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The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-11-14

The Department of Justice has
decided that railroad workers are
In the unskilled labor class and
cannot be imported into the United
States under the alien contract law.
The Oklahoma State Federation
of Labor at its recent meeting
adopted resolution in favor of
woman suffrage, and proposes to
make this a test question in sun
porting candidates.
With its 100000 votes the 4
L OF Il. can swing the election of
PRESIDENT of the United States eth.
or way. Remember this, fellow
workers, and be prepared to swing
list. Joseph Union.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-11-14
A ROSTER OF NoTABLEs.
Labor Well Represented In National
Civic Federation.

Labor Well Repre- rted In National
Civic Federation.
The labor representatives in the Civ
&c federation comprise Samuel Com
pcrs, president of the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor; John Mitchell, presi-
dent of the United Mine Workers OF
America; Warren S. Stone, grand chief
International brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Engineers; 4. Il. Garretson, grand
chief International Order of Railway
Conductors; James Duncan. general
secretary international Association of
Granite Cutters; Daniel ]. Keefe, pres
ident International Association of
Longshorcmeu; Z. II. Morrissey, grand
ma jter of brotherhood OF Railroad
Trainmen; William d. Mahon, presi-
dent of AmalSamated Association of
Street Railway Employees of America;
Timothy Healy, president Internation-
al brotherhood of Stationary Firemen;
William !. Bowen. president BrickIay-
ers and Masons' International union;
j. j. Hannahan. grand master Broth
erhood of Locomotive Firemen: James
O'Connell. president international As
ISOLATION of Machinists; John L. TobIn.
general president Boot and Shoe Work.
ers' union; Joseph +. Valentine. presi-
dent Ironmolders' Union OF North
America; James NJ Lynch, president
International Typographical union;
Dennis a. Hayes, president Glass Bot
tie Blowers International association
and William Huber, president United
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiu-
ers of America. OF these Mr. Com
pers IS first vice president and Mr.
Mitchell IS chairman of the trade gree
ment committee. Samuel &. Donnelly
of New York Typographical union. No
6, is the secretary of the federation.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-11-14
LOFTY RuMANIIARlaHIsm.
How Australia Provides For Her
Orphan chiIdren.

no" Australia Provides For Her
Orphan Children.
NO section OF the globe has made
more pronounced forward strides along
she path of lofty huInanitariauisIn. of
Justiee and wise craftsmanship than
New zealand and Australia
II II De u mark OF farseefnC states
Eaanship TO make conditions favorable
LOT All the wealth creators of n land
10 own their homes, 10 be happy and
Sontented under just rule, New Yea
anu hoids the palm among nations
for true craftsmanship.
II the wise state. couSider!na. her. fu-
lure interests and the sacred rights of
the most helpless mites within her
borders, proceeds jealousy TO guard
protect and foster the helpless orphans
IN order that they may grow TO man
mood and womanhood under conditions
favorable to moral unfoldment. then
Australia is In this respect mt least u
reader among wise states fol here rho
orphans whom the state has to care
TOT are not crowded together In houses
OF aSyiurls or reared under machine.
IKE rules during the most plastic wears
or their lives, but the state paws for
the board of each child in n home that
mas peeii thoroughly investigated with
reference to the moral atmosphere. the
standard of living and other things
vitality important for the child's well
being.
The child is not permitted in any
nome where poarders are taken. The
state aims to provide for each one n
true home At short intervals the
carefully selected commissioners in
Nestisate to find out if the child Is hap
by. healthy and developing as it
should. When he Is thirteen years OLD.
he Is appreuticed TO learn some useful
trade. and the state keeps rigid super
vision over him till he reaches the age
of twenty-one.
AS result the development of the
orphan is in all respects similar TO
that OF child enjoying ordinary home
relations, and in many instances the
foster parents and the child become al
most If not quite as deeply attached
as though the little one had been born
into the home where it Is adopted.
Here we see civilization DIossoming in
governmental action.-Arena.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-11-14
Notice To Take Dispositions.

To GORDON BRYANT,
Take Notice-That on the ard, day of
December, A. ID. 1907. between the hours
OF o clock A. NJ. and 4 O'Clock p. NJ. at
the Law Office of r. Z. Robertson in the
City of Charleston in Kanawha County
west Virginia, will take the deposition
OF myself and others, to be read in evil
dence in my behalf in a certain suit in
Shancery now pending in the Circuit
Court for the County of Kanawlla and
State of West Virginia. in which am
Plaintiff and you are Defendant
IT from any cause the taking of said
deposition shall not be commenced or
completed on the day aforesaid, the same
shall be continued from day to day. or
from time TO time at the same place, and
between the same hours, until the same
shall be completed.
MARGERY BRYAN,
T.. T.. Robertson, Sol BY Counsel
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-11-14
General Labor Notes.

