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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-04

the ones who performed the labor on it
derived the profit, which in sweat shop
labor goes to the middle man, COM
monty called the contractor"
Mr.. Sabine reported that he has
found great many sweat shop goods
on sale in Iowa, including Ottunwa.
In many cases. and especially in this
city, WI. Sabine said the merchants
are handling sweat shop goods ami
were not aware of the fact until so adj
yised by him.
Mr.. Sabine said that organized labor
east of the Mississippi river has been
so urgent in its demands and so persis-
tent in its crusade against this kind of
labor that the product of the sweat
shop has been practically driven out of
the field. and consequently the manu-
facturers of this class of goods have
been and are seeking markets in the
west.
The church societies and the consum-
ers' league in the east, Mr.. Sabine
says, have taken up the crusade
against the sweat shop system with
, telling effect.
A sweat shop, as briefly outlined in
Mr.. Sabine's own language, comprises
filth, uusanisary conditions for work
ing men and women, introduces cheap
paupsr labor from Europe. and prison
made goods. Besides the unfair com
petltlon to fair employees, sweat shops
afford splendid opportunity for
breeding and disseminating disease
germs, which many times are found to
have originated from this source. The
public is invited to investigate the man
ner in which clothing is produced, and
l have no doubt that it would result in
a demand fol. the Garment Makers
union label. Everything that tends tc
the uplifting of humanity is opposed
to This sweating" system and contin
uasion of inducing pauper labor Of
Europe to starve the American citizen
out of a livelihood. The corrupt condi-
| ton of politics in the larger cities in
the United States, is brought about to
a great extent by the Importation of SO
much pauper labor. The patronage oil
| the Garment Makers union label is a
means to an end to this evil.
The wages IN sweat shops range
from So to Sc per week for men and
women, and in. many cases girls are
required to work for as low as 81 pei
week. All our organization asks Of thu
| people is that they give their support
TO an organization that will bring
about conditions that will be for the
benefit of humanity in general, and we
invite them to Investigate this question
in particular. The American Fedora
ton of Labor at its last annual conven.
ton decided, that no, goods shall b,
defined as unidnn made goods unles:
they bear the Union label. Heretofore
the American Federation of Labor has
tolerated open shops. but hereafter the
label must be on the product"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-04
President Sabine, Of the U. q. w
Of A., Talks on the Subject.
CRUSADE AGAINST THE PRODUCT J
MIR. Sabine Member of the New Y ork
Lesislature-Vi Visits Iowa in Inter.
est of His Organizntion-Goods
Must Have Union Label.
[From Wednesdays Daily.l

Hon. Edward B. Sabine, of Syracuse,
y. Y, general president of the United
Garmenq Workers of America, is in
the city in the interest of the organiza-
ton which he represents. Mr.. Sabine
nent workers in the ranks of organized
labor in the country. He is member
of the New York state legislature, hav-
ing been elected by the. republicans
from the third assembly district of
Onondago county, and is now serving
his second term as president of the
United Garment Workers of America.
Mr.. Sabine has been affiliated with Or
ganized labor for the last twelve years
aud is one of its most ardent support
ers.
Mr.. Sabine said the object of his visit
into this state is for the purpose of
ascertaining the nature of clothing
that is being sold in Iowa, that is in
regard to the amount of sweat shop
goods, if any, and how much union
made stock, or an estimate OF the per-
centage of the same. He is also visit
ing the local and central bodies of all
organized, labor for the purpose of re-
porting his findings of conditions of at
fairs in general. Mr.. Sabine will, dur
ling his sojourtl among the organized
la Dor. cement of the state, create more
of demand for goods bearing the gar
ment makers label, by explaining to
them the method of manufacturing
garments in sanitary shops as com
pared to that in sweat shops. Mr.. Sa-
bine said the dealers many times are
t led to believe that clothing bearing the
union label costs them much more,
when in reality that is not the case.
Clothing bearing the label of the
United Garment Makers continued
Mr.. Sabine, sis a. sure indication that
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-04

