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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25
PAINTSVILLE.

The letter appearing over my
name last week was not written
by me.
Cool weather is prevailing since
the rain sunday night, which was
the most rain this vicinity has had
for several weeks.
Mrs. Alice Rule, of Louisa, is
visiting relatives here.
Rev. Pierce is preaching at the
court house this week.
Rev. Oaks is to begin series of
meetings at the Christian Church
Wednesday night. They are both
good preachers aud we thus have
good opportunity TO hear the
gospel.
DIR. Williams and Jas. NJ. Price
each have their new houses about
completed.
ID. j. Wheeler is about through
working on his house.
1t seems that Hon. f. a. Hop.
kins will be nominated for Con.
gross this time, while he has NOD
enough instructed votes to nomi,
nate him on the first ballot he has
favorable delegates from Morgan
Pike. Montgomery and Elliot c0un
tics, and II he gets these votes he Is
a sure winner. We do not believ,
a better nomination could be mad
in our district Hopkins is hon
est, industrious, fair-mindcd anC
able.
Mrs. Lizzie Atkinson, OF Salyers
willie is visiting Mrs. l.. +. Preston
and other friends here.
The c. d o. r. II Go. is WORKING
several hands grading the roaC
from Whitehouse to foot OF Buna
10 Shoals.
The people Of the several coun
ties who use the mouth OF Paint a,
a shipping point, will be greatly
relieved when the road reache
Paint,
The people having freight 70
Paintsville are talking of having
their goods marked to Whltehous
only and organizing line OF boat
and doing their own shipping from
Whitehouse to Paintsvllle.
Rockefeller
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25
PROSPERITY

Died, on the 10th, William Jor-
dan. He leaves a wife and ono
child to mourn thcir loss, ana a
host of friends. Will was a good
boy and loved By all who knew
him.
Several of our folks attended the
Sunday school convention at Twin
Branch Saturday.
Mrs. Corda Dean visited her Sis
ter, Vina Rose, who is very sick,
last Sunday.
Mrs. Polly Carter visited on Rich
creek recently.
w. II. Moore has sold his farm
to DR.. AL Roberts. We are sorry
The is going to leave us as they are
good people.
| Charley Roberts is having a we'll
dug for the benefit Of his cattle.
Our school began last Monday,
with Miss Carrie Roberts MS teach
er.
William Watson, of 0lioville
was on our creek Monday hunting
fat hogs.
Bill Wellman lost a fine COW
Thursday.
John Bates cut his hand yer!
bad recently,
! Mrs Mary Carter, who has been
sick so long is no better.
j. w. and Charles Curnutt,
have returned from w. Va, wher'
they have been for few days.
Willard Rose lost fine two-year
old calf few days ago. She hum
8 her hoad in a slat fence and brok
her neck.
Dick Adams and wife vlslte
home folks Sunday.
Mrs. Polly Carter visited an Ric
4 creek Sunday. Black Barr!
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25
sliAGGS.

Stella Evans visited at PIP, iioi-
brooks recently,
John b. Holbrook and sister
Mile, Of Elliott county, are visit
ing here.
Misses Alma~and Sophia Skaggs
were guests Of Menifee Sparks and
wife recently.
A. +. Lyon aud ". G. Collier
went to Whitehouse last week.
The NJ. p. S.decorated the gra. ,
of Eliza Boggs on the 10th,
S. T. and NJ. f. Sparks went to
Louisa last week.
Mr.. jackson ana Mr. Pigg, of
Busseyville, were on our creek last
week.
School will begin here on the
2lst, with Milton Williams as
teacher.
Colba Lyons attended the funer-
al OF Lawrence Williams in john
son county.
Mrs. Amanda Prince returned
from Oklahoma recently.
2 Brothers.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25
lLNssHs

