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CAMPED
IN LASSA PLAIN
Mission Resting in View OF
Sacred Mountain.
THE AMBAN PROVES PACIFIC
China's Representative Pays Visit and
Offers Gifts of Food to
the Troops.

LASSA. Tibet. Aug. s.-The British
expedition Is encamped a mile from the
sacred mountain of Potala, on which is
situated the Dalai Lama's palace. and
in the immediate vicinity of the Dalai
Lama's private gardens.
The Dalai Lama fed to monastery
eighteen miles distant. 1t is reported
that he has shut himself up IN strict
seclusion. refusing to see even the high
est state officers and declaring that he
viii remain secluded for three years.
Visit From Amban.
Colonel Younghusband has received a
ceremonial visit from the Amban, who
promised TO assist in arriving at a settle
ment. and made gifts of food TO the
British troops.
The appearance of the city shows the
descriptions OF explorers to be extreme
~ accurate. The surroundings are very
fertile, and the whole place gives evil
dence OF great prosperity.
A brilliantly costumed group watched
the approach Of the expedition from the
roof OF one Of the structures on Potala
Mountain.
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pended upon its destination. and refused
10 permit vessels 10 sail with II 10 the
French fleet IN the North Sea. Where
coal or other fuel is shipped 10 a port
Of a belligerent with no presumption
against its pacific use to condemn It as
absolutely cOntraband would seem to he
an extreme measure.
Mr. Hall, international Law" says:
During the West African conference, in
1854, Russia took occasion TO dissent Wig
orously from the inclusion of coal among
articles Of contraband of war, and de
clared that she would categOrically re-
fuse her consent TO any articles in any
treaty, convention, or instrument what
ever which would imply its recognition
as such.
We are also informed that it is in
tended TO treat raw cotton as contra
band Of war. While II is true that raw
cotton could be made up into clothing
for the military uses Of belligerent,
a military use for the supply of an
army or garrison might possibly be
made of food stuffs of every description
which might be shipped from neutral
ports 10 the non-blockaded ports of a
belligerent. The principle under cOnsid-
Grafton might, therefore. be extended so
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DEATH RECORD.

Ashton. May. g.. 70 NJ st. sw.
Atkins, Ruth A. / mos, Anacostia, D. c.
Beall, Julia A. 20, 1909 Florida ave. ne.
Bel, VIM. mos, - rear OF Pierce 81.
Becker. George. 81. Clio L st. NV.
Carr. Harriet G.. a. l24 Seaton st. NV
Coleman Jas. %. Wash. Asyl Hosp.
Dorsey, Fannie A. "A, Garfield Hosp.
Durham. Jsss. f.. H. l7GS 9th 81.
Edwards. Charles. %. Wash. Asyl. Hosp.
Frederick. ! day. infant Of August and
Ida Sibley Hosp.
Gray. Jas. Ellsworth / mo-. 1885 c st. Sc.
Johnson. Polly. 81. 3t4 r ST sw.
King. Mary a. o. lIg3 st. nv.
King, Jas. r. l. TwiuiEg city, d. c.
Leftwich, Sidney, 10. 46I Mo ave. nv.
Lewis. Lurcan, mos. 600 Del ave. sw.
Norris. Dlnale. so, 1245 18th 81.
Phillips, Ba, tIett So. 4S3 X st. sw.
Schmidt. Michael A. / mo- 24H II st. NV.
Streeks, Albania, 4 mos. Children's Hos.
Woody, Lucinda, 81. 800 81 81. sw.
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japanese destroyer Inazuma arrived
shortly after O'Clock, and the three
boats attacked the remaining eleven
Russian boats and drove them back into
Port Arthur
Admiral Togo praises the bravery Of
the officers and crews Of the Akebono,
OborO. and InaZuma in frustrating the
designs of the Russians against great
odds.
Stoessel Reports Repulses.
ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. S.-General
Stoessel, the commander at Port Arthur,
reports that his troops repulsed all the
japanese attacks on July 26. q, and %.
with enormous loss. The enthusiasm Of
the garrison IS immense. The fleet as
sisted in bombarding the Japanese flank.
The Russian losses were about 1900
men and forty officers killed and wound
ed. According to Chinese prisoners, the
japanese lost 10000. Their losses were
so great that they did not have time 10
remove their killed and wounded.
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MONEY,
He THROWS BOMB
Act Attributed tG Member
Of BLACK Hand"

