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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12
Will Furnish Seats for
Ringing Bros Circus.
Augusta Lumber Co. viii Sup
ply $4,000 Feet, This Fall.


People who visit the Ringing cir
Gus, next year. will have the pleasure
of sitting on the soft side of spruce
boards that were sawed from spruce
trees that grew in the Maine forests,
boards that were sawed, planned and
finished in an Augusta, Me-, saw mill,
that is, the mill of the Augusta Lum-
Der Co.
1t came about in this way. AS will he
easily understood, the matter of main
tanning the seating facilities for
show If the size of Ringing Bros cir
Gus is quite n problem. The lumber OF
which the seats and their supports Is
composed is not only subjected daily
To the great weight of the crowds that
sit upon it, but it is also walked upon,
jumped upon, put up and taken down,
unloided ard loaded and ii is not
slrInge that through this usage it be-
comes more or less cracked and brok-
GA.
1t is therefore necessary that the
material used should be of the tough
est and most durable that can be OBJ
tanned. When the show first started
out. the Ringlings secured a seating
outfit of Vermont spruce. but as the
show grew i'm size, and travelled to dis
tant pats of the United States. it was
found impossible to secure the wood
from which the original lot of seats
WAS made, and ii became necessary 10
build the seats of other kinds of lum-
Der.
Washington fir, Oregon pine and 9TH
er woods were tried, but none were
found to be equal in strength and
Iigituess to the tough spruce of the
New England states. The Ringing cir
Gus has never been into Maine until
this year, but when the show was at
Augusta, Friday, one Of the brothers
noticed the saw mill across the river
and the sight of it reminded him that
here WAS AN opportunity for securing
some of the spruce similar to that with
which the show was equipped at the
start.
A trip was made to the mill. and as
"a result thereof an order was placed
with the firm for a new outfit OF seat
lumber. amounting in all to about 20
900 feet. The order was not "A large one
II" lumber orders go. but it shows the
value of spruce in the place in the ca
parity in which it will be used
state of Maine spruce is the lighteSt,
ana at the, same time the toughest OF
amy spruce that grows, and as the
I;ingling brothers always purchase the
best when it is To be- secured, further
comment /" unnecessary. The order III
.lud-s long timber for the supports.
:iud boards for the seats, and the
amount ordered will make two big
carloads The stock will be sawed. sea-
$ored iild planned at the mill, and Will
De. SHIPPED To Wisconsin. where the
show has its winter quarters. in tn"
fail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12
MARKET REPORTS
Augusta Market.

Augusta, July IT.
REANS-Pea. Maine, 81 10; N. ", s.. %;
yellow eyes. 1900
RUTTER-Creamery. 25c.; dairy, 9c. !;
solid. 1Sc.
EGGS-aOc per Dozen
GRAlN-Com. zoe: meal. CSC. per
bu.: mixed feed. $l.2O cwt.; cottonseed
meal. s2S.50; bag lots sl4s
HAY-Loose. retail. $500 per ton.
pressed. 1890; straw, 5000; pressed.
$500.
SlGAR-5.7O per 100 lbs.
HONEY-Box. 1Sc
MUTTON-Sa1Ic. per h.: spring lamb.
lie.
OATS-iic. per 80 Id. hushei.
POTATOES-3Dc per bttshel.
POtjLTRY-FOwl. 15dIlSc.
WOOI1-llnwashed 3oc
WOOD-Dry hard, $6.5OfDS0O per cord; ;
soft. 81. 00ti5.00.
HlDES-Cow and steer. 7,kc COW hides.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12
substantially higher basis than ,.s,

substantially higher basis than last
\ OHIO 1l2,,; and Penn. Xxx and above asc =.
y, SJI5lc.; No. !. 4lIHc.; No. . 4spa aSc I. !.
me unwnshed. 2Sn3oc unmerch. sDs,a Re
=. blood. BIC: unwashed delaine 2as0So, :.
,n .iii OBJ 32433c: fine washed de-
,Michignn-fine: unwashcd 27Gosc. Il
= blood 32m33c unwashed deIain,o o''s .Sp
,cl k en- Indiana. etc.-3s and "a blood.
- fniled WonI-scoured basis-F'ine A. e5sa
Ioc.' ezra iOnI5c.; super, 60fl6,c. r
super. a6H5Sc.: super, 4S6psOc biacks
ana ,srays: 45c. mixed. 45c.; combinc. y
cnmbing. 50tI53c wal 81"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12