The Hod Carriers and Building
Laborers' Union of Kansas City,
Mo-, has bought ground and will
build its own meeting hall.
The Junior Order American Me-
chan1cs, at their recent convention
resolved to have the union label
put on all its printed matter.
The Farmers Union of Mississ-
lppl. has entered politics and two
members of that organization will
make the race for the lower house.
In a decision recently rendered
by Justice Stafford of the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia,
the right to issue an unfair list was
/ Upheld and decided to be legal.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-11-14
Special Notice.

At the urgent request of
many of our patrons who were
late in starting in to get up a
watch club, we will extend the
time of our Special Club Offer
until Christmas Day. And
will give club raisers credit for
both new and old subscribers,
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-11-14
The Kindly EmnIover-

Gents" said the boolikeeper on La
Dor day, 81 approached the boss last
week and said humbly:
Sir. ! have been In your employ
now six years, and have worked
diligently and have taken the livcllest
interest in the welfare of the firm.
My salary, however,
''The boss patted me on the shoulder
and smiled in Il kindly fashion.
"'Have no fear. Jones' he interrupt
ed. If you continue to do your duty
faithfully your salary will not be re-
duced-' New Orleans Times-Demo-
Graf
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-11-14
Star Restaurant Re-Opened

r. L. Washington, tho well
known hotel and restaurant man
has leased the Star Restaurant at
10 Summers street, and has remod
died and refurniShed it throughout.
and has one of the most up-to- date
restaurants and lodging houses
in the city.
He extends a cordial invitation to
his old friends and patrons and the
public III general to call on him
when in search of first class accom-
modations.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-11-14
Gordon Bryan. Defendant,
In Chanccry

The object of this suit is to obtain a
divorce from the bonds of niatrimony.j
This day came the Plaintiff by her At
!orney; and on her motion, and it appear
ing by affidavit filed, that the Dcf,ndant
is nonresident of this State, it is order
ed that he do appear within one month,
after the date of the first publication
hereof, and do what is necessary to pro.
tcct his interest in the suit.
Teste: ID. NJ. Shirley, Clerk.
f. L. ROBERTSON, Sol.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-11-14
Notice to Unions.

The Labor Argus wants to
print all the news interesting
TO the various local unions in
the State, also all labor news
OF interest. The secretaries
OF the locals can greatly assist
in this work by mailing news
and notices to us. All copy
for succeeding issues should
be in the office not later than
Tuesday OF each week, and
should be written on one side
OF the paper only.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-11-14
Order of Publication.

STATE BIZ WEST VIRGINIA. KANAw1IA
COUNTY, IS:
=, AT Rules held in the Clerks Office of
the Circuit Court of Kanawha co,utv on
the first Monday in the month of Novem-
Der, 1907:
hargory Bryan, Plaintiff,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-06-13
MCDeVitt'S Store
SPECIAL
Shoes |! Shoes /! (!
Shoes /!

Ladies and Misses Oxiords ol
every description.
A special line Of White and
Tennis Oxfords. Remember we
carry FIRST quality only,
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b, ADELE TALiArLRRo PAGE.

