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The weekly examiner., 1901-08-31
A. E. OF L. STRENGTH.
POSITION AND POWER OF THE GREAT
 LABOR ORGANIZATION.

LABOR ORGANIZATION.
 What It Can Do to Help a Constitu-
 ent Union-E9ow 1t Might Inaugu-
 rate q Sympathetic Strike-Limit to
 Its Power to Assess.
 The Star has compiled from most re liable sources the name and member ship of every organization in the American EwAmratioa of Labor. This membership, in individuals, amounts to 1,452, ,446. The organizations embraced include S4 national and international unions, % state branches, 2S0 city cen trals and 1 1,544 local trade and federal labor unions, making a total of 1923 organizations.
 The action that can be taken by these affiliated bodies in assisting any one of their members in trouble is not limited, provided meeting of the representa- tives of the affiliated bodies is called for action in a specific case. The as- sistance that can be rendered through the officers of the American Federation of Labor, however, is clearly defined by the constitution and bylaws governing that organization. This ass9eance is limited to financial aid. The officers of the American Federation of Labor have no authority to declare a sympathetic strike, but can "levy an assessment of 1 cent per member per week on all affiliated unions for period not ex- ceeding ten weeks in any one year, to assist in the support of an affiliated or ganization engaged in a protracted strike or lockout" This law has been interpreted to mean that a 10 cent as- sessment can be levied on the affiliated members once year.
 If the full 10 cent assessment should be levied for the benefit of the steel strikers, however, 1t would amount to less than $15O,ooO. and would not go far in the struggle.
 In discussing the power of the execu- tive council of the American Fedora ton of Labor in strike matters prom inent member of that council said: "We are not hampered in the least by our constitution ard bylaws. There are a hundred ways in which the ex- ecutive council of the federation can take effective action in aiding strike. For instance, a meeting could be or dered of delegates from all affiliated bodies, and at such a meeting any action might be taken that seemed ex- pedient. If 1t was deemed wise to order a sympathetic strike of certain affiliated trades, this could be done, and while perhaps there would be nothing to compel the men so ordered to strike, there would be no doubt of their obeying the order. Then, too, if the 10 cent assessment authorized to be levied for any one organization should prove insufficient, this conven. ton could levy an additional assess ment. Financial aid in addition to the 10 cent assessment could also be given by independent action being taken by any of the national or international organizations, either through special assessment of their members or by voting money out of their treasury"
 The following is a list of organiza- tions affiliated with the American Fed eration of Labor and shows the strength of the organization:
The weekly examiner., 1901-08-31

WE have evidently been learning so many of the things in the Samp- son Schley imbroglio that aint so, ;" that soon we shall be impelled to the conclusion that anything in reference to the case isn't worth reading.
The weekly examiner., 1901-08-31

FROM the controversy going on 'over the Connecticut Agricultural college, 1t seems very plainly if not painfully evident, that the same is an institution run as much for political as agricultural results.
The weekly examiner., 1901-08-31
SATURDAY, AUGUST s1. 1901.

IN the life-saving service of our government medals only are awarded for heroic deeds, but in the life-de- stroying service money is considered as the proper incentive.
The weekly examiner., 1901-08-31

OUR enterprising young Connecti- scut city of New Britain appears to be
 having troubles of its own just now' .Its recent tax collector IS in jail charged with the offense of naming zbis retnns less than the receipts.
The weekly examiner., 1901-08-31

