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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-07
BY F. G.

BY F. G. CARPENTER.
speciai Correspondence OF The Sunday Republic.
Washington, sFeb. 5.-My interview to-
day Is with an independent employer, who
has been successfully fighting organized
labor for more than a decade. and who
has radical views as to labor and capital.
I refer TO Major General Harrison Gray
Otis. the editor and chief owner Of the
Los Angeles Times. one of the great
newspaper properties of the far West.
General Otis has edited the Times for
more than a quarter Of a century: he has
employed all sorts OF labor. and in 1880
his office was filed with union men.
They made certain demands, which Otis
refused to grant. They struck. and Otis.
whose education in fighting began with
four years in our Civil War, fought back.
He filled his office with nonunion men;
He was boycotted,. but he continued to
night. and has been fghting ever since,
taking only one vacation. during which
he was a Brigadier General in the Philip
pines and on the firing line at the time OF
our Spanish war.
LABOR IN CALIFORNIA.
My first question was as to labor condi-
tons on the Pacific Slope. General Otis
replied:
In Southern California, where 1 live,
freedom. We are omp lively free from
strikes. and. as a result, perhaps. we are
growing more than any other part of the
State. We are building railroads, pumping
oil, getting out minerals and becoming
rich. 1t Is different in San Francisco. The
labor situation there is bad, and serious
disturbances have been going on for a
long time. The effect has been to ~paralyze
industrial activity. cripple commerce and
restrict manufactures. The losses amount
ed into the millions. and the greatest
losses rave been felt by labor itself. be-
cause least able to stand them. There
have been strikes. boycotts and frequent
acts of Industrial violence. owing to the
domination Of the unions, and men have
been prosecuted. beaten. manned and
murdered for refusing to do their bid
ding"
What do you think of the growth of
the unions? VIII they ever control the
labor OF tho country"
IT think not. They constitute only a
small percentage of all the ~toilers. and
the ~law-abiding majority will never sur
render to the TOO often lawiess minority.
1t cannot do % in5the very nature, Of the
case. INDUSTRIAL freedom Is as sacred as
personal freedom. political freedom or re-
hgious freedom. My position is that ey-
cry citizen has the lawful right to pursue
undisturbed and unhampered any lawful
occupation in a awful way, and to be
protected in hat right by the whole pow
er of the Government II need be.
This II warranted by tho Constitution
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-07
BATTLEsHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Though Fund Has Long Been
Closed They Continue to Come.

Although The Republics fund for a tes-
timonial to the battleship Missouri has
long since been closed. subscriptions are
still coming in. The latest to be received
is a money order from the citizens OF
ChiIlicothe, who have collected So, which
they send in through their chairman. Z.
z. Cornue.
This check and any others that may be
received will be added to the fund now In
the hands OF the treasurer, George H
Morgan Of the Merchants, Exchange. pc
signs for the testimonial are now being
made by prominent jewelers.: 1t will be
in the form of a punchbowl set, and a
date will soon be decided upon for its pre-
sentation. The total fund is about S.3N.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-07
SCORE OF SKETCHES BY
ANGELO DISCOVERED,

Florence. Italy. Feb. 6.-The manage
ment Of the Ufizi Gallery has discovered
eight cartoons upon which are a score Of
sketches n studies BY Michael Angelo.
The studies include two nude figures sup
posed to nave been intended for two OF
the twelve apostles he wished to paint
in the Sistine Chapel and two groups OF
figures used in his "Deluge' in the same
chapel. There are also architectural
sketches. The discovery has aroused
much interest.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-07
F~raternal Congress Banquet.

Arrangements are being made for a
banquet to b. given by the Missouri
Fraternal Congress at the Missouri Ath-
letic Club on Saturday evening, February
q, to which all the fraternal leaders In
n near st. LouiS are invited.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-07

Occidental Chapter Dance.
A reception and dance will be given By
the young ladies' Circle Of Occidental
Chapter. No. 1s5. o. f. 6. Saturday even
ing. February Is, at the Masonic Temple.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-07
GENERAL OTIS WON FIGHT
AGAINST ORGANIZED LABOR,

Famous Soldier Tells Frank G. Carpenter How 1t Feels to Be Boy
cotted-Says Unions Will Never Control American Working
men-Employers' Associations Now Forming Uncle Sam
and the Government Printing Office.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
FAMILY REUNION.
AFTER Eighteen Years of Separation, the
FAMILY of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. q. AIverson
Get Together Again.

