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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20
A Letter 27 Yards Long.

THE smallest Letter during the war"
explained a clerk In the Dead Letter
Office to a Washington Star reporter,
was written on the back of a postage
stamp. 1t was a very handsome piece
OF work as far as the work was con-
cerned, and was written by a soldier
In an Ohio regiment The ssrson ad-
dressed could ot-be found, and so il
reached the Dead Letter Office. I'm
fortunately for the writer, he did not
give his name, and so il cannot be re-
turned to him. Though the stamp is
less than an inch square, by the aid of
magnifying glass over three hundred
words can be read. it gives a brief des-
cription or Santiago and of the climate
and tells of the anxiety that prevailed
among the soldier boys to get a good
chance at the Spaniards in the open.
so that they could make a lasting inn
preston upon them. The writer evil
IDENTIFY got the idea from the engraving
or the Lords prayer on the back of
hVe-cent silver piece. and he made a
fine job of IL.
The longest letter that has reached
the Dead Letter Office is q yards Tong
by actual measurement. 1t was written
on roll of paper telegraph tame such
y.
ly enough, it is a description of Santa
go, and the writer expresses similar
idea as to the desire to give the Span
lards battle on their own land and con-
ditions provided by them. The indica-
tons are that il must have taken sever
al days TO complete the letter. which
is very nicely written, evidently by n
German The handwriting is so small
that three lines are written lengthwise
on the tape, which is about three
quarters of an inch wide. In this case,
however, every word can be read with
out the aid of a magnifying glass. The
writer gives an excuse for the lengthy
5tffB BY saying that no Uther paper is
obtainable at the time. and that he got
the roll of telegraph paper from Sig
nal Corps man. In the latter case the
writer contented himself by simply
signing his name Heinrich.
1T was written 10 a young lady for
whom IL appears Heinrich had very
high regard In his anxiety in getting
his unique letter off he forgot TO give
he name of the state the young lady
esded in, as well as his own name or
Inything else, that would indicate who
he writer was"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20
AT THE NORTH END.

"A woman named Giblin, who lives on
Derry street, was arrested as common
brawler this morning py Sergt. Hart
nett. The wiman, her neighbors
claimed, before her arrest. was much
given to disturbing the quiet OF the
neighborhood. After her arrest the
-neighbers changed their minds and one
came to the Second station To com
plain of the great wrong tine, as they
called it,
There was a sudden death on Fill
more street at about Q O'clock this
morning. Nellie Sladen, a girl IL years
old who lived With her mother, was
taken with spasm She died in few
moments. DR.. Crales +. Marston was
summoned and arrived as quickly as
possible but death was before him. Dr.
Marston at once notified the Second
police station. and there was mi time
lost in notifying Medical Examiner
Palmer. Miss Sladen had not COM
planned OF illness until she took the
spasm that terminated so sadly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20
DULL DAY IN HOUSE.

Boston. May 20-There was not enoue n
In the house calendar yesterday TO keep
the lower branch of the legislature An
session all day. ard adjournment took
place at few minutes before noon. This
Boston sewerage bill. which Is OF special
interest now that the supreme court de-
cislon is against the ccnstitutionality OF
the sewer assessment law was put over
until Monday, when there will he a
chance for freer discussion. The stat
house park bill was referred to the next
legislature. and the Boston highway ap-
propriation bill was passed TO a third
reading, after an amendment giving
Roxbury an Increased share i'm the
amount appropriated. The Nantasket
Beach bin was tabled TO afford time for
members To study over it a little.
The senate decided to refer the bill TO
allow Westminster Chambers 20 remain
at the present height TO the next general
court. and refused 10 reconsider en-
groSsment of the bill to exempt trades
unions from the raternal beneficiary
law.
The conference committee on the salary
OF the metropolitan park commissioners
recommended that the senate recede
This will make the bill operative only
one year. as originally voted in the house.
The senate refused third reading TO
the new fish commission BILL by vote
OF to II, but Senator Whittlesey gave
notice of motion to reconsider.
Bills were engrossed to authorize the
Holyoke public library to hold property
to the amount OF s500,000: 10 authorize
Leominster to supply Lunenburg inhabi-
tants with water; for boulevard from
Dedham TO the Stony Brook reservoir In
Hyde Park: for ADDITIONAL water supply
for Medneld asylI
'fhr rUsufFE fu representations OF the I
state at the FaRs exposition was or |
dered TO third reading.
The bill to repeal the board of appor- /
tionment act was postponed to Tuesday. |
The Cape Cod canal bill was assigned |
FOR debate Monday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20
EAST PROVIDENCE.