~ 7 had been busy day at Genera
ATOMS headquarters Indeed
those were all busy days IN th'
Il weeks that Immediately followe,
the battle OF shiloh. the taking OF Is
land No. 10 and the later occupation b,
General Pope OF Corinth
Ia the heart OF the little city oi
Jackson. Tenn. General Alton had es
tablished bis headquarters. AZ his desl
here, hong after taps had sounded, hi,
lights gave evidence that when IN,
men in the ranks are asleep uneasy Il
still the head OF the officer In com
I mand.
An orderly noiselessly entered the
room where General Alton was at hi,
desk silently he saluted and waited
/ for some sign Of recognition. He had
10 wait some minutes before General
Alton. without looking up from his let
tiers. said. "Well. orderlyf'
Colonel Curtis presents his compli-
ments TO General Alton. begs to report
matters OF importance and asks an i'm.
mediate interview"
The general laid down bis pen.
"Show him In. orderly"
rose. and the two grave faced men
looked questioningly ut each other In
those days matters OF importance"
generally stood for disaster and neces-
sity for quick action.
General Alton" the crisp voice Of
Colonel Curtis began. "a prisoner a
spy. has been arrested attempting To
pass the lines. In the search In his
shoes were found concealed com.
pIete and thorough drawing OF the
strengthened Notifications Of Corinth
and papers bearing information on sup
plies, condition OF men, etc"
The general turned to the speaker Il
face full OF interest. That's bad, Colo
mel Curtis, very bad Tell me some
thing OF the personality of the prison
err"
II did not see him until the papers
had been discovered and the evidence
of his being spy established lie is
mere boz, not more than twenty years
old. am sure. He has been soldier
OF that am conyinced-a good blood
runs IN his veins think him u native
OF this section OF Tennessee. His &C.
cent indicates that"
'You ordered the searchr'
mo: Captain Lawton did"
''The specifications and papers were
found In his shoesf'
Yes. general, hidden between false
sole"
General Alton looked gravely straigh.
In front Of him. He was thinking deep.
ly Colonel Curtis was no sensational.
lst, and he had suggested a serious
charge In this interview.
The specifications and detail Of an
important supply point within the pos
session OF the Union forces, under care.
ful guard and strict martial law, were
now In the hands Of this spy OF the en-
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-06-13

man OF honor. You must be your
own Judge whether In this case you
can In honor reveal what we ask you
to. Life would not compensate you for
dishonor. Be your own judge, 1t Is
only fair to tell you that II you refuse
can do nothing for you. The usual
order OF military law must take its
course. will give you an hour to con-
sider the matter In all Its features.
Orderly, show Mr.. Dabney into another
room and order the guard to remain
outside Of the door. II the prisoner
wishes to speak to me at any time. he
Is to be brought to me-"
Seton Dabney bowed and saluted and
passed out with the orderly. Alone In
the empty room, he faced the sltua-
ton. At twenty years the thought OF
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-06-13

life Is sweet beyond words. He had
bought for gold the Information he
must give his life for. The traitor was
utterly unworthy Of his silence but be
had given his word.
Far AWAY, over the brown fields, his
eyes and thoughts Travelled. His home,
his mother aud father and happy boy
hood passed Ia quick review In his
surging thoughts. Could he save his
lifei Was this his one chance?
He had prayed for an answer. He
seemed to hear his fathers voice CIV
Ing II In the same loving, gentle voice
that was part Of his whole life, and
the words were familiar with long.
happy years Of memories. 1T Is not
worth while to gain n desired end by
an undesired means, my son. II Is not
worth while for Dabney"
"No! God helping me, no!' the boy
cried aloud In his anguish 1T Is not
worth whilcr'
: "Corporalv' called voice from the
room. The key turned, and the guard
entered. Seton Dabney turned set
face TO the soldier In blue. Il wish TO
speak TO General Alton at once"
A moment later the prisoner stood In
his old place. General Alton was now
alone. He saluted and waited.
you have made a decision. Mr. Dab.
beyi Think WE'LL" the older man went
ON. before you answer. There Is still
time to consider. You can extend the
hour"
Clear and strong came the answer:
Il thank you, General Alton; DO not
wish more time. II Is sa:er for me TO
answer now. ! have decided
The head was raised with a little
gesture Of pride Il am an American
and Tennesseean. ! must die so tina,
neither will he ashamed Of me. ] can
not give any Information
The words were said simply He
hesiiated one moment AID then spoke
again; ALLOW me. General Alton. 70
fay the persons you claim sold nle Ia.
formation were not TrnneSseeaas.
would have shot them myself had such
teen the case thank you fof your
Kindness to me. could not break my
word"
Genegnl Alton rose. He cnmc 20 the
hoy aud beiA nut bt. hand There wng
. strange look Of sorrow M hls face.
MY boy" be said softly. "syaSe day
perhaps yoar father and viii meet
again You did not get your honorable
mention that day at Shiloh. You have
won Il now"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-06-13

