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The Delta independent., 1904-10-14
Useless ak.

Ascum-Sour daughters young man
interviewed you last night. didn't he:
Grouch-fes. and such stupid fel-
low. He hasn't any sense at all.
Ascum-Ah. then you won't have
him as a son-in-laws
Grouch-I: What have l to do with
It: The idea OF his coming to me
when the girl and her mother are sat.
isfed. II he had any sense he'd know
that settled II.
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14
. Trade the Watch word Of the West.
The Hon. BinEer Herman, Republican


member of Congress from Oregon. in n
public address recently delivered in that
State said:
We of the Pacific coast can never look
much for great markets in the Atlantic
States We must look .ls-whrrr Europ-
l. prrssiuE us closely. with sdr-rs. tsrin
laws In som- natioDs aud with inrrra sing
initations cf our pfssduris Ia others. We
must expect III" European market To ~.
c-isr i.rs. aud less Of our surplus II Is
time 10 provide for fnturr contingencies
W. lo1k to the Orient. and their we mud
Que hsif the I-'Iulai ion "f the Earth begin
ming the of consumption Of rneh
pro-iuets Ar produce. The Arisfic rfr-
ratrFs arc ~ fond of ncur as wc arc. Sup.
p-s-- our nation increases our trade with
the Chinese alone oaiy enc per cent per
~aptts. fer each day. that would equal
siss.Ss' t'cy day. cr billion nSe hun
drsd snillioa dciiar~ isrf scAr- One Lushci
II ~h~s, sold The ssmc proplr pr capita
would equal an iprr~ss-d mn rkrt af isst.
ost.so bushels each year. VI. shall t.-st
our fotrish rival In the ~rst Just as long
Ne ran sell cheaper than he can. We
rAn rrp~s the ocrsn cheaper. as We have
but oc~an to cToss. while he has three
TO cross
For developing the West and establish
ing American prestige in Oriental com
mvicc, vote for Roosevelt and Fairbanks
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14

at Portland. Me-. where the late Thorn.
as B. Reed. former speaker OF the
national house Of representatives. Is
buried. has been placed an enduring.
but not elaborate. monument Of white
Hallowcll granite. which rests on =
large base stone Of tho samo material.
The monument Ia about ten feet high.
taperinR slightly from base TO top,
Tho only decoration IL . laurel wreath
In relief on one aide. Below the wreath
are these words: "ThomAs Bracket
Reed. isso.1sss. His record Il with the
faithfuls the bravo and thS true o. al
uAtens and all Agss,s x I I
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14
WHY olovc4orma GLOW.

The luminous organ Of tho glow.
worm is a rounded aroa on tho aldo.
men, under which IL = fatty substance
that gives out phosphorcscont light,
as tho result OF = slow chemical
change. wo may regard this a.. q
''lovo light" which attracts tho active
winged males during tho hours OF
darkness. for Elowworma are OF noe
turnal habits, The eyes Of the male
tarO unusually large and we'll davol.
% no doubt. Ii order 10 help him
!l1 IN search for his shinins. but
1lsegish, mats.
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14
MlIllen.ir. Flah,, Menepoly.

John Arbuokle. tho millionaire
brooklyn sugar rchner and cotfcc MGR.
chant. has declared war on tho towing
monopoly on the Hudson river. This
combine has dictated rates for trans.
portation through the Hudson river
for twenty years. The Arbuokle In
terests are alone IN tho new fixht
and they will keep 1t It until they
hammer down the stAtes to . reason.
able ngurs. M Arhuokls 10 weli
equipped for the lt2nxsis, hAvinx the
boats. the money VA The nervs. Hc
Aas sirsAay Aissa sxslvs t,ss ~
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14

