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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-11-20
BECAUSE OF POOR HEALTH.

Son of Francis 3. Clark Takes His Life
at Phoenix, Ariz.
Phoenix, Ariz., Nov. 19.-B. E. T..
Clark, son of Francis B. Clark, traffic
manager of the Great Northern rail-
way, driven to dependency, presum-
ably on account of the condition of his
health, took his life during the day.
He was found dead with a pistol ball
in his heart. He left a note explain
ing to his wife and parents that he was
"tired of~life and could stand it no
longer" -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-11-20

London, Nov. l9.-The news of the
British check in the Waziri country
has created some alarm here, as it is
feared that the column is surrounded
and that the full details of the cas-
ualties are being withheld.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-11-20
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Nov. 1s.-Wheat-Dec.,
1874 @73%c; May, 76% @76Ac; July,
1880. Corn-Nov., 57%c; Dec, 57Nc;!
jan, 47bc; May, 421zc. Oats Nov,
29%c; Dec, 29%c; May, 1850. Pork
Jan, $15.221k@1 May, $14.4O.
Flax-Cash, Northwestern, $1.20;
Southwestern, $1.13; Nov, $1.15; Dec,
$1.15; May, $1.20@1.201I. Butter
Creameries, 1S@26kc; dairies, 1870
22c. Eggs-23c. Poultry-Turkeys,
9@111zc;; chickens, 8@11c.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-11-20
BANKING FIRM ROBBED.

Portuguese Institution Relieved of the
Sum of $4,000. -,
Lisbon, Nov. 19.-Thieves have
broken into the strong rooms of the
banking firm of Petrus & Co., and have
stolen the sum of $4,000. One of the
employees of the bank has been ar
rested in connection with the robbery.
The frequency with which such rob-
berries has occurred recently is caus-
ing general alarm here. =, Il .E>a-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-11-20
American Claims Against China.

Picking, Nov. 19-The amount al
lowed by the American claims COM
work. is $1,683,000, and the sum disal-
lowed is $1,804,OOQ.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-11-20
ALL TRADES MAY STRIKE.

Havana Threatened With Serious La.
Dor Troubles.
Havana, Nov. 19-The cigar work.
ers who have been out on strike for
the past two weeks now threaten to
call a general strike of all trades I'M.
less their demands are granted.
Thirteen factories are now closed,
and the cigar workers at many others
have voted to go out.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-11-20
BoERs ABANDON THEIR TRIP
Generals DeIarey and Botha Give Up
Proposed American Tour.

Brussels, Nov. 19.-Generals Delarey
and Botha have decided to abandon
their proposed tour of the United
States. General Delarey, in an inter-
view published here during the day,
stated that they intended to return to
South Africa to meet Colonial Secre-
tary Chamberlain at Pretoria.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-11-20

British Column Meets Strong Resist.
ance by Tribesmen in India.
Peshawur, India, Nov. 19.-The Brit
ish expedition to put down the uprising
OF the Waziri tribesmen on the Afghan
frontier is meeting with a determined
opposition. Colonel Tonnochy, in COM
mand of the fourth column, has been
mortally wounded in an engagement
with the insurgents, and Major Beres-
ford, the next in command, has asked
for reinfOrcements.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-11-20
BECOMING IMP A7[BNT
PROCEEDINGS TOO SLOW TO SUIT
THE ANTHRACITE STRIKE "
' COMMISSIONERS.
MITCHELL STILL, ON STAND

Attorney MacVeagh Concludes His
Cross Examination Of the Miners
President and Gowan and Ross Sub.
ject Him to Long and Trying Or.
. deal-For the First Time Commits.
sioners Take Hand in Disputes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-27
Black 6Ooofs

Over eight hundred women
have been supplied with dress
patterns Of black mistral cloth
from our black goods depart
ment this spring. No other
material save crepou ever en-
joyed such widespread popu-
larity. Naturally stocks have
frequently been low, but a
shipment just received enables
US to again announce a choice
range of qualities.
Plain black mistral cloths, 45 inches
wide, are here in four qualities. S5e.
500. SIPS and ,SI.J5 a
yard.
Fancy striped and corded mistral
cloths may be had in AZ and 44-inch
widths at 500 and ,SI.25.
Among other popular ma
terials are:
IL and 50-inch Irvine and canvas
cloths at ,SI.OO and SIPS.
50-iuch black canvas, black hop
sacking. 54-inch sicilian and granite
cloth for separate skirts all at 500.
40-inch black tucking for skirts and
fancy waists, $50 q yard.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-27
Local Labor Notes.

