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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-16
H 10cman' s Elnt for Wcrk.
SkudIs stranger in Big SE succeeds finding Something &C.

Next morning / put on the other dress,
the one had worn at nrst. Toe day was
fair and cold. The dress was pretty and
warm. ! was conscious that / made
not unpieasing ngure and that conscious
ness siled me WITH renewed confidence.
breakfasted in one OF those places where
people eat. As on the previous morning,
rolls and coffee were my breakfast.
morning paper was an extravaganza, but
wanted to know what was going on In
this big city, which was soon TO claim me
as one OF its tollers.
Ny days campaign was carefully
planned what the girl had told me about
my making a good reception clerk stin
chung in my memory. There also came into
my mind the possibility that the news
papers might AFFORD me an opening. / re-
solved TO try them TO the fullest extent
and also the dry goods stores. with the
certainty OF my restaurant eashiership rest
ing lightly upon my troubled existence /
felt there were few things l could not
accomplish. 1t is always best TO finish one
thing before you begin on another. so /
began once more on the doctors otncea
OFFERS ADVANCE OF SALARY.
Whether II was tho gown or the conf
dence or the day l know not, but from the
beginning they gave me positions or at
least promises. The hrst doctor was a Sc
rlous, honest man He wished knew
stenogrnphy, but II wrote a fair hand
and would promise to master the mysteries
OF the typewriter / might become a re-
ception clerk next Monday. shall always
feel grateful to that doctor for the en-
coursgement he gave me. explained to
him that ! had only s3.65 10 last me from
Thursday until Monday. Not many men
would do what he did. Gravely, courte-
ously. he offered to advance me salary be-
fore he had stipulated just what the sal
airy would be. reminded him OF the fact
His bell rang Just at that moment and
before VIC had come TO any definite ar
ranEement left HIS last word was:
Think it over and tell me what salary
you think you ought to have"
Needless TO say l shall not report next
Monday. On this morning all the doctors
we're kind, though one or two looked bored
when l told them my errand. By this
time the tale came from my tongue very
gnbly.
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HER REQUEST WAS pgol,Nrn

Woman Wanted to Include
song N Her Repertoire '@o'0us
Not long ago a setting OF r.
Drink to Me Only With Thlno r, SoI'on 8
published at Newton Center ,,... was
Few weeks there came a ls,,.. In
woman who had been a sius.,s IRON a
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Had ever tried the other papersl Some
times they bought special stories.
II was all / could do to keep from tell
ing her the truth. Only that I was the
other woman and not Jean Cowgirl It would
have come out very quickly.
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IN A DEpARrMpNT STORE

Across the street hled me TO n great
retail dry goods establishment My ex-
pertence with the registration office and
clerks had made me wise. did not pause
until l reached the superintendent office.
There was a sign up in plain sight:
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Without Price.

Los Angeles Herald, :. ~
There Is nothing incorsisI.sstnss;; nsnl, 2
least, In the glaring adyefueT
priceless article free Of cnafse'
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which are operating the anthracite mines.
The provision above quoted was incor-
porated in the Constitution in 1873. Some of
the railroad companies which are operating
the anthracite mines were chartered before
that time. and unless their charters forbid
them from owning or operating mines it Is
doubtful if they could be prevented from
doing so under the foregoing provision.
The courts would be apt to hold that 1t did
not divest the companies of vested right
antedating it's adoption. The coal road
companies chartered since the adoption of
the provision have so far complied with the
letter Of it as to organize separate holding
companies for their mining operations un-
der charters antedating the restrictive pro-
vision of the Constitution. AS the railroad
companies own a controlling share of the
stock of the subsidiary mining companies
the evil of single ownership and manage
ment continues in effect In selecting to
operate under mining charters granted be-
fore the adoption of the constitutional
amendment of 1873 the railroad companies
probably acted under good legal advice
with the intention of complying with the
letter Of the Constitution while violating
it's spirit. The whole question should be
tested in the courts, and If there is a posi-
BILE way of compelling the railroads to sur
render the ownership of the mines or the
leases they hold 1t should be found.
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Washington dispatches indicate that the
President may appoint commission to in
vestigate the anthracite coal strike. The
law creating the United States Department
Of Labor. passed in 1883. gives the Presi-
dent authority to do this. II provides that
in any of dispute between an inter-
state railroad and its employees, involving
an interruption of interstate commerce. the
President may appoint two commissioners,
one of whom at least shall be a resident of
the State in which the controversy arises,
and the commissioner of labor shall be
third member Of the commission, for the
purpose of examining the causes of the
controversy, the conditions accompanying
and the best means for adjusting 1t. The
commission is required to visit the locality
take testimony. make written decision Of
the matters in dispute and report to the
President.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-10

