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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02

rection and It's Power The Junior c.
E. will now hold it's meetings at p. m.
The Senior G. f. at z D. m. The evening
service at 8 o'clock, subject, The Care
of Spiritual Life" Young peoples
Bible class at the Manse Tuesday even
ing.
The following programme will be
given on Sabbath morning, April 8, at
the First Cumberland Presbyterin
church in Potwin. by the Sabbath
school at II o'clock:
Piano voluntary. Mrs. o. McReynolds
Song-School. Sing All Ye Lands
Prayer-Pastor. 80. Rev. A. H. Kelso
Opening Recitation-.The First APP
pearance' ---....--. Marguerite Kiere
tation-"The Building of the
Nest ......-. .-.....-M May Tomlinson
Song Swing the Lilies ........
Recitation-An Easter Epilogue.
Bertha KitchelL
Song-"Sing Out the Sweet Story
Cecil Sheldon.
Recitation ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Paul Wise
Song .-........-... Fair Easter Morn"
Choir.
Recitation Clarence Fleming
recitation Ben Sheldon
Recitation .......--..-...M Mary Thomas
Song -............ Primary Department
Short talk by pastor.
Song-"Outside the Holy City,
EVENING SERVICE, EASTER.
Piano voluntary.
Hymn-Co Congregation.
Anthem. 49, Christ, Our Passover"
Choir.
Scripture Reading.
Prayer.
Hynn-Co Congregation.
Vocal duet-Mr. J. D. Brown, Miss
Mary Warner.
Piano solo. Mr. Paul Larkins
Sermon. Rev. A H Kelso
Song. ..........."Over Hill and Valley
Choir.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02

Westminster Presbyterian church,
Collage avenue and Huntoon streets.
Communion of the Lords supper cele-
brated at II a m. At 7:30 o. m. West
Minister people viii unite with the First
Presbyterian church in a farewell ser
vice IA honor of Rev. and Mrs. Adams
who are returning to their work in
Korea
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02

Second Church of Christ. Scientist
108 West Ninth street. Services, Sun
day at II a. m, subject, Are Sin, Dis
ease, and Death Rea1?'' Sunday school
at II m. Reading room at same num-
Der. open to the public every after
noon except Sunday, from 1 to 5
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02

An Easter service will be held at the
Young Women's Christian Association
rooms Sunday afternoon at AS Mr..
Fred Mitchell of the Y. N. c. A. will
give the gospel message. His subject
will be He That Loveth His Life Shall
Lose It" Special music by Miss May
Clark and Mr.. David Bowie. All women
invited.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02

Second Wesleyan Methodist church,
corner of Fifth and Leland streets
Sabbath school at $50 a. m No
preaching at II a. m. At 7:3O D. m.
preaching by the pastor. Rev. G. B.
Young peoples meeting at
$50 y. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02

odist church. 726 Lake street. April
to 5. Preaching each evening by S. F.
Wilson. district elder, Sunday at IL a.
m. Sunday school at 9 a. m. Feast
at 10 a. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02

Oakland Presbyterian church, Rev. S.
A. Alt, pastor. Sunday school at 10 a.
m. The celebration Of the holy COM
munion in connection with the Easter
service at II a. na.s subject, THE Resur-
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-06
AA.@~~pde41% @&%& @%@%@&@es D%@S
; LOCAL NEWS. !