The one conspicuous failure of Ameri- can institutions is the government of it's great cities.-Professor Bryce in American Commonwealth.
The age-herald., 1901-04-25

feegrounds' but Miss Coffeegrounds met me an tole me Andrew se'd stay away an dat he had sum talk fur me. I ain't seen him since an ain't got de talk"
 Did you and Mrs. Coffeeground ever correspond?" asked the judge.
 No, sah. We ain't nebber correspond tergether, but she written me CT note, jedge.' continued the defendant in an impressive tone. II hab brung dem bofe water when dey war bofe down wid de ragin smallpox. an jes' as dey git well day want ter rpn me off"
 Dat ain't so, jedge.' said Andrew. Dat man cum ter my house. Jedge. an sit an sit till 12 o'clock. dat'n why I run him off. He nebber nussed me, dat Smallpox don't mount ter muffin. 'Stid CT nussin' me, jedge. he put cartridges in de fire an tried ter kill me. It war so In de cold wedder dat was scart ter hab CT fire What wid his keepin' CT comin' an CT comin', jedge, an his putin ob cartridges in de fire he had done wore his welcom clean out, an de neighbors was CT discussin' ob it an 1t war creatin' scandal in de neighborhood.
 Are there any more witnesses?" asked the judge.
 Now, your honor," said defendants at torney, my clients innocence Is so ap- parent that we will not befog the case with further evidence. would ask your honor to consider that my client has been the Good Samaritan to these people. and he thought that gave him the right to correspond with the family, and he went there last Sunday dressed up for a Sun day talk, and this Is the result-dragged here In the Police court, his fair charac- ter smirched and his reputation alloyed." Here the lawyer shed a few tears. T say. your honor" he continued, The is hauled up here for your honor to take shot at him, to pour hot shot into him and to pre- vent his correspondence. He was mere box picker, your honor. He was invited to the house, and like Othello, urged to tell the story of his life He was lulled into the security that he was a welcome guest and that Andrew Underground never intended for him to stay away"
 You say that your clients innocence is quite apparent, said the judge. T think 1t is It is more apparent than real. I think, like Aaron Burr. he was poison ing the spring of domestic happiness and that this case is governed by the rule laid down in Blaunerbassett vs. Burr. will put fine of $10 on him."
 ."Step inside" said the sheriff to the defendant. The jail door swung open and the famous box picker of Scratchankle swung himself through It.
The age-herald., 1901-04-25
At Cumberland Park.

Nashville, Tenn, April 24.--The track at Cumberland Park was good today, but not fast. For that reason Isobers mile in Al claims especial attention. It was tho third race, handicap, and the fea- ture of the day. Hayes Lady Strathmore was the favorite and a. well. played one, too, but Troxler' semmed to have lost his judgment and with perceptible slack ening the good horse, qhit in the stetch. The day was cloudy but pleasant and a big crowd saw the races. Four favorites got the money for the. public. zanone was scratched by the management from the last race, bad acting at the post be- ing given as the reason. Ed Moore. his owner declares he has gotten a Dad deal'' and that he. will make no more en- tries here.
 First -Eleven-sixteenth mile. Badinage. 100 GA. Weber,. 2is to 1, won; siroister, 1os (Aker9, 3 to l, second; Gus todian, 90 to'Neilp. 8 to l. third, Time, 109ls.
 Second Race-Half mie Jim Scanlon, no e. Combs). to 10, won; Easter Boy.
The age-herald., 1901-04-25

she had told him to stay away but dat he an Blll Avery cum down dar Satur day ter play de box"
 Hes box picker, is he?" asked the judge.
 "Yes sah. ane picks de box in rag time"
 He's not a rag picker, is he?' asked the judge.
 ''No sah He only picks de box. 'ceptin' when he picks row now an den.''
 Did you and John ever correspond?" asked Johns lawyer of the witness.
 No sah. Bill Avery, he corresponds wid my ,sister-in-law but John don't cor respond ter muffin"
 Another witness said he didn't know nothing about 1t. All he knew was that he had heard Andrew Underground tell John Anderson to stay away and that John said The ,warn't gwine ter do 1t and dat he tole Andrew dat eff Andrew kill him. he'd stand a shot befo' Judge Greene an eff he beat him too much he'd stand a shot befor' Judge Foagin. Den John se'd he wus gwii.c ter come next Sunday an de shootin' could begin den"
 Did you ever hear John pick banjo?" asked the judge.
 ''No sah. I've heard him pick a box"
The age-herald., 1901-04-25
Scandal In Ii Scratch Ankle.

