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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23
Fire Destroys an Old Land
mark,

Last Sunday morning, about 3 o'clock,
the fire bell sounded, calling out the fire
company and citizens. The cause OF the
alarm was the burning of the Farmers
Mill, east of the railroads, on Fifth ave-
nue.. The inside of the mill was al abiazc
before water could reach it, and the mill
was destroyed.
The building was one of the city's land
marks 1t was built by Isaac knott, in
1869 or 10 and used by him as COM
mission house. He did large amount
of business here, too. Later, the build
ing was used by 7. 2. Morgan as wag-
on-shop below and residence above
Stilllaterit was occupied by HemDstead's
pop factory. Three or four years ago,
machinery was placed in the building and
feed mill was started. The mill has
been owned by several hrms at various
times, finally falling into the possession
of Risdon Bros, who owned it at the
time of the fire. 1t was a well-arranged
little mill, and enjoyed good business.
The mill will not be rebuilt. We under
stand there was 81 900 insurance on it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23
A Friend Passes Away.

Charles H. Mortord, manager Of the
skiinming station at Cadmus, Linn
county,-branch of the LaCygne cream
ery-died of pneumonia last Saturday
night. He had been sick but Il few days.
Deceased was quite well known here,
having been frequent visitor at the
home of the AGITATOR family. He had
charge of the Bush City Swimming sta
ton some time ago, and helped Geo. e.
Rose to build and operate station at
Parker. Later, he went to LaCygne,
where he operated the creamery for a
while, and was given charge of the sta
ton at Cadmus.
Charles Mortord was an old friend OF
the AGILAToR family, and we knew him
we'll. He was an honest, upright man,
good hearted and unaffected, and made
friends wherever he went
Deceased was a member of the Modern
Woodmen lodge at Kansas City, Nas.,
in which he carried $4,000 life insurance
in favor of his aged father who lives at
Miltonyale, Cloud county.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

Word was received in this city
Sunday that the remains of Curren
G. Craig, who was killed in the
battle Of Tuliihan river, had been
received ut San Francisco and for.
warded to his parents near this city.
The casket arrived Wednesday after.
nOon and the funeral will be held this
Friday afternoon at the auditorium at
2 o'clock. services being in charge
Of the G. 4. r. post of this city.
The pail bearers will be members Of
20. 4 who we're bis associates while
in the service.
Curren Clarence Craig, who eur
rendered bis life in defenae Of the flag
in the Philippines was the youngest
son of Sam'l and s. J. Craig, residinS
near this city. was born in Mabsska
county, Iowa, Aug. 2, 1877, and re-
moved to this county In March, 1883,
where he resided until his enlist ment
June IA, 1898, in response to the
second call for volunteers.
He was wounded In the battle Of
Tuliihan river, March %, 1899, and
died of his wounds the next morn.
Ing. The remains were inferred at
Paco military cemetery and recent
~ disinterred and forwarded from
Manila to his parents here.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23
McAdam-Manley.

The marriage of Miss Lizzie McAdam
and Mr.. Fred Manley was solemnizcd al
the home of the brides parents, north.
west Of this city, Wednesday evening
Feb eth 1900, Rev. Hazzard the offlciat-
ing minister.
Only relatives OF the contracting part.
les and few intimate friends were pres.
ent to witness the ceremony, after which
all partook Of sumptuous supper pre-.
pared by Mrs. McAdam,
The bride is a daughter of County Com.
missioner G. A. McAdam, andis charm.
Ing and accomplished young lady, who Il
held in much esteem and respect in the
community. The groom is the only son
Of George Manley. of Selma, and Is a
young man of industry, honesty and good
habits and has the good will and respect
Of the community where he resides.
The Dispatch joins their many friends
in extending congratulations and best
Vhh0. al iaeelN Riena&.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23
Groceries at Cost.

Having sold my meat market to MY
brothet Jake, will close out the grocery
department as rapidly as possible. Every
thing In the grocery line to 20 at cost.
Come quick. Also, 6vearling steers, fresh
mich cow, team horses and harness, sad
dies brides, farm wagon. butcher wag-
on. Must sell at once.
+. d. Blum.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23
Lone Elm Items.
own 10 very quiet Of late.

