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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-25

Three minutes later. out on rho northward edge of the plateau, he ln- slung his fie1d-glass to study the coun- try outspread before him. Still think ing of the face at that jagged hole, some sudden impulse prompted him to quickly turn in saddle. to bring the powerful lenses to bear on 9 little win dow under the peak of the roof of the Henry house, and there was the face again, furtive, frightened, he could swear, and again, instantly 1t popped out of sight.
 But his heart had given leap as sud- horse to the 1eftabout and rode straight for the rear entrance to the garden. Another moment and, dis mounting, he rapped loudly at the door. A tall, slim man of middle age. appeared and, with grave courtesy b,lt. without welcome in his tones, asked the purpose of his coming.
 T am Lieut. Benton, sir--aide-de- camp to the general commanding the division guarding your premises, and l have a question to ask as to the oa cupant of your garret. { V
 Instantly there came from just with in the doorway to an inner room half stified cry-a gasp-a rustic of skirts The tall man turned thither a quic, glance of warning and rebul1e, then yisibly paler, again faced his caller
 You see the condition of my house. sir. It is mere wreck as the result of the cannonading it sustained-from both sides-~in the battle of last July We have been trying to make it habit able, and have given succor here to sick neighbors or friends who had no roofs left to cover them-only to the sick, sir.''
 Benton paused, irresolute. The tall Virginian spoke with so much dignity and sadness. The house, as he said, seemed barely habitable. The garret, especially, was little better than 8 ruin The face at that peep-hole on the eastern side and at the little win dow away up under the gable caves at the north might well have been that of some of the household, yet, even at the distance and at the first ,, glance there was something about 1t that caused his heart that leap of sud- den joy and that kept 1t bounding still. And then-if 1t should be true-if what he hoped-and feared--were really so, what would be his duty to his general 1 ito his country? Against all ene- mics or opposers whomsover'-the l words of his oath of office came ring ing to his ears blazing before his eyes l in letters of fire-and without further ado he briefly said: T am sorry to intrude, sir, but what I saw at that window makes 1t necessary that I should see the garret. Will you lead the way ?"
 For a moment the virginian hesi-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-25
opyright lsO2, by c. W. Dillingham; Ct

The absent are ever Tn the wrong, and with sad heart poor Fred listened to the chorus of denunciation that fol- lowed the discovery. He knew that within AS hours dozen letters would be flying homeward with the exciting news, so what was the use of attempt. ing to suppress it?
 By his generals advice he wrote to his father forthwith, telling him of the finding of letters and luggage belong ing to Paul, the letters all tending to show that he was now an officer of the Eleventh Alabanaa-b but that he, Fred, still believed Paul's statement to the effect that he had accepted neither pcpmmission nor Appointment up to the time he was banished from his northern home. The general added some words of his own, and then as a courier was to start for Washington from McDowell's headquarters that evening, Fred was given leave to ride thither, and thereby assure their let ters going ahead of the others.
 It was an unusually bright and beau tiful afternoon, as, followed by his o. derly, the young officer took the Sud- ley Springs road and trotted away northward in search of the corps com mander. As he came in view of the now famous Henry house and the cleared fields up the slope to the right, it lacked two hours to sunset He was now barely a mile from the Warren ton pike and, with abundant time to spare, he decided to ride to the crest and have look at the battle ground of the previous year. Tn front of him, 100 yards away, stood the old Virginia 1 homestead about whose walls the bat tie ragged that hot July Sunday of the year gone by-beneath whose shattered roof the poor mother died, stricken by whirrfng fragments of shell. Riding thither and skirting the enclosure, he passed on, unchecked by silent, salut- ing guardsmen, and as he rode some thing prompted him to glance toward the house again, and there at jagged shell hole, just under the caves, peer ing at him between the shattered clap boards, his keen eyes caught an instant glimpse of a haggard facea face that, at his gIanca was instantly withdrawn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-25