The last speaker in the meeting OF
Wednesday evening spoke of "free-trade
France" So far from being under free
trade, France has the most systematic
tariff for protection in the world pro-
Queer of beet sugar beyond the consump-
ton of the people of France. its duty on
that article is practically prohibitory. Usu-
ally France raises as much wheat as its
people consume. consequently 1t has tariff
on wheat and flour. A few years ago.
however, France had less than two-thirds
an average wheat crop and was forced to
import, but, by some authority, the duty
on wheat was removed reduced to a
very low figure for that season. When a
full crop came. the next year. the duty on
wheat was restored.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-10

II DR.. James Carter persists in his inten-
ton to be a Bryan candidate for Congress
in this district he will give considerable In
terest to the canvass. There are several
thousand Democrats in this district who
the secretary of the Democratic congress
sional committee says is the only Demo-
cratic platform in existence. If they should
vote for DIR. Carter the number of the Bryan
Democrats will be known. DR.. Carter is
forceful personality who will enjoy making
fight for what he believes.
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THE PENNSYLVANIA COAL ROADS.

Among the remedies suggested since the
present strike began is that proceedings
should be instituted in the courts of Penn
sylvania to test the right of the railroad
companies to mine coal. This would not be
remedy for the present situation but II
ought TO be done in the interest of Justice
The institution of such proceeding would
be the beginning Of long litigation and
would therefore afford no present relief
but 1t might possibly open a way for the
establishment OF better conditions than The
present. There is manifest danger in the
ownership of the anthracite coal mines by
a few railroad companies, and If 1t is illegal
1t should be ended.
Section 5. Article IL. OF the Pennsylvania
Constitution reads as follows:
No Incorporated company doing the bust
ness OF common carrier shall directly or
indirectly prosecute or engage in mining
or manufacturing articles for transporta-
ton over it's works, nor shall such COM
pany directly or indirectly engage in any
other business than that of common carrier
or hold or acquire lands freehold or lease
hold. directly or indirectly. except such as
ness. But any mining or manufacturing
company may carry the products of its
mines and manufactures on Its railroad or
canal not exceeding fifty miles in length.
On its face this clearly prohibits .ail-
road from engaging in mining. but there Is
question whether 1t applies to the roads
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-10

The Sentinel insists that there are as
many real-estate mortgages now as in 1896,
and cites some figures which come from
Hendricks county. The number and ag-
gregate of releases during the past five
years 1t does not deny, but assumes that
others have taken their place. Mortgages
may indicate two things For instance,
Democratic army made so many marches,
it was alleged that many farmers mort
gagged their farms in order to obtain money
to support their families. That was the
charge made before the census of 1890 was
taken. That census showed that few mort
cages were made to meet current expenses.
Again. a mortgage may be an indication
of a prosperous season. A farmer has paid
for his farm and desires TO buy a few ad-
ditional acres. or a man desires TO put up
has not sufficient money. or he may have
saved half enough to build house Mort
cages given by such men are an indication
of prosperous conditions. AS to the COM
parative number of farm mortgages in In
diana between 1895 and now. the evidence
is that 1t is much less. The fact that the
investing agents of insurance and other
financial institutions declare that farm
mortgages are scarce and that those who
get them must hunt for them and take 6
per cent. interest where per cent. ruled
a few years ago Is conclusive evidence that
farm mortgages are not 80 numerous as
they were . few years ago. 1t IL too late
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Getting Used to Strange Fuel.
Philadelphia Record.

