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Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-08-13
CANADA,s OPPORTUNITY.

During my short visit to Ontario
have been much impressed with the
opportunities which this province offers
to social reformers.
In many respect, it offers more pro-
missing field than the United States
does at present, and it should be taken
advantage Of by the wide-awake think
ers and reformers OF this country.
There is a tide in the affairs of ma
tions. which. taken at the flood. leads
on to Socialism.
In Canada there is no war-frenzy to
set the people dancing around the bull
letin-boards like beetles on hot stove.
There are no regiments marching to
the front. nor no ambulance trains COM
ing back to attract the attention Of the
citizens from the industrial war that is
raging at home.
There are no Manila massacres. or
Santiago scalping raids, to stir up the
latent ferocity Of the people. and to
render them unfit for quiet reflection
and debate.
And what is even more than all this,
the real industrial battle between labor
and capital has not really begun yet in
Canada and the middle and upper
classes are still whore they can be
reached by the arguments of Socialist
lecturers and writer, Herbert n.
Cas-on.
The new city repairs department. of
Boston is working eight hours per day.
and seven on saturday for from $40
to $500 day. The city is now putting
up its own mill machinery for the CON
struction Of doors posts, window frames
and sashes Commonwealth.
Bellamy's great book, Equality"
s1.25
You can get Equality" and IN
DUsTRIAL FREEDOM one year for
SljC
t. Write to treasurer concerning
Address communica-
tions for publication to the editor.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-08-13
WORDS OF CHEER
From Our Members and From Other
Patriots.
His Heart Is Right, Anyway.

His Heart Is Right, Anyway.
| wish to subscribe $l5 of fire stock.
While l am not a member my heart
is in the movement, and | can see
what predicament you would be in
without insurance. You do not say
what amount should be paid; if you
desire more | will subscribe more.
Nebraska. E. l. M.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-08-13
Likes the Saw Mill Idea.
J. G.. Smart.

1t is my earnest wish that the whole
membership of the B c should real
ize the Importance of the saw mill
project and do their duty and then
with pride and satisfaction see how
easily it is accomplished by united
action. We most heartily congratu-
late the brothers at Equality for
heroic efforts at starting that enter
prise.
Oregon. Ivar Sabo.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-08-13
Better Late Than Never.

Some time ago | saw a notice of
our insurance plan. 1t is an extra
good one. | have been somewhat neg
ligent in the matter: so now put me
down for five shares. | hope every
member will prove his or her sincerity
by pledging insurance.
Ohio. r. G.. Sabin.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-08-13

\ workingman's child was killed by
a street car in Jersey City. n. j. Par
ents sued for damages and were award
ed $1,000. Corporation went into the
Court of Appeals and had the sum cut
down to 81 ,OCO but plaintiff was given
the option of demanding another trial
in the lower court. Again the case was
tried, and again verdict for 5000
was given by jury. Thereupon the
corporation went into the Supreme
Court. and Judge Gummere. of that
court, ruled: The law is plain and
every sentimental verdict of this nature
will be set aside by me. lam president
in the case. 1t is all right to bring in
verdict for nominal damages. such as
six cents or dollar. That / would a.
low 70 stand: a. the railroad company.
for instance. that might have caused
the death. could better stand the cost.
probably. than the plaintiff" The
wise Judge also said: "Children are an
expense a. Il rule, and not a pecuniary
benefit TO their parents. Yet it is gem
orally accepted that the larger a mans
family is the more likely is he to die
rich" We know of no other way 70
pull such plutocratic fang- and make
them helpless except with the pinchers
Of the revolutionary, class-awakeued
labor vote cleveland Citizen.
The representative system makes all
issues obscure TO the voter. It IS "a dis
orderly method of getting popular en-
pre~sion-. Direct legislation isolates
each question from every other and
puts il before the voter in the most sim
pie and direct form. This is the order
Iy method, Oak Rurali.t
State organizer Of Kentucky. r. D.
Festner, of Covington, wishes to
start an Industrial school for boys
under the auspices of the 3 c c.
Parties interested should address
Bro. Festner at SOB Pike ST.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-08-13
Laundry Machinery Needed.