Town 10 very quiet Of late.
Byerly 8. Lewis shipped . car of hogs
to Kansss CITY. Tuesday.
Mrs. J. ~. Alexander, of welda iowa
chip was in town Monday.
Miss Lucy Byerly is staying in lola now
Mr. Bradbury. Of Decatur, Illinois, was
in town Saturday.
Miss Anna Carroll 10 Oh the sick this
week.
Mrs. f. Miller and daughter Enid were
the guests of the Mesdames Burnhaa,
one day this week.
DR.. Splawn. of Kincaid 10 attending
Mrs. Carrie Babcock who is ~ the sick
list.
Ernest Kelsey IS recovering from an at
tack of smallpox. all persons likely to
| contract the diseace are quarantined 1t
is thought he contracted the disease in
OTTAWA
Mrs. Sigler, wife OF Wru. Sigler. south
Of town died very suddenly and une 1pect~
eddy Sunday night. She was in usual
health when she retired.
Miss Chloe Irwin will teach the Belfry
school this spring.
Mrs Sgler's daughter and family OF
GridleY, came over to attend the fanera
Tuesday.
Guy Quiet has sold h1s blacksmithing
outfit and is going to Kansas City to
work. He lost his pocket-book contain-
ing sixteen dollars last Saturday.
DR.. John AKtelI. of Newton. was visit
ing relatives in this vicinity last week
He is brother Of Mrs. Josie Kyner.
Recommendations
Feb. IA. 1900, at the home of the
brides parents. In Richmond Kansas
Martin Kincheloe. of this place and Miss
Daisy McDan,els were united in the bonds
Of matrimonv; Rev. Martin of Princeton
officiating. The best wishes of friends
are extended this happy couple as they
journey through life together. long
list OF beautiful and usful presents were
received by the bride and groom. The
bride wore a dress of white cashmere
trimmed in white satin and ribbons and
the groom was attired in conventional
black.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

We will pay a salary of $500 per
week and expenses for man with rig to
introduce our Poultry Mixture and In
sect DESTROYER. Address, with stamp.
Ideal Poultry Food Manfg Co.
- Parsons, Kansas.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

Chas. Thompson, formerly of this
county, but now of Garnet, told US
some time since that he had made ar
rangements to lease lot of land in the
grazing portion of the state, and would
take cattle to care for during the SYM
mer. He saws he has several sections
contracted. and can care tor several
thousand head Of stock. Mound City
Standard.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

The Epworth League, of the Method
list church gave a social, last Friday eye.
ming, which was attended by large
number Of people.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23
SALE POSTPONED.

The sale of milch cows and hogs adver-
tised for sale at the Winan's barn on
Feb. 91st. is postponed on account of
storm to Monday, Feb. 26.
]. L. Walker.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23
A SENSE OF OBLIGATION.

| joined a new don't worry" club,
And now hold nv breath.
I'm so scared for fear III worry
That I'm worried most to death.
Washington Star.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

A marriage license was issued on Feb
18th to Jonn Rosener. of Greeley, Kan
sas, and Katie F.. Schlegel. of Lenexa.-
Olathe Tribune.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23
Notice Of Appointments.
THE STATE OF KANSAS, | .

Asprnsos eouHrY. ss.
In the matter of the estate Of Mary j.
Shields late Of Anderson county. Kansas.
NOTCH OF APPOINTMENT
Notice 10 hereby given, that on the eth day
Of February, A. d. 1900. the undersigned was,
by the Probate Court of Anderson county,
Kansas, duly appointed and qualified as
Administrator OF the estate Of Mary j.
Shields late Of Anderson county, DECEASED.
Az parties interested n said estate vii take
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

Norman F. Ramsey. of Topeka, one of
the members OF the Twentieth Kansas,
came down to attend the funeral Of Cur
ran Craig and John Muir, the latter TAX
ing place at Westphalia. yesterday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

Fred Henderson went to Westphalia
the latter part of last week to attend the
funeral services of one of the Goth Kan
sas boys--whose remains were brought
home for burial,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

A front window in Farrow's second
hand store was knocked out last Sunday
night, but he did not miss anything,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