''Will your honor take up the John An- dersbn case first this morning?" said an officer in the Police Court yesterday. T am anxious. to get back to my beat in scratchanlxle.'
 You don't beat about the bush as to what you want said Judge Feagin. May be you don't know law"
 "No sir. don't There are no bushes on. my beat" replied the officer.
 "WeliI will have to accommodate you, :" said the judge. Call John Anderson"
 John Anderson being called. showed his hand, which was black from dark deeds
 What Is John Anderson. my Joe John, accused of?" asked the judge. t TT A. w." said the clerk. which be- ing translated means trespass after warn ing.
 .Who Is the prosecutor" inquired the judge
 The prosecutor turned out to be hus- band named Andrew Underground. He made a long talk about the numerous visits that John Anderson made to his place. He said John was a good thing, but that he understood how 1t was pos sible to have too much of a good thing, and he hoped to goodness that Judge Fea- gin would put a stop to John coming around his house serenading with a ban jo. T ain't got but one daughter, jedge. ' he said, ':an' she's six months old. I live at Martuary street and Smith ave nue, Smithfield." s--
 pDon't you and John recognize each .other?" asked the defendants lawyer.
 No sah."
 Don't you belong to the same socie- tyr" No sah.'
 Nor the same racer" No sah.v John told me- continued the prosecu- tor dat he war gwine ter stir his pistol an, tole 1t all de time an ef beat him ter 1t 1t would be all right, an eff he beat me ter 1t 1t would be all right. Was he going to stir his gun so as to get you in a .stew?" asked the judge.
 Yes sah. Oats hit said the prose l cutor. | The prosecutors wife then took the stand and said she had known John a year and little better, but that he was little worse now than formerly That
The age-herald., 1901-04-25
BASEBALL CAME
 THIS AFTERNOON Local Cracks Will Meet the Bir- mingham Team. GOOD. SPORT is. EXPECTED The League Team Has Been Practic- ing Every Day This Week, and
 Will Put Up a Fine speei-
 men of Ball.

The second exhibition. game of baseball of the season will be played at the Sew enth street park this afternoon. The game will be called at 3:45.
 The league team has been practicing every day thls week and will be able to put up a better exhibition than that of last Saturday. Most of the men are little sore from he exercise they. have been taking the past few days, but they are gradually working this off. and by the end of the week will be In fine shape.
 The first game nstwoca two Southern Association teams was played in MeE,- phis yesterday. Nike Finn's aggregation took a victory from Charley Franks Memphis n.re
 Only one EcT;ss was played in the Amer icgn League yesterday end two in the Rational
The age-herald., 1901-04-25
Little Rock. 6; Memphis, 4.

Memphis, Tenn, April "A. = The first game of the season between Southern League teams was played at League Park here today between Memphis and Little Rock and resulted in victory for the latter by score of 6 to {. The feature was Hutton's home-run drive to center field. which WOE the game for the visit ors The attendance was very large and. the proceeds were given to the Confeder- ate reunion fund. The game was specially sanctioned by President Kent. Score:
 R. H. E.. Little Rock .. ..0O110O O0202-6 8 l Memphis ......-2 0 e0 900 CA 4 Batteries: Crow. Blackburn, Lynch and Sutton; Rhodes, Wayne, Robb, Shields and Swacina-
The age-herald., 1901-04-25
2x{e's 2yttAe 9rauedNs #
BY FRANK HARVEY MILLER.

said the witness. Hes one Pf de best box pickers m town
 His box picking seems to have got nm into a box" said the judge
 A colored woman then offered herseiI as witness Nobody would have taken her as gift, but anything can get to De witness It requires absolutely no am- bition to be come one. She said her name was Martha Hamett.
 DO you know anything about An draws and Johns difficulties, and what John went down to scratchankle for" asked the judge.
 He went dars cage he liked 'em ail' said the witness
 "whicn member of the family did he like?' asked the judge.
 'I disremember jedge.
 .'Did you ever hear of John correspond ing with Mrs. ICoffeeground?" asked the judge.
 "No, sah. I didn't know he was CT correspondent" said the witness
 "Jedge." said the defendant, femme tell you de ezactness ob it. My brud- der's wifes sisters chile an me cum from town de udder night. We had de banjo's an war guine to serenade de Cof-
The age-herald., 1901-04-25
MILITARY LAW BAD.
Cape Colony Man Says Respectable People Suffer outrageously.