Born, TO james Morrison and
wife, a boy. Also, to Ids Davis
aud wife a elrl.
Willie Hays l. here fills week
ON business.
Rev. d. Is. Kazco and wife, OF
Crete, WA, passed through here
enroutc to Flat Gap to visit rela.
tivcs.
Loranzl Borders has fever.
Miss Emma FairchiIds OF Fiat
Gap, visited her sister here last
week,
Virgil Prose began his school
here the 18th. His pupils speak
highly Of him.
Miss Rosa Berry visited here re-
Gently.
Several Of our Young folks vii.
attend the tooiwashing at Low
Evansville sunday.
Let US boar from Blaine and
Matte.
We were all greatly shocked Il
hear OF the sudden death Of ". $
Borders, who died Of cholrrI In
the y. |. June Sth. He was st
noble and good and we all loved
him, our hearts are bowed down
with grief 1t Is hard to say "rhl
will be DONE Yet we know HI
knoweth best, and perhaps in the
great eternal future we will under
stand. Constance
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25
Tenth District Convention.

Following is the result of the
Democratic Congressional conven-
tions of the Tenth district:
Judge j. B. White, the incum-
bent, has carried Clark with Il
votes; Powell, 4; Montgomery, s;
Lee, 3, and Eslill, ), total of 80.
He has second instructions in
Wolfe, with votes. Judge Amos
Davis, of Morgan county, has
Wolfe, votes; Morgan, 0, and
Elliott, Z, a total of 81. Lawson
has his home county, Pike, with
10 votes. Frank A. Hopkins, Of
Floyd, has Menifee, with 1 votes /;
Magoflin, s.; Martin, i; Floyd, 81;
Knott, 5, and Johnson, ), total Of
IS. He also has second instructions
in Elliott. Breathitt, with s votes,
sends an uninstructed delegation
with both White and Hopkins men
on it. 1t is thought that they de-
sire a deadlock with O. II. Pollard,
of that county,as a dark horse.
Hopkins telepraphed a friend at
Winchester that he would have 81
votes on the final ballot, but Judge
Whites friends claim he will win,
The district convention met al
West Liberty yesterday and may
be a long drawn out affair.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25

Crops are looking very mo IN
tins part OF the country
ia. hi'IaP' began school WIN
a GOOD Attendance al nus place
Monday
Mrs. Jho. bffrN ana daushl"r'ot
quincy hNn nave been mere VISIT
ing relatives
M's'r' john thompson ana
Fred Burk have returned from
East Liy'rpool O.
} I MeCloskeN mas Just return
cd from Tenn, where nc mas been
IN the interest," OF the Cate tllS
Stone Works,
Mrs, WNrtiprani daughter rom
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25
CARD OF THANKS.

| wish to extend my siuccre
thanks to the people of Johns
creek for their kindness to my
dear boy during his sickness. Also
thanks to the doctors for their at
tentlon in my deep uilliciion and
terrible burden OF trouble. May
the blessings Of God ever be with
them aud protect them.
Albert Simpson, rh0mas, ".
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25
Notice in Bankruptcy.


In the District Court OF the United
Stat>s for the Eastern District
OF Kentucky.
In the matter OF w. II. James
Bankrupt.
TO the creditors of w. II, James,
OF Keturah, in the county of Law
ce,and district aforesaid,a bank
rupt.
Notice is hereby given that on
the 10th day OF July, A. d., 1902,
the said w. II. James WAS duly
adjudicated bankrupt, and that
the first meeting OF his creditors
will be held at the Office OF the UNI
dersigned Referee, in Ashland,
Boyd county, Kentucky, on the I'd
day OF August, A. ID. 1902, at 8
O'clock, in the forenoon, at which
time said creditors may attend,
prove their claims, appoint a trus-
tee, examine the bankrupt, and
transact such other business as
may properly come before said
meeting. Proctor *. Malin,
Referee in Bankruptcy
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25
FROM UP SANDY.
Latest News Items From Counties Up the River
.---..Z-=-

on boom.
Master Corbctt Phillips, OF Pike
villa, is visiting his cousin, G. Il.
Philips, of this place. The two
have been realizing their fonicst
dreams OF fishing and swimming,
John Hunt has declined the offer
of ten dollars per tree tor his nice
forest OF poplar timber standing OF
| Ilaut2 branch,
Mrs, Rebccca Phillips left here
about tie first OF July for an en-
tended visit among old friends ant
relatives in w. Va She report
that, in company with Mrs. Jan,
Fields, she is enjoying herself,
Lot the good NEWS be She,
abroad in'every land lcabod
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25
vEsIE

