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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08
THE BIG STEEL STRIKE
FRED J. WILLIAMS TALKS OF
 THE STRUGGLE.
He Believes That the Alabama Men Will Not Be Afected-The I. T. U. Convention Will
 Meet Monday.

Sirming gham, Aug. 7.-(Special.)- Fred J. Williams. Vice. President of District No. '. of the Amalgamated As- eociation of Iron. Steel and Tn Work CTS in this state, has returned from Pittsburg, where he has osen in att tendance upon the conferences of the Executive Board of the Amalgamated Association. Speaking of the general strike order issued by President Shat- fer, MT. Williams said:
 The strike will be tEe la gest in the history of the country. No less than 100000 men will be involved in few days. when the Knights of Labor and the Federation of Labo, come to the as- sistance or the Anna lganated Associa- tion, as they have promised they W II do. One hundred and forty thousand of our men will be out by the end of the week.
 T am pretty cert ain that the strike will not affect this district. The Re- public Iron and Steel Company, which owns 70 per cent of the bar ircn mills of the country, mas signed the scale of the Association, and their plants will continue in operation. The Alabama mill men will continue to make appro- priations to the strikers. An assess ment has already been agreed to of one days pay eve~y two weeks. Something like $9, 900 per month will be sent to the strikers. Other districts will also as- sist. and this will be battle royal.
 We do not fear any importation of labor into the striking districts from the South. There is very little skilled colored labor to be found throughout Alabama. and it takes pretty good skilled labor to work the mills of the big corporations in the North. Presi- dent Shaffer is in absolute control of the strike. Reports to the contrary notwithstanding, the entire Executive Board places the utmost confidence in him. When the Morgan offer was made to the Board the younger mem bers. who were reported as not being on the friendiest terms with Presi- dent Shaffer were among the first to back him dp in the rejection of the of- fer.
 MT. Morgan. from my observation, is a man of much determination. but l saw that in this matter Schwab was the dictator. Schwab is in absolute control of the affairs of the big corpo- ration as far as the mana cement goes. The argument used against us was that the Amalgamated Association was get- ting too strong, and that the company would have to hold the balance of pow CT by sustaining non-union mills. It Is a fight against our unon. SchWab has given the various superntendents and foremen to understand that our organ ization is getting too strong. In the face of this, however, we are orSaniz- ing more and more every day. I can- not tell how long the fight will last. There is nothing for me to do in this district except to watch the interests of the organization and be ready to re- spond to any call that may come from headquarters.
 Mir. Williams will make personal canvass of the various lodges of the Amalgamated Association in this dis trict and acquaint them with the facts of the strike and look after the assess ment in behalf of the strikers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08
Plant Ordered Closed.

Graensburg Pa, Aug. 7.-The United States Steel Corporation owning and controlling the big coke and coal plant operated in the name of the American Sheet Steel Company al Cokeville. in this county. has ordered a complete shutdown of the entire works. mines and all to take effect Saturday of this week. The steel strike. 1t is said does not figure in the matter. The order dis patched to General Manager J. NJ. Gal lagher, to put out the ovens' Is con-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08
Will Go to Missouri.

Captain A. P. Agee of Anniston. is in the city today on a visit to his brothers. Captain Agee was. for a number of years, Captain of the Wood stock Guards of Anniston. and Is well and favorably known to all the mill tary men of the State. He was solic- itor of the Anniston City Court for one term and made a fine record. He leaves A fine practice in Anniston and goes to Kansas City because he thinks it Is a better field for the practice ot his profession, the law.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08
Injuries Proved Fatal.

Peter Cannon. a stone mason died at St. vincents Hospital last night as the result of an injury sustained by falling down the steps of the .o'BrIep house on First Avenue and Eighteenth Street and fracturing his skull by coming in contact with the stone sidewalk. The deceased was 60 years old and came here from Atlanta three years ago. He was an old Confederate soldier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08

strued to mean that tae pant and |fnines are to be abandoned entirely. The plant consists of 23o ovens and Ewes employment to about 600 men. in ciuding the miners. The plant is the sole industry of the little town on the Conemaughl and its permanent smut down means practically a deserted Vi age.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08
A Boy Drowned.

