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The Advocate and news., 1898-02-16
Policy Of Trade Union Movement,

The current number Of the American
FederatiOnist, the official organ Of the
American Federation of Labor, outlines
the practical policy of the trade union
movement in America" as follows from
resolutions that have been adopted at
successive conventions Of the federation
THOROUGH UNITY.
We reaff1rm as one Of the cardinal
principles OF the trade union movement,
that the working people must unite and
organize, irrespective of creed, color,
sex, nationality or politics.
WORKING OVERTIME.
We advise strongly against the prac-
tice which now exists in some industries
Of working overtime beyond the estab-
ished hours of labor, particularly in
these times, when so many unemployed
are struggling for an opportunity to
work. It is an instigator of the basest
selflshness, a radical violation OF union
principles, and whether on piece work
or day work, 1t tends to set back the
general movement for the eight-hour
day.
THE EIGHT HOUR WORKDAY.
Trade unions should hold open and
public meetings once a month, in their
usual meeting halls, and invite nom
union men and the public to attend and
help forward the Inauguration Of the
eight-hOur wOrkday.
POLITICAL ACTION.
That the American Federation Of La
Dor most firmly and unequivocally favors
the independent use of the ballot by the
trade unionists and workingmen, united
regardless of party, that we may elect
men from our own ranks to make new
laws and administer them along the
lines laid down in the legislative de-
mands of the American Federation of
Labor and at the same time secure an
Impartial judiciary that will not govern
us by arbitrary injunctiOns OF the courts,
nor act as the plant tools of corporate
wealth.
That as our efforts are centered
againts all forms Of industrial slavery
and economic wrong, we must Also direct
our utmost energies to remove all forms
or political servitude and party slavery,
to the end that working people may act
as unit at the polls at every election.
The Advocate and news., 1898-02-16
The Union Pacific

Passes through the best cities and towns
Of Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming and
Utah, and is the best route to Denver,
Cheyenne, Salt Lake City, San Fran
cisco, Portland and all Puget Sound
points.
The advantages gained by travelling
via the Union Pacific are quick time, un-
eQualed service, magnificent equipment,
double drawlng-roOm Pullman palace
sleepers, Pullman dining cars, free re-
clining chair cars, Pullman tourist sleep
erS.
For time tables, pamphlets descriptive
Of the country traversed, rates of fare,
sleeping car accommodations, or any
other information, apply to F. A. Lewis,
City Ticket Agent.
j. G. Fulton, Depot Agent.
The Advocate and news., 1898-02-16
TYPICAL MILL MAN.

Andrew G. Pierce, for years treasurer
Of Wamsutta mill and now president,
lives at 103 Spring street, estimated sal
airy $4,000 year, or $77O week.
Believed to be the richest man in New
Bedford.
Family Of wife and several children.
One SON, Andrew G. Pierce, Jr,, is
treasurer of Pierce and other mills with
a salary of $4,000 a year.
Another son, Edward r., is treasurer
Of Wamsutta mill, salary $4,000 year
Assessed for SO, 400 worth of real es-
tate and $4,000 personal property.
Holdings in different mill properties
and various enterprises do not show on
city records.
House richly furnished throughout.
Goes to his Office and leaves there
when ready.
Rides or walks, as suits his pleasure.
Table for three meals a day spread
with the best and choicest food
Keeps several servants.
Family enjoys vacation trips abroad
and have all the luxuries money can
command.
IL citizen and voter.
The Advocate and news., 1898-02-16
Colorado Striking Miners Win.

Denver, February 15.--The State Board
of Arbitration has rendered it's decision
ON the questions in dispute between the
miners and operators of the northern
Colorado district. The board found in
favor of the striking miners in every
particular.
Early in January the miners employed
in the Louisville and Lafayette districts
submitted demands to the operators for
am increase in the schedule paid for la
Dor in these districts. Later the miners
in the Louisville district withdrew their
demands and went to work. The La
fayette men went out and the board OF
arbitration has granted them each and
every demand made by them.
The Advocate and news., 1898-02-16

