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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-02-11
LESSONS IN CHINA PAINTING.

Glasses formed and private lessons
given in China Painting. Firing neatly
done.
Orders taken for special China Paint
ing by
MRS. ROBERT L. MORE.
Phsne White 2sGz.
1887
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-02-11

6sS2-Jan. 81. %. Feb. 4. Il.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-02-11
ANNUAL MEETING.

Honolulu. Feb. 10. 1908.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
Opening At Brent's.

Wednesday was a model one for an
opening, and Brent's was a model aud a
modern opening Years ago there NAV
have been some women in Fredericksburg
who found it necessary to send to the
larger cities for their hats and bonnets.
but one look at the beautiful display at
the i. y. Brent Store il ample evidence
that the necessity no longer exists. The
handsome store of this well known
house was the rendezvous OF hun
dreds OF ladies, the annual spring open
ing proving an attractive drawing card
The windows II the store have been con
verified into a dream OF beauty: but one
needs to step inside to appreciate the true
meaning OF the word az applied to dry
goods and millinery. On the first floor
the display. OF the former is very hand
some and arranged in style and man.
ner TO catch the eve. but the climax is
reached in the millinsry department on
the second, where Miss NJ L. johnson
holds sway, assisted by Misses Lavinia
Adams, Frances r. Boyd and Edith Cav.
ell The milliner = art has been exhaust
ed to supply this department with the
latest styles and designs in spring head
wear, and the store is TO be congratulated
on the taste displayed ia the varied a..
sortments of hats and trimmings
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
ORROCk- M 'WHIRT.
Miss Rosa McWhirt and Mr.. Edmund
Orrock Welded Mt Salem Church.

4 pretty wedding was solemnized
Thursday night. at 1880 q clock. at Salem
Baptist church, in Spotsylvauia county.
when Miss Rosa New hirt became the
br de of Mr. Edmund NJ. OrrOck, both Of
Spotsylvania county. The ceremony
took place in the presence of "A mum Der 81
relatives and friends Of the happy couple.
Rev. W J. Decker OBLIGATED. The bride
was given in marriage by her father. Mr.
W. A. McWhirt She was attended BY
her sister, Miss Lula New hirt, As maid Cf
honor. and the best man was MIR Oliver
Morri-on The nshers were Messrs. Cal
vim Butzner aud Harry McWhirt. brother
Of the bride. Miss Carrie Belle Quinn. of
this city, presided at the organ Alter
the ceremony reception was held at the
home Of the brides parents. The parlors
were beautifully decorated with cut flow
ers, and the table laden with delicacies
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
So, 900 ACRES AT STAKE.
Mrs. Lanra r. Taylor. of Caroline
County, Va. wiz Sue.

Mrs. Laura + Taylor. OF Caroline
county, Va. is preparing TO sue for %
0O0 acres of oil and coal land in Harrison
county. W Va, and 30 600 acres in Lewis
county. She has engaged ID j. Haynes.
of New York. and he is now looking over
the situation Mrs. Taylor says she is
entitled to the land through Inheritance
A all OF il il in the possession of large
corporations. a battle royal may be ex-
pected The Lewis county tract takes
in n large bulk of the famous Sand Fork
oil territory and is worth millions. In
Harrison county big coal enterpris :
have been operating in the disputed
territory for several years
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
Communicated
Praise for the Mary Wsshineto n
Hospital

Having had extensive acquaintance
with hospitals and homes for the sick 10
different States, desire to speak word
for our own home institution. the Mary
Washington Hospital. Of Frederick sburg.
Va
Several weeks ago found il necessary
to become AT inmate OF the said Hospital.
to BE- treated for a especial trouble by
that genial and skilliul physician DR.. Il
Hates, and the splendid corps of nurses =.
who, under the gentle kind management
Of Miss Harris are untiring in their efforts
10 make their patients comfortable and
bright. | feel that | am better for thisex
cellent care aud would advise those who
need special treatment TO go to the
Mary Washington Hospital
james L. Woody.
Baltimore, April lst 1903
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
AOiSTE0 THE BROOM
RReeUp The Rsppshsnnoek Between
The Tourist And The Caroline.