Edwin Curry. the 5-year-old son of George Curry of Pratt City. was drown- ed in Village Creek near that place yesterday afternoon. The boy and sev- eral companions were wading in the creek when young Curry stepped into a place where the water was over his head As none of the party could swim his companions were powerless to help him and he was drowned. The nody was recovered and the funeral took place this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08
Treasurer Eustis Resigns.

George Eustis. City Treasurer and Tax Collector of Birmingham, a posi- ton which he has held since 1895, has resigned to take effect in October. Mir. Eustis has been a hard worker and will take a trip to Europe and will re- cuperate before returning and entering active business. It Is understood that he will on his return from abroad con- meet himself with a prominent banking house.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08
Captain Beers Improved

News reached the city this morning that Captain Ben Beers. who has been so dangerously ill, was out or danger which will be most gratifying news to his hosts of friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08
The I T. U. Convention.

James M. Lynch. President. and ]. W. Bramwood, Secretary and Trea surer of the Jnterr ational Typographical Un- ion. reached here this afternoon accom- panied by their clerical forces, and es- tablshed headquarters in the Morris Hotel preparatory to the meeting of the international body here Monday next. The local Typographical Union
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08
Will Serve Refreshments.

The ladies of the Christian Church have secured the privilege of serving refreshments at the pavilion this week. while the moving picture show is be- ing given. Immense crowds go out each night and the ladies will. no doubt. realize a handsome sum from the ice cream and cake that they will sell.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08
Death of Gen. T. S. Neelev.

New York. Aug. --Brigadier-General James S. Negley died suddenly at Plain field. N. J.. today. General Negley was a veteran of the Mexican and Civil Wars and was prominent in military circles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08

CAMBRIDGE. Mass, Aug. IA stele. gram has been received at the Harvard College Observatory from Professor H. c Wilson at Northfeld. stating that be ob served Enck's comet Aug. 5.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7-Presidcnt Me Kiniey has commuted the sentence of Pri vate Frederick Morris, Company K. 49tl volunteers to life Imprisonment. Morris was convicted of murder by court mar tial at TEguagararao, LuzJn, and gen tenced to death
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08
Shooting Tournament.

Alabama State Shooting Tournament which began at North Birmingham yesterday under the auspices of the Birmingham Gun Club. was continued today Over eight entries were made ir the various events and so great was the rush yesterday that 1t was impos- sible to complete the events scheduled for the day. Up to last night Dr. F. c. Wilson of Savannah. Ga.. led the shooting and Colonel Thomas Martin of Bluffton s. C.. was next. E. L.. Brown of Birmingham was also among the leaders. On a whole fine record was made by the marksmen
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08

LONDON. Aug. S.-The Gazette an- nounces that the Court of St. James will assume full mourning for the Dowager Empress of Germany Aug 8.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08

LONDON. Aug. 7.-The Exchange Tele. graph Company says that Andrew Car. negie has been invited to become Lord Rector of the University of, Aberdeen fir succession to Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08

INDIANAPOLIS. Aug. 1.-The National Convention of Window Trimmers losed its work tonight, after selecting Milwau. kee for the next convention. c. w. Nor ton. Sacramento. Cal. was elected presi- dent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08

COLORADO SPRINGS. Colo, Aug. r. The Western Negro Press Association to- day adopted resolutions condemning Sem ator Tillman of South Carolina for his recent utterance on the race question and denounces white people who have burned negroes at the stake.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08

MANILA. Aug. 1.-The United Statec cruiser Brooklyn, flying the flag of Rear Admiral Remey, has arrived here from Australia. where the vessel took part in the celebrations attending the opening of the first Australian Parliament
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08

MEMPHIS, Aug, IA trolly car be- longing to the Memphis Street Railway Company was derailed while crossing a bridge over a bayou at Second and Hill Streets just before o'clock today and five persons were injured more or less seri. ously. The injured will recover.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08