Maine Raldwins. No /. s300GtI00; Ben
Davis. s. o0M2.,N; Northern Spies, $1,000
LOO; rus$ets. s.. 50M300
HAY AND STRAW-Hay Is firm for
choice Straw is quiet. Hay No l. s16O0
m11.y0: low grades. $11 00lr16O0; oat straw.
s1o.conlo-!0: rye straw. sl6.0oM16.50.
POTATOES-Old potatoes are higher
Aroostook Green Mountains. eSffec. new
potatoes. 81. seal - for HebrOnS and Early
Rose; and SIvM125 for White Bliss;
sweet potatoes. 500 for North Carolina.
StGAR-Rciined sugar steady. Cut loaf
ana crushed. G.35c.; powdered, 5"'c.
grammatical : GOc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12
Local Notices.

Long trip tickets from Augusta 10
Island Park including n Decent seat "
the theatre, good on evening cars. DC
ginning at go, for % cents. AT THESE
rates a first-class entertainment COSTS
only &c. Performance every evening
at $50 and matinee on Tuesuass'
Wednesdays. Thursdays and fridays at
23O. Sacred concert, Sunday, at $50
July l1dtf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12
THE ZIONIST CONGRESS.
Jews of United States Send Delegates
to Basic, Switzerland.

New York. July 1.-THE Jews of the
United States are sending more than 30
delegates to the seventh Zionist congress
which opens in Basic. Switzerland, July
q. This is the largest Jewish delegation
on record from this country. Among the
delegates ar" DIR. Henry Fricdenwald of
Baltimore, president of the American
Federation of /ioniStS; Assistant State
Attorney Leon Zolotkoff of Chicago, head
OF the knights of Zion and the Hebrew
poet. Naftali Herr Imbr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12

City Marshal Rreen was at South
Portland, Tuesday, where he went for
the purpose of committing two boys,
Chas. Fl. and Stephen T. York. aged
respectively II and IL years. to the
State school for boys. The boys ar.
sons of Ruel d. York, who lives at
Britt's gully, and were committed by
order of the municipal court, for divers
acts of stealing, and for general vaga-
tondism
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12
New Advertisements Today,

To Let-RoOms.
Wantcd-Barber.
Wanted-Iiouse girl.
Wanted-Light work.
Or. Miles' Remedies.
To let-Tpstairs fat.
TO Let--Desirablc House.
For Sale-New Mich Cow.
TO Let-Furnished Rooms.
Lunt & Brann-f'ancy Goods.
i: E. Davis & CO.-AuctiOn Sale.
Geo. d. Haskell. East Side Grocer
WanteG-Capable Girl for Housework
For Sale-Two-horse moving machine.
Wanted-Treers.. Field Bros, Auburn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12
Boston Market.
Boston, July II.

Boston, .Inly II.
FLOITR--Flour market is dull, but firm.
Mill shipment, spring patents arr Offered
at $610Gi6 65: winter patents, $525d5.i,0:
trade committee. snring patents, $500,
/. %; clears. 81 10di.O.
STEADY. 81. 65Gi2. 20 per Dbl +:
bag, si;25"Ls1;. graduated. s5o5ms.5o;
bolted s3.0JI3O.
CORN-CUrn is firm with n fair, de-
mand Spot No. 2. yellow. CSC: No. 3 vel
low, CGlAc.; No . yellow. in transit, felsc.
No. 3, yellow, &c; for shipment. all rain
No. 2, yellow, 651sc.; No. 3, yellow. csc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12

The regular monthly meeting of the
city council will be held on Monday
evening, July II. Among the other
matters which will come before the
meeting Is the report of the committee
on the question of reducing the num-
Der of officers on the police force. upon
of Mayor Hichborn. II
is expected that the subject will come
in for a lively discussion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12

Cards Of Thanks, obituary notices, res.
olutions Of respect, etc, will b.
charged at the rate Of ten cents Der
line. No charge legs than seventy
five cents.
All advertising announcements Of "a.
tertainments, whose object Is the
raising Of money. will be charged al
the rate Of fifteen cents line.
Advertising notices. news form, will Ia
excluded from our local columns. ex-
cept such a refer to advertisers oc-
cupying space In our advertising
columns. and will be run under a
separate head on one Of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive tie
Journal promptly will confer favor
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12

Take the Daily Journal along on your
vacation. Best company you can hi.u ..
The r. F. d. routes will get II 10 !ou
in good season every day. and II won :
cost you much.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12

The schooner LeOrl NJ. Thurlow.
which has been discharging q cargo .:
coal for Chas. II. Whit. w9s finished,
Monday afternoon, and was towed
down the river by the tug Charlie Law
renee, yesterday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12

Mr.. Julius HART will receive pupiis
in piano playing at winthrop from
July S, to Sept. IL. one day each Wees.
Particulars may be had OF MISS A"co
Whitehouse, Winter street. Augusta.
iulys, mon. wsdAsas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12

The work of discharging .he cargo OF
water pipe from the schooner Henry H.
Chamberlain, which arrived, last week
was commenced, yesterday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12

The Noman's Auxiliary of st. Bar
nabas chapel will meet with Miss Lucy
Chase, no. 20 Cedar street, at 80
O'Clock, Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12
LOCAL MATTERS.
Journals Telephone Call, 1886.