The Tourist came into port at Fred
ericksburS Thursday evening. April 2nd
with broom at her masthead and was
greeted with cheer after cheer by a large
crowd " hich had gathered at the wharf
60 witness the finish Of the fret day =
run OF the Tourist aud the Caroline on
their schedule
The Caroline left Fredericksburg about
3 - "Wednesday afternoon aud anchored
of the mouth Of I rbanna Creek before
daylight Thursday morning As the
Tourist passed out OF the Creek the Caro-
line went in. exchanged her mail bags
and started after the Tourist, then well
on her way 20 MOnaskOn.
When the Tourist reached Tappahan-
mock, the Middlesex was occupying the
wharf. and the Tourist laid in the stream
three vuarters OF an hour, as the Middle
sex did not leave the dock until the Caro-
line arrived The Tourist made her land
Ing there ahead, and started for MAYORS
with the Caroline in close pursuit In the
seven mile reach above Bland go tho
Tourist shook her rival. ar / would
have seen no more of the Caro- iae until
She latter reached Fredericksburg. but
for the enthusiasm Of two young ladies
who got on the Tourist at Fort ROYAL
TO cross 70 Port Conway, and forgot TO
get OF at their intended destination.
After the boat left Port Conway and was
the best part Of mile up the river. they
awOke to the tat that they were being
carried to fredericksburg. aud besought
the Captain to return them To Port Con
way, which was done The Caroline
again caught up. and lift Port Conway
with the Tourist, but the Peoples Line
Boat made every landing. and reached
fredericksburg thirty minutes earlier
than the Caroline
The passenger list on the Tourist for
the day was forty two. while the Caro-
line carried about four
Mr.. Williams. Jr., son of Weems Line
President, took the Caroline at Tappa-
hammock, aud came to Fredericksburg on
board
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
Citizens Oppose Application 70
Liqior License.

petition signed by - citizens was
presented TO Judge A W Wallace at the
April term Of court, petitioning him not
to grant license for bar 10 be opened
by Mr.. Jno. A. Frey at 2l7 Commerce
street
The Judge entered an order calling up
on said petitioners to appear on April
10th. il they wish to contest the applica-
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
Gave His Life For Others.

An investigation into the accident By
which Conductor Thomas j. Wood lost
his life at Clopton station near Rich
mond Monday reveals the fact that the
man gave his life to save the lives OF
those aboard the Cannon Ball.
train. He heard the train whistle and
saw that the switch was open. He made
a dash for the open switch and closed it.
The train, running at a mile a minute.
struck him and he was instantly killed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
T. 1903.
Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac
Railroad.
Schedule in effect Jan. 18th. 1903.
LEAVE NoNruW AEu.

INV D tNltiM ARD.
Coz \ N daily. Stops on signal at
pccoquan Sundays only
10 VI daily No local stops
I'D % \ NJ Sunday only. Stops ON
signal AT Brooke. Aquia Wide Water.
'lnantlco. Cherry Hin. N,gley aud Zero
guam
Io47. A. NJ daily. except sunday
Stops on signal at Brooke. AQnia. Wide
Water, Quantico, Cherry Hil. Freestoue.
Negley. Occoquan. Lorton, Accotink
Francnni0 and Seminary
Ill I. NJ. daily except Sunday No
local stops
6.5T p NJ daily stops ON signal al
Brooke and Wide Water, and at Reid
sunday only
1901 Z NJ daily. Stops on signal at
Brooke, Wide Water and Quautico
stops on signal at Accoquan on sundays
only.
LEAVE SOUTHWARK
30 4. NJ daily Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops at Milford. boswell and
Ashland daily, and On signal at other
local stoIs on Sundays only
600 A. VI. daily except Sunday. Rich
mond accommodation. Make all stops
- NJ daily except sunday. Makes
local stops on signal
u - L. NJ daily : 4. l. train Stops
on signal at Milford, boswell and Ash
land
; - Z. NJ daily Atlantic Coast Line
tram. Stops at boswell and Ashland
o.31 7. NJ. daily Makes local stops
on signal.
10 81 L. NJ daily. Seaboari Air Line
train. Stops at boswell.
Accommodation train leaves Richmond
! L NJ. daily except Sunday. arrives
fredericksburg q 30 L. NJ
g. q. COX Agent
W. u. DUKE. G. W CUP. " q TAYLOR.
Gen. Man Asst Gen. Man 1rsf Man.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
DEATHS