Mr.. J. T. Barber was over
from the capital city today.
Syrup barrels at the Phenlx
Grocery Company.
DR.. HI. K. Robertson is in the
city,
High grade fertilizers.-Phen-
tx Warehouse Company.
Make this a silver Christmas.
WIGHrMAN, The Jeweler.
Col. ]. G. Knapp, is seriously
i'll at his home On Ocmulgee
street.
See the Cook-Dorminy Co. be-
fore buying lum Der and shingles.
Tax Collector Hogan is in the
CITY on his last round and is rak-
ing in the coin.
You ought to buy your Christ
mas gifts at the Fitzgerald Drug
Companys store.
The Benevolent Society will
hold it's regular monthly meeting
at the city ha1l,a 3 o'clock. Tues
dav afternoon, December 18th,
For the best truck and field
fer: i1izers, see
MARTIN and HENDLEY.
November broke all records in
sale of Wedding Presents. Our
assortment is yet very large, and
the prices the very lowest for
good goods.
W1GHTMAN, The Jeweler.
We regret to chronicle the
death of Mr.. Williams, the aged
father of Sidney Williams, who
formerly resided here. Mr.. Will
liams and his wife lived on a five
acre tract a short distance south
west of town, and Mr.. Williams
had, despite his advanced age
been active in looking after the
duties about his home. He had
been i'll but a few days.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-06

Mrs. F. P. Stoner, 616 south
Lee ST., has new lot Of stamp
ed and painted goods, suitable
for Christmas presents for all.
Also California Perfume, put up
in fancy boxes for young and
old. Crocheted Shawls for
mother, sister, wife and sweet
heart. Come early with your
orders. II
inch black pipe for sale at
this Office.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-06
For Alderman Of
First Ward, Gelders,

"of course."
Guano.-Phenix Warehouse Co.
DIR. J. B. George, of Ocilla, was
in the city yesterday enroute to
Leary.
Mrs. J. H. Polhill has returned
from a visit to her sister, Mrs.
Crowley at Triton.
Our assortment of Wedding
Rings is very complete.
W1GHTMAN, The Jeweler.
Mr.. w. B. McCarty returned
to his home in unadi1la yester-
day.
You can find suitable gift for
anyone from grandpa to the ba-
by, at the Fitzgerald Drug Co.
A. w. Monroe, the leading
Fish and Oyster Dealer, PIG
Pine St. Phone 153. If
Mr.. Pittman at the Fitzgerald
Drug Store, will be glad to help
you select a gift for your best
friend.
See our show window for our
cash prize contest. GEO. F.
MOORE & Co., GENTS FURNISH.
1NGs ONLY.
The K. O. T. M. have their an
nual election of officers at the
I. O. O. F. Hall Wednesday af-
ternoon at 200 o'clock.
Messrs. R. J. Prentiss and R.
A. Wilson attended the session
of the South Georgia Conference
at McRae Saturday and Sunday.
For RENT-Two nice furnish.
ed rooms, for light housekeeping,
]. BURKHART,
If West Central Ave.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Smith have
returned from their Florida trip
and are keeping house on West
Central.
Phone or call to see the Fitz
gerald Bottling Works, Pine ST..
J.C Young, Prop, dealer If
staple and fancy groceries. Il
! Mr.. James Marston, who has
spent several weeks with his
father, w. H. Marston, and fam
ily, of this city, will leave soor
for Florida, where he will trave
and prospect for some time.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-06
For Alderman
in first ward Gel
ders, "of course"