We are glad to learn that Mrs. Geo.
Budden. who has been very sick for some
time, is improving.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

Tailor Ratclif fustrated a jail delivery
last Thursday evening. The prisoners
had q hole dug in the south wall large
enough to crawl through, all except
stone or two on the outside of the wall
which they could kick out when the prop.
er time came tor their escape.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

We are having the office papered this
week. We will have some new Office fur
niturc in few days, which was made. by
Geo. DeWolf and is an elegant piece of
work.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

The oyster supper at Junction school
house last Friday night was success,
in spite of the bad weather. and the net
proceeds were $lS.06.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

1t looks familiar to see the "Old Man
in the office once more, it being two weeks
since he had been inside of the door He
went to Fl. Scott Thursday afternoon.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

We see in the Mound City papers items
about S. W. Sturdivan and wife and
Milt Sturdivan aud wife--from which we
conclude that father and sou have both
committed natrimony lately.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

4, Some one knocked out a window light
In the rear door Of Stewards grocery
store Sunday night and opened the door
and left 1t open. Mr.. Stewart says he
has not missed anything.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23


The kidneys are your
blood purifiers. they I'll
ter out the waste or
impurities In the blood.
II they are sick or out
Of order. they fail to do
their work.
Pains. aches andrheu-
matism come from ex-
cess Of uric acid in the
blood. due to neglected
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

If certain grocers of Garrett would
put their baskets of vegetables and fruit
above "high-water mark" they would
be more appeti.ing, especially to people
who have weak stomachs. or WHO don't
like dog-watcr mixed with their food.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

Mrs Malanie Sober, mother Of A. ].
Sober. died last Tuesday night, after sew
erai weeks illness. The funeral services
took place this (Pridsy) morning from
the c Catholic church.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF ToLRDo,l
LUCAS COUNTY,

LUCAS SOUNTY,
Crank ]. Cheney makes oath that he
is the senior partner of the flrm off. ].
Cheney & Co., doing business in the City
of Toledo, County and State aforesaid,
and that said hrm will paw the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CArARRH
CURE. FRANK I. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day Of December,
A. ID. 1886. A. w. GLEASON,
(sEAL.) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
and acts directly ON the blood and mu-
Gus surfaces of the system. Send for
testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co.. Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halle Family Pills are the best,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

Ex.Attorney. General Boyle came down
from Kansas City to attend the fupera
of Mrs. Gus Graves.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

Rise Thompson and son FLOYD went
to Garrett, Saturday.-Mound City
Standard.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

W. G. Cress and wife, of Central CITY,
who have been visiting in Illinois. have
returned home.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23
Rev. Henderson is moving to Salina

| Rev. Henderson is moving to Saline
this wcet.
Vie Paxton was here from, Empori7
over Sunday
Mrs. II. b. Ward has the thanks of the
invalids OF the AGITAToR home for deli
cacies.
Commodore" Lister has become a
resident Of Kincaid, according to the
Dispatch,
We learn that A. q. Obsr and famil J
contemplate returning from California in
September.
Jake Shull has purchased the Johnson
property, first house east of railroads on
fourth avenue.
Up to Thursday of last week. Kincaid's
gas fund Ito prospect for gas) had
reached 81 100.
Miss May Osborne was down from
Topeka over Sunday, visiting her par
ents and friends.
Miss Jennie Hollipgshead has the
/ thanks of the AGITAToR invalid's for
some delicious jelly.
Jesse Hampshire went up to Over
brook, Monday, on visit to his brother,
DR.. Simon Hampshire.
D. F. Stevenson has added implements
to his seed business andis getting in sew.
eral cars OF implements.
Hon. Geo. NJ. Munger, of Greenwood
county, candidate for governor, was
in the city last Tuesday, looking after
his fences,
George DeWolt shipped two bank
counters, Saturdav-one to Wichita, and
one to Edgcrton. They were elegant
pieces of work
The friends of Mrs. A. ]. Smith are
pleased to know that her health is i'm
proving. She has been quite poorly all
winter, but she is much better.
Next! A young man named Barber led
Miss Shaver to the altarin Rocks county
the other day. The little "shayers"
will all he BARRIERS.
Mrs w. S. Barth came down from
Kansas City. the latter part of last
week, on a visit to her husband. Mrs.
Barth likes Garnett very much.
Rev. Brehn, OF Lawrence, preached at
the Congregational church last Sunday.
He is very pleasant gentleman, and
made good impression upon the peo- |
pie of Garrett.
Mrs. Slonaker received this week by !
express. a Black Langshan Cockerel from
the noted flock OF E. A. Mott which took
sweepstakes premium at the Franklin
county poulrry show this winter. |
c. E. Smith and wife and Mrs. A Bur-
son, of Port Arthur, l., c. Boyle and
wife, of Kansas City, and Roht. Scott
and wife, of Paris, ILL.,, attended the fun
eral Of Mrs. Gus Graves. last Sunday.
F. l.. Palmer. who lately moved here
rom Riley county, and purchased the
Vantrees place, six miles west Of Garrett
was in town. Wednesday. and purchased
q lot of furniture at Barth's furniture
store.
Vim. Brook. of Seattle, Wash. who
has extensive mining interests in the
Klondike country, was in the city, Tues
day, the guest OF Rev. Howie and family.
He was on his way to Blue Mound to
visit relatives,
Quite number of errors crept into the
last week, owing to the 'old
mans" mishap, which kept him on his
back and rush of work in the job de-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