We very much need y inch extrac-
tor, and would like any laundry
machinery which is in good working
order.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-08-13

There il one great issue in the pres
ent campaign worth fighting for the
Initiative and Referendum Eeiormem
of South Dakota can well afford tomake
almost amy sIcridca TO secure the adop-
tion of this ann nd rent. Let the demo-
Gratis have half tie offices. if they viii
support this. ] would DE willing to
give them AN the offices IL they would
insure its adoption. .Ex.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-08-13

"a THE subscription price of IN
pusrRIAI. FREEDOM from this date
will be SO cents a year to everybody
alike: % cents for six months.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-08-13

q Write to treasurer concerning
subscriptions. Address communiea-
tions for publication to the editor.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-08-13

Bellamy's great book, Equality"
S12j.
You can get Equality" and IN
DUsTRIAL FREEDOM one year for
Sl.JC
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27
ROBBERS FOILED
The Plucky Deed offs Man whom Ne.
sroes Attempt to Rob:

Macon, Ga, December PA special
to The Telegraph from Valdosta, Ga,
says: The Atlantic, Valdosta and West
ern railroad has a camp near Halow
in C1inch county. about thirty miles
from here. This was pay day. The
chief engineer, Mr.. c. r. Gerard, had
come into town to get the money to pay
of h hands. He secured about 81, 900.
He rode out Of town on horseback and
his direction was toward the Okefeno-
kee swamp, although he was some dis
lance from it. He was not aware that
anybody was near,-when suddenly
eight negroes rushed out of a thick
clump of bushes n leveled pistols at
him. They demanded his money and
showed that they intended to kill him
il necessary.
AS Mr.. Gerard gazed into the muz-
zie of a deadly pistol, he felt that he
was in a dangerous place. He replied:
We'll, boys. you have the drop on me.
l suppose there is no use of my resist
ing your demands" He felt in his
pocket as IL to draw out a package. In
stead OF money, he brought forth
his pistol and il came out belching
lead. The r~ing1eader fell at the first
shot and the next shot knocked u an
other. Two more shots were fired by
Mr. Gerard as his horse dashed away.
air. Gerard was shot at several times
by the negroes, but they were frus-
trated.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27

What is the use of making a better
article than Cur competitor if you
cannot get a better price for it?
Ans.-As there is no difference in
the price the public will buy the bet
ter. so that while our profits may be
smaller on a single sale they Will be
much larger in the aggregate.
How car you get the public to know
your make is the best?
If both articles are brought promi-
nently before the public both are GER
tain to be tried and the public will
very quickly pass judgment on them
and use only the better one.
This explains the large sale of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. The people
have been using it for years and have
found that it can always be depended
upon. They may occasionally take up
with some fashionable novelty put
forth with exaggerated claims, but are
certain to return to the one remedy
that they know to be reliable, and for
coughs, colds andc roup there is moth
ing equal to Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. For sale by r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27
A LONG TRANCE ENDED
A Lady Awakened from a Five m Onths
Sleep by Hypnotism

milwaukee,, Wis, December 23.-Tony
Brosheit, a. young woman % years of
age, who has been in a trance for the
past five months at her home in this
city, was brought to her normal condi-
ton through the influence of hypno-
tiSm.
Miss Brosheit retired as usual in her
apartments on the 23rd of July last.
On the following morning when ii was
time to awaken she kept on sleeping
and, though at times she would open
her eyes, she seemed unconscious to her
surroundings. The case has baffied
many physicians. AT last an appiica-
ton OF suggestive Therapeutics" a
form OF ~hypnotism, was tried and the
patient today was successfully brought
out of her long trance. Though very
weak, she is able to say a few words
to those around her. She has been
kept alive with liquid food.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27