Observation-Disclosures at Tor
rence-Storv Shoe Co.
Mr.. James Green, residing just
east of town has been quite i'll for
some time.
Look over the Fitzgerald Drug
Company's ads for holiday goods,
Remember that you can always
get rubbers at the Terrence
Story Shoe Co.
Mr.. VIM. McLendon who was
quite sick Saturday is much i'm
proved today.
WANTED-Two return tickets
for some point in the north. Adj
dress, Box, 500, City.
J. D. Stokis and wife, formerly
of this place, but now residing in
Triton, spent Sunday here.
PLANTS For SALE, 900 dwarf
Boxwood. J. BURKHART,
12-1 If West Central Ave.
The Phenix Warehouse Com
pany sells the very best fertiliz-
er for truck farms or plantations.
G.. D. B. Bitch, cousin of our
former townsman, Rev. Bitch,
spent Sunday here. He is an
employe of the A. & B.
The hour for the Christian
Endeavor meeting at the Luth-
eran church is 6 p. IN. Every
body is asked to attend.
Tax Collector Hogan is here
on his last round, and is at the
Home Savings Bank. Pay your
taxes today or tomorrow, and
spare yourself the unpleasant
necessity of making a trip to 1r-
winvi1le to do so.
Mrs. J. K. Griffio has evidence
ed her confidence in the stock
law by removing the fence from
around her home on north Lee
street, and the smooth sward,
s1oping down to the level walk,
is very pretty indeed. =
Quite a number of business
deals are brewing just now, and it
is likely that there will be some
important changes in the regmle
of F'tzgerald's commercial life
within the next week or ten
days.
With each $1.OO cash purchase
we give you ticket. The ticket
is numbered, and a correspond
ing number to one of these tick
cts has been sealed in an envel-
ope by disinterested party, and
when the tickets are gone, the
person holding the lucky mum.
Der will get the $1,000 cash prize.
Give us a call. GEO. F. MOORE
& Co., THE GENTS F>URNIsHERs.
For Alderman
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-06

A. w. Monroe, the LEADING
Fish and Oyster Dealer, 216
Pine ST., Fitzgerald Ga. | make
a speciality of Alphabetical Oys-
tiers. soc per at. Phone 153.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-06

A. w. Monroe, the Leading
Fish and Oyster Dealer, PIG
Pine St. Phone 153.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-06
Wanted.

Five hundred horses to shoe
by man that has learned his
trade. East Pine st.
# w. E. WELTON
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-06

Mr.. VIM. Goeb1er has moved
to 221 east Pine street where be
is prepared to do cleaning, re-
pairing and dyeing. All work
guaranteed to be frst-class. If
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-06

The Fitzgerald Bottling Works,
J. C. Young. proprietor; dealer
also in staple and fancy groceries
is prepared to deliver goods
promptly. 1O-lltt
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-06

We have large stock of new
syrup barrels for sale at the
right price.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-06

Best Brick made in the State
Fitzgerald Pottery Co. Enter
prise Office.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-06

All mem hers of Colony Post
LAG. A. r. are requested to be
at the meeting on Saturday after.
noon at 2 p. M, Dec. 10, 1904.
Rusirc~ of Importance.
Per Order,
Commander.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-06

A. w. Monroe, the Leading
Fish and Oystey Dealer, 21E
Pine ST., Fitzgerald, Ga.
solicit your trade.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-06
For Alderman
in first ward GEL
ders, "of course"
Boarders and RoomerS.

l am prepared to take a num-
Der of boarders and roomers.
Apply to Miss Ollie Howder, No.
314, West Oconee St.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-06

DORMINY LUMBER CO.,
FITZGERALD, GA,
Ofice-First door west Of First
National Bank, Pine St.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-06

PHENIX GROCERY Co.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-08-02
WEATHER HERE
DURING JULY
Moathly Summary lust Prepared
b Weather Observer Alps
o. Climate Conditions

weather Observer H. r. Alps has
prepared the monthly meteorological
summary for July which shows the av-
erage maximum temperature for tns
month to have hssn SIS tn minimum
to have been SIS and the mean to have
been 76.o. The highest atmospheric
pressure for the month was So.ls on the
18TH and the lowest 1855 on the 18th.
The highest temperature was 1od
degrees on the 31st ana the lowest wa
50 degrees ON the 18th. The greatest
daily range was Is degrees on the 2ls'
Of the month and the least daily range
was 10 degrees on the 18th. The fol
lowing u the mean temperature for thu
month Of July IN four years. 1901. "a
1902. n: 1903. 70 and 1904. ~.
The prevailing direction Of the wine
was east and the total movement dur
| ing the month was 4,440 miles, TIL
maximum velocity taken for five min
utes was nifty miles per hour from tn
Il west on the 2sth. The following II tn
comparative precipitation for tn
month Of July for four years: 100
o.ss: 1907. lss: 1903. o.sS and 100
4 1.s7. There were 10 clear days:
! partly cloudy and cloudy days durin
the month. There were days durin
the month when more than .0l Of raj
fell. No frosts Of any kind are n
corded. Thunderstorms are recorde
for the end. 4th. 7th. 18th. .lst an
13nd.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-08-02

