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The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1907-05-10
VERY MUCH "WAHoo."
Railway Brotherhood Officials Throw
"Bull Con" at, Members.

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If the daily newspapers of Lincoln
know what they are talking about and
tell the truth, three or four railroad
brotherhoods ought to get together and
gently but firmly whisper a few words
into the ears of some of the brother
hood officials. According to the daily
paper G. w. Balton, chairman of the
brotherhood of locomotive engineers
iof Ottumwa, Ia; B. Stricken. chair
man of the brotherhood of railway
trainmen of Illinois and NJ. c. Allen,
chairman Of the brotherhood of loco
motive firemen, were in Lincln last
Sunday and addressed joint meeting
of their brotherhoods at A. o. y. w.
hall. According to the Journal these
eminent visitors
urged railroad men to make an ef-
fort to earn the increased pay granted
by the roads; to repay the company
for the effort it has made in behalf Of
the men, and to do their duty in every
other way toward their employers"
"Wahoo!" Which is Injun for some
thing else,
Make an effort to earn the increased
ipay!" Wouldn't that jar you? Are
Messrs. Balton, Stricken and Allen
representing the managers or are they
representing the brotherhoods? If
they have been quoted correctly one
would imagine that their salaries were
paid by the railroad managers, and
that their duties consisted in seeing
to it that the railroads were held up
as model employers.
Make an effort to earn the in
creased pay granted by the rail
roads,.
o, "B. s. Which is an abbrevia-
ton for butter scotch
Why are not these officers, who are
paid by the men in the Overalls, Wis
| iting the railroad managers and urging
them to- pay the increased wage
earned by the men? Would they
have the men in the overalls believe
that railroads are elemosynary insti-
buttons and the railroad officials
philanthrOphists who are in business
merely to give people chance to earn
wages? 1t is right and proper that
these brotherhood officials should urge
the members to do their duty in
every way toward their employers. .
That is what every honest emp]ye will
do. But the men were earning that
Increased pay long before they got
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1907-05-10
THE CARPENTERS
Have Amended Their Fair List, Which
Is Published elsewhere.

The Carpenters and Joiners have
amended their fair list, and the new
list appears elsewhere in this issue.
1t will be noted that one or two names
have been stricken from the list,
while several changes are made IN
firm names. The list as it now aI-
pears is correct up to date.
One contractor is under investiga
ton. it being charged that ne has a
habit of taking contracts and then let
ting another do the work with nom
union men.
Special called meeting next Tues
day evening.
The meeting last Tuesday night was
bers were added to the rolls. Work
continues good and the prospects for
a busy season were never better.
Racine, Wis, carpenters secured
their demands and the threatened
strike on May 1 did not take place.
Paterson, N. j., carpenters struck
on May / for raise from $3.50 to 81
a day. A thousand men are out
At Newark. N. J., 1900 carpenters
struck on May l for an increase OF
|2H cents an hour, making the mini
mum so cents.
Al Denver on May / union mi11men
and woodworkers went on strike to
enforce the closed shop. A sympa
thetic strike in the building trades is
| Threatened
About a hundred Milwaukee car
penters are on strike for an increase
of 21a cents an hour.
| Two hundred carpenters at Wilm
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1907-05-10
sLAcksMITHs ORGANIZE.

The Blacksmiths and Helrers In
railroad employ in this vicinity have.
organized and secured "a charter from
the international The organization
was perfected two weeks ago. and at
the meeting last Saturday night
twelve or fifteen additional names
were added 10 the roll. The new
union starts off with every prospect Of
success, and The Wageworker con-
graduates the members upon their
good sense in getting together.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1907-05-10

ington, Del, are on strike for an in
crease from 40 to 45 cents an hour.
Philadelphia daily newspapers,
speaking of the great May day labor
parade in that city, unanimously give
the carpenters credit for the largest
turnout and the finest appearance
while ON the march
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1907-05-10

We cary an exclusive assortment
of Ladies' and Misses ready-to-
wear Skirts, in a variety of hand
some new styles, made of this sea-
sons choicest materials, imported
or domestic Atwood woresteds and
mixtures; they show the distinction
of men tailoring and perfect fit.
Compare our prices with whai
you ordinarily pay.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1907-05-10

