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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-08
THE EDITOR INDIGNANT.

In last weeks Issue the Ranger" in
Inmates that some one mas been stealing
hay from the K. P. barn. Although, we
carry the key to this particular barn
most Of the time. this had escaped our
notice. If Brother COe knows whereof
he speaks. and Ii viii be very unusual
thing IL he does. he should see that the
thief is prosecuted.-Long Creek (Ore.l
Light.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-08
Loss IN WEIGHTS IN SEASONING

An average stick OF wood when green
contains 80 per cent Of water, and loses
p per cent OF II in seasoning. during
which process It's strength is nearly
doutled.-Chicago Tribune.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19
SOCIAL SCIENCE
LABOR DISCUSSION

Boston. May 16.-The general meet
ings of 1903 of the American Social
Science Association began here Thurs
day. George II. Anderson spoke on
Some Responsibilities of Capitalistic
Organization. He said, in part:
In considering some of the respon-
sibilities of capitalistic organization it
is not to be overlooked that the career
of the labor organizations has not been
marked by any such love of wisdom.
Justice and fair dealing as to evoke our
moral enthusiasm. Nor have the la
Dor organizations any moral standing
to denounce trusts. for their movement
is as distinctly a combination or trust
as is the capitalistic movement. The
two movements are alike in motive and
object.
The organization of labor is an alb
solute condition precedent under pres
ent conditions to any sound social and
industrial progress. To oppose that or
ganization, to attempt to prevent it by
constitution, or to denounce it in the
terms recently used at the Manufactur
ers' Association at New Orleans is both
futile. and foolish.
In the last generation, he declared
the legislation of the country had been
mainly controlled by capital. and in
not few of the states the sale of leg
islation was a regular business. In con-
clusion Mr.. Anderson said:
1T is one of the present response
blities of capitalistic organiza-
ton to undo the evil it has
wrought - to teach the voters
that the powers of the ballot box and
of the legislative hall are to be held
and exercised as a sacred trust for the
benefit of the community as a whole.
If capital fails to recognize the neces-
sity OF just laws, respected and obeyed,
it may expect little mercy at the hands
of its adversaries when they discover
their real power. If Socialism comes,
the main responsibility will rest upon
the capitalistic organizations"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19
Prizes at the State Fair.

Denver, May ia dog show, a
baby show, a flower show and a cattle
show are to be among the features of
the state fair to be held at Pueblo,
September 14th to 18th next.
A committee consisting of Secretary
Shute of the State Board of Horticul-
ture, j. L. Chatfield of the State
Board of Agriculture, ]. A. Valen-
tine of the Florists Association and
j. K. Shireman. secretary of the Fair
Association met on Thursday at the
state house to make out prize lists in
the floral and horticultural depart
ments.
In all the fair will award some
$4,000 in prizes, $500 having been
appropriated by the late state Legisla-
ture. OF this, $500 to $700 will go to
the florists. A whole carload of flow
ers and plants will be shipped from
Denver, and it is thought that the dis
play in this line will be one of the
best ever arranged in the state.
The baby show will be divided into
two divisions this year-one of white
babies and one of colored. the competi-
.ior. of the races in past events hav-
ing almost resulted in disturbance of
the peace upon the announcements of
the awards of prizes.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19
Arbitration Board Would Act.

Denver. May 16.-Yesterday morn
ing there was a meeting of the State
Board of Arbitration at the capitol and
the following communication was sent
to President ]. G. Craig of the Citi-
zens' Alliance and d. C. Coates, leader
of the labor forces:
Dear Sir-The State Board of Ar
bitration herewith tenders its offices
toward settlement of the existing
difficulties between your alliance and
the general executive committee of or
ganized labor. In the interest of the
community at large it earnestly hopes
you will give it's tender full consider
alton.
Should the offices be accepted the
board promises a full and faithful
hearing of the matters at variance, as
exhaustive an inquiry as may be de-
manded and an unprejudiced decision
upon the testimony and facts adduced.
Respectfully yours,
JOHN F. HARLEY,
Secretary"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19
President in the Yosemite.