A happy gathering around the parental
fireside occurred at the home'of Mr.. and
Mrs. f. G. Alverson last Monday.
The children present were f. ]. Alver.
son and family of Ithaca, +. d. Alver.
son and family and +. r. Alverson. of
Grand Rapids, and Mrs. Josey Alverson
OF Alma. The children living We're all
present except +. =. Alverson. who has
been prospecting among the mines in
the west for few years past and was in
California the last they heard from him.
two years ago They lost one son Edwin
l.. who died about -four years ago.
Fourteen partook of the sumptuous
spread provided by the good old mother.
This l. the first time the family has been
together for eighteen years. +. ID.
Alverson and family, and +. r. Alver.
son remained here this week.
An interesting feature in connection
with the names is that the fathers and
Zach sons first name commences with
he letter r.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
A NOVEL DINNER PARTY
Prof. j. L. Hatfield. of Chicago. Gives On.
at the >anitarium.

To celebrate the recovery from the
shock which he received in the Pere Mar.
quette wreck at Glendale recently. Prof
James Taft Hatfield of Chicago. gave a
dinner party at the sanitarium. Wednes-
day evening, the guests being Miss Mary
thomas, of Chicago; Miss Catherine
Moitett' OF New York and Or. {. l.. Bell.
Prof. Hatfield had a very narrow escape.
even sustaining some injuries, and to
FULLY impress upon the minds of his
guests the predicament in which he found
himself that night after the crash. he
had the table set TO represent the scene
wo trains coming together with tarifc
speed, a wrecked dining car, and the
Prot. crawling out Of a window with a
spoon III one hand and book in the
other very wildly portrayed in wax.
causing tears of pity and admiration TO
hll the eyes of his guests A train
in the distance so affected the
Professor 5 nerves that glass fell from
MS hand and broke in thousand pieces
he dinner, consisting of fifteen courses.
vas as elaborate as the,decorations and in
III Prof Hatfield was pronounced a first
lass entertainer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
Supt. OF Public Instruction W. W.
Stctior, OF Maine, Gave
Good Addres, at the
STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
The Greatest Educational Problem Be-
fore the American People today.
Says DR.. Angel.

About one thousand school men and
women from various parts Of tha state
assembled at Lansing this week where
they listened 10 a program of unusuaI
interest and spirit. The chief feature of
| the program was the address bv Hon
w. w. StetsOn. Superintendent of
Public Instruction Augusta Maine. who
explained the township unit system now
III vogue III that state. This system
was lnauguratcd about eight wears ago
and was brought by circulating authentic
report OF the dcplorable school condition
then existing, instead Of following the
usual custom IN making such reports of
putting the bright side out.
Mr.. Stetson Is throughly conversant
with the history of education in his
natlVe state, and l. a recognized author
lty on Its practical working results He
SAYS that IL Il less expensive than the
old system; Is far more efficient: that
the township board decides what puDils
sialI be transported 10 and from school
and that one tenth are carried i'm wagons
that und their system every child i'm
Maine has free tuition and j. enabled 10
secure a good high school education n
part of the the expense Of which is borne
by the state; that every child between
the ages OF and - Is compelled bv law
TO attend school for all the time during
which sdhool is in session in the town
ship III which they live and that law is
EN- reed.
1t seemed to be the opinion of the
association that the township unit
system Is the logical solution of the rural
school question. the problem which DR..
Angel Of the University of Michigan
pronounces the greatest educational
problem before the american people
today.
Mr. Kennedy Of New YORK also gave
an interesting address on the Bacs Wan
plan as 1t Is carried ont in Batavia \. Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
The Lines on sard,pe no,.

II you are fond Of sardines. here Is
something that will be useful for you
TO know. ON nearly every box con-
tanning these delicacies will be found
two parallel lines cut in the top. The
distance between the lines denotes the
size OF the fish, whether those I'm the
tin are small. medium or large or
course the smaller the sardines the
better is their flavor, and therefore the
boxes with the lines close together con-
tain the finest fish. Some dishonest
hrms are very fond Of selling pilchards
TO their customers and calling them
sardines. but IL you make up your mind
never to buy box unless II has the
two closely drawn lines you may be
certain Of obtaining the article you
asked for.-London Standard.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
How Eggs Are Hatched In China

curious method of Matching eggs
has been adopted in China. The eggs
are placed in tiers in a large basket
twice the size Of an ordinary barrel.
which Is thickly lined with hay and
carefully closed from the air by tight
fitting cover OF twisted straw. In three
days time the eggs are taken out and
replaced in a different order. those at
the surface being put in the lower tier.
This Is repeated every third day for a
fortnight, when the eggs are removed
from the basket and placed on a shelf
In another room, being carefully coy
cred with bran. In n day or two the
chickens chip the shells and make their
appearance in the world. The success
of this method is attributed TO the fact
that the animal heat OF the egg. being
retained by the basket. which is form
ed Of material not conducting caloric.
is sufficient TO support animal life and
develop it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
POULTRY, DOGS AND CATS.
me Animal Chicago Natural Fanciers
an" Br""d"r~ show VIII he Held
Jan. 23-2S