AD A40pN0h BuAN1y = N-N ~ N---3
the New England strike:
TYPICAL MILL HAND.
Martin Ofinger, weaver IN the Acush-
net mill, highest earnings, per week, 36.
Regarded as a fair representative OF
the mill workmen.
Family Of wife and two children.
This week only earned SO.
Lives at First and South streets, In
upper part Of house, In three rooms;
rent, per week, 1,5O.
Goes to work at 615 a. m, and Is
through at p. m.
Usual breakfast of bread without but
ter, chicOry coffee sweetened with brown
sugar, without milk, and occasionally
sausage.
Has a soup bone once week.
Cannot afford to buy coal for fire, but
MS wife and children pick up wood and
chips to burn.
Not a carpet in the house.
Total worth OF possessions, 800.
Been married fourteen years.
When married was earning $35 a
month and running four looms.
Now runs eight looms and earns 25 per
cent. less pay.
Wears a suit costing, when new, two
years ago, $6.
Works every day In the year when pos
slble.
Wife buys two pounds Of -four at
time.
Usual breakfast for wife and children,
dry bread and coffee.
Is a citizen and voter.
The Advocate and news., 1898-02-16
LABOR UNIONS.
REQUEST THE

on your printing. 1t Is aguaranty OF skilled
and fair-paid workmanship. The following
newspaper, Job and book Offices In Topeka
employ Union Labor and are worthy OF your
patronage:
The Advocate and News.
The Kansas Farmer.
The Mail and Breeze.
The Topeka Capital
The Topeka State Journal.
Crane Printing Co.
Kansas State Printing Co.
Hall LithOgraphing Co.
The Mail Printing House.
Adams Brothers.
The Topeka Printing Co.
The GiIlies Printing Co.
The Advocate and news., 1898-02-16
But Don't Ask a Change.
the New England strike:

,sOn Sunday presents argument before
The Advocate and news., 1898-02-16
Mortality.

Ashes to ashes dust to dust
What Of his loving2 What Of his lust2
What Of his passionP What Of his painP
What Of his poverty What Of his pridep
Earth, the great mother, has called him again.
Deeply he sleeps, the worlds verdict defed.
Shall he be tried againP Shall he go HreeP
Who shall the court convene2 Where shall 1t bei
No answer on the land, none from the seal
Only we know that as he died we must
You with your theory, you with your trust.
ARhes to ashes, dust unto dust
Paul Laurence Dunbar.
The Advocate and news., 1898-02-16

Sir, admit your general rule
That every poet is fool.
But you yourself may serve 20 show IT,
That every fool is not poet.
Pope
The Advocate and news., 1898-02-16
For SALE or EXCHANGE.

LNAHM FOR SALE-225 acres, fenced I'm ave fields,
T. with hedge and wlre all fences good; twelve
acres fenced for hogs fifty acres in pastures 100
acres In cultivation; balance In meadow; fne or
chard 800 bearing apple trees ifly peach and cherry
trees good vineyards seven-rOOm house In nr6tclnSs
repair; nice lawn large stone barn. 30xGO feet drives
way through center: NOW will hold twenty-five tons
Of hay lower part divided In cribs Oat blns and
stalls for twelve horses. This ls a splendid grain
and stock farm; IL Is well watered With wells ana
living water; Topeka. Possession March 1898.
For price and terms call on or write TO
y. A. SCOTT, 6i5 Kansas Ave- Topeka, Kna.
The Advocate and news., 1898-02-16

Write to this Office for clubbing rate
with any paper.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
NEWS NOTES OF YESTERDAY,
A Collection OF the Small Events of Each
Passing Day.

A Collection OF the Small Events of Each
Passing Day.
-Auctioneer C. S. Greer yesterday
sold the John Heinlein property, No.
1912 Jacob street, to A. G. Frobe, for
$500.
The proceedings on the Mounds
Vile camp grounds Wednesday We're
eniivened by regular smuggling match
between two well-known gentlemen, in
which the honors appeared to be about
even. Clubs were used.
That was a fine joke the weather
department played upon poor human
ity yesterday. A "cold wave" was pre-
dicted, and everybody anticipated a
pleasant day. But they didn't get it..
The mercury went to SO in the shade.
Mr.. G. H. Medick, Secretary and
Manager Of the Wheeling Beef and
Provision Company, has resigned his
position, and will go into business for
himself.
AT noon yesterday the Island chem
zeal company was called to the Aetna
vile bridge, which had caught fire from
a defective electric wire. The amount
of damage done was small.
poAV VIII SiFO q liCO COh-
cert at Schenley Park, Pittsburg, on
Sunday afternoon.
"A Newfoundland dog belonging to
e. R. Zulauf, was run over and killed
by an electric car last evening at 8
o'clock.
The Mystic Crew Fishing Club,
made up of Eighth warders, left last
night for point just above Mounds
VILE
Some enterprising youth has "dis-
covered" that imitation nickels are be-
ing used in slot machines The prac-
tice has been in vogue ever since the
slot machine was invented, as every
one in touch with what is going on
knows. The discovery" is on a par
with that other piece Of intelligence
about Paper Mill alley being tough.
Next thing some one will find there is
something off color in the Second ward.
The Council Committee on Police
is called for this evening.
Three deeds Of trust were admitted
to record at Clerk Robertson's office,
yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
SUSPECT ARRESTED,
Now in Jail at Benwood, Supposed to h
Mrs. Neidemyer's Assailant.