Washington Is tho first woman from
whom tho United States government
purchased a painting for tho walls of
the capitol. Miss Ransomc. who has
lived In the national capital for up.
ward of score OF years, enjoys the
distinction Of having painted tho por.
traits Of more statesmen than any
other woman artist.
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14

tho sand of tho stone, and revealed
n wcll.prcscrved inscription engraved
on Il. They could not read II. as It
was In curious old lettering. It was
at last read by the scholars OF the lit.
tie place. and ran as follows: When
you see this stone again you will
weep. Tho water was only at this
depth In 1887" This was four years
after tho birth Of Martin Luther. and
ave years before the discovery OF Am.
erica.
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14

The foregoing IanI" /. furnished through
the courtesy of MH>"u. Lewis 4 t" lrauk-
and bond dcarI-. Of Chicago and J.os
ton.
Mr.. Parker IS rr,ha bIy right in think
ing that il there u return 10 Demo
cratic policies municipalities would is
sue less bonds. They probably could
not, il they would, The reason is sim
pie. Democrat victory would again
create depression N the investment mar
hets. prices OF municipal bonds would
60 to pieces. municipalities could not
issue such bond> except at exceptional
cost to taxpayer. and they would be fore.
ed to the ALTERNATIVE either OF no; spend
ing money In fu-therance Of improve
ments conimensurAic with their growth.
or they would have to enormously in
crease taxes. and ~ let preseu; ;axray-
ers pay the entire lill for benefits which
posterity would enioy.
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14
VIII Study Presidential, Election.

James Bryce. NJ. p. one Of Eng.
lands most distinguished and learned
mon. has arrived in Boston. to be the
guest there for the next two weeks
OF Percival Lowell OF the Institute of
Technology before going to st. Louis
to attend the educational congress. at
which he Ia to deliver a lecture. Re
turning from the exposition city he
Will deliver course OF lectures at
Harvard and plans TO stay In this
country Aintil after the presidential
election, of which he means to make a
study. Presumably he will gather
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14
Freddie Was Shocked.

Four-ycar-old Freddie paid his nrst
visit to roof garden the other night.
He applauded the musicians vigor-
ously. and was delighted with the
songs, but when singing sketch"
came on In which the male member of
the team embraced his partner. the
small boys sense OF the proprieties
was shocked.
oh, papa" he exclaimed. his shrill
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14

the Immediate result has been cut
OF about 40 per cent In rates. The
millionaire Brooklynite declares that
no is prepared to stick. even II the
nght lasts for years.
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14

In some other species, such as tho
fircHics OF South Europe. Il Is tho
males which Eivo ont tho light, and tho
,cnson for this Ii not clear. Possibly
1t promotes rivalry In courtship; and
II has also becn suggested that II may
servo as = means Of amusement
London Tit.pits.
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14

bureau. discovered that throo clerks
had availcd themselves OF this privil.
cgc regularly every year for ave
years. Thereupon no promptly re-
duced their rank on tho ground that
their ofiicial records show them to bc
physically united for the higher
grades in the service. The health of
the clerks In Prof. Moorea depart
msnt ID expected to improve With
wonderful rapIdity In consequence OF
this order.
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14
The Whole Trouble,

What's the matter. little boy?'
asked old MIR. Goodhart. What are
you crying for"
Boo. hoo!' sobbed the boy. Boo,
hoo"
Come. come. Don't mind. don I
mind"
Boo, hoo, didn't. an that's
what | was licked fur"
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14
All Have Troubles,

Everybody worries about money"
oh. | don't know. some men are
SO rich"
That's just It. Poor men worry be-
cause they can't get money, and the
rich man worries for fear It will get
away from him
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14
Know. Its Owu Child.

In discussing the irrigation law at
billings. Mont. Sept, III. Senator Fair
hanks said: After Republican Cotf,
rrcss enacted the irrigation measure
upon the recommendation of a Rcpub-
Iican President. n Democratic convcn-
ton has III" rtrroutcry deliberately to
claim that Democracy is the author OF
tho great irrigation policy"
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14

"So other Al m In stration In our h lr.
tory, no other government In the
world, has more const.teutiy stood for
the broadcst spirit Of brot he ood In
our common humanity. or has held a
more resoiutc attitude OF protest
aEninst every wrong that outraged
the civilization of age. at home or
abroad, ,''-Ro.srVelt's letter of acs.rp,nne,
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14
Candle Nearly Fifty Year, old.

