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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-21
AUNT CELIA DIES CAME
Negro Marnrny's Visit to a Fash-
 ionable Wedding.
BROUGHT GIANT PUMPKIN AS GIFT

This and Barrel of Apples, After
 Rout Of Servants. Were Installed
 Among Costly Gifts at the Mar raase of Miss M. E. stiIlman of New
 York to Fl. s. Harzxness.
 While the last preparations were go- ing on at the residence of Thomas E. stiilIhan, 9 East Seventy eighth street, New York, for the wedding of his daughter, Miss Mary E Stillman, to Edward S. Hardness the other day a rickety old farm wagon, occupied by a white haired negro nanny and wee pickaninny and drawn by horse whose bones almost broke through its mud colored hide clattered from Fifth avenue into Seventy eighth street and halted before the Stillman doorway, says the New York Times.
 Down the stoop and across the side walk an awning had been erected. Underneath width of soft carpet had been laid for the fashionable guests bidden to the wedding. Around the entrance uniformed policeman and detectives stood guard against curious Ioltsrers. Inside the house more de xectives kept their watchful eyes on fhe wedding gifts gold, silver and jew etry-alI spread out on half dozen big tables.
 As the strange vehicle drew up be- side the curb the old negro woman rose to her feet, handed the reins to the little boy at her side and began to smooth out the wrinkles in a gorgeous ! velvet gown she wore. As she patted her hnery and fixed bow or two the policeman darted forward First he said, Move on!, Then he moved for ward toward the horse as though he would lead it away.
 ssYo jes'i let dat hawse 'lohe, mis- kerr'
 Before he had time to think the old negroes had made leap to the velvet carpet. and her hand was on his coat kail. He demonstrated:
 ssYou can't stop herel"
 "Can't stop hyah? Who can'tY she repeated. "shucks, chile, you go way fun hyahl.
 "But''- began the officer.
 .sNow, now,a droned the old woman, pointing a bony finger at him reprov- 1ngly, "doan you reckin know what wants, heh r
 sTommy," she said to the small boy in the wagon, "you take good keer O dat wagin till granny come back"
 Without more ado and still shooing off the policeman and another who had come to his aid she marched up the carpeted steps and opened the front door. A hveried servant got in the way here, but his objections were no more successful than the policeman's.
 "Doan you t'ink know what ]
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-21
MEINss .sHIR!Ts.

MEINs$ SHIRTS. Rather in the Negligee or Stiff Bosoms. ,The Negligees are in heavy cheviots in black stripe and figures and < in the popular gray shades, plain and striped,
 The Stiff Bosoms are in, the hnest f percales in black and white, blue and white, and pink and | white stripes and figures; both .l have cuffs to match and are per ' feet fitting garments, 87c each
 MHN'S NECKWBAR pf all kinds and shapes, but our
 strongest line is the new 21h and ' 1N inch Four-in-Hand in the most fascinating patterns you can imagine Don't miss these if you're looking for a stunning II lie. 49c each
 25c NBCKWEAR Handsome silks that look equal to many half-dollar goods, 24 inches wide, light medium and dark colors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-21
Nose nHeaafnr.

Nose bleeding is sometimes sign
 of plethora-that is, too great full. ness in the blood vessels. Then it will be accompanied by forid skin. Reduce the meat to the lowest limit With hold pastry. Give fresh vegetables largely. and when the system has been accustomed to the change adopt very active exercise It wifi be within one's discretion to resume the ordinary diet slowly. Plethoric persons need regu-
 ating. as they make blood too quickly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-21
IT IS FREEl [

Every subscriber to the Evening Democrat can have magazine deliv. cred to their homes free of charge. All that is necessary is to pay the, sub scription price of the paper. at. the office, In advance, and the Woman's Home Companion will be sent to your address. You can pay one month. Az cents, in advance, or one year, $5. All you need to do is to pay in advance and you get the magazine free.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-21
MEMS GLOVES AT S150. .afl

- . t5 s
 We make the famous Meyers" Glove our leader; they come i'll the newest shades of tan and browns, also in mochas and reindeer; every pair is guaranteed to wear satisfactorily or a new pair replaces them.
 OUR $1 MEMS GLOVE is one we have. made special for us; it has just as much style as most $1.5O gloves; comes in desirable shades, and is the best $1 glove we've seen.
 COLLARS AND CUFFS.
 The famous Corliss Coon & Co.'S make, in every style you can call for. Collars, 2 for 25c Cuffs, 25c paiN
 Handkerchiefs, Half Hose, Night Robes, Underwear, Jewelry, and most anything else you'd be apt to find in a first class mems stock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-21
The Tirer,s Bath.

