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The Forrest City times., 1902-08-29
Resolutions Passed by Forrest City
 Baptist Church.

Whereas. Elder A. N. Couch, who has been our beloved pastor for the last three years, has rendered his resignation:
 Therefore, be it resolved, That this, The Forrest City Baptist church with many regrets has accepted said resig- nation.
 And to any church desiring a pastor as well as to the denomination in general, We commend Brother Couch as christian gentleman, an able minis ter, a genuine bible preacher. a sue. cessful defender of Baptist doctrine, and good pastcr.
 Resolved, That copy of these reso. lntions be spread n2on our church minutes, d copy be handed Brother Couch and copy sent to the Arkansas Baptist for publication.
 Respectfully submitted,
 J B. SANDERS,
 J. NJ. PREwETT,
 Committee. Passed in conference by the Forrest City Baptist Church, this August 24, 1902.
The Forrest City times., 1902-08-29
THE DANCE.

Wednesday night dance was gwen at the Hotel Marion by the youRg men of the city, complimentary to visiting young ladies: Miss Anna Mitchell and Miss Marie Pettus, of Mason, Tennessee, and Miss /. Trimble of Nashville, Tennessee. Notwithstand- ing the inclemency of the weather there were quite nice gathering, and credit is due Mrs. Pauline Goddard, the genial hostess. for much of the en- joyment of the evening.
 The following were in attendance Beu Neblett, Miss Mary Merwln; E. Paslay, Miss Marie Pettus; Ted Nor ton, Miss Anna Mitchell; R. E. Pal mer, Miss Norma RollNaee; Mr. Be Lote, Mrs. Mary Shade; Arthur Hatch. CT, Miss Ruth Hatcher; Jack Ferguson Miss Mary Word; Tom Pettus, Miss Z. Trlmble; James Izard, Miss Lolla German; Stanley Knight, Tolise Roll. wage; Joe Ferguson, Lila Hood Mrs. Pauline Goddard and Mir. l.. H. Van derslice were the chaprones.
The Forrest City times., 1902-08-29
All Were Saved.

For years I suffered such untold mi sery rom Bronchlts.' writes J. Ii. Johnston, of Broughton, Ga. that often ] was unable to work. Then, when everything else failed. was wholly cured bv Dr. Kings New Discovery for Con- sumption. My wife suffered intensely from Asthma, till it cured her, and all our experience goes to show it is the best Group medicine in the world y A tral Will convince you it's unrivaled for Throat and Lung diseases. Guaranteed bottles DOC and sl.00 Trial bottles free at J. II Dunayant's
The Forrest City times., 1902-08-29
Look Pleasant Please.

Photographer c. c. Harlan. of Eaton, O.. can do so now, though for years he couldn't, because he suffered untold agony from the worst form of indigestion All physicians and medicines failed to help him till he tried Electric Bitters, which worked such wonders for him that ha declares they are a godsend to suffer. CTS from dyspepsia and stomach troubles. Curivaled for diseases of the stomach liver and kidneys. they build up and give new lite to the whole system. Try them Only 50c. Guaranteed by J. II. Duna want, druggist.
The Forrest City times., 1902-08-29
Public Sale.

On Monday, September 1st, at o'clock, a. m., there will be public sale of the furnishings of the Bon Ami Club room. consisting of one Billiard Table, one Pool Table, one set Dumb Bells, full set Indian Clubs, set of Fencing Polls, one Punching Bag avd Platform, one Exerciser. one set Box ing Gloves and other articles. These articles will go to the highest bidder for cash. Don't forget the date.
The Forrest City times., 1902-08-29
Ills Sight Threatened,

While picncking last month my l1-year- old boy was poisoned by some weed or plant" says W. II. Dibbe of Sioux City, Ia. He rubbed the poison of with his hands into his eyes and for awhile we were afraid he would lose his sight Final " nelghbOr recommended Dewitt $ Witch Hazel Salve. The first applca. ton helped him and in a few days he was as we'll as eyer.H For skin diseases cuts, burns, scaldS, wounds. insect bites, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Is sure cure. Relieves piles at once. Beware of coun- ttrteits
The Forrest City times., 1902-08-29
"A YOUNULADY'S LIFE SAVED
At Panama, Colombia, by Cham berIain's Colic. Cholera and
 DiarrhOea Remedy.