Wawona, Cal, May 16.--President
Roosevelt, ftu the second time since
he left Washington on his present trip,
is cut off from communication with the
outside world. He is camping in the
Big Tree country and will remain Sc
cluded until Monday morning.
At Raymond the President and party
boarded stages and started on their
y-four-mile ride to the Big Tree
country, where the night was to be
spent The day was warm and the
dust thick and the ride had not pro-
gressed far when the members of the
party resembled individuals clad in
khaki,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19
New York Builders to Organize.

New York, May 16.-The first steps
toward effecting a general organiza-
ton of employers in the building
trades for the purpose of offering
united resistance to the demands of
the labor unions were taken last night
at meetings held in Manhattan and
Brooklyn. At the meeting in Man
haitian 700 employers were present
and the throng was so great that over
flow meetings were held.
In Brooklyn 100 employers met and
formed the Employers League of the
Borough OF Brooklyn. 1t was resolved
to permit no interference with busi-
ness by any individuals or organiza-
tions, and that no walking delegates
should be permitted to enter any shop
during working hours.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19
TWO THOUSAND MORE DENVER
EMPLOYEES ORDERED TO STRIKE

"ro the Public-To effect a speedy
settlement of the pending strike, the
executive committee of the Citizens
Alliance of Denver proposed to the ex-
ecutive committee of the labor unions.
that committee of eleven men, five OF
whom should be chosen by the Alliance
and five by the labor unions, the elev-
enth member to be selected by these
ten, should be created as an arbitra-
ton committee, to which all griev-
ances should be submitted for adjust
ment.
Not only was this proposition re-
jected, but the executive committee OF
organized labor. by its chairman and
secretary, has declined, in an official
communication, to hold any further in
tercourse with, or further to recognize
the Citizens Alliance in any manner.
I'm refusing to treat with employers
when associated together as an Or
ganized alliance or union, organized Ia
Dor turns its back upon its cardinal
principle.
"Organized labor will not recognize
or treat with the organized representa-
tives of employers.
IF the contest between organized
business men and organized laboring
men is to degenerate into one of mere
physical endurance. the consequences
should and will fall upon the heads of
those rash leaders who have melted
their misguided followers to reject ar
bitration between organized bodies.
This statement is made because it is
important that the public should know
the reason why this strike is not now
being adjusted by committee of arbi-
traitors. Respectfully,
u. C. CRAIG.
President 3"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19
LABOR COMMITTEE
MAKES STATEMENT

Denver, May 16.-The labor execu-
exhaustive statement of its position,
reviewing what it terms the causes
which have led up to the present crisis
and concluding with the declaration
that "the crisis is war, and that this
war will be continued until men and
women in this city are assured they
may hold employment and affiliate
with labor unions"
The statement begins by declaring
that the present unfortunate situation
is not due to labor organizations, and
that there has been much misrepre-
sentation of the situation on the part
of the Citizens Alliance. 1t is stated
that the effort of the American Smelt-
ing and Refining Company to prevent
the adoption of an eight-hour day
among its employees is at the back of
the whole matter.
Alarmed at the strength of organ
lied labor, as shown in the Colorado
City millmen's strike, the smelter trust
took steps to weaken unionism in
Denver by the organization of all bus
mess interests against labor unions,
who is said to supply the smelter trust
with its fluxing material, was selected
to start the movement. The situation
at the time between employers and Ia
Dor unions was most harmonious. and
all trades were completing satisfac-
tory arrangements for the ensuing
year.
Organized labor did not suspect, the
committee says. that the enemy was
working under cover. The organiza-
tion of the alliance was followed by
the discharge of all transfer company
employees who Joined the newly-formed
transfer mems union. This, the COM
mittee declares, is violation of the
rights of citizenship. and the charge is
made that the transfer trust, as the
combination is called. is guilty of in
consistency in forming a combination
which forced Denver merchants to pay
increased prices for service.
The contets of the unions against
the transfer trust, the statement says.
was then commenced The trust ap-
pealed to the Citizens Alliance. Mer-
chants who were dissatisfied because
of o'clock closing, and for other rea-
sons. were led into the alliance move
ment, and the banks forced others to
join by refusing them credit unless
they did so. Unfair acts on the part
of merchants are quoted, and all are
laid at the door of the alliance. 1t is
declared that the labor organizations
have been ready for arbitration at all
times, but that the alliance has made
it's slogan the declaration that unions
must 60" and this labor will fight to
the bitter end. "Organized labor re-
grets the emergency to which these
events have driven innocent citizen
ship" the statement concludes, but
organized labor realizes at the same
time that should it accept the dictum
of the smelter trust and the transfer
trust and the Citizens Alliance with
out protest, it would be an intolerable
debasement of our manhood, our wo-
manhood, our children and our
homes"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