Fine Wolfe, Chiffon, PaEama and
Taffeta Silk; low priced at $3.50
and $12.50: 5-day special. .$1o.95
Fine Wolfe, Chiffon, Panama; low
priced. at $500 70 $3.50; o-uay
special .$7.95
Have your choice of Wolfe and
Panama, 1886, $3.50 Skirts. for
days at. .$4.95
Black Serge, full satin-lined, close
fitting; S day special. ..... .$7.95
Wool Check Novelty Box Coats;
velvet-trimmed; S day spe-
cial $4.95
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10

cent of all it's tonnage Is furnished by the state of Alabama, thus showing that the average density of traffic in the state of Alabama Is 50 per cent greater than the average density over it's whole line. While it is true that anout 76 per cent of the tonnage furnished by this state is low revenue producing, 1t Is also true that this tonnage costs vastly less than the average cost of moving all tonnage and 1t is susceptible of proof that the net earning on this class of business is ap- proximately as great as on their average business.
 Tt will hardly be seriously contended that the Louisville and Nashville road, having made the revenue as indicated above in the past three or four years has during that time been handling only it's Alabama business at a very slight profit or none at all.
 With the above figures before us, it is manifest that the claim of the Louis vile and Nashville road that the slight reduction of some 1 or per cent in it's Alabama revenue made in order to give reasonable rates to the farming, manu- featuring and mercantile business of the state, Is confiscatory! Such claim is evil dently merely technical"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10
JORDAN ADVISES
 HOLDING COTTON
HE SAYS THE CROP IS SHORT OVER 100000 BALES AND THE STAPLE SHOULD BE WORTH 1s CENTS PER POUND.

Montgomery, November 9--(Special.) "It is not the part of wisdom to sell cotton on a downward market, and when the market is advancing cotton should be put on the market gradually, not in a way to depress the prices"
 This is the advice of President Har- vey Jordan of the Southern Cotton as- sociation, who arrived in the city this morning from Atlanta, and is registered at the New Exchange.
 The crop is short over a million bales and farmers should not sell with the present depressed market if they can avoid it." continued MT Jordan. "A J. Bustin, leading English cotton merchant, estimates the crop this year at 11,100,000 with a maximum of H. 712,000; and MT. Shepardson, the well known statistlcan, says the consump- tion of the country will not be less than 12,5O0,OO0
 The great bulk of the surplus claimed to have been carried over from last year of 6000 bales is of such character of low grade cotton that it will not be consumed by spinners at any price so long as they can get bet ter grades at even higher prices.
 As there was little of the better grades carried over, it places spinners of the world in position where they are dependent upon the crop of 1907 to meet the demands.
 And as the present crop will be at least one million bales less than the minimum demand estimated at the pre- sent time, 1t will be evident that the price to spot cotton must roll up to can be thoroughly made known to the world"
 Continuing MT Jordan said: "Haber- sham King of Newman, Ga..l last year estimated the crop at 13,000,000. This year MT. King estimates the crop at 11650000 bales and his estimates are seldom far wrong, more likely to be over than under the actual crop"
 MT. Jordan is here today in confer ence with President Seymour of the Alabama division of the Southern Cot ton association, and Mir. Gulledge, an other officer of the association, and MT. Gay, the head of the county associa- tiun. At conference held this morn ing an itinerary was arranged for a canvass of the state by the gentle men named in the interest of the asso- ciation
 q will return to Alabama in two weeks to begin a canvass of sotlh, east and middle Alabama, said MT. Jordan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10
FINANCIER'S VIEW
 OF BANK STATEMENT
ANALYSIS OF THE CHANGES IN THE CONDITION OF NEW YORK BANKS SHOWS HEAVY CASH LOSS FOR THE WEEK.