Dr. Chas. II. Utter, prominent physi- elan of Panama. Colombia, in recent letter states: Hast March l had as a patient young lady sixteen years Of age. who had a very bad attack of dysentery. Everything 1 prescribed for her proved intellectual aud ske was growing worse every hour Her parents were sure she would die. She had become so weak that she could not turn over in bed. What to do at this critical moment was study for me. but thought of Chamber lain's Colic, Cholera and Darrhoea Reme- dy and as a last resort prescribed it. The most wonderful result was effected. With in eight hours she was feeling much bet ter; inside of three days she was upon her feet and at the end of one week was entirely we'll" For sale by J. T. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1902-08-29
To My Friends.

It Is with joy tell you what kodol did for me. was troubled with nay stomach for several months. Upon being advised to use Kodol. did so and words cannot tell the good it has done me. A neigh bor had dyspepsia so that he had tried most everything. told him to use kodol. Words of gratitude have come to me from him because l recommended it, Geo. W. Fry, Viola, Iowa. Health and strength of mind and body. depends on the stomach and normal activity of the digestive organs. kodol, the great recon structive tonic. cures all stomach and bowel troubles. indigestion, dyspepsia. Kodo digests any good food you eat. lake desc after meals.
The Forrest City times., 1902-08-29
SPRAYED.

From St. Francis bottom about July l.. 902. one light roan mare. about two years old. blaze face, right hind foot N hite half way to hook. branded on left should er L. P. Will pay Sl0 reward for return Of said animal. ar for information leading lo the recovery of the same.
 l.. II. PlPPIN, Kinton. Arkansas. Aug. l2, 1909.
The Forrest City times., 1902-08-29
Watch for a Chili,

However slight at this time of year and n this climate. 1t is the torerunner Of malaria. A disposition to yawn. and an all tired out feeling even comes before he chili Heroine. by it's prompt stimu- iaiive action on the liver, drives the ma larlal germs out of the system, purlties the blood, tones up the system and re- stores health 50c at ] T. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1902-08-29
Attention Confederates.

The members of N. E. Forrest Camp No. 623. Confederate Veterans. are commanded to meet at the courthouse, on Saturday, September ( at ? o'clock, D. m. Election of delegates to attenc the state reunion at Hot Springs and other business of importance.
 T. C. FoLBRE, Commander. T. C. MERwIN, ASjutant.
The Forrest City times., 1902-08-29
A Necessary Precautlon.

Don't neglect a cold. IL is worse than unpleasant. It is dangerous. By using One Minute Cough Cure you can cure il st once. Allays inflammation. clears the head. soothes and strengthens the mucous membrane. Cures coughs. croup, throat and lung troubles. Absolutely safe. Ac.s immediately. Children liks ig.
The Forrest City times., 1902-08-29
Cured Paralysis.

". S. Baily, P. O. True, Texas, writes: My wife had been suffering five years with paralysis in her arm, when was persuaded to use Ballard's Snow Lini- ment, which cured her all right. 1 have also used it for old sores. frost bites, and skin eruptons. It does the work.n 25c. soc and S1 00 bottle at J. T. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1902-08-29
Sbatters All Recorus.

Twice in hospital. F. A. GuIledee, Yer bena. Ala, paid vast sum to doctors to cure a severe case of piles, causing "A tumors. When all failed. Bucklen's Ar nica Salve soon cured him. SubdueS In fiammation, conquers Aches. kills Pains Best Salve in the world. 25c at J. II Duuayant's drug store.
The Forrest City times., 1902-08-29
Business Chance.

Exceptional opportunity for wide awake man. who can invest S2O0 co in a business that will net him $50 00 per month for the first year. Will not in- terfere with yoar regular business. For particulars address. Mir. NJ. :. Lemman, No. 33S Front St., Memphis, Tennessee.
The Forrest City times., 1902-08-29
You Know What You Are Taking

When you take Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic because the formula IS plainly printed on every bottle showing that it k simply Iron and Qunine in testeless torE. No cure, no pay. soc.
The Forrest City times., 1902-08-29
Sale of Sixteenth Secaun Lands.