Mrs. Mary Edwards. widow of Horace
I'D wards, OF Greene county. died Wed
nesday. She leaves one son
Miss Inez Richie, only daughter oil j
Richie, of Lovettsville. Loudoun county
died Monday, aged IL years Her death
was due to typhoid fever.
Walter Grubb, son of the late r. l..
Grubb, of Loudoun county. died in Val
ley City. s. D.. from injuries received in a
runaway Incident. Ills body was taken
to LOudoun county for burial He il
survived by his mother, Mrs Cecilia
Grub. and one sister
Mrs. Mary Catherine Carr died at her
home in King and Queen county Tuesday.
She was twice married, first TO J John Rob
ert Bland, Of which union two children
survive. She was married second time
to Mr.. Thomas Carr. who died several
years ago. Six children survive her.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
STEAMER CAROLINE RUNS IN
TO DYKE.
Hssvy Winds Caused the Accident
Detained From Making the Down
Trip on lime friday

The Steamer Caroline. OF the Weems
Line. left her wharf promptly at IL
o'clock Friday and in turning around
WAS caught by the heavy wind blowing
aud landed on the wing dyke on the
Stafford side OF the river She was lying
amidship over the dyke.
Immediately after the accident hauser
was attached 10 the dredge doing Gov
eminent work and she was hauled of
There were about ten passengers aboard
the steamer The steamer Tourist loft
her wharf about the came time as the
Caroline. but had gotten several hun
dred yards down the river before the
Caroline went on the dyke
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
Killed On Railroad Rridna

young man named Rector, who work
ed here, started home Saturday night in
company with his cousin of the same
name and was killed by arapidly moving
engine on bridge near Midland His
cousin laid down on the track, and the
train passed over him without doing
him any injury We understand the
young man who was killed was a son of
Thos. Rector.-Catlett letter in Warren
ton Virginian.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
Planted Seven Trees. One for Each
of Seven Sons

Councilman J T. Rowe observed Ar
Dor Day here Thursday by planting at
his residence seven choice shade trees, one
each for his seven sons. The trees were
procured from places which have some
special bearing in the life OF Mr. Rowe.
One came from the place in Spotsylvania
county where his father, the late Mayor
\. Z. Rowe, was born, and another was
from the birthplace of his wife in Caro-
line county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
For Sale

Farm 325 acres, 200 clear; fine house
in thorough order, good barn and other
buildings Farm stocked and equipped
house furnished, good orchard good
water This is a rare opportunity for any
one who wishes a farm four miles from
railroad, nine to city. All for 81 800
Liberal Terms Apply at once.
John ". Allison, Jr.,
fredericksburg. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
THE VIRGINIA CLOTHING
HOUSE
Will Resume Business Settle me Mt
Made With Creditors

The Virginia Clothing House, H. Falk
proprietor, has made a satisfactory set.
Element with the creditors of the firm
and will resume business at once with a
full and up-to date stock of clothing
gents furnishings, etc. Watch for HE al
in our columns next issue
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
Pickle Growers. Notice

The Richardson Picking Company will
contract with reliable farmers for the
season of 903 to grow small eucumbers
burr cucumbers and melons. Liberia
terms.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
Chinn Ross.