{ x lated, then. Hitting ms nat sIeppau 5. backward to admit his unwelcome visi- tor. We are in your hands, sir" was his half reproachful answer. Enter if you will"
 But then came sudden barrier to fur ther progress! Quickly there stepped into view and stood confronting him at the doorway to the inner room the tall and slender form of young girl. Eighteen she might have been but not more, though anxiety and grief had paled her pretty face. But her great, glorious dark eyes were all ablaze as she folded her slender arms and looking the young officer squarely In the face, said, This is my room. sir, and not subject to search [
 Slowly Fred Benton's gauntleted hand went up to the visor and the natty forage cap was uplifted. The kindly, yet kindling eyes of blue gazed one moment into the unfinching, un- melting eyes of deep, deep brown, then turning deliberately the aide-de-camp inquired:
 Is there another way fo reach the stair?,
 .a "0nly by going round the house to the other door, sir, was the Virginian's s reply; whereat MT. Benton, with bow as ceremonious as though he, too, hailed from the shores of the James, the York or Rappahannock instead of the bustling, pragmatical northwest. looked once more long at the lovely oval face, now surely blushing before him, then turned and left the room.
 Three minutes later he had searched both garrett and the upper story and not sign of occupant was there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-25
CHAPTER v.
A STARTLING RESEMBLANCE.

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 Most skillfully and leisurely had Joe Johnston, the confederate com mander, withdrawn his army to the line of the upper Rappahannock When the first of the union cavalry under Averell came twinkling into view along the heights of Centreyille fhe last of Johnston's 50,000--all he had to face McClellan's field force probably double that number-wa esuctantly riding away from Manassas More for exercise and the name of the thing than with the idea of a fight, Little Mac' had sent his big corps Forward to the scene of McDowell's E defeat of the previous July, and for 2 whole day Fred Benton and his Badger comrades wandered about the Junc- ton, the Henry house, the Warrentcn pike and the old Stone Bridge, gather ing relics and information, and it was while so occupied that a squad of busy searchers had stumbled on two or three boxes in an abandoned hut boxes that when burst open were found to contain letters, papers and clothing belonging to men of the Eleventh Ala pama, and as luck would have it, to First Lieut. Paul Ladue
 '.Now, what have you got to say?" demanded officers of the Montgomery guard, home company, as one Of them shook under Benton's paling face an open letter addressed to Ladue. Will you own up that he was reh all the time?"
 NO" said Benton sadly. "He would have remained there taking care of his old father if it Jhadnt been for that mob, and more than one of your men was in 1t, Capt O'Kane, as you very we'll know"
 Eight months had passed and the matter of that purloined letter was as deep a mystery as ever, and now here at Manassas, and, of all others, to the men of the Badger brigade had come confirmation of the statement insisted on by McKinnon and denounced as a lie and forgery by Paul Ladue-that the fiery young southerner was actually an officer of the Eleventh Alabama
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-25
.~wen, MT. Benton, your division

'sWeIl, MT. Benton, your division \ doubtless following Us by this tirae and should be across the Run. My compliments to the general and say l will have his letters forwarded. Now, don't get lost in the woods on your way back"
 And thus sllmmarilys was the brief interview ended. and the corps com. naander with his staff rode on.
 CTo Be Conttnued.)
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-25
Time Wasted,

Bacteriology sensibly decides that mosquitoes and rats carry most of the infection. It was certainly wasting It's time making out case against paper money, kisses and vandyke whiske5s. Puck
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-25
TIN, COPPER AND GALvANIzEL
 BOIL. E R S.

No S Tin Boiler, 39c.
 Heavy Tin. Copper Bottom, 63c. $300 All Copper Boiler, $1.0S. Galvanized Wash Tubs, 39c. 49c. s59c
 and 09c. 17-quart Dish Pans, 15c. us.f K s14-quart Dish Pans, 10c. s.l& Coal Sleeves, 5c and 1Oc.s sf Covered Coal sieves, Dust Protector,
 69c.
 No 16 Coal Hods, 19c. Gas Lamps, 39c up to $405. Gas Stove Tubing, Pc foot. 1. Gas Stoves and Radiators, $l 40 to
 $3.5O. .es8 SOll Heaters, $1.5o and $29S. x v <
 No such prices will appear here again after this lot disappe ssF sintii after Christmas. ~ ss
 I. J. MAGNER'S N Y. Bargain House.
 Sl EAST MAIN STREET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-25

Macadam Roads in France. France has about 130,o00 miles of macadam roads, and these roads are maintained in perpetually good condi- ton at a yearly expense of about 4Scents tor each inhabitant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-25
Big Advantage.

