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The Portland daily press., 1897-05-21
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The Portland daily press., 1897-05-21

1t is predicted that the powers will
adopt Russia's scheme of advancing
money to Greece to enable her to meet
the demands that Turkey will make upon
her for the expenses of the war Russia
and not Great Britain appears to have
the call in the European stock market
just at present The coming of the Turk
is Bear, not Bull, movement as the
Boston Transcript felicitously remarks.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-21
MISCELLANEOUS.
MISCELLANEOUS.
THE HEAT PLAGUE OF AUGUST, 1896
Number


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The Portland daily press., 1897-05-21

to see that the really dangerous agitator
Is the one who would place the common
wealth at the mercy of monopolists, and
defiant leader of corporate aggression like
himself can do more to create social I'M
rest and civil disorder in city like Chi
cago than whole regiment of profes-
sional demagogues and trouble makers.
No, Mr.. Yerkes puts the cart before the
horse.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-21

The Universal Postal Union whose
central headquarters are at Berne has
carefully gathered statistics of the postal
departments Of the world from which it
appears that the United States is easily
first in the number of post offices, 70, 991 +;
the number of employees, 1857, and the
length of all routes, 454, $50 miles. Ger
many is second in number of post offices
and employees. The number of pieces of
mail matter handled for each inhabitant
of New South Wales is 926, while in the
United States, standing second in this
respect, the number is 1919. In proper
ton of post offices to area, Switzerland
heads the list, with one office to every
as square miles, the United States rank
ing sixteenth with one office to every
56.3 square miles. This country is ahead
in the total length of railroad postal
routes, 1918 miles, Germany which is
second having 27,243 miles. Congo is at
the foot of the list with one Office to every
104, 220 square miles but, of course, not
much is yet expected of Africa
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-21

o Craig, she
81 Lydia E. Vegetable
in
the world.
W@ME lapsus uteri and leucorhea thought
J ~ y ing into consumption would faint thought
would die had dragging
~ J
ing sensation down miserable
MEEE&ESl = woman. Doctors tried me-, failed.
Vk%E$dS\ IN, given heard of Pnkham medicine
EMHA-\ ~ bottle I did not have faith
NJ thought would try, and it made of
wish could the land
could not doMRs Bakers Landing,
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-21
THE PRESS.
FRIDAY, MAY 21.

There is one good thing about the pas
sage of Morgan's resolution by the Senate
yesterday, and only one. 1t leaves a clear
field for the tariff. Now let the Senate
get to work on that matter and stick to it
until it is finished
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-21

Mr.. Yerkes who owns most of the street
car lines in Chicago has failed to secure
from the legislature Of Illinois renewal
and extension of his charters for period
of fifty years and the failure has reused him
to a pitch of uncomfortable rage. He
ascribes his defeat to ''the socialistic and
anarchistic elements of that city, which
are working from the top instead of the
bottom as they did eight years ago. The
people, he says, are ready to listen to
the agitator and liar This, as the Mail
and Express remarks, is the reckless talk
of a monopolist whose regard for publ ic
rights has been stifled by his own au-
dacious abuses of corporate power. The
Humphrey bill would have destroyed the
principle of homerule in the municipal
government of Chicago, and because the
people resented any such invasion of their
vested rights, Mr. Yerkes denounces them
as anarchists. 1t does not occur to him
that the real anarchist is the man who
seeks to destroy the legal prerogatives and
safeguards of a community. He fails
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28

nent injury to the community in higher
prices, or to the capitalist in lower profits
but there has always been a continuous ad-
vantage to the laboring class.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28

local retail clerks union Wednesday night.
The function was complete success and at
least twenty-five applications for membership
are expected as a result. The programme
comprised vocal and instrumental music by
the Silver League quartette and Kessler's or
chestra- Louis Nash also contributed
Nash, James Morrow and Mr.. McDermott,
whose subjects were 1.-The Retail Clerks Ma
tional Protective Association" Local Nc. @
and Fraternity respectively. Supper and
light refreshments were served and card play
ing INDUCED in until late hour The COM
mittee in control Of the arrangements con-
sisted Of A. F. Dewelly, j. Peterson and
James Morrow.
A special session was held by the allied
printing trades council last Tuesday evening,
WYhsn a controversy of one years standing
was finally given its quietus by a decision
to withdraw the union label from office
which had employed and retained in its en-
ploy non-union man, contrary to the pro-
Visions OF an agreement entered into some
time previous. New delegates were seated
representing the German printers union as
follows: John Matasek, George Pusch and
Fred Haag. The attendance large and
representative, and an animated discussion
lasting fully two hours was had during which
several interesting tits were developed add
Ing spice to the proceedings John Gondek
OF the pressmen's union presided over the
meeting in the absence of the regular func-
tionary.s
Arrangements are almost complete for The
tnware social to be given by the pressseed-
ers' and job pressmen's unions next Satur-
Gay evening. The programme will commence
with the installation OF officers after which
addresses will be made by several Of the
members and Minneapolis guests. These will
De 1ntermixed with vocal and instrumental
musical numbers and specialties of an inter
esting nature rendered by the members.
large delegation will be down from Mime
apolis The event will be doubly interesting,
az 1t Will commemorate the seventh anniyers-
airy OF the unions organization. Lunch and
refreshments will be served during the pro-
gress Of the festivities.
regular meeting was held by the bar
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28