NOTICE iS hereby given tSat a m4lority a; -AN inc maIe tnhHbIta ants Of CnhglcSsioouI township SIN l5l north ot range SIX t6i easf having peuti"ned uIe. therefore l will. in front of The Courthouse door in the town of Forrest City, Arkansas, on
 Monday, OCtober 5. 1902. between the hours of l2s o'clock m. and o'clock F. ul.. offer for safe 10 ne hiruest and pest pldder. ier cash. all of section siNteep tlsl m s"'d tow nshlp, The same Ueiny the six. teentb Section school Land
 N. F. WILLIAMS,
 Shefin ana EA-ofieio Coll ector. orrrest Clty. Ark. AuslSt ls.. iJl9.
The Forrest City times., 1902-08-29
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1902,

 for the purpose of eecting: One Governor. One Secretary of State One State Auditor. One State Treasurer. One Attorney General, One state Superintendent of Public Instruc ton One Commissioner of Mines, Manufactures and Agriculture. One Commissioner of state Land Court. One Judge for 1st Judicial District. One Prosecuting Attorney for lst Judicial District.
 Three Railroad Commissioners. one Representatives to the State Legisa One County Judge, One Shenff
 One Circuit Clerk One County Clerk. One County Treasurer one County SurVeyor One Assessor, One Coroner For License.
 Aralnst License, For Amendment No. 1 Against Amendment No. |. One Constable for eacu IOwnship Two Justices of the Peace for each Town. ship in the County. Said election will ba held by the lndyes in tht several Townships as stated below who will make returns ot same to he Board of Election Commissioners of St. Francis Couu. y. afhdnsds. as required by law. East Blacknsh Township at SchooFhouse. u Blackfsh Township, No. l, I5-Mie Bayou Church. 'oe Grlggs Township. at Widener. Guggs Township, at Rumage's Min. Franks Township, at TuiIetou D n Franks Township. at Milihrnok Madison Township. It Madison Madison Township, at Forrest Citv Madison Township. at Warerford's Store. Johnson Township. at Latinore's schooI. house.
 Teheo Towhshp. al Colt L'Angdlie Township. at Bible rrnIoD Prairie Township, at Palesttne Goodwin Township, at EgNpt schoolhouae. GoodMin Township. at Goodwin W Nheatty Township. ar Wheatlcy. Ali dram shops and drinking fouses in said county must be closed at sunrise on said Gay and stay closed unlil sunrise oh the followfry z day. gust, lS2,
 Y. F. WILLIAMS. Sheriff
The Forrest City times., 1902-08-29
The Best Prescription for Malaria

Chills and Fever is bottle of Groves Tasteess Chill Tonic It is simply iron and quinine m tasteless form. No cure -ns pay. Price soc.
The Forrest City times., 1902-08-29
Proposed Amendment to the Con stitution of the State of
 Arkansas.

Arkansas.
 NOTICE is hereby given that ine iolioNlht ~ joint resolution, proposing an s, amen ment 10 the State Constitution MS passeu, ', the General Assembly at iis regular sess.oa ,..oa of 1901. and that the same VIII De suulu's1e- .na to the electors of the SIate at the nes ssu, so, ersI election. to he held september !, IsV- i'' adoption or rejection, VIZ:
 PROPOSED AMENDMENT That section Ii. of Article ], oi the Consuta, ss
 tuiion of The state ot Arkause' 's
 amended SO as 0 read as follows.
 Article ,. Section lG. Pay and nlfneSa nl'a,y The members of the General h-se,b.si hrss ,beir shall receive such pay and mileage .l .1anabar ,Js services as shall be fixed by law NO a.,g te, f,r of either House shall. during the 'e,T ny in. which he has been elected, rece, C nS alS law crease of pay for his service- under a', all passed during such term The tefin a,,H he. mem bers of the General Asseho! qua" gin ou the day Ot Their election
 Approved May D. l!Dl. -,. s,eye Each elector may vote for or aea'DI' amendment. and seal Of Witness my official signature apu office, this February ]. lNs. ,,oovrTF. l0ea'' secretary of state
The Forrest City times., 1902-08-29
Arrival and Departure of Trains.