F. L. Hersey has remarkable show
ing of hot weather footwear for men,
women and children of all ages and
financial conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12

Miss Chick, Chiropodist. 63 Green 81.
ShampOoing, Manicuring. Face an.
Scalp Massage. Tel 215-5. h1Y2SeodtA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12
The Niaht Passed at Hartford.

Hartford CT. July 11--Five of the auto
mobiles of the Glidden touring party
reached this city. ut about O'Clock this
afternoon. the advance guard Of the ear
avian. The entire party will remain over
night i'm Hartford
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12

Th" friends of f.. W. MacNamara.
formerly of this city, will BE- pleased
10 learn tidt ne has recently been pro-
NOTED To tie position of night super
intcnient in the paper mills at Madi-
son. wher,. be has been employed since
leaving Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12

Boston Hairdresslng and Chiropoos'
Parlors, 243 Water st. Telephone We
diff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12
Portland Market.

Portland. July II.
FLOUR-Michigan and st. Louis,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12
WANTED

BOARDERS AT THE HARTFORD
House; now open to both regular and
transient guests. Excellent cuisine guar
antecd at moderate rates. House clean
and attractive. Centrally located Arthur
HARDWOOD. Prop. july6d1w'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12
MISCELLANEOUS
POND H
PLEASANT

shores of beautiful Pleasant pond. miles
from Gardiner. Boating, canoeing. fishing
and always cool. Center OF camp colony
Cream. butter and vegetables from our
own farm. Come or write for terms. G.
NJ Stevens. Prop, r. F. D. No. 10. Gardi-
ner Maine julyl1dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12

G0x30. directly on X. X. Stocked with q
full line of choice family groceries, flour
and grain, dry and fancy goods, boots.
shoes, rubhers, cigars and tobacco, horse
goods, such as harnesses, whips, Robes
and blankets. hardware such as is used by
farmers in general Cool business for
right party. Fer particulars inquire OF
George G. Erskine, Whitehead, Maine.
1un.3ttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12
AUTOMOBILE RuNABoUTiNFiRs,
PAIR OF YOUNG LARGE, SOUND

horses, good drivers and fine workers. To
be sold to close ont an estate. Apply to
e. A. Yeaton, Chelsea, Me. +. q. Au-
guSta X. +. ID. No. =. junee6dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12
;RAND VIEW COTTAGE is OPEN

for toarders. finest view on Maine coast,
good air, good beds. and the best the mar
speciality Mrs. D. W. Flagg, Ocean
Point Me- july1d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12
WANTED

A REGULAR BOARDER, GENTLE
Inns, Manchester Forks, Me. julyIdlW%
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12
A FEW PALMS AND FERNS, EVER.

blooming roses in pots. shrubs. perennials.
vines. coleus. etc, 1T ii Chapel st.
june11dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12

a perfect lady's horse. One Concord
wagon, one beach wagon. two light har-
nesses, one set of light double harness,
adjustable pole, sleigh and robes. Can be
seen at IS Bridge St, Augusta, Maine.
julyl0dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-12

ALWAYS ROOM FOR ONE MORE
ad in the Journals classified ad column.
1jc for one insertion; &c. for each addi-
tional insertion. Y
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-09-06
MAYOR MAKES HASTY TRIP;
ouTWlTs OPPOSITION

La Crosse, Wis, Sept. 1.-The fight
to Gust City Engineer Frank c. Pow
ell terminated when Mayor Torrance,
believed by the opposition aldermen
who called the special meeting to be
in Racine, appeared Unexpectedly in
the council chamber and appointed
First Assistant Engineer Walter s
Wood to Powell's office The sudden
termination was q blow to the oppo-
sition TO Powell Some claim il a
compromise. while others declare the
appointment subterfuge. claiming
Wood and Powell have been one in
the misconduct of the office which is
charged against Powell
The opposition to Powell, led by
Alderman John Downs, planned
coup by which Otto Mueller. their
candidate. could be appointed by
president protein while the mayor
was attending the Racine convention
Of wisconsin municipalities.
A telegram was flashed TO Tor
rance by Powell supporters and he
hurried to La Crosse on the first
train,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-09-06
'DEPEW COMPANY
PAYS EQUITABLE
SENATOR'S COMPANY HANDS
OVER $2es, $50.
CHAUNCEY EXPLAINS DEAL
Says He Had Nothing to Do With or.
oanization, Not Even Authorizing
the Use of His Name-Paid $780,
600 for an Interest and Land Values
Deprecated.