The Neg Perez County Teachers an
nual institute will convene August the
twenty -ninth and continue In session
until the evning of September the Sec
ond.
All teachers who expect to teach In
this county during the coming year are
required to be present. See school law
page IS, sec. ~ Sessions will be held
In the city High school building.
BERNICE MCCOY,
Aug. 2-e9 Co. Supt. Of Schools.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-08-02
.JerrgRsoM.AM SIMPLICITY"

.JeFFgRsoNiAN slAPLiciTY!"
This plank appears in the demo-
cratic platform:
We believe that one of the best
methods OF procuring economy and
honesty in the public service IL to have
public onlcials, from the occupant OF
the waite House down to the lowest OF
them returned - nearly as may be to
Jefsrsonian simplicity Of living.
Now. how did jefferson i've? His
49, the life Of IN educated. studious
and intelligent well-to-do gentleman
of his day. The estate that he inher-
itsd from his father gave him . hand
eosne income for these days and he
Increased II by = large law practice
ana ~ marrying. In ITO. a rich
widow. He enjoyed the Injuries OF
M ana INDUCED himself In them
} His homo At Monticello. the most dis
tinguiahsd seat Of private hospitality
/ i America. vas equipped with all the
convsnisnces obtainabie at the time
~ 1ourished.
That y. be conducted himself - be-
couie gentleman Of means and hi
oonsequencs and there was nothing
u ~ sxtsrise o. manner to indicate
that Il ~ had lived IN our day n
would havs sr1ersd hi household les'
respectively q lsss deliberately thai
go N man who y now In the Whit
I he,ase q ths man who viii live there Il
~ ysaTs = csns.
- AmefioAn peopls expect thsi
1 pe0nt1enl - i've In : way bscoming n
aiuai1y q III s1ncs and their own dig
mn. a. accordingly they provide biz
Wt1h home ma with salary sum
q eient % enahls him = DO Il.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-08-02
THE WEATHER

800 . 80 . eeeee
Forecast for Northern Idaho. mace
at Portland, Ore. Aug. 2.
Tonight and Wednesday. fair; ees'sr
tonight.
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
An area Of high pressure II central
over the upper Mississippi valley ana
high pressure prevails along the Pa
cific coast from San Francisco north
ward; the pressure II low over the
pleateau and northern slope Of the
Rocky mountains.
Moderately warm weather prevails In
southeastern Washington, western ID
aho. the Sacramento valley. Arizona.
and the Gulf and Atlantic states: 100
degrees was recorded yesterday at
Phoenix, 90 degrees at Lewiston. and
% degrees at Red Bluff and Walla
Walla.
Good rains fell at Abilene. Santa Fe,
Oklahoma, Washington. Philadelphia,
Boston, and Northfield the greatest fall
being 1.48 inches at Washington. No
precipitation occurred west OF the
Rocky mountains.
H.F. ALPS, Onicial in Charge.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-08-02
70 The County supsrintsndsnts

4 The next examination will be held In
every county the last Thursday, FRI
day and Saturday in August, the 2bth'
2sth and 9Th OF the month at the court
house. At that time questions Will be
issued for first, second and third grade
county. and primary certificates, for
state certificates and life diploma. also
for eighth grade pupils who may have
failed and desire to try again. Cues
tions on Theory and Art Of Teaching
win be based on Whites Theory and
Art"
BERNICE MCCOY,
Aug. 2-27 Co. supt. Of Schools.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-08-02

