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age. The salary paid depends on the line
of steamers.
COURSE IN NAvIGATION-P. II.
l., City. A course in navigation in San
Francisco costs from $40 70 SIS; the dura-
ton Of such a course depends upon the
previous knowledge the applicant has and
his ability to comprehend what is
taught; about two months will enable a
prlght young man 10 master the studies.
Experience is obtained by practical work
on ship.
ANTS-M. X, City. It is said that bo-
rax, powdered. sprinkled around infested
places will drive away or exterminate red
or black ants. A plate creased with lard
deposited where the ants congregate will
attract them and they will stick 10 the
iard. IL is then an easy matter To destroy
the pest and reset the plate. II the house
Is new, it is possible that the ants were
brought there In some parcel or I'm some
old truck brought from another house.
INVITATION TO WEDDING-J. w. T.
X. City. writer on etiquette says on
the subject of invitations TO weddings:
An answer 10 an invitation 10 a wedding
Is not necessary. People living at a dis
lance receiving such invitation fnclose
their cards and send by mail Those who
live in the locale where the wedding takes
place and cannot attend either send their
CARDS by messenger or else leave such for
the bride within a few days after the
wedding"
CHAPPED HANDs-M. X, City. NThe
following is given as a means 10 cure
chapped hands: Wash the hands with
fine soap, and before removing the soap
scrub the hands with tablespoonful OF
Indian meal. rinsing thoroughly with soft
tepid water, using little meal each time.
except the last; wipe the hands perfectly
dry; then rinse them in very little wa
ter containing a teaspoOnful of pure
glycerin, rubbing the hands together
unti the water has evaporated. The
Will irritate instead OF healing
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION-E
Martinez. Cal. The State Board of Educa-
ton of California is composed of II. T.
Gage, Governor: Thomas J. Kirk Super-
intendent of Public Instruction; BENJAMIN
Ide Wheeler. president Of the University
OF California; Elmer z. Brown, professor
or pedagogy, University of California:
John McNaughton. president Of the nor
NAL school at San Jose: Edward T. Pierce
president of the normal school at Los
Angeles; Minor l.. Seymour, acting presi-
dent OF the normal school at Chico; Sam
school at San Diego, and DR.. Fred l..
Burk. president of the normal school in
San Francisco.
GENERAL OTIS AND STAFF d.
City The following named compose the
personal staff OF Major General Otis at
Manila: Chief Of staff. Brigadier General
Twentieth Infantry; First Lieutenant T.
w. Sladen, Fourteenth Infantry; First
Lieutenant d. s.. Stanley Twenty-second
Infantry; adjutant, Lieutenant Colonel
Thomas II. Barry: inspector general
Lieutenant Colonel E. A. Darlington;
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ADJUSTMENTS.

orpheum-Vaudevfle.
Columbia
Callf1rnia-'Ihe sporting Duchess
liroi-'-ayallerla" and 'Paglaccl."
Grand Opera House-''Eyang
Acazar-'Saiuts and Sinners
Aihamhra-'In OLD Kentu
Chutes. Zoo Theater-VaudeylIe afternoon
olympia corner Mason Ellis streets-specialties.
Central Park-Steeplechase Coney Island.
Panorama Battle OF Manila Bay. street, near
Eighth.
decoration park-Rasehsu to-day.
Oakland Raretrack-Races
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-02

There is disposition the part OF Washington
officials to make General Wood the surgeon general
OF the United States army This seems ominous
in conjunction with the report that the Cubans are
determined to revolt. Their anatomy has not been
studied for nothing by General Wood
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-02

The trouble with the Harpers seems to have been
due to belief that they had sure thing and so they
neglected to keep up with the age in the way OF
machinery and business methods The new manage
ment purposes to begin by equipping the business
with an up-to-date plant and may therefore be ex-
pected to flourish, for plant suited to the age is
plant that will grow.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-02

From the way Congressman talking il would
be assumed that this session is TO be strictly business
for the fact that the American people have
heard many Congressman talk before and talk in
the same way
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-02

British generals continue to claim victories in their
reports from South Africa but still there is nothing
in them which incnes the folks at home to have a
OF thanksgiving.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-02

If Governor Gage could hide himself from public
view successfully he hides public documents
from inspection it IS not likely that any one would
demand an order OF court for him to show himself
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-02

Another accident that would have been frightful in
its sacrifice of human life has been narrowly averted
on the Oakland mole II this sort of thing continues
local booksellers will be selling mutues the chances
OF safe ride on Southern Pacific trains
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-02