Now in Jail at Benwood, Supposed to be
Mrs Neidemyers Assailant.
A seedy looking individual, who gave
his name as Thomas Criswell, was ar
rested yesterday afternoon about four
o'clock at McMechen and brought to Ben
wood by Marshal Furbe and Officer Slit
ner, on suspicion of being the man who
viciously assaulted Mrs. Neidemyer in
the tunnel at Benwood Wednesday even
ing.
The man was first arrested by Marshal
Criswell, of McMechen, on suspision,
from Mrs. Neidemyer's description. After
telephoning to the Benwood authorities,
for some reason he released him.
The man answers Mrs. Neidemyers
description of the one who assaulted her
except for the fact that when apprehend-
ed the hat he wore was black instead Of
brown and his lip was smooth shaven
When Mr.. Neidemyer saw the prisoner
he said 1t was his opinion that his wife
could get away from the man easily.
Could it be proven that the prisoner is
the right man, it would go very hard with
him, as all the Benwood citizens are very
indignant over the proceeding. Although
no trouble was anticipated, the whole po-
lice force was on guard at the city Jail
all night. At an early hour this morning
ever thing was reported quiet.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22

public liberal extracts on the details
of the fight. This and the supplement-
airy reports of fleet officers are await
ed with great interest, not only for the
light they will throw on this memorable
fight, but for the technical lessons they
will give on explosions, projectiles,
etc This far not word has been re-
ceived by the department to show what
kind Of projectiles did such effective
work. Captain O'Neill. of the ordnance
bureau, is particularly interested IN
this branch, for the scientific deductions
which viii be afforded, and he has sent
orders for detailed reports cn the eff
fects of all kinds of naval ordnance, in
cludirg the dynamite projectiles thrown
by the Vesuvuis. The press reports
concerning the dynamite prorjectiles
indicated that they had done fearful
havoc but the observations since then
within the fortifications do not show
any very serious damage. The tech
nical reports will show just how much
effectiveness can be secured from the
various appliances now in use in the
navy, some of them in their exper-
mental stage.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
BENWOOD.

City Assessor Blake, who was appoint
ed sanitary inspector by council some
time ago, and instructed by the health Of
ficer to see that all out houses were kept
in good condition, and that all houses
had drain pipes to the sewer, went into
j. t. Roseberry's property to inspect the
premises. He claims Mr.. Roseberry told
him not to come inside his property. The
inspector went in nevertheless, and found
the Clubhouse in good condition, but the
sewer connection had not been made AS
he passed out the gate, IT is alleged that
Mr.. Roseberry struck him. sending him
headlopg into the alley. Mr.. Black then
swore out warrant before Mayor Shop
herd charging Roseberry with resisting
city officer in the performance of his
duty. Roseberry was fined $40 and costs.
At the request of the defendant it was
made $50 and costs, and it will be taken
before the circuit court at its next sitting
at Moundsville.
Harry Hallet, the young son of John
Hallet, who lives in North Benwood, had
quite a narrow escape from drowning last
Sunday. The recent rain had caved in
some ground in the alley behind the out
house on the property of Martin Win
ston. Young Hallet was passing through
the alley and fell into the hole, which
was over six feet deep and full of water
jacob Kessler happened to witness the
affair and rescued the boy from his peril
Gus predicament.
City Assessor Blake submitted his as
sessment accounts to council at its regu-
lar meeting Monday night for examina-
ton, and all accounts were found cor
rect.
The arrest of Thomas Criswell of Ros-
by's Rock, yesterday, on suspicion of be-
ing the man who assaulted Mrs. Neide-
myer Wednesday, furnished a topic of
conversation for the whole town.
NJ and Mrs. % G Eats were visiting
friends in Moundsville yesterday evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
PROVE FATAL