New York, November 9.-The F'inancier will say:
 The official statement of the New York associated banks showed highly important changes, as was expected would be the case from the operations of the banks during the week. The cash loss indicated the very decided change of more than $2600O,0O0 as compared with the previous week, then a loss of $SO.601 800 was reported, whereas last week the de- crease was only S4,313,00o.
 Deposits increased about $27, 100000 by comparison the previous week, then this item was increased $2S,014,9O0, and last week it disclosed a gain of $35, ,091, 200. Loans showed the smaller augmentation of $22, 900 in the week of November g. tho increase was $60, 800, which the last week 1t was s3S S63, 800. The decrease in reserve was less by "A 2-3 millions; in the previous week such decrease was sS7, ,6O5- 525, while last week 1t was S1S,0S 800. The deficiency in reserve, which last week was s51, ,625. was in the previous week $9S,SSS,S25, this was due to the changes in the above items and also to the in- crease in public deposits.
 It may be observed that the with holdings from the statement of Novem- Der of the separately reported amount of public deposits held by the banks was regarded as desirable. because there by such statement would agree in form with that in 1893, when clearing house loan certificates were last issued and when government deposits were included in general deposits. Hereafter, 1t should be stated, 1t is proposed to report the holdings of public funds separately. as had been the practice in recent years The increase In such deposits, compared with those reported October 25, has been $2502S, 600. The amount of reserve held below the legal requirements of 25 per cent in cash in general deposits last week was, as above shown, $51, ,924.635,
 But deductng from such general de- posits those of S73,0O2,2 200 public funds, the deficiency is s33 351 .575. With the increase in cash should be shown in cash should be shown in the current weeks bank statement, as the result of importations of gold from Europe the exhibit of Satur- day, November 16, will doubtless indi- cate a decided improvement in banking condition, indeed, the gold that was last week placed In the banks continued to make the statement that of rising aver ages, especially for cash. The percentage of reserve on general deposits shown by the statement of last week was 20.2 such percentage on deposits, less those of pub lie funds. was ELS. The bank state ment of June 26. 1893, the second week in which clearing house loan certificates were issued, showed a loss of $5,412, 800 in cash, of $S472,300 in deposits and a surplus reserve of 8, ,4S1 975; loans de- creased $4714,300.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10
DRINKING MEN NOT WANTED


 The above sign is now seen in many shops and offices in this city, because drinking men are unreliable.
 Competition Is too keen and life is too strenuous for an employer to keep men on his payroll whose nerves are unsteady and whose brains are not clear.
 Every line of business is beginning to close it's doors to drinking men.
 Drunkenness is a disease and like most diseases-has it's remedy. Orrine is the reliable treatment and Is sold under a positive guarantee to effect a cure or your money will be refunded. Orrine Is in two forms; No. l, which can be used without the patients knowledge in tea, coffee or food, and No. 2 for those who wish to be cured.
 The guarantee applies to both forms. Mailed in plain sealed package, on receipt of $1.0o. Write for free book let, mailed in plain sealed envelope. The Orrine Co, Washington. D. C., or JacobS Pharmacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10
NC. T.U. CONVENTION
 HOLDS BUSY SESSION
NATIONAL EVANGELISM ARE GIVEN MORE AuTHoRITY-lN. TEREsT IN MEETINGS IS VERY GREAT.

Nashville. Tenn, November 9.-(Spe- cial.l-At the second days session of the National w. c. T. U. A, now in conven- tion at Nashville. the constitution was amended so that national evangelists arc now members of the executive commit- tee. This means that there are 26 more members of the committee, and that it's character is more representative. The amendment was carried after a warm discussion by comfortable majority.
 At the night session of the convention. held in the great Ryman auditorium, the diamond medal oratorcal contest was held. There were seven young men and women in the contest, and it was opened by march of the contestants, led by Mrs A. E. Carman of Illinois, national superintendent. The contestants were from states as widely separated Geor- gia and Michigan. and the contest att tracted great attention. The medal was presented by Mrs. Culla J. Vayhinger. h. diana state president.
 The day sessions of the convention are being held in the First Presbyterian church, and the night sessions in, the Ryman auditorium, the largest hall in the south. IL has been packed at eVeTy meeting and the interest and enthusiasm is at white heat. eHF
 Various plans for the extension of the circulation and influence of the Union Signal" the official organ of the body. were discussed and it was decided to send 1t to a large number of governors and members of Congress in the future,
 At the afternoon session of the cons venton there were addresses by the na- tional organizers and lecturers and talks by national superlntendents. The prin- cipal address of the afternoon was made by Dr. J. N Mccormack, secretary of the Kentucky state board of health. He discussed the liquor problem from the medical standpoint.
 Many of the pulpits of the city will be occupied by visiting delegates tomorrow and tomorrow afternoon and in the even ing there will be great meetings at the Ryman auditorium The convention ser mon will be delivered by Miss Elizabeth w. Greenwood of New York, national evangelistic superintendent.
 Gen. A. s. Daggett. of the United States army. will deliver address on the In fuence of the Sale of Liquor in the Army Canteen" at the night session.
 It has been announced that the national officers of the w. c. T. '. for the ensu- ing year will be elected at the meeting Tuesday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10
In One Dollar, 7s,ooo Microbes.
From LesIie's Weekly.