WASHINGTON. Aug. 7--There are evi- dences in case the negotiations for the resumption of work on the Joint High Commission prove successful. the British Government may consider the advisabil- ity of naming Lord Pauncefote to sue ceed the late Lord Hereschel as head Ofg the delegation representing British and Canadian interests.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08

MEMPHIS. Aug. 1.-The disturbed con- ditions at the plant of the Southern Cal and Foundry Company at Binghampton where 400 men walked out yesterday, is to work and 1t Is understood that the men will resume operations tomorrow The others were dissatisfied with changes in payday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08

COEBURN. Va, Aug. John Fugate, cOlored the condemned man under sem escaped with two other prisoners from the county jail at Wise Monday. was caught last night by the Sheriff near Wise He was in the woods and thought he had crossed the line into Kentucky.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08

VAN BUREN. Ark. Aug. 1.-The largest mortgage ever recorded here was that filed with Ciruit Clerk Saddler today, be- ing for $s5 O0O,0OO. It was given by the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad com pany in favor of the Morton Trust Com payable Tn gold in 1851 and bears interest not to exceed per cent. War revenue stamps in the sum of $43.00O were at tached.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08

LONDON. Aug. S.-It was officially an nounced today that the tour of the Duk, and Duchess of Cornwall and York vii not be curtailed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08

BERLIN, Aug. 1.-The BerlinAr Tage- blatt announces that Wilhelm Never bach. its correspondent with the Boers, mas been arrested by the British on a charge of espionage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08

also opened headquarters at the Nor lis HoIel today in order to be ready to welcome the visiting printers and show them every attention. The foi- lowing program of entertainment has been provided for .he Typographicai Union and Ladies' Auxiliary: Monday an excursion will be given on a special train around the mineral district. The train will leave the Union Depot at ? p. m, A refreshment car will be attached and a band of music will accompany the party. Tuesday evening there will be an old time Sou hern barbecue and negro cake walk at North Birmingham Park. beginning at o'clock. Wednesday evening the delegates will be entertained at Ensley. Thursday night the Ladies' Auxiliary will give ball al. East Lake. In ad- sdition there will be several other fea- lures introduced. T. T. Mock. Presi- dent of the local union. will deliver the address of welcome Monday on behalf of the local printers. Mayor Dreenen will welcome the visitors on behalf of the city. The response to these ad- dresses will be delivered by Presiden: Lynch. who is a native of Syracuse. N. Y. The Laws Committee of th" Internationa Union will meet tomor- row and will be in session during the remainder of the week. It will have some important recommendations to make to the convention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08

RICHMOND. Va. Aug. At the ses- sion of the Virginia Bar Association at
 read :. paner on the Torrens system of recording real estate transfers, which was discussed f,vorably by several members. officers were elected anI committee
 WAS app1 nted to appear before the Con stitutiofa al Convention and present the merits of the Torrens system.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08
One Furnace Starts, Another Stops.

One Furnace starts, Another Stops' Company has started up furnace No. 3 of it's North Birmingham plant which has been undergoing repairs for some time. Furnace No. of the same plant has been blown out for repairs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08

BERLIN. Aug. 7.-Emporor William. re- ciprocating the recent courtesy of the Sui- tan of Morocco. has presented to Abdul Fl Asiz for the new geological garden at Fez a lion, Bengal tiger. leopards. bears stags and Indian and Japanese cranes anu parrots. all purchased through Ger man dealer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08

HAVANA. Aug. 1-At t0day's meeting of the Constitutional Convention SenOr Cisneros5 presented a resolution that Senor Giberga be called upon to explain what he meant in his recent declaration that Narti was the evil genius of Cuba or to withdraw from the convention. The con- yention adopted modification of the res olution. expressing sympathy with the attitude of Senor Cisneros and disapprov- ing the conduct Of Senor CiAerga, but at the same time asserting that it had no power to 80 further into the matter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08

BOSTON. Aug. 7.-The cighty-fifth an nual report of tho Congregational Edua- ton Society. made public today, states that greater sums have been raised in the West than before and that the society has given considerably more to academies and missions than last year, has paid all outstanding claims. is clear of debt and has q small working balance.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-04-29

