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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13
HEAD SEVERED BY A CAR.
j. j. Meyer, a Laborer, Instantly
Killed on Broadway Line.

J. J. Meyer of No. escs South Ninth street.
q laborer. 50 years old. while on his way
home from work, was run down by q
swiftly moving northbound Broadawy car
at Lynch street and Broadway. at go p.
m. yesterday and instantly Killed HIS
body.
The body was taken to the morgue.
where IL was Identified by his sons. August
and ]. J., Jr. -.
Daniel W. Hlggenbotham Of No. s41s
North Eleventh street, the motorman IN
District Police Station. where he In held, he
stated that the man attempted to cross the
tracks when the car was only q snort dis
lance from him and that 1t was fmpo5-
sible to stop In time to prevent the aeci-
dent.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13
COLD WAVE HURTS CROPS
IN THE NORTHWEST.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

SPECIAL
st. Paul, Mimi, Sept 1.-THE cold wave
which swept over the entire Northwest last
night. has erectually killed al late vegeta-
bles and materially hurt corn and other
grains except wheat, which has been har-
vested
There IS frost reported all through Mime
sofa. both Dakotas and most Of Wiscon-
sin, the frost line extending southwark as
far as Oklahoma
THE full extent of the damage caused
throughout the North cannot be estimated
at this time. Reports from some quarters
tell OF material damage to late graina and
Ali Vegetables. while from other quarters.
the extent Of damage Is lighter.
Later reports tonight. however. are less
hopeful.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13

HO VOW,
Chinese Imperial Consul General at San
service 10 engage in business in the
United States.
our present Minister, Mr.. WI. That was
some ten years ago. and they have never
since thought or given any attention toward
railway building, until recently. when an
Mr.. WI proposed a new railroad. to run
from the north central part Of China down
to the southern part ~ -
TELLS OF CONDITIONS IN CHINA
I Nov you know what that means. It
means that American influence will be in
! reduced and felt In China. It means that
the Chinese viii be educated into your
! you know how to follow this UP closely you
i viii see that It will greatly Increase your
manufactured products used In China thus
benefting the manufacturer IN the United
T new railroad Is to be constructed
American engineers. and viii have Amer
cans to manage its welfare. The road We
now have. which was constructed by our
American fo- its CHIEF engineer. The peo-
pie who are your competitors in China are
the Belsians. and .hs English. and have
II may be Of interest to you. who are ia
miliar with the conditions as they exist in
1T may be that some Of you are personal
ly acquainted with the people over there In
connection with this railway. OF course.
without railroads IN China, or without rail-
roads In any other country. It cannot trans
port its soldiers. II cannot transport Its
manufactured products. Its vegetables and
agricultural products. This IL true In any
country. but much more so in China. where
the population Is 50 great and there must
be railroads to establish commercial rel4-
tons and communication with the outside
world.
"You would be surprised to learn that
no city In China, not only n the remote
districts, but In the heart OF the country,
has electric lights. has electric cars or
even water systems. except the extremely
larger cities. such as Hong-Kong. Shanghai
| there is . great field TO work IN the d.
rection mentioned and Il - my sincere hope
hat We may have your assistance and CO.
operation In developing. our great country
and especially IN your line. the railroad.
Mr.: &c was given quite an ovatisn At the
conclusion Of his address SECRETARY
Stevens. Directors Of Divisions Taylor.
Skin and Gregg spoke TO the Railway Cub
on the relationship Of the 20 the
A. Smith OF the Department of Transpor-
tation Exhibits IN which the roadways
| systems OF the country viii make their
displays. impressed the desirabiiity OF
treat exhibits on the club.
CONGRESSMAN Richard Bartholdt and Sec
Rotary Joseph Fiory OF the National Com
| mission closed the programme with short
speeches. After luncheon. In the Cafe La
Frohm, the party, made its trip over the
Mems League which had Mr.. Ho In charge
| took the same trip IN a private train fur
nished by General Manages McChesrey OF
the ermin Railway Association.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13
HARRY WHITE.

