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The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21
THE NEW RADIUM SILKS.
They Arc OF the Most Exquisite Tones
and Fine Texture.

Radium silk has finally "arrived.J
Somewhat slow have we been to take
up this soft, exquisitely toned mate!
rial which has had such vogue in Paris
for the last few months. The besS
gowned among our women have all
ready learned the charm for dainty
dressy costumes, but the fall and VIM
ter promises for it regular furore.
Surely, there are few fabrics that
tan better stand popular favor. There
is delicacy, luster and wonderful
color to the radium silks that make
them peculiarly satisfying to refined
taste. ;
Akin to the best foulards and the
liberty gauzes is it, with the best quail
titles of both. Heavier and finer
weaves than the latter, it has all it's
graceful clinginess, with greater dura-
bility, while the softness and simple
patterns of the former are enhanced
by high sheen, caused by being
woven of organzine SO fine that the
single thread is barely visible.
But the chief beauty of the radiun.
silks is their opalescent coloring, so in
describably lovely. A pink will have
the soft blush of the heart of shell;
the tint of the sky shining through a
feeting cloud on a sunny day is seen
In the blues, while the 1avenders,
green's, yellows, even the darker
colors, have all the soft undertone that
gives them beautiful iridescent eff
feet.
With all it's softness of texture, this
silk does not wrinkle easily. This pc
culiarly adapts it for the elaborate
gowns for afternoon and evening wear,
for which it is chiefly, indeed, one
might say, exclusively, used.
For ordinary everyday purposes the
radium silk, lovely as it is, would
scarcely prove satisfactory, even in
the darker tones; but, made up over
a material that takes the strain-a
taffeta, for instance-it is very desir-
chine, and may even be washed, with
great care, in pure soapsuds. This
latter process, however, is not advised
as the material is apt to pull with rub
bling.
Whatever the lasting qualities OF
this silk-after all, that is largely de.
pendent on the wearer herse1f-its
beauty is undeniable. Whether in the
exquisite pastel tints for evening, shell
or rose pink, maize, bluet or turquoise
faint pinkish lavenders, sea green or
champagne or in the deeper toned
dove and silver grays, French and
navy blue, bright dark he1iotrope
soft yellow browns and tans, or warm
rich O1iyQ-a shade hv tho uav tina
promises to be very good this fall
the plain radium silks have a charm
of coloring rarely seen.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21
LABOR ITEMS.

Remarkable friendship for organ
lied labor on the part of capitalist
is shown by the will of the late Au-
gustus Pollock, Wheeling stogie mil
lionaire. He leaves cash and requests
to the Ohio Valley Trades and Labor
assembly, to hospitals and educational
institutes, so arranged that the as
sembly shall have the power to deter
mine who are to be the benefciaries.
About $4,000 in cash, besides invest
ed securities to an amount unknown,
are thus disposed of.
ing a demand for an average increase
for all hands of SIS month.
In Belgium there are $4,000 min
ers, 65 900 of whom are organized, and
they have two members in the Belgian
parliament.
Farm laborers in Hungary are or
ganizing for the purpose of going on
strike for better conditions next har-
vest time.
The Machinists' union has estab-
lished district jurisdiction, taking
in all points on the sound, and includ
ing Portland and Astoria, in Oregon.
The miners of the state of Montana
have inaugurated a movement looking
to the erection of home for aged and
fncapacitated miners of that state.
President Mccarthy, of the Building
Trades Council of San Francisco, re-
ports that the plans for the proposed
temple which the council intends to
erect at Fourteenth and Guerrero
street are ready and that ground will
be broken for the foundation at once.
The structure will be a three-story
building, costing between $4,000 and
$40, 900.
There are $4,000 locomotive engin-
eers in the United States, Canada and
Mexico, comprising the membership
of the Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
gineers.
ne WcIlZ Ulll, WHICH LIDS UeCOulC
law in Ohio and which abolishes
convict LABOR. organizations have tried
for years to secure. The law pro-
vices for employment of convicts in
the state penitentiary and reformatory
jim the manufacture of road material
and goods used in other state insti-
tutions.
The government will use $500 Chi
nese coolies, as soon as they can be
shipped, on the Panama canal.
Labor Commissioner Sherman, in
the quarterly bulletin of the New
York state department of labor. calls
attention to the fact that the figures
show that during the first three
months of this year the average wages
of wage earners were SO, as com.
pared with $2.S5 during the same pc
Rod last year, and were much higher
than the average wages usually
earned.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21
stupedous Railway Enterprises.