 London, April 24.--J. x. Merriman, the former treasurer of Cape Colony, and who is now a representative of the Afrikander Bund in England, speaking at meeting of Liberals to- , day against aggression and militarism, said military law. the abnegation of all law, was established in Cape Col ony.
 The newspapers had not heard of the treachery and espionage going on. Respectable people were committed on the evidence of raLlves alone. They were brought up and fined for harm less observations, called seditious, and the town guards harassed them. These things created greater irrita- tion and indignation than actual vio- lence.- The press was deliberately stopped and four editors had seen sent to jail.
 The fruits of this policy would be bit ter, as the memory of these insults burn ed the hearts of the people. MT. Merri- man detailed the punishments out forth. He mentioned an instance of ''cheeky girl being fined for saying things against >the town guards. Martial law and the npsorship through out Cape Colony pre-
 6nthe people of England from know
 ardships of the Dutch As an
 h, MT. Merriman said he view
 bicy pursued in Cape Colony
 olackest dismay If persisted in,
 ica was lost to the British eIn-
 only thing thGt' could save 1t was recognition that the pecrle wanted self-government and were determined to have It.
 J. W. Sauer the former commissioner of public works of Cape Colony. said the camps in which the Boer women and chill dren were kept were guarded by sentries with loaded rifles and fixed bayonets. A majority of the women had been placed fin them against their will Their homes had been burned and their possessions had been taken. He had tried to get the military authorities, through the gov ernment of Cape Colony, to permit 200 or 300 women and children camped at Port Elizabeth to be liberated: food and shell ter having been promised them by the town. but the military authorities re- fused the request
 Resolutions offering annexation and crown government were adopted
The age-herald., 1901-04-25
ON THE RACE TRACK
At Tanforan.


 San Francisco. Cal, April A.-one fla vorite won at Tanforan today. Cousin Carrie, quoted in some books at 15 to l. took the opening event and this was fol- lowed by the victory of Torso Maid at 10 to 1. Doublet, at to I, won the fifth event and Matt Hogan, winner of the sixth race, was held at the same price. The handicap went to Beau Ormonde, who led most of the way. He beat Macgyle a neck.
 San Francisco. April 24.-Weather clear, track fast at Tanforan today. Summary: First Race-Eleven7six of mile; selling: Cousin Carrie 100 (Fauntleroy), 2 to l, won; Screenwell Lake 100 (Russell), to l, second: Merida 100 q. Martini, 12 to l. third Time: 1:os.
 Second Race-Nine- -sixteenths of a mile selling: Torso Maid 1O2 q. Martin), 10 to l. won; Royalty 105 (Bassinger), 12 to !, second; Vassalo III (Rausch). ? to l, third. Time 0:54A.
 Third Race-Seven-eighth of mile: Rollick 1o4 (Rausch). 1 to 5, won: Ada N. 102 q. Martini, even, second; Cougar 1c2 (Conley). l5 to 1, third. Time: 1:2s. Fourth Race Mile and one-sixteenth; free handicap Beau Ormonde 103 (Gouln), 3 to l, won Macgyle sS (Rausch), to l. second; Malay 100 (Redfern). 10 to l, third. Time: 1:4Sa4.
 Fifth Race-Three-q quarters O mile; selling: Doublet III RusselD, to). won; Princess Titsnia 93 (Butlerl. i ;o 7. sec on6; AEd-stus 97 O.. Martin. 6 70 i, third. Tine. l;96is M
 Sixth Race = Three-qnarter5 of 2 mile; selling. Matt Hogan 106 (Rausch), 10 to l. won; Ssintiy 107 (Gisborne). to 5. sec Time: 1:14
The age-herald., 1901-04-25
FLAGMAN AssAssiNATED.
Was Found at a. Water Tank. With .
 Ball Through His Heart.

