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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-25

Trades and Labor Assembly, is the
president of the BARRIERS Union,
Frank Titus, who is always ready and
alert and willing to do all in his pow
er for other organizations. This
alertness has brought to him many
friends, who in return have done
much for the BARRIERS union, and
speaking for this union, it can be
said that previous to it's organiza-
ton the number of hours BARRIERS were
required to work was unlimited,
many working from in the morning
until ~ at night Organization has
been blessing to the BARRIERS and an
injury to no one.
Des Moines Job Printers.
An agreement between the employ
ing job printers of Des Moines and
their employees was reached last Sat
urday afternoon. 1t is satisfactory to
both parties and has been signed by
all the employers and by the repre-
sentatives of the printers union. A
general raise in wages is provided for
in all lines. Beginning with last Mon
day the compositors commenced re-
ceiving Is per week instead of $14.25
as previously. Ultimately they will
receive SIG per week as a minimum.
There is also general raise in the
wages of bookbinders, pressmen and
prts feeders The contract is to re
main in force four years.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-25
Interesting News From the Organ
lied Labor Circles.
STATIONARY ENGINEERS ORGANIZE.
This Is One Of the New Organizations
to Be Formed in the Near Future,
and From Statements Made It
Seems That There Is Need of 1t.

1.-THE matter published in this col
umn is furnished by the officers of the
Federation of Labor.l
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-25
DIR. LAMBERT,
Eye and Ear Specialist.
Glasses Fitted.

treatment for catarrh,
nose and throat diseases has worked
wonders. Thousands have been cur
ed and remain cured. Lung diseases
treated by inhalation of remedies.
RUPTURE CURED by our special
treatment. We cure to stay cured.
Trusses fitted to retain the parts
We have given over 1000 Treatments
for rupture. There is no danger.
nia or rupture. Why will you let
them go thru life ruptured when
they can be cured? Every child we
have treated has been cured. Don't
neglect the children.
VARICOCELE false rupture)-This
well known and common trouble
among men, causing weakness, drain
and dragging sensation, mental wor-
ry, etc. Our treatment restores the
parts. In ffty-six cases cured by
our special treatment, every cure is
in perfect condition.
PILES, FISTULA. all rectal diseases
treated and cured. Piles cured with
il ten days. Fistula cured without q
knife. Itching diseases of rectum
cured. Do not neglect such dis
eases, as they are often more ser-
ious than you think.
NERVOUS DISEASES st. Vitasa
dance, paralysis, nervous disorders
of women, nervous disorders of men,
n,ryous diseases producing wasting
of the system, nervous diseases caus-
ed by excuses of any. kind, cured.
DISEASES OF WOMEN Such as bear
|; ing down pains, liberation, intiamma-
ton of womb, leucorrhoea, ovarian
pains, irregular mensus, tumors, etc.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-25

If you have cATARRH in any form
YOU can make rs cents by writing US
today. DR.. LYON MEDICINE CO..
LoldWater, Michigan.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-25

s4 Crusade against slot machines has
been started in Marshalltown.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-25
EIeCtrO-Th Baths.

ELECTRICITY applied to the entire
body while the sweating goes on.
arouses your circulation. cures cold
1t cures rheumatism, govt, aches and
pains, neuralgia, blood diseases. 1t
feet and hands, and improves the
condition of circulation in liver, kid
neys, heart and lungs, hence better
condition of the entire system.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-25

Send for 40 page book of testimon-
ials. Office hours 8 a. M. to 9. p. an,
Sundays to II.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-25
Give Them a Chance.