Hon. John Williams, County Commissions
er, Of 517 West Second street, Duluth Mimi,
says the following il regard to PeruD1: "A&
remedy for catarrh / can cheerfuliy rec
ommend Peruna. l know what it is to suf-
fer from that terrible disease and feel that
1t is my duty to speak good word for the
tonic that brought me immediate relief.
Peruna cured me of bad case Of catarrR
and l know it will cure any other sufferer
from that disease"
Miss Matte L. Guild, President Illinois
Young Peoples Christian Temperance
Union, in a recent letter from Chicago, Ill,
says:
81 dOubf if Pernna has rival I'm "a
the remedies recommended to-day for
Cafarrh of the system. A remedy thai
will cure cafarrh OF the stomach win
cure the same condition of the mucous
membrane anywhere. have found is
the best remedy have ever fried for
Cafarrh, and believing 1t worthy my
endorsement gladly accord it.
Mrs. Elmer Fleming, orator Of Reservoir
Council, No. 16S, Northwestern Legion OK
Honor, of Minneapolis, Mimi, writes from
2535 Polk street, N. E..
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-04-29
She Doctors Double Cl1ins.

An interesting masseuse has es-
tablished herself among the fashion
able dressmakers and nilliners in
Conduit street, London, and is making
small fortune by what she calls face
improvement, says the New York Sun.
Her speciality is treating double chins,
but she is equally ready to round out
a sharp one, if that is desired.
The method is exactly tie same as
that pursued by a score Of women in
this country to remove wrinkles and
rub away superfuous flesh; but in
London this woman finds it desirable
to spice it a little with an air of mys-
terry. All her patrons are bound to
secrecy as to the methods she en-
ploys, but of course some of them
break faith.
Equally, of course, she has clients in
almost embarrassing numbers She
is woman with charming manners,
these clients say, and she. displays in
her reception room photographs Of
half the women famous in European
society and stage life.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-04-29
Could Have Worn Ancient Armor.

It is a matter of common knowledge
that, in spite Of it's formidable-looking
size, some of the armor in the Tower
of London has proved too small for
modern men Of average proportions.
Obstinate admirer of the past, hav-
ing had to abandon their theory of the
bigger stature of our forefathers,
fell back upon their superior pow
ers for carrying weight. 1t is never
the1ess doubtful whether they in that
respect could have surpassed the feat
of John Thompson and Thomas
Tomopson, respectively 40 and %
each, each of whom came from Wal
worth with 90 pounds Of lead con-
cealed upon his person in the shape
of breast and back plates. They
unfortunately knocked literally at the
wrong shop-a marine store dealers
where Detective-Sergea Beard was
at that moment conductingt a search.
He, therefore, took them in custody.
London Telegraph.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-04-29

subject to the usual limitation of $5,-
600. The department has a great
many cases Of this sort to dispose Of
each year, but, as a general thing,
hey are for small amounts. Prior to
the adoption Of the present 1aU, vfic..
is known as the AatiILoicty act, III
June, 1874, the government got so pei
cent. of the proceeds Of the sale Of
Struggled goods and the rest was
divided between the collector of the
port at which the seizure was made
and the men actually engaged in the
capture. In those years it was gener-
ally considered that the position Of
collector Of the port of New York was
worth $150,000 a year. Chester A
Arthur made the foundation for his
fortune while collector of that port.
AS rule the collector of the port got
70 per cent. and the other .25 per cent.
was divided among the informants
and the inspectors and customs Of
flclals making the seizure Brooklyn
Eagle.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-04-29
PEST OF PRAIRIE DOGS.
Poison in Bulk Proposed as Means
of KILLING Them.

