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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-12-06

The ferryboats sausalito and San Ra-
fael collided In a dense fog in San Fran
cisco Bay on Saturday night, and the
San Rafael sank. 1t is known that
three of her passengers were drowned
and 1t is feared that others were lost.
Near Altoona, Pa, Sunday morning
Mrs. Carl w. Burk and her five children,
ranging in years from 16 to s, were burn
ed to death, her husband being the only
survivor of the family.
Burglars who blew open the safe in the
Spencer, Mass, postofice early Satur-
day morning secured $24O0 in stamps
cash and registered letters. The outside
door was pried open with a Jimmy and
the inner door entered by the transom.
The BURGLARS got tools and blankets
from Anecdotes blacksmith shop, Parks's
job shop and the barns of the Standard
OIL company and s. d. Hobbs & Co. The
burglars also had the audacity to go to
q. b. Honeys stable, wake up the
night man and borrow blankets from
him. The explosion was heard by sew
eral persons. Three suspicious strangers
who were in Spencer Friday were prob
ably burglars.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-12-06

nary food do its
duty.
This picture represents
the Trade Mark of SCOTS
Emulsion and is on the
wrapper of every bottle.
SlHd fer fTec SAMPLE.
SCOTT & BOVINE,
aoo Pearl ST., New York.
soc az Il g.. all druggists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-12-06

T7or sixtv wears the NEW YORK WEEKLY TR1B;
UNE has been national weekly ne%SpaptbE cop
aImost entirely by farmers, and has enJoyeu ths co
6dence and support of the American people TO oegree
never attained by any similar publication
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
GOLFERS
Nearly Finished With
Fall Contest.
DR.. h. H. Jacobs Made New
Amateur. Record.

In the fall championship contest
among the Portage golfers, DR.. II. IL
Jacobs defeated E. E. Andrews with
2 up and to play and Geo. ID. Bates
defeated II. A. Wright, 5 up and
to play in the matches Saturday
These gentlemen will play the finals
next Saturday.
In the consolation match, Herman
Barnes defeated Lucius Lyman, 5 up
and 3 to play and N. =. Goodhue de
feated Arthur Latham up and 1 to
play.
DR.. Jacobs made new amateur
record for the course when he defeat
ed Mr.. Andrews, finishing in 81. Mr..
Andrews formerly held the record Of
Sc for the course.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
CHAIN CABLE.
It Broke and Three Men We're
Hurt.

New York, Oct. 2S.-(Sply y-One man
was fatally injured and three others
SO badly hurt that they may die, In
an accident at Pier II, Brooklyn this
morning. They We're raising n skid to
the deck of the Ward line steamer
King Griliido, when the chain cable
broke.
The chain swung back across the
deck OF the boat striking John Mona
han ana benjamin O'Connors. The
skid fell to the deck of a lighter by
the side of the steamer and crushed
Henry Clifford and VIM. Luser. All
were taken to the Long Island col.
lege hospital, where the physicians
said that Monahan would die and the
others might not recover.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
FAMILY
Nearly Wiped Out by
Poison.
One of the Sons Arrested on
Suspicion.

South Bend, Ind, Oct. 2S.-(Spl)-
Charles Webb, aged %, died last night
from the effects of corrosive poison
ing administered by unknown parties
lastSFrlday. His mother, Rebeccah
Webb, is at deaths door from the
same cause. His sister Cora was also
poisoned, but was the least affected
and late yesterday morning respond
ed to the call of neighbor whose at
tention was attracted by groans from
the house.
She said she and her mother had
eaten chicken and cocoanut pud-
ding FOR dinner Friday and she
thought her Illness came either from
this OF from the fumes of escaping
coal gas, but she could not account
for the illness of her brother who had
not taken dinner with them.
Instead of calling help she lay on
the bed and went to sleep until aroused
by the neighbors. She Is kept under
surveillance at the hospital, while an
other brother, U. Grant Webb, who
was ordered from home week ago,
because he would not assist In the
support OF the family, was placed
| under arrest.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
Message on Rec.
ord.
President Roosevelt'S
Nearly Ready.
viii Not Recommend Special
Trust Legislation.