'If l should attempt to epitomize
what / have written by suggesting a
plan for the rehabilitation and restora-
ton of true democracy l should en-
body it in these words:
".Give the rank nra Sic chance. Z"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-25

Young Cudahy says there were six
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-05-26

Affairs in China are really becoming
very serious. Either the empress is
secretly stirring up fanatical sects to
murder the native Christians, or her
Government is so feeble that it cannot
keep the slightest semblance of order
That the foreign governments will have
to take cOgnizance of these matters
shortly seems more than probable.
There has been a collision between the
Chinese and Germans. A British sur
veying party has been attacked The
missionaries of various nationalities are
insulted and threatened and hold their
lives in their hands. But governments
are mercenary, and until the course of
trade is interfered with, there will be
probably nothing more than protests
and diplomatic complaints. Meanwhile
Russia is a great factor in the game.
She will undoubtedly acquire CoGea,
sooner or later, and that win mean yet
one more step towards Picking. In the
course of the year all eyes may be
turned from the Transvaal to China.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-05-26
PROSPECTS POLITICAL.

The coming presidential election is
arousing much speculation, even at this
distance of time, and politicians are
already figuring up possibilities. There
will be 447 votes in the electoral college,
making 224 necessary to elect. In 1896
Mckinley received 271 votes. while Bry-
an got 176. The question is whether it
is likely that Mckinley will lose As votes
in the electoral college. And every Re-
publican is ready to put up money that
He will not. Is it probable that wave
antagonistic to the party will sweep
over the country? To the careful on
locker there seems no such opportunity
The Republican party will go into the
political fight with distinct policy
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-05-26

The closing of the American consulate
on June IA, will bring to an end an in
stitution that has lasted some sixty
four years. Among the many incum-
bents during that period was Abner
Mckinley, brother of President Nc
Kinley. He afterwards became Ha-
waiian consul in San Francisco, and
was popular in both positions. He al
ways believed that his brother would
be President of the United States, but
did not live to see his hopes realized.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-05-26

The plague conditions in Sydney are
very serious numbering in all 2O4, and
the deaths 81 up to May Z. In April
there were 112 cases and So deaths In
the first week of May there were SO
this rate alone, there will be 1874 cases
for the month, and As deaths, so that
the disease is by no means diminishing.
1t behooves our authorities to be very
careful about all vessels coming from
Australian ports. The plague is now in
Brisbane.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-05-26

The San Francisco authorities will
find it hard work to fight the plague in
the rookeries of Chinatown. Moreover,
the population of San Francisco's Chi
natown is by no means so easy to han
die as our own population, which is
quiet and orderly in the extreme. What
we shall have to guard against is the
introduction of plague-stricken rats
from Coast steamers and sailing yes
sells. How about that rat campaign?
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-05-26

Total. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 10
Now, what are the possible changes?
The New England States will remain
solid, and all the Middle States except
New York and Delaware. All the North
Central States except Indiana; all the
Pacific States, and the Western States
of Minnesota, South Dakota, North Da-
kota and wyoming, and one Southern
State, West Virginia, making a total
Of 209
On the other hand, allowing Bryan
all the Southern States except West
Virginia, and giving in addition Della
ware, Nebraska, Idaho and Utah as
certain to the Democracy there is
total of 10 sure Democratic votes in the
electoral college. This leaves 6S doubt
full votes in the five uncertain states of
New York Indiana, Kansas, Colorado
and Montana. If Mckinley carries
New York, or Indiana, or the three
other States his election is sure. Unless
Bryan carries New York he cannot be
elected. Thus the Republican nominee
will have three alternatives while the
Democratic nominee will have none 1t
must be New York or nothing. This
view makes the Republican party pref
ty sure Of victory.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-05-26

Witch presents Itself favofahiy to the
majority of the population. The Demo.
cratic party has uo policy 60 odct
against this save the rotrogtrssive pol.
lcy which win not ho palotnhle To the
masses of the people however palat-
able it may boz to the Boston onti-l
pcriaiists led by Edward Atkinson.
Again. the Republican party goes be-
fore the people with q record Of UMPIRE
cedentcd prosperity, with the history NJ
trade that has increased by millions.
The farmer Is happy because his crops
have been good, and he has sold them
at profit. The manufacturer is happy
because he sees boundless markets
opening up to him I'm all directions. the
result Of the Republican policy. The
Democratic party has no such record
to show, and can only point out that It's
policy viii probably close some Of the
markets The fact is, Democracy may
appeal to the theoretical, while the Re
publican party appeals to common
practical sense, which results in a full
stomach and a full pocket.
A table OF the distribution of the
electoral vote in 1896 is going the rounds
of Mainland papers. 1t was as follows:
For Mckinley Electoral vote.
All the New England States ....... 80
All the Middle States ..,..........." 81
All the North Central states ...... 1O1
Three Southern States-Kentucky,
Maryland, West Virginia ......" q
Two Western States-Minnesota,
North Dakota ......,,.,,,,,,,.,.,. Il
Two Pacific States-California and
Oregon OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 10
273
Less one vote each of California and
Kentucky OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-05-26
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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-05-26