The Economics, a community of
celibates who once flourished near
Pittsburg. have died off or deserted
until only half a dozen are left, and
they have Just sold out and retired
from business. It's pretty hard to keep
any community up to the standard on
celibacy.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

A bald-headed mems club has been
formed in Cleveland. Isn't it about
time for the people who wear glass
eyes to get together?
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

Betting on horse races is fascinat-
ing sport. and when conducted through
race betting firms the opportunity to
lose money is quite as good as If the
customer were present in the pool
ring. .
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

The attorney general of New Jersey
has been fined for running his auto
mobile too fast. The people of New
Jersey must be taking their laws seri
ously this spring.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

The larger the wheat crop the hap
pier the railroads. The smaller the
wheat crop the happier the operators
who wish to corner it. The consumer,
as usual, has the privilege of paying
IN either event.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

Because New York policeman
could not show that he had bank
account he was declared insane. This
may be called prima facie evidence
in New York.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

The Mad Mullah's mother is sought.
Now II they could catch his mother
in-law. perhaps he'd quiet down and
live in peace.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

Count Robert de Montesquiou is say
ing uncomplimentary things about
Americans since his return to that
dear Paris This is unkind of the
count. Didn't he find the people smil-
ing wherever he went over here?
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

A beautiful girl has married a titled
Englishman who had to go to the
workhouse because of his poverty.
The wonderful thing about the case is
that she isn't an American heiress.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

They have discovered George
Washington's little hatchet, and it
cannot tell a lie, for didn't Parsor
Weems invent it?
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

The new Shamrock's spinnaker
hoists 14O feet, is rs feet across the
foot and is exceptionally full. There
must be cloth enough in it to make
canvas trousers for whole orphan
asylum full of boys.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

Springfield, Mass, has a millionaire
who works as a day laborer. But
he is probably doing it for fun, and
not because he is afraid of losing his
Job If should rest up bit.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

I'VE also urge upon every wage earn
er and sympathizing workman to cease
work at the same time This is con-
test solely for the preservation of the
right of the American laborer to or
ganize, and we urge every wage Garner
to assert their manhood for this con-
summation"
The Citizens Alliance yesterday Or
dered the following card:
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

There is another crisis in the Bal
kans. 1t is the fourth that has come
along since a week ago Friday.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

In the 10 years ending with 1901
the worlds production of gold was
1905 tons. worth s2,291 .400,510. Even
Mr.. Rockefeller isn't rich enough to
corner the gold market yet.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

The Vanderbilt-Neilson merger goes
into effect under the most fiatterine
auspices.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

DR.. Cyrus Edison says that grip is
caught through kissing. And yet a
kiss has caused many man to lose
his grip.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

There is absolutely no truth in the
story that Harry Lehr barked like a
dog on his way home from the Van
derbilt wedding. He may have barked
like puppy, but not like a dog.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

The ex-Crown Prince of Saxony and
her former husband have made up and
will be married again for the sake
of the dynasty" That dynasty must
be pretty hard up for material.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

9omnia as well as dyspepsia. What's
the use of being a multi-millionaire II
you must haze sleepless sleeps and
Ratless meals?
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

Thieves stole statue weighing a
ton from a Chicago office building.
They probably concluded that the
building was old and not worth TAX
ing.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

The latest physiognomical wrinkle
II the alum face.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

A New York goat ate its owners
macintosh and $50 in bills which
were in the pockets. Moral: Don't
leave money in your macintosh.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

