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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-12-26
SULLIVAN LAKE,:

Dec. 1S-Leon Boeserle OF Little Falls
stopped at the Lake on his way to camp
- Wednesday. -; -
Frank Houde aud son Peter of Little
Halls have been at the Lake tho past
veek fishing They went home Thurs
10y.
Mrs. e. e. Look has been very sick
nth quinsy sore throat, but is batter at
zA9 writing,
Master Merle and Mics Maize Look
aeve been staying with their uncle T.. s.
Cook the past week.
Miss Mary Helms is boarding with W.
a Cooks people.
1r Randall has several people staying
nah Inn.
James w. Clement of Fargo n, D..
zssA.er]y Of lowe, is stop: ing with T.
2B8dan.
H. Gravel;s mill is running in greet
shape now. Good sleighing and there.
Eas fine roads
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-12-26
Motley.

Dec, 22-H. H. Fiester left Saturday
for Cott age Grove, Ore, to take charge
of q store for the Pacific Lumber Co.
The family will go in the spring.
Arthur Foster OF Philbrook will open
a store at Mizpah next week.
VIM, Lampman of Manzanola, Colo,
a brother OF Mrs, E. J. Foster, was here
for visit.
j. l.. Critchlow is visiting the family
OF his son-in-law, r. J. Sheldon, near
Minneapolis.
N. Battles ia employed in Geo. VOLTS
camp near Nevis.
&. A. Hosier is working near Park
isaplds.
Grey Eagle Gazette: DR.. E. E. Schafer
vas in town last week ON business.
The doctoris located at Motley where
is prartic'ug medicine al d has drug
@to' e. Pr. Schafer reports a good busi-
uess in both branches, W hich his many
iriends here will glad to hear.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-12-26
BUCKvlAN. !.

Dc. 80 Mr.. Kaiser Of St, Cloud was
6asbacting business here Sunday.
NJ. Ste,z OF 81. Paul spoke before the
E r. X. q. g. V. VI. society Of Buchanan
0esday 4 pm. nv r.
Joseph Sand, Josep Ronelienfitec' and
DA.l Hesch ara home from St. john :
tospend Xmas vacation.
10ka, Elizabeth and Annie Don k we're
~ visitors Of Adam aohn Sunday.
The store Of Joseph oe.trich is COM
p1sted. He has fiue line OF Xmas
goods. >,,s',
RraDk Ginder went to Pulaski Sunday
wharf Re is numbering. -.
Nr. Folsom of Little Falls was q
vsit0f OF DR.. Dufort's Thursday.
Henry Brauson and Hurle were at the
FAILS on business Monday.
The children of D st. Al have organized
&pas'e board Ia ID. TEey are making
sood prog sfs. =: ::>:*<~ ::
Matt, Mueller has taken his teamFto
Rlsnap. where he ie hauling logs. j..
St Cloud Journal Press: The f6e
s1sck, the property OF Johu Schmol ke 81
hickman. and mounted by Andrew Hen:
.smao,, was started today Tor Boston.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-12-26

Dec. 22-John Bartholomew returned
from Minneapolis Thursday Dec. 10.
Mr.. Bromberg has for some time been
building 4 new barn and be has it now
completed. IT, +
Mr. Williams went to Little Falls on
business Friday. He bought new lath
mill and. will now commence to saw
laths and lumber as fast as logs are
hauled TO the mill. .s~rs,
Mr.: Ecklund is hauling logs>s.te the
lath mill for latb, as be is going to
lath: and plaster bis house next spring.
Rail Brothers and VIM. Jones are
preparing to cut a lot of logs this win
ter. They are; buying a lot of buildings
aud are moving them on their ranch
and. will soon commence cutting aud
hauling to the river in full blast. Twas
talking to Mr.. Jones here the other day
and he acted 40 az he was going to Gu t
down all the stunps, both in Scandal
Valley and Rail Prairie. -"
Mr.. and Mrs. Enke vent to Little Falls
Wednesday and returned Thursday, and
their daughter: Frances, came home to
stay home until New Years. and Will
then return to Little Fails and attend
the high school again. ;. 49,.
"A. W. Olson was visiting at Big Ole's
Sunday. -. ''"... ::::::
A few young people attended a card
party at NJ. Mahoney's last Fr,dsy
evening. r.. ~. =.
A. w. Olson went to Motley on BUSH
ness Monday. ':~ '.v i.
Z. A, derson went to Brainerd with a
load OF hogs Tuesday.
Mr.. Winebar IL planning way to take
his beans to town. he has no team so l
think that some one ought to take
them to town for him.
Miss Julia Bromberg went to Staples
Saturday to spend Christmas with Mrs.
T. Enke.
Ole B. Hanson who is staying With A.
". Olson, is feeling we'll and is spending
the winter very pleasantly.
Mr.. P. Anderson went to Motley Mon
day with load OF pork and butter and
had to haul them home again so pork ia
plenty now in Motley about the sane
az SNOW.
The Christmas puns are few and so are
presents too, 40 wish you all a merry
Xmas and happy New Year.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-12-26
S,vAlIg|v'Illf