knowing from the prior proceedings
taken by the council that the cost OF
such paving would be assessed as it
was. In the Hamilton case / gave my
reasons in full for holding the law I'M
der which the assessments were made
for this paving TO be unconstitutional
1t will therefore not be necessary to
repeat them here.
But it is alleged in this case that
the plaintiffs having petitioned for the
pavement are now estopped to deny the
validity of the law, for the reason that
the defendants We're induced to actand
eNpend large sums of money by such
petition. On argument it was claimed
by plaintiff that the defendants did
not, in fact, put the asphalt pavement
on the roadbed as it then existed as
requested by petitioners. and therefore
there was no sstoppel. But this, even
if true, cannot be urged in this demur-
rer. All the facts well pleaded in the
answer must for the purposes of pass
ing on the demurrer, be taken as true.
1t is allegedin theanswer that they did
put down the pavement as prayed for,
which allegation the demurrer admits
to lie true. Does this constitute an
estoppel? The law authorizing assess
ments by the front foot rule is uncon-
stitutional and all assessments there
under are void. At the time the Pc
tition was presented to the council it
had already determined to act under
this law. All that can be said for the
petition is that the petitioners therein
Represented to the council, in effect,
that if they Hvere intending to put
down 4 pavement without authority of
law, they desired, as property owners,
that the pavement should be asphalt
rather than brick. They did not say
they would pay for it either by the
front foot or in any other way. Posi-
! bly, if they were being sued by the
+ company that built the pavement they
| might be held on an implied contract
! to pay what it is reasonably worth. But
/. that is not this case. They are asking
| that an Illegal tax be enjoined All
persons are presumed to know the law,
| hence the defendants knew, as a mat
ter of law, that they could not have
1.-The cost of this asphalt paving assessed
against the property owners any more
| than ii could be assessed against them
| for brick paving. They were not de-
ceived by the petition as to their rights
| under the law. 1t has been held that
a false statement OF an opinion upon
a1question of law, made with the in
/ tention of inducing another person to
act upon it, and in fact acted upon by
| him, would not work an estoppel when
the facts We're equally known to both
| parties.
i "Whitewell vs.. Winslow, 1874 Mass.
343 In estoppel in pals, the usual
ground is misrepresentation or conceal
=! ment of facts. In this case however
there was neither. The most that can
DE said is that it was . mistake of the
law. A mistake OF. law will not rule
an estoppel.
I'll Am. & Eng. Ency of Law ed
ed) 421 ct seq. The demurrer will be
sustained, defendants except.
Dec. 30, 1899.
/ Frank w. Eichelberger, Judge.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-04
CHRIS HAw IS GENEROUS.
He Gives Iowa Wesleyan University :
MIcroscop pc.
from Wednesdays Daily.l

In speaking of the Christmas gifts
received by the Iowa Wesleyan univer-
sity. the Mt. Pleasant News says:
''The next gift to arrive was fine
500 microscope, from Christ Haw, OF
Ottumwa. If there is one thing that is
lacking in the scientific department Of
the institution, it is q microscope. This
machine is very fine one, made OF the
finest of brass and containing the best
of lenses, and all arranged in beauti-
full oak box. Prof. Edwards, the
scientific head of the school,,is very
proud of this gifts and says that he
will put it to good use."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-04
About Dining Cars.

The verdict given by the general
public that the Great Rock Island
Route has the Best Dining Car Service
in the world, will not be disputed by
patrons who have used this line. Thou
sands of letters testify to this fact. A
better meal cannot be secured in any
hotel or restaurant in the. cities of
New York or Chicago than is served
in the Rock Island Dining Cars. A la
carte on all cars; a splendid lunch
,seryed on Colorado trains for SO cents.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-04
HOLD ANNUAL MEETING.
SEl
Members Of First Baptist Church Elec,

Members of First Baptist Church EIec,
Ohicers.
From Wednesdays Daily.
The members of the First Baptist
church to the number of about 100,
held their annual supper last Monday
evening, in the church, after which
they held a business meeting and
elected the following officers:
church
Deacon-Dr. E. I. Edgerly.
Clerk-Mrs. II. Keyhoe.
Trustees-W. L. Harper, j. Peach.
Treasurer-J.t e. Willis.
Sunday School Superintendent II.
Jameson.
Assistant Superintendent j. o.
Willis.
Secretary-Maria Inskeep.
Treasurer-Jerry jenkins.
Librarian-Adine Edgerly.
Organist-Pearl Dana
Chorister-Mrs. j. ". Brown.
b. Y. r. q.
President. E. Willis.
Vice President Mrs. j. E. Willis.
Secretary Emma Dickerson.
Mamie Frey.
Organist-Pearl Dana.
Assistant Organist-Amy Frey.
Sick and Needy Miss You Inskeep.
Chairmen of Committees.
Benevolence-Mrs.s j. Miller.
Missions-Miss Ina Dana.
Baptism-Mrs. j. +. Hammer.
Obituary-Mrs. j. w. Edgerly.
Discipline j. d. Brown. :
Visiting j. A. Frey.
Collectors H. E. Bishop.
Music-Dr. Roberts.
Social-Mrs, j, H. Willis.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-04