Washington, Oct. 2S.-(Spl)--What
will, in all probability, be the short
est Presidential message ever sent
from the White House to the Capitol
is nearing completion now. President
Roosevelt has intimated to the mem
bers of his Cabinet, that he will read
the message as far as completed to
them some time this week, probably
ON Friday.
1t Is understood that reciprocity, the
trusts encouragement of the merchant
marine, the Pacific cable, the Near
aguan canal anu the need of greater
navy will be the principal topics dis
cussed.
Regarding trusts, the President, al
though holding strong opinions, will
not recommend any special legislation
but will tell Congress that such
measures should be passed as will
prevent the giant combinations from
menacing the prosperity OF the coun'
try. 1t Is understood that the Presi
dent does not favor a further reduc
ton Of the war taxes.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
TO PAY
All Claims Against
Schumacher.
Purchaser Found For
MarseiIles Property
And Court Asked to
Approve Terms.
N. o. 7. Co.. Made Defendant
In Another Damage Suit.

The assignees of Ferdinand Schu-
macher have arranged to sell the
property of the Marseilles Water Pow
cr Co., at Mnrseilles, H., to r. S. Don
nell for $215o0O. IN ar application to
Probate Court for approval of the
sale, the assignees represented
that the proceeds would pay the re-
naming Indebtedness of the assignor
and leave him some money besides.
AFTER n %. 4. AGAIN.
Danl j. Bates started suit in Com
mon Pleas Court Monday to recover
from the N. .. L. Co. $4,000 dam
ages for the death Of John w. Bates.
He has brought the suit as admins
traitor, and represents that the morh-
er, brothers and sisters of the boy,
who was aged II years, have been
damaged in, the amount asked. The
death was caused Oct. 4, by electro
cution at the corner Of Mccoy and
Miami SITS. The claim is made lDnar
the guy rope which broke, allowing
lives wires to fall to the ground, was
rusty and worn out, and that the
company knew its condition.
PETITION FOR INJUNCTION.
Amos White, in u petition to Com
mon Pleas Coutt, represents that his
farm in Franklin township has been
damaged by Amby Lee and AleXan-
der Collier, who operate n coal mine
east of his property, He claims that
when they pump water from the mine
it flows upon his land and he asks for
an order restraining them from al
lowing this condition to continue. lie
also asks for damages.
DIVORCE GRANTED.
Judge Kohler ON Monday graded u
decree of divorce to Dora kilmer in
her suit against Emanuel Kilmer. She
was also given custody of the chill
dren, and the defenuant ordered to
pay alimony for the support of the
family.
JUDGMENT AGAINST VEIN.
Default Judgment was rendered
Monday for the plaintif in the case OF
Chas. Ii, lsbell vs.. Matthias and Cath
crime Vein for $115,35. The suit was
to collect payment Of note
CONTlNUED ONCE MORE.
The temporary injunction granted
upon application OF Osborne Esgatt
restraining the City OF Akron from
selling $16S,0O0 worth of bonds, war
continued indefinitely by Judge Koh
Ter Monday.
ADJUDGED INSANE.
Gamma u, Waner, OF Akron, was OF
Monday ndjudged insane by Probat,
Judge Anderson.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
SUCCUMBED.
TO Injuries Received In an
Assault.


South Bend, Oct 2S.--(Spl.l THE
stomach OF Charles Webb, who died
suddenly last night from the effects,
1t is believed, Of corrosive poison, ad-
ministered by unknown person was
removed this morning and sent to CHI
cago for examination His sister Cora,
has practically recovered, but is still
under close surveillance Mt the hospl-
tai No one is allowed to see either
her or her brother, Grant, who is be-
ing held In Jail or suspicion. The
condition OF Mrs. Webb Is serious and
1t is feared that she cannot recover.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
BENEFIT
By the Anti-Cantee
Order.
General Miles Thinks There's Too
Much Authority atWashinston.

Washington, Oct. 2S.-(Spl)-
Miles annual report, which was made
public today, stating that the anti
canteen order had worked no damage
hut rather n benefit to the soldiers
He says he hopes the forces in Cuba
and the Philippines can soon be
greatly reduced. He also says that
Washington exercises altogether too
much authority over the department
commanders and he recommends de.
eentralization as soon rs possible. lie
considers the Capitalization principle
a defect In our military system.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
TO. Ills HOME.
Faithful Horse Brought Muir.
dered Man.

Plymouth, Ind, Oct. 2S.-(SpD-A
mysterious crime came TO light today
four miles north Of here. At daylight
this morning the dead body of Myers
Beard, aged 10, was found in Il bug
gy, the horse having carried him to
the gate of his fathers home and re-
naming there until found by passers
by.
Young Beard had spent Sunday ev-
ening away from home, and II is sup.
posed the horse had been standing al
the gate for several hours An exam.
nation of the body revealed bullet
hole in the temple, 1t is certain now
that he was murdered.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
TODAY'S
MARKETS.