DR.. Monroe was over from Osawat-
omic, the first of the week.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

The remains of Mrs. Gus Graves were
placed in the Garnett cemetery last Sun
day, the funeral taking place from the
Methodist church. A large number OF
friends followed the body to it's last rest
ing place. We arc sorry we did not get
the. promised obituary.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

kidney trouble.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats. and makes ono feel as though
they had heart trouble. because the heart Is
over-working in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
1t used to be considered that only urinary
troubles were to be traced to the kidneys.
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their Begin
ming In kidney trouble.
Ifyou arc sick you can make no mistake
BY first doetoring your kidneys. The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp.Root. the great kidney remedy Is
soon realized. Itstsnds the highest for It's
wonderful cures Of the most distressing cases
and 70 sold on Its merits Evtw
by Ill druggists In fifty R1k1{ kG{h
cent and one-dollar sig |){s s!1
e.. You may have Q ~ 1!..| ~
sample bottle by mail HONE Of svampRooa
free. also pamphlet telling you how TO find
out II you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Dr.. K'hmse
& Co., Risghamton, N. Y.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23
Over-Mork Meakens'
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Wake Impure Blood.

All the blood III your body passes through
ycu. l;ldneys once every three minutes.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23
Easter comes late-Aprii 18th.

Ed Haverfield is elerking ia II. w.
French's store.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

Marriage licenses were issued on the
18th to c. s. Slocum and Miss Blanch
Wycoff, both Of Jackson township; 10th
Chas. Whitney and Miss Bertha Corney,
Westphalia; 10th David Bowling and
Miss Martha Alexapder, Union Townships
10th John B. Rudcsill and Miss Minnie
Weddlee.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23
Anderson county's portion of the sta ia
school fund amounts to $2l65.

Jake Blum has purchased his brother
Franks interest in the Blum meat
market.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

Mrs. Lew Riley who has been visiting
relatives in Kansas City, returned home
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

Quite a number of errors crept into the
AsIrAToR last week, owing to the "old
mans" mishap, which kept him on his
back and rush of work in the job de-
partment. We are getting the kinks
out" however, and will have things run
ming in better shape hereafter
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

The greatest invention in unilitarr
science was the Calling gun and the
greatest discovery in medical science il
Gatlin's Anti-Bilious Compound, which
actually cures habitual constipation.
So it 10 not necessary to be continually
taking medicine. A short treatment
does the work. AK sorr drussies a. :
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

Miss Flo Caldwell, who teaches the
Cedar Ridge school, gave a very interest
ing entertainment, Friday night. The
entertainment was given in honor of the
children of MIR. Cottle's, who are NOV
ing away. Those present report very
enjoyable evening.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

Mrs. Jane Booth died at Kansas City
on thursday of last week The remains
were brought to Garnett, and the fun
eral took place from the United Presby-
terrain church on Saturday afternoon,
and the remains were placed beside her
husbands grave in the Garrett cemetery.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