New York, Sept 1.-The announce
ment was made yesterday by officers
OF the Equitable Life Assurance soci.
ETY. that the Indebtedness to the soci.
ETY. of the Depew Improvement COM
pany was paid yesterday afternoon,
the principal and interest amounting
to S293,S50. The correspondence Incl
dent to ne transaction was also, al
the suggestion of President Paul Nor.
ton. made public to the end, he said.
that an impression unjust to Senator
Chauncey NJ. Depew might be re-
moved.
In one of these letters Senator De-
pew states explicitly his part in the
transaction between the Improvement
company and the Equitable society
ana points OK what he declares are
inaccuracies in the published state
ments through which a grave Injustice
has been done him. He says he hao
nothing to DO with organization Of the
Depew company. not even authorizing
the use of his name, and that it was
not until five years after its incorpora-
ton that he bought sock in the com
pany AMI then paid 100000 cash for
a one-flfteenth interest. The Equit-
able loaned s250,000 on the company's
lots, which were appraised by the
Equitable's own appraises at S395,75O.
A leading real estate dealer placed
the value of these at s7g2. 600 Ne
preston in real estate set in and
something cyer TIC years after the
loan was made the value of the lots
was appraised at $4,000. The com.
pany became embarrassed and the
Equitable foreclo5ed. Reorganization
was determined upon and plans pre-
pared to pay The Equitable's claim
and al other 3ebss OF the company
Senator Depew saws there never was
any otner purpose than that the
Equitable should be fully protected.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-09-06
POLICE SEEK Ex-PRIzEFlcHrER.
Wanted in Connection With Mize
Murder.

Chicago, Sept. Inspector Hunt
yesterday declared that he has a clew
which may result in the arrest OF an
ex-prizefghter in connection with the
Mrs. Mize murder. According to the
police the man looked for loitered
about saloons in the neighborhood of
the murder until the night OF the kill
ing. Detectives Sheehan and Kane
arrested Harry Robinson, ~9eeia!
deputy sheriff, in a lodging house IN
the downtown district in connection
with the murder He was taken TO
the Hyde Park police station. where
he was heid for a short time and then
released. Joseph Hayes, who was
arrested Wednesday, is still being
held, owing to the fact that the police
have been unable TO find Mrs. Wilson.
the chief witness. She was not al
the Del Prado hotel Wednesday night
or yesterday.
Inspector Hunt said later that Mrs.
Wilson was staying on the north side
and had requested him not to make
public her address, as she had been
annoyed by publicity, The Inspector
said she had made no attempt to
avoid the coroner's summons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-09-06
LITTLE DOG WRECKS
RAILWAY VELoclPEDE

Marinette, Wis, Sept. 1.-Roadmas-
ter Elmer Buffmire of the Green Bay
division of the Milwaukee road and
Charles Moulding, clerk TO Supt.
Hastings, were seriously injured in an
accident caused by little dog. They
We're comig into the city on railroad
velocipede when the al imal ran in
front Of II and men, machine and dog
went into the ditch. The dog escaped
uninjured, but both men were carried
to the hospital. Moulding has his leg
torn ami bruised and was injured
about the body. Buffmire sustained
serious cuts on his head and face ami
was badly bruised about the head and
she Jlders.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-09-06
GERMANY FACES
CHOLERA SIEGE
DREAD DISEASE SPREADS WITH
GREAT RAPIDITY.
G0VERNM ON THE ALERT
Takes Steps to Prevent Sickness Be
coming Epideuic-May Mean Long
and Stormy Struggle to Avoid Elk
perience of 16e2-93 When Nearly
Million People Died.