! xEPUBLIC Eel
Bloomington, III, Sept Hilary White.
a local liverymsn, died this morning from
the effects OF an epileptic ut with which
he wa stricken last night. He carne here
from Texas many years ago. He was IS
years old and leaves a wife and daughter.
MRS. N. A. PARKER.
/ REPUBLIC sPEc1AL
Pins Bluff, Ark. Sept 12-Mrs. n. A
Parker. aged 6 years. died at Randall to-
Gay.
MRS. MARGARET LINEHAy.
REPUBLIC sPEcIAL
Cairo. H. Sept. n-Mrs. Margaret Line
han, aged so years, died here this morning.
kshe was one o. Cairo's Oldest residents and
!. had resided hire fifty years.
n ALICE SHERWOOD.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Evansville, nd, Sept Ia-Mrs. Alice
Sherwood. widow of. the late Captain Joel
Sherwood, died at her home IN this city
to-day at the age OF "A years She was a
I sister of Major Gavitt. who was killed In
q battle at Fredericktown. No.. during the
. Civil War.
MRS. MAGDALENE GRAMLIG.
REFuBLIc SPECIAL
sandoyai, III. Sept n-Mn. MagdAlens
Grarnlig. aged 70 years. died to-day.
BODIES OF THE FAIRS BURIED.
San francisco. Cal. Sept. 1.-The bodies
of Mr. and Mrs Charles l. Fair, who lived
IN San Francisco. were Inferred In laurel
iii Cemetery The services were simple.
and were attended by relatives and q few
intimate friends only.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13
MAY HAVE BEEN MURDERED.
Farmer Found Alongside Road
With Skull Fractured.

Waterloo. ILs Sept 12-Herman Garleb,
er.. g prominent farmer from HarrisonviIle.
H.. was found dead alongside the road this
morning near here.
Il Is not known whether he fell out of
his buggy, fracturing his skull, or whether
he was murdered by highwaymen. The
team came home with the vehicle alone.
He was IS years old and the father OF
nve children It IS said he went to Harri-
sonyille TO get some money. None was
TO the murder theory.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13
HOLD BUSY DAYS SESSION.
Firemen Hard at Work in Chatta-
nooga Convention

Chattanooga. Sept. 1-At to-daJ's ses-
sion Of the Brotherhood Of Locomotive Fire
men several resolutions relating 10 the con-
stitution and bylaws were referred to COM
ulttees for report W. s Carter. editor OF
pieted the readine Of his biennial report,
which was begun yesterday a~isefncon-
At the session Of the Ladies' Society. Mr.
mittee, ecommeuded that the salaries Of
grand president and grand secretary Be IN.
creased to no q year. The society created
kline. and a board OF local and grand ex.
sminers for the society ME- Maud I
Moore OF strztford. Ontario. Chairman d
the Insurance Commitfee.
that tns membership Insurance. policies d
Increased tom M to ~.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13
KILLING FROST
OVER COLORADO.

Denver. Colo. Sept 12-There was . kill
Ing frost last night along the eastern slope
of the mountains In this State. except the
southern corner.
The thermometer registered 80 degrees at
the Weather Bureau IN this city at s r. m
With one exception, twenty years ago. II
was the coolest September day or which
there Is any record. o.
In weldy County. embracing the famous
potato district the mercury touched n
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13
ANNIVERSARY IS CELEBRATED.
Special Exercises Held by Benton
Council, Royal Arcanum.

The twenty-fourth anniversary Of the or
Eanizafion Of Benton Council. No. 1s3. Roy
al Arcanum. was celebrated last night by u
meeting In the lodgerooms in Odd FeIows'
building. The guests were: Grand Regent
Bacon. Past Grand Regent Meiser. Grand
Orator Peting. Grand Secretary Haldeman.
Grand Guide Walters and members Of the
Grand Council
Addresses were made by Professor Louis
Hannerstein. James and John A.
Rohan. Tho following past regents were
present: w. w. Brewer. William Morgan.
Richard D'Oench. Henry J. Braun, Doctor
John q. Harper. Charles w. Stein, r. J.
Morrison, George ". Harwood. N. e. Wah-
lerr c. A Schmaltz. c. w. B-lankenmeistsr,
A J. Hoenny. Robert Kline. John f. Meii-
ert. Guido D'Oench. John McLagan, James
n Rollins. William +. Deubach, Louis G..
Deubach and +. +. G~ottschalk. E. =. Wes-
colt Is the present regent
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13
MISSING SINCE LABOR DAY.
Elisha Perry, a Barber, Fails to Re
turn From Parade.