The tiger will sit with only its head out of water on blazing hot day in an Indian jungle. Sir Samuel Baker, aft CT beating for tiger for the greater part of day, found and shot one in this position thoroughly enjoying itself, They will also nearly immerse them selves when they come down to drink at night and leave long dripping trail an the sand behind when they emerge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-21
|GTicYc, BiSSct & Holland 38 and 40 BANK STREET. TELEPHONE 222, Agents for Standard Patterns
 WE -G1vB RED STAR TRADING STAMPS ss@#
Men Furnishings

Maybe it's new Tie. new Shirt new Cloves something else in mems apparel that you'll need for your Thanksgiving tog-out There will be no dissat- isfacnon for you if you will just to men de partment and choose from our carefully bought stocks There is style quality and savings in prices on goods we sell for the men, and with this combination and courteous attention we are working for your Mems Furnishing trade
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-21
Hittfng HilnseIf.

Father Nov, Maud, in selecting a husband look, before all things, for in- telligence and integrity. Your mother, I am sorry to say, looked only for money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-21
FolIies.

Little James Father, what are fol lies? Father Amusements that we haye grown tired of. my son.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-21
Given Away in Great
 Abundance.

You can fill your books quickly if you buy at this special sale. Y Our TEAS and COFFEES are the BEST, prices the lowest that can be had anywhere in the city. We make you this very liberal offer in stamps to introduce our Teas, Coffees, Baking Powder and Groceries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-21

Thas and a Barrel of Apples, After Rout of Servants, Were Installed Among Costly Gifts at the Mar rtase of Miss M. E. stiIlman of New York to E. s. Harkness.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-01-23
FURNACE. WORKERS
OPPOSE REDUCTION
Meeting Held at@~Buffalo Will Object
to Reduction Of Over 10 per Cent.

Buffalo, Jan. 21.-A meeting of the
Executive Board Of the Blast Furnace
Workers and Shelters Union of Amer
lea, is being held to decide what action
shall be taken on the proposed cut in
wages which the operators have de-
cided\ to make. The announcement was
made recently by the Bessemer Pig
Iron Association, which controls the
output of the independent furnace OF
the Mahoning and Shenandoah valleys,
as well the Pittsburg- and Cleveland
districts, that the cut will be made i'm
mediately. It was intimated the cut
might be more than 10 per cent. To
this the officials of the organization OBJ
jected, and asserted that a reduction
of more than 10 per, cent would be met
by strenuous opposition. Fifteen thou
sand furnace workers in the district
are affected.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-01-23
SHORTER HOURS FOR
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

Washington, Jan. N.-The Govern
ment has unanimously decided that the
hours for government employees shall
be from a. m. until 4:30 p. M, half
hour of that time being allowed for
luncheon The new regulation will ap-
ply only to executive departments and
will go into effect Monday Hereto
fore the department hours have been
from until o'clock, with half hour
for luncheon. The decision reached to-
day affects not only the employees in
Washington but also those in the de-
partments throughout the country. On
Saturdays only, during the months of
July, August and September, the hours
will be from 8 a. m. to l.. .. m.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-01-23
MISERABLE SLIDING
FOR NON -UN|ON PAPER
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER GIVES
TIMES A HARD RUB.
Times Has Been Fighting Union Labor
for Ten Years. Organized Labor
Now Retaiiating by Fighting Times
With Hearst Paper. New Paper
Shows Usual Hearst Enterprise.