Total. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. III
For Bryan Electoral vote.
Twelve Southern States-Alabama,
Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louis
lana, Mississippi, Missouri, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Tennes-
see, Texas and Virginia ......... 1873
Nine Western States-Colorado,
Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebras-
ka, Nevada, South Dakota, Utah
and wyoming ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Al
One Pacific State-Washington -. 4
ia
Plus one vote each from California
and Kentucky .................. 2
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
MACHINE SHOPS CLOSED.
325 Men in San Bernardino Thrown Out
 of Employment.

San Bernardino. Cal, December 9.-As a result of the strike of the Santa Fe teleg- raphers 325 men in this city have been thrown out of work by the closing of the large machine shops of the Santa Fe com pany.
 The strike has caused consternation among the orange growers and shippers of this city, as, If the strike is continued, 1t will undoubtedly result in a heavy loss to the orange dealers An average of 100 cars of oranges is being shipped from this vi- cinity daily. Thousands of boxes of fruit have been picked and are ready to be shipped and nearly the entire crop Is ready for shipment. There are over 800 carloads of oranges billed from this city to the East. The Santa Fe is making a supreme effort to ship fruit to its destination. Every avail able engine is being pressed into service and yard men and trainmen are working overtime
 All the operators on the Southern Cali fornia railway, of which San Bernardino Is the headquarters, have obeyed the order Of their president and quit work.
 No attempt has been made to fill the positions.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
OVERCOMING DIFFICULTY.
Railroad Officials Say the Tie Up Will
 Soon End.

Chicago, IL, December 9.-At the general offices of the Santa Fe 1t is claimed to- night that the efforts of the striking tele- graph operators to tie up the system are being overcome. J. M. Barr, third vice president of the company, tonight said:
 Somewhat less than 40 per cent. of the operators responded to the strike order and some of these have applied for re-employ ment. All passenger and freight trains are moving without interrupuon'
 At all points MT. Barr announced work will be resumed in the railway shop to- morrow. At the general offices it was stated that all regular westbound trains left Chicago on schedule time today As matter of fact, however, Sundays outgoing traffic Is practically limited to passenger business
 One hundred operators were employed to- day, 1t was stated at the Santa Fe head quarters, to take the places of strikers.
 Individual telegraphers who walked out here claim that the union men knew what they were doing when they struck, and de- clare that the strikers will fight the battle
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
Trainmen Are Out.

sss Topeka, Kan, December 9.-Dispatches received here tonight indicate dissatisfac- tion among the trainmen in some division points.
 At D. m. General Chairman Newman re- ceived the following message from MT. Long of Denver:
 Everything solid. I understand the west end trainmen are out Trainmen on the gulf division have given the officials until Monday to settle."
 A dispatch from Galveston says:
 Gulf men are standing firm and every thin is very encouraging
 Chairman Newman wires from \, lchita that Santa Fe trainmen west of Wichita are threatening to go on strike unless the strike is settled.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
MANCHESTER MARKET.
Producers We'll Supplied With Orders
 from Those in Need.

