be
In session hye days. On the 18th there will be
a parade OF the order in that city. From re-
ports received in this City it is probable that
there will be 10 900 men in line.
There Will be presented number of i'm DO r
tant matters Tor legislation to the council.
Among these are the iouOwing propositions S;
That honorary members may be entitled to q ii
privileges except sick and funeral benefits; to
enable the national body to levy per capita
Ok tor the maintenance of the Orphans Home
al Titfin; TO reduce the mum Der oil representa-
lives to the National Council; a system oi
making collection from State Council semi
annually instead of annually; opposition to
the appointment of special organizers; the ex-
pelllng OF members VINO once having joined
the order engage in the liquor business.
Joseph Powell of Denver, Colo, now vice
councillor. viii be the national councillor.
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.FENTON IS The FAV0RITE
Probable Gu come of the Contest
for License Collt ctor.
ship.
But Lees Counts on the Supervisors
to Refuse to Confirm the
Apo ntment.

]. a. Fenton of the Mint will. probably
be the successful candidate tor the posi-
tion of License Collector of the City and
County. The word has gone forth that
the man from Fifth and Mission streets
is TO get the plum. and consequently
there is sorrow on the faces of the dozen
or so competitors he has had for the place.
Among his closest rivals have been
Charlie Gildea, ex-president of the Iro-
quois Club; Jack Bonnet of the Report,
John Brown of J. ]. O'Brien & Co., and
the incum bent, Fred w. Lees, son of
Chief of Police Lees.
The term of Collector Lees expires July
1. The Mayor, Auditor and Treasurer of
the City, who make the appointment sub
ject to the confirm alton of the Board of
Supervisors, are required to meet and
make the appointment within thirty days
before the expiration of the incumbent's
term and name his successor This meet
ing is TO be held tomorrow.
Lees is the only Repub blican candidate
for the position and his fight is under
stood to be In the hands of Treasurer
Widber, the only Re pub blican in the nomi-
mating board. 1t is said, however, that he
does not expect to get the votes of the
two Democrats, but that he relies on the
Supervisors to refuse to confirm the nomi-
nee OF the Mayor and Auditor, and in the
absence OF successor to hold on TO the
office indefinitely.
Auditor Broderick refused to state posi-
lively that he would vote for Fenton, but
he intimaed very strongly that such
would be his course. 'Fenton has petit
tion of 1876 names of the Assembly District
delegations" he said, "and of course such
petition will have great deal of weight.
There are number of the dozen Demo-
cratic candidates that l would like 10 vote
for, but, of course l cannot do that"
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NEW TO-DAY.
Free TO EVERY MAN.
THE METHOD OF A GREAT TREATMENT
FOR WEAKNESS OF MEN,
WHICH CURED HIM AFTER EVERY
THING Else FAILED.

Painful diseases are bad enough. but when .
man is slowly wasting away with nervous
weakness the mental forebodings are ten
times worse than the most severe pain. There
is no let up to the mental suffering day or
night. Sleep is almost impossible, and under
such strain men are scarcely responsible for
what they do. For years the writer rolled and
tossed on the troubled sea of sexual weakness
until it was question whether he had not
better take dose OF poison and thus end all
his throubles. But providential inspiration
came to his aid in the shape OF a com bina ton
OF medicines that not only completely restored
the general health but enlarged his weak
emaciatcd parts to natural size and vgor and
he now declares that any man who will take
the trcu bic to send his name and address may
have the method OF this wonderful treatment
free. Now, when say free mean absolutely
without cost, because l want every weakened
man TO get the benefit of my experience.
am not phtlanthropiSt, do l pose az
an enthusiast, but there are thousands of men
suffering the mental tortureS OF weakened
manhood who would be cured at cnce could
they but get such a remedy as the one that
cured me. Do not try TO study out how 1 can
afford TO pay the few postage-stsmps necessary
TO mail the information but send for it and
learn that there Jew things on earth
that, although they cost nothing TO get, are
worth a fortune to some men and mean life
time of happiness to most OF u.s. Write to
Thomas Slater, box 22S3, Kalamazoo. Mich,
and the information will be mailed in plaiu
sealed envelope.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-13
Order of tho Eastern Star.