James N. Smith, agent for the Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Ami
mails, failed to convince Judge Bliss Of
Seventh district court, yesterday aftet-
noon. that e. j. Gardner was guilty
OF the charge OF abusing a dog ow snd
by James Behan. Mr.. Gardner w-s ac-
quilted MIR. Gardner is known to be
one of the most humane persons In East
Providence and he freely admitted that
he poured ammonia on Behans dogs
nose for the sole purpose of forcing IL
to release Mr.. Budlong's dog. which
stood more than an even chance of be-
+f4f killed Some years ago Mr7-tsHrrt-
ner was told that there was norhing
better to make dogs break their holds"
than ammonia, end since thaS time he
has had an opportunity TO prove II, and
finds that il will do the trick"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20
ANOTHER ONE FOR wALCoTT.

New York, May 2O.-Joe walcott. the
colored boxer, who has deserted the
ranks OF the lightweights 10 become a
middleweight knocked out Dick O'Brien
In the 18th round of their fight last night.
Walcott made a heavy concession Of
weight 10 the Lewiston man, yet
he won without having to take more
than half a dozen punches In return for
the scores that he rained upon his man.
Walcott took lead with the sound OF
the gong. and, save for few seconds
I'm the 18th. was never headed. lie
showed superiority I'm every respect, and
II was only wonderful stamina and ca
pacity TO take punishment that saved
O'Brien from an earlier defeat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20
0LNEYvILLE.

Arthur Collins, while board ng 4
Thornton car, No. 2ls. last evening.
was seized with a faintlng NJ and fcll
backwards TO the ground. lie was
picked up and taken into the Office OF
Or. Shaw, who attended him. after
which he was taken 90 his home on
Richmond street. At first IL was sun
posed he had sustained n shock as &.
was claimed by some that the rail near
where the affair happened was covered
with dirt and that Collins happened
TO seize the hand rail just as the car
was passing over this SPOT The
officials OF the road DO not think that
such was the case. Mr.. Collins was not
seriously injured
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20
WARREN.

Word has been received here Of the
death Of Miss Annie o'keefe. a former
resident Of this town. at North Easton.
Mass. The deceased was sister OF
Rev. John u. o'Keefe. pastor OF st.
Mary's Church Of this town. Father
o'keefe accompanied by his brother.
Samuel O'Keefe Is at present I'm North
Easton. attending the funeral OF an
aunt who diei recently.
The regular meeting Of the w. G. r.
U. was held az the residence OF Emma
o. Nelch last evening. Special articles
relative To the peace congress were
read by the members. There was "A
large attendance.
a lecture on smoking and tobacco
was given by n lady advocate of tho
Anii-Cigarctte League In tho Warren
hiEh school yesterday.
Mr.. John Juan. who has been on a
trip 10 Denver. Colorado. is expected
home In a few days
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20
PAWTUxET VALLEY.