The Laundry Workers Union will give a
ball in Masonic Hall next "Wednesday
evening.
The Tailors' Union has Endorsed the La
Dor Temple and voted the l cent week
assessment.
The Bakers Union has started a move
ment to unionize the bakeries in towns near
label.
NJ. p. Carrick, general secretary-treas-
urere of the Brotherhood of Painters and
Decorators of America, addressed the local
union last Tuesday night.
An entertainment committee has been
appointed by the Women's Label League
TO make arrangements for a card party
and festival TO be given in some large hall.
The Foundymens Helpers Union and the
Allied Metal Mechanics Union will submit
wage scales 10 their employers this week,
asking for an advance IN wages and recog-
milton of their unions.
The Freight Handlers Union has adjust
ed its differences with the railroad COM
panies and shifts have been made so that
all wOrkmen are through at o'clock. Be-
fore the change some were compelled to
work until midnight
The Upholsterers' Union, which abs
been on the verge of disruption several
times. is now being strengthened. An open
meeting was largely attended last Tuesday
night and on May II the international presi-
dent will be here to address another open
meeting.
The Electrical Workers Union, No. TO-
has been divided into two unions, one hav-
ing jurisdiction over the inside men and
the other over outside men. There has
been considerable friction between these
two classes of workmen and the division
was thought to be TO the best interests
of both. Before the union was divided it
was one of the largest in the city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-27
In the Building Trades.

The wage scale Of the building trades
unions. with the exception of that of the
structural iron workers, have been set
tied and a long and prosperous season is
looked forward TO by the mechanics and
contractors. The structural iron workers
are demanding 10 cents an hour, an in
crease of 10 cents over the present scale to
take effect May /. 1t is believed that there
viii be no strike in settling this matter. 1t
Is said that the contractors for the new
ClaypoOl Hotel have already signiied their
willingness to sign the scale, and this
is the largest building under construction
in the city it is thought that others will
follow the precedent.
The carpenters. after ten days strike,
won their demand, 3712 cents an hour, an
advance of cents, and the painters won
their strike after short suspension of
work by getting an increase Of cents on
the hour. The other building trades have
signed their wage scales, some getting a
slight advance and others accepting last
years scale. Now that the wage question
is out of the way it is expected that work
remainder Of the year, and that there will
be a large growth in the membership of the
unions. At present there are few good
mechanics outside of the unions and the
indications are that Indianapolis will soon
be one of the closest organized labor cities
i'm the country
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-27

by avoiding mosquito bites. To prove that
this was true several English surgeons
lived for months in a mosquito-proof house
In the Roman Campagna and escaped the
fever, while the neighboring inhabitants
were shaken daily by their chills and many
died from the fever These surgeons car
ried mosquitoes which had bitten Roman
fever patients at this<laee back TO London
and fed them people in the London hos
pitals, and the typical Roman fever de-
veloped after their bites.
1T comes down to the fact" DIR. Fox
worthy went on to say. that il the mos
quito was eliminated from the earth to-
day over five millions OF the inhabitants
of India who die each year from malarial
fever would have a better chance at life.
And If these mosquitoes would entirely dis
appear yellow fever would also lose its
grasp on Cuban and Central America and
would never more spread over South
ern coast line; and our expensive quaran-
tines, which the government is compelled
to establish, would be thing Of the past.
The mosquito is little thing. but it has
caused millions of deaths and millions of
dollars loss in property"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-27
A Wild Ducks Swim.
PHILADELPHIA Record.