The full list of judges is Sharp Butter
field, Thomas f. Riggs, T. +. orr. d. !
Lambert, ;. b. Johnston. Frank Heck
+. W. Rankin, Henry Trafford. Samue
Gushman. ChaS McClave. Geo. II
Brugott, Ross G. H. Hallock. l. I
Shanklin, DIR. O. p. Bennett. oscar
herbster. w. c. Ellison, +. J. w. Diet
Tor poultry James Glasgow. II. ID.
horkorer. Robert Joos. c. +. Twomblv
l.: A. Jensen. H. Tieman and r. +
Wilmer for pigeons.
Competent judges for dogs and cats
Will be announced in dog and cat pre-
mium list
The entry fee for poultry. hares and
cats Will be 81 per specimen. Pigeons
nity cents per specimen The usual
liberal prizes will be given. A large
list OF specials will be provided. For
tins and other information see premium
list ''-''
Many of the best incubator brooder
ana poultry supply concerns will have
EXHIBITS. The premium list contains
an necessary information for exhibitors
They can be obtained OF the secretary
Fred l.. KINNEY, room 500. 325 Dear
born street, Chicago
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
Translated Into yernacuInr.

I cap johann Slow had strong OBJ
| 1ections TO what he called "the new
minister's high talk Since his set
tement over the Clamtown parish
Capn lothian had been heard to say
that church was for them that needed
IT, and his conduct seemed to imply
that he was not Of that number.
Cap'n Jotham's own language was Of
primitive and unadorned variety. and
nothing pleased him more than a
chance TO translate the minister's re-
marks TO Capn Wilson Pegg, the best
Clamtown story teller Cap'n Pegg
was deaf, and the minister's voice Of
ten failed TO reach him.
One night at a neighborhood gather
ing Cap'n Pegg IN the course of a vivid
narrative had referred to "the big fire"
"Was II the consensus Of opinion"
said the minister in a mild and lnef-
fectual tone. that the confagration
was the result OF some accident or the
work Of an incendiary?"
Hey" said Capn Pegg. staring
duly at the minister and then turning
10 his faithful friend for light.
What be wants TO know" called
Capn Slow in his shrillest tone, sis
whether the big fire was sot or ketch-
ed.-Nouth's Companion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
Breeding insects For wax

Among the queer industries of China
Is that Of breeding wax producing in
sects in the Chienchang valley during
May. But the insects will not worI,
In their birthplace and have TO be car.
ried 400 miles in gourds by porters
travelling only by night There are
thousands of insects in the gourds and
wrapped in leaves picked from the
wood oil tree. His Journey ended. the
porter Immediately goes to his master
and delivers his burden OF gourds. AT
once the leafy bags are tied TO the
branches Of the ash trees. which are
only i've or six feet high. BY Sept. 1
the trees look as if covered with snow.
1t is snow. however. not amenable To
the temperatures which wipe out ordi.
nary snow. The branches are then cut
off, and their quarter OF an inch Of
pure white coating is scraped off. The
wax is heated, strained and turned
into molds TO be used for lighting. fur
niture polish and imparting gloss to
silk.-St. James Gazette.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
A SILVER ANNIVERSARY.
The Home OF Albert Fisher the
Scene of the Peasant Event.
MANY HANDSOME PRESENTS
Were Left Them by Their A6mlrinp
Friends.