Raleigh News and Observer: II Is
said that there are over 200 convfcts
in the state prison now who are mi
nors. many OF them mere boys. Ac-
cording TO Warden Russeirs statement
these boys begin to get worse as soon
as they come TO the prison. Only his
week one little white boy, eleven years
old, and small for his age. at that, was
received at n prison to serve a FIVE
year sentence.
Monroe Enquirer: A little I3-year-oid
daughter OF Mr.. Aaron Cook who lives
on Mr. A. Z. Armfield's plantation In
Buford township. Vas standing by a
fire In a cotton field last Friday and
her clothing caught on fire. She ran
toward her home. and as she ran she
thought OF a ditch not far away. She
ran as fast as she outd toward the
ditch and dropped exhausted on It's
banks. Her little brother tried with all
his might TO save his sister, burning
his little hands trying to- tear her burn
Ing clothing from her. but he could not
save her. This poor little suffering girl
fingered a few hours and died.
The people will expect too much will
expect the impossible. Of this legisIa-
ture. That 1t will live up to every
pledge made by the democratic party
in its platform and in the campaign
is not to be doubted. Ii will put every
state department and institution over
which IL has control on a footing OF
honesty and efficiency. IL will rectify
every legislature wrong perpetrated by
the fusion legislature OF '95 and 80. Ii
will hold taxation and public expenses
with an enlightened and capable public
service; but IL cannot do what legisla-
ton is powerless to accomplish.-Wash
ingtou Messenger. n
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27
The first Step In the Line of Progress
Wilmington N. c., December "a.

Wilmington N. c., December "a.
To The Messenger:
AS a citizen of Wilmington, whose in
terest, are permanently identified with
our city, it is but natural that 1 should be
solicitous for it's growth and proper
development. We are simply fifty
years behind the times in what is es-
sential to make a commercial and resi-
Dental city.
The first step is a comprehensive and
adequate sewerage system, and the
topography of u city aids and invites
it. The next step, is to pave our
streets and build sidewalks and cross
walks, and beautify and adorn the city.
We need this for ourselves, and owe it
to ourselves. If we expect our city to
grow, as we fondly hope it may, we
must make it inviting. We may ex-
haust ourselves in praise of our climate.
the stranger in search of a home,
says:
"Oh, yes, your climate is delightful,
but look at your streets, and sidewalks;
they are simply horrid. / do not want
to put money into a town that looks
as this one does"
There is no necessity for this condi-
ton of things. Other cities have a
bonded debt for internal improvements.
Why not the city of Wilmington? They
are made to shine, become inviting;
are sought after, property increases in
value, to three or four times the bonded
debt, and instead of being a drug on the
market, as it now is in the city of VIII
mington, it has an active value, which
increases as the city grows, and the
bonded debt proves to be a permanent
blessing.
Now is the time to move onward and
upward. Place the finances of our city
in the hands of our responsible business
men. We don't want politics, or mere
politicians. We want business men. |
who know what q dollar is worth. |
AND HOW TO EXPEND 1T, and who
will see that it is done honestly and
intclligently, and done now.
VIM. E. WORTH. J
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27
Fighting Between Spanish and Philip.
pinOs

a dispatch received here from Iloilo,
of Panaya, several engagements have
taken place between the Spaniards and
the insurgents and many of the latter
have been killed or wounded.
1t is asserted that A%guinaldo has
cabled to the government, saying he
will shortly release the Spanish pris-
oners in the hands of the insurgents.
This statement, however, has not been
confirmed.
The minister of the colonies. Senior
,iiron. announces that the payment of
the coupons of the Cuban mortgage
has been assured.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27

Burlington, VT. December "a
Twelve acres, containing 11,0e0. 900 feet
Of lumber. a planning mill. eight sheds
and a large quantity Of machinery, the
property Of the Shepard & Morse Lum-
Der Company, OF Boston and this city.
were swept by fire today, causing a loss
estimated at $50, 900.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27
Many lover

Has turned with disgust from an 9TH
erwise TOvable girl with an offensive
breath. Harris Glover Root Tea puri-
fies the breath by its action on the
bowels, ETC., as nothing else will. Sold
for years on absolute guarantee. Price
Is cts. and 30 cts. r. r. Rellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27

Acting Assisting Surgeons Molly
neaux Turner and Ebert e. Persons,
have been ordered from this city to Au-
gusta Ga, for assignment to duty.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27

She Reached Port Yesterday After.
noou-she In a Dandy ship and the
Reserves are I'm high Feathers
something About the Hornet-HHer
War Record Was Gallant
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27
Great Reduction In Porto RIcan
Budget

San Juan. December 24.-Geueral
Guy V. Henry, the military governor OF
Porto Rico, reduces the budget for lex:
year from 1000. 600 pesos. as under tn.
Spanish regime. to LOO. 900 pesos. He
asks for authority to apply the custom
house revenue 10 the Improvement OF
roads and the cleaning OF cities.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27