V1huIe NeSF1y FNty NeAr9 Old.
While carpenters were At work on
the old Catholic church at Middle-
bury. Vt. they found u candle that
was carefully stored away and bore
the date of 1859. 1t was In excellent
condition and was quite curiosity,
being somewhat different from those
now In use.
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14
No peadheata Wanted.

Il want some live beets." said the
young housewife.
Live beets." echoed the grocery.
man.
Yes" she replied. My husband
says he has no use for dead ones"
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14
s,sn. Marked Severe Drought.

!. Tho extraordinary drought which
hSb prevailed over large part Of
Europe for several weeks back still
continues. Not only nre those rivers
shrinking which are fed from noun.
tain districts, but those also. like the
Sproe and Havel. whose supplies are
lsfxely drawn from springs. In the
neighborhood OF Trebatsch, 4 small
town on the Spree. the lowering Of
the river has brought into Wow a
large stone, which was deeply covered
with sand. Some children playing In
Tie dry channel Of the river scr-tcse
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14

Democratic legislation has never erect
ed a factory. or given wurkinSman a
job. or increased his wages. On the
contrary. it has put out factory fires
that Republican legislation had Egh,e,l.
II has closed mills that Republican lcSis.
iation had opcucd. and it has taken Jobs
from thousands of workingncn to whom,
Republican legislation had given employ.
ment. No American workinGman owes
anything IL the Democratic party.
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14
A Bad Word.

Did you send MIR. Noblcy the sam
pies he asked for:" inquired the tailor.
YES" replied the clerk. I'm just
finishing our letter to him. Which
shalt say, Trusting TO have your or,
der. am or we are"
What. Cut out that Trusting and
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14

"The Republican party ha. not bee n
the ncrrcie.- party Of cxpedieucy. 1t
has stood for the right and ch - iicnvcd
all comer~. 1t has met every cmer-
ucncy which has arisen upon the his h
svci OF duty and honor. Above mere
party trium phi, u has put the welfare
Of the peo pic. ."-Senatcr Fairbanks at Sara
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14
Doubling Thomas.

Whisky roared the temperance
lecturer. has flied more graves than
anything else In the world
whats the matter with the doe.
tors'" queried u small voice from the
gallery.
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14

voice carrying all over the roof and
provoking smile from the perform.
ers themselves. why is the man low
in the lady where all those people can
see him:"-New York Times.
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14
He Knew Him,

Il don't understand this BILL said
the dilatory debtor.
mo matter" was the reply. You
wouldn't pay 1t any quicker II you
did"
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14

Parker is strict list and
llrrrick is one OF those party hnsscs
who wants L. kn"w what's tho coustitu.
ti"u got &" do with the natural right
"f the citizen with the longest judicial
pull to knock the pcrSimuon.
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14
Death Changer Festlv.l pl.n..

Death Chanaes Festival Plans.
The admirers Of Friedrich Ratlel
were preparing festival to celebrate
his slxtieth anniversary at l1sipsic,
when news Of his unexpected death
converted the proposed conxrAtulatory
aldrsss Into An obituary pAnegyric.
He .creAted. To = large extent, Tie
ecleaca Of anthro-geoarapAy. E
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14
Utterly No ooos

Secretary Bung-Genersl Blazea-
wa-ki Is no good. He doesn't win any
Victories.
Secretary Hoie--l should say No vaY
no good. He doesn't even claim any
victories. - Exchange.
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14
Prot, Naoore,a Aealth Torle,

Prot. Moors's Health Tonic.
When s(ach Indulgence ID necessary
the federal government allows III en-.
ployos Stick leave" of thirty days zach
year with full nay. Not long ago
Wtliis Moore. chief Of the weather
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14

Beginning Of Massaehusetts.
Historians remembered that on
Aug. 20, 1920. the Massachusetts, com.
pany formally voted to transfer its
charter to the colony.
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14
With ths Mlns,rsi..