One OF the most pleasant social events
OF the season occurred Saturday evening
December 2i. 1904, at the residence a
Albert Fisher one half mile north and
one and one-half miles west of Elwell
Ii was the twenty fifth anniversary OF
their welded life. BY eight o'clock the
cOmmOdlOus farm house was well filled
AT S:3O supper was served to forty
-FOUR guests When the dining room
was thrown open and supper announced
"a magnificent banquet appeared. The
table fairly groaned under its load of
good things. From the finest tropical
| fruits 70 the more substantial yiands
nothing was lacking.
Knowing the culinary ability of our
hostess, We would say She fairly ortdid
/ herself on TINS occasion. Supper ever.
II. X. Hundey in few well cl 3seu
remarks, read sketch of the welded
life OF Mr. and Mrs Fisher. written for
the occasion by Mrs Anna Hadlev of
Homer, a sister Of the hostess. i'm which
he set forth the hardships passed
through 10 attain all this, and closed bv
wishing our hosts life and happiness
until they celebrate their golden wed
ding. The remainder of the evening
was spent III games and other amuse-
ments
As the time came for leaving. and
that hearty handshakc and goodbye our
host passed around a box of choice cigars
The guests felt that the few presents
left as tokens of our respect. but poorly
repaid our host and hostess for their
trouble
Below we give a list OF the present,
some of which were received from
friends unable 70 be present: Set knives
and forks, Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Hundev: |
salad fork. Mrs. NJ. Harrington: set nut |
picks, Miss Laura Mallory; teaset
Herman Fisher; cake server and salt and |
pepper shakes, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert |
Fisher; cold meat fork, Mrs. Carrie |
Hornibrook; cracker jar, Mr.. and Mrs. |
l homas Harris; pie server. Mr.. and |
Mrs. Edward BeeSOn; set fruit knives.
Mr.. and Mrs. :. Messenger; meat fork.
Mr. and Mrs. w. G. Mallory; set SOUP
spoons and set fruit knives, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. b. Tubbs and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Myres; fruit bowl, Mr.. and Mrs. c.
Greenhoe; cream ladle. Mr.. and Mrs
G' Ludwlck; crumb scraper, Mr. and
MIS-. II. Holday and daughter; cracker
Jar, Mr. and Mrs. NJ. b. Fisher; teapot
W. W. Caple; cotfeepot, a. b. Fisher;
,yrup pitcher and plate, Mr.. and Mrs.
3. X. Hundey and son; set salt and
)epper shakes a. tooth pick holder.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Crum; jelly spoon.
Nrs. Anna Hadley; berry dish. Mrs.
Mary Fisher, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Fisher
'lr. and Mrs. G. Smith. Nelson Beeson:
ct tablespoons, Mr.. and Mrs. p. II. ,
arr and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs Edd :
arr, Mr.. aud Mrs. J. McDonal. Mr.. and ,
lrs r. X. Fisher, Mr.. and Mrs. Win /,
ersteen, Mr.. and Mrs. Munbrue. :
4 GUEST. !
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
A DOUBLE WEDDING.
Two Wei Known Young Couple HappiIy
Welded.

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. X. II. Bel
III New Haven township, was the scene
of double wedding, when their daupb.
Ter kuth was united in marriage to Mr..
VIM. eager, and Miss Agness SHILLING
to Mr. Winfield Richards. The wedding
march was played by Mr. Inman. and
the couples took their places in the
parlor under bower of cvergreens and
howers, while the Rev. Webster. of
Ashley pronounced the solemn words
which made them man and wife
After congratulations the guests were
invited 10 be seated AT a sumptuous
banquet table, with covers laid for fifty
guests.
Both couples We're recipients Of MANY
useful aud beautiful gifts They have
the best wishes of all their friends. ard
the RECORD joins with them in wish
a happy prosperous life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
A JOLLY GATHERING.
Was That AT the Home of Cha-. Myers at
WoOdbine Farm.

Christmas was celebrated in the good
old way at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
ChaS. Myers, and those two people once
more proved themselves the genial hosts
of enviable reputation. Those who
We're fortunate enough 20 be present
We're: Mr.. and Mrs. Cummings and
Miss Hattie Cummings Of Edmore: Mr..
aud Mrs. Harry Clark and son. of sum
ner; Mr.. and Mrs \. Wiley and Lena
and Claude Wiley, of Elwell: Mrs G.
c. Wiley. Mrs. Dora Wiley and children
and Mr.. and Mrs. Decatur Coleman. of
Alma.
The table fairly groaned with the
weight of good things TO eat, and it is
sald by those present that Charlie was
IN true sympathy with the feelings of
the table after he had finished.
After dinner real surprise was in
store for the guests. for the door was
opened on Christmas tree all decor.
ated and hung with presents.
In all II was a most ENJOYABLE dav and
VIII long recall pleasant thoughts for
those who Were there.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
Lady Tennyson.