The Coventry companys mill at An.
thony is being supplied with new card.
OF the Howard a. Bulough pattern
Workmen are now engeged in setting
them up.
A series OF evening meetings conduct
ed by the Rev. l.. +. Reynolds has been
in progress during the week at the Ad-
vent church on Allen street. Riverpoint.
Hope Company, Phenix, Is making
extensive alterations in and about the
house at the junction on High and Main
streets.
Societe st. Jean Baptiste, Phenix, is
in prosperous condition. At its last
meeting four new members were ad-
mitted anu ten applications received.
The following delegates to the con-
venton OF the Total Abstinence Socie-
ties OF Rhode Island. TO be held at Bris-
tol, on Memorial Day, were chosen by 5
;. Peter and Pauls Il. a. Society of
Phenix: Frank Duffy, James B. Foley,
Thomas Carroll John L. Duffy.
Mrs Martha f. Harvey. of Washing
ton, celebrated her S4th birthday at her
residence in Anthony last Wednesday
She has been a lifelong resident of the
valley and is now in the enjoyment OF
comparatively good health.
Open house will be kept by st. An
drew's Guild at the parish house Phen-
tx. i'm Memorial Day, luncheon being in
order al all hours OF the day and eve
ming
The Nineteenth Infantry. to which
Lieutenant Neil Campbell has been as
signed, is stationed in Porto Rico.
McGregor Post, c. A. r.. will at
tend religious service as a body at the
Phenix Baptist church tomorrow.
Next THURSDAY evening Hon. Henry
H. Greene VIII give an Illustrated lee
ture. 'On the Rhine at the Parish
house, Phenix, for the benefit of the
gymnasium fund. w. T.. Sfith will have
charge of the stereopticon views and
an organ recital vii be given by "A
prominent organist from Providence.
&. IL. Potter ana III. NJ Clarke have
been chosen delegates TO the Cingrega-
tional annual conference of churches to
be held i'm Central Falls. by the Con-
gre sational church at Riverpoint.
Main street Anthony. is being placed
In an excellent state OF repair by Win
field c. Lewis and his gang OF men.
The Ladies' Auxiliary, Temperance
Society, OF Phenix, have selected the
following delegates to represent them
at the convention in Bristol. II. l., on
Memirial Day: Mamie +. Herman, Es-
sic Brennan and Mary c. Duffy.
NhoiiS iSS -f-r-ttI VI iippr Nllllt tTOS-
sing the road at Kent i'm his bicycle |
was thrown 10 the ground by his front |
Wheel breaking TO pieces. lie was much |
shaken up, simewhat bruised but not !
injured.
Sometimes. but not often. persons re- |
urn to the old home of childhood and |
'outh. Jesse Matteson and family af- |
er an absence Of nearly Is years have |
eturnei Il their old home in Anthony. |
few of their old neighbors gave them
hearty welcome.
George Mcdonald, a former resident
Phenix, and well known in the val
ey, is seriously i'll at st. Joseph's hos
ital, Providence.
The Volunteer Fire Company. OF |
has received the hand en- |
inc which II will use at the fremens
1uster at Lippitt Grove. If the test
roves satisfactory they Will purchase
George McAlpine OF Brocton Mass,
visiting friends in Riverpoint
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20

one Is always learning. Did YOU ever
suspect that nature varnishes over with
wax not distinguishable from that Of n
bee? She does this TO prevent chills, too
quick evaporation, and so TO keep the
blood thin enough 20 run I'm and out OF
capillary arteries. Alkalies and san
cleansing soaps destroy this natural
Narnish. Frequent warm baths are i'm
furious. but cold salt water baths brace
the skin. They remove no imnurity. hut
give functional activity. The new doc
trino is that healthy skin cleanses st.
self The best help TO II Is undercloth-
ing of soft cotton. such as Asiatics
wear. This soft raimont absorbs rap
~ l4s.t The ePi.efftff- throws on.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20
OUR INrEREsTs IN SPAIN.

London. May 2o.-Replying in the
house of commons 10 a question as 10
how long the British consuls in Spain
would continue their extra work and
expenditure by acting tor the United
states. the parliamentary secretary OF
the foreign Office. Mr Broderick. said the
government was aware that consider
able extra work had been thrown on
the consuls. but. he added there had
been no additiona! expenditures. He
said the British government undertook
the protection Of American interests I'm
spain -aI-1hE beginning OF The war. ard
would costinue no protect them so long
rs u was considered convenient by the
United States government
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20
CRANSTON.

The Pocasset Fire Engine Company
enjoyed a chowder at their quarters in
Pocasset Hall. KnightsviIle, last even
ing.
'gle Cranston Volunteer Hose Com
pany were once more disappointed i'm
their practice last evening The packing
In the cylinder again burst when the
stream had reached distance of 125
feet. The boys are not at all dfsheart-
ened and declare they have no fear for
the Goth
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20
FLAGUE-sTRIcKEN INDIA.