Baking powders made from of tartar which is highly
refined grape acid proove of health and efficient.
No other kind should be used in eavenng food Royal Baking
Powders the highest example Of Of powder
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-04

x-heavy tick mittens, cotton flannel
lined, worth IS cents all over, will be
sold for cents if accompanied by this
coupon. Six pair may be purchased at
one time, but no more at this price.
Coca until Feb. 1. The Model e.. b.
SaX.)
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-04
MISS NxE GRANTED ABSENCE.
Cath erine Barber, of Cedar Falls APP.
pointed TO Fill Vacancy.
From Wednesdays Daily.

OsAshA "a AAAO ASAA WOA9 Va OOudA = aAlD APP
pointed TO Fill Vacancy.
From Wednesdays Daily.
At the school board meeting last ev-
ening Miss Emma Nye, teacher of lit
erature in the high school, was granted
a leave of absence for the balance of
the school year, which she expects to
spend in Europe, principally in France
and Germany, perfecting herself in ed
vocational matters. Miss Catherine Bar
Der, of Cedar Falls, was engaged by
the board to fill the vacancy. Miss
Barber is a graduate of the State Uni
versity at Iowa City, where she taught
seven years ago. For three years she
was teacher in the high school at
Iowa City and for the last three years
has been teaching in the hioh school at
Cedar Falls. She comes highly recon-
mended and will maintain the high
standard set by the board.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-04
THE LIQUOR ORDINANCE.
1t Reduces the Wholesalers Tax to
$500 Year.
From Wednesday's Daily.

The liquor ordinance, which was be-
fore the council in caucus last even
ing, makes distinction between re-
tail dealers and wholesale dealers in
the matter of tax. The new tax re-
duces the tax on wholesalers to 5000,
the amount of the mulct tax only, and
leaves the tax on the retailer where
It now is. VIZ, $1.S00.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-04

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Curtis, mother
of ex-Congressman George NJ. Curtis,
has died at her home in Clinton in her
seyenty-seyenth year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-04

A case of smallpox has been reported
to the state board of health from Jes-
up, Buchanan county, and another
from Mantau, Monroe county.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-04

Smallpox has at last been stamped
out at Sioux Rapids, and the town is
again free from it.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-04
s Pair. Duck n1itt. for 20 Cont.

bPatfS DUCK Mftts Tor 20 Cents
if accompanied by this coupon. They
are made of 10-oz. duck, and the cloth
costs more than we ask you for the
mitts. GOOD until Feb. ~ The Model
(J. b. SaX.)
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-02

trousers and coat are real little gilt
ones No. do not think that any sins
of laziness will be laid to the share OF
this pillow. 1t must be the same de-
slgner who evolved out of her inner
consciousness the Indian pillow with
the real bead necklace around the
braves neck and the danseuse with
her abbreviated skirt set full OF
scratchy spangles.
BY the way, these Indian pillows are
all the rage. They come printed In cot
ton and painted or burned on leather.
They are supplanting somewhat the
''vice" pillow. Don't start In horror.
! am merely quoting n remark | over
heard at the cushion counter. The
speaker had just been lingering a pile
of pillow designs for college mems
rooms. They represented edifying
scenes, such as pile of cards and
poker chips surrounding an emblemat-
zeal kitty" or crowd of men around
a large beer stein with the choice mot
to: -.
While we're young VII b4se oui. .a@s, = :.
30 let US drink and let us singh
Dear mep she remarked. "1f wo:
men have vices, at least they don't en-
broider them"
Which is true. They are not yet at
flicted with the desire of advertising
their badness. But patiencel Perhaps
even this masculine attribute will be
theirs In time.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-02