Mr.. Robert Chinn, son of Mr. Robt
Chinn, of Monteithsville Stafford county,
was married To Miss Nettie Ross. of
Coatesvill, Pa, on March the oath. Mr..
and Mrs. Chinn took a short trip and at
ter their return will reside at Gainesville.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
POTOMAC. FREDERICKSBURG AND
PIEDMONT RAILROAD.


Connections a. fredcr'c kshurH with r.. r.
i. r. r., and Weem- Steamboat Co. At
Orange ~ith southern K Il and Chesapeak. *
Ohio r. T..
The only line 10 she Chancclinr-viu- nnd
Wilderness BattieGclir
Eastern STANDARD Time Daily crcrnt sun
dsy. ". n. RICH ARDS Gen N.narer
Train No. leaves Orange She sth Monday
n eAch mnnth as B L. n
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
spotsyIvania Pension Board to Meet.

Jno. W Davis, chairman OF Spotsyl-
vania Confederate Pension Board, has
called a meeting OF the Pension Bo6rd OF
Spotsylvania county at the Court House
OF the county on April 10th next.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
The RIVAL STEAMERS.
People Along the Rappahannoek
Much Interested

Nucn interested.
The people along the Rappahannock
are IN a culver OF excitement over the
freight and passenger war between the
Weems and the Peoples lines from Fred
erickshurg to Urbanns The Weems line
has Just put on new steamer. the Caro-
lire, running from Fredericksburg to Ur.
oanna three times week. carrying tri-
weekly mail as far as Tappahannock.
enc carries passengers from Urbanna TO
Frederick sburg for % cents, and from
Iappahannock to fredericksburg for 3
eents.-Tappahannock Letter in Times.
Dispatch.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
HEADQUARTERS FOR BUILD
MATERIALS.
BUILDING

keep all kinds OF North Carolina and
Virginia Lumber, dressed and undressed,
Shingles, Laths, Sash. Doors, and Blinds,
Lime, Cement, Calcine Plaster, Plastering
Hair, Building and Paving Brick, Tin
aud Iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
kinds Ready Mixed Paints and Dry Paint,
Linseed Oil, Turpentine, Dryer Varnish
and LewiA's White Lead, Paint Brushes
OF all kinds, Window Glass and Putty,
Builders Hard ware of all kinds. Tar
Roofing, Sheathing Paper and fine Brick
Keep large stock of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe
D cdlE
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
MANY LETTERS FOR WIDOW
Veterans Hasten to Correspond With
Mrs. Harper, Of Roanoke.

Mrs l.. b. Harper. of Roanoke, the
widow who recently wrote letter to
Lee Camp. Confederate Veterans, Rich
mond requesting veterans tocorrespond
with her, is being overrun with letters
and requests for photographs In her
mail are many letters from veterans and
from other parties interested.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
Thrown from Horse ard Killed

Albert Mitchell. thirteen-y ear old son of
William Mitchell. of Madison county
was thrown from horse Wednesday and
instantly killed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
TO CURE COLD ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
AlldrUggists refund the money il it fails
to cure. z. W. Groves signature is on
each box Doc.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04

Full assortment of night shirts nj
b. Goldsmith X Sons.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
The Farmers Friend Corn Drill

This simple, compact
and splendid working
tool has for many years
held its own against all
competitors. Each year
it gains a host Of new
friends and substantiates
its name-the Farmers
Friend.
For sale at
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04

Opening spring clothing at b. Gold
smith x Sons.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04

Opening spriag shirts - 3 0els9eAlEA
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04

We have the largest assort-
ment Of both China and Japan
Mattings ever shown on this
market. Prices begin at &c.
per yard.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
SISTERS TELL
OF DUNSMUIR
Relatives Of the Deceased Capt.
talist Declare That He Could
Not Converse Intelligently
ACTRESS on THE STAND
Edna Wallace Hopper Says
Lawyers Told Her She
Could Not Obtain Justice