Yesterday morning at 9 o'clock Henry
Powell, the six-year- son Of Anna
Powell, who lives in the third story CT
the building occupied by Hood, the
grocer. on Main street, in Upper Ben
wood, was struck by an electric motor,
and very seriously, if not fatally, in
jured.
The boy had been sent by his mother
fo- water from the pump, at the foot
of Main street. and was returning with
the water when the accident occurred.
Going back he caught onto a wagon,
and ran along until opposite his moth
er's home. when he let go of the wagon
and started across the track, directly
in front of car No. "a, south-bound,
running at full speed. The car struck
the little fellow, knocking him down,
and dragged him eighty-five feet be
fore it was finally stopped. The mo-
torman having dropped the car fender,
did everything in his power to stop
the car.
The child was picked up. and carried
into his mothers house, and DR.. Nc
Donald, Of Benwood, was called, and
did everything within the limit Cf
his power to relieve the little fellows
sufferings. Upon examination it was
found that the boys left arm was bro
ken in three places, at the wrist, ell
bow and shoulder, and that he had sus-
tanned a bad scalp wound and three
broken ribs, one of which slightly
punctured one of the lungs, which is
the most serious injury sustained.
1t seems that the fender did not
catch up the body of the boy, but that
his arm caught on the top Of it, and
he chung to it to save himself from
being forced under the car.
DR.. Mcdonald stated last night that
the child was resting very easily IN
der the circumstances, and while he
thought that the injured lung might
prove fatal, the little fellow seemed 70
have a great deal of vitality. He said
that while the chances were against it,
he had hopes of the boys recovery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
BRIDGEPORT.

The picnic given at Camp Howell at
the Sister Islands yesterday by the
Ladies Aid Society of the Kirkwood
M. E. church proved a very successful
affair, socially as we'll as financially.
The morning trains carried about $50
people up to the grounds, while some
few went up in the afternoon. Amuse-
ments of various kinds were furnished
through tho day for the entertainment
Of the large crowd. The proceeds Of
funds.
The coming flstic carnival to be
given under the auspices of the Ath
letic Club promise to be first-class in
every particular. The club is very
busy at present perfecting the pro-
gramme for each evenings entertain
ment, which cannot but suit the most
fastidious lover of the manly art.
Miss Eva Coss returned home last
evening from several days visit with
friends at Cambridge, Ohio.
Will earle, of Steubenville, was in
town yesterday.
McConnaughey Bros canning fac
tory, west Of town, is doing an excellent
business at present and have good prose
pectE for the entire season.
Misses Mary Fox and Grace Turner
are spending a few days at Epworth
Park.
Mrs. Fred Menniager was some bet
ter yesterday.
Mrs. James Cooke, of New Athens,
has returned home after a several days
visit with relatives here.
Miss Gussie briggs, who is visiting
Miss Mamie Wiley, at Emporia, Kas.,
is expected home on August /.
Miss Pearl Furbee, of Warrington,
w. Va, who has been the guest of Miss
Dent, at her home in Brookside, re-
turned home yesterday.
Mrs. Medill and daughter Martha
and Miss Thatcher will leave Tuesday
for Chatuauqua.
Miss Mary Graham, of Brookside, is
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
There is an apparent increase in

There is an apparent increase In
interest, as the date for the opening
Of the running race meeting approaches
The Ioverssof this form of sport are
satisfying themselves that the mem
beers of the Wheeling Jockey Club are
gentlemen OF standing in Philadelphia,
and that all the races will be conduct
ed In a straight, sportsmanlike man
ner. Yesterday the number Of horses
ON the Fair grounds was largely aug
menteG. and last night there were
about eighty runners. They came from
the Eastern tracks, and points as re-
mote as St. Louis and Canada. A
number of West Virginia horses have
also been entered. Members OF the
club express the opinion that there
will be nearly three hundred horses
here next week.
There will be five races each after
noon. The 500 purses will be divid-
ed, SIS to the winner, SIS for second,
and SIC for third.
The officers of the Wheeling Jockey
Club are as follows: President, W. S.
Douglas; Secretary, John Waugh;
Treasurer, Robert Lister; Judge, Ed
ward Waugh; Clerk OF Course, K.
Tweed; Starter, James Underwood. All
are gentlemen of experience and Of
personal integrity. Several of them
are already in the city. Starter I'm
derwood, in talking with a Register
reporter last night, expressed entire
satisfaction with the track 1T is
probably the finest half-mile track
have ever SEEM he said. ut is wide,
the turns are easy. and the track is
fast. Wheeling people viii see some
very fast races at the Fair grounds"
The meeting will attract a great
many strangers to the city. Repre-
sentatives Of the club are now in
Pittsburg, where they are trying to ar
range for special train to leave that
city every morning, returning in the
evening. If the special train is not
granted, the company will offer low
rates during the meeting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
SIMPSONS REPORT
Does Not Credit the Reports Of
Friction Betw 4eD the American and
Cuban Armies.