On Saturday night King Solomon Chapter
the baby chapter of San Francisco-received
its first visit from district deputy, and that
deputy was Mrs. Clara A. Giberson. She hav-
ing n the past few weeks visited the older
chapters and witnessed the work eXemplihed,
the members of King Solomon were deter
mined that the deputy should ct the conclu-
sion of the work be able to say that il had
been well done. In this, their expectation
the members were not disappointed, for those
who were intrusted with he work exempI-
fed il during the initia ton of one gentleman
and three ladies in a manner that called forth
the admiration Of not only the district dep
uty but OF a number of the many visitors who
are competent 10 judge between good and in
fferent work The chapter is a new one,
but it is evident that the members want to be
in the front rank The hall in which the
ceremony took place IS known as Hamilton 1"
al Steiner and Geary streets. 1t proved too
small to accommodate all who wished 10 be
present. 1t very tasteiully decorated
with beautiful flowers, and the room was filed
with the fragrance of the many blossoms.
Among the many visitors were: Grand Secre-
tary Mrs. Will8ts, Grand Treasurer Mrs Hor-
ton; Mrs. Pierce, worthy matrOn, and Mt.
DannalS, worthy patron OF Oak Leaf Chapter
Mrs. Craig OF Clear Lake Chapter, Lakeport ;
Mrs. Jennie A. Graves, worthy matron of wv
Chapter; Mrs. NJ. l. Farmer, worthy matron
OF Mission Chapter; ". Il. Wharf, worthy
patron of Harmony CHAPTER. and visitors from
all the local chapters and from those across
the bay.
The music during the initiation was by Miss
Hobe OF Golden Gate Chapter, Miss Louis @
Burns Stephenson OF the same chapter being
the accompanlSt. The singing of Miss Hobe
won ior her many words OF praise. Alter the
close OF the chapter and the teude ring of
congTa tuIatlons lose present were invited TO
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-13
The ChoEen Frienda

Empire Council at its last held meeting ini-
tiated two candidates. and still several
applications are on file. The following named
are the officers who have been elected for the
ensuing term: Past counciior, Dorothea Fin
men; counciior, Edward ]. Schuler; vice-coun-
cilor, Michael L. Garbarino; secretary James
Jordan (re-elected); treasurer, Thomas Foley
(re-elected); instructor Mrs. Kate NJ. Billings
(re-eIected); prelate, Mrs. Rosa Broderick ire
elected); marshal. Msss Katie NJ Billings:
warden, WillIBm S. Norris; guard, John L.
CahilI; sentry, Mrs. +. Stroh.
The open meeting recently held by Sunset
Council in Oriental Hall, Alcazsr building
was wei attended and good programme tor
the entertainment of those present was OF
fered. There was pinno solo by Miss NJ C.
Donovan, address by II. w. Hutton vocal
solo by Miss Cosbie, recitation by Miss Harvey.
vocal solo by Miss Bryne. recita ton by Mrs
Porter and fancy d dance by Miss Palmer This
council will give another open meeting on
the evening of the 26th inst Several csnoi-
dates will be initiated for this council by the
initiatory team at the next meeting.
CArnation Council of Los Angeles will ini-
tiate twelve candidates on Tuesday next.
America Council received several applIca-
tious at its last held meeting
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-13
The Native Daughters.