Everything seems very quiet ON
Spring creek slice the free.for.all
fight Saturday,
John G.. ptichard, who has been
in the philippine Islands for about
two years, has returned, aud ac-
ompanied by his.sister, Mrs. Mon.
roe Adams OF ashland, visited here
last week.
Howard Barrett went to Rush
Monday with a load OF produce.
Rev. Willis mas moved from lit-
tie East Fork TO Catt,where he will
huild a house for Robt, Toller,
Taylor Holhrook, OF Glenwood,
had the misfortune to mash the
end of his thumbou,causlug a very
painful wound.
4 Wesley Webb fouad one OF hi,
! hne mulcs dead III the barn few
days ago. II had apparently dice
| without a struggle, and the cause
OF It's Deaths a mystery.
ifhr new rhurch-aal CiicnwoOU
win be dedicated next Sunday,Hnt
a good meeting is anticipated,
schools haze nearly all begun il
this part 4 the country,
Tom Johnson
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25
$4,000 Cash
VII be Yours if You Estimate
Nearest The Vote of Three
States,
OPEN TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS,

As already announced, the BIC
SANDY News has arranged for It's
subscribers TO take part in a con,
te,t in which $4,000 Is To be paid
to those who make tho nearest
correct estimates as to what the
total vote OF New York, Penn.
sylvania and Michigan viii be in
the races for Governor next No.
vember. Read our big Gdycr-
tisement and find out all about the
plan. The vote OF these states for
several years past Is given therein,
so that all may be- saved the
trouble OF looking the matter up,
SPECIAL OFFER.
1t was first TO allow an estimate
only with each dollar paid on adj
vance subscription, but we have
now decided TO allow AN estimate
with each 5000 paid on back sub
scriptlon before Sep. LIST. Also,
every subscriber who pays up or
ahead and procures one ormore as
Inmates with same, may enter as
many additional estimates as he
desires at the rate OF 80 cents for
one estimates or $l.0O fur three.
Numbers on our premium offer
which has been standing orsome.
time will not be given with any
payment that is accompanied by
an estimate,
1t Is costing the News no small
amount to furnish It's subscribers
with this great privilege aud The
terms prescribed VIII rot bc varied
from in the least for any one.
The earlier your estimates are in
the greater the prlae viii be II you
rae the nearest estimator.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25
MOUTH CARD.

Most people are nearly through
work in their fine corn crops in
this neighborbood.
Rev II. II. Thompson preached Il
good sermon to large and intel
ligent audience at Mouth OF Big
Creek Sunday.
j. NJ. Whit, Ralen Hunt, Rolcy
Rowe, j. Il. Phillips and others
have just returned from Call tits
burg where they have b,cn mar
keting their timber, and report it
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25

Ten cents will buy trial size Of
Ely Cream Balm enough to con
vince you that 1t the greatest uf
remedies fur nasal calnrrah or
cold in the head. pll slao 30
cents. All druggists. Wcmall it
Ely Bros, So Warren st, New
Yorh.
1853 Second street. Albany, n. y
Messrs Ely liroS:-l Suffered
greatly with chtarrh and tried
different remedies without effect :.
Amer using one bottle ot your
Creom Balm found relief and !
cannot praise too highly such n
remedy
sept27, 1899 Miss Cora Willard.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25
A CLEARANCE SALE.