When hoss race tips is bein' pas around x said Uncle Eben. "a deaf dumb man has a row'frl advantage .f life. .''---N N
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1904-10-21
IN A NUTSHELL.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The 25.00O textile workers of Fall
River who are to be shut O,Ii Ut the
mills until they consent to reduction
of a fiat eighth of their former low
wages have voted unanimously 10 stay
shut out rather than accept a decrease
OF earnings the average of which would
be less than six dollars week. One
high protection organ in its reviaw OF
the Fail River situation says that The
union seem to recognize little tut a
blind passion for strife WHEN things
don't go to suit them. Tha. Is one
view to take OF the matter, and i. may
be the correct one. yet it does seem a
bit human for men who have wives and
children to shelter, feed and ciosne to
get angry, even blindly SO, when it is
demanded of them that they shall work
for an average wage too low to sup
port not only the American Standard
of living" but to supply the actual
necessaries OF life.
1t is true that there has nov and
again appeared lady or gent. e,nan
of more or less distinction who has
presented irrefutable testimony to the
fact that size or he has lived quite
sumptuously Oh ten, or even Eve, cents
a day Far be it from us to doubt the
veracity of such authorities, Oh So Gluch
as to suggest that they might Dc the
living skeletons of some freak show
but. AL things considered. including
rent. food, light, fuel and clothing, it
does seem rather hard to reaiiz,- in
these days OF soaring prices a state of
comfortable living on wage of dol
lar day The prodigal son, 1t will be
remembered. lived on the hushs OF the
corn that the swine rejected, but it
Will also be recalled that he dlI not
like that kind of diet and hiei him to
where the fatted calf awaited him. A
fair presumption is that a man can
no more support himself ami family
properly on six dollars a week and
ENJOY 1t than the prodigal son could
i've upon and enjoy permanently a
menu composed exclusively OF corn
husks.
The Fall River mill owners contend
that the proposed reduction was neces-
sary because of the high price # cot
ton and the low price of cloth, Dur IN
Til they closed their plants the: still
continued to declare generous divi-
dends, and we have not heard of any of
them going into bankruptcy or living
on dollar. much less ten or five cents,
a da.,.
1t may be true that the members of
the unions of the Fall River mills rec
ognizca little but blind passion for
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1904-10-21
BOTH SIDES.

Merchants organize to protect them
selves against deadbeats. That's bust
ness.
Workingmen organize to protect
themselves against oppression. That S
business.
pose the organization OF workingmen.
That's foolishness.
Some workingmen thus organized
oppose the organization of employers.
That's foolishness.
Some employers have organized to
crush the unions in order 10 have
workingmen at their mercy. That's
criminal.
Some workingmen think their or
CARNATIONS were formed for the sole
purpose of exacting higher wages
without giving increased service.
That's criminal.
Some employers and some working
men believe in organizations that will
be mutually helpful and beneficial.
That's wisdom.
The employer who would use his
power of money to grind the faces Of
his employees is criminal in the sight
of God and unworthy to associate With
decent men and women.
The labor union that would pl osti-
tute its strength to the base end OF
forcing the payment of unjust wages
Is shame and reproach to tnionism.
Capital is stored up labor. Labor is
unstored capital. One can not exist
without the other. They are mutually
dependent. Each has its rights, and
those rights must be respected. True
unionism seeks to secure its rights and
WAGE EIGHT
always respects the rights OF others.
There is but one solution to the
problem of capital and labor. The
problem is easy when approached
rightly. The solution lies in Whole
some respect for the rights OF others
and an unselfish observance OF the
golden rule 1t will never hc settled
any other way.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1904-10-21
that endured by the black man before

that endured by the black man before
the emancipation proclamation.
But despite the tremendous work
already performed by organized labor,
a greater work confronts it. Organized
greed was never so greedy, never 50
rampant, never SO firmly entrenched,
never so strong in legislative halls and
courts of justice. Organized labor never
had a greater work to do than it has
today. 1t never had more determined
enemies to face. It never had greater
need of standing together shoulder to
shoulder in defense of the rights of
humanity.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1904-10-21
GENERAL MENTION