East Liberty, Pa, Oct 2S.-7(Spl)-
Cattle, steady; hogs, Is double decks
to 10 cents lower; sheep, 80 loads
steady.
Chicago, Oct. 2S.--(Spl) Cattle, 49,
000 strong cents higher; hogs, 80,
000 and 10 cents decline; sheep D.
600, steady to 10 cents higher.
Chicago Oct. 2S.-(Spl.) Closing
wheat 711s; corn 567s; oats 361a; Jan
uary pork, S14,92,
Local markets on seventh page.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
BISHOPS.

New York, Oct. 2S-(Spl)-A letter
from the house of bishops was read
in some of the Protestant Episcopal
churches yesterday 1t is only on
rare occasions that the church, as a
church, takes side in political con-
test. The letter called upon the rec,
tors ito stir the slumbering manhood
and sense of civic duty which should
take the city from the hands of those
who are largely employed in trading
in the bodies and souls of the limo
cent and defenceless."
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
DEATHS.

ALBAUGH-Paul Thurlow, six
days old, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. n
Albaugh, 100 Oakdale ave, died Mon
day morning Funeral services viii
be held from the house, privately al
10 II. m. Tuesday.
Richards Richards, one yeal
old, daughter of Mr.. and MIS-. Thos,
Richards, 405 Jackson st, died late
Saturday of congestion of the lungs
Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
DIAMOND SOULS.
Titus Will Row For Them at
Henley.

New York, Oct. 2S.--(Spl)-At a
special meeting of the Union club yes
terday it was decided to send G. s.
Titus, the amateur sculler, to England
next June to compete for the diamond
sculls. The race will take place at
Henley on June 10, 1902 and Titus
will leave for England next May.
He will commence training at once.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
ELABORATE
Preparations to End
Her Life.
Ended In a Successful Attempt
by ChIorOfOrm.

Marida, Conn, Oct. 2S.-(Spl9 miss
Alice G. Ellis, aged H. for years
a governess in the family of the late
Dwight p. Wilcox of the inter nation
al Silver Co., was found dead on the
rear veranda of the Wilcox residence
yesterday morning. Over her head
was II small Black silk bag in which
i4t ri" ., .t" ,h..,.
was sponge saturated With chloro-
form. Suicide was premeditated as
was shown by the careful arrange
ments Miss Ellis had made.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
hlH' no ~.
GLASS MAKERS
Holding a Meeting TO Form a
New Trust.

Muncie, Ind, oct, 2S-(Spl)--A
meeting of the National organization
of Window Glass shapers Is being
held here today, to adjust scale with
the American Window Glass company.
Forty delegates are present, represent
ing Ohio and Indiana unions Penn.
sylvanla has also submitted a scale.
Each local union is submitting its
scale, and there is much controversy
and difficulty in reaching an agree
ment.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
Tom9rroW's Races.

Entries for the last matinee of the
Akron Driving club have been slower
In arriving than was expected by the
members of the club and the list was
not ready for publication today. Near
~ all OF the Akron fiers, except u
few of the horses that nave been sick
viii be In the going, however, and an
afternoon of good sport is promised.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
MAN KILLED
In Fight Among Pennsylvania
Anarchists.

Greensburg, Pa, Oct. 2S-(Spl.)-
Last night fight occurred among the
foreign element at Loyal Hanna about
the anarchistic views of some of the
miners there. Antonia Motla, more
conservative than the others, was shot
and died early this morning. John
Motanlr was shot in the legs.
The murderer, who was a stranger
and unknown in the community fled
as soon as he committed the deed and
so far has eluded the officers.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
WORTH MONEY.
Rummagc Sold to Aid In Church
Work.

The rummage sale conducted by
ladies' OF the Universalist church In a
Howard St, store room closed with
an auction Saturday night In which
many articles were sold for one cent
each. About $500 was realized. Near
ly as much has been cleared by the
rummage sale of st. Marys Guild of
the Church of Our Savior, in the Walsh
block.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
FIRST CLASS
British Cruiser Added to Island 5
Naval Strength.

Barrow, Eng, Oct. 2S.-(Spl)-The
British cruiser King Alfred was
launched at the Vickers yards here
today.
The King Alfred is a cruiser of the
first-class. She has an armament OF
Is guns, displacement of IA, 100 tons,
and is a vessel of 10000 horsepower
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
MANSLAUGHTER.
Verdict Of Jury In the Rose
Case.