Special information supplied daily 70
business houses and public men by the
Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's). $40 Mont
gomery street. Telephone Main lO42
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-02

RAISING THE RENT-Subscribe
City. When a landlord intends TO raise
the rent of tenant he must give at least
fifteen days notice OF his Intention 20
do so.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-02

The piemakers of New England and New York
have organized trust. This ought to bring the
pains and dscomforts of dyspepsia within the reach
OF even the poorest.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-02

MINT MARK-C. H.. City. The mint
mark ID" which appears only on gold
coins. represents the issue from the mint
AT Dahlonega, Ga, which was established
in 1885 and closed in 1861.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-02

There is a rumor that the President will send TO
this Congress one OF the longest messages on rec
ord. but the rumor is not based upon absolutely
authority can still hope for better things.
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

NANCE O'NEIL-J. NJ. City. Nance
O'Nei' is the stage name of Gertrude
Iamson
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-02

II is a safe assertion that nowhere on the planet
was there brighter, better, happier beautiful
Thanksgiving day than that which shone for San
Francisco
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-02

1t IS about even betting whether the Boer besegers
or the British believers will get into Ladysith first
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-02

Time to send your Eastern friends Towns
end california glace fruits, soc 10. In fire.
etched boxes. go Market. Palace Hotels
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-02

FOURTH STREET CARS-O. A. T., AL
ameda, Cal. The Ellis-street cars ran
| down Fourth street to Townsend for the
first time on the nth of August. 1896
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-02

of which she would like TO 60 The duty
of a stewardess is to look after the wants
OF the female passengers during the vOy
age. The salary paid depends on the line
of steamers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-02

TARANTULAS-F. H.. Midway. Cal.
Tarantulas may be preserved by injecting
into the body preparation OF six parts OF
corrosive sublimate to 100 parts OF water
placing the object in the position desired
and allowing ii to dry
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-02

Candy plum puddlnss. Townsend.s.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-02
THE TRICHINA CASE.
Docem60r >, 1899.

The Remarkable Discovery by Two San Francisco Physicians
Rachael Ash and Miss wishtmsn.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-02
George G. Eide Missing

Large assortment nut tafies. Townsend.s..
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-02

STEWARDESS-S., City. person de-
string to go as stewardess on board of an
ocean steamer must make application at
the office of the line of steamers on one
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-02
THE LATEST WONDER COMPRESSED AIR

FICTION FASHIONS. DRAMATIC STARS. AND MANY OTHER
INTERESTING FEATURES ALL BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-02

LAUNDRY JOURNAL-A Subscriber
City. There is no paper published in San
Francisco devoted exclusively to the laun-
dry trade. The only one of that class pub
lished in the United States. according 10
Rowells newspaper directory, is THE
Starch Room" printed in Chicago.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-02

CAPE NOME-W., Philo. Cal. Cane
Nome is distant from st. Michael approxi-
mately 100 miles. 1t is northwest OF ST
Michael. The cape, IL is said, was named
for an English lieutenant named Nome
who. while out with a surveying party
many years ago. discovered the point OF
land.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-02

NEW YORK MEMS STANDS
Whidorf-AstOria HOtels 4. BrentanO, 81 UnioT
Square, Murray HiIl Hotel.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-02

CHICAGO NEWS STANDS
sherman House. 4. o. News Co; Grcnt North
ern Hotels Fremont House; Auditorium Hotel
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-06-22

came exhausted. After demanding an adj
mission several times he attempted to
force his way in. He drew his revolver,
but before he could use it he was seized by
Aguinaldo's guards and one of them nam
ed Ney stabbed him several times, it is
said. Gen. Luna's aid, who was near him,
rushed to the generals rescue, but was
seized and disarmed. Luna died a few
minutes after being stabbed.
1t is said that Luna had become so i'm
Fortunate in his demands on Aguinaldo
for power and increased authority, that
the Filipino leader decided that Lunas
death was necessary for his personal
safety and the Filipino cause. The major
generals commission was merely bait
to throw Luna off his guard and render
his assassination a comparatively easy
matter There is open rejoicing among
the Filipinos in Manila that Luna is no
longer capable Of making trouble. He was
noted throughout his career for produc-
ing discord and mischief wherever he was.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-06-22
WILL DAZZLE PARIS.
AMERICANS PLAN TO EXHIBIT
THREE STAR ATTRACTIONS
Pixies Peak in Solid Go1d-VisAt0rs to
the Exposition Will Also See Model
Trolley Limes in Service-New Legal
Code for Porto Rico.