II the information conveyed in a dis
patch from Paris prove correct, be-
ginning Is about to be made in the
most stupendous enterprise of its
kind ever undertaken. The report
from the French capital is to the eff
feet that the syndicate represented by
Baron Loicq de Lobel has been au-
.horized, by an order issued by the
czar of Russia, to start operations on
the ns-Siberian-Alaska railroad
project. This involves nothing less
than the construction of a railroad
line from Siberia to the American ter
ritory of Alaska by bridging and tun-
neling the intervening waters. includ-
Ing Boring Strait. Previous statements
that the work Is to be financed to the
extent of $150,OOo.0oO to 100000, 900
by American and European capitalists
bre repeated, and the story has every
Indication of being put forth In good
faith. AS has already been shown,
says the Troy Times, should the pro-
Aected line be carried through 1t
would mean the possibility of riding
without change of cars from any rail-
road center in the United States to
the capitals of Europe. With the tun-
mel under the English channel and the
completion of the three Americas"
system in this hemisphere, one will be
nble to go by rail from remote points
IN South America directly to London.
And with the carrying out OF the
there may be a through route from
"the Horn" to Good Hope. Who
knows?
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory if the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, it is usually neces-
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and fineness of the fabric, is
hidden behind a paste Of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality of the goods. This trouble
can be entirely overcome by using De-
fiance Starch, as it can be applied
much more thinly because of it's great
er strength than other makes.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21

+; Is the class pipe to become = fea,
ture at coeducational institutions?
In description of the Class day ex-
erci0es of the Northwestern univer,
sity at Evanston, ILL.,, is this mention
of the pipe of peace smoking, a cere.
mony not commonly practiced in CO.
educational Methodist institutions:
Lewis r.. Horton, president of the
senior class, filled the pipe, touched a
match to it, and 1t went slowly from
one pair of lips to another. Giving
OF an odor of mild tobacco it passed
from one coed to another. None re-
fused her pun A few coughs were
heard at the end Of the ceremony.
The men took their turn and the pipe
passed back to Horton, who, after a
long drag handed 1t to Miss Sarah
Shute. president Of the Junior class"
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21
Apples a la Refine.

Boil cup of rice and steam tender
and light. While boiling peel and
core six tart apples. Put in a but
tered pan in the oven, sprinkle with
sugar, add little water and bake
until delicate crispy brown. When
the rice is done turn into a shallow
glass dish, carefully lift out the ap-
pies and arrange on the rice, and set
aside to chill. When quite cold pour
over them a sauce of whipped cream
favored and sweetened.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21
Champion Whittier.

b. r. Clay, of Philadelphia, . re-
tired ship carpenter nearly 80 years
of age, is said to be the champion
whittier of the world. Aided only by
a penknife and piece of sandpaper,
he has cut down a single block of
wood to a quadruple-linked watch
chain over three feet long and many
other exceedingly delicate and diff
icult pieces of work. During the
last few years, since retirement, Mr..
Clay has cut scores of watch chains.
Technical World Magazine.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21
Bismarck Hated Monuments.

Reinhold Begas, probably the great.
est German sculptor, has passed his
seventy-ffth birthday. Ten weeks be-
fore Bismarck's death Begas appeared
at Friedrichsruh to get final impress
sion of Germany's most striking figure
before beginning work on the great
Bismarck monument voted by the
reichstag. When Begas stated his mis-
sion Bismarck replied: "Gott, why do
you wish to set me great monument?
Represent me as being on crutches!"
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21
Scandal Spoiled.