Shortly after Lady Tcnnyson's mar
riage one Of her women friends wrot,
the following: we would find Mrs
Tennyson alone in the large drawing
room. always writing. arrayed in a
dress of soft gray merino trimmed
with velvet or fur and with a long
train. piece Of rich old lace. worn in
stead OF cap, dropping over her hair
behind and coming TO a point in front.
She was extremely kind in lending us
books. Among these I particularly re.
member Fichte's philosophical works.
which she admired greatly. Her man
ner was always most gracious and dig
nified. perhaps rather langud, but this
arose chiefly from lack Of vitality or
physical strength"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
4 story OF sam Uouston

There is a story about General San
Houston Of Texas and practicine
physician who did not like the old gen
eral. being strenuously opposed TO him
politically. One day after a heated 20
litical discussion the physician said.
General. ] like you well enough social
ly. but politically | would not believe
you on earth" II would believe you.
doctor" was the quiet reply of the gen.
eral. Then, SIR" vehemently exclaim-
ed the doctor. you have a much bet
ter opinion OF me than have of you"
Not n better opinion, doctor but I
simply have a little more politeness
than you have"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
GET THERE BEFORE SEVEN.
"ost "i the Merchants Have Agreed In
Close at That Time

commencing January2, the merchant,
OF Alma are going TO close their stores at
seven o'clock, local time. This Will civ,
The clerks, rs well as the proprietors n
little time for recreation during the long
winter evenings, and those wishing tc
purchase goods will not be greatly incon.
yenienced 10y the new ARRANGEMENT
lhe following is the petition circulated
and the signers
We the undersigned merchant, of Alma
agree 10 close our several places Of business
every evening at seven O'Clock local time -,
ccpt on Saturday nights commcnciuo Nn,da,.
January 2d zoos until April fst zoos
Lee Mercantile Co Smith N Glass
= Caple x Son McdIcr A Den,tb
B. W Ellison Sbi-tle
VIM Millman < NfcCulfougb
l.. T. Banghart \ r. ScaftereD,d
Bert Eckcrt y Dal-,,
inoh pson q Sanderhoh L. Hammer
- r. iuiiet N. J. McPhce
-. Mllier q son " I. Davies
I"~eN g. N Porter
=. -. g. VI. Delavan Mrs Kittie Dunham
JON" W Deah stevens McCurdy &
Co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
BODY IDENTIFIED BY FATHER
Finds His Son who Went West Suicide
In Grand Rapids.

BY his father the remains of the man
who committed suicide in Ericson's res
taurant in Grand Rapids Wednesday were
identified las those of Abner Peters
formerly of Sumner, and a brother of
Lafayette Peters, residing on Sec. IA of
that town. The father who arrived in
Grand Rapids at noon, explained that his
son was IS years old, that he had been
working in the lumber woods, but tiring
Of his employment, determined to try the
west. lie went to Omaha, but soon re-
turned disappointed and despondent.
The first report stated that he had been
for his money, but his father.
after investigation, concluded he had
taken his own fife, and stated that his
son had been sending his wages home.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
POSTMASTER MEACHAM
Accidently Drank Concentrated d
Lye Instead of Cider.
DEATH CAME IN FIVE HOURS,
had Been a Resident of Elbl Town
ship Since 1870

Edwin Meacham died at his home
III Bannister, Saturday afternoon al
seven O'Clock, as result Of drinking
by mistake, quantity of concentrated
lye.
In the morning Mr.. Meacham had
gone out to ms farm near Bannister and
Oh MS return home about noon he re-
marked TO ms wife that he believed ne
Woulu go 10 the cellar ana get drink
ol clder. Unfortunately y he picked up the
jug containing the lye which his wife
liad saved Tor washing purpose. and be-
iore ne could spit tine stuff out he had
swallowed enough TO do its deadly work
physician was hurriedly called and
ana every effort made to save him. but.
ne died III terrible agony Saturday eve
ming
Edward Meacham was highly re-.
Spected by all who knew him and his
uhtimely death Is deeply regretted. He
came to Elba township in 1870 and since
that tune has held several offices of
trust and responsibility. At the time
Oi ms death he was postmaster al Ban
MISTER and for about eight years he has
conducted n grocery business in thar
place. lie was member OF the Ban.
MISTER lodge |. O. Q. +. and Elsie lodge
+. ~ NJ. u.s.
The deceased was fifty-nine years of
age, and leaves wife and two daugh-
'erS' MIS-. W. ;. DickerSon. Of Bannister.
ana Mrs. I. n. Gum of Ashley.
Inc funeral services were held Tues
uay at ten o'clock and was largely at
tended by friends from surrounding
towns.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
MILLINERY STOCK SOLD
Mrs. III. VI. Durham Purchases Business
of Mrs y. A BiVins.

Tuesday afternoon the deal was mad,
whereby Mrs. II. NJ Dunham purchased
the millinery stock OF Mrs. +. A. Bivins
and took possession that day. Mrs. Dun
ham will continue the business from the
same store, and will also retain the ser
vices of Miss Borland, who has given such
excellent satisfaction as a trimmer for
Mrs. Bivins. The same high standard
that has given this store distinction will
be continued i'll the future uncer the new
and an invitation is extend
ed to every lady to call and get better ac-
quainted.