Elisha Perry. a barber. went to see the
Labor Day parade September / and has
not returned to his home at No. 1875 North
Eighth street since that time. His wife
states that he WA In good spirits the morn
disappearance
Perry, until several months ago, was q
partner of his brother In a barber sbop AZ
~Jerseyviile. II. Several months ago the
brothers decided that the business would
not require two men and Elisha decided TO
family.
BE secured employment In q shop in the
Ozark building, Tenth and Pine streets. and
was well liked by his employers Perry IS
Is years old. 8 feet . Inches high. and
werSas I55 pounds. He had or q suit of
shirt when he left home.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13
COTTON PIcKERs POISONED.
sSeven Deaths Reported From
Kiamfia- l II

Paris. Tex, Sept. IA report has been
received here OF a wholesale poisoning
which Is said TO rave occurred In Kiam-
ia, Indian Territory. A farmer recently sp-
piled paris green to the cotton in his field
where the worms were doing damage.
There had been but little rain since the
green was applied Three or four days
ago seven cotton pickers, four men and
three women. went to work in the patch
where the poison had been applied Late
IN the evening they became sick and during
the night all OF them are reported to have
died Their deaths was said to have been
lcansed by inhaiing the dust from the
tpotscn.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13
BAND AT OYSTER BAY
MAY REFUSE TO PLAY.
Question. as 10 whether II VIII Fur
nish Music for President's
Reception.
SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Oyster Bay. L. L, n. Y. Sept l2-This II
the refrain many residents OF this village
are humming to-day:
Amt that = shamef
Excuses lame:
The band won't play:
Now, who's to biamef
Who'll lead the parade
in Oyster Bay.
Now that our band
Demands more payf
Never before has Oyster Bay felt the
throes Of a big strike, and the members OF
the local brass band are now safe in the
seclusion of their own homes. If they
come out it will be only because they have
decided to. play or to listen to the strains
of imported music.
A local musician told the story, which
quickly spread. He said that the local band
had been engaged ito play at the Presi-
dents reception" which. according to the
invitations, is to be held from 3 to 8
o'clock In the afternoon on Monday next
For this each musician was to receive $50
The trouble. he said, was started ysster-
day when the committee Informed the band
that Its services were needed at noon on
that day, in order to head the band OF
special deputies as they marched to take
the places assigned to them. Then the local
Creatore baked. His men would not make
such a concession. Three hours was a half
days work, and not another minute should
his men play. Ii the played longer q full
days pay was necessary.
But then came rumors that outside talent
would be engaged. The local trumpeters
hesitated. but stin they held out for what
they called their rights Just at present no
one can predict the outcome
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13

Maria Ryan. 2 years old. and Rosa Dean, 2
years old. were found crying for their moth
ers at Seventh street and Cas- avenue yes
terday afternoon and were taken to the Carr
Street Station. They were in custody of
Maron Hainsworth until last night, when
Mrs. Ryan Of No. 1905 Hogan street, mother
OF one of the children. called to report their
disappearance. h took the children
home.
Captain Boyd and Matron Hainsworth ex-
perienced difficulty in learning the names of
the little tots. One said her name was
Sister Ryan and the other said her name
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13
SERIOUSLY HURT BY A HORSE.
Hellmuth Schleicher Is Found in a
Cellar, Unconscious.

Unconscious from q fractured skull. He'll
much Schleicher. s years old. living with
his parents at No. sas sublet boulevard.
was found lying on the door Of the base
ment at the home OF Mrs. Mary Wilson,
No. 500 Subiet avenue. Wednesday evening
investigation proved that he had been
kicked by a horse belonging to Alexander
Legars. also Of No. 500 Sublet avenue.
When kicked he made HIS way to the place
where he was found and tainted. When Mrs.
Wilson discovered him IL appeared that he
Female Hospital. where he wac hastily
taken. II was stated that his wound is very
serious.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13
FROST OVER NEBRASKA
NlPPED VEGETATION.

Lincoln, Neb.. Sept ia an over
Nebraska last night. heavy in places.
nipped tender vegetation and did some
damage TO corn. II Is estimated at Is per
cent at points IN northern and western Ne
braska-
truck was killed. The temperature Is equal
ly low tonight
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13
NEBRASKA CORN CROP
GENERALLY BEYOND FROST.