LOOKED euEsIiosisoLf AT EAoh oihhA
smy, The specifications and supply de
tall had been surprise In their man
ner OF making TO this trained soldier.
In his long experience with men Gen
,rai Alton had never found that nn-
Trained hands did these 'hihss Wen
ihe prisoner was mere po! "i.h no
likelihood OF experience OF pfaetice III
lhis work
lou pase your opihioh eh..'.s /,
Ioi"he' 'ufus' oh 'pe .u'a'
a""ss anu '"e p''''''"'
prisoner .,. -
seu.ia'' a." ~
'iu.e' ''a, Wy S..sn -, 4, -
~ WIN ''a'. ~ ,"a,,.,', aa.,,a.
n', ''o's 80 s,,u, q ~ ,ha
~, o',,,a -, ,oss,,,ly nave an
80, - ,r,orma,Io, contained In
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'"c 80, pa cr-,,. wa,,oa ,.,.,,,y ,p,,,
-. ,aa.t en,.h.a his r,orr .ns nm,
- ."s aa, a.nars hscs ,r,o ,ha A.. .rsr
~ .ar,,, ,'anL ,n NJ, cb.,, With a
no,.,,,,i grave ,sce 7, wsx even,.
AbgskAAs't 49, '"Nf = -
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-06-13
is
Not Proof.

You might think from the
!. description in the catalogue
that the Carriage was just
what you want.
But you can't see the
paint, you cant test the
springs, you cant feel OF the
upholstering, and you cant
sit on the seat.
But come to our repository.
There are nearly 200 jobs
to select from, and you can
buy with your eyes open.
Our line of Business and
Pleasure Vehicles Is the
largest in Vermont and the
prices are what you expected
to pay.
Good Harness also.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-06-13
On or before July /
This hull town will
Remove
10
Maximum
Three miles down tho road.

my name" chuckled Bradley as the
horses moved on. Suppose we cele-
brate by making bonfire of tho
town."
''That'll be good site for you TO
build when you marry Nancy" chuc-
kled the colonel-"that IL, II you still
want her"
''Ifr echoed Bradley. ut was to
gain her that worked 10 hard"
You've earned her" assured tho
colonel. I'm proud Of you, my boy"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-06-13
Don't Trust 10 Your Eye.

In spite OF the growth OF knowledge
old Illusions about wild animals still
hold their own. To begin with. tho
belief that tho human eye can control
4 wild creature IL held by many people
and intelligent people. too-notwith.
standing the many proofs In evidence
against II. II Is true that any man
risks his life every time hs turns his
back on wild animals. but not on nc.
count of bis eyes being turned away.
II IL because the animal is trsacherous
and knows by instinct that anything
with its back turned toward II is de-
fenseiess. Snakes are looked upon aS
evil at all times. but In nearly every
case tho attack y made from sheer
nervousness. No creature II more nerv.
0uu than d snake
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-06-13
SUITABLE WEDDING GIFTS

Why not Fine Table Linens for We'd
ding Presents. Here is an opportunity
|, to buy Fine Linen Damask of extra good
quality in Irish and German make
with Napkins TO match at very reason
able prices.
We were fortunate to secure these
Linens before the advance in price.
Separate Table Cloths in 10 and
x IL in size in Pretty Floral Designs
with Border all round. and 5-8 and ga
Napkins to match.
A Fine Assortment
insLunch Cloths, Tray Cloths. Fringed
and Hemstiched Napkins, Fringed and
Hemstiched Doylies3 and Side Board
Covers.
Fancy Towels.
A complete line Of Fancy Towels of
Superior Quality, Hemsttched and EN-
broidered in Beautiful Designs and Pat
terms.
We sell our goods on their merit and it is thereby we
have gained our reputation at
THE FASHIONABLE EMPORIUM OF RUTLAND.
ROSS-HuntreSSCO.
Corner West and Grove Streets,
Rutland, Vermont
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-06-13
W.C.LandOn&C
Rutland, Vt.

We can HI up the titles and the con.
tracts In the morning"
He strolled out, but the colonel did
not resume his work. He wheeled
about, staring into the fire.
II was twelve mile drive 10 tho
county seat, where the papers were re.
corded, and as they drove home In the
twilight Of the noxt evening tho colo
mel refined In his horse IN front OF Mini.
mum. Across the front OF the Palace
was an oilcloth sign which read:
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-06-13

\ 7 had been q busy day at General
ATOMS headquarters Indeed,
those were all busy days IN the
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-02

Suitable eyeglasses are reported to have re-
Gently cured victim of severe epileptic attacks,
after he had undergone two surgical operations
with no relief. The patients own conviction
that his eyes had something to do with his treu-
BILE was entirely disregarded as quite contrary
to all previous experience.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-02