At a recent meeting of Commissioner
Peck and members of the staff of the New
York Office Of the United States commits
sioners to the Paris exposition it was an
nounced that this country would have
three star attractions at the exposition.
These features will be: A nugget OF virgin
gold weighing one and two-thirds tons,
valued at 81, 200, 600, nodded in an exact
miniature Of Pixies Peak; an American
trolley line six miles long from the Amer
lean landing to the national building down
the Seine; a pier landing, where Anerl-
cans will take steamers carrying the
American flag for the Vincennes Woods.
E. w. Runyon, the California State COM
missioner, said that California had appro-
priated $4,000 for the exhibition al
ready, the largest amount given by any
State, and would put up 100000 more If
assurances were given that adequate re-
turns would be got for the money. Com
missioner Peck suggested that if Califor-
MIA would contribute certain amount to
the general funds it would be given spe-
cial room in the national building. BE
said that this offer would be good to every
State in the Union. No State buildings
will be permitted.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-06-22
TeIe1raphic Brevfties.

Scurvy prevails to an alarming extent in
Alaska.
Said that Japan will try to reclaim Co.
rea from Russia.
Session of the Church of God, Decatur
H., denounced faith cures"
Trolley car, Pittsburg, Pa, collided with
a wagon. Several people injured.
Julia Crosby and her husband disagreed
Osceola, Iowa. She shot him dead.
: Rev Mr.. Webb, Baptist minister, com
mitted suicide, Cisco, Texas. Insane.
Trial of Paul Zeltner, Bowling Green,
Ohio, for killing Attorney Westenhaver
began Monday.
Isaac Reck and daughter, Mrs. Mary J
Cope, Alliance, Ohio, stepped in front OF
an engine. Killed.
Albert c. Allenbrand, Dunkirk, N Y.
drank of 100 bottles Of pop last week
Died in commissions.
Geo Smith, ''Pittsburg Phil" is report
ed to have won $4,000 or 100000 on his
horse, Lothario, at Gravesend.
John w. Brown was shot and instantly
killed by Gabe Slow, his father-in-law
near Front Royal, KY, while Brown was
endeavoring to kill his own wife. Slow
Tas acquitted.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-06-22

r. G. Dun & Co.'s weekly review Of
trade says: ut is one of the frequent par
adoxes of business that the one thing
which now makes prices rise is the only
thing that clouds the future. They rise
In iron and wheat because scarcity is
feared, but the scarcity if prolonged and
real, would much impair prosperity. In
wheat it does not seem to be real nor in
iron lasting, and meanwhile other ele-
ments of prosperity continue potent. 1t is
q great thing in money markets that ex-
ports of gold have caused no apprehen-
sion, because recognized as mere borrow
ings by foreign bankers, the May return
of foreign commerce showing exports
$23,OOO,OOO larger than imports, in spite
of a decrease of SO cents in the export
price of wheat, and large increase in
imports. Failures for the week have been
1876 in the United States against 233 last
year, and IS in Canada, against 20 last
year"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-06-22
WILLS FORTUNE TO SOLDIERS.
Wealthy Nurse Leaves Property to
Meu Who Cared for Her.

Wealthy Nurse Leaves Property to
Meu Who Cared for Her.
Samuel Scull of Mays Landing, N. j.,
and 81. s. Smith, whose home is in Utah,
were both members Of the Twelfth regi-
ment, U. 8. A., and took part in the battle
at Santiago. Typhoid malaria attacked
them after the fight and they were subse-
quently sent to the hospital at Fort Nc
Pherson, Ga. Miss Annie E. Thompson,
Red Cross nurse, who had volunteered
for hospital duty in Boston, nursed both
Of the young soldiers through their illness.
Then she broke down and they in turn did
everything in their power for her. Even
tually Miss Thompson went to Kansas
where she owned some property. She then
suffered relapse and died. 1t has now
been discovered that she was wealthy
woman, and by her will she has left to
Scull and Smith, share and share alike,
large hotel in ST. Louis, valued at S4O,-
O0O
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-06-22
HOW THE WAR FUND WAS SPENT
Little of the $5o,ooo,Ooo Appropri-