Fulton. Ky, April 24.-Hugh E.. Lucas, aged 23, fiagman on fast. freight run ming from Memphis to Cincinnati, was assassinated at Grafton. Tenn, north of here just before daylight this morning.
 The train stopped for water. and the fagman was missed at East Cairo. Sec ton hands found him lying in pool of water, with bullet through his heart. Detectives think he attempted to put tramps off the train and they. killed him.
The age-herald., 1901-04-25
Report on Texas Cotton.

Houston. Tex, April 24-The Post will tomorrow issue report or. the cotton acreage of Texas It shows Lat the planting season is fully three weeks late and much replanting is to be done because of the weather. There will be an increased acreage. although 1t Is not thought it will reduce pre- vailing figures. Much land sown to grain will be plowed up and put in cotton in the northern portion of the State. Only a small proportion Of the crop is above ground; the stand not being good
The age-herald., 1901-04-25
Two Surrender to Sheriff.

London, Ky, April 24.-The latest news from fletcher County is that two of the Reynolds gang has surrendered to the sheriff's posse. There was some talk of the sheriff usiug dynamite to dislodge those who would not surrender, but tse sherifr says he has no such intentions and believes there will be Q full surrender in a few days
The age-herald., 1901-04-25
Diaz Will Not Come.

Mexico City. April 2.-The Associated Press correspondent is authorized to say that President Diaz will be unable to ac- cept any invitation to meet President Mckinley at the border on account of the pressure of public busines-. President Diaz continues in excellep. l,e;.,th, but Is closely confined to his -:I;c>. there being a large amount of business for transaction.
The age-herald., 1901-04-25
A fionta. ca Nov. |

Atlanta. Ga, Nov. '. 1879. Dr. C. J. Moffett-Dear Sir: cannot too strongly recommended your Teethina Teething Powders) to mothers as one of the best medicines they can obtain for their debilitated and sickly infants have used 1t with very satisfactory re- suits the past summer with my child and while we have heretofore lost child or two from teething under other reme- dies our present child, that has taken Teethina. is fine. healthy boy. I am. very respectfully,
 A. P. BROWN, M. D. 2, Brother of U. s. Senator and Ex-Gov. Joseph E. Brown.)
The age-herald., 1901-04-25
SEALED PRoPosALa.
Office of City Engineer,

Ofl1ce or C1ty Englneer,
 Birmingham, Ala, April 20, 1901. Sealed proposals will be received at this office until F o'clock. noon, Wednesday, May l, 1901, for certain street grading. macadamizing and curbing. cement side walk paving. brick gutter paving and sanitary sewers.
 Each party bidding must accompany his bids with a certified check for sl50.0 made payable to the Mayor and Alder men of Birmingham, to insure making of contract and bond. Specifications may be obtained at this office. Right is reserved to reject any and all bids. Bond will be required.
 (Signed) JULIAN KENDRICK.
 City Engineer. 4-20-td
The age-herald., 1901-04-25
Ship Captain 2 Suicide.

Houston. Tex. April 24.-rapt. Frank Crossland. of the British steamer Selma. shielded in a lodging house here today. He disappeared two weeks ago ard his vessel sailed without him. He left no letters. although n considerable amount of money was found on his person.
The age-herald., 1901-04-25
Rlce's Goods Sold.