F TOHl LeSll5 5 "ebhly.
 Clean money is the slogan of A. Greasy Morrison. who is endeavoring to create public sentiment which will rem der impossible the circulation of paper and mental currency which is tainted" in the literal sense of the word. He has had some bills and coins examined by a New York bacterlologist. and has found that one dirty bil such as IS handed you in change by your grocer or butcher. Is inhabited by 73,00o bacteria. Coins are less populous. dirty pennies averaging 26. and dimes 40 each. There is no means of tracing the history of this germ laden currency; a bill may be in the pocket of tuberculous sweat-shop tailor today. and in the dainty purse of mi- lionaire's wife tomorrow. The number of cases of mysterious illness due to this universal means of transmitting disease can only be guessed at, but physicians agree that 1t is enormous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10
BUSINESS MEN WANT
 NO LEGISLATION
AFTER A MEETING IN MoNTeoM- FRY AN APPEAL IS SENT OUT TO COMMERCIAL BODIES OF THE STATE.

Montgomery, November 9.-One hundred business men of Montgomery met at the Commercial club tonight and authorized President A. c. Forbes of that organi- zation to call mass meeting of busi- ness men to urge the legislature to post pone all legislation.
 In pursuance of the resolutions adopt ed the following telegram was sent to over 100 commercial organizations in Ala bama:
 Largely attended meeting of business men at Commercial club here. tonight called mass meeting of business men of entire state at Montgomery, Tuesday, November P, to appeal to the legislature to postpone all legislation until present financial depression has passed. You are urged to come and bring large delegation of influential business men. Important. Answer Monday indicating number of delegates. COMMERCIAL CLUB,
 By A. G. Forbes, President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10
NESBlTT EXPLAINS
 NEW RATE MEASURES
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1.)


 this 24 per cent tonnage, probably as much as 75 per cent, which would be IS per cent of their total tonnage in the state.
 Charges of Confiscatlon.
 "The claim of this railroad has been that the reduction on these articles was such as to reduce their revenues in this state to such an extent as to tend to the confiscation of their property. Admitting for the sake of argument that the reve- nue on this tonnage was reduced 30 per cent then the reduction would amount to 30 per cent of IS. or 5.4 per cent of their total business in the state. The fal- lacy of their claim as to confiscation is realized when the following statement to their stockholders, under date of June 30. 1906, is considered. In this statement they show, on page 6. net income for the year $6, 34S, ,S7451; they also show that their total operating expenses were $30,- 933, 463.1 On page of the same report under improvement account the follow ing statement is made: Expenditure for equipment and for Improvements and ad- ditions to property during the fiscal year charged to operating expenses are as follows. The amount of these improve ments charged to operating expenses Is $2,5S6 630. 4s. Since these Improvements have been charged into the $3O, coo, COO of operating expenses and deducted from their gross income in arriving at their net in- come is s6,000,000 We add this amount to the net income as stated on page 16, as well as an item of s1000o0 shown on page Il as appropriate to reserve account for depreciation of nine tracks. but which, while charged to operating expenses, was not used, and therefore is still in the treasury. Also an item of S39, ,000 appro- priated to reserve account and charged to operating expenses in excess of tho amount used in reserve account for the operating year. Adding these three items together-net Income. S6,34S 374.51; inn provements and additions to property, $2,5S6,630 4S. and unexpended reserve, $lS9, ,o00-we have s9.074,004.99 as the real net income of the road as shown by their statement to the stockholders. this amount remaining after paying all in- fixed charges of all sorts.
 Their capital stock Is s60, ,0OO.000; it is, therefore, a simple calculation to see that for 1905-6 This statement also shows While the full figures for 1906-7 have not been analysed, it is true that both the gross income of this line and it's net income increased over the same figures for 1905-6 This statement is also shows that besides Issuing stock dividends In the past five years and making vast im- provements and additions to the prop erty--as much as $, 100000 In the two years from 1904 to 1906, that they have, since June 30, 1903, increased their surplus from SS, ,292 710.2S to SIS loo 045 S2 or slightly less than $10000. GOO in three years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10
The Western Way.