tore ,iul and eloquent. His text was from
the 10th verse OF the 9th chapter OF tha
Ephesisus, aud ne linked Interestingly
the connection between the Passover,
Good FRIDAY and Easter, the Feests o. the
First Fruits Of the harvest and the Fsa't
OF Pentscost, the First Fruits Of the Res
direction. and tie Feast Of lngat1eri ne
the Harvests and the day Of Thanksgiving
and he urged the people to be thankful 10
God for the many blessings received
Tae free Offering for thu Orphsnage W I"
taken by Mr. & B McCutohsu Of the Meth
odIst church, Mr. Prescott Of the Baptist
church, Mr. Hicks of the Presbyterian
churh and Mr. Barrel OF st Marks church.
There was also offered by merchants and
business men OF the city qusutity
provisions and articles OF wear for tins
orphans, which were placed in the care OF
the Home Charitable Association tor die.
tribution.
The Union Thanksgiving service vii
long be remembered pleasantly.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-02
Personal

Miss Willie Finders has returE ed no y
siter . delightful visit OF four months 10
friends in san Antonio, lex,
Mrs. Matte FORD accompanied Mr. and
Mrs. John J4ckSOn Kline TO their home 10
Fort SmitA ami will permanently reside
win them.
Ira Young returned home from
hinden Wednesday evening.
Ars L u smith, OF Benton, was visitor
in the city Friday.
Mics Charlotte Il Chamberlln, Of Vlckr-
burR, 10 in the city on avIst and is the
guset Of her brother, Mr. W N Caamberlin,
~ the residence Of Col Lindsay, on travis
st Get.
mrs Wnitasld Jack spent Sunday and
Monday with her parents in n Ansnsld.
Mr. Folbing ami his sister, Miss Mona,
Decatur, Iad are the guests Of their
aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs n FOrbing.
Miss Maggie Hodges il visiting her
lei. nd, Miss ErmA Nabor's In Mansfield.
Mr. and Mrs Hearsey HollingSworth have
q lie to New Mexico, where they will
remain several weeks.
Mr. and Mrs Floyd Hodges have returned
home after brief visit to Hot Springs.
Mrs A H Crswtold OF Kansas City and
her nephew, are In the city visiting rsla-
tiYes and friends.
brand ArsJohn Rodgers passed through
the city Sunday from Kansas City en- route
to their home in TimpsOn, Tex,
Capt Geo n Thatcher Is recreAting in
Southern Louisiana.
Mr. and Mrs Leon Kahn left Monday
for New York, where they will spend
several weeks before returning Hume.
Miss Kate Ward English OF Rooeline is
the guest OF Miss Lizzie Reynolds.
Miss sybil 2 odiag lefs Wednesday for
Be umont, Texas, where she will visit
relatives.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-02
F;sbsr-Kl;ae We'd dino

One OF the society events OF the season
IN Shreveport was the marriage Of Miss
susie Fisher and Mr. John Jackson Kline,
in the PRESBYTERIAN Church. at 1870 o'ol'ok
Wednesday night, November %, By Rev
Matthew Van Lear.
The altar and the chqnoel OF the church
were banked IN pOtted plants, palms and
ferns, aud over the right and lett aises
were arches IN green aud white and pink
ohrvsantbemums. The church, in q blaze
OF light, was filed to overlooking by
interested friends Of the happy couple.
Preceding the ceremony the audience
in waiting we're entertained delightfully."-
with duet by Mrs Ecgsne Hibbette and
Mrs John Land, accompanied by Miss
Mamie Bourquiu, the skilltul and charming
organist, who discourSed choice selections,
appropriate to the occasion.
At the appointed time the groomsmen'
attired in full evening dress, and the
brides m aids, in pink organdie with pink
rosette In hair and carrying a bunch
Of pink ohrysautbemums, entered the
church In their respective order and
walked TO the ohancel, where they formed
into a semi. circle, the groomsmen being on
the right and the bridesmaids on this left
while tn. bride with her maid Of no ior,
Miss Martha S,oneld. walked to the
chancsl, whe,e the groom was met. The
effect was charming.
Ia bride's robe was exquisitely beat.
tituI. with BRIDES roses .tIed with
white Tom Thumb ribbons, maiden hair
ferns Topped up IN the streAmers that ex-
/ tended nearly to the Il cor.
The attendants we're:
MAID OF honor, MISS Matte Scoleld with
Mr. FV Gard; best man, Miss Bessie
Fisher with Mr. J NJ Foster, Jr; Miss Bessie
stringtellow with Mr. FIN Williams; Miss
Mamie Sewer with MIR B ID Gray; Miss
sybil Jones with Mr. J A rhigpen; Miss
Mary Hume Linda aud M VIM VanLeAr
MISS Anna Elstuer with Mr. Allen Renda |;
Miss Neomie SxannAll with Mr. VIM L
Young.
Alter the ceremony Mr. and Mrs Johs
jackson Kline aud their attendants and q
lew invited guests were entertained at
the residenc, Of the brides parents on
Texas street, alter which the bride aud
groom left on ;he train for Fort Smith
where they will reside.
1hs bride 10 the charming and accom-
plished daughter Of DIR L Il Fisher, and il
one of the lOveliest OF her Sex. The grOou
10 . popular gentleman and for years
resident OF Shreveport. He is well AuC
fAvorably known in business clrclsS an'
ls this manager OF the Armour Packing
CompanJ's branch at Fort Smith, Ark
May the choicest blessing Of earth atten'
them always,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-02