During the next GO days we Will
close out our enilra stock Of ladies
and childrens hats, ladies' shirt
waists and q lot Of summer goods
at greatly reduced prices In order
to make room for our fall stock.
The goods must 30 at some price.
WIN, Justice
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25

1t now looks as though the two
dams below Louisa will not be con-
traotei this season. This isl mat
ter for regret, as it will delay the
use OF the slackwater on the main
river for nearly or quite year.
The locks are expected to be com.
pleted this year.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25
FoRrGAY.

Milton Sponcer and Miss Min.
ME Bartram were united in the
holy bonds OF matrimony last Tues
day night at the residence OF JAS.
Patrick, and were accompanied
home by Il number Of friends and
relatives. Mr., Spencer is 20 years
old and the bride II. They will
soon be managing their own affairs
at homo. They say they will give
tho young people party as soon
as they can. J.,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25
ADAMS

Mrs. Ella Jordan spent last week
with her sister, Mrs. Jennie Carter,
on Sand Branch.
Sam A. Berry has been on the
sick list.
r.. NJ. Berry and wife visited at
Ian Carter's Sunday.
George Thompson spent Sunday
with Sam A, Berry.
Misses Trinnie and Nancy Hays
and Seena Berry attended the S.
S. Convention at Twin Branch Sat
urday.
America Thompson got her arm
cut very badly while playing at
school Thursday.
Ulysses Berry visited at Bussey-
Vile recently.
Mrs. Fanny Gussler, OF Bussey-
Vile, visited home folks Thursday,
The sacrament meeting at Spen-
Ger church will be the fourth Sat.
urday and Sunday in August.
Miss Nora Thompson went Ia
Matte recently.
Married, on the 18th, Jerome
Scaggs to Miss Emma Miller. May
they ever prosper.
S. V. Miller preached very in
teresting sermon at Walnut Gap
Sunday.
Miss Mollie Berry visited here
Sunday.
Johnny Hayes visited here Sun.
day.
Zeal Hayes went to sulphur
Springs Friday. XX.
j Sims The cough and Morks nff the Gold
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25

The Democratic Committee Of
the Fourteenth judicial district
has declared Judge James i. Can
trill and Mr.. Robert b. Franklin
the nominees for Circpit Judge and
Commonwealth's Attorney, respec-
lively, in that district, both being
without opposition.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25

A British trade com mission re-
ports that Americans are active in
their efforts to get hold of the mar
ket in South Africa. 1t is stated
hat Amer lea is the greatest men,
ace 10 British trade in that coun.
try.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25
mus Observation-Disclosures

lHIs WILL tNTEREsTMornE'Rs
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders
for Children, CuIe Feverishness,
Bad Stomach, Teethihg Disorder,
Break up Colds, move and regulate
the Bowels and Destroy Worms.
They never fail. over 30, 900 tes-
timonials. AT all DRUGGISTS, 25c.
Sample mailed free. Address Al.
len S. Olmsted, lie Roy, \. Y.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25
HOM,s TnTS2

We oiler One Hundred Dolsr- kcMMj for
any case OF GsttHrrh that cau.n0t be cured by
Halls Cattarrh cure.
FL. CHENEY a Co, PropS,,F Toledo, o
We the undersigned, have known O }. he
uey for the last IL year,, aud believe hlmpeTlee
iy honorable ii 6ll'bnSiness transactions, and Il
nnnolali able to carry out any obligations made
by their fun.
WEST & TRuAX. Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o. Walding, Kinnan < Mar
vim Wholesale Druggists, Toledo o,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ating directly upon the blood and
mucuous surfaces of the system TIES
timoials sent free. Price ijc per bottle.
Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25
Miners Wanted.