Greensboro boys will not be permit
ed to shoot firecrackers on the streets
during the holidays.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-14
HOUSTON DAILY posi- TUESDAY MORNING. JUNE IA 1898

at Fort Sam Houston and the third for
the Knights OF Pythias regiment In Texas.
All ara meeting with encouraging success.
Sergeant Hutchinson is expected in tonight
TO enlist more mon for the Light Guard TO
make up maximum company.
W. II. Strawder colored. who has or
ganized a company OF colored men. called
the Ferguson Rifles. had them in readiness
for some time. and offered them both 10
the National and State authorities. re-
ceived telegram from Colonel Crane, the
commanding officer Of the Ninth immune
regiment at New Orleans that the com
rany can not be accepted now. but that he
will be here next week TO make some def
mite arrangement in regard 10 the COM
pany. 10 the meantime the company is
being maintained at Captain Strawder's
expense and on account OF delay In accept
ance he will need assistance to maintain
his men. They were out drilling last night
and presented quite soldierly appearance
Recruits for this company are being en-
listed at No 20l Milan street
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-14
TRAGIC SUICIDE.
FRED SLACK SHOOTS OFF THE TOR
OF his HEAD.
A Market Gardener MT Bray's bayou
Supposed To lie Dcmcnted.
An Inquest.

tragic suicide occurred yesterday In
the Bray's bayou neighborhoodl about three
niles out OF the city
The victim was Fred Slack, young Eng
lishman about 20 years Of age, engaged in
market gardening.
Al the noon hour Mrs. Annie RustenbHck
carried Slack his dinner, ns was her custom
He was then sitting in a chair. with Il sim
gle barrel shotgun close BY mis- side. He
acted strangely, and when asked the cause,
simply told Mrs. Rustenbach that she had
better look out.
She went home and room after heard a
gun fire at Stacks place. on going back 10
the house where he lived she and other
neighbore found Slack with the top of bis
head shot Off sliffening in the thrces OF
death.
He never spoke, but left an inconerent
Lote, pointing to the conclusion tina, his
mind was unbalanced. He also mad an
hallucnaton that detectives were after
lin.
The deceased came to this county about
nine years ago
Justice Fitze held the Inquest, finding u
verdict in accordance with The above facts.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-14
RYAN DEFEATED WEST
FIGHT FOR THE WELTERWEIGHT
CHAMPIONSHIP.
Ryan Outclnsscd His Man, but West
Was Game aud Took an Awful
Lot of Punishment,

New York, June 13.-Tommy Ryan OF SYRIA
cuse, n. Y, met and easily defeated Tommy
West of this city tonight, in the fourteenth
round of a twenty round contest for the well
terwoight championship of the world.
Ryan outclnsscd his man. West was game
to the core and took an awful lot of hammer
ing
Ryan's hackers laid odds on their man and
took all the money in sight
The referee, Charley White let the match
so as far as humanity would permit and
and awarded the fight to Ryan, there was
general satisfaction among the spectators.
Ryan looked exceedingly fit and well and
said he weighed l47 pounds West was also
in splendid shape and weighed l52 pounds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-14
Ladies' Reading Cluh

through tho courtesy OF Mrs. NJ. G.
Howe, her parlors will be opened this
AFTERNOON for the meeting of the Ladies'
Reading club, and the members will be
happy to assemble asain at this the first.
nest and last real home of the club.
The correspondent OF The Post who saye
an account, OF the last meeting of the club
regrets that coming late. she did not herr
MIS- b, A. Randolph's essay on 'sMoun,
vernon" and did not learn that this paper
was ON the programme OF the afternoon
until too late TO amend the report,
Mrs. Randolph. although exceedingly
busy with the entertainment given by The
Cadets OF st. Andrew, which took place
that same evening. not oaiy found time to
prepare her essay but, with that artistic
taste which characterizes her. executed
some dainty little sketches Of the home OF
Washington, which she presented TO those
present as souvenirs OF the afternoon.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-14
TO RUN THE PRIMARIES.
The Finance Committee Meets nnd
Levics Assessments.