San Francisco is well represented in the new
set of officers of the Grand Parlor. There is
Mrs. George Cotter Ryan of buena Vista Par
lor, reelected grand secretary, and whose re-
election is a deserved recognition of the appre-
citation of the services of faithful officer
Miss Lizzie Douglass of Alta PaTlor, grand
treasurer. Miss Douglass has for a mum ber of
years been the very efficient financial secre-
tary of Alta ParlOr, Miss Rosa Day of Golden
state Parlor grand marshal, and Mrs. Lillian
Garlic OF La Estrella Parlor grand trustee
The last two named have been exceedingly
active mem bers OF the order.
Alta Parlor viii give Its entertainment and
dance in aid of its relief fluid in Native Sons
Hall next Tuesday evening. numb T of
prominent amateurs and professionals have
volunteered for the occasion.
Las Lomas Parlor No. ~ will give a grand
cascarone party al Missi on Parlor Hall on the
evening of the 22d. The committee having
charge of this function promises ggood time
to all who viii attend.
Bueaa Vista Parlor has elected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing term: Past Presi-
dent, Miss Annie w. Westhaus; president,
Mrs. n. RAIDER; first v1ce-presdent. Miss ReR
Murray; second vice president, Miss Annie
Worth; third vice president. Mrs +. 7. Wehe
recording secretary, Mrs. II. NJ. Greene; finan-
cIal secretary, Miss Mamie Wells; treasurer,
Miss I. Bening; marshal, Miss NJ. Long; Irus-
tees-MiSs Helen Mathews, Mrs. p F. Brown,
Miss K. Brown.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-13
Daurhters of st. George.

Last Thursday evening the members of
Britannia Lodge No. z OF the Daughters of St.
George spent very enjoyable evening in
celebrating the return to this City OF Mrs. A.
TrebilcOx after an absence of two years in
Grass Valley. During the evening Mrs. ]. B.
Staples the retiring worthy president, was
presented by the lodge a very handsome
gold badge EN- blematic of the order in appre-
citation of her services during her term and
the lady gracefully responded. The following
named officers were installed for the ensuing
term by Mrs. Z. Trewin, W. g. d. D., assisted
by Mrs. L. Wits, W. e. c.: Miss E. Meadows,
worthy president; Mrs L. WaSsman, wor thy
vice pre>i ident; Mrs. IL. Williams, worthy
financial secretary; Mrs. F. WhitJam, worthy
treasurer; Mrs. q. Muhlner, worthy recording
secretary; Mrs. >. John>on, worthy Chaplain
Mrs. Eliza Williams, worthy first conductor
Mrs. E. Hinchliff- worthy second conductor
Mrs. NJ. Corder, worthy inside guaru; Mrs. NJ.
dewitt, worthy outside guard; Miss ALICE
Wits, worthy past president, and Mrs. II.
Williams. rgaQlSt
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-13
Young Mems Institute.

The committee OF arrangements is busy at
work preparing for the day at the Chutes to
be given on the Sd OF July under the aus spices
OF the local councils. The committee prom.
ises a very interesting programme of exercises
Golden Gate Council OF this City and San
Jose Council Will join in picnic to be given
in San Jose on the ID of july.
Ex-Judge Frank j. MuTasky delivered a lee
ture last night al Murphy's Hall, Ocean View,
before Cooper Council, the subject bel ng "Tne
Worlds Lesson" On the 17th OF July Cooper
Council will give an entertainment in MUIR
phys Hall. and that will be its second annual.
The committee on entertainment promises a
good programme.
Pioneer Council No. gave an ice-cream
social in the Alcazar last night. There was a
good attendance and all present enjoyed
themselves.
An official visit will be paid TO council No
AZ on the evening OF the Oath inst
The Grand Council of the Northwest will
meet in Tacoma on the 18th of August
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-13

such merely, tut to enlist under the B. B.
banner and add to the order the refining in
huence OF woman to its strength, and thereby
complete more fully the structure reared with
so much care and labor. The social side will
be given stronger development, task 10 be
accomplished only by the aid OF members
wives, sisters and lady relatives
y number OF German books are being added
TO the shelves of the B. B. library.
a meeting of the Grand Lodge committee
will be held on Tuesday in conjunction with
twenty members Of the order representing the
local lodges, tor the purpose of taking st ps to
canysss the City with view to increase the
local membership of the order. 1t is stated
that alter July, when the new endowme mt
plan goes into operation. there will be a
marked increase in all the local as well as
the interior lodges.