bring in names of possible recruits
Fifth-It compels the assessor to establish
a system Of espionage upon private dwell
ings and hotels that would do credit to the
sultan Of Turkey.
sixth-It aims to place the state Of Mime
sofa a war footing notwithstanding that
peace prevails in the land and universal ar
bitration seems to find a responsive chord
IN all breasts except those Of militia COM
missiOned officers.
Seventt-It enables the military authorf-
ties TO increase the peace footing of the regi-
ments from eight to fifteen companies in a
regiment.
Ninth--It creates system Of military
courts which will take precedence of civil
courts, and this would tend to keep the state
IN continual state of agitation and event.
ually tend TO the abolition Of trial by jury.
Tenth-It compels the sheriff and other
civil officers elected by the people to act as
min1ons Of the military courts, and provides
for heavy penalties for their violation of
orders issued by militia officers.
Eleventh. gives authority to the adju~
tant general to condemn property Of individ-
uaIs without the authority of the legislature
or warrant Of law, and compels the attorney
general to dance attendance on this comic
opera functionary.
T,welfth-It provides for an increase OF
state allowance to batteries Of artillery from
$500 to $3.50.
Thirteenth-It increases the state allow
ance for camp expenses.
Fourteenth-The state militia now receives
an annual appropriation Of $40, 900, and this
act must necessarily increase 1t, and we
think they receive all the financial consider
alton that they deserve now.
Ftfteenth-1t contains so many new and
startling provisions that the widest stretch
of imagination cannot construe 1t to be
recodihcation, as it's friends allege. 1t Is
In fact an entirely new code, whose provts-
ions are repugnant to our free institutions.
These are a few reasons why we, as citi-
gems, feel that this bin should not become
law. We ask the senate to give 1t careful
consideration, and hope that your honorable
body will defeat the measure.
A very pleasant and at the same time profit
able event was the stag social given by the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28

last Sunday afternoon ari eyonIno n ose,a.
IN the celebration of the ;wenty-sixth ami
Versary OF the Paris c3mmuns held under
ton. - 6'u''-A
Delegates to the convention of the Tnterna-
tlonal Printing PreSsmen's union 10 he baId
IN Detrolt IN June, will be elected by lie
PTessmens unions next Saturday evening
the first named organization also elects a
1uii complement Of officers, while the latter
Will install those elected at the last meeting
The candidates for delegates to Detroit are:
Pressfeeders' and job pressmen's union two
to be elected, c. A. Rinke, Fank Menshek
j. j. O'Rourke, Frank Pampusch, NJ r.
Mostert and J. P. Schroeder. Pressmen's
union, one TO be elected, Frank O'RDa,ke.
I. M. .Daggy and j. H. McNui.y.
largely attended meeting was held By the
cigarmakers' union Thursday evening sum
OF money was donated 10 the unorgnnized
striking cigarmakers employer by aliens e
Co., Chicago. Six hun lred men are mar
ested Routine business occupied most nf ina
evening.
Miss Maggie Mcclure, president CT thc
Dlndery girls union, and a member Of me
executive council Of the State Federation Of
LABOR left yesterday morning for GracevIlle,
Mimi, where with her mother, she VIII e.
side in the future. =
Typographical Union No. 30 will meet IN
regular session next Sunday afternoon, when
several interesting committee reports will he
heard The unions executive board viii
meet this afternoon.
Several Of the members Of the press eaders' 4,
ana JOB pressmen's union have been SICK DUR
Ing the past two months. and he executive
board or that body acting Us relief COMMITTEES,
IS holding weekly sessions to pass on beLtgt
claims.
The newly elected officers will be inetaiIed
by the boot and shoe workers union mex.
Friday evening when it will hold reg liar
meeting.
meeting OF the executive council OF the
State Federation OF Labor will be held ere.y
Monday evening hereafter until the adjou a.
aent Of the legislature. This was Ceter-
mined at last Wednesdays meeting.
The retail clerks union will five aliother
OF its popular dime socials at ASSEMBLY hall
April q.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28