From Puck.
 We are being shown through by the butler. a magnificent fellow, who had been in the family of the ancient owners all his life.
 ITO think, we sighed 'of this old castle being sold to a rich American"
 Of course we didn't expect the butler to join. openly. in our regret. since ne was retained by the new proprietor But we read his face, as he pointed out the ghosts walk. .
 "The ghost doesn't walk any more' we ventured, sadly.
 "Ah. but it does, as never before in my time," exclaimed the butler, jinslins some coins in his pocket, rather com fortably, it would seem, to tell the truth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10
Girl Knew the coIors.

Reading (Penn.) Cor. Chicago Tribune. When Miss R. L. Hoy was being ex- amlned as to her fitness for a position as telegraph operator, Division Operator Johnson asked her the color of piece of ribbon.
 That is cerise," said Miss Hoy. T just bought hat of that color, trimmed with a veil of crushed violet"
 What's this?',
 That Is Alice blue"
 Johnson recovered slowly, but was game for another effort.
 What would you call this?" he asked. Nile green"
 And all these years we thought they were red, blue and green' he sighed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10
Hunting Up Statistics.

From Harpers Weekly.
 What does your father do to earn his living asked New York principal of j pupil who was being admitted.
 Pleas, ma am, he doesn't live with us. mamma supports me-"
 Well, then, how does your mother earn her living?"
 "She gets paid for staying away from papa" replied the child. artlessly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10
Moruan for Prohibition

Decatur, November 9.-(Special. )-Six- teen precincts out of twenty-five gave 1444 for prohibition and 2lS against. to- day The nine remaining precincts are small, and all will give majorities for prohibition. Majority Decatur 1S6 for, 49 against; New Decatur. 409 for, Ill against Danville and Valhemora cast all their ovtes for prohibition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10
Enoaoement Announced.

Eufaula. November 9.--(Special.) )- The engagement of James F. Methvin and Mrs. Mary Lou Roberts of this city is announced and the wedding will be solemnized at the home of the pros pective brides parents, Mir. and Mrs B. B. Mckenzie, Tuesday evening at S:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10
Much Impressed.

From the Baltimore American.
 Professor of Natural History Cat the Zoo)-In the animal creation, some of the works of nature fill us with awe and ad- miration for their stupendous size and weight and the colossal proportions on which they are modelled. Here. for in- stance, is the hippopotaums-
 Giggly Pupil-Ain't he cute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10
Remarkable Nowadays

From the Philadelphia Press
 That's a remarkable child of Good ley's."
 ''Think so? He struck me as being very ordinary and quiet sort of kid"
 Exactly. He is quiet and he always
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10

an effort to down the farmers union, Mr. Hanson said: 'If the Standard Oil company, the meat packers and other corporations had as much money as the President would never have had these investigations.
 MT. Lusk asked if he would tell how much money he gave to the campaign about It.
 Mr. Long of Butler asked if these amounts were charged to operating ex- penses
 T couldn't tell you how many counts we charge It." was the reply.
 The incident created much laughter. MT. Hanson said he had been as frank as possible with the committee.
 MT. Nesbtt Called.
 Railroad Commissioner Nesbitt being in the hall was called on for testimony. He said that the bills about which there Is complaint were drawn to meet conditions that heed attention. The ratio of rates on the Southern and the Louisville and Nashville are about the same. He denied that the result would be to raise sie rates He said that the roads had been classified not from any prejudice. but from information in the hands of the committee and that the bills were drawn with a view of giving all interests the best showing possible.
 After the session the meeting broke up and the members prepared to weigh the testimony offered. No action was taken at this time. It is expected that tho members will be able to get together on a report in a few hours.
 A J. Reilly of Birmingham appeared before the committee and said that he wished to bring delegation before them a little later. Chairman Overton said there was no objection, but he did not think 1t would be right to continue the