Bert Paine died yesterday forenoon, at
his home, in Union township. He had
been in poor health for years, resulting
from an old army trouble, He ATTENDED
Tom Wilson's sale week ago last Mon
day, and caught cold, from which he did
not recover, Deceased was an old resid-
ent of Anderson county, and was highly
respected. We hope to be able to give
fnythE partiGs]ars ankt NO,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

Vie Paxton was here from Emporia
over Sunday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

Mrs. Slonaker received this week by
express. a Black Langshan Cockerel from
the noted flock OF E. A. Mott which took
sweepstakes premium at the Franklin
county poulrry show this winter.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

Rev. Brehn, of Lawrence, preached at
the Congregational church last Sunday.
He is very pleasant gentleman, and
made good impression upon the peo.
pie of Garrett.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

Vim. Brook. of Seattle, Wash. who
has extensive mining interests in the
Klondike country, was in the city, Tues.
day, theg guest OF Rev. Howie and family
He was on his way to Blue Mound to
visit relatives,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

c. E. Smith and wife and Mrs. A Bur
son, of Port Arthur, l., c. Boyle and
wife, of Kansas City, and Roht. Scott
and wife, of Paris, ILL.,, attended the fun
eral Of Mrs. Gus Graves. last Sunday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

F. l.. Palmer. who lately moved here
rom Riley county, and purchased the
vantrees place, six miles west Of Garrett
was in town. Wednesday. and purchased
4 lot of furniture at Barth's furniture
store.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

Mrs. W. S. Barth came down from
Kansas City. the latter part of last
week, on a visit to her husband. Mrs.
Barth likes Garnett very much
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

Mrs. II. B. Ward has the thanks of the
invalids OF the AcITAToR home for deli
cacies.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-04-27
GREAT FIRE AT HULL.
Hundred Houses Destroyed and ths
Flames Still Spreading. r, s5#

Hundred Houses Destroyed and the
Flames Still Spreading.
MONTREAL, April ~. "A special from
Ottawa says that a terrible fire has
broken out in Hull, Quebec, across the
river from Ottawa. The fire started in
o mill, and the flames blew across the
Grtawa river and the Victoria and Bur-
rows wharves caught. In Hull a hun
dred houses are already burned and
more are burning.
The buildings Of the Eddy company,
manufacturers Of paper and matches, in
Ottawa, are in flames. 55s
a TORONTO, Ont, April ~. --- An Ottawa
special says the town Of Hull is in
ashes, and the center of Ottawa is
burning. Assistance has been requested
from all nearby points.
The Grey Nuns convent and the Cen
trail fire station at Hull have been
burned. The Hull mills, and 200 houses
are on fire in the Western portion Of
Ottawa. 1t is said that the supreme
court at the corner Of Parliament Hill
is on fire, as are the Canadian Pacific
sheds! The Canadian Pacific station is
in danger. ;t . y -t@42
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-04-27
TO TAKE NO PART
Agitated Boycott Of Dewey Cele-
bration by Organized Labor
Takes Form. j.
Promoters Of the Affair. Declared
Antag gonistic to the Trades
Unions. 81 81
Material Men Force a Split in the
Contractors ASS ociation.
b End Is Near.

CHICAGO, April 81. The long talked
Of boycott of the Dewey celebration by
organized labor has taken form. The S
executive committee Of District 5, of
the International Association Of Ma
chinists has issued an edict declaring
the promoters Of the celebration antag-
onistic to union labor and ordering
members Of the union to take no part
in it. lf5 81 .5
Ie The Evening Post says it is reported
that the material men have forced q,
split in the contractors association, be-
tween which organization and the
Building Trades unions a war has ex-
listed for two months, costing millions
of dollars in wages and paraly lyzing
building operations.
The report comes from member of
the committee appointed by the city
council. The contractors for brickwork,
it is said, have have been forced by the
brick manufacturers to agree to arbitra-
ton, thus retiring from the position as
sumed by the contractors association,
that "the building trades council must
CO." Some of the contractors under
pressure have agreed to treat with the
municipal committee, and this, it is
said, means the beginning Of the end of
one of the worst building trades strikes
Chicago ever experienced.