For Union Made Shoes go to Rogers
& Perkins.
Mrs. R. C. Mallory is visiting with
friends and relatives in Iowa
Street and Pattern Hats, from 81
Up. Sadie Pickett, 124 South 18th
When you have any news tina. will
interest union men and wo.lcn. call
autophone 2277 and tell it.
Ladies' own material made over on
new shapes. Reasonable prices. Sadie
Pickett, 1874 South 18th
The Woman's Label League will b..
r'IIesented in the labor directory by
{. andsome group photograph.
fresh Monarch from Sheridan. Wyo.
Lump and nut. Clean as wood. Ed
F. Reddish, 122 South Twelfth.
If you think best to buy suit this
fall, visit Paine's Clothing House
"a good place to buy good clothes"
We have a large stock of Union
Made Shoes and we want your trade
Rogers & Perkins Co.
Have you noted the Lincoln Stars
presidential Dot Contest?" Ii not
get next to it. There's money in it for
gu.
The Womans Label League meets
LtXl Monday evening at C. l.. u hall
Every member should make it a point
10 be present.
Bear in mind that all Washburn-
Crosby Milling Co. -four is unfair And
do not forget that the Lee brooms
are convict made.
ture taken last week for insertion i'll
the new labor directory. twenty-five
members were present.
Col. Will Stack is again in the city,
after travelling abroad in the land for
many moons. He is jerking the hot
metal through the linotypes
Late word from Sam Hoon conveys
the news that he is not as we'll as
usual. Mrs. Hoon will be with him be-
fore this issue is in the hands OF it's
readers.
Miss Steele, advertising manager for
the Miller & Paine company, has been
Ill for more than week and unable
to attend to her duties. She is re-
covering and expects to return to work
n 9 few days.
Charles w. BRYAN. business mana :
ger of the Commoner spent several
days this week chasing prairie chicE-
ems through the short grass in the
northwestern part of the state.
Albion, Neb., is not a large city, but
it seems to be union to the core. A
special to the Lincoln Star says that
a number of new buildings are being
erected in Albion, and that all the
workmen employed are union men,
Mr. Lee, who had charge of the adj
vertising for H. Herpolsheimer & Co.,
for long time, has severed his con-
nection with that firm and is now en-
ployed by one of the largest retail dry
goods firm in Kansas City. MIR. Lee is
a thorough advertising man and his
new employers will find him a valua-
BILE acquisition
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1904-10-21
LOOKS BETTER.

A week ago-or perhaps it was two
weeks ago-The Wageworker predicted
the reelection of Peabody in Colorado.
We take it back. 1t now looks like
Adams. The populist candidate for
governor has withdrawn in favor of
Adams, the democratic nominee. The
Miners Magazine has declared for
Adams, and the Miners Magazine is a
socialist publication. Its declaration
is not the official action of the socialist
party, blu. it portends the casting of
almost lie solid socialist vote for
Adams.
1t is not a question of politics in
Colorado it is a question of beating
i'eabody and his crowd of union bus
ters. citizen dcpcrting, women assault
ing, children starving and home de-
stroying thugs When Peabody, Bell
G Co. are licked out of their boots
and decency. order, free speech, free
press and free government are re-
stored in Colorado. then it will be
time enough TO talk politics.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1904-10-21

strife" when. from an already too small
wage it was demanded by their en-
ployers that they should accep. l2115
per cent reduction; but even Gonun-
Ionists might be reasonably excused il
they got mad about such thing as
that and declined to accept reelection
SO philadelphia Ledger.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1904-10-21
1875 NORTH FOURTEENTH ST.
y y .sxxxs SIS xxxxxx1

- Merchants who advertise in !
- the labor papers show that :
- they care for the union mans :
~ trade. Patronize those who =
- are wiling to help you. =
- Read the advertisements in =
" THE WAGEWORKER, and il
- you need of anything in their :!
X line, visit their stores and =
- make your purchases, and tell g
y them why you came there. !
~ We desire to particularly i'm !
- press this matter upon the :
~ wives and daughters of the :
~ union men, as they do most of :
~ the purchasing.
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The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1904-10-21