New York. April 24 The sale ot tho personal effects of William M. Rice, the Texas millionaire who died in this C.ts on September 23 last. was begun today by order of John P. OBrien. temporary administrator of the estate. The sale will not be concluded for several days.
The age-herald., 1901-04-25
ELks' STREET FAIR

And Trade Carnival, Birmingham, Ala.,
 April 29-May 4, 1901. The Southern Railway will sell tickets at one fare for the round trip to Birm- ingham within a radius of one hundred miles, for this occasion. Tickets on sale April 2sth, 30. May 1st, 2d, Sd. 4th, fina. limit May 9th. 1901.
 For information. tickets, etc, call on Southern Railway Ticket Agent, or write
 c. E. JACKSON,
 T. P. A. Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1901-04-25
teachers

And those desiring to become teachers take notice that you can prepare for the state examination at the State Normal School Jacksonville. Ala. whose classes are reviewing the subjects for all three grades The school will continue until July l.
 Board sS per month. Tuition free. For further information, address
 c. w. DAUGETTE, p-- 4-M-3w
The age-herald., 1901-04-25
Shot by a Negro.

Knoxville. April 24.-Johns Leonard, su- perintendent of the Hiwassee. Mining Co.,. while hunting yesterday near Lou don. Tenn, was shot by negro named Luke Hacker, and is not expected to live. After falling Leonard shot the negro. wounding him. A posse is searching for the negro.
The age-herald., 1901-04-25
President 9.r. invited.

Fl Paso. Tex. Ap::i H.- \ opf,iil ses- sion of the City Council today officially invited President D.cz Of Mexico to meet President Mckinley here the Eth of May President Diaz has not yet replied to the invitation sent him by the Chamber of Commerce.
The age-herald., 1901-04-25
National League Standing.
National League.

St. Louis, April 24.-Pittsburg, 5; St. Louis. 4.
 Cincinnati, April A.-chicago, g; Cin- cinnati. 10. Philadelphia, April Boston Phila- delphia game postponed on account of rain.
 New York, April 24.-New York-Brook- lyn game postponed on account of rain.
The age-herald., 1901-04-25
wrs. WinsIow,s soothino svrup.

the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. sold by druggists in every part of the woril Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup and take no other kind Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS It SOOTHS the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS al. FAN, CURES WIND COLO. and s twenty-five cents Il bottle
The age-herald., 1901-04-25
Has Been Selected.

Rome. April A.-It is. understood here that Mgr Francois Tarnassi. the present internuncio at The Hague, has been se- lected as apostolic delegate to the United States
The age-herald., 1901-04-25
Again More New Companies.

Austin, Tex, April 24-Seventeen char ters for new oil companies were filed to- day with an aggregate capital of s4.s43Oe0 The aggregate stock of all the companics Is now nearly s50,o0o,090
The age-herald., 1901-04-25
Wife Murderer hanaed.

Natchez, Miss. April 24.-rJake Johnson. colored, who in a fit of jealousy sho. and killed his wife last July, was legally sx- ecLted here today at noon.
The age-herald., 1901-04-25

ioS (May), PIE to l. second; Lemkel, 1oS tSilvers), 6 to l, third. Time, :50A.
 Third Race-Mile. handicap. Isobel, 98 (May). to 1, won; Lady Strathmore, 100 (Troxler). ' to 10. second; Larkspur. 1O9 (Forehand). to 1. third. Time, 1:4l.
 Fourth ace-Nine-sixteenths mile. Kaloma, 115 co. Combs). to 5. won; Marie Bell, 102 (W. Woods), to ]. sec ond; Ardita. 110 GA. Weber,, to 5, third Time, :56.
 Fifth Race-Mile and an eighth. Beana. 10S (Silvers), 2 to 5, won; Windward 102 (Ryan), 12 to 1. second: John Bull. 94 (Dade). 30 to l. third. Time, 1:57k.
 Sixth Race-Mi1e and one-sixteenth. Afea. sS, 31k to 1. won Robert Gray, 103 (Ryan). 15 to l, second; Just Right, SS CWinslett), 2 to third. Time, 1:0S%.
The age-herald., 1901-04-25
?EClAL RATES VIA SOUTHERN
 RAILWAY

The Southern Railway now has on sale winter tourist rate tickets to all prom inent resorts for the winter season Ele- gant train service quick and conven- tent schedules.