nones I've got something that
viii tickle you.
lntsrlocutor-- What "a n. NJ, Moues1
Dunes--A feather.
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14

Everybody cheerful. Ever, hsly bus,
Business booming. Crops sclling-rpr hir
prices. The nation at peace. nnI on good
terms with tn. whole world. WHAT'S
THE MATrERy
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14

material during the political cam
paign for new work. to be written
upon his return home
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14

And Parker thinks the army and navy
srr too expensive. Rnt nothing eau
irigh,cu those national defenders.
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14
eeolnrlro Of the reo.,hle.

when married yoa.- nnssraA tkei
aristoeratic husband. -yuaE ,fsth&s
was In trade. a n x E K: 4
-rrie." replied ths wifa Wikk II
slsh long dfAwn pus. eA1 NY
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14

Distinction Of Woman Artist.
Miss Caroline L. o. Rspso~" nt
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14

Worthy Tribute 70 "vcmr reed.
A. ths grave Ia evergreen csmstsry
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14
VIII Beneft Farmers MosG.

Tho American farmer will be the
chief. tho prominent gamer by the open
Ing w Of this vast section TO trade and
commerce. For there are limitations to
Oriental agricultural rcsnurccs. AS tho
Asiatics become learnSl In scientific
agriculture. adopt m",lcrn methods and
increase tho working efficiency Of the in
dividnal. the discrepancy IN the price
of labor will diminish. At present, under
the method employed. one American
The Delta independent., 1904-10-14
Precedent Cited.

President Cited.
Our friends the farmers Of tho East
were somewhat alarmed n to what the
result mlRth bc when tho tide w,'s west.
warl and settling IN the eastern por.
tion Of the Mississippi Valley. but the
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-05-10

Lord Wellesley has always exhibited
le2u dislike Of war correspondents.
On one occasion wellknown press
man and q personal friend Of the gen
sral joined the headquarters and re
no-tcj himself ct the commanderiu,
chiaTs tent 70 have his papers visoj
sra Get permission to 60 forward to
The lighting line Greeting him with Q
hearty shake of the hand, We,syley
looked through the documents ana
thca said, With a twinkle in bis eye
You want these signed Well I sup
pose | must but if | had M way /,
would send YOU to the rear anil have
rou shot" And with this genial threat
he wished his friend Golspeed.-Loa-
don Onlooker
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-05-10
. = . Q Q 9 9, 3 O - .
g BUSINESS LOCALS. .
. o Q . . = . u q, .. :

o o @ @ g . @ - g @ .
NJ c. Mctzsc- Drug store is the
place 10 set excellent remedies for
il your aches and pains. giving yon
ease ana comfort Wash ANA 10Th ST.
Walters and Sherlck grocery and
aeaJ market is the best patronized
grocery and meat market in Cairo.
Welcome to all Eighth street
Il. e. udnnon, coal dealer at
Anrelers Old stand, has a Zig trade
in coal and ldndling wood. lie saves
,ou money every time
John 2. Mockler's Grocery and
Meat Market Every thing for dinner,
breakfast and supper rs pleasure
to trade at this store,
No. CTS Commercial avenue is head
quarters for Manhattan shirts and H.
S. & NJ clothing, + S. Haas.
Guys Loan Office, lady's aand gents
clothing cheaper than ever See our
jewelry. rings. watches, pistols. rifles
md shot guns, 507 Coml avenue.
The Golden Eagle Clothing and shoe
louise sells shoes and clothing that
never fail to please Fit anr workman.
ship guaranteed col Com. Ave.
Listen TO Stone Bros. Salt 81 per
barrel; Mothers oats, for 2jc;
creamery butter, 25e; tomatoes. 8
cans for 25c pure lard, loo.
r frigerat0rs, White Mountain Ice
Cream Freeacrs. Gasoline Stoves. Gl2
Commercial Avenue. one door north
ot opera house, c. w. Henderson,
Mrs, C. II, Bracket, milliner. is
always busy attending to the wants
Of her many customers. Hats for all
occasions artistically trimmed.
Fred Stieher, the grocer Coml. ave
and 18th st, has fine line of all
Kinds Of canned goods, fresh eggs and
excellent dairy butter.
Angel and first communion wreaths,
/ variety Of Easter gifts in religious
articles and Catholic literature on sale,
Mrs. Cassilys, GA Sixth street.
John A. Miller Jewely Store Cor
9TH and Coml. ave, is headquarters
iar anxious buyers Of reliable jewelry
for The least money see our diamonds
Cat flowers at Mrs. L. MaddeDs,
1901 fIolbrook. Cairo phone 1873.
If you want something in black
goods for a skirt see our mohairs
Tamiso Cloths and French Voilea
They are values incompatible. Geo,
r. Clrnes.
Vegetables at James Meehan's,
fresh, crisp. direct from the Sunny
South Our line of canned goods EN-.
braces everything known to Gamers
art,
Anthracite coal is at bottom figures
In April. All orders for April delivery
will be filled at J0c per ton less than
winter price Cairo City Coal company
In the Good Old Summer Time YOU
will need cool negligee shirt. We
are showing the latest creations for
sDring patterns in an immonce yarie-
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-05-10