CHoCTAw & MEMPHIS R.R.
 wcst-No. 1. Passenger-Flyer..... .lO;22 am. East-No. 9, Passenger-Flyer...,.... 6ll pm. West-No. 2 Passenger ............ 9:j9 pm. East-No. 1. Passeneer............ ..6;oi a. m. wes,-No 5 Passenger .......... 3:37 pm. ras,-No.s s Passenger 1922 a.. n1. west-No. sl, Local Freight. l0:5' a. m East-No. s2, Local Freight....... LESS pm [,
 R. E. PALMER. Agent.
 IRON MOUNTAIN R. R
 South-No. 39-Passenger. ...........ll:2 :2s a. m. North-No. 3o-Paseenger. ........... 7:4s D. m. south-No 105-Freight. t.......s.s... ;: 46 D. m , North-No. l06-Freight. l1:30 a. ID.
 ws DURBoROW. Agent.
The Forrest City times., 1902-08-29
S EO ReNarO

For the arrest and conviction sodivertisins oi tearing down or defscing 1,if,T snt Civ Bill matter posted by LOUIS ALIMA'' Poster.
The Forrest City times., 1902-08-29
Election Proclamation
J. T. SANDERS.

Rf VIRTUE of authority vested in me by 1) the constitution and lawsof the State ot Arkansas. l hereby proclaim and make known that an election will be held in St Francis county of said state on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-08
SIGNS or STRUGGLE IN COLORADO.

DEMOCRATS WILL REFUSE TO MEET ~ JOINT
SESSION IF ARAPAHoE MEN ARE UNsEATED.
Denver Nov. AT a caucus to-day Of a number
Of Democratic members OF the new legislature II
was decided that II the Republicans shall take
dictionary tactics 10 unseat Teller in the
House. the Senate. which is strongly Democratic
viii meet in joint session with the House and
will deadlock the legislature in order that il will
be impossible 70 elect successor TO Senator Teller
committee OF three from the Senate and five
from the House appointed at this caucus. to
combat the efforts OF the Republicans to control
the legislature by undue means.
The committee will call joint caucus for next
Tuesday Of Democratic House and Senate mem
bers from all parts of the State with the idea Of
binding them in agreement 20 check the efforts
OF the Republicans capture q majority vote on
Joint ballot.
The caucus sent word 20 all the Democratic can
didates for the Senate. who were defeated by a
close margin, TO prepare their papers for a con-
test and to secure evidence Of fraud upon which
base their contest.
The Republicans charged with being
utonary In their early attempt TO unseat the Arap
ahOe members of the House. The incoming legis-
lature according the latest returns will be con-
Dublicans II: House-Democrats. %; Republicans
IS; total on Joint ballot Democrats 3d. Republicans.
a. Should the Republican majority in the House
unseat the Democrats elected In the Arapahoe dis
trirf the legislature on Joint ballot viii stand, Re
publicans. 50: Democrats. 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-08

Stephenson 10 Say again that no such Occurrences
IS Adams described had taken place. Then ex-
Governor Black called her husband. and ne also
said young Adams was wrong.
CLOSING THE TESTIMONY.
As a matter Of fact" Stephenson said. I
never Cornish before, and could not have
pointed him out
You are a policeman" asked Mr.. Osborne
when counsel for the defence said he had no
l.iore questions
Yes. sir. for twenty-five years"
2-A An, you heard al your wife has told here
more than Two years ago? A-Nes. sir ,,. .
A6 aG3sa you k; =, IA, NAM NE vas at
Q-Why not? A.-weU I didn'; take much stock
"a Il AZ That time reported IL 20 the doctor
That's all" said Mr. Osborne.
Neither side had anything further present
10 the jury. The counsel conferred for few
moments, and then appealed to the court to sus-
pend until Monday. tc give them time TO prepare
FOR the summing up.
Justice Lambert thought well Of the plan and
said announcing the adjournment:
Counsel for both sides think st would be better
10 lake an adjournment until Monday. now that
al OF the evidence is in. / agree with them.
During the recess you viii not talk read
about the case. You must not talk Of the eyi-
dcnce 10 any one. We win resume on Monday
at 10 o'clock thai on viii have the case,
gentlemen. Monday night.
Ex-Governor Black went 10 Troy last evening.
and he viii spend to-day and tomorrow there,
preparing his address 10 she jury. He said he
did not expect TO take more than three hours In
summing up for the defence on Monday.
J think now, he said, as 1 have thought
from the beginning. that there Is no case against
MolineuK. Nothing Of Importance has been
proved, now that have the entire before
us. We needed only 10 create in the minds of
the jury reasonable doubt as 10 the guilt Of
This defendant. Is there any question 10
whether OF not we have done that?
The evidence Of Koch. the letter man. the
only witness who identified AIolineux in con-
nection with the letter boxes and the Barnet and
Cornish letters has been knocked out by Mr.
Terry. There Is nothing TO say except that
] expect the acquittal OF my client.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-08
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS

Washington Nov. 7.--Thc following army and
navy orders have been issued:
ARMY
Major General ARTHUR MACARTHUR is rsis,- Cd from,
the command % the Department Of the Esst ana
will resume command OF the Department 81 the
Colonel CHARLES F HUMPHREY. to Nep-Ycrk
Major JOHN r. WILLIAMS detailed 70 adjutant
generals department
The following changes in the and duties 81 "a
sistsnt adtniants general are ordered Major
YORK Major IoiN R WILLIAMS to ii tRe D. SsT
California.
The following officers recently appointed are assigned
% the 10th Infantry; Second Lieutenant RALPH u
klNGMAN 10 the 10th Infantry second Lieutenant
Lieutenant HUGH NJ KELLY 10 the 2stb irfsntr1.
second Lieutenant HARRY L. JORDAN. TO the 2ist
Contract Surgeon FRANCIS NJ MCALLLM n For,
Sheridan. W N'-'
Captain JOHN ROBERTSON s7th Infantry. will ,o,n NJ,
regiment In the Philippines. ~ '- MS
Captain CHARLES :. LINCOLN Cd Infantry MI, I'll
his regiment in the Philippines. Jan
Fort Baker. N0'FN' "
Second Lieutenant EDWARD N JOHNSTON corps %
Barracks. e''-'
First Lieutenant GEORGE W. ENGLAND 9Th Infantry.
transferred from Company i 70 Company X.
Captain JAMES $ ToMKINs. relieved from the New
Jersey Military Academy.
NAVY
Lieutenant A. MACARTHUR 10 the Holland
Lieutenant J. w, GRAEMEl TO navy yard. Washington
Lieutenant a. L. NORTON. to the Arkansas.
Lieutenant A. ". KINDS Fortune
Ensigns W. r. sAYLEs and R. W. VINCENT. 60 IN.
Cincinnati
Ensisns C. r. MILLER. A. KAUTz. A. T. GRAHAM
for promotion.
Chaplain 8 d. BooRoM. retired.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-08
BARONESS DEFENDS HUSBAND.
SAYS HE CAME HERE FOR AGRICULTURE.
NOT TO SEEK AN HEIREsS

SA - NIX AN%c ItElFIE@ FOiN A'TfNtN L Ii re-
NOT TO SEEK AN HERES
The Baroness Martha Munchhausen. wife OF
Baron Burkhard Munchhausen. who Is visit
ing her father at his home, No. 50 West Sixty
nnth-st. yesterday. warmly defended her husband
who is still in Germany. The baron. Berlin dis
patches say. has Just failed obtain the conviction
OF the members Of an alleged Matchmaking syndi-
cate, which engaged it is said. in promoting
marriages OF impecunOus German officers and
heiresses. for percentage Of the brides fortunes.
The baroness said:
Most officers in the German army Of noble blood
poor. Their expenses are heavy yet they are
not allowed to borrow money into debt
under penalty of being dismissed in disgrace. My
husband was one OF these poor officers. lie had
some trifling debts and when he introduced to
Eissler, one OF the leading spirits in this clique
who appeared to be retired business man. he
borrowed money from him. giving as security an
inheritance he receive.
1t their method 20 allow an officer OF rank
to borrow money from them Then, Under threat
that unless he gave them bills for amounts tar in
excess OF the original debt, his colonel would be
informed Of the transaction and his dismissal would
follow. They would compel the poor fellow 20
marry an heiress. regardless of his own wishes IN
the matter, and repay them the exorbitant bills
My HUSBAND was not aware OF this although
the scheme thins The Baron came 10
this country in 1890 While here he learned OF the
nature OF their scheme. At that time he was en-
gagged to wealthy Southern woman although the
engagement subsequently was broken,
L became acquainted with the baron az my
fathers home. After marriage We went to
Germany. Because OF the demands OF EissIer ana
the others Baron Won SIunchhausen he had
Eissler arrested, He was sentenced TO three years
in prison.
HE then began sui, for bIackman against three
others. who belonged this marriage syndicate ,
re had paid the bills they held against him. but
they made further demands on him which led l.,
the prosecution OF the tust ended
The baTon's chief reason for visiting this coun-
try to study American agriculture and not To
hunt for heiress. RE had worked on a farm IN
the West. and in Virginia. before he met
me. which during the autumn OF 1895
The Baron's sister, who is with the Baroness
MunchhauSen, corrobOrated her sister-in-Iaw's
story.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-08
THE OPERA SEASON.