e Dec. 23-Qnite rain storm visited
our locality last week, which ended with
snow and now we have excellent sleigh
ing. NJ =:
Mrs. Schultz of Culdrun is enjoying 8
visit from bis father, OF Zumbrota. this
week. =.
Rev. Parsons went to Minneapo,lis
Monday.
The N. ". A. elected officers, az iol:
lows: $500 ....
i'ap Campbel!,-V. G..
B.: : co1,-E. B.
Thos. Willer.-C, -: II
Sam Campbell,-E. ;, ~.
VIM. Collison,-S.
J.. Pepin,-W. ,!
Thos. Willst,-Janitor.
The hair bride rattle took place at J.
5. Borgatroms Upsaia, Dec. 18th. The
rattle was conducted 10 the usual way
there being judges sppointed:and mum.
bered and blank tickets were u.e J.
Andrew Swedback was the lucky maj.
he held No. 80, and this number drew
bride. ':'-s =
Miss May Lynch of Wheaton: is visit.
ing friends here for few weeks,
E. A. Cox went 20 Grey Eagle Tues
day. II :: ;.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-12-26
LASTRUP

Dec. 29-Paul Hcheisel stepped on q
nail at John Nolls saw mill and got bad
y hurt,
Miss Helen Wochner left last Satur:
day for North Prairie to stay with ber
mother during the holidays.
Jim Smitt went to Pierz last week
With one bunk sled, after some tobacco.
John Noll is going to move his engine
and circular saw to Lastrup after New
Years to saw frewood ::for the Las,rop
people.
Vincent Dombovy has got a telephone
from the blacksmith shop to the house.
Adolph Them is moving his property
to Buckman.
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MORRILL,.

Dec. 22-Several sled loads OF Christ-
mas trees were hauled out Of our town
recently. <= s7
Theodore Getten is herding cattle for
Mr.. Primmer out at Mr.. Moorhead's in
Duckman. ."-,
Bert Cheeley got hurt by a stone
Which was being drawn ont, OF q we'll,
when he was digging 10 said well. r
:: George Baker, who is teaching in east
Morrill,, will return to his home at
Minuetonkato visit hie parents during
the holiday. :, :: !. -
Sam Swinger, former resident Of
Morrill,, who has been in Wyoming for
the past two or three years, il visiting
friends here, and viii, after the holiday
60 to Canada.
Mrs. FIect, while doing her work a
few days ago. in some way slipped and
fell and quite badly bruised aud hurt her
eide and shoulder.
There will be Christmas tree at the
school house 10 district so. Miss Stew
art, our teacher, IL Pile ming for a pro-
gram ia connection with the tr4e and a
good time is insured to I'LL.
= Ed Hart. OF Royalton was in our
town buying fur, sheep pelts and hides
OF all kinds. Ed. IL trapper and knows
what good skin in aud il willing to
pa, fair price Cor good ones.
There is some muttering and dis
satisfaction with the postmaster at
Ramey: since the office changed hands,
but such Was expected. There are p.o-
pla who are alvavs grumbling and can
not be pleased. Mr.. Petty is old but
strictly hOnesr, and as he becomes bet
ter acquainted with his duties as post
master will please the patrons. Better
have patience, all ye past ones aud it
will do you good, if such is possible.
Miss Laura Simmons OF Little Falls
WHO is teaching in Mount Morris. has
gone home for tho holidays. Mas Sim
mons taught two mouths aud was su
we'll liked that her wages was raised
S. on the month and she was employee
to teach the remaining five mouths at
$35 per month. Miss s. ia @a.d to be u
good rifle shot, having shot the heads
Of of several partr'dees (while out at
Mount Morris) with q Winchester rifle
She intends to bring her own rifle with
her when she comes back thinking she
can do better shooting on account OF
the size OF the gun. We would with a
friendly epi,1t Civ Miss S warning that
it. is said that Mr.. Bell OF Mount Morris
is full fledged game warden aud she
better only shoot rabbits.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-12-26
:.edouCed Rate for Christmas And
.,:',: New Year HOLIDAYS. 49,.