Boston. May 2o.-The American board
has received from one of it's missionaries.
Rev. j. p. Jones. ID. d.. OF Nadura. India.
communication. in which he says that
the plague seems more prevalent now
tpan ever And poor Bombay Is now
passing through its third baptism IN sue
cess've years. and now suffers more than
ever--more than 200 cases daily. md
more than three-fourths OF them fatal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20
RuNAwAYs FOUND.

HaIlowell. Me-. May 2o.-Ma dalene Nc
Donald and Lena Perry. who escaped
from the Maine industrial school for
girls few days ago, were found yester-
gay. The Mcdonald girl was discovered
IN the house OF William Granger on the
Augusta road and the other girl M
George Spears In South Gardiner. The
runaways had walked TO these houses
o'ftant several miles. where they sought
shelter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20
RAIN IMTERFEREO.
Providence and Syracuse Teams Did
Not Play Yesterday.



In the Eastern league series yester-
day afternoon only two games were
played. The Syracuse Providence con-
test was postponed on account OF rain
and the Rochester-S Springfield game on
account OF wet grounds.
Yesterdays contest at Montreal was n
close and exciting one. The patching
of Vlau OF the Worcesters and Sou
ders OF the home team was magnificent,
while the fielding OF both teams WAS
nearly faultless. When the game was
called at the end of the twelfth inn
ing each team had a single run 10 its
credit. The score:
Ings.1 2 3 67 12
W'ter y 0 0 o o o. o o O-1
Mon. 0 o % 0 o o 0 O-l
Stolen bases-Kuhns, Frisbee, Soud
ers. Two-base hits-t'risbee, r. Ban
non. Three-base hit-Moran. Double
play-Viau 10 Carr. First base on balls
-Of viau 2; off Souders 6. Left on
by Viau 4; by Souders g. Left on
Worcester s; Montreal 6. Um-
pire--Gruber Time-2h. Ism.
HARTFORD DEFEATED.
Although the Hartfords played prac-
ticaily as good ball as the Torontos at
Toronto yesterday they were defeated.
owing To the better luck Of the home
team in placing hits. The score by inn
'ngs:
Innings.... 3 a & 7s9
Toronto .....0 3 o 0 o o.
Hartford ....2 2 0 o 0 o is
Stolen bases-Rothfuss. r.. Wagner
Grey, T. Wagner. Two-base hits
Beaumont q Three-ba hit--Grey.
Home run--Crate. First base on balls
on Crate 2: off Alloway ?. Hit by
pitched ball--Crate 1. Struck out
by Crate-Davis; by Aloway-Mc-
carthy, Kilroy. Wagner. Gatins. Left
on bases-Toronto Z; Hartford 4. I'm.
pire-O Lcughln. Time--2h.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20
az CARD-

We. the undersigned. agree 10 refund the
U"r.t on hity cent bottle ~ crecne's q
Whifnnted ryruD Of Tar h u fails To- cure
pour cuuxn of COLI. We aiso gunrantce n
t~enty-hse cent b,ttie TO prove sai isfaciory
- NO pal
ksnnullle a BiandiDg 80 wcybossct Street.
-. Handing. A. North Main street.
". ~. Blrndine. 10 Nestminsier street
4cJnon sn4ith a Co. "a kkchsnxe Place
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20

"etSU tut DUWIfIB III tne Nlntn.
Boston .......0 0 0 0 4-13
Louisville 30 2 0 Il 90 o.
Earned runs-Louisville, 1; Boston. 1.
Stolen bases-Clark, Duffy. Lowe. Two
base ehits-Decher, Long. Collins Three
base hits-Stafford, Bergen, Ritchey.
Home run-Stahl. Sacrifice hit-Coi-
Inns. First base on balls-Off Dowling.
3; on Killen. 4. Struck out--By Dow
ling, 3: by Killen, 4. Left on bases
Louisville. 8; Boston, s. Umpires-Hunt
and Connolly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20
DROPPED IN the SEVENTH.
Boston Pounded Out Five Runs and Won The
Game.