A clergyman in New York announc-
es that he will write no more Sun
day sermons for the papers of that
city. Perhaps they have stopped ask
ing him.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

With racing and baseball in full
bloom spring might as well settl'
down to business herself.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

1t is wonder the people of Den
mark have never risen in their wrath
and thrown vegetables and things at
the stage Dane.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

The Missouri man who has been
working for twelve years on a crazy
quilt must have a mind of that pat
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

Is Wisdom wise when it goes to the
revels of Folly? If so, it is foolish.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-05-19

Denver, May 16.-At 2 o'clock this
morning tn executive committee of
the labor organizations issued the fol-
lowing order:
THE following unions having author
lied the general executive committee
of organized labor to call them out it
is hereby ordered that their membership
cease work not later than II O'Clock
midnight tonight:
Cigarmakers. 376
Paper makers 90
Pulp, sulphide and paper mill
workers. 81
International firemen at mills. 80
International engineers at mills. 8
Other employees at mills ....... 10
Brewers. lis
Beer bottlers 76
Retail Clerks No. 7.............. 139
Lady Clerks Union No. 1853. ..... 50
Mattress makers ................ 1875
Garment workers decentralization. 133
Horseshoers. 46
Electrical workers No. 121 ..... 1876
Coopers' Union 23
Tobacco strippers ................ 80
Stage employees .................. 5i
Journeymen BARRIERS ......-..... 1856
Tailors' Union 1870
Bartenders' Union ............... 14O
Iotal. ............. .z'ooo
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-06-12
GEN. LEES PLACE In HISTORY.

General Lee is one of the very few
Americans who need no monumen Is.
HIS fame us soldier of the highest
genius is secure. History will do
him ample justice as a strategist. a
gentleman of the finest type i'm all
the private and personal relations of
life, as one of the best examples of
that chivalry which from the begin
ming has been the proudest boast of
the southern States. Already histo-
rians, notably Charles Francis Ad-
ans of Massachusetts, have conceded
that the southern states had, under
the letter of the federal constitution,
a color of justification for their be.
lief in their right to secede. Whether
the impartial judgment of history
will hold that this color of right ex-
tended to army and navy officers who
had repeatedly taken the oath of
allegiance to the United States, is an
open question. As problem merely
OF human nature, and human falli-
bi!ity, few, probably, either North or
South, would have expected General
Lee or any other man, holding the
views he did, to act otherwise than as
he did.-From "-Afairs at WASHING.
ton" in March National.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-06-12
WORDS TO HEED.

Careless words have done incalcu-
liable injury in this world. A mere
jest often works widely-felt woe. A
careless reflection upon character
frequently feeds upon report to
grow into vile, pertinent, uniustifi-
able, but none the less killing,
slander. Criminal carelessness is
often only outgrowth of thoughtless-
ness. BE careful what you saw and
what you do. IL is the small things,
after all, that in sum total make up
the greater part of life. The man or
boy who is aiwaysscai eless never &C.
complishes much of anything in life,
and he wonders why. Search the
history of the great men of affairs of
to-day, and you will find that they
were AS careful Of the little details as
of the great enterprises. The archi-
tect who devises great edifice knows
that he must be as careful of his most
inconspicious arch as of gorgeous
archway which will be the observed
OF all observers. Be careful of the
little things, and the big things will
take care of Themselves. This ideal
is as old as the hills, but it is TO be
feared that too many of us are not
mindful of it.-Albany Times.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-06-12
YAwCOR AND HIS noe.

And Yawcob, observing his dog
Schnitzel, spake unto him as follows:
"You vas only tog, but / wish vas
you. Ven you go nit your bed in
You shust durn round dree dimes
und lay down. Ven ! 90 NIT my
oed in, haf to lock mp der place
und Wind up der clock und pud der
cat out und undress myselluf und
my vrow wakes up und scolds, den
der paby wakes up und cries und
haf to walk him NIT der house
around; den maybe ven gets my
selluf to bed it is dime to get up
vonce more again. Ven you gets mp
NIT your bed you shust stretch your
selluf, dig your neck leedle und
you vas up. | haf to light der fire
und put on der kittle, scrap some NIT
my wife alretty und git myselluf
breakfast. You blay NIT der day all
round und haf plenties of fun. i
haf to work all der day round und
haf plenties of drubbIe. Ven you
die you vas dead Ven | die / haf to
go to hell yeti BoompeyniGkel
Blatter.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-06-12
BEAUX TO HIRE IN CHICAGO.