Are you sure that the man you are
going to vote for to represent you in
congress is pledged to vote for the s.
hour and anti-injunction bills? Or are
you just content to vote for any old
candidate put up by your party's
bosses?
I'VE must trust Roosevelt" shouts
one esteemed labor exchange. I'VE
must trust Parker." shouts another.
The Wageworker moves to amend.
DO your own thinking. and trust to
your own intelligence"
The Pullman company celebrated it's
open shop" policy by frightening the
working hours and reducing the wages.
Yet there are lot of union men who
can, not see anything dangerous in the
Parry game.
The Parry crowd is putin" unions
out OF business every day. Bat the
Fairy crowd stands together
The Indications are that Colorado is
about to be de-Russianized.
LOOK OUT.
Don't Take This Counterfeit Hundred
Dollar Bill In Change.
A new 800 counterfeit bill has been
found in circulation at the Delmar
race track. 1t is described as won
derfully like the genuine but in
some respects crude and defective. This
drawback is so perfectly characteristic
of counterfeits in general as to sug-
gest some reflections. One who finds
pleasure or profit in specuIating upon
the reasons for things might employ a
little time to advantage in considering
why if is that the makers of counter
felt bills always fail in some import
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1904-10-21

A gentleman who had been dining at
restaurant. and who often ordered a
dozen oysters, counted them on Gay,
ana found but eleven
Still another day he counted t.ieIn,
with the same result. Then h SAID
to the waiter:
Why do you only give me ;icven
oy sters when l order a dozeE!@
'.Oh, sir answered the waiter, 4
didn't think you'd want to lie sil.in'
thirteen at table. sir. Spare Mo-
mcnts.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1904-10-21
A PICTURE

Socialists Adopt a Unique Method Of
Making Campaign.
Elsewhere The Wageworker prints a
cartoon. 1t is an interesting one, and
it deserves the careful consideration OF
every, man who works for wages. This
cartoon is printed as an advertise
ment. The space is paid for by the So
cialist organization. The Wageworker
is not socialist organ, but it's editor
believes that the socialist policy is
deserving OF investigation. He is mar
row, indeed, who will denounce with
out first investigating. Study the pic
ture. Investigate the argument of the
socialists. Study existing conditions.
Vote intelligently.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1904-10-21

rs my husbands case serious. doc
tori" 1T is very grave, madam
have left an opiate." How often shall
l give it to him. He needs absolute
rest and quiet. Don't give it to him.
Take it yourself"
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1904-10-21
IN A NUTSHELL.

The union is the only instrument
that the laborer has for enforcing
a division of the fund given to the
employer in trust and now the en-
ployers have organized to destroy
the union.-William ]. Bryan
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1904-05-18

adjoining counties and schools, and a
gentleman paid $500 for public
tuition, hoping the County would con-
tinue education to an enrolment of 40
children, but the man has been out Of
his money aad the children out of any
further public education. Still all
are taxable to school funds.
Rumor has been made chat in SEQ
tion over six miles from school to
school q portion Of personal land prop
erty will be sold to negroes, two lots
donated for the erection of church and
school, and instead Of g school for
white people which they will not, the
County will supply school for blacks,
which it must.
There are school sections with their
school buildings abandoned as though
storm swept them away, not, it must
be said in kindness to the illustrious
State, owing to legislation, but to
petty legislation. Why will not our
educators look at this or are they
aware Of the facts =? The school
buildings were not hid in corner, and
the murmurers are not silent. Petty
Legislation, that is, the mob, not Pi-
late or Caesar, is at fault for many
crucifxion Of o noble deed.
This is only word to the educators
of South Carolina whoever and, in
deed, wherever the gentlemen may be.
1t we're better to make the State, in
stead of an emblem Of bottles and
! pistols, friend of books.
r. r. L.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1904-05-18
Figured ont q Profit In the Pig.

A Pennsylvania railroad officer has
a stock farm on the outskirts of Phil
adelphia, says the Philadelphia Led
ger, and at recent dinner of the
Clever Club friend of the railroader
spoke of it, saying: ''He runs it on q
businesslike basis. Sometimes he
makes money out Of it. Last year
he bought pig for s27, fed it forty
bushels of corn at 81 q bushel, and
then sold it for $31 so.
"'i made 81 SO out of that pig he
remarked to me the day after the ami
NAL was taken away.
But, protested, how about the
forty bushels Of corn, at 81 bushel,
that you fed him2'
"'Oh, commented the gentleman
farmer, I didn't expect to make any
thing on the corn"