The jury in the case against John
Rose, accused of the murder of Oliver
Houghton, at Seville, returned YER
diet of manslaughter. Rose was con-
Ylcted of murder in the second degree.
Attorney s. G. Rogers, of Akron, was
one of Roses counsel.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
Died In Akron.

Elmer Blen, of Hudson, aged %
years, died at the City Hospital, Sat
urday night, after an Illness OF 10
days. He was the son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. G. Bien, of Hudson, and was we'll
liked by all who knew him. The
funeral will be held at the home of his
sister, Mrs. Frank Ingerton, ut Penin-
sula. Tuesday at 1 p. IN.
Fred Bien, of 304 York ST., this city
and Elton w. Bien, of Hudson are
brothers of the deceased.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
OUTWITTED.
N. O. T. Co. Got Ahead
of c. & P.
Built Some Track at Kent Sun.
day Night.

The N. O. T. Co., Sunday night
stole a march on the CleS Gland g.
Pittsburg Railway Co., by laying track
on some disputed land, just north Of
Kent, in the road leading to Ravenna.
The 9. & p. claimed to have an op-
tion on the land and forbid the N. o.
4. to lay tracks ON it. Sunday night
the N. o. t. rushed large force Of
men into Kent, and by Monday morn
ing had track over the forbidden
property.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
MOSQUITOES
CAUSED SUIT.
Neighbors Built a Pond and Bred
the Pests.

New York, Oct. 2S.-(Spl)-Albert
Turner, who lives at Chappaqua near
this city, has begun suit for $4,000
damages against Mr.. and Mrs. A. T..
Valentine, his next door neighbors. He
alleges that the Valentines built a
spile pond between his residence and
theirs and that mosquitoes bred here
and annoyed him $4,000 worth last
season. Both families are wealthy.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
BIRTHS

WALLACE-Oct. 26, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Robt, Wallace, 415 Hazel ST., a son.
TRACEY-Oct. 26, to Mr.. and Mrs.
John A. Tracy, 100 Bank ST., daugh-
ter.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
MAY MARRY.
Earl RusseII's Action
Now Free.
His Countess Received Decree oil
Absolute Divorce.

London, Oct. 2S.-(Spl) 1.-THE divorce
court today made the Countess of
Russelrs divorce decree absolute.
This action of the court permits
Earl Russell to legally marry Mrs.
sommervllle, his previous marriage to
whom, in Nevada, caused his i'm
prisonment for three months on a
charge of bigamy.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
REGISTRATION
In Cincinnati 4, 544 Less Than
Last Year.

Cincinnati, o., Oct. 2S.-(Spl) THE
total registration in Cincinnati was
16,3o3, as compared with S1,S47 in
1900, and ,4,lG6 in 1899.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
Light In Toledo.

Toledo, O., Oct, 2S.-(Spl.) 1.-The to-
tai registration in Toledo was 24,572,
This is falling off of about 5000 as
compared with the figures in 1900,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
ExCavatlng For Jail.

Contractors began Monday to ex-
cayate for the foundation of the new
jail ,r
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
JUDGE NYE'S
OPINION,

The opinion of Judge Nye in the
injunction case against the City of
Akron has not yet been received.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
NECK BROKEN,
But the Football Player
Lives.
Ohio State University's Center
Rush Near Death.

Columbus, Oct. 2S.-(Spl John
! Sigrist. the Ohio State University
center rush, whose neck was broken
in Saturdays foot ball game, with
Western Reserve Is still alive, but
there seems little hope for his re-
covery. An operation will probably be
attempted today.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29

Masquerade costumes for rent Mrs
II. Fischer 100 Grant St Phone 1545.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
SCHLEY FOR
PRESIDENT.
His Name Suggested at
Washington.
Ex-senator Butler One of His
Supporters.

4 Washington, Oct. 2S.-(Spl) )-Rear
Admiral Schley Is today talked Of by
many prominent southerners as the
next Presidential candidate on the
Democratic ticket. His most notable
supporter Is Ex-senator Marion But
Ter, Of North Carolina.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29

Anything for sale OF trade, try
Democrat Liners.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
@MxA,.>s.~

This signature is on every box Of the genuine
Laxative BrOmO-Q Quinine Tablets
~ remedy that erres cold N one day
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WANTED-Oftice clenning by mid
die aged lady. Inquire at 320 Mill
st. 163-165+
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-29
TO HUNT OIL.
Well Will be Drilled In Northam.
ton Township.