Washington, July 21.-The anxiously
awaited report of Admiral Sampson
on the great fight with Cervera's squd-
ron is now on the way here by the
cruiser st. Paul, under Captain Sigsbee.
which left Santiago day before yester-
day. The trip to New York is about
three or four days, SO that the report IS
likely to be in the hands of the depart
ment by next Saturday or Sunday. At
ter going over 1t the officials will make
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
he house guest of Mrs. John Topping,

the house guest of Mrs. John Topping,
at her home in Leatherwood, w. Va.
Roadmaster Moran, of the c., l.. &
w, was in town yesterday.
O. N. Kahn and niece, Miss Jessie
Knots, stopped over here yesterday on
their way to Cleveland to visit friends
and relatives.
Postmaster Wiley, of Flushing, was
in town yesterday.
Mr. Clump, of Cleveland, travelling
agent for the Travellers Insurance Com
pany, was in town yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
BOMBARDMEN TO BEGIN.
Reported that Dewey is Ready to Take
Manila at Once.

Reported that Dewey is Ready to Take
Manila at Once.
MANILA, July is, via Hong Kong, July
I.-Unless the Spaniards surrender in the
meantime, Rear Admiral Dewey will bonn
bard the Notifications of Manila by the
end of this week, provided the troops are
ready to take possession Immediately
The First regiment is already in the field
at Paranaque, two miles from Manila
The Spaniards are reported to have been
buoyed up by the hope that the Cadiz
fleet, due here on the 18th. would arrive
soon, but the news Of the destruction of
Cervera's squadron brought here ,yester-
day by the Japanese cruiser Nanaiwa,
may lead them to surrender. The insur-
gents are constantly harassing the Span
iards on both sides of the city, but they
are checked by the big guns of the Ma
late and Santa Misa forts.
The second detachment OF the American
expeditionary force arrived in excellent
condition, though four died on the voy-
age,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
IT'S ALL OFF.
The Franchise Does Not Come to Wheel
ing - Springfield Sports Come to the
Rescue and Put Up the Money.

The Franchise Does Not Como to Wheel
ing - Springfield Sports Come to the
Rescue and Put Up the Money.
Special to the Register.
ngfeld, Ohio, July 21.-The fran
chise of the Springfield club will be
retained here, through the action of
meeting of old stockholders and other
prominent citizens, who paid the guar
antee of $500 cash to President Pow
ers, and promised to see that the play
ers and the expenses CT the club were
paid from he2eeforth.
The business men made a strong plea
for the franchise, and put up the
money, SO the matter was settled late
tonight.
President Powers returns home to-
i. morrow, and Lew Whistler will be
manager of the team.
One of the obstacles of transferring
the franchise to Wheeling was the re-
fusal of the Wheeling parties to as
sumo liabilities for salaries from July
18th.
The above telegram was received at
an early hour this morning, and con-
firmed the information received earlier
through number of private kilograms
to this city.
Mr.. Howell, who has acted through
out the negotiations for the franchise
i'll very fair and sportsmanlike man.
ner, had completed all arrangements
for playing here tomorrow, and had
gone SO far as to advertise the games.
Tickets were sent to SpriRg ield for
fourteen men. A force of men was
put to work ON the grounds, with a
view to getting everything in shape.
Mr.. Howell was very busy during the
day.
Late in the afternoon he dropped
Into chair in his Office. While sitting
there messenger boy rushed in with
a telegram. 1t was dated Springfield,
Ohio, and read:
All off. | am restrained from trans
ferring franchise. Players also refuse
20 go. VIII write. G.. B. POWER"
Mr.. Howells' plans were all upset.
and it is not difficult to understand
the frame of mind in which he was
placed by the telegram Nothing more
was heard from President Power.
In the absence of full explanation
OF what TRANSFERRED in Springfield. and
pending such explanation, fair minded
people of Wheeling will suspend judg-
ment IN the matter. The transaction
looks queer" and unless a sufficient
explanation can be made, the Interstate
base ball league will lose all the friends
1t ever had in Wheeling. AS it is.
there is well-defned suspicion that
Wheeling has been getting the worst
OF it, all along, a suspicion which is
entirely justified
The mention of restraint in Mr.. Pow
er's telegram, is understood to apply
to an action in court, and probability
is lent to this view by the fact that A
Springfield hotel keeper wired Mr..
Howell, asking him to make a bid for
the franchise. 1t is possible that Pres
ident Power was enjoined from trans
ferring the club