VICTORIA. 3. c. Dec. I0.-The cross
examination OF Edna Wallace Hopper
was held to-day in the Hopper-Duns-
muir viii case, in which she IS suing
James Dunsmuir seeking 10 break the
viii q the late Alexander Dunsmuir
She told a similar story under cross
examination as given IN direct exam
ination yesterday. She said she had
been told by lawyers in New York that
she could not get justice in British
Columbia, as James Dunsmuir was the
Premier OF that province
The first witness for the defense was
called this afternoon c H Wharton.
z furniture dealer OF Oakland, testified
that he had always found the late
Alexander Dunsmuir very intelligent.
he had many business relations with
Dunsmuir. and the millionaire had al
ways impressed him as a reasonable
business man
Mrs SnoEdon and Mrs CAPTAIN
Chaplain. two sisters OF James Duns-
muir. gave evidence this afternoon in
favor OF the plaintiff They stated that
the late Alexander Dunsmufr could not
carry on an intelligent conversation as
a result OF excessive indulgence in
liquor. He continued 10 ask the name
q Mrs ChapIain's husband after hav-
ing been told many times. and similar
incidents IN discrimination they
stated that they were not on speaking
terms with their brother. James Duns-
muir, defendant in the case.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
SAN AIATEO-S CITIZENS
PLAN BETTER FIRE SERVICE
Money Is Raised for the improvement
OF the Department and Also for
the Public Library.

san MATEO. Dec I0.-At 4 Joint
meeting OF the Civic Club and the
Woman's Auxiliary last night two mat
ters of great Importance 10 this COM
mUuity il the way Of civic improve
meut were taken I'D and put in def
nite shape Il was unanimously agreed
10 raise q fund Of not less than 5000
70 better equip the volunteer fire de-
parrment, which shall include 4 new
chemical engine. a new hook and lad
der outfit. two horses and such minor
additions IS are necessary 70 put the
department il the best possible cJadi-
ton for fighting fire
Il was also resolved , raise $500
for extending and improving the Free
Public Library. which VIII be removed
20 larger quarters in the building erect
ed for tLar purpose Volunteer sub
scTiptions were announced Of 1920 10
the fire fund ard $3.50 10 the library
fund President Doe appointed sepa-
rate committees 70 raise the balance on
each BY public subscription. and effec-
tive results viii be seen by the begin
ming OF the year. The additions 70 the
FIRE department. VIII result in q lower
rate o< FIRE Insurance
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
VETERANS AT YOUNTYILLE
HONOR BRIDE AND GROOM
COnmissary Lyon and His Young Wife
the Recipients of an Ovation al
the soldiers Home. q


TOUNTVILLE. Dec. %. - The cold
weather in Nspa Valley has not in the
least chilled the ardor OF the members
Of the Veterans Home n YountvflIe
Three weeks ago IL was learned at the
home. through the daily papers. that
the genial quartermaster and commits
sary. Colonel J. J. Lyon, had been
quietly married al Redwood City. The
bride. who IS Just half the age o. the
bridegroom. was Miss May Franklin
Cook, Lhe charming and accomplished
daughter OF DF. and Mrs F. c. Cook
Of san Francisco. The news OF the
Wedding came as q great surprise to
every one. as Colonel Lyon was
thought 70 be a confirmed bachelor
The veterans waited patiently for
the bride and groom at the home. so
as 70 make a demonstration OF some
sort They did not have 10 wait long.
IS the happy pair put in an appear
ance last night
Promptly AZ 80 there was an en-
thusiastic gathering in front OF the
officers quarters. The old boys were
there. the officers and their families
were on hand and the brass band was
IN evidence For half an hour the
band discoursed music Colonel Lyon
made a speech
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
MOB ATTACKS
NON-UNION MEN
Small Sized Riot Occurs in
Chicago as a Result Of the
Recent Streetcar Mems Strike
WOMEN START TROUBLE
Prompt Action of a Patrol
man Saves Conductor From
Injury at Hands Of Crowd