Didn't you hear about ft?". said
Kidder. Deacon Cooley came home
barreled the other evening"
"Aha!" exclaimed the gossip, de-
Hghtedly. II always thought there
was some hypocrisy in that old fell
lows temperance talk"
ooh! no, he simply was swimming
in the creek. and some tramp stole
his clothes"
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21
j. s. Navy

enlists for four years young Of good character
and sound physical condition between the ages OF
II and 70 as apprentice seamen; opportunities for
advancement; pay SIG to SO month. Electricians.
machinists. blacksmiths. coppersmiths women
lclerks). carpenters shipftters remen, musicians.
COOKS. etc. between q and IS years, enlisted in
tees IL TO IS years. Retirement on three-fourths
pay and allowances after so years service AppN-
cants must be American citizens
First clothing outfit free to recruits Upon dis
charge travel allowance cents per mile to place Of
enlistment. Bonus four months pay and increase
IN pay upon re-enlistment within four months of
discharge. Offices at LINCOLN AND HASTINGS
NEBRASKA. and NAVY RECRUITING
sTATIONs r. o. Building, OMAHA.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21
"Hereules" Robs Up Everywhere.

There is an unusual amount of
hercules braid apparent in the trim
mings of costumes of all materials,
;including silk, mousseline, wolfe, nets,
wooden goods and velvet, and the
newest idea is it's Introduction as a
border for parasols. The latter are
further trimmed with soutache braid.
and sometimes insets of lace or en-
broidery are also used in connection
with the braid.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21

a Chicago school sharp who has or
dered truants on a diet of protein
The average boy would rather take
his chances with the school than fly
to the arms Of protein. a punishment
whose nature he imperfectly compre.
bends.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21

The servant girl, thinks Upton Sin,
clair, needs uplifting. The can OF
kerosene on the morning fire has
been known to operate successfully
In that direction.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21
Shakespeare Was Resentful.

ooh, you dear thing!" she ex-
claimed to Shakespeare, for even in
those days there were matinee girls,
you're just nice enough to eat
"You, too?" cried Shakespeare, in
despair. "Why will everybody con-
fuse me with Bacon?"
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21
Sublime Faith,

Nothing short of true faith will sep
arate a bald-headed man from the
hard-earned price of bottle Of hair
reetore..
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21
In a Pinch, Use ALIENS FooT.EAsE.

A powder. 1t cures painful, smart
ing, mel 7ous feet and ingrowing nails.
It's the greatest comfort discovery OF
the age. Makes new shoes easy. A
certain cure for sweating feet 10000
testimonials of cures. Sold by all
druggists. 25c. Trial package, FREE.
Address A. S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES color
more mo- goods goods, per package, than others, and
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21


Instead of the ordinary leather box
for coat hangers, there are suede ones
hanger and will pack much more
easily.
An attractive invalid tray was of
mahogany with silver railing and han
dies at each end. There was a hot
water plate heater and separate silver
plate. A covered silver bowl, silver
egg cup stand with pepper and salt; a
tete-a-tete set of pottery overlaid with
silver.
A small horseshoe-shaped pin set
around the top with a row of anne
thysts and a row of small diamonds
all around; at the bottom gold bow.
knot set with tiny diamonds.
A heart-shabed brooch, consisting
of large opal surrounded by a row
of diamonds.
A white belt of sheer linen lawn
laid in folds near either edge and
dots, the large ones in the center,
buckle. 1t launders finely.
A champagne-colored kid belt lined
with silk and ornamented with a de-
sign in cut steel. The buckle was of
metal covered with kid studded with
steel nail heads.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21

To prevent that tired feeling on
ironing day-Use Defiance Starch
saves time-saves labor-saves annoy
ance, will not stick to the iron. The
big 16 OF. package for 10c, at your gro
GERS.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21

Occasionally man spends lot Of
time at his club because there's no
place like home.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21

For flexibility, smooth finish, stiff
ness and durability, Defiance Starch
has no equal-10c for 16 OF.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21

The rays of happiness, like those
of light, are colorless when unbroken.
-Longfellow.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21

A very handsome driving whip had
handle of clouded ivory tipped on the
end with gold.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21
Coal Strike at End.