THE wild duck" said traveller, lis
the most expert surf bather In the world:
/ was at the seashore the other day, and
on the beach, at sunset, saw a wild duck
resting. He rose in a little while, waddled
awkwardly to the water and began TO
swim out gracefully TO the sea. There
came to him a rush of white foam from
wave that had broken some twenty yards
away. He flung himself breast foremost
into that swirl. getting through il as finely
Is a good football man gets through a
rush line. Next he met a big, lazy. swell
This he fioated over buoyanty. But now,
some five yards in front Of him. power
full wave broke and there came seething
in a fierce whirlpool OF froth- How /
wondered. will the duck Withstand that?
Won't IT tumble him over backward in
dozen sOmersaults?' The wild bird waited
till the strong rush OF foam was almost
on him. and then. like any other wise
bsther. he dived, not 10 emerge until the
water was calm again and the danger past.
moment later a great wave stood arched.
about to break in front of him, and with
a quick movement OF the wings he shot up
through the thin curve OF its overhanging
crest. He was invincible, for he knew
bathing from alpha TO omega. Out and
out he fioated. and at last the soft twi-
Eight enveloped him"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-27
Labor Temple Controversy.

The Labor day committee will hold it's
first meeting this year in the Iron Molders'
Hall next Sunday. and a lively contest is
expected over an appropriation of $500 that
has been asked by the building committee
of the Central Labor Union to assist the
committee in starting fund for the cree
ton of Labor Temple. The Labor day
committee has about 1,5OO in its treasury,
which is bound up in such a way that it
cannot be used for any purpose other than
for the building of a permanent home for
organized labor. There is considerable feel
ing between the Labor day committee and
Central Labor Union over these funds, and
members of the committee VIII light the APP
preparation They contend that the Labor
Temple committee should first outline def
mite plans for the erection of a Labor Tenn
pie and when that Is done no opposition
will be offered to an appropriation of $500 or
more. Other delegates to the committee
have been instructed by their unions to
vote for the appropriation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-27

untold suffering to the miners. great loss
in money TO the operators. and the effect
would be so far-reaching that IL would be
felt in most parts of the United States
For the first time in the history of the
anthracite field the operators have met
the head officials of the miners organiza-
ton and through the mediation OF the fed
Grafton committee discussed their dlffer-
ences- The result has not been made
known but will soon be announced.
HAS ACCOMPLISHED MISSION.
As the purpose of the Civic Federation is
TO bring about such joint conferences. it
has thus far accomplished its mission How
far its mediation will go to satisfy the en-
ployer and employee remains to be seen. but
if the precedent Of other conferences prior
to strikes is followed there will be few sus-
pensions OF work If the case is handled by
the committee OF thirty-siX'
The editor OF the Union Boot and Shoe
Worker comments thus on the Civic Fed
eratiOn
How much the wrongly called court of
labor may accomplish is problematical. The
nrst steps taken in any movement, while
the most important. never make the show
ing that succeeding ones do. 1t is certainly
move IN the right direction.
The labor and capital problem is COM
pick one and is not settled at one sweep, no
matter how brainy those who attempt to
solve It.
This board Of arbitration, or court is for
the purpose of settling disputes between
capital and labor. It's jurisdiction does not
extend TO disputes between labor Organiza-
lions any more than to those between con-
tending capitalists. The term court OF Ia
Dor does not apply
Though this movement is necessarily
limited in scope and the problem of indus
trial peace Of almost infinite cOmplexity,
there is no necessity of disparaging the at
tempt. II is a very good first step. 1t is a
sign that an era of better feeling between
man and man is at hand. All thoughtful
persons who advocate reforms deprecate
bitter personal feeling; it is not persons
they are opposed TO but systems. Good
feeling is a great factor in the settling OF
disputes and is. therefore. aid in the
solving of the great industrial problems.
Praise or condemnation for this board of
arbitration are both premature. The
prophets for good evil are alike unfair.
No one yet knows what good or what harm
il will do. There are too many of its critics
who make assertions before they know.
Give the court a fair show; condemn or
praise it after it has had a trial.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-27
Ball Players Wished Union Cabs.