Liverpool opening-Wheat. I'D high
err: corn. Nd higher.
Liverpool close--wheat, NWhd
higher;s corn, 1hd higher.
Paris-wheat, 16 centimes higher;
hour 3e03o confines higher.
chicago-IIos receipts. 1900; mar
Iest. steady.
san Francisco-l3 noon-Decembsr
wheat 3i.4e: barley. el.eeM oK.a ~ y
rortland-walla walla. CSC; Blue
stem. 7sc. 8s
Chicago cash wheat-No. :, red. Sc;
No. 3. ss0slNc; NO. :. hard. winter.
ssA Os5c: No. :. sl0sshc; No. !,
northern. spring. $l.o4: No. ;, s1.oe;
No. 3. spring. SIC.
Duluth--Cash hax. due to arrfve
si.asxs ssptsmbsf. SAX; Decsr.esr,
| 91.34k.
Chicago - Puts, September wheat
FOOD for tomorrow. s3Mc; calls. sshc.
Chicago--Puts. September corn, sod
for tomorrow. S3kc; calls. Sc.
| Minneapolis bad reports OF
| black rust in wheat coming from South
/ Dakota and Minnesota. Looks like
1 spring wheat crop win be seriously
curtailed. Wheat II purchase on al
soft spots.
i New Yorktown Topics: Waldorf
and best financial houses bullish or
stocks. Short interest immense. Woult
buy all standard stocks for sharI
turn.
Jones the crop expert estimates
wheat crop at $50 million bushels, re
duction Of so million since last repor
Of month ago.
I.eask Of Wear 4 Leask says: Mar
! ket rules remarkably strong. Foreigl
situation 10 strong and they are be
ginning to look to us for their whea
: The bull fever il on and while It last
!. one wants to keep on Of the short sid
except for a quick scalp. Look out t.
corn. It is growing much stronger 9
the crop prospects and foreign demand
:" Liverpool advance Friday 10 equal
our advance. Wheat 1T st. Louis an
: Kansas City holding up in price vii
liberal receipts. We must have an -
cumulation Of wheat stocks before ar
burden can be placed upon the bulls.
, New York stock sales till noon 20s
. 500 shares; cali money, k01 per Ger
i
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-08-02
AS Mr.. Bryan has aptly remarked
thus endeth the nrst battle.
All of which il pie for the democratic.

q. Louie Natss and oates Of Sale
To st. Louis and return via st. Pau
or Billings. returning via any direct
route. $s1.s6.
To Chicago and return. $ss.sS.
Date Of Sales:
August Sth. 9th and 10th.
September 6th, 9Th and 7th.
October 3rd. 4th and 9Th.
Going limit ten days from date OF
sale. Return limit 90 days. Choice OF
routes. In connection with above rates
the N. p. name q $3.50 rate from Liv-
insston for q five and half days trip
through the Yellowstone park. lnclud-
Ing rail and stage transportation and
meals and accommodations at parA
hotels. For further particulars call al
the depot or write.
w. J. JORDAN. Agent.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-08-02

TAs clsan cut victory Of Governor
Morrison IN Fremont county yesterday
y another pointer as to what u COM
ing for the MOSCOW convention. The
peopls are speaking to the politiciana
Ia 10 uncertain terms.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-08-02

w two di2sfent times the adminis-
eratlna u 0overnor Morrison has stood
AekMeen the cttissns. Of Mes Perez
csaasy ana ! pAipAbls graft. n rec
sanlaisn q these fAvors the delegation
" ~ moscow convention should b
stsunsiy In support Of his denomination
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-08-02
$3.50 to San Fr.ne'.ee and Return

$3.50 70 San Francisco and Return
On August s7th ana isth and Sep
tember /, l. 3, IS. 10. IT: the o. r. Z
N. company win sell hrst-class tick
cts to San Francisco and return vie
ocean or rail- with anal limit 0ctobs'
- for $3.50. For berth rsssrvataos
and other information. apply 10 Of i'd
dress. city ticket ONCE.
c. W. MOUNT. General Agent.
July 3s-espt ~.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-08-02