Philadelphia Record.
A Manayunk housewife began last week
to use soft coal because she could not get
anthracite. The new fuel is working better
than she had expected 81 made fire of
wood and paper first she said. land after
the wood had become a solid, red-hot mass
laid the Ilrst thin layer of soft coal upon
it, When this had become red hot 1 laid on
another thin layer. Thus. in time, 1 es-
tablished thick, firm bed of combustion
without letting any coal waste by dropping
through the bars of the crate. The fire
worked well, but it required five or six
times as much attention as an anthracite
fire requires, and another inconvenience
was the black coal dust that settled on the
white dishes and white woodwork of my
kitchen. l have had a weeks experience
with soft coal now, and 1 find that IL does
very well If the fire is made with wood
first and il the coal is put on in small
quantities. that perfect combustion is
kept up all the time. l think that some
one ought to put on the market a soft coal
CRATE that will fit any ordinary kitchen
range or stove. There would be money in
such a contrivance."
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE DAY.


Reports of Omcers and Pension COM
mittee-Omcers Are Elected.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 9.-The encamp-
ment of the G. A. r., which is the bust
ness meeting of that order, began its ses-
sions at 10 o'clock to-day in the First Con-
gregational Church in this city The at
tendance comprised about 1000 delegates,
making ii one of the largest conventions
ever held by the organization. Commander
in-chief Torrance presided and an open
ing prayer was delivered by the Rev. j. b.
Starkey, who acted as chaplain-in-chief
The delegates then united in singing
America" after which the committee on
credentials made its report. This report
was accepted and without the formaiity of
a rol-call, the business of the meeting
proceeded The meetings were secret.
AT the outset a resolution was adopted
expressing the grief of the convention over
the death of President Mckinley and its re-
greet over President Roosevelts indisposi-
ton. A collection of photographs OF most OF
the past national officers of the order was
Beath, of Pennsylvania. with the condi-
ton that they are to be preserved In the
Congressional Library. COMMANDMENT
chief Torrance then delivered his annual
address. He was received with cheers and
was frequently interrupted by applause.
GEN. TORRANCE'S ADDRESS.
General Torrance began his address with
a touching allusion to the assassination
of President Mckinley, eulogizing in strong
terms the dead Presidents character, and
condemning in bitter language the crime
that struck him down. He advocated the
enactment of laws by Congress which
should make certain the punishment of
any person who should make an assault
on the chief executive No bubble con-
corning constitutional rights, he contended,
should be allowed to stand in the way of
such legislation.
within the memory of every member of
this eEcampment the most notable steps In
our countrys progress have been taken In
the face OF Imaginary constitutional diff-
culties. American institutions are of price
less value and have cost too much in sac
rifice and suffering to be put in jeopardy
for single hour, and the gallows and the
dungeon should be the just reward of every
Anarchist who sets foot upon our shores.
or attempts to put in practice his doctrines
Of universal hate and chaos.
Continuing, he said that lawlessness of
speech usually precedes lawlessness of act.
and added: I'VE have never had a Presi-
dent who deserved TO be caricatured, and
We never will have one that a self-respect-
ing press or people can AFFORD TO hold up To
| public ridcule More respect for rightful
speech with less appetite for sensational
ism will do much TO wither the evil pas
sions of men, and TO promote the safety
and security of both life and property in
this Republic"
Taking up the question Of pensions, Gen
! Torrance related the circumstances con-
nected with the investigation OF the
| charges aginst former Pension Commits.
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close to an abundant supply IL the mines
are worked and the railroads can ship it.
In the gas belt there is demand for
larger quantity than usual because Of the
failure of gas. In all the cities which have
been burning gas the demand for soft
coal has increased, but the increase should
not be sufficient to cause a general scarcity
with mines less than a hundred miles dis
tant II is not yet the middle of October.
so there is plenty of time to obtain coal
from the mines and to continue the supply.
Excited predictions will be harmful.
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woMAN,s RELIEF CORPS.