Berlin, Sept L. spread of
cholera from two J lilies on the
river weichel 1--WE days ago 10 "a
cases in u localities extending from
the Baltic to the river Wartle, $50
miles south. and its appearance in
Hamburg has given an unpleasant
thrill TO the people of Germany, for it
may mean d long AMI steady fight, as
in 1928, to prevent the disease from
getting beyond control. IN those
years Ii is estimated that 100000 per
sons died in Russia from cholera The
l'russian government is keenly aware
OF the possibility OF danger watch SO
far is not regarded rs giving occasion
for apprehension
Numerous bacteriologisIs have been
sent into the infected districts 10 as
sist in the Surveillance OF the people
whu have contracted cholera eau
mary notices are published in towns
villages within the affected area.
Rastenburg. Eaes Pl, ssia- Sept. l.
1ere was one deatl believed 10 be
caused by cholera "a PaaTis and one
in Warnikeim. All IN both villages
there are several suspicious cases.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-09-06
VERMONT ENTERS THE WATER.
Thot sands Cheer as 5attleship Takes
First Din

Quincy. Mass, Sept 1.-The battle
ship Vermont was launched here yes
terdsv, Thousands cacered and
waved their hats as lac hull rushed
into tie water Among these who
witnessed the Spectacle were many
distinguished citizens OF Vermont,
Massachus Is and other places.
The egics' es honor included COY.
Bell Of Vermont, Gov Douglas of Mas
sacausetts. Assistant Secretary q the
Navy Charles II Darling ana Com
ranjr Boutakoff. Russian naval at
tdche az Washington Afer the
launching the guests were entertained
az luncheon BY the Fore River com
aauy
The Vermont is one of the largest
and Nest powerful Of the ships con-
structei for Jhe United States navy.
Sae is Of i6,oo0 ,Dhs burden with a
length cf $50 feet ana extreme
breadth Of 10 feet 10 inches. Sh-,
will be required to steam IS knots
an hour for fear consecutive hours.
The maia batter, vii consist Of four
- inch breech loading rifles, two
n,unted forward and two aft; eight
S-inch breech loading rifles ana twelve
finch breech loading rifles In the
secon larry battery will be twenty 8.
inch 1i-pounder rapid fire guns;
twelve 3-pounder and semi automatic
guns one FOUNDER automatic guns
two 3-inch field pieces; Two machine
AMI six automatic guns The 12-in IN
pieces will hs mounted In PAIRS in two
electrically controlled balanced clip
tica turrets The finch guns win be
mounted In Jroadside on pedesfals On
the gun deck behind 7iuch armoe
The bun of the baltieshig is ~ steel
throughout. Il Is PROJECTED Ut the
water line De- a complete 8elf Of ar
rior feet inches wioe having
maximum thickness Of eleven inches
lor asouf 200 feet amidshirs.
Tie engines are Of The vertical.
TAIN screw, four cylinder. t-iple x-
rausi9n type. of a combined horse
Doweg Of $500. There are twelve
boilers place. ia SIX watertsh. com
partments. There ere th:ee tunnels,
eacn 900 feet high glove the Ease
line. The Vermont vas designed as a
flagship. The quarters provide accom-
mediation for a flag officer. Q chief Of |
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-09-06
CHICAGO FAST TRAIN IN PERIL.
Great Western Narrowly Escapes Co
ing Into Mississippi.

St. Paul, Mimi, Sept. 1.-The Chi
cago Great Western limited from Chi
cago narrowly escaped a disastrous
wreck on the drawbridge over the
Mississippi at Robert street yesterday.
The front truck of the engine jumped
the rails just as the engine was leav-
ing the bridge. Fortunately the train
was going at such a slow rate Of speed
that none of the passenger cars stin
upon the bridge left the track. The
truck was quickly set back upon the
rails and the train pulled into the
station.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-09-06
PRINTERS STRIKE SPREADS.
Nineteen Chicago Shops Without
Their Union Men.


Their Union Men.
Chicago, Sept. IAN acute stage
has been reached in the new labor
war in Chicago. Nineteen of the
larger job printing houses of Chicago
were without union compositors last
evening, the result of a series of
strikes inaugurated by typographical
union No. 16, member of the typo
thetae. the purpose of the strikes be-
ing to compel the typothetae as an
organization to accept the demand
for the closed shop" and that eight
hours constitute a days work. Not
counting the other employees in the
10 printing houses involved, printers
to the number of nearly 500 are idle.
The strikers claim that eight large
establishments employing $500 union
men win remain neutral, not accept
ing work for houses where strikes are
in progress. Among the establish
ments at which yesterday the latest
strikes were inaugurated were Poole
Bros, NJ. A. Donohue & Co, and the
Methodist book concern. Contrary
to the assertion of officials of the
topographic, unions, Secretary
Ha1nm OF the typothetae says emphat-
ically that he does not know of a sin
gle desertion and that the affect Of
the strike here would be overcome in
short order.