Rugs, Mattings and Carpets
House cleaning time Is now here,
You want a new rug have them
all sizes in TAPESTRY. body brussels,
administer and Wilton velvet Also
full line Of carpets Mating al your
own price. and linoloums In the diff
ferent grades. Prices the cheapest
in the city Call and see my line
before YOU purchase. You viii save
money b. McManus, Jr.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-05-10

t. at popular prices Banner Shoe
and Clothing House. Cor 18th street
ana Commercial avenue,
Frank Thomas q CO.. popular drug
store, cor 2Sth and Poplar streets. is
splendid place to buy your drugs
Prescriptions carefully compounded.
Post office market house. New
store New stock. Fancy Groceries,
choice Meats. fresh Vegetables
Richie & Gillespie, proprietors.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-05-10
! iIre,(1
No Sleep for Weeks
Nervous, Weak.
Surgical Ope r alto n
Wrecked My Nerves.
Or. Miles Ncrvinc Re.
stored My Health.

"Aicw years acol had submit toa smciCa
operat>u whlca caused me severe sp,Da.
trouble. After treatment | could not gain
strength beesasc III extreme nervousness.
took everything ! ccail hear az TINT was
supposed 70 be good iav my trouble tgt ali
IN VAIN. | lad not had night Scep m
weeks, when one day enc ct you- circular
was thrown gt0 our yard 2&d after reading
what v0ur NerWne had done for others, re.
solved 70 trylt. The second night after tax
ing II I slept sou13ly Tor the frs. time IN
many mon lis and after taking 4 few bottles
| was completely cured. | also USED the
Nerve Plaster for backache with very graft
tYng results. | shall a'wavs be gratefa. for
the benefits received from Dr. lies kcstcr
atyc Renee. les. Mrs. {. w. Beamai, Sa
y@lnah, No,
q wish to thank you for the coed your
medicine has done re. lthas almost worked
wonders In ny case. was Sghleci T. uerv
o1s Ecadacac5 for a period Of thr.Y years
| had l0CtoreI with several doctors and had
taken number at different ainds dt patent
medicines, a5l t3 no avail. | was discouraged
for | could n3t get permanent relleh At last
began a trial Of Dg Miles Restorative
NcryIuc and Nerve ana Liver Ills. am
COW compile. ~ cured and words cannot OK
press mN thankiu9ess To YOU and your me-.
icine. II any ore vishcsto write . inc person.
ally will gladly answer their iestefs.'--J
". Bra2t la-rahm, lis.
All druggist sch and guarantee first bor.
tie Or Niles Remedies sem, !or free book
on Nervous and Heat Diseases. AdGless
Or Miles Medical Co., EkA4ss Ind.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-05-10
Glchc.Trottlnn Record.