Good miners and machine men
can get steady employment At good
wages ut the kentucky Block Can
nel Coal mines In Morgan county.
For particulars apply to NJ L.Con-
ley, Supt., Cannot city, KY. (
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25
EAsTPoINT

Perhaps the one. thtpg that most
concerns our people just now, IS
the placing Of our several local
teachers forthe incoming year
1t seems 4 pity to take the luslH
boys and girls who have Wrought
under high physical pressure on
the farms from early sprtnE and
hnddle lhcm IN hot boxes AZ tn's
season DIT the alternative ol
midWlnter exposure III som' O
thesosame boxes Is 'rarIu 10 con.
Template. iloW many oo't'' q
trustees Nno" Mna' nina .. Ma'''
tlle .ht''e ohts ~ ar'l'N, '''' >
IGNORANCE ! =" So'u tA'us' ~ ','
courts Oh ii'aNe" 'h'.' WI ~
scores o. trustees u ne'' 'o' Po's.
on'hs 'hno'em' '''''u''" o'' 'o'' on
ana water i"g ''a''~' '''a' 'o''
KICK "'l' ". I'F' ny "'''7 ~" '"'
s"ia scores u ''"s'ees'
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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
: Jpst Across the fi3efs
{ 10 West Virginia. Z
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

The minor Of George Whit, Hunt.
ingtou, has been granted a pension
OF $40 per month,
Il u n
Huntington, W. Va, July To-
Local people who recently received
a patent on a device for throwing
street car switches without the
conductor or motorman leaving
the ear, sold their patent to-day TO
Plttsburg capitalists for $4,000.
X y y
The trial OF Csc r Phipps, the
.Guyandotte negro, who shot to
death Ed Swaney in front OF BaX-
tcr's saloon at Huntington three
weeks ago, resulted in u verdict Of
murder in the first degree Judge
Matthews has not yet passed sem
tcnco upon phipps, Under the
verdict the only punishment that
cansbo inflicted will be imprison.
ment FOR life. The jury was out
only an hour.
Il n y
T, NJ, Carr, the contractor and
builder, OF Huntington, has a con.
tract to build Mr.. Z. White OF
Williamson, w. Va, a 100000
business house, The structure is
to be four stories and to have an
modern conveniences and when
completed will compare favorably
with the best business houses In
that section OF the state, Work
on the building will be commenced
on an early date and VIII be com.
Iplcted against cold wcathor.-Crn.
trial city Chronicle,
y y 4
Alex. Cared, OF Huntington
has the little steamer Sadie L. al
Camden Park and will run half
hour excursions from that nottC
RI sort as long a the water In tn,
river is favorable, Tho littlt
steamer now runs up Twclropol,
to the park aud the ride Is de
Elightiul one.
u =
Mrs, Fred Lcla5ll, wlfl Of ~
artist who recently came from ~
cinnatl to Central city, W. va
iel from u high porch whilo carry
Ing her babe In her arms, and bot.
were seriously Injured.
y n
Matewau, W.Va., July 49,
Charles X Morrow ani Miss Mai
lie Danube, while out Tor walk I
the outskirts OF the to@Q re Ia,
. night were fred on W 8 ur
ktuln person. Miss Il nl51o
tnalt." injured, 4 buuci ontrrin
her LETT breast, completely pen,
trailing her body, Shel.Actsliy,
but physicians entertain ~ hop
OF recovery. Morrow was sht
: twice, but hi- injuries are not Sc
Ious, as both buIluts penetrated u
arm.
Immediately after the -hooltn
o Morrow was placed under aires
e but today was released, there b.
Z. ing no evidence on which he couI
{, be held. The girl is unable !
make any statement, but ljorrc
claims that the hrlng came trol
ambush. Morrow is buyer for
New York lumber firm aud hi
q headquarters at Williamson, tn
5 State,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25

Census Bureau figures show the
number of farms in the United
States in 1900 to have been $685.
657 with an aggregate value, to.
gether with their improvements
OF $20.5l4,001, 1913.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25
To CURE 4 com IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Brom Quinlne
Tablets. All druggist refund the
money II it falls to cure. + W,
Grove signature Is on each box,
Dc.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25
WANTED.

One mule, not less than two
years old. Also, y hands or less,
to cut and haul one thousand cords
keg wood, at Whilehouse, Ky.
Address, JAY II. NoRTnUP, Lou
leo
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25
Democratic Ticket.