WASHINGTON, Oct. 9.-The twentieth
annual convention OF the woman's Relief
Corps, which began its sessions at the
Church of Our Father this morning. was
one OF the largest and most enthusiastic
conventions In the history Of the organiza-
ton. Mrs. Celesta ~. Jones, of Vermont.
the national president. presided and was
the recipient Of several historic gavels.
The entire convention joined in singing the
national anthem. and after the pretty cere-
mony of pledging anew their allegiance TO
lone country. one language and one flag
the convention sang the hymn THE Va
cant Chair" in honor of the late Paul VAN
dervoort, the only man ever elected to
honorary membership In the organization.
who died in Cuba last spring. Mrs. Jones
then delivered her annual address.
1t breathed the spirit of exalted patriot
ism and was a plea for wider activities OF
the organization. The order was shown
to be in a fiourishing condition. Over $4,000
was expended during the year, leaving
fund of over $1,000 on hand. Glowing
tributes to the late President Mckinley and
to Captain Clark, OF the Oregon, were re-
ceived with enthusiasm. Among the i'm
portant recommendations were the observ-
apce OF Jan. 10. the birthday OF President
Mckinley. as an annual memorial day. the
reafhrmation OF the transfer OF the home
property TO the State of Ohio and the
admission OF Louisiana and Mississippi TO
the condition of provisional departments.
At the conclusion OF the address Miss
Clara Barton, OF the national Red Cross.
who is now the only surviving honorary
member OF the organization. escorted
TO the platform. Her feeble health would
not permit her 10 more than murmur her
thanks Mrs John A. Logan, Mrs. John c.
Black. of Illinois. and Mrs. Diston. wife of
the surveyor general OF Alaska. who trav-
eled 1000 miles to be present. were similarly
honored.
THE remainder of the dav was occunied
I'm listening 10 the reports OF the national
officers. members OF the executive board.
the board of directors OF the national w.
r. C home. the Andersonville prison board
and the national Council OF Women.
over $50 delegates attended to-day's
meeting OF the Womens Veteran Relief
Union. Mrs Sarah L. Beach, OF Hancock
Union, No 1. delivered her annual adj
dress. Mrs. Belle s. Morgan. OF Moline.
ILL.,. the national president. also delivered
her annual address.
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Sta

Washington Star.
The strike leader. John Mitchell, missed
the chance of his life yesterday. when he
failed to guarantee the resumption of min
ing for the public veal Had he risen in his
place in the conference room and promised
the close of the strike. for the sake of the
people, he would have been hailed to-day
as having periodically met a serious emer-
gency. Next spring he could, IL necessary.
have resumed his efforts TO secure a redress
of grievances for the miners with Infinitely
better prospects for success than he had
last May, for he would have enlisted public
sympathy as never before.
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The danger during seasons when there is
excitement and agitation regarding any
important subject Is that the situation
win be exaggerated This is not because
Of any intention TO misrepresent. but. un-
der the general excitement or unusual in
terest too many people mistake their
imagininss for cool judgment Except that
= limited number Of people burn anthra-
efts coal In residences. the coal strike
should not affect the supply In . region
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Whatever the original demands Of the
miners may have been it is evident that
recognition or nonrecognition of the union
is now the main point of contention. The
miners refuse to accept arbitration that
does not involve recognition of the union,
and the operators offer to confer with the
miners themselves but refuse arbitration
that involves recognition of the union. That
is a deadlock to which nobody holds the
kew.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-10