The season OF grand opera which opens on No
venlber "a will last this year for seventeen weeks
hfty-one evening and seventeen afternoon perform
apces being given. The regular performances. as
usual will he on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
evenings and Saturday afternoons, and the popular
priced performances on Saturday evenings. Sunday
concerts will be resumed. The Verdi group Of
oneras including REVEALS Of I'm Ballo in Mas
chera" and 'Ernani promised last season. are
announced. as are revivals of Mozart's Cost Fan
Tuttf' and 'Seragiio." which Mr. Grau saw per
formed in Munich this summer in preparation tor
staging them mere. POnchieis "Gioconda" which
has not been given by the Grau company before,
viii be presented. and also Iumperdncks "Iiansei
Ind Gretel" previously performed in this city at
Days Theatre
Mr. Graus company follows:
sopranos-afmes Bauermeister. Emma Games. Gadski
Msrvlli Nelba tfor limited number performa ncssI
NSrdcs ReuTs- BEIGE FRITZ schen. sembrich, Seyeard
r sopranos and con,raltos-Mues Brd4w. schu
mann Henk Louise Homer and Kirby-Lunn Chrst ap-
S: r+t,s Anns; srss g
Gerhauser ehrst sppearanre in america, z De march,
Pl Eess 80 MessTs Rispham Begue compsnari TIE
cler1 Dufrlche Gillbert, Mahlmann. Van Rooy and
Bassos-Messrs. Blass. rlnblsd. Gourmet risncon
Sohducors~ Mes-rs Alfred Hertz INST appearance IN
blad anu ''' Elm
The repertoire will be selected from the follow
ing works:
I'm Bao in Masehera' GevivaD. ''Ernani tre1iySD
Goanod- Romeo ct Juliette." Faust"
Carmen
Beethoven 'Ftdeo.'
Weber-'Der Fresch0tz.
Donizetti-'Luca Iii Lammermoor' Don PasouaIe "
81 FIIsir Amore.' La File Regiment f0'
Wagner-''Der Fliegende Hollander." ''L0hengrjn ."
.Tannhhuser.' die Mel tersnger.''
fheiasoid Die wakare 'siegfried GStterda5
ESss5lal -..T. Earsisre d sevislia"
Msiliara-7,' Les Dragons de viilafs-'
Observation-Disclosures
Puccini-'Ia Boheme.'' ''Tosca.'
Observation-Disclosures.
Ambrose Thomas" Hamlet"
Mozart'Sozze III Figaro Don Giovanni" III Flau.o
Msgieo Cost Fan lutte GevvaD III seraglio'' IRE
Meyerbeer-'La Prophetic" Les Huguenots'' 'IAfrt-
caine.''
PadereNski-" Manru.''
Mancinelli-''E Fro Leandro''
Fiumperdinck-' dAnsel und Gretei
Auber-''FTa Davolo''
Massenet-''L4a Navarrsise
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-08
CHICAGO sWITcHMEy BALLOT.

WHAT THEY ASKED FOR OR STRIKE
Chicago, Nov. 7.-BaHotug is In progress TO.
night to decide whether the switchmen employed in
chicago by eighteen of the principal railroads cen
tring here shall go strike. \ proposition was
submitted to the railroads some time ago BY the
men asking for wage increase OF five cents an
hour The railroad officials tonight offered to com
promise by paying an increase Of y. cents an hour
10 hepers and 3is cents to fOTemen The swttohulen
asked Ior time TO consider the proposition. Mean
IlIhe vote or the men is being taken TO ascertain
Whetner majority favor accepting or favor sotnc,
on strike. More than eight thousand men are in
until Tomorrow - "