youtr ears o what ought not to be repeated
Cultivate cheerfulness and smlability.
A smiling face chsses away gloom. Saw
pleasant and kindly things when you
have the opportunity.
Be not intolersnt, agree to differ in OPT :
ion, and refuse to turn loud 10 discus sion.
Remember that your best friend is your
mother, and have nothing to do with those
who think otherwise.
DO not expect too much, but iorbeAr and
forgive. Do not charge = bad motive when
q good one is conceivable
Do not mon OpoliEs conversation or at
tentIOn, and do not talk too much OF your
own sfiirs. There is limit to peoples
interest in your concerns.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-02
The Cassts asd rhsIr hostess.

The Fed GRAFTON delegates were entertain
ed in different homes IN Nascbitochet, az
folieRs: Mrs J n foster, of Shreveport
president 81 the Federation; Mrs N How
ard, from the Oak Leaf Club CoushAtta:
Mrs WEIGH, OF the Derthick Musical Club,
Of C9sshatta, were entertained BY Mrs ID
Y 5 Scarborough.
Mrs Morse aud Mrs spooner, Of tie
Woman's Club OF Lake Charles were at
Mrs Kssney's. Mrs Ed Phillips had for
her guests, Mrs Matte II Williams. Oft Q
HlpAtia, sarevsport, and Miss Fannie
Vol son, VI the Oak Leaf, OF Coushatta;
Mfs Milton Cunningham entertained Miss
RHning, OF the Magnolia Club, Alexsn.
dria, and Mrs Allen Curry OF the warner,
shreveport; Mrs J Henry had IS guests,
Mrs shuttleworth. OF Hypatia. Shreveport,
aud Mrs. Meyer, 81 the Magnolia, Alexan.
dria; Mics Chopin entsrtaine N issts Kate
Jones and Katie Belle Looney, Of the
Pierian, Shreveport; Mrs r Chaplin
had for guests, Miss Prescott. OF the Der
tnick Music clab and Mrs b Foster, OF the
Warner, Shreveport.
Mrs w II Jack entertained Mrs Ridley
aud Baxter, OF the Home Charitable As
sociAtion, Shreveport; Mrs Zsfis smith,
Mrs Cloud. Of the woman's Culture, and
Miss Bodies Of the Pierian, Huston.
Mrs Al Katie entertained Miss Camille
Levy Of the Authors club, Shreveport
Mrs Phanor Breazsale had as guests,
Mrs Ssilie Q Hamilton aAd N = Blanchard
Of Hypatia. shreveport.
Mis- James Andrews, OF the MAgnolis
club, Alexandria, was at Mrs EvDs-
blieux's.
Madamss McGoldrtck, of the Oak Leaf
CONSTANTS; Misses Vickers and stspenson
OF the Pierian, Shreveport. were CON-
tortably domiciled 81 the Normal.
Mrs W wilkinson and Miss Annie
Carter, Of the Oak Leaf, C1ushatta, were
At the Live Oak. ana Mrs Elizabeth Gill
msr. OF New Orleans aud Mrs Geo Thatch
er, Of the PierIsn, RustOn, were with Mrs
Z LlBreazsale.
The foregoing inform alton was obtained
nom the Natchieeches Enterprise, the
present Icing changed to the past tense,
etc.