The Cab Drivers Union has had its first
experience as a labor organization. The
union claims that a transfer company re-
Gently discharged five drivers because they
belonged to the union and said ii would
hire none but nonunion men. When the
milwaukee, baseball club played in the city
last week and learned of the trouble they
protested against riding in the hacks driven
by the nonunion men, finally declaring they
would rather walk than ride in them. Presi-
dent Watkins also entered a protest and
agreed that hereafter nonunion firm
should furnish carriages.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-27

Mrs Demoest of New York. the demonsrator will continue
Arnods of special
of small children and Mrs Demorest
plain why with unusual eloquence We've heard her say:
gowns the bottom the most
sensible baby kick and wrggle and squirn
but he remains the same"
for infants be adjusted with less
difficulty other designed"
comfortable and
much more hygein made of muslin"
you We'll be pleased to send descriptive
catalogue.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-27

42-inch Crepe De Nord. all wool,
navy, cadet, reseda, gray, tan-s1-25.
45-inch tucked mistral, all wool,
royal, cadet, tan, gray-$1-00.
SS and A-inch all-wool Wolfe, In all
the new spring shades-55c and 500.
4i-inch silk and wool eolian, reseda,
gay. tan. castor. brown. rose and
gray-$1.5O.
44-inch mistral, all wool. rose. gray,
reseda, royal navy and cream-90c.
44-inch Irvine cloth, castor, gray.
reseda or navy-S1.00 and sL25.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-04-10
How a Dog Told Of Hi. Needs.

Ben was our faithful, jolly old bull
terrier. For ten years he was men,
Der of the family. Perhaps Ben had
one bad trait; he would eight at the
drop of the hat" This necessitated
keeping him on chain most of the
time, although l confess deep admira-
ton for his ability as scrapper love
a fighter that fights fair, and Ben was
that kind. | never saw him tackle
dog smaller than himself, but have
seen him whip CANNES apparently
large enough TO eat him. When on the
chain, Ben had ways of his own of no
tifying us of his wants. A steady sue
cession Of low barks, with short inter-
val between each bark, indicated that
it was his mealtime. A quick, sharp
bark, with long intervals between
each bark. accompanied with low
whining, indicated thirst. Loud, steady
barking informed us that some one was
coming, and spasmodic, choking bark
ing was his way of letting us know a
dog was near and that he was anxious
to mix with him. At home we are all
of the opinion that if the human mem.
bers of the family can reason, then SO
could Ben Forest and Stream.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-04-10
"The Arabian Nights"

That most fascinating book, 1.-THE
Arabian Nights Entertainment" is not
the work of any one man or men, but
simply a compilation of Arabian folk
lore tales, doubtless told in the bazaars
by professional raconteurs so often as
to make them history. These tales have
suffered many alterations and in their
present form show traces of translation
to Egyptian soil. The date of the ac-
cepted version is not earlier than 1850
A. D. The book was first introduced
into Europe through translation from
Arabic into the French by one Antoine
Galland in 1704. The manuscripts used
by him bore the date of 1913.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-04-10
Ruskin,s TOYS.

The home rule of Ruskn's mother
was we'll nigh Puritanic in severity.
His toys We're few and his source of
amusement limited. He says:
For toys l had a bunch of keys to
play with so long as was capable of
pleasure in what glittered and jingled,
as grew older I had cart and ball
and when l was six years old two
boxes of we'll cut wooden bricks.
With these modest but still think
entirely sufficient possessions, and be-,
ing always summarily whipped if
cried. did not do as was bid or tum-
bled on the stairs, soon attained Sc
rene and secure methods of life and
motion and could pass my days con-
tentedly in tracing the squares and
comparing the colors of my carpet, eX--
aiming the knots in the wood Of the
floor or counting the bricks in the OPP
posite houses.
There We're also intervals Of raptur
Gus excitement during the filling of
the water cart through its leathern
pipe from the dripping iron post at the
pavement edge or the still more ad-
mirable proceedings of the turncock
when he turned and turned until q
fountain sprang up in the middle of
the street. :.
But the carpet and what patterns
could find in bed covers, dresses or
wall papers to be examined We're my
chief resources.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-04-10
Elkins Gets His Parole.