Los Angeles, CAL, Jan 21.-(Special
Correspondence.)- )-Hearst's Los Angeles
Examiner has inaugurated a special
train service, in order to deliver the
paper throughout Southern California
before breakfast each morning. It has
been learned that Otis called upon the
railroad officials and insisted that the
Times also be carried upon this train,
Otis offering to pay half the expense.
This proposition was flatly refused by
the Examiner, and Otis was informed
that If he wanted a special train there
is no law to prevent him having such
provided he paid $50 day. Otis was
finally compelled to do this, and now
there are two special trains going out
OF Los Angeles each morning, where a
month ago there were none. This one
item alone will cost Otis $21 300 year,
and when it is borne in mind that his
circulation in every suburban town
reached by the special train is less than
1t was before he was forced to put on
special train, and that the circula-
ton of the Times will continue to de-
crease, it can readily be seen that Otis
It, figurativey speaking,is "between the
devil and the deep sea-. Should he dis
continue his special train, the Times
would lose nearly all it's suburban SUBJ
scribers; should he continue the train
service, he is forced into an extra ex-
pense of nearly $4,000 a. year.
And thus it is all down the line. The
coming of the Examiner has added un-
told expense to the payroll of the
Times, compelling Otis to purchase a
color-press, and to supply additional
solicitors and correspondents in all
nearby towns. Otis is up against a.
problem that he cannot waive aside by
Misrepresentation and abuse Day by
day he sees his circulation dwindle, and
nearly every foreign advertisement has
been Withdrawn. The local merchants
who Otis thought he owned are div1d-
ing their patronage with the new-com-
er, and We'd from every standpoint,
the conclusion is inevitable that fate
has In store for the Los Angeles Times
the worst thrashing that has ever been
administered to any unfair, union-hat-
ting sheet since the world began.
Organise Anti-Times committees in
every union throughout the United
States, and correspond with Arthur A..
Hay, 3S1-332 Wilson Block, Los Angeles,
Cal, and receive printed lists of adver-
tisers who are defying organized labor.
This is fight that must and will be
won.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-01-23
BUILDING TRADE NOTES

By referendum vo,v the Bricklay-
ers' and Masons' International Union
has decided in favor of the death ben
enfit feature obtaining in many of the
other trade unions. The new benefit
will be $100 to members who have
been six months in good standing and
5000 for those five years or more
steadily on the unions books.
Two important International labor
unions held their annual conventions
in Trenton, N. J. this week. One is
the Bricklayers' and Masons' Inter-
national union an dthe otheri s the
international Hod Carriers and Build
ing Laborers' union. About 400 dele
gates will attend the first named con-
vention and about 100 delegates will
be in attendance at the other.
For the first time since yearly agree
ments between unions and employers
II nthe building trades of New York
were. initiated about $4,000 .workmeu
went to- work on January 2, under
trade agreements beginning January 1
instead of: May. 1, which up to now
began the Industrial: year. The new
I agreements provide for arbitration
! The Cement Finishers, Construction
| and Floor Layers union has presented
a: new wage scale to the contractors
scale. is so cents an hour now. The
contractors will present + counter
proposition to the union Il S...E $. zzz$
The master builders OF Patterson
), have locked out 800 artisans: :ss
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-01-23
DOES NOT BELIEVE IN
SYMPATHETIC STRIKES.
Carroll ID. Wright Believes Civic
Federation Solution to Situation.

Youngstown, o., Jan. 21.-Carroll D.
Wright. United States Commissioner
Of Labor, who lectured here recently,
does not believe in sympathetic strikes.
He said in a interview: II believe the
Civic Federation is one of the means
towards the solution of the labor situa-
tion. The solution is in the under
standing Of the men and employers.
There is no reason why they should
not settle all differences without call
ing out insiders. Arbitration means
that both the men and the employers
that they were unable to settle their
disputes between themselves. Arbitra-
tion is alright but I do not believe in
compulsory arbitration. 1t does no
good Nor am I in favor Of sympa-
thetic strikes. Strikes sometimes may
be necessary. At least they are law
full"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-01-23
FOREIGN LABOR NEWS