nent injury to the community in higher
prices, or to the capitalist in lower profits,
but there has always been a continuous ad-
vantage to the laboring class.
The report that a supposed repre-
sentative Of organized labor appeared
before senate committee in behalf of
the civil service bill pending in the
senate, when, as a matter of fact, no
one has been authorized so to do. oc-
casioned some discussion and q good
deal Of criticism at the meeting of the
executive council of the state fedora
ton of labor last Wednesday. A re-
petition Of the imposition, if such it
was, Will be prevented by the issuance
or credentials to authorized represen-
tatlVes. The council is opposed to the
proposed immigration bureau measure
and so expressed itself by indorsing the
stand of the trades and labor assem-
bly, in the premises.
The following resolution severely de-
nounclng the McGill national guard
bill, known as H. F. SO, was adopted
and ordered presented in the senate.
Where the bill now is, it having passed
the house.
Resolved, by the state federation of la
Dor executive council, in behalf of the labor
quanhedly opposed to H. F. 80, introduced
Dy Representative McGill, entitled, among
other things, IAN act to increase the efi.
cheney OF the national guard of Minnesota.
we are opposed to the bill for the following
First-1t intects into the so-called military
code number of far-reaching provisions
which seem to have escaped the vigilance OF
our legislators. Vi
Second-The title is defective It should
be called IAN act to Russianize the gtats Of
Minnesota and create the adiutant general
car thereof
Third-It provides that no tar axsasso- 80,
draw pay for any services performed until
he has acted as recruiting agent for the
state militia
Fourth-It compek census collectors to
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28

be such that in its very nature and working
every moneyed interest shall be protected. L
venture to offer a suggestion toward the de-
vising of that adequate method. Let all or
gained bodies of capitalists who are engaged
in manufacturing industries, or those in any
one of them form agreement that on the
Monday following the first Thanksgiving day
after the agreement is made, they will all
take off permanently one-quarter Of an hour
from the working day: and that each year
thereafter on the corresponding day they will
take off another quarter of an hour year by
year. until the eight-hour day is reached. I
have selected this time of year because the
shortest days and longest nights, together
with the severe winter cold, just at hand
making it the time when the net loss will be
least and the time given most grateful to the
workers.
The truth is. every manufacturer can make
as much money or an eight-hour day as on
ten-hour day, IL only all who make that kind
of goods work the same time. A quarter Of
an hour cut from a ten-hour day would be a
reduction of only one-fortieth of the working
time. Suppose this should actually reduce
the output that amount, 1t could not increase
the cost of production more than / per cent
Thus the change in cost, even if it were not
compensated for by greater efficiency would
be too slight, If added TO the selling price to
be perc4ptible to the consumer or II de-
Quoted from the profits to be important to
the capitalist; but to the workers 1t would be
a permanent, invaluable boon. But the his
tory of experience on this subject shows that
after the adjustment Immediately following
the change. there has never been any perma-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28

: very pleasant and at the same time profit
able event was the stag social given by the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28

A regular meeting was held BY the bar
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28

The current number Of Gunton's Mag
aZine contains an interesting article
from the pen of Rev. Jesse r. Jones on
How to Attain the Eight-hour Day."
from which the following is an extract:
The eight-hour day is now the greatest
benefaction which can now be bestowed upon
the wage-worker. 1t is the one indispensable
condition which carries with it necessarily
all the other benefcences attainable for those
who work for wages; for in its natural opera
ton, by giving rest and leisure for the bet
ter things. X surely involves the uplft of the
toiler and his fuller development, physically
mentally and morally, which will enable him
to grasp and hold more of the things Of this
world, and TO all that he gets with finer
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28

bers' union Monday evening Joseph Fleck
was elected financial secretary, vice James
Cleary, resigned Routine matters occupied
most Of the evening.
Lively interest In the plumbers license bill
continues to be manifested by the members
Of the organization of that craft. Vice Pres-
dent Watson, Of the State Journeymen Plumb
ers' association. who is putting in consider
able time In the legislative halls, attended
the local unions meeting Tuesday night and
made an address the subject.
Secretary G.. G. Collins, Of the executive
council of the state federation of labor was
inyeigled into the trap of the phrenologist
who leetured at Assembly hall last week
When the professor had completed an exam
ination OF dr. Collins bumps he informed
him that hts natural vocation in life was that
OF a salesman. Mr.. G. did not materiaiize at
his usual post of duty on the following day
and when on the next he appeared with
brand new valise strapped over his shoulder
70 nunt up job In the profession suggested
by the man Of bumps. However, the valise is
only conveyance for his lunch.
The action of the allied printing trades
council in sending out circular letters u1g-
Ing the use Of the union label on printing
to organizations and societies OF all kinds
and to business men is bearing excellent fruit
Secretary Deacon is in constant receipt of let
tiers announcing the action Of different todies
in the matter, and thus far all are favorable
Ii q Few Gays caros VIII De Issued or d's-
tribution to every member of the printing
trades unions. These will be handed over the
counter when a purchase is made ami will
exhort the merchant to patronize those who
patroniZe him.
The boilermakers' union transacted only
routine business at its regular session Men
day evening.
The photographers union met at Assembly
hall Saturday evening. This organization
embraces in its membership all thu Htho-
graphers Of both cities and meets alter
nately in st. Paul and Minneapolis.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28