The Nickel Plate Road sell tickets De-
ZEN Der "a, 25 aud 81. 1902, and ia i
uary LIST, 1903, at rate Of fare and u
third for the >round-trip, to any point
located in Cen trail Passenger Association
territory, good returning to and incsud-
ing January Pad, 1868. Pullman SEP
vice on all trains. Individual 'lnb
Meals, ranging in price from 35c to
$l.OO, served 10 dning-cars.
Address John y. Callahan, Gen-ra
Agent, 113 Adams St., Chicago,* for
particulars. Chicago city ticket Office,
Ill Adams St., Depot. Harrison st. and
9TH Ave.
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CUSHING

Dec. 22-H. Schaf r loaded q car OF
wood for 81. Carlson Monday.
Every one is hauling cord wood 81 ce
the recent snow which made fire sleigh
ing on all the roade.
J.; J.. Hiss L ulu Eastman: is staying with
hersister Misss ~ Lille li:' Eastman this week.
The expected perty came off at the
home Of, Lewis i Bergman on Tuesday
evening, December. 49,. The evening
was spent in games. music, and
singing. For music Mr.. johnson played
on his violin. He is an excellent player.
Mis- Lulu Eastman and Mrs. Eckblad
and Miss Annie Johnson. sang. They
are fine singsrs 80 all enjoyed it finely.
Toward the latter part al the evening a
fine supper was served, soon after which
the guests returned to their respective
homes: Those who attend the party
were Mr<apd Mrs.: Eckblad and daugh-
ters Edna and Edith, MIR. johnson.
John and Oscar: johnson. Miss Lulu
Eastman and Alex. KEENAN,, VIM. viii:
son. Miss Pearl Tfafton and brothers.
Th7mas and Charles Trafton, All re-.
gretted the fact that Miss Lille East
man would :notacome and enjoy tho
pleasant evening" All said that they
had fine time.
Mrs.. G. W. traitor went to Little
Falls on a Christmas shopping expedi-
dition las, week.
John Osteberg is hauling wood to
Cushing now. Many OF the m en- are haul
ing wood across the lakes at present.
Miss Amy Wilson called on Mas Lille
Eastman's school Friday afternoon.
The Pleasant Valley Sunday school
will have an entertainment as we'll AZ
Christmas tree at the school house on
Christmas eve. We expect it will be a
fine one.
Rain and snow fell all day Saturday.
Mrs. g. Il. Rather weuc to + lie Falls
Saturday morning and returned Satur.
day night.
George Traitor returned home from
Little Falls where he has been attending
school. He came for the Christmas va.
cation.
The new store Is open at last. Co.,,
The Modern w oodmen are trytna to
start q camp in Cushin1.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-12-26

Don't forget the old man
with the fish on his back.
For nearly thirty years he
has been travelling around the
world, and is still travelling,
bringing health and comfort
wherever he goes.
To the consumptive he
brings. the strength and flesh
he so much needs. ::
:: To all weak and sickly
children he gives rich and
Strengthening food.
:" TO thin and pale persons
he gives new firm flesh and
rich red blood.
-: Children who first saw the
old man with the fish are now
grown up and have children
Of their own. :
= He stands for SCOTS :Emul-
sion Of pure cod. liver oil a;
delightful food and. a natural
tonic for children, for old folks
and: for all who need flesh and
strength: ..~...
BOVINE, Chemists.
4o6-4f6 Pearl Street, New Work.
~'s> Goo. and $l.O0; All druggists: :.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-12-26
-. " -
Wages And Cost OF llvino