The order of Railroad conductors
held a conference recently with the
Louisville & Nashville railroad. A
general adjustment of conditions which
| have arisen during the two years since
the last conference Of the General
Committee with the general manager
took place, though the action of both
sides of the conference was Of general
nature, and no change Of importance
was made in the scale as it stood be-
fore the conference.
In 228 England trade unions, with an
aggregate membership of $685. maxi
ing returns 1854, or per cent, were
reported as unemployed at the end Of
November, as compared with 4.S per
cent, in the 224 trade unions with
membership Of 549,197 from which re-
turns were received for Nov, 1909.
The annual report of the New South
Wales (Australia) Labor Commission
ers states that the year has been a bad
one for unskilled laborers, a condition
largely attributed to the drought. An
other factor in the depression was tho
return of some thousands Of soldiers
from South Africa; = : &
According to the report of the Un-
tied States Commissioner of Educa-
tion the average monthly wages OF
teachers for 1902 was $40 for men and
about $40 for women. Less than %
per cent of the teachers were men, or
1882 out Of a total of 439,596.
The action brought by A. D.. Wales
against President Mitchell, Of the
United Mine workers, to recover $780,
900 for suggesting the plan which
Wales claims was used last year to
settle the anthracite miners strike is
now being. tried at Bingham, N. Y.
The Secretary Of Agriculture has
introduced bill in the Folkething
(Denmark) providing for an annual
loan of $4,000 kroner to fishermen.
This would enable them to- secure i'm
proved fishing implements and ply
their trade more advantageous1y.,
Upward of 300 men employed in the
Erie Railroad locomotive repair shops
at Susquehanna, union and non-union
men alike went on strike recently be-
cause foreman employed by the COM
pany kept to close tabs on them.
At Lyons, France, 10000 employees
in the silk trades have struck work,
their demand being for an increasessin
wages and shorter hours. Efforts have
been made to effect a settlement. = : "
The national Railway Clerks Asso-
citation and the order;of Railway, clerks
of America, with a combined member-
ship Of 10000 were amalgamated this
week ~
Fifteen railroads in the General
Managers Association Of Chicago, re-
port the laying Of OF nearly IL 900. en-
ployes during the last three months. 4
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-01-23
MINERS WILL
OPPOSE REDUCTIONS.
Those Directly Affected VIII Have
Support of Organized Labor.

Indianapolis. Jan. 21-Au nina
operators who insist upon making re-
ductions in the wage scales of their
miners, and in doing SO break their
contracts with their men, may expect
to find themselves in conflict with the
United Mine Workers il union miners
are employed about the mines. The
executive board of the United Mine
Workers Of North America, which con-
cluded it's special meeting recently in
Indianapolis has stated it's position
plainly and clearly in regard to further
reductions on the part of the operators.
All reductions will be opposed by the
organization and the miners directly
affected will have the support of the
organization in fighting these reduc-
tions.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-01-23
iron & STEEL WORKERS

The threatened strike at the Home
stead mills Of the Carnegie Steel Co.
shows the wage reductions Of the steel
and iron workers to be much larger
than those announced. These were
given as ranging from 5 to Is per cent.
The threatened strike reveals them to
be actually as high as IS per cent.
The news reports from Pittsburgh
state that further wage reductions in
the iron and steel industry are prob
able. The iron and steel industries are
the leading industries of the country.
1t is consequently likely that other in
dustries will follow their lead and do
as they are doing.
The most encouraging feature in in
dustrial conditions is found in the re-
sumption of work at factory, foundry,
mill and furnace of $4,000 men who
have been temporarily idle in Penn
sylvania and Ohio.
The American Car and Foundry Co.,
Of Terre Haute, Ind, has closed all it's
departments except the foundry and
reduced the number of employees from
1000 to 100.
A conference between the striking
moulders and officials of the Sharon,
(Pa.,) Foundry Company has resulted
in compromise on the wage schedule
and the men have returned to work.
One thousand employees of the. Amer
lean Car and Foundry Co., at Hunting
ton, W. Va, struck on. January 2
against a 10 per cent reduction in
wages. -. ..
The National Malleable Steel Cast
ing Company's works, of Sharon, Pa;
have resumed operation, giving EN-
ployment, to 1900 men,.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-01-23
TELEPHONE MONOPOLY
SHOWS PUBLIC NO MERCY
Only One Thing for Voters to Do Support the Zenith Coma
pany and Prevent the Bell Company From Getting
Monopoly Again. Competition Means Good
j.. Service and Low Rates.