NEW YORK. Aug. S-A bomb thrown
into a crowd Of Italians I'm East 15lst
Street injured a score or more Of per-
sons. ant led to the arrest Of NincenzO
DOnettO. who, the police believe. IS d
member OF the BLACK Hand" Society
which for some time has caused terror
among residents Of the Italian districts
here, and eAtorted money from them by
threats and actual violence.
DonettO was more severely injured
than any Of the others, one leg being
badly torn, but ne escaped at the time,
and was arrested at his home
Giving Away Beer.
Two rival salOonkeepers on opposite
street corners were giving away beer in
an effort 10 Guido each other, and a
crowd surrounded each place.
Peter DimeriO, dOOrkeeper at one sa-
loon. says that Donetto approached him
and demanded money, which was re-
fused. He Immediately stepped back,
took a bomb from his pocket, lighted its
fuse and threw Il.
Several children were slightly injured.
and one man is known To have had his
chin blown of.
When the police went 10 arrest Do
netto he threatened suicide, but his door
was broken in before he could obtain
weapon.
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Colombian Reports Puzzle
to State Department.

William W. Russell, the recently APP
pointed minister TO Colombia, who has
been i'll at his home I'm Rockville. Nd,
for several weeks, called on Assistant
Secretary LOOMS. at the State Depart
ment. this morning, to inquire concern
ing the revolution in Colombia
The State Department has received no
advices from Mr.. Snyder, the American
charge d'affaiTes concerning the report
ed attack on the American legation in
BOgOta and the movement against the
Colombian government by large forces
of TeVolutiOnists.
Advices from cable and telegraph com
panies TO the State Department indicate
that communication between Washing
ton and Colombia IS not broken, and
State Department officials are at a loss
advise them OF the trouble in BOgota.
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.STUTLER REREARING
POSTPONED 80 DAYS
Superintendent Physician Orders Months Rest fol
Patient in the Country or at the Seashore.

the opinion of his physician that he
should have absolute rest for month.
This latest development makes It ex-
tremely uncertain when the additional
testimony in the case will be taken. The
months continuance of the investiga-
ton will enable Commissioner West TO
take his vacation undisturbed. as he left
this city last night for a stay OF three
weeks in the mountains Of North Caro-
lima.
Upon his return, however, Corr mis-
sioner mcfarland will begin his aca-
ton. which will last two or three weeks.
Consequently. IT cannot now be definite
ly said when the case viii be concluded
on account OF the vacation plans con-
fiicting with X.
While Stutler is away from the city,
his assistant, Mr. Twohey, will manage
the Street Cleaning Department.
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The reopening of the District Commits
sioners investigation into the charges
of official maladministration preferred
by Royal Robinson against Warner Slut
Ter. Superintendent of Street Cleaning.
was today postponed for thirty days by
the directions OF Suffers physician that
the Superintendent be given a months
rest either in the country or at the sea-
side.
Stutler is reported to be gradually
gaining the strength he lost as result
of his nervous prostration last Wednes-
day, which came from the worry and
strain TO which he was subjected in con-
nection with the investigation into the
affairs of his department. His i'm
provement. however, is slight. and it Is
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TRUSTEES SALES.
THos. J. OWEN & son. AUcTIoSEERs.