/ The destructive prairie cog is him
self to be destroyed b. an act of con-
gress. Hundreds OF acres Of cattle
ranging in western Kansas are being
ruined by these little creatures. And
now Representative Cone, of Haskell
county, has introduced a bill asking
for $4,000 to buy poison with which
to kill off the entire prairie dog popu-
| lation.
In many western counties the
mounds IN which the dogs live are
scattered by hundreds over the
prairies, and these mounds are the
homes of countless thousands of the
rodent, says the New York World.
The dogs burrow into the ground
and gnaw the roots of buffalo grass,
the principal food of the great cattle
herds of the west.
The prairie dog is not the only pest
with which governments have had TO
carry on warfare. In Australia the
Jack rabbits have caused such de-
struction Of the grass that the people
60 out in great parties and make jack
rabbit round-ups or drives.
Thousands are killed in these
drives, but still the creatures increase.
Another creature that is puzzling
government is the mongoose. 1t was
imported from India to rid the island
of jamaica of the swarms Of rats that
infested the place.
The mongoose, however, Increased
so rapidly that it became greater
pest than the rats, and so far no way
of getting rid of the beasts has been
] found
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-04-29
Peculiar Brain Injury.

w. G.. Krauss reports the case Of a
herdsman in a stockyard who was
struck by a passing train. He re-
ceived several scalp wounds and a
depressed fracture three inches ahove
and one inch behind the left eat. he
was Immediately trephined and the
depressed bone removed. 1t was
necessary to strap him in bed, as he
constantly tried to remove his BAN
dages with his right arm or waved It
up and down. About IL hours after
the operation he began to whistle, not,
however, the popular songs OF the
day." but the whistle calls he was &C,
customed to use in calling or driving
his f1ocks. He would continue
whistling for about one minute, then
would cease for five or ten minutes,
and kept this up at regular intervals
until he died, four days after the
operation. At no time was it possible
to distinguish any melody The
sounds were of the same pitch and IN
tensity and of the same character.
They were audible throughout the
ward and attracted the attention OF
patients and attendants. To the
physicians in attendance it was q
strange experience to hear these
whistle calls coming from patient in
a state of unconsciousness. 1t was
impossible to rouse the patient at any
time before or after the operation.
and he died, whistling few minutes
before death.-Journal of Nervous and
Mental Disease, January, 1901.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-04-29
Deafness Cannot be Cured

BY local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu-
5onal remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
named condition of the snucous lining of the
EnStachIan Tube. When this tube gets infan-
med you have q runblo9 sound or imperfect
nearlne, and whea it Is entirely closed deafness
Is re result, and unloss the inflammation can be
taken ont and this tube restored 70 its normal
CONDITION, hoaring VIII be destroyed forever !;
nlne cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
winch - nothing but an inhamed condition of
the mrc MS eurfaceS.
We VIII give One Hundred Dollars for any case
OF Desfncss caused by catarri) that cannot be
cured by Halls Caf~rrh t'lrn. Send for circu.
lars, free. FL. CHENEY & CO., To edo, O.
1 Sold by DRUGGISTS. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-04-29
How Chester A. Arthur made His
Fortune.

A government draft Tor $4,000 has
been drawn by the treasury officials
in favor of the man who gave the in
formation that led to the seizure of
the famous Lazar diamonds at
Niagara Falls a few months ago.
The $4,000 is the governments re-
ward to the informant, but the name
of the latter is being withheld. AS
soon as the comptroller of the treas
ury approves of the sale of the
diamonds, the draft will be forwarded
to the governments informant It is
a common proceeding for the govern
ment to reward persons who give in
formation that results in seizure Of
smuggled goods, but it is rare that the
capture involved as much money as
in this instance. The diamonds were
valued at $1,000 and had the I'M
known person been willing to wait I'M
til the customary routine had been
followed he would have received $5,-
600 for his work. He was in a hurry
to get the reward, however, and
rather than wait until congress made
an additional appropriation, the fund
for the current year having been near
ly exhausted, he chose to take $4,000.
Congress provides anywhere from
$4,000 to 10000 year to enable the
treasury department to reward per
sons who aid in the detection AMI
seizures of smuggled goods. According
to the law persons outside of the serv-
ice who give information that results
in the detection and seizure of goods
are entitled to 35 per cent. of the
value Of the captured goods, such com
mission not to exceed $4,000. If a
customs officer detects and seizes
struggled commodities he is also en-.
titled to a commission of % per cent,