Omaha. Neb. Sept H.-Twenty-stx de-
rrees was the mark registered by the
thermometer at the weather bureau this
morning. where frost was reported through
IT is believed that the corn crop generally
In beyond the danger point, although in the
which VIII b. slightly damased. Fore
caster WEIGH says the conditions are favor
able for continued low temperature.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13
SENATOR CLARK SPENDS
$250,000 FOR RUGS.
Montana Millionaire Purchases some
of the Rarest Specimens of
the Persian Weave.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
New York. Sept R-It has just leaked out
that Senator Clark of Montana has casually
bought a few rugs for S25c.ooo. In art cir
cles, where there has been some fnki;ng Of
the affair. the purchase is looked upon as
one OF the most remarkable events hat re-
Gently has taken place In art circles here
Tho sale has been kept quiet because It
was made private by a house which prefers
TO be known only As selling famous art coll
lections at auction There poobably are not
that the purchase price makes a n average
OF nearly 2l.00 each.
Some Of these rugs are Of such wonderful
weave and 80 beautiful that In Senator
Clark's new palacelfke home In this city
they VIII be put under glass and framed
the late Henry G.. Marquand with q few
similar rugs which he owned
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was Rosy. but could not tell her last name.
An uncle OF the Ryan baby gave her 8
cents to buy scune popcorn. She took her
playmate with her to make the purchase.
In returning from the store they lost their
way and wandered to Seventh street. where
they were found by an elderly woman.
Matron Hainsworth bought the babies
candy and allowed them the freedom OF
the assembly-room in the station. They
were served with supper and placed in bed
In the matron's room 1t was after $
O'Clock when Mrs. Ryan called at the sta
ton The children we then fast asleep.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13
j. H. DANsKIN NOMINATED.
NChosen to RIM for Congress In the
Twentieth District.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC
Jacksonville, ILL.,, Sept 12.-The represent
tatves of the Twentieth Congressional Dis
trict met here to-day and nominated James
II. Danskjn of this city for Congress. This
district is 1900 Democratic. No other
names were before the convention.
A Congressional Committee was named as
follows: F. P. Clark, Brown County; T. z.
Bare: Calhoun: John G. Pearn, Cas-; Vim.
z. Richards Jersey; ]. Houchin. Mason; q.
D. Beeknan, Menard; T. G. Grouse, Nor
pan; Edward Yates, Pike; Carl Miller
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13
WEST ExD REoRGANIxED.
johnson and Breckmeyer Two Of This
Years Players on Eleven.

Members Of the West End football team
have reorganized and rave set their first
game for September %. when they play the
High School Some good material has go
peared for practice on the eleven. including
several sell-known lights OF last seasons
are willis johnson and Brockmeyer. the
latter Of last years c. 3. G. team.
johnson. was center on last years 81.
hold SSSis DOWN UaIse the same n,eve pos aha U on Bro1Was ess
End team He had the distinction Of being
the iightest center in this part Of the
sippee the 81 .e esnsf is s sss% %nsis 'ais ssssi e. q i e
pounds. He has filled out greatly in the
last year. however. I'D has passed the l5o
mark
Broclmeyer played tackle on The {. B.
c. team Of last season, and may be assigned
to q similar post this year on the West
doa. walsh. Stark, Henry and Guerrero ese
for nightly practice with the eleven.
men have been WORKING at Vernon and
Arcade venues by electric light each night.
A league win probably be formed. As was
from the alumni Of the East 81. Louis High
School. from Alton and from St Charles
A anne has been set for October 4 with
st. Louis University and a game u pending
with C. B. c.
Wisconsin, University football candidates
~ OA " III LIE kAAA ~
coreing TO a dispatch from Madison. Cap
tain Juneau and Holstein we're the only
regulars from last s~eason's team TO don uni
forms. but Bill Mofett, q substitute Of last
season, was one of the nrst men to appear
and win probably make the team without
dinhcuity. Earl Schres5er. who was dis
qualified last season, Is looking for REIN
statement and was out doing . little prac-
Coach King has not yet reached the coli
lese. nor has Assistant Coach Jerry Riordan
arrived Work yesterday was of the slight
est. consisting OF twenty minutes' punting.
ending with a haif-mile trot-
There are Only two heavy weights In the
bunch thus far-Heissnger, center on last
years second eleven wit weighs 20
stripped and Holstein. 40. Next comes Gu
key OF Oshkosh. a promising candidate for
half back. weighing 10: MoRaf. 1854:
Ffndiay Of Aurora. Ill. 1sf: Captain juneau.
LEI. Frankie Of Forest Junction. 1914: Han
nan. Milwaukee. 1521a; Cecil Schreiber. 15oA:
Heanev. Waupaca. ~: Wielan. Moudori,
1lfz: Pease Of Cumberland. I'M; and Tam
ner of Mondovi. u1z-
Candidates at the University Of Illinois
were out yesterday with NcKnIght and
Rump Of last years team appearing for
work McCafter Of Lake Forest Was 3 new
man to appear for practice. a. was n Rump
OF Quincy. and Ashmore. afBt baseman Of
last seasons baseball team. Smock, wko
played center last year. has returned TO the
university. but does not expect 70 play this
season.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13
MISSOURI CROP NOT INJURED.
Assistant Secretary OF Agriculture
Discusses Eject of Frost.