TIIOS. J. OWEN & son, AUCTIOSEERS.
TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED REAL IS
TATE N THE CITY AND COUNTY OF
WASHINGTON.
By virtue Of a deed q trust recorded IN Liber
No 26s5. folio l46 ct seq, one OF the land
records OF the District Of Columbia. and AT the
request in writing OF the association secured
thereby, the undersigned trustees viii sell, at
public auction. in front Of the premises On
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9th, l90s, AT O'CLOCK
P. ~, that certain piece Of land and i'm
provenlents thereon, situate. IN the county %
Washington, District Of Columbia, known as
lots numbered segenty-nine (Fsl and eighty (oyj,
in the subdivision called Garfield" as per plat
thereof recorded in County Subdivision Book
Governor Shepherd page l55, d the Surveyors
Office Of said District. And on the ssHe day,
at tine hour Of ! O'CLOCK P. NJ, viii sell, IN
front Of the premises, that certain piece Of
property, situate in the city OF Washington,
in said District, known as lot numbered nifty
six in b. H. Warder and others Subdivision
In square one hundred and ninety-seven llys),
as per plat recorded in Subdivision Book Il,
page ia of SAID surveyors Office, the sale q
The last lot being made subject % q prior deed
Of trust the provisions and Indebtedness under
which will be made known at the time OF sale.
Terms Of sale, cash. A deposit Of 500 on
each piece Of property required al time CT
sale Terms TO be compiled with within fifteen
DAYS or deposit forfeited. Al c0nveyancIng and
recording at purchasers cost
JAS. E. PADGETT.
EDWARD J. BOND.
iuly2s- g2-4-6-s Trustees
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AUCTION SALES.

WALTER 3. WILLIAMS & CO. Auc-
tioneers. corner 10th ST. and Pennsyl-
vania ave. NV, Will sch SATURDAY,
AUGUST 3. 1894. al. Goods stored in
the name of F. L. POstle. L. s. STOR-
AGE co. au4-6I
PUBLIC AUCTION SALE
OF the entire household furnishings Of
the Al.Sandria House. corner Prince
and St Asaph Streets. Having sold this
property TO Mr.. B. +. Stricken, 'rIil
sell at auction to the highest bidder on
TUESDAY. AUGUST g. at 10 A N, the
entire furnishings belonging TO me, con-
sistiug of beautiful bedrOo m suites, IA
walnut and mahogany larlor SUITE
feather beds spring. and box mat
trcsses. holsters, pillows sheeung. cases,
towels. blankets, coverings. Terms. cas- n
EDWARD HUGHS.
RORT ELLIOTT. Real Estate Agent,
I25 SO. Royal St, Alexandria, Va.
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PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOLS.

THOROUGH and COMPLETE COURSE
I'M bookkeeping and business in four
months at our school No charge after
that time. Same course by mail Tor so.
Success guaranteed. Write Tor p2rtleu-
lars Address CHAS. NJ. ABRAHAM
son. Principal. Abrahamson Business
College. Philadelphia. Pa. tSchool es-
tablished "A years. JyZ9-m, w,f-SOt
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SMALL FIRE LOSS
FOR MONTH OF JULY

Fires In the District during July. just
past. caused an estimated loss of So SS2
the property involved carrying an in
surance Of $.9.0>6. according To the Off
cial report or Acting Fire Chief F. J.
Wagner. submitted 10 the District Com
missiohers today.
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WATCHhAN FOUND DEAD
ON STAGE OF THEATER
Frank Gardiner, Former Policeman, Elk
pires From Attack of Heart Dis
ease at Kernan's.

Frank Gardiner. a Waterman at Ker-
mans Theater. was found dead on the
stage by Stage Manager Johnson short
~ before midnight last night. His
failure
Coroner GlaZebrOOk gave permission
for the body 10 be removed To Gardin-
cr's home. 1910 Florida Avenue north
east.
Gardner was ABOUT hfty-iive years
old. and WAS formerly policeman.
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JAPS TO ATTACK MUKDEN AND
LIAO-YANG SIMULTANEOUSLY

wounded. and buried eight officers and
5gc men
He specially reports that detailed
medical examinations of the bodies OF
five scouts. found at different places In
the Saimatse region, show that they
were mUillated after being disabled.
The face and neck Of one man had
been skinned and the left eyelid re-
moved while the man was alive.
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ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. S--While the
world at large seems disposed 10 con-
slider General KurOpatldn as hopeless
failure General Vedeniapin. a prOfcS-
sor in the College OF Military Engine-r-
ing. comes out in a strong interview,
saying:
The idea OF taking Port Arthur By
storm Is impossible To attempt 1t is
madness. As regards the army IN the
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ENGLAND WILL RETALIATE
IF RUSSIA DISREGARDS WORD