The turnout Of the Marion Club Wednes-
day night was so large and in so fine form
that it merited all the praise bestowed
upon it by speakers and Republicans gen.
orally. In every way the club has i'm
proved during the past three years. 1t is
now as potential a political club as can
be found in the country, because its men,
bership is so large and so diffused
throughout the city that 1t gives to every
ward and most of the precincts active and
effective workers.
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A dispatch from Scranton of Oct. said
IL was estimated that not less than 5000
strikers had left the coal region that day
TO take employment in iron mills in west
ern Pennsylvania and in parts OF Ohio.
Another party. II was said had left for
tstern New York. where they were offered
Employment. That sort of disintegration
a source OF weakness the strike leaders
vhad not counted on.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-10

The Populist party is really the Bryan
party in Indiana, for the reason that II
openly declares for the most Of Mr.. Bryan's
political opinions. It's ticket. which has
been filed. is made up of well-known men.
and it is probable that many real Bryanites
will vote II
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-10

Secretary Shaw's speech at Boston was
remarkable for clearness of statement and
for the interest with which the speaker in
vested discussion Of the trust question. Mr..
Shaw has remarkable faculty OF thinking
straight and presenting things from a new
point OF view.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-10

II there is a real scarcity of soft coal in
Indianapolis it must be due to the in
ability OF the railroads to move it. which is
the best kind Of reason for the early
construction OF the Southern Railroad. As
for the gas belt. the Midland, under the
new regime. should be able to ship an
abundant sunplv
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Truth Crushed Again.

Baltimore American.
One time Truth set out to catch a lie.
For many miles and for many years she pur-
sued IT,
At last she overlook 1t.
The Lie was firmly established on a tomb
stone.
There being heavy penalty for defacing an
epitaph. Truth was forced to abandon her ef-
forts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-10

The transfer OF Gen. Z. s. Bragg from
the consulship at Havana to that of Hong
Kong is undoubtedly due to his indiscreet
expressions regarding the Cuban people.
but the transfer is made so as to be as
little as possible OF a reflection on him. The
compensation OF the Hong-Kong consul
ship. including fees. is just about the same
as that at Havana
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-10

There will not be. another Coxey's army
recruited until Democratic Congress and
President paralyze the industries of the
country by trying to get tariff for revenue
only Such a contingency is not in sight.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-10

Mr.. Mitchelrs reply to President Roose-
velt's proposition is a firm refusal. but 1t
IL far more respectful than were the letters
Of the operators.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-10

Eight members of the Cuban House Of
Representatives have united in the forma-
ton of new political party, one of whose
chief tenets will be opposition to the gov
eminent. They should call 1t the Demo-
cratic marty
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A Disappointed Woman.

Chicago Tribune.
In the dead of night Mrs. Alvira Pankey,
wife of business man in Rogers Park. stealth
lily arose from her bed CROPPED around till she
found her husbands clothes and proceeded to
search the pockets.
GOOD land!' she said TO herself. 1.-THE letters
i gave him this morning are not here! He must
have mailed them
Bitterly disappointed, she crawled back into
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-10

The idea that the coal strike may inure to
the advantage of the Democratic party Is
very far fetched. 1t could only do so on
the theory that one calamity promotes an
ofner
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-10

The presence of Hon. w. c. P. Brecken-
ridge. of Kentucky. at the Detroit confer
ence insures some good ''speechifying. but
there is not the slightest probability that
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Different Place.

This world would be paradise
And wear a different look.
II folks would only smile as when
They have their pictures took
-Philadelphia Bulletin
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Washington Star

Washington Star.
Some of the magazines won't consider an ar
ticle that is not typewritten,'' said the young
man.
YES" answered Miss Cayenne. land some of
them read as II they accepted everything that is
typewritten.''