Louisville, May zv.-The Ce,onels held
their own until the seventh. when the
bostons pounded out five runs. Stahrs
battling WINS a feature
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20
EARL CARPENTER & SONS,CO.
Ne. q Westminster 81. cor. pYer.

No. q westminster ST., cor. Dyer.
This old-establlshed house wholesale
and retail ICE at fair prices. and by
prompt attention 90 business and IN,
employment of good men I'm their sew
eral departments. merit continuance
Of the patronage so long enjoyed.
Telephone 2l66.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20
SHIPPING AND STEAMBOAT
Merchants and Miners Trans
EcrtdtiOn Company

Flrst-ciass Passenger Ser
vice from Providence every
Monday. Wednesday and Fri
day at o p. m. Through Tick
cts sold to all points South
and Southwest. Baggage
checked to destination.
LOCAL RATES.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20
,RN LEAGUE STANDING.


At Montreal-P Providence VS.. Mon
treal.
At Syracuse--Worcester VS.. Syracuse.
AT Toronto--Springfeld VS.. Toronto.
At Rochester-Hartford VS.. Roches-
fer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20
Providence, Fall River and Newport
sTEAMBCAT COMPANY

For NEWPORT p. m; return 3 n. M.
week days only.
For FALL RIVERS p. m; return a.
M, week days only.D
FOR BRlSTOL-S p. m. return $50 4. m.
(week days onlyl
TOT BRISTOL FERRY-3 p. m; return $50
tm., Cweek days only
y. BUFFUM, supt. Transportation.
ARTHUR III. WATSON
President and Ganl Manager soolv
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20

A. ID. STEBRINs, Asst. Traffic Manager
w. T.. TURNER, Gen. Passenger Agent
~ T. WHITNEY, Traffic Manager
Baltimore. Md
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20
ADVERTISE

IN THE PROVIDENCE DAILY NEWS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20
sTONINGTON nv

sTONINGTON DIVISION.
FOR NEW YORK WA Sloninctoa
Line)-7.30 and sos =. IN (dailp cx-
cept Sundays
FOR NEW HAVEN AND NEW YORK
tShore Line)-al.12, 1.25 a. IN. daily,
S.o', 1905. cl1.0l Qimited), lib daily
a. m texp.) 2.07. 4.05 (daily) COS
tdaily), dor New Haven SID p. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20

Tickets include meals and .tateroom sccommo.
dat'ons send for descriptive folder, etc.
Tor freight or passage. apply to
j. w. McCLOSKEY, Agent.
Office and Wharf foot OF Benefit street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20

George McAlpine OF Brocton Mass
Is visiting friends in Riverpoint.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20

HOPM and way stations-6.so, $50 A.
m; i2,20. $50. 4so $50. $50. ll.30 .. IN.
sundays-s.S0 a. m: 80 D.. m
OAKLAND BEACH. BUTTONwOODs
and way stations--6.2O, $50 a. m:
1920 2.2o. 40. $50. go. II 20 D. m.
bundavs-s.20 a. m.: 2.20. $50 n. m.
WORCESTEIs nIVtslnS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20

% Ss m; la.cs. 40, D. m Sundays =
L. ELL and way stations--5.tj =. n,
81 .ITS, fVs D. IN. Sundays--4.0s y. IN
UNToN AND NEW BEDFORD
80 $40 a.. m: 1910. $40, 4.4O. 5.i1
sIaunton). $40. 1l.10 p. m Sundays
$50, $40 a. m; $40 d. m
$50. 40 go y. IN. sundays-sO
n. m.
PLYMOUTH--s.io 10 a. m: II. 40. 40 o. m.
FOiNTS ON CAPE COD-6.s0 a. m.
$40. 40 .. m. tYarmouthl. Sun.
days-6.40 q. m. (Yarmouth).
COTTAGE CITY--12:40 p. IN.
MA NTl rf,Iy IO.an
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20

Time tables giving fun Information a
20 local and through train service n.xy
"o.ained At Providence station and
Train Service From, prov,..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20