1Een are too willing to think every
see must be prosperous if wages are
ksba but laborers don't wear money
nos eat money, and if the things thev
wssr and eat are advanced in price, and
wages not advanced accordingly, the
workers are not prosperous. It is not
prosperity nhat causes strikes; but a
higher scale OF living prices than Of
wages Wages are undoubtedly high at
Drseent and golden grain belt, beer: at
she same price as always is we'll within
II reach Of all. Order Of your nearest
dealer or be supplied by Joseph M: Le-
3eoz Little Falls. -.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-12-26
PIKE CREEK

BIC. ga happy New Year to all of
ow reader.
Mitchell Blair was at the Falls Friday,
Mss Martha Berendt OF Little Falls is
Eoane on a vacation.
Hrs. F. Buk0wski and children are
ssaying with Mr.. and Mrs. J. Tuzinski.
Gar1 Bolanuer was in our town Friday.
Hioay night and SATURDAY. morning
1e1ained, an unusual thing for this time
o., the: year. Saturday. afternoon it
swDed to snow and continued through
sae night. Sunday morning greeted us
Nth one OF the most beautiful sights
asar winter scenery: - .
Mrs. J. Ba!etzski was IN Ledoux Fri
dAy~ ':'''
Santa Claus of Little Falls was out
aayiag visits to children all along The
AHssissippi and upyer vicinity, present.
ns B M with candy and nuts. Next
Rs,sning children going to school found
aaenty oi good things that Santa Claus
hit along the road.
Mrs. j. Belendt is on the sick list
Mise Jennie .Lipineki returned from the
Is Ds Friday.
Mrs: n. Kedrowski and children re-
avrned to her home in Little Falls after
i rev days visit with her parents, MIR.
seo Mrs. V. Lipineki.
DR.. VIM. Mcdaniel and daughter Rose
n Little Falls were 10 our town Satur,
t4y-
WIN. Mashki Jr., was in Little Falls
,TDesday. :,
Martin Iuz'nski Is plastering for l.
! 9strosski.
Mra. J. Posch visited in Ledoux, Sun
day.
3Ohn Reh of Browerville: was here
Bookiug after his land
Pump Club had a meeting Sunday
a1gbt, and new officers were eleoted.
Herman Wieland was in Little Falls
- business Saturday. v.:~.Ee rfS
Simon Welinski is hauling some build.
ing timbers from Culdrum. c4v::
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-12-26
NUT

Dec. as. C. or, j. N. Cochran had
the big rog this year, over 500 pounds.
W. $. Gish and wife, Mrs. II. Oby,
Miss Julia Oby, Geo. W. Gish aud VIM.
Wynn, all had business at Little Falls
Saturday and made the round trip not
withstanding the storm.
s. s. Martin went to The city: Monday.
Fred Hallett and family went to Glen
wood Fri1ay to spend the holidays
with bis father and other friends
There are great preparations: being
made for the Christmas celehra ton, We
hear there will be three Christmas trses
'n:the town Of Parker, one at the own
house, general, and two others, private,
or family. and one a. the Free Metho
dit church, which we designate peculiar.
No tree. ::
Norwood Times (1o)<:: Mre. Mary
Jaschke, formerly OF this place. died at
Randall, Morrison county, Dec, IA, OF
Inflammation OF the bowels. Mrs,
Jaschke was born in Germany, ON Oct.
IL 1850. She came to- Now God and
resided here for some time, then moved
to Morrison comfy, where the family
mas resided for the past six years. De-
ceased was married twenty-seven years
ago and leaves family ofeight children,
five girls and three boys, of which our
John Jaschle OF this parish is one.
The funera! took place ON Tuesday OF
this week, Rev. Altendorf officiating,
and it was largely. at tended by the many
friends. who learned to know the good
qualities OF the deceased since che had
lived in Morrisou county. Mrs. Jaschke
was well known here as a god hard
working, honest woman and she leaves
many warm friends to sympathize with
her sou in the Loss Of a. good mother.
May her soul rest in peace.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-12-26