bers' union Monday evening Joseph Fleck
was elected financial secretary, vice James
Cleary, resigned. Routine matters occupied
most Of the evening.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-09

say that she acted wen her part, and
as the poet says; Therein all the honor
lies"
Along the streets the "Woman's Day"
scheme was the principal theme OF con-
versation. II laid the heat away in
the shade. The girls got used TO being
stared at after trip or two, and then
continued on their way rejoicing. Across
the front OF the cars was streamer
Inscribed, IN big letters benevolent
Day Take Ride" This was a great
advertiser. A brilliantly lighted car,
such as used for trolley parties, and a
gaily decorated car were sent out at
night. The decorations on the latter
were the work OF Mrs. Howard Thomp>
son, OF the Mcclure, and reflected NJ
good taste. SO between the accompanl-
menls OF decorations and female rulers,
the street cars were some shucks" yes
terday.
The greatest fun occurred In the even
ing, as was expected, likewise the great
est patronage Those unable to catch
on In the day were out in force after
dark, and so many cars were used that
regular trolley procession resulted.
Every car had two, some three, conduc-
tors, so there was no chance for man
to beat his way. The male friends OF
the young ladies were very much In evil
dence, and one young man received a
calling down" from the vlgilant chap
erone for adjusting conductors cap to
suit his taste, He tried to get out Of It
by claiming the girl as his sister. but
the blum didn't go.
The car presided over by Mrs. Julius
d. Pollock and Miss Dee Pollock, the
trolley party committee, was literally
patronlzed. When II Is said the stand
ing room only" sign was hung out on
any OF the night cars, 1t is Juggling with
the truth. for there wasn't standing
room.
Zlegenfelder's ice cream parlors on
Market street, where other ladies work.
ing for the same object held sway. was
much sought resort. The proceeds
from this form. OF entertainment, and
about $500 realized from the cars, will
make quite sum for the society's treas
ury. The exact amount made Will be
ascertdIned some time to-day.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-09

The marks ut p. m. showed feet and
falling. Weather cloudy and hot.
The Ben Hur is tied up at the mouth
of the Musldngum.
There will be a rise here this morning,
but It will not amount to much. At OIL
City It amounted to foot.
The Ruth Is on the docks at Parkers-
burg. She is being recaulked thorough
ly and will be in excellent shape to re-
sumo with higher water.
The VIII ]. Cummlns will arrive to-
night from Cincinnati. and VIII depart
Saturday afternoon at o'clock Cast
tIme), for Cincinnati and all way land
ings.
The II. X. Bedford will depart for
Charleston at 10 o'clock. Saturday
morning. She makes connections at
Point Pleasant for Cincinnati and
Louisville.
Captain Mike Davis. formerly OF the
Ruth, has brought the Little Kanawha
packet to Wheeling and this morning
she will depart on her first trip In the
Wheeling and Matamoras trade. leav-
Ing at II a. M. on Friday, Monday and
Wednesday. Fred Horkbrook arrived
yesterday and will go out on the Bart
lett In charge OF the office, This is the
first craft on the "sand-crab" variety
to make the annual low water appear
ance at this port.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-09
III, Grsndr.t n,msIr.

Mr.. r. u. Greevc, merchant, OF Chill
howIe, Va, certifies that he had con-
sumption. was given up to die, sought
all medical treatment that money
could procure. tried all cough RENEE
dies he could hear OF. but got no re-
lief; spent many nights sitting up In
q chair; was induced to try Or. Kings
New Discovery, and was cured By use
OF two bottles For past three years
has been attending 10 business, and
says Dr. Kings New Discovery Ia the
done 30 much for him and also for
others In his community. Or, Kings
New Discovery IN guaranteed for
Coughs, Colds nnd Consumption II
don't fail Logan Drug Cos Drug
Hlnrn.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-09

OIL cITY-River foot s inches and
stationary. Clear and warm
wARREN-River Z OF a foot. Clear
and warm.
GRBENsBoRo-River 8 feet and
falling. Weather. clear and hot The
james G. Blaine is due up and down on
Friday.
MoRGANToWN-River feet inch
es. Mercury at 50 at p. m. Clear.
PITTSBURGH-River 80 feet and
falling at the dam. Cloudy and warm.
STEUBENVILLE-River 2 feet 6
inches and rising. Cloudy and warm.
Passed up-The II. X. Bedford.
PARKERSBuRG-The Ohio river Is
feet inches and falling. Cloudy, and
mercury at IS. assed down-The Kama
wha and Valley Belle. The Little Ka-
nawha Is falling, Locals on time.