LONDON. Aug. s.-A dispatch to the
Morning Post" from Berlin says IL is
asserted in diplomatic circles that Great
Britain has given notice Of her iuten-
lion TO send warships into the Black Sea
should Russia violate her written decla-
ration 10 Turkey regarding the purpose
OF the volunteer fleet.
II is believed. however, that Russia
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sTRAYER,S BUSINESS COLLEGE,
Cor. 18th and F sts. \. w.

y
Shorthand, typewriting bookkeeping.
Uenmanshfp arithmetic, English. etc.
Day and night, all the year. Lowest
prices. Books. etc, free Typewriters
sent to students homes. Situations
guaranteed 1000 students last year.
Half price for full course II you enroll
now. Call, write, or phone for cata-
logue. Phone NJ. 1890. aul-9Ot
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PLANS UPHELD
BY CAR AND HIS ADVISERS

north every well informed soldier IS in
ecstasies over the tactics Of General
Kuropatkin, who unquestionably viii
succeed in carrying out his we'll thought
out plans
The possibility Of General Kuropatkin
being defeated and unable 10 retire il
fully admitted ia military circles. where
Il is said this merely means a prOlOngd-
ton of the war. Such is the Official
view. Otherwise ! am bound 10 record.
passinlsm reigns
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VIII Tencunce her design of using these
vessels, except for transport purposes.
The correspondent says that the ambas-
sadOr OF one great power has assured
him that the DaTdanelles question is
now the subject OF less anxiety TO lcuro-
peau diplomacy than the controversy
over the sinking Of the British steamer
knight Commander, regarding Whica
there rs sIul grave difference OF opinion
between London and St. Petersburg.
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LIAO-YANG. Aug. 8-The japanese
are advancing on Mukden. II is thought
probable that they will deliver a stimuli
taneous attack on Mukden and Lao
Yang. decisive battle is assured.
TOKYO. Aug. S.-GeneTaI Kurokl re-
ports that at Kushulintz and Yangbu ne
captured eight officers and 20 men IN
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"PETE" CURRAN WILL BE
DELEGATE FOR LABOR

LONDON, Aug. SIT is announced
that Pete Curran. the well-knOwn labor
leader. viii represent England at the
peace conference al Boston
in October
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Jacob Tome Institute
Boarding School for Boys,
PORT DEPOSIT, ND.

PORT DEPOSIT, ND.
Prepares for college, technical school or bust
ness. Manual training, physical culture, ath-
letic sports, swimming pool Location OF IN
surpassed beauty. Endowment exceeding two
niil;0n dollars Tuition, SlC0; room, board,
Etc 500; no extras Free tuition for residents
OF MARYLAND For illustrated circular address
DIRECTOR \. W. HARRIS Sc. d. iuly2s-SOt
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PURPOSE OF THE
LASSA MISSION

The British expedition TO Lassa osten-
sibly has been TO compel Tibet to give
to Great Britain more satisfactory trade
relations and not for conquest. The
Tibetans for many years have had trade
relations with India. The British COM
planned that the agreement was vio-
lated fagrantly and demanded a new
convention.
The Tibetans sent commissioners to
treat with the British on the border.
but the Tibetan commissioners lacked
authority OF were unwilling to make any
satisfactory arrangement. England
therefore, decided TO send a force to
Lassa to bring the Tibetans TO terms.
The force started In March last. un-
der command OF General Mcdonald
Colonel YOunghusba.d was sent with
the force as the diplomatic commits
siOneT-
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make the fight one 10 finish and not TO
recognize the old employees as union men
Is Indicated by notice which was
posted for several hours today In the
Nelson Morris houses at the stock yards
This notice directed fO-emcn 10 instruct
The new men 81 their duties as rapidly
as possible and get them IN shape to
take care Of all branches Of the work
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EDUCATIONAL.
INFORMATION BUREAU.
The Times