Manchester December 9.-Market condi- lions here last week were more quiet AL though there was an extensive inquiry it was for the greater part on unavoidable ssx4Nu. 6ssgsso SAa Gass SkSs aAD zEAEgiA between buyers and sellers were frequently narrow Producers are well supplied with orders from those in immediate need and business generally was easier, but the vol ume of transactions was much below the average.
 There was considerable miscellaneous in- quiry for India linens, bleaching fabrics and prints Orders were occasionally exc cuted in this department The recent de- nand from China appears satisfied, the sit- uation there exercising it's influence.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10


 ~>-=-~~--~---~---~-~-~-- >7eral assessment laws, as the members of the ways and means committee, in their committee deliberations have manifested a spirit for better and more efficient assess ment. but not so tyrannicai as the famous back tax law.
 Back Tax Law.
 Speaking of the back tax law, the Griffin House bill. seeking to repeal that measure, is not having smooth sailing in the Senate as it did in the House. The finance and taxation committee of the House has al1- versed the Griffin bill, but 1t will be placed upon the calendar and well-informed Sem ators say that 1t will pass. The State tax commissioner has been here for some time fighting to have his measure kept upon the statute books, and 1t Is partly due to his work that the bill now rests upon the sec retarys desk under an adverse report. Whether the repeal bill passes or not, the State Commissioner will not longer continue to draw his salary of s24OO, the new ap- propriations bill fails to appropriate any money for this purpose.
 Senate as to Schools. The Senate does not seem to be the strong friend to public free education sS is the lower Heuse. 17se upper House in- dicated by an action yesterday that it was opposed to the item in the general appro- priation bill of $o50 600 for free schools. If the sentiment expressed yesterday by the Senator's in recommitting the bill does not mean that the appropriation must be cut down, it at least indicates that the condi- tion of the treasury will first be investi- gated to ascertain if the State can afford to vote the increase.
 There seems little hope for getting more school legislation. The Senate has express ed itself opposed to the bill providing the House educational committee has ad- versed a similar bill. Out of nine members voting in the House committee, there were only two favoring the bill. A Black Belt Senator, talking of the measure a few days ago, gave the reason for the opposition to the bill when he said that the black coun- ties did not want educated superintendents, but "business men"-presumably men the politicians can control. He said that the educated men in the Black Belt were most always cranks. It will take anther cam paign in Alabama to secure this much needed legislation.
 Representative Gunnels of Calhoun is do- ing a great deal to perfect the school sys- tenn in the State. He now has a bill pend- ing in the lower House providing for the more efficient collection of poll taxes. The bill makes 1t prohibitive to vote in any selection in this State-primary or state, without first exhibiting a poll tax receipt It Is doubtful if the measure can pass.
 The bill to provide a uniform system of text books for the State, is still in com- mittee. The fate of the measure is in doubt. There has been a very large lobby here working against the bill, and through this influence it may be killed.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
NAVY DEPARTMENT
Has Established Local Recruiting Sta
 tion in Government Building.

The navy department has established recruiting station in Birmingham, with Lieut.. J. B. Collins in charge. The office will be open one week. The navy is in need of a large number of good men to man it's new vessels. Enlistment is for four years and persons re-enlisting get additional pay with extra months allowance. Lieu tenant Collins will have his office on the third floor of the government building. Persons wishing to enlist in the navy should apply there between the hours of a. m and 4 D. m
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
Christmas Holiday Rates.

The Central of Georgia will sell tickets to the public, account Christmas holidays, December 22, 23, 2f 25 and S1 1900, also Jan uary l. 1901, with extreme limit January 4, 1901, at rate of one and one-third first class fare for the round trip. To students of schools and colleges tickets will be sold at same rate December 15 to 21, 1900, with final limit January 8, 1901, upon presenta- ton of certificates signed by superintend- ents, principals and presidents thereof. Solon Jacobs, Commercial Agent; w. D. Hammet, Travelling Passenger Agent, 1921 First avenue, Birmingham, Ala.
 12-S-tf
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
Stockholders Meeting.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. ', 1900. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company will be held at the office of the company in Birmingham, Ala, at 12 m. on Tuesday. the 18th day of Decem- Der, 1900, for the purpose of electing a Board of Directors to serve for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before such meeting. Transfer books of the company will be closed December 15, and remain closed until December IS, 1900
 ROBT. JEMISON, Vice Pres. J. P. Ross, Secy. 12-S-11t
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
REDUCED RATES
Via Alabama Great Southern Railroad
 Account Christmas Holidays.