Report of school district No. 102 for
tho month ending Dec. IL:
No. pupils enrolled "a
No. days taught 20
Average daily attendance II
Those not absent for the month ar
Ellrv Rudolph, Floyd Rudolph, Eu'
gene Bailey. George aud Lettie Liebeg.
y Bertha'L. Chadwick.
Teacher.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-12-26
WEST DARLING

Dec. 23-One Of our mixed livery teams
got stuck on the road. Too mach
snow. They had to return home:
August Blomqulst has received '.r
ter. from the postotfice department.
which aays that the postffice petitn:,
has been flied, aud will receive due c,r-
sheraton.
Herman Hanson 10 hauling wood /"
plenty this winter. ..-.:
. Remember that the matter OF chang
ing the road comes up Jan. 9th before the
county board at 10 O'Clock a. m.
Everybody interested ought to- be p es-
emit TO change on section lines between
"a and % wonld spoil US getting to the
Falls, but to change in Is would be all
right.
August LindahPs went to Pike Cre-k
Saturday, to celebrate Christmas. Say
sume OF you Pike Checkers, don't YOU
know Christmas comes on the 25th?
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-12-26
ll|Il

4 Dec. 40 Joh1 jacobson Who 49,
visiting his sister. returned to New
RichlaDd last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. Stewart went to.
Little Falls Friday.
q. r. Val!ett went to the Twin Cities
last We X. H.,
Chas. Larson went to .Royalton,
Wednesday.
Tom Miske visited At Fswnda's last
~ b :E1s. !: III; 49,: -: ::;r
Mrs.;Thos. Casey and Bridget AID
Michael Casey, Roee; and Katie Stewart
visited at Mr., Roos'. Sunday: I. !: =:
Miss Lizzie Anderson, Who svas en-
ployed at ]. J. Jacohson's came homo
Tuesday,
John Czech transacted business in
Royalton Monday. ..
Mrs. H. Olson, who has bsen very sick
from the: effect OF taking creosote by
.mistak Re while trying to stop toothache,
has nearly recovered. .,:.....
Thos. Casey and Patrick Durkip, has
gone to Detroit, MIMI, for u visit with
friends and relatives.
Mr:sand Mre. John Rudeck and dau9h-
ter Susie, Mr.. aud Mrs. G. L.. Larson on
and Carl ~Larson, Frank Johns, and
John Geek, transacted business in Lit
tie Falls Tuesdav.
Miss Maggie Boyle. who has been visit
ing her sister Mrs. Downs OF Royal.
ton, came home Wednesday.
VIM Boyle is hauling ties to Royal
ton - -.
M. j. Madison went t. Upsala SIM.
day afternoon. >
Milton Hammond Of Louisville, is
visiting at the homes OF Joseph Thomas,
Arthur Thomas, W. Davis and other
relatives
Miss Harriet Whan of district 6S has
closed her school for holiday vacation.
The village school closed Friday tor a
vacation OF two weeks
W. Davis returned Wednesday from
Lewlsvlle. He was accompanied by his
bro th.r. Morgan Davies, who may
spend tho winter III EImdale.
Misses Pauline and Annie Wittke nave
returned FROM Darlington, N. D.: where
they have been employed for several
months:
At the business meeting of the Union
s. s. held Saturday afternoon the ,'i.,w-
Ing officers were elect"'';
Supt.-Miss Ella D .vies
Assistant Supt.-M. J. Madison.
Sec.-Miss Sine Madison.
Treasurer-M. j. Madison.
Rev. Ehernholm OF Chicago conducted
services at the Union s. S. building Sun =
day evening,
Mr. aud Mrs. E. NJ. Larson aud con,
Henry, have returned from Esdaile, Wis
consiD, whore they had been visiting Mr..
Larson's relatives,
Miss jamie Bowie who has been en-
ployed at Mrs. McLeod's, will spen tn
week at home.
Carl Wittke returned Wednesday
from the northern part If MINI.
Miss Winnie Renick closed a successful
term OF OF school in district 81, Friday,
and returned to her home near Royal
ton Sunday.
.~=- Notice =
All trespas~ers o., nv land in
Eimdale, tnt'i:y sinai! pine trees,
will be prosecuted 10 The fullest eX-
tent OF the law
>.: John SPL1TOFF.
Two good It's 80 X 100 to ex
change fo~ Sank Center property
or farm lands
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-12-26