CHICAGO. Dec Io.-In riot on Hal
sted street. near Archer avenue. grow
.ng out q the recent street car strike
q nou-union conductor and 2 non
union uotorman were attacked by 3
mob and their car partially wrecked.
The trouble started when the passen-
gers. several of whom were women.
refused 70 pay their fares because the
conductor did not wear a union but
ton. The conductor stopped the car
and announced that il would not start
again Until the fares were paid While
several q the passengers seized and
roughly handled the conductor one
forced the mOtorua1 az the point o.
q revolver 20 proceed
The couductor. probably owes his life
20 Policeman John O-Hara, VINO. quick
y grasplng the situation. rushed the
former 20 z private residence near by.
and throwing open the front door
forced him inside. Then. appearing al
q window with drawn revolver. the pO-
-icemau threatened 70 shoot any one
who attempted 20 enter After driving
The car for several blocks the motor
man IesDe6 20 the ground and ran.
pursued o. q crowd q men and boys
The crowd finally. falling 10 recapture
either q the fugitives. returned 70 the
car and partially wrecked IL Traffic
vas stopped for an hour and the mob.
which grew % large proportions. was
Only dispersed upon the arrival OF .
patrol nTagonload Of policemen The
conductor and m0torman are said 10
have been employed during the recent
strike as srrfke-breakers
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
MONTANA LEGISLATURE
ABOUT FINISHES IFS WORK
Disqualification Of Judges and
SuDreme Court Bills

HELENA Mont. Dec. 10-The
Legislature virtually finished its work
This afternoon. though II viii not ad-
-OUru UuUl tomorrow Up 10 this
evening the Governor had signed
three % The judicial bills. including
The change Cf venue. Disqualification
q Judges and giving the Supreme
Court power % review the facts in
equity cases The Meyer bill. provid-
-1E lor the payment Of costs IL
change q venue cases. Is yet 70 be
enrolled The Governor sent q mes
szEe I'd The House approving the fu-
5i-iaI bis tlet had reached him and
sa-Es ne wouId approve al the bills
-e- 30 come 70 him
The session VIII probably end al
-C-l -o-E1rr0T-
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
BRINGS SUI TO SET
ASIDE GRAHAM DIVORCE
London Woman Claims That She Was
Defendants Wffe ~ the Time OF
HIS second Marriage

PHILADELPHIA. Dec 10.-Mrs
Caroline Madeline Gardner of London
has begun a legal action here seeking
10 SCI aside divorce granted Mrs
Anna Graham Gardner OF -h5s city
from Prank l. Gardner. on the ground
rna- he Has the plaintiffs husband
when he married Anna Graham.
Gardner. who is an American. now
resides abroad and is supposed 70 have
q fortune q al least $4,000. 00o- The
plsinrtf alleges that his wealth vas
made through her acquaintance with
tne late Barney Barnato. the south
African mining king. and that she
supplied the funds Gsrdner's divorce
from her, she declares was secured
Ey fraud.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
BIG MANUFACTURING FIRM
NAY CLOSE ITS DOORS
Federated Trades in Stockton Declare
That the Holt Company Has Been
Unfair TO Employees.

= STOCKTON, Dec 1o--The Federated
Trades last night declared the Holt
Manufacturing Company. the Houser-
Hafnes Works and the Mattison- VIII
hanson Works. all practically under
the Holt management. unfair, owing TO
the fact that the Holt management
had expressed a determination TO run
ar open shop"
The various unions viii row with
draw their men as soon as possible
and IL is expected that in a few day
the works mentioned viii be tied up
BY a strike OF the operatives. No
statement. beyond the facts that the
owners have All the man they want
ard that there is no trouble what
ever. can be secured from the main
Office