WILL, GIVE FREE INFORMATION CONCERN
ING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS THAT
APPEAR IN ITS COLUMNS. CIRCULARS
MILL Pc FURNISHED UPON APPLICATION
AT THE COUNTER OF THE TINES.
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THOS. J. OWEN & SON, AucuOnserS.
TRUSTEES SALE OF UNIMPROVED
LOFTY virtue OF deed Of trust 10 Us,
dated January .. A. d. 1901, and re-
corded in Liber No. PSF, folio 70, Of the
land records OF the District OF Columbia,
we VIII sell at public auction in front
OF the premises, on WEDNESDAY, the
10th DAY OF AUGUST. 1901, ar $3.50
O'CLOCK p. NJ. the following property,
situate In Washington City, District or 90
Iumbia, viz: Lot numbered 50 IN the sub
division OF part OF square $40. as recorded
in Liber 3, folio 192, OF the Surveyors Of
fee OF the District aforesaid, the same be-
ing unimproved. Terms of sale, cash. De
posit of So required AZ time OF sale
All cOnveyancing and recording at pur-
chaser's cost. Terms of sale 10 be COM
pleted within ten days from date OF
sale JOHN TAYLOR ARMS. Trustee.
SAM A DRURY, Trustee jy9. aul.S.5.S
THOs. J. OWEN & son. Auctioneers.
9l3 f ST. y. W.
TRUSTEES SALE OF LAW LIBRARY,
CONSISTING OF a LOT OF OLD
LAW BOOKS.
on TUESDAY, AUGUST 9. 1904. at 20
O'CLOCK A. M. We viii sell az public
auction. at 1923 T Street northwest. the
abOve-described personal property.
Terms: Cash
au5.S LESTER NJ. HOOKER. Trustee.
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Through Himalayas.

The distance from the border Of India
10 Lassa is about 300 miles. part OF IL
through the Himalaya Mountains. The
passes are extremely difficult and the
country largely impossible.
The British force met with determined
opposition from the start, and several
severe fights have taken place. the tt
betans being moved down with the i'm
proved weapons of the British. The loss
OF life on the British side has been
comparatively small. but that on the IL
beJan side has been heavy. The Tibe-
tans We're armed chiefly with fiintlocK
guns and other Anticipated weapons.
II was announced IN the house Of com
mons. shortly after the march TO Lassa
was begun. that the cost OF the expe-
ditlon would be 81. 500 600 a month
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IN MFMORIAM.

WARRING-In loving remembrance OF
my dear son. FRANK WARNING. who
died one year ago today, August ). 1915.
May he rest in peace.
It BY His Father.
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TOOK HOLIDAY,
BUT GOT No PAY
Navy Yard Machinists Think
Themselves Entitled to 1t.
SUPERINTENDENT DlSSENTS
Says Men Were at Liberty to Go, But
He Has No Authority to
Pay Them.
SUPERINTENDENT DISSENTS

A disagreement has arisen In the
Washington navy yard between the au-
thorities there and certain members or
Columbia Lodge, No. ia. international
Association of Mechanics. Friday ana
Saturday of last week about 100 work
men left their benches in what they
thought TO be open opposition To Inc
rulings of the superintendent Of the
yard. It now develops they were en-
tirely free to go. but are entitled to no
pay for the half days spent away from
their tasks.
Contention of the Men.
The men understood that a decision
from the Comptroller OF the Treasury
suspended their half-holiday on Satur-
day They held that the President had
by executive order extended them tnat
privilege and they argued that they
were entitled TO their half-holiday unul
the President revoked his order.
Saturday. July 30, they thought them
selves deprived Of their holiday, and on
the succeeding Saturday anticipated
similar action. Last Friday they maze
up for the preceding Saturday by taxing
half a day and on Saturday tney
walked out again.
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NEGRO MUST DIE
FOR HIS ASSAULT
President Not to Interfere
in Burley's Case.
Plea of Insanity Calls Forth Scathing
Report From Attorney
General.