"We are prepared to furnish gen
tlemanly escorts for ladies for ali oc-
caslons: can supply best of referen-
ces. Confidential Escort Company.
Address this office"
The Confidential Escort Companv
publishes this advertisement. The
girl who wants to show her friends
how extremely popular she ia can
now cut a wide swath. She can hire
from one to dozen gentlemanly fel-
lows to carry OH an ardent courtship.
take her to the theater, buggy riding
and to dances. She can air her swell
clothes and pose as a belle.
Any young woman who entertains
the thought that her lover is not at
tentive enough can stir up a little
ludiciously planned jealousy by hir.
ing one of the ''confdentiai' escorts,
upon whom she can lavish discreet
smiles and glances until the recreant
young man comes to time and makes
ardent love to win back her affec-
tions.
On the other hand the new bust.
ness operates in fertile field for
bright young men.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-06-12
GIRLS WITH RED HAIR.

Captain Cbauncey Wales Riggs, of
New York, is sad. He advertised for
a red-haired stenographer aud red
haired errand girl. but he waits in
vain for the auburn maidens to ap-
pear.
Captain Riggs is an Indian fighter
and scientist, and his office is dec.
GRATED with Navajo blankets and
glories of red effects in paintings and
ornamentations. He already has a
red-haired typewriter and stenogra-
pher, but he yearns for another.
"This is no joke" said the Captain
recently. 81 believe that red-haired
persons are the brightest, cleverest
and brainsest people. My wife is
red-haired. belong to the red
haired tribe, and my song shall ever
be red, red, red.
"What's the matter with the red
headed girls? Why don't they show
up. | win give good position to
them."
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-06-12
A CONFEDERATE MENU.

One of the veteran negro employees
at the Memphis, Tennessee custom
house is showing an interesting relic
which has been in his possession since
1868.
1t is printed bill of fare, or menu,
prepared by a wit during the war
between the North and South. After
famous surrender some soldiers
picked up in Confederate camp
this burlesque paper:
Bill of fare for July, 1868.
Soup.
Mule Tall,
Buiied
Mule bacon, with poke greens,
Mule hams clnvassed.
Roast
Mule sirloin.
Entrees
Mule ears fricasseed la Dutch.
Mule spare ribs, plain.
Mule liver, hashed
Jellies.
Mule foot, etc.
Meals st all hours. Gentlemen to wait
upon themselves. Any inattention on
the part of the servants will be promptly
reported at the office.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-06-12

Lyell and R. III. Beale in well pre-.
pared essays.
The subject was further discussed
by q. Y. Bradley who was followed
by brother Sandy Hayden in general
discussion.
"Mass-meeting in the interest of
the Sunday School and Bible Board. -
the last feature of the program, was
taken up and addresses made by
brothers Geo. w. Beale and f. w.
Claybrook, after which a collection
was taken up for the Sunday School
and Bible Board amounting to $12.
The report of the Committee on
time, place, etc., reported as fol-
lows:
Place, Coan; Time, Saturday be-
fore 9Th Sunday in May i9O4:
Preacher, Richard gdwalds.
After expression oi grateful thanks
to the good people of Rappahannock
Church for their generous hospital
ity aud lavish kindness, the Conyen-
ton adjourned with benediction by
the Moderator, r. s. Monds.
Thus closed most enjoyable and
profitable session of the Convention.
Indeed, it would be difficult to call
to mind any session SURPRISING this
one.
The attendance of delegates was
fairly good and better attention and
decorum | have never seen.
The statistical report showed that
% schools reported, but three others
reported afterwards, making 81.
Prof. Oden, our blind brother.
with his choir contributed largely to
the delightfulness and success of
the Convention.
K. FULLER HUNToN, Clerk.