AND WASHINGTON (via Harierr
River)-io,o5 a. IN. Except sunday)s
e.17 p. m. daily.
FOR NEW LONDON-aii,. 1es
sxp). 1906 (exp.). 1910 (exp. 20 EasI,
Greenwich) ll.0l (imitedD, 1I.I3
daily a. m. (exp.) 2.07 (exp) 2l0
taccom), 4.05 (exp. daily, 4.lO (ac.
com. $40 (accom.), COS (exp. daily.
o'lI D. m. (exp. daily). Sundays -7.55
The labor world., 1899-05-06

phia the system was tried over a wire
equal in resistance to one 1000 miles
long. There were three receiving ma
chimes in Jersey City, which took mes
sages sent from Philadelphia over one
wire and printed them on paper. letter
sine, run off on roll and clipped in
letter paper lengths as the messages
were received. Three girl operators
sent messages to Philadelphia by
pounding on the typrwriter-like ma
Chimes The experiment seemed to be
successful.
Forty-fivr words minute were sent
and printed. IT. was intended to send
four messages each way, eight in all.
over the same wire. but one of the
sending and receiving machines was
incomplete. 1t is said the sending Of
three each way demonstrated that
four could be sent. Thirty-seven char
acters, he full alphabet and numerals,
are used.
The labor world., 1899-05-06
SHERtFF,S EXECUTION SALE.

Under and by virtue OF an execution
issued out of and under the seal Of the
District Court of the Stare of Minnesota,
in and for the Eleventh Judicial District
and County of St. Louis, on the END day
of April 1899, upon judgment rendered
and docketed in said Court and County
in an action therein, wherein Louis Henry
William F. Marvin, defendant in
favor of said plaintiff and against
said defendant. for the sum of twenty
Seven and 5O-10O Dollars, which said Exc
cution has to me, as sheriff OF SAID 81.
Louis County, been duly directed and de-
livered, l have levied upon and Will sell
at Public Auction, to the highest cash
bidder, at the front door of the Court
House, in the City Of Duluth, in sad
County of ST. Louis, on Friday, the
10th day Of June, 1899, at ten O'Clock III
the forenoon Of that day, all the right,
little and interest that above named ]uds-
ment debtor had in and to the real estate
hereinafter described on the 18th day OF
December, 1893, that being the date Of the
rendition of said Judgment the descrlp'
ton of the property being as follows, to-
wit: >o,o>
Lots Three Hundred Twenty-nine (S29)
Three Hundred Thirty-one (33D Minnesota
Avenue, Lower Duluth, according to the
recorded plat thereof on file and Of record
in the office of the Register of Deeds IN
and for St. Louis County, Minnesota.
The above described land lying and be-
ing In ST. Louis County, Minnesota:
Dated Duluth, Minn., 2Sth April. 1888.
WM. C. SARGENT,
Sheriff, ST. Louis County, MINI.
5 By V. A. DASH, Deputy.
J. ". REYNOLDS,
Attorney for Judgment Creditor.
May 6-13-20-27. June 3-13.
The labor world., 1899-05-06
On the Unfair List.

On the 9th of January, 1899, the
Detroit Cigar Co. reduced prices one
dollar per thousand, involving about
forty of our members. The facts are
as follows: This firm was the prime
mover in our last big strike which
proved so disastrous to the union and
members involved. Now, when we are
working under one of the lowest bills
of prices in the country, this 1irm
would reduce us still lower and selects
the worst month in the year when
everybody wants work and money
What we would ask you to do, is to re-
fer this to your label committee or to
your executive board that they may
ascertain if any Of the cigars manufac-
tured by this firm, are sold in your
city, and if so. we would ask you to
deal with them accordingly.
We ask no money. but for your help
in our behalf in Your locality.
Hoping to hear from You.
We remain yours fraternally.
JOINT BLUE LABEL COMMITTEE,
Unions % and 2S4.
IT. J. GREVILLE, Sec'y.
P. S.-Their 1Oc brands are Green
Seal, Green Seal Regalia: sc brands No
Name. Silver Seal. Judges Dispatch,
Maceo Dreams.
Factory No. 2, 1st District of Mich.