Little of the $5O,OOO,OOO Appropri-
ated by Congress Now Remains.
Little of the $50,00O,000 appropriated
by Congress before the war with Spain,
and made available until July /, remains
in the treasury. Allotments made by the
President exceed that sum by $oS,2lG9O,
but as the War Department has little
more than 100000 of its allotment on
hand no deficiency will be created. Others
appropriations were made by Congress for
the army and navy during the war, but
| it was found necessary to also utilize the
$5O,OOO,OOO.
AS the war with Spain was primarily
| naval struggle, most of the money appro-
priated in preparation was spent by the
navy. Allotments made by the President
for the Navy Department amounted to
$31, OSS, 5000, and those for the War De
partment to $1S,969, 627.6S, total OF
$50, O5S, 216.90. The Treasury Depart
ment has given out this statement Of the
| allotments made:
NAVY DEPARTMENT.. o 80, 40
Expended for ships, etc. $lt, a59 9o4' 90 90
Ordnance, powder and she'll. |,9lZoo4'%o
af Goal etc s' p 1890 SS347
Establishment Of coaling sta.
STATIONS ... 1,03S, $4,000
| Repairing and converting yes o ooo m
sells into men-of-wa Z,23o,o5ooo
Repairs to machinery Of YES
sells .,.......... ......'.''' 1o0''A'
oonn+s - 17S, 1884. Is
Bureau of navigation. ......... l6l, Oo.UV
Morino corns " JOG, 500. "a
N''i'ne e'i WAR " DEPARTMENT.
Office Of Secretary Of War;. SZzo,ooo'Vo
Ordnance material, powder m
and shell. ................... 9,ool'49t'o"
he ecation anu eASon =. ~ 1855, 900 90
atn = 1889, go 50
ued;cai snnnlies etc, 1920, 10000
| Paymaster's department. 800. 25o,O UO'0o
! Chief signal officer. ........... 23S, 9Oo.0 W.
| Lighthouse board. ............ 7o,OOo.o"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-06-22
MARKET QUOTATIONS.

Chicago-Cattle, common to prime,
$500 to 1913; hogs, shipping grades,
$500 to $500; sheep, fair to choice, 500
to $5.25; wheat, No. red, 75c to 7@c,
corn, No. 2, 34c to 35c; oats, No. 2, 23c
choice creamery, 1Sc to 19c; eggs, fresh
12c to lac; potatoes, choice, soc to 60c
per bushel.
Indianapolis shipping, $500 to
1915; hogs, choice light, 1915 to $500;
sheep, common to choice, $3.50 to $4.75;
wheat, No. red, 73c to 75c; corn, No. z
white, 33c to Soc; oatsv, No. 2 white, 29c
to 30c.
ST. Louis-Cattle, $3.50 to S5.75; hogs,
$500 to $500; sheep, $500 to $3.50;
wheat. No. 2, 76c to 77c; corn, No. z
yellow, 33c to 35c; oats, No. 2. 25c to 26c;
rye, No. 2, SIC to 5Sc.
Cincinnati Cattle, $3.50 to 1913; hogs,
$500 to $500; sheep, $3.50 to S4.oo;
wheat, No. 2, 74c to 75c; corn, NO. z
mixed, 35c to 36c; oats, No. 2 mixed, &c
to 2Sc; rye, No. 2. 64c to 66c.
Detroit-Cattle, $3.50 to 1913; hogs,
$500 to $500; sheep, $3.50 to S4.75;
wheat, No. 2, TIC to 7Sc; corn, NO. Z
yellow, 34c to 36c; oats, No. white, 2Sc
to 29c; rye, &c to 64c.
Toedo-Wheat, No. 2 mixed, 76c to
7Sc; corn, No. 2 mixed, &c to Sac; oats,
No. mixed, 26c to &c; rye, No. 2, SIC
to SOC; clover seed, new, $685. to $3.50.
MISUNDERSTANDING, No. 2 spring, 76c
to TIC; corn, No. 3, 33c to 34c; oats, No
white, 27c to 29c; rye, No. /, SOC to 6Oc;
barley, No. 2, SOC to 41c; pork, mess.
$500 to $3.50.
Buffalo-Cattle. good shipping steers,
$500 to S5.75; hogs. common to choice,
1926 to S425; sheep, fair to choice weth-
ers, $3.50 to $500: lambs, common to
extra, $3.50 to $500.
New York-Cattle, 1926 to $500; hogs,
$500 to $3.50; sheep, $500 to $4.75:
wheat, No. 2 red, 93c to SIC; corn, No.
2, 41c to 42c; oats, No. white, Bic to BIC;
butter, creamery, 15c to 19e. eggs, West
ern, lac to Ice.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-06-22
JAPAN WILL HELP CHINA.