not put money into building up any
enterprise unless there is some hope Of
profit. There is urgent demand for an
increase in the capacity Of our plant
at a cost Of from 100000 to 5000, 900.
| If this money was laid out in additional
equipment, the present rates would
not begin to pay operating expenses
and fixed charges. This being so, it
must be clear to any man using the
slightest reason, that the money can
not be raised unless the rates are
changed. Actual experience shows us
that the cost of the service at present
! rates outruns the revenue. Most Of
you are no doubt already convinced OF
the truth Of this statement. We will
be gratified to go over the matter with
any Of you that are not. This circular
would reach an intolerable length il
we attempted to set out the reasons
here.
No Argument Against Amendment
The aldermen gave this matter a
most careful investigation, and we be-
lieve without a single exception, be-
came convinced that the statements
here made. represent the facts. One Of
your aldermen while admitting that We
could not be expected to continue to
do business long on the present rates,
argued that the increase should be de-
MED in order that we might be forced
to diligently lobby with the state legis-
lature for the right to unload our plant
on the city and by this means alone
escape bankruptcy. This is the only
argument against the proposed in
crease that we have been able to meet
to our own satisfaction at least
If you have any doubt of our sin
cerity, \come and talk the matter over
with us. Talk to any of your aldermen,
to your mayor, to anybody that under
stands the situation.
You all remember what rates you
! paid, what service you received and
| what treatment was accorded you by
! our competitors before you had compe-
| tition.
Good Service at Low Rates.
# you want good telephone service
at low rates, you must vote to ratify
| the action of your council. For we
repeat the service cannot be furnished
at present rates.
We have been forced to remain stag
nant one whole season while this mat
ter has been before the city council.
sNoW unless the clients of; Messls. Ball
i Sal one orMard and. ...ahloe ,.a,l,
land show Us how wa can u PROFIT
{ ~ furnishing more telephones at less
than cost, We. ask you to vote to let
us build plant at once commensurate
with the city's needs.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-01-23
GENERAL LABUR NEWS

At the meeting of the Chicago, Ill.,,
Federation of Labor recently indorse-
ment was given to recommendation to
combat the Association of Employees.
The federation adopted a resolution
providing that hereafter no organiza-
tion identified with the federation
shall sign an agreement that will pre-
vent a sympathetic strike.
The International Association of
Machinfsts, will shortly vote on prop
ositi0n to become allied with the Allied
Metal Mechanics. The latter organiza-
ton will also vote on the proposition
after the first vote has been taken. The
two unions number 100000 members,
and their amalgamation is said to be a
desideratum with both crafts
While there is a general resumption
at the glass. plants in South Jersey the
men go to work with feeling Of un-
certainty as to how long they will be
employed.
After several days Of arbitration a
settlement has been reached and con-
tracts signed by employers and strik-
ing cigar factory men at Fort Worth,
Tex.
The general fund Of the Cigar max
ers' union has been increased $115,O
and it's membership 2,507. The total
funds amounts to 100000, while the
membership is 40,S77
The American Flint Glass Workers
union has voted to reaffiliate with the
American Federation of Labor.
Street car strikers at Bloomington,
ILL.,, are running hack Ines in onno-
sition to he street cars.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-01-23
REQUIRE PROMPT ACTION
TO SUSTAIN WAGES.

Pittsburg, JAM 21-simon Burns,
President of the American Window
Glass Workers Association, has sent
notice to the Independent Glass
Workers association, in which it is ex-
planned that present conditions require
prompt and united. action. by the wor-
kers who are in favor of sustaining
wages. The officers Of the. old or
ganization set forth that it would be
to the best interests of the workers if
the rival organizations would ANAL
gamate.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-01-23
STRIKE AT CRIPPLE
CREEK. NOT BROKEN.

Denver, Jan. 21.-President Meyer
and Secretary Haywood, Of the Western
Federation of miners, Jan. Z issued a
statement in which they declare that
the strike In Cripple Creek "is not
broken Gov. Peabody announced at
the same time that the troops will
soon be withdrawn from Cripple Creek
The Governor also said that the force
on duty at Tulluride would be mater1-
ally reduced this week.
movement is on foot to bring the
strike situation before Congress. 1t
is urged that some radical legislation
Is needed to remedy the present evils.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-01-23
NEW ORGANIZATION
WILL BE FORMED
New York Union Delegates Meet and
Form New Central Body.

New York, Jan. 21.-Delegates from
forty-two unions, having an aggregate
membership of $4,000, many of them
allied with the building trades, met
here recently and organized new
central body, to be known for the pres
ent as the Public and Private Improve
ment Council The unions represented
include the pipe calkers, horseshoers,
soundation bricklayers, rock drillers.
excavators, PAYERS and rammermen.
barnsters, brick drivers, stationary
engineers, blue stone cutters, asphalt
workers and firemen