Misses Laura Foisy, Clara B4langer
and Letitia Raymond. are home from
the st. Cloud Normal for the HOLIDAYS.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-12-26

Report of School in Dist. No. u, +, r
month ending Dec. 5, 1902:
Number OF days taught IS
Number of holidays l
Number of pupils enrolled 40
Average daily attendance 81
Those neither absent now tardy dur
ing the month were, Sophie and Esther
NelsoD, Martin, Isga, and Olga Nylen;
Edna and Fritbjei aeltmau. ..>
: NARY KULL, Teacher.
Report for half month ending Dec -,
1902: -: 49,. .: r.
Number Of days taught 10
Number Of pupils enrolled 40
Average attendance rs
Names of those who have not been ab-
sent: Sophie Nelson, Edna Heltman
Iuga and olga Nolen, Gustof and Algot
Sanderson..
- MARY KULL, Teacher.
Mrs. b: Schaefer OF Akeley is visiting
Mrs, VIM. Tom. 49,. ......<.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-12-26
Mrs. 81. Schaefer OF Akeley is vieitin
Mrs, VIM. Tom. ......
$25 Reward

II will pay: above for information
leading to conviction Of anyone in.
terfering with the operation of my
telephone lines, such as cutting down
and destroying: poles, wires or in
sulators. ;'=' r. -. *.::::.*. 49,. - =
" -: =: .ef:.'*: JOIN STROAAN,:
:. - - -, Morrison Co. Tel. Co.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-12-26

.>z. Notice
All trespa~~ers o., nv land in
Eimdale, tnh 'i:y sn,a!I pine trees,
will be prosecuted 10 HE fullest ex-
tent OF the law.
= JOHN SPL1TOFF.
Two good It's 80 X 100 to ex
change TO" SANK Center property
or farm lands.
:: =: STEPHEN C.. VAsALY.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-21
EIGHT-HOUR BILL
REACHES SENATE
COMMITTEE IN REPORTING THE
HOUSE BILL IN AMENDED FORM
PRESENTS A WRITTEN STATE
MENT EXPLAINING ITS ACTION.

Washington, December 20.-The eight
hour labor bill, as amended by the sem
ate committee on education and labor
was today reported to the senate from
that committee accompanied by writ
ten statement of the committees rea-
sons for its action. 1t Is stated that the
bill is substantially the same as the
house bill and that it is favored by a
majority of the senate committee. The
report contains a review of former fed
eral legislation in favor of the eight
hour system, and also a summary of
state enactments on the same subject.
large portion of the report is taken
up with an amendment limiting the op-
erations of the proposed law to contracts
with the government. This is done to
meet the objection that the act would
apply to work other than that done for
the government in cases in which the
government contractor might have work
in hand for other persons or for him
self. They say that this amendment is
merely a correct Interpretation of the
house bill.
Speaking of the general policy of the
measure the committee says:
Your committee do not doubt the
right of congress to extend. the eight
hour day The majority approve the
policy of extending the eight-hour day
and believe its results will be beneficent;
that the products of labor will be i'm
proved; that the happiness and homes of
workmen will be greater and brighter,
the intelligence of the people increased
and civilization advanced by such legis-
lation. majority Of your committee be-
lieve that this measure, which has re-
ceived from the whole committee such
serious and careful consideration, is not
radical, but conservative. and therefore,
recommend its passage"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-21
ANNOUNCEMENT CAUSES
"A COMMERCIAL PANIC.

Caracas. December 2O-A notification
that a blockade of the Venezuelan ports
by the allied powers would be made ef-
fective today was transmitted to the ven-
ezuelan government this morning. by the
British consul at LaGuayra. The an
nouncement was not expected and caused
a commercial panic The rate of exchange
jumped five points.
The people here are still ignorant of the
answer of the allied governments to the
petition to arbitrate the Venezuelan Diff
ferences. The government had knowledge
fthe answer through a communication
from the United States legation. but 1t is
puzzled by the wording, and moreover
cannot understand why, If Germany and