For the Christmas holidays the Alabama Great Southern Railroad will sell tickets from all points on its line to points east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers at the rate of one and one third fare for the round trip.
 Tickets will be sold December 22 23, 24, 9 and 31 1900, also January l, 1901, with final limit to return January 1, 1901.
 This gives excellent opportunity to par ties contemplating spending the holidays with friends at their old homes.
 For further information call on any Ala bama Great Southern Railroad Ticket Agent or R. M. Ellis, T. P. A, 2O19 First avenue.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
hiIIman Hospital Free Fair.

Hillman Hospital Bazaar will have it's grand opening Monday, December 10, at 7:30 D. m. There will be a formal speech by the Mayor and a band of music.
 Tuesday Night-"Phoenix Club" South ern'' and Athletic night.
 Wednesday Night-"Elks," when pin will be voted to the most popular Elk Thursday Night-"Shriners." A prize will be voted also to the most popular Shriner Friday Night-"Military." "The Breach of Promise Suit Case will also take place. Society people Of Birmingham will act out the part
 MRS. J. J. STERN, Chairman.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
The Neuro Hotel.

The hotel for colored people only, which is being erected by Edwards 6 Jordan, an account of which appeared in The Age-Herald of Saturday, is lo- cated at the corner of First avenue and Seventeenth street, instead of Eigh- teenth avenue, as was made to appear.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
Notice.
Birmingham. Ala. De-

Birmingham, Ala. Dec. 2, 1900. A meeting of the stockholders of the Ber- ney National Bank will be held at it's bank ing house in Birmingham, Ala, at 12 m. on Tuesday, January s. 1901, for the election of directors for the ensuing year. and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting At this meeting the stockholders will be asked to amend the articles of incorporation so as to reduce the number of directors to such number as they may deem proper, not less than five.
 W. W. CRAWFORD,
 12-S-1mo. Cashier.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
ANNUAL MEETING
Of Alabama United Mine Workers Dis
 trict Organization.

A local assembly of United Commercial Travellers was organized in this city yes- The election of officers will be the princi- pal business before the convention. The legislative committee will make report on pending legislation before the General As sembly affecting labor in the State
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
Felt in Albuquerque.

Albuquerque. N. M, December 9.-The strike of the Santa Fe operators is begin ming to be felt here. Passenger trains are all several hours late tonight. and while there are plenty of operators here freight trains are tied up waiting for orders at several stations where the men have gone out. The closing of the shops here will throw 600 men out of work and greatly in- terfere with business.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
His Coat Was Too Fine.

Walter Murphy, a negro, was arrested last night by Officers Armstrong and Baker on suspicion of being a hall thief. The negro had in his possession fine overcoat which it is thought was stolen from some residence in the city. Murphy was locked up and the coat held for Identification.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
MT. Kettia is vlce.President.

In the report of the election of officer of the Southern Club, printed in the Age Herald yesterday, the name of W. H. Ket- tig, who was elected vice president by ac- clamation, was omitted. MT Netting was the only person elected to an office in the club without any opposition.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
Growing Daily.

Recently a number of men have removed with their families from Alexander, Indi- ana, to this city and will work in the Br- mingham rolling mill. Among the number are Jack Haley, roller; J. D. Myers, heat CT; Luck McCeay, ruffer; Edward Hus- kamp, pair heater; Oscar Ervet, hatcher; Mailing Dohler
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
LOCAL ASSEMBLY
Of United Commercial Travellers Or.
 ganized Yesterday.

A local assebly of the United Commercial Travellers was orgonized in this city yes terday afternoon. The meeting for the purpose of organizing was held in the par lcrs of the Morris Hotel, and fifteen com mercial travellers were present. It is claim ed that the organization will start off with about twenty charter members.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
Houuhton in Service.

Fl Paso, Tex, December 9.-As a result of the strike the Santa Fe, Division Freight and Passenger Agent Houghton of Fl Paso has been sent to Rincon, N. M, to perform the duties of a train dispatcher. Trains on this division of the road are all running on time.