Des Moines, April 5.-Wesley Ell.
kins, the famous boy murderer of Clay
ton county, will be paroled from the
penitentiary, where he has been for
half his life. The house yesterday
reconsidered the vote by which the
resolution authorizing the pardon was
lost and passed it. 4S to 35. 1t had
been lost the day before by a vote of
Al to As. The resolution had passed
the senate and now goes to the govern
or and will be his sufficient warrant
for granting a parole. The terms of
the resolution require that Elkins shall
remain on parole for ten years before
receiving full pardon. The case has
been the most bitterly fought of any
case before the legislature, and while
many are fearful of permitting the
young man to, leave the penitentiary,
the public generally is well satisfied
with the result.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-04-10
No sensation Intended.

Among the printed and posted regu-
lations Of one of the New York public
schools are these instructions for the
fire drill of the pupils:
Fire Drill.-(al Three Bells-To the
sidewalk and return with clothing.
"(bl Four Bells-To the yard and re-
turn without clothing"
AS a matter of fact, this performance
is not as sensational as this principals
ambiguity might suggest, for the cloth
Ing referred to is only the outer wraps
and hats of the children York
Mail and Express.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-04-10
choked by smoke. wash the children's
money in his pockets.
Angel music, let it sweetly fall,
Singing. bringing neace and 10y

- ~1-S
Angel music, let it sweetly fall,
Singing, bringing peace and JOY to all.
He reached the vestry room. The air
was better. He could breathe more
freely. a few steps more and he would
be safe-safe with the children's mon
sy.
Again came the cry from behind the
curtain of flames, Save the children's
Offering!'
A struggle was going on in the soul
of Shorty. Something, he knew not
what, surged in his breast.
The aged rector stood in the aisle as
near the burning tree as the heat
would permit. The last of the children
had been led safely through the arch
ed doorway. The rattle of engines
sounded far down the street and the
clang of the fire gongs.
Would they be in time to save the
Offering that had meant so much per-
sonal sacrifice for the children? Then
suddenly something black crashed
through the lower branches of the tree
and fell over the rail into the aisle. 1t
was man.
The rector sprang forward ard drag
ged him away from the shower of
sparks which followed his fall 1t was
the disreputable Shorty who looked up
into the rector's face.
"Unbutton me coat!' he gasped.
The rector obeyed and with an ex-
clamation of surprise caught the silver
plate. He lifted it wonderingly, and
Shorty struggled to his feet
Feel in me pockets. Me hands Is
burnt" The rector hurriedly pulled
forth the envelopes and started to
speak.
"Quick!' ordered Shorty. There was
a rush of feet, and half a dozen fire.
men dashed in bearing hose. Where
there We're fremen there would also be
police.
Got it ALP" he yelled at the wonder
ing rector. The latter nodded
You must come with me. I'm afraid
you are badly burned" he murmured
confusedly.
Shorty shook his head and started
for the door
Its nothin," he said. II did it fer
the kids, sos their Christmas wouldn't
be spoiled. S'long." And he pushed his
way through the crowd and vanished.
Some hours later the pain of his
burns drove him to the dispensary,
where he told a plausible tale Of an
overturned lamp and was promptly
and properly bandaged. Walking down
street. he met friend in the same line
of business as himself. The obvious
impossibility of doing any remunera-
tive work with hands like boxing
gloves appealed to the friend and Sc
want tn had-
The next morning Shorty read an
account of the fire and also a public
acknowledgment by the rector of the
bravery of an unknown man who at
risk of his own life had saved the
children's offering, amounting to near
ly $500. The rector expressed his de-
sire to meet personally the brave fell
low il the latter would communicate,
etc. shorty began to feel proud of him
self. This was genuine responsibility.
For one gladstone week he gave him
self over to reading and responsibility,
but he did not communicate his adj
dress. Then the week and the $40
came to an end simultaneously, and
Shorty was forced to take another
walk up town with 4 view to studying
balconies and unbarred windows.