Captured Men of War to Be Returned
to the Celest1a1s.
A well-authenticated story comes from
Japan to the effect that all Of the memoir
war captured from the Chinese in the late
war between the two countries are to be
returned to the Chinese Government. This
is part Of the policy decided on by japan
to protect her neighbor from the lnroads
of the powers. 1t is said that the only
requirement to be made is that emma IN
vest millions in new war vessels to be bullt
under japanese direction. The japanese
Government navy yards will no longer 90
repair work on foreign or native mer-
chantmen, except in cases of emergency
1t is pointed out that private docks have
been constructed sufficient to do the WORK.
Most discouraging reports are reaching
Japan from the plague-stricken districts
Of Formosa. The island is being depopu-
lated to great extent by the terrible DIS
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-06-22
OTIS TO HAVE 5000
President Decides to Give Him More
Men than He Asked.

Under plan that has been arranged be-
tween President Mckinley and the ON
Gals of the War Department, the Amer
can fighting force in the Philippines VIE
be increased to 35, 1000 men, all regulars
by the beginning of the dry season. inns
number is 5000 greater than estimated Oy
Gen. Otis as necessary to queil the lnsuf-
rection. The administration, however
has come to the conclusion that it is better
to have a few more troops than JuS'
enough required for all purposes IN tne,
Philippine campaign.
After a great deal of consideration Of
the subject the determination was reacn-
ed by President Mckinley and his ao-
visers that in order to provide Gen. Olle
with 10000 troops it would be necessary
to give him a surplus number, so the sicA'
wounded and those whose terms or ems
ment had expired would not reduce 'ss
force below the estimate Of the comman'-
ing general. All these additional troops
will be taken from the regular service
plans which the officials consider salts
factory have been prepared, and VIII "
carried into effect when the propel ~ ~.
arrives. Officers on duty at the az
Dartment said that these plans nan Oeea
carefully arranged and would De sub, no
fully executed without detrlment ~ IA
service. The plan likely to be auopIer
RI send two-thirds of nearly every inlG l-s
try regiment and of some OF the c4." .ba
regiments to the Philippines, retaihihss oroo
remaining third Of each regiment lol no 10
service and keeping every organ'%3'4OA
cruited to it's full strength.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-06-22
MORTGAGE LAWS OF ISLANDS.

War Department Distributes Informal
ton to Wou1o-B Be Investors.
Acting Secretary Of War Meiklejohn
has had translated and compiled in pam
phlet form the mortgage law in force in
Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines at
the time of American occupation. The
mortgage law for the islands named is the
same law which has been in force in Spain
for the past thirty years, with only such
minor changes as were required to meet
local contingencies and conditions. The
object of the law was to give q fresh i'm
petus to landed securities which prior to
its adoption were in a languishing condi-
ton. To assist investments of American
capital in Cuba, Porto Rico and the Phil
lppnes it is regarded by Secretary Meikle-
john as quite necessary that investors be
made acquainted with the mortgage laws
of those islands.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-06-22
SECTION MANS HEROIC ACT.

Blase Patrie of Cleveland Fatally
Hurt Trying to Save a Woman.
At Cleveland, Blase Patrie, a railroad
section hand, proved himself hero and
was fatally injured in an attempt to save
a woman from death. Mrs. Jennie Price
was riding a wheel across the Lake Shore
track at the entrance to Gordon Park,
and fell in front of an approaching train.
Patrie, who had been detailed to assist the
fagman at the crossing, ran to Mrs.
Prices assistance, but both he and the
woman were run down. Mrs. Price lost
leg and an arm and suffered fracture of
the skull, while her rescuer was struck by
the pilot Of the engine and was picked up
insensible from a bad wound in the he ad.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-06-22
WILL APPEAL TO PRESIDENT.
Labor LeaEue Opposes Making Army
Clothing i'm eweatshops.

Labor League Opposes Making Army
Clothing in eweatshops.
The United Labor League of Philadel-
phia has taken up the cause of the 5000
seamstresses, mostly soldiers wives, wild
ows and daughters, who complain that the
Government has soldiers clothing made
by contract, taking from them their means
Of livelihood 1t is said about $1,OOO,OOO
worth of contracts are to be given out, and
of so the seamstresses will have no work
at all. President Chance and Mrs. Dey-
ereux of the league assert that the con-
tract work is done in filthy sweatshops
The league proposes making a prompt ap-
peal to President Mckinley to stop the
award of the new $1,OOO,OO0 worth of ad-
vertised contracts and let the 5000 women
do the work at the United States arsenal
in PHILADELPHIA.