The globe-trottirg record is now
held by James Wills Sayre, who
made the circuitous excursion in fiji
tYfour days aad nine hours. He says
that he travelled about 1850 miles.
spent sS19, used no special convey
aNccs or privileges. carried no letters
of Introduction and used no courier.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-05-10
Canal Across Scotland,

The only heavy cut necess aty in
making the ship canal across Scotland
from the German sea 70 the Atlantic.
near Glasgow, win be one at Loch
EDMOND. averaging 200 feet deep for
one and thteeQuarter miles In the
remainder Of the route the average
win ba GFy feet
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-05-10
Lark's
Kidney
Globes
WILL CURE II.

Two doses give relief and one box
will cure any ordinary case Of Kid
rcy or Bladder Trouble, Removes
G5av1l, cures Diabetes, Sc,uiaa,
Emissions, Weak and Lame Back
rheumatism, aud Ell irregularities Of
the Kidneys ard Bladder, in both
men ami women sold at 80 cents
per baS On The No Cure No Pay basis
bv Paul 9, Schuh & Sons, CO.. Com.
mercial Ave, and Harry VI. Schulz
Drug Co, lSh & Commercial Ave,
sole agents for Cairo, or sent by mail
upon receipt Of price by Lark Medi-
cine Co, Louisville Ky.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-05-10

FLAr-0ne five and one six room fiat i6le
and 1914 Washington avenue, for rent lnqaife
Of Waller Eichhoff.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-05-10

OFFIGEs-St heated offices, ianitor SER
vice farpished-will berented SC arat-ly or to-
gether. Apply to w. p Halliday Estate.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-05-10
BARGAINS IN REAL ESTATE.

Two houses and lots, 4os 1894, 1896 Sycamore
street is Offered at a bargain Tor imme al ase
disposal. Property Is in good repair ana de-
sirsble. Chas. r. stuart, Agent.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-05-10
HOUSE WANTED.
LATCH KEY FOUND.

Wanted, to rent modern residence. b. F..
Noodford.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-05-10

On Eighth street. viii be returned 70 owner
upon payment for this advertisement. Apply
AT Buiietin office.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-05-10
RESTAURANT.
FOB RENr.

Meals a-la-clrte and delicious ice crtam
Blue Front. Villa Ridge, HI.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-05-10
REAL ESTATE

Improved and vacant property in
al parts Of the city for sIle or eX-
chsage. Farm lands and mdse., terms
ID suit.
cHAS. FARRELL, AGENT.
Cairo Phone 20. R3g ll0l sycamore ST.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-05-10

cfpo-ition IN The worId'a history, i
vii be invaluable TO al who visit the
Fdir--a record OF what they saw. II
will &c ar invaluable record Of perpet-
u7l Interest 10 those who 10 not visit
TIC Fair.
Every American citizen who reads
gil Wart th,o Arr presentation CT this
.ereateas G. all Worlds Fairs. Retail
prioc Is &c Ger part). To readers Of
thc BULLETIN 10 cents GER part.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-09-03

Soil the longer will this republic en-
dure The employer is too often ac-
tuated by self interest in this matter
for bis opinion to be of much value,
and, sad to say, parents, cannot always
be trusted either. The employer wants
child labor because it is "cheap"
Cheap for whom? For society? No:
II is cheap for him, and for him. only
For society it is the costliest labor in
the world. The wrecks that it pro-
duces fill the almsnouses, the .asylums,
the penitentiaries; the y form the heav-
lest burden society has to carry. They
are positive menare TO society," itself
through their use, Or rather abuse, Of
the franchise. Child Labor it the gray
est danger threatening our civilization
today. It means ignorance, moral de-
pravity, stunned physical development,
national decay, and it must destroy if
it is not destroyed. The facts of his
tory teach us that preceding civiliza-
tons fell because they "Wasted~ their
men, and let us hope that society will
arouse to a sense of it's duty and stop
this terrible waste of men and women
going on in the form of child labor