off after a referendum vote had been
taken on the request of President John
Mitchell, of the United Mine Workers.
The strike, which was lost by the min
ers, cost the organization about ST.
100000, it is estimated. The miners
demanded an increase in wages, while
the operators insisted on reduction,
the same as accepted by the miners at
that time in all other bituminous fields
except the southwest. The miners are
not well organized in Alabama and the
final outcome of the strike has not
been in doubt for the last year, as it
became apparent a few months after
the men went out that they could not
win. The output of coal in the state
was greater last year than in any pre-
vious year, in spite of the fact that
the strike involved about 5000 men
when originally called.
A report issued recently by w. D.
Ryan, secretary-treasurer of the H.
linois miners, shows that the strike
in this state cost the organization
nearly 100000. Practically half of
the reserve fund which the miners had
accumulated under Ryan's administra-
ton was used up, but Illinois is still
the richest district in the United
Mine Workers.
Over 100000 English speaking peo-
pie now carry union cards.
An Augusta, Me-, cotton mill en-
ploying LOO people has shut down on
account of a strike.
The Elevator Operators union is
the name of a new organization which
is in process of formation.
1t is said that factory life in Man
chester, England, has produced a
stunted race. OF 1000 men examined
in that city for the army 10000 were
rejected.
A strike of the Southern Pacific
Railway company's repairers, which
extends almost entirely across the
state of Louisiana from New Orleans
to Lake Charles, and involves 500
men, was begun recently.
=
A movement is under way for the
holding of union exposition" under
the auspices of the American Fedora
ton of Labor, and it will prob
ably take place at Minneapolis next
November while the general conven-
ton of the American Federation OF
Labor is in session in that city.
A report was recently issued by the
bureau of labor of an investigation
in the principal manufacturing me-
chanical industries of the United
States The results of this investi-
CATION show that in 1905 the average
wages per hour in the principal man
ufacturing and mechanical industries
of the country were 1.6 per cent. high
er than In 1904; that the average
hours of labor per week remained the
same as in 1904, and that 6.3 per cent
more persons were employed in the
establishments investigated.
| The Commercial Telegraphers' IN
| ion of America has decided to estab-
| lish a mutual benefit department.
This will begin business October 1.
A mortuary fund will be maintained
similar to those of the Railroad Broth
erhood from which death claims will
be paid.
The Philippine commission has
adopted resolution favoring the
scheme of the Hawaiian Planters as
| ISOLATION to transport Filipino labor
ers and their families to Hawaii to
| work on the sugar plantations.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21

A Persian parliament suggests AIad-
din's lamp fitted with an electric bulb.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21

Talent is frequently mistaken for
genius-by the fellow who has it.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21
KeInp'S BalSaI1l

VIII stop any cough that
can be stopped by. any
medicine and cure coughs
that cannot be cured by any
other medicine.
1t Is always the best
cough cure. You cannot
afford to take chances ON
any other kind.
KEMP'S BALSAM cures
coughs, colds, bronchitis,
grip, asthma and consump-
tion I'm first stages.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21

An anteseptic drinking cup, folded so
close one can carry it in the pocket
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21
NEWS OF TRADE AND LABOR
Information Concerning Those Who Doing
of
Issues Union Statement.

A. E. King. grand secretary-treas-
urer of the Brotherhood of Railroad
Trainmen, has issued statement
showing the number of death and dis
ability claims which the organization
has paid in proportion to it's member
ship in the last ten years. In 1896 a
claim was paid for every So members
and in 1905 one claim for every 60
members was paid. The average for
ten years is one claim to every SO
members. In his statement Secretary
King says:
mo one employed in train or yard
service knows when his number will
be SO, and what a consolation it is to
know that if overtaken by death we
have provided for the loved ones de-
pendent upon us, as well as having
provided for ourselves in case of dis
ability. No person that is eligible to
membership can afford to be without
the protection of the Brotherhood of
Railroad Trainmen"
Who organized the Brotherhood Of
Railroad Trainmen is a question that
is creating considerable discussion in
the journals of the railroad brother
hoods and in some other papers.
Eugene v. Debs claims the credit, and
D. L. Cease, editor of the Railroad
Trainmen's Journal, intimates that
Debs does not know what he is talk
ing about. From the evidence it ap-
pears that Debs did have a hand in
launching the organization when it
started on it's career in 1883 under the
title of the Brotherhood of Railroad
Brakemen.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21
SEEN IN THE SHOPS.