The County Commissioners ON Mon
day sold to Dennison, Prior & Co., Of
Cleveland, the sos 900 Jail construc-
tion bonds, at premium of $1,631.75.
The bonds bear 4 per cent interest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-26
SOCIAL SEASON.
ST. Johns Lodge Held Enter
taInmeni, COLLATION. and Dance

The social season was iraururated by
ST. Johns Lodge. A. r. & A. NJ. at the
Trocadero, last evening. The program
opened with a reception TO WorsnipfuI
Master Frank \. Diary. An entertain
ment followed. which was in keeping
with the occasion, and after 2 dainty coll
lation the remainder of the evening was
devoted 10 dancing
The Lyceum stars presented a pleasing
program OF music, vocal and Instrument
al, and readings They comprise: Miss
Jenny Trecartin. soprano: Miss Rosa
Weidhorn. violinist; Arthur Shepard, pl.
anist, and Curtis Morse. entertainer, and
they rendered the following numbers
with several eucores Piano. "Scherzo in
C-minor. Op 90 Chopin. MIR Shepard
Eeci1aI- Eight in the Wilderness -
Penny Mr.. Morse; song ''Chanson Pro
vehcale Dell Acqua Miss Trecartin:
violin, "Romanza Andaiuza." Sarasate.
Miss Weidhorn: recital Nora Murphy
aud the Spirits" Mr. Morse; song. with
violin ohligsto. 10 Saren Rosa" Arditi,
Miss Trecartin, Miss Neldhorn
The committee OF arrangements COM
prised Jesse J.. Eddy Jr Aldridge G.
Fearce, John r. Dennis Howard w
Jencks. George T.. Paddock Frederic
Hayes. John A. THlotson Mshlon u. Mil
Tor and Charles A. Msthewson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-26
FALL RIVER
MILL MEN.
REFUSE.
Ten Per Cent Advances to Ops.
rativsS is 0sniot and GansraI
Strike More Than Pfebabllss.

The 2T.ooo operatives in Fan River
mills exclusive Of the employees Of the
American Print Works. will not receive
The desired advance Of ten per cent
After four-hours session OF the exc
cutive committee OF the Manufacturers
sssocis tion Of that city announcement
was made shortly before o'clock last
evening that tho request had beo re-
fused and Secretary Whitehead of the
/ Textile council was formally notified 10
that effect.
~ B Borden. Fred Waterman, james
f. Osborn, George Hills and u. c.
Rounsevillc. comprising majority OF
the executive committee, were the mem
bers present. The following is the text
OF the reply:
Fall River, oct. p.
James Whitehead ESQ, Secretary Tex
tile Councils
Dear Sir: Your letter OF the I'D inst.
was duly received and referred 10 The
manufacturers. I am instructed by them
To inform you that they must adhere
90 the position taken i'm their letter
that An advance I'm wages is not war
ranted by present market conditions.
They desire 90 call your attention 10 the
fact that the schedule of wages now i'm
force ba sed upon 1913 cents FOR weav-
ing n piece OF sS-inch 90 by -, print
cloth, is a very high one. and has not
been exceeded bat once, and then cnly
for a period OF nine months. during the
last II years. The nine months above
referred 20 was from December, is92. 10
september 1898 Al the time said sched-
ute was adopted print cloths were sell
ing az les cents per. yard, and the
margin. figured in the usual way, was
H07. When the present wage schedule
went into effect. Dec. II. 1899 there was
"A margin between the selling price OF
IS yards of sS-inch 50 by ~ print cloths.
and eight pounds OF middling upands
cotton of SIS. cents. Today the margin
hgured in the same way is 10.S cents,
OF TJr5 cpr1rS- tvSv t4te-=eAaa-
ule now In force was adopted. The man
ufacturers I'm the late conference held
with the representatives of your council
endesyored 20 place before YOU the actual
business conditions AZ they existed, and
90 show you how impossible IL is 10 COM
ply with your request. They therefore
positively refuse To grant any advance of
wages under existing conditions. Yours
respectfully,
G. NJ. Hathaway, Secretary.
At meeting of the Textile council
this evening the letter will be discussed.
but the council will probably make no
recommendation. thus following out its
determination 10 leave the matter entirely
I'm the hands OF the union. Following the
meeting special general meeting Of
the unions will he called for the coming
week to decide what action shall be
deemed advisable.
Judging by present indications. nothing
can avert strike at Fsll River except
the action OF the operatives at their meet
ing next week IL T. not expected that
they will take any action other than that
of voting 60 strike and manufacturers
and operatives alike expect one OF the
most important labor struggles ma the
history OF the textile industry OF this
country.