KEPUBLIc SPECIAL
Washington. Sept. l1-Assistant secre-
tary Brigham Of the Department OF Agri-
culture said this evening to The Republic
correspondent:
THE department has not yet received Of
fetal advices Of the extent OF damage done
TO corn by the frosts and cold weather. I
think that undoubtedly there win be much
damage In the northern part Of the corn
belt, but probably not much In the South
In Missouri, Kansas and Southern Illinois
there win probably be no serious injury.
but In Northern Iowa n Minnesota IL
seems probable that there has been consid-
erable loss. Our department, however, has
not YET received official advtces and ] am
able or1y to estimate the damage from the
published reports"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13
THINK FIGHT CAN'T he sToPPED
sosthern AthIetie Clsb Advised On
cinls Can De Nothing.

Louisville. KY. Sept 12-The Reverend
Z. L Powell. chairman Of the Ministers
Committee Of the city. which has taken
up the light against the McGovsrn-Corbett
contest, scheduled to take place In this
ing replies To letters addressed 70 Govern
or Beckham and Mayor Granger Of Louis-
Vile, protesting against the bout:
the receipt or your favor Of the 10th inst The
n.ztter. viii rccetvs hts yszy S.xsfu eonsidera-
Secretary 70 tha Governor.
Louisville. KY. Sept Any Oar sir-I an
asxure you taere shall Be no Violation Of the law.
yery truly. y. GRANGER.
Attorneys for the Southern Athletic Club
advised ANA r. C. Gray to-day that
the fighters could not be .en5oined and that
the State law governing boxing contsstA
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13
OarEea Win Hsr.e TAeft.

c. G. .GfIasky. assistant chief of police:
last night turned over to Deputy Sheriff
Henry Dold OF Iron County. No. Samuel
Hartersdck and his 1z-year-old son, sam
day AFTER disposing Of q horse which had
been stolen. b animal which the father
and son sold for 3 70 = nveryman vas
and had been taken from . pasture AZ
Dc Soto. No. The son confsnssd 70 taking
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13

the Pine Blur Cooperative Association
have called a meeting for tomorrow night
for The purpose Of organizing a stock com
pany to be capitalized at G0.oo. 10 do q
general supply business. The stock viii be
taken largely by Cotton Belt Railway em-
ployes Of this city. who propose to divert 20
the concern all their business.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13

PINE BLUFF. ARK-Delegates from De-
vid o. Dodd Chapter. United Daughters of
the Corfederacy. have been elected for an
B. E. Benton and James W Bunch. M1ss
Erms White Meeting VIII occur next
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13
FIRST FROST IN KANSAS;
CORN FAR ADVANCED.

Dodge City. Kas.. Sept 1a-Ths first frost
OF the season In Kansas was noticed here
this morning.
but corn IL too far advanced to be injured.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13

PINE BLUFF, ARK-The Reverend
Charles D.. Daniel, pastor Of the First BAD
tist Church. and his wife have just re-
ceived handsome presents from the congre-
cation OF the First Baptist Church. from
which he retired this month 70 go to Cow
ington, Ky.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13
ENofNEMEN no DEMAND rNCREAsE.

San Francisco. Sept. 1.-THE Call says
that the Brotherhood Of Locomotive En-
nal demand for an increase Of wages. The
Brotherhood OF Locomotive Engineers. II
Is said, IL nor affiliated In its fight with the
Western Federation Of General Committees.
composed Of railroad conductors and brake
men
Locomotive Engineers IL At present IN SEES
sion In this city. All their conferences are
executive. In thirty days time the loco.
trainmen OF the Southern Pacific will send
delegations TO this c'sy to meet Manages
Alger. as their fwo-y~r contracts with the
company viii expire. and win require re-
ueval.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13

noon, lost his footing and fell to the second
floor, breaking both his arms above the
wrists. He was taken to the City Hospital.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13

GRANVILLE, nL1The annual meeting
Of the Skillet Fork Association Of the Prim-
alive Baptist Church u being held at Union
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-13
GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE To MEET.
Hundred Thousand Men to Demand
Wages.

The Grievance Committee Of the o. r. c.
and B. R. T. win meet in Chicago the frst
week In October to formulate demands for
better wages n hours. which, II refused.
will result In a tie Up of all the railroads
between Chicago and the Missouri River
and Chicago and the twin cities
The demands VIII first be made OF the
Burlington. Northwestern. ST. Paul. Rock
Island. Illinois Central and Great Western
systems All engineers. frernen. conductors.
brakemen. switchmen and shopmen In this
territory VIII have by that time entered tho
agreement.
The demand has not been made up. but in
general IL will ask that the employees OF the
Western lines be placed on a par with those
Of the Eastern roads