After tho proceedings Of yesterday
the county convention OF next Monday
ought to be an interesting session.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-08-02

Have you tried that 16-year-old
cucamonga part at the California Wine
House? We cater for family trade.
Goods in any quantity delivered to any
ps.t OF the city. Phone 81.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-08-02

A1ter the showing Of republicans
I Who reported for duty yesterday It u
probable that the democrats will throw
IN their hands
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-08-02

Have yol. sweet tooth? TT!
BrownelTs Boston creams.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-08-02

Try Brownell's nugeats at the candy
kitchen.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-08-02

Kouropatkin u going 20 retreat along
TINT line to Mukden II II takes all sum-
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-08-02

DR.. w. F. 0albraith. dentist. Adams
block. Phone 906.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-08-02
Dry Ranches
For Lease

W. have q number Of dry
ranches adjoining vinsland for
which we have no present. uss.
which We now offer 70 leass for
term o. five years. Some Of the
places have no buildings. Parties
leasing must keep the fences Up
and il good condition. and cult.
vats ths land thoroughly % prevent
weeds going 70 sssd and sprssdino
over ths adjoiniws LANDS.
asass application By lstssr enly,
nasnins rsssrsness. Ths lasds Will
- Isassd eithsr ~ sssh re.taI. -
o. sharse.
LEWISTON wATgRmA povvGA 60
s. clarissasa, WsshlN0te~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-11
tCONTINTEDl

Naomi, has been given to the father. Miss
Naomi is now residing with her grandpar-
ents. Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Rose, in this
city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-11

to o'clock p. m. The clerks state that II
the present order OF keeping the depart
ments open until 4:3O p M Is continued 1t
viii seriously affect the clerks employed in
the mercantile establishments of the city
and retard them in their effort to maintain
the early closing Of those business places
in which they are employed AS most of
the business places close at 6 p. m, 1t is
partments are required to remain until 4:SO
p. m. they will necessarily be delayed in
making their purchases and to accommo-
date them the retail clerks would be re-
quired to remain In service until $50 or z
o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-11
Report Denied.

1t being reported that an agreement has
been entered into between the hodcarriers
and local Master Bricklayers Association,
members Of the hodcarriers' union deny
that such Is the fact. Mr.. Moses Peyton.
a prominent member of the union, states
that his Organization, which Is known as
Hodcarriers and Building Laborers' Union,
No. 81, has endeavored to secure an agree
ment with the Master Bricklayers' Associa-
ton. but the employers have refused to
enter into contract relations with Them
Mr.. Peytor states that the published
statement that the hodcarriers have con-
tracted with the Master Bricklayers Asso-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-11

- -.
Since the last meeting of your honorable
body our central committee has circulated
number of petitions to be signed by demo-
cratic citizens of the District, calling for a
reference of this vacancy back to the
voters for determination, and in addition,
cailias for the PRONUNCIATION of such rules
and regulations as your honorable body
may see fit to prescribe, governing our
primary elections and conventions, as will.
so far as possible. cover the needs of the
democratic party OF the District of Column
bia; and these petitions. signed by thou
sands OF democrats of this District, are
filed herewith as an exhibit.
All We ask, in conclusion. Is that your
decision in this matter be not based upon
a matter which was finally determined by
our last national convention. but upon the
situation as 1t exists now and the evident
wish of the majority of the democrats of
the District at the present time
"A very proper action on the part Of your
honorable body. II seems to US, would DO
to follow out the sense Of the last demo-
cratic national convention, which unani-
mously adopted resolution declaring
that the issue Of q selection Of the com
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the House committee on labor will soon re-
port the bill. 1t Is the impression of the
committee of the Central Labor Union that
the bill win be reported favorably and will
be passed at this session Of Congress-
Both the local central body and the Amer
lean Federation of Labor have been inter-
ested in the measure and have been repre-
scented at the several hearings given by the
committee on labor