A white leather bag with handle
across the top and mounted in brass
trimmings.
A beautiful set of crystal tumblers,
quite high, were decorated nearly the
full length with fern leaves cut quite
deep.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21
100000
BUSH $
THAT'S THE WHEAT
CROP IN WESTERN
CANADA THIS YEAR
.!}ySSE
FassaS11

GOO 600 bushels OF OATS
and II COX, 900 bushels of barley means CON
tinuation Of good times for the farmers OF west
ern Canada.
Free farms, big drops, low taxes. healthy
climate, good churches and schools, spienoao
railway service.
The Canadian Government offers 16o acres OF
land free to every settler willing and able to
connolly with the Homestead Regulations.
Advice and information may be obtained iree
Grafton. Ottawa. Canada or from authorized
Canadian Government Agent-W v; Bennea'
sol New York Life Bnilding Omaha, NeofasAa.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21
WOMEN7s NEGLECT
SUFFERING THE UREPENALTy
Health Thus Lost Is Restored by Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

How many women do you know who
are perfectly well and strong2 We
hear every day the same story over and
over again. I do not feel well am
SO tired all the time!'
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-09-21

The Philippine commission has
adopted a resolution favoring the
scheme of the Hawaiian Planters as
ISOLATION to transport Filipino labor
ers and their families to Hawaii to
work on the sugar plantations.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
Resembles Abraham Lincoln.

Dr. William r. Hemler, recently made
physician 10 the District charities bureau
TO succeed DR.. Percy F. Smith, bears a
striking resemblance to President Abra-
ham Lincoln So marked is this. in
fact, that visitors TO the District build
ing often inquire whether any relation
exists between the young physician and
the martyred President. DR.. Hemler,
though not quite so tall as was Presi-
dent Lincoln has the same general cast
Of features and the same kindly express
sion in his dark. deep-set eyes. whioh
were said TO have been the Presidents
most distinguishing feature, and which
attracted to him most of his warmest
admirers. IL can be truly said that
this last fact is repeated in DR. Hemler S
case. for since his appointment 10 give
medical care 20 the Districts poor he
has without exception won the con-
fldence OF his charges
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
Trrck Company,s Pet Do.

Truck Company No. 2 lays claim 70
one OF the most interesting pets iu the
department. II Is Mack. said 70 be
one OF the wlsest dogs in the whole city.
Mack is Of mongreI breed, with the body
Of a bulldog. the face Of a bird dog
and the looping ears Of several Of the
fine blooded species. Moreover 'Mack"
seems 20 have derived remarkable traits
from all his ancestors and 10 have PRO
fitted from the several strains Of good
blood which flow in his arteries. Mack5
prevailing color IS a pale yellow with a
white breast and some white markings
which help TO give him a distinguished
appearance. But # half that IS told Of
Mack's accomplishments IS true. the
mascot Of Truck has no streak OF
yellow IN his charactel. When Mack Is
hungry he hunts up his basket and trots
of sedately 10 one OF the nearby grocery
stores and gets his food which he al
ways brings back TO the quarters 20 eat
Mack has a running account at the
stores OF two grocerymen. which the
company pays at intervals. The dog
viii also take his basket and bring to
bacco. cigars. or cigarettes from the
tobaccouists. He will 90 90 the drug
store for medicine and run on eTrands
10 any Of the fremen's homes 10 carry
or fetch bundles.
OF course. Mack runs 10 all the
fires, and on such occasions he set ms
10 bring back from some ancestral
source a peculiar ability. like that Of
the hound. 10 make more noise than
the Clang OF the truck bell. the clatter
OF the horse hoofs upon the pavement
or the rattle Of the wheels over the
car tracks. From the time the alarm
sounds until the driver brings up at the
scene OF the fire Mack literally
makes Rome howl. When the men are
drilling. Mack also takes a hand
and 20 his other accomplishments he
Is able 70 mount a twenty-five foot lad
der and go in at a third story window.
Mack Is Ave years old and was
raised by Captain Martin from puppy
hood