Levics Assessments.
The finance and assessment committee OF
the county democratic executive committee
met last night for tho purpose OF liking an
assessment upon the candidates to pay the
expenses of the democratic day primaries
to be held throughout the county on July 4.
There were present Chairman Spencer
Hutchins, j. W. Kavanaugh, r. l.. Dick
son. w. c. Teal. p. S. Banner, I. j.
Baker and Charles Newman.
An assessment was levied upon the diff
ferent candidates 70 Pay the cost Of hold
Ing the primaries, printing the official bal
lot. etc. The assessments range from 50
to sl25, graded according to the relative
values of the offices. the lowest being
against the justices and constablcs OF the
country precincts, the highest being against
the candidates for sheriff.
The names of no candidate will be placed
upon the official ballot until his assess
ment is paid and no ballot will BE- permtte
at the polls except the official bllo; that
viii be issued by the executive committee.
All assessments must be in not later than
8 y. m. Saturday. June 25, They may be
banded in to Treasurer Baker at any time
between now and that date
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-14
-
THE PATRIOTIC CONCERT.
Ladies AZ work selling TIckcts-The
Decorations.

The ladies auxiliary Of the ticket soil
ing committee Of tho patriotic concert met
at tho parlors Of the Capitol Hotel yes
Ryan, chairman, presiding Among the la
dies present were Mrs. George H. Porter,
Mrs NJ. f. Bryan, Mrs. f. A. Reichardt.
Mrs Charles pescay. Mrs. o. I. Holt,
Mrs l.. I. Noyes. Mrs. j. T. Brady, Mrs.
W. V X. Watson. Mrs. G.. c. Beavens
Mrs j. h W0ties Mrs w e. Kendall.
Mrs Craig and Miss May Cunningham.
All OF the ladies took a certain amount
OF tickets. which they VIII dispose OF TO
lheir friends ana acquaiutances. other
members of this committee can secul e
tickets for sale by calling upon Secretary
rom Richardson at the BUSINESS League
under the Hutchins House
M4. D. I Holt, chairman of the decora-
on'commttee, requests her committee 20
meet at thu Auditorium W edn snay morn
ing at 10 o'clock 1t is the especial desire
OF the decoration committee that the moth
ers, wives. sisters, sweethearts. friends a Id
acduaintances of the Houston soldier boys
furnish all the palm. flowers and other
decorative material to beautity the Audi
forum On the evening of tho patriotic con
cert
Such decorations are expected to be
brought to the Auditorium Thursday not
later than p. M.
All those who can donate flags, bunting
ana other material for decorating the Audi
forum and can conveniently dalivcr the
same to tho Houston Business League this
afternoon Will please do so. Those who
can not, please telephone No. 5li and he
nags VIII be called for. 1t is especially
desired that all flags and other valuaLle
decoration be plainly marked by the donors
so that they may be returned promptly
great many people who will attend the
concert viii carry with them small nag
and wave the same during the singing of
America The participants in this concert
are especially anxious that every member
OF the audience bring flag,
The programme Will begin promptly at
$50 and it is desired that all be in their
seats at that time,
beautiful souvenir programme VIII be
presented to each and every. one Nro at
tends the patriotic concert
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-14

ANU WILL TRY TO M0NOP0LIZE IT.
IL Rests with Our Merchants. How
ever. to Say whether They VIII
submit to Such Action.

Ths merchants of Houston and Calves
ton In the retention OF their coast trade
An immense volume of business has been
done by both cities with Brownsville, Cor
pus Christi Rockport and their tributaries
but recently las already announced in The
Post) the steamers plying between this
section and the points mentioned have been
chartered by tho government for transpor-
tation purposes. thereby cutting of the
water communication and traffic between
here and the coast.
There is not single steamer now run
ming between Houston or Galveston and
the three coast towns above mentioned. II
is true we are connected with Corpus
Christi Rockport and intermediate towns
by the Arkansas Pass railway, but whether
that road can successfully hold the trade
for this territory against the water rates
Of our rivals. is a question of much mo-
ment.
The New Orleans merchants, alive to
the occasion. have now entered the field for
the Texas coast trade. and-taking advan-
tage OF the tuation-propose to establish
line OF schooners between the Crescent
City and Brownsville hoping thereby to
wrest from Houston and Galveston the
large and increasing coast trade which
rightfully belongs here.
A hint to our home merchants Is. or
ought to be. sufficient TO arouse them to
proper action in the premises and hence
The Post directs their attention to this i'm
rort.nt ra4,m