Hopkins looks like a winner in
the Tenth district Congressional
rara
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25

Stops The Cough and Works off the Cold
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets
cure cold in one day. No Cure, no
Pay. Price % cents,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25

Nogood health unle -
sound. Foleys Kidne.
kidneys right Wkl
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-07-25
LOOK,

Sl.7s and $500 Pants reduced to sl.25.
$50 and 800 $50.
7Sc and Sl.o0 Straw Hats reduced 10 35c.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-07-18
WARM WELCOME HOME.
Lord Kitchener Directed Enthusiastic
- ally on Arrival in England.

Lord Kitchener Greeted enthusiastic.
8. ally on Arrival in England.
i London. July 14.-Lord Kitchener
arrived at Paddington railroad station
at 12:48' p. M, and was greeted by
cheering crowds .a>>s''..:t - : .
= From. the moment he set foot in Lon
don, to the time Of his disappearance
beneath the portal Of st. James pal
ace Kitchener received such an out
burst of popular. enthusiasm as quite
0vorshadoWed the demonstrations on
previous and similar occasions.
Kitchener and the generals who &C.
c0npanied him were entertained at
luncheon IL the great banqueting hall,
whore covers were laid for fifty per
Sons. The Prince OF Wales occupied
the central seat with Kitchener on his
1aght and with Lord Roberts opposite.
Among the guests we're the premier,
Lord Salisbury, Lord Lansdowne, Mr..
Brodrick and. Lord Raglan. the under
secretary Of war. The hall was hung
with pictures representing war scenes.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-07-18
RESTORATION or r,Enrs,n.
Foreign Ministers to China Agree Up
on Conditions. q


d: On Conditions. -.
Picking. July 1.-THE foreign. min
listers to China have agreed upon the,
conditions for the restoration of the
government Of Tientsin to China and
these conditions await only the sigma
ture Of. the italian minister, the Mar.
'quig Salvage Raggi, who IL absent, for
presentation to! the Chinese govern.
ment. According to the conditions the
thirty kilometre radius. from : which
Chinese troops are excluded, is re-.
duced to twenty kilometres, the ltmita:
ton OF the number Of police which the
Chinese may maintain within the
% fF{@2t ed and nSav The
$erament are ignored. szes'-,>as' ''sF-'s<, 81
4 The members Of the government are
considering the question Of odevoting
the supplies in the treasury to the re-
Eimbursing of the ,concessionaires tor
Investments made on the strength Of
their concessions. r : .*s,.s: s.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-07-18
AL TRAFFIC TIED UP.
Eight Thousand Chicago Teamsters
Join Freight Handlers Strike.

Chicago, July 14-Mambers Of the
Truck Drivers union, as individuals.
In sympathy with the striking freight
handlers, refused to haul freight dur
ing the morning and every freight.
house in the city was tied up. The
men took out their wagons as usual In
many Instances, only to drive them to
the warehouses and block the en-
dred drivers went in this way to the
They backed their teams UP alongside
the platforms and proceeded to walt.
They chatted and smoked, but would
handle no freight: Most of the truck
men who visited the depots were from
south Water street. where vegetables.
trult, butter, eggs, poultry and the like
are dealt in BY wholesalers.
J. Thompson. secretary Of the union.
fold the men that twas their duty to
Nork as long as work was possible,
but his arguments were not success
full. The allegation of fear on the part
OF the teamsters is believed to be
merely. an excuse. The real reason,
many Of the men admitted, was that
the truckmen desired to aid the strik-
ing freight handlers and would. not
deliver or receive freight to or from
the nonunion men at present In the
warehouses. When the freight hand
lers' strike is settled the teamakers
will at once resume work. Should q
settlement fail it is said commission
merchants on South Water street will
lose 100000 through the destruction
Of perishable goods.
At the headquarters of the team
sters' union it was said that 5000
teamsters were out. This, it was said,
left less than 200 men at work and
these, it was stated, would drop their
reins as soon as word could be got to
them. The addition of the teamsters
brings the total number Of men on
strike to about $4,000. #S