John w. Burley, the Washington
negro, will pay with his life on August
26 the penalty Of the assault OF which
he was convicted. The President, acting
upon the advice of Attorney General
Moody and United States DistricJ AttOr-
ney Beach. has declined to Interfere
with the mandate of the law.
The Presidents action in the matter
was announced at the White Mouse to-
day. In reviewing the case the Presi-
dent declares he has no sympathy with
the plea OF insanity made in Burley's
behalf. and continues:
Executive Views.
THE crime in question is one to the
existence OF which we largely owe the
existence of that spirit Of lawlessness
which takes form In lynching. II is a
crime so revolving that the criminal is
not entitled to one particle Of sympathy
from any human being. 1t is essential
that the punishment for it should be not
only as certain but as swift as possible.
The jury in this case did their duty by
recommending the inhictlon OF the death
penalty Ii is to be regretted that we
do not have special provision for more
summary dealing with this type OF
cases. The more we do what in us lies
to secure certain and swift justice in
dealing with these cases, the more eff
fectively do we work against the growth
OF that lynching spirit which is so full
OF evil omen for ttIs people, because II
seeks to avenge one Infamous crime BY
the commission OF another Of equal
lnfamy."
Attorney General Moody's views on
the subject are not less pronounced. HIS
report to the President, upon which the
refusal 10 interfere was largely 61sed
goes into the history Of the case at
some length The Attorney General. al
| ter referring 70 the previous convictions
OF the prisoner and OF the allegation
that he Is Of unsound mind, says:
Should Die Anyway.
THE prisoner is forty years Of age,
and so far as appears to me Sas gone
about his usual pursuits and locations
! all his life. except when confined for
crime. without any suggestion that ne
WIS OF unsound mind.
/ NO such defense was offered ne
trial. nor has any ever been made s'0
der the law which enables the cour
even after a verdict of guilty. To causa
a Jury to be impanneled to inquire into
The insanity Of the accused. ! ne YER
! dict Of the Jury WIS rendered on Ine
Sth OF December, 1888. Therefore. ample
| opDortunity has existed Tor such lu-
[ diciaI inquiry. The United States as
tricf attorney advises against the grant
ing OF the petitioners application.
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Iiss Balch's Civil Service Institut

500 o ST. y. W.
Thousands Prepared for
Examinations. au3-9Ot
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CHICAGO UNIONS APE
TO AID THE STRIKERS
Continued from First Page.

Continued from First Page.)
Donnelly. president Of the butcher work
men. wass introduced and mas enthusi-
asticdlly cheered as he walked 10 the
platform. He declared that the strikers
were not lighting for an Increase Of
and asserted that II the unions repre-
scented al the meeting would give them
moral and financial support two OF three
weeks longer IN Chicago. they viii
show the packers their strength and so
back as union men and women.
Agreement Of Ieo2.
Two years ago" continued Mr.. Don
nelly. "the packers entered into an
agreement with US as d S1'bterfuge
They were then organizing "A beef trust
They have the trust organized now and
they think they ere powerful enough
10 refuse our demands.
we want 20 demonstrate 10 the world
that organized labor Is with AS and !
have come here for that purpose. We
do not say that you must acquiesce in
our ideas We want 10 tell lou why this
struggle has been forced upon us and
then leave IL 10 your jUdgn cnt TO de-
ciGs who Is Ia the right. Ni1ety-pine
out OF every one hundred persons III
Chicago are with US.
Fifteen Cents an Hour.
The packers have made statements
repeatedly In regard 10 hiring laborers
at Is cents an hour. / want 20 say ina
they could have hired men at this wag,
before the strike, st now the men whC
would have worked then at almost any
price are IN our ranks and helping us [,
win this tight"
That the packers are determined I