Solar Observation-Disclosures Grain-Left
Handed Lobeters-An Artificial Face
Bending ofthe Land by Storms Eczeme
from Dentrinces--A Workshop Iele-
phone-A Drop in Liquid-Epilepsy from
Eye-6train.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-02
OHEsAPEAKE STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
"cHESAPEAKE LINE"

"CHESAPEAKE LINE"
ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMERS "CO-
LUMBIA" AND "AUGUSTA.'
For OLD POINT COMFORTS and NORFOLK,Va
Steamers leave Baltimore daily Except Sun
day. at $50 P. NJ, and arrive Old Point Comfort
at 8 A. NJ. and Norfolk at IT'S A. M. where con-
necton is made with the Rail Lines for all points
"YORK RIVER LINE"
ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMERS CHAR
LOTTE" and BALTIMORE"
For WEST POINT and RICHMOND, Va.
Steamers leave Baltimore daily Except Sum
day. at p. NJ, and arrive West Point at T.4S A.
NJ, and Richmond at $40 A. M.
Steamers leaving Baltimore on Mondays, We'd
nesdays and Fridays, and leaving West Point on
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, call at
Gloucester Point, Clements and Almonds, and
steamers leaving Baltimore on Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays and West Point on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays, call at Yorktown and
Clay Bank weather permftting.)
PIERS Is & 10 LIGHT STREET WHARF.
Through Tickets to all points may be secured,
baggage checked and staterOOms reserved from
the City Ticket Offices, I19 E. Baltimore street,
ARTHUR w. ROBSON, Agent, 127 e. Baltimore
street, or the General Offices. Light and Lee
streets, Baltimore. Md.
REUBEN FOSTER, E.. CHISM,
General Manager General Passenger Agent.
T. H. MCDANIEL, Asst. GENT Passenger Agt.
Mch. 30-tf
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-02

IT Is officially reported that vessels in the
United States Navy have conversed with each
other by wireless telephones up to twelve
miles. The discovery, which was accidental,
promises wireless conversation over much
longer distances.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-02

MORE TURs are now produced in the United
States than at any former time, the place of
beaver, offers and buffalo having been taken
by minks foxes, skunks and muskrats. The
best fur dressers are the Germans, though
most of the skins they treat are imported. 1t
is an art that should be studied in this country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-11
LIKE SE4 POSTOFFTCES.
Postal officials Here Dec'D Their
Threatened DisCOntinuanCc.

The threatened dscortinuance on January next
OF the postoffces on the North German Lloyd
and Hamburg American lines was not pleasing
news at the postoffice yesterday, which would be
seriously affected by such change. Acting Post
master Morgan said that # the big German lines
were una bic 10 make an arrangement with tho gov
ernments of the United States and Germany. by
which the po5tof1ces the vessels of their
lines would he continued, Il me3nt more labor at
the postoffCe
More important than that. the absence o. sea
postofices on the German liners would cause delays
Of from several hours to half day In the delivery
Of city mail. and this would te serious incon-
venience and annoyance 10 business mon, as the
Postmaster General has pointed out.
on such Of the Transatlantic liners maintain
postofices AZ present the mail Is sorted on tn"
trip across the and placed I'm sacks sorted
for the various destinations Just as 1t would 90 at
the general postohice in this city When the
steamship reaches port the out Of town mail IS
sent directly TO the railroad terminals Should the
postotfices he discontinued, II would lie neCes-
sary take the whole consignment OF mail ia the
general postoffce and sort ana distribute It. This
would mean a delay of hours even in the delivery
Of city mail. while il would prevent the prompt
transmission of mails TO various points In the
United States owing to the impossibility of max
Ing proper train connections
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-11

cred banding which suggests Oriental colorinS
and design and which is edged with narrow plain
braid. The Jacket. however. is suited 10 every sea
sonable material. while il can also be reled upon
to be- correct for the early autumn which, AFTER
all. is not far off.
The quantity Of material required for the medium
size is "a yards q or = IA yards ~ inches vice
with 81. yards Of banding ~ inches wide ana II
yards OF braid TO trim inustTa ed
The pattern, No 5,721, is cut in sizes for 81 81.
90, 30. 80 and ~ inch bust measure.
The pattern will be sent TO any address on re-
ceipt Of 10 cents. Please give pattern number and
bust distinctly. Address Pattern Depart
ment, NewTork Tribune. II in hurry for pat
tern send extra two-cent stamp. and we will
mail by letter postage in sealed envelope