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The San Francisco call., 1907-02-03

Council of Pittsburg and vicinity, to
replace the old Machinery Trades AL
lance. which took In trades only in
timately connected with machinery.
The new organization will aim to COM
bat the efforts of the Manufacturers
Association in the industries repre-
sented to force the open-shop principle
The organizations that have taken the
initiative in the matter are the Inter
national Association of Machinists,
brass workers, inside electrical work
ers, stationary engineers, stationary
fremen and boilermakers. 1t is the
purpose of the new council to pass
upon all wage scales of the affiliated
unions, which, when indorsed, will be
supported by all the locals.
The Retail Clerks Union of Butte is
moving to have all stores in that city
close by p. m. Over 500 members were
present at the last meeting, and a vote
being taken the local decided to push
the matter to a f1nality. It is under
stood that many of the proprietors are
not averse to the innovation.
William ]. Smith, for years presi-
dent of the American Flint Glass
Workers Union, died suddenly last
Monday in Pitsburg. Mr.. Smith was
widely KNOWN III OdAdUd DIS well as IN
the United States.
The hodcarriers in the vicinity of
Pittsburg will ask for an increase of
IA cents an hour, to take effect May /.
They are now receiving 30 cents an
hour for an eight-hour day.
Robert Whitaker, formerly pastor of
the Twenty-second-str Baptist
Church, Oakland, will lecture IN Equal
fly Hall, 139 Albion avenue, this even
ing at o'clock, his subject being,
why I Am a Socialist" The lecture
is under the auspices of the Socialist
party
Mattresses Union No. 43 is now
meeting in Franklin Hall, 500 Golden
Gate avenue, near Polk street At the
last meeting Stella Forest presided.
Ten candidates were obligated. Here
after the meetings will be held Monday
nights. The office will be open all day
for tfts benefit of members and restau-
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-03
meeting, to which all members are re.
quested to attend.

meeting, to which all members are re-
quested to attend.
Vice President Campbell presided at
the last meeting Of Cooks Helpers
Union No. no. Seven candidates were
obliaated and twenty-three applica-
tions for membership received which
will be acted upon at the next meeting.
Owing to the rapid increase In mem
bership the local is entitled to another
delegate In the Labor Council and
James King was CHOSEN LOT the posi-
ton. The headquarters committee has
not vet found an eligible site. The
union is determined to have nothing
but the best and will search until it
finds a location suitable for it's pur-
nose. A smoker and social will be
given on the evening of. Washington 8
birthday anniversary February p. A
programme of excellent talentswall en-
tertafn the guests.
Union men of various crafts have
formed the Beethoven singing Club. AT
q meeting in Auer's hall, Twentieth
and Folsom streets, the following Of
fcers were elected: President, C. de
witt: vice president, c. Kalberla; trea-
surer. Charles Auer; librarian, j. Speck;
secretary, John Badman. The next meet
ing will be held this evening at o'clock.
All members are requested to be present
Unions looking for talent for smokers
and sociaIs would do well to consult
with the Beethoven CluD.
The Iron Trades Council at its last
meeting ordered printed the working
cards which will be issued at the next
meeting to every member of the six
teen unions affiliated. The meeting
will be held February II in the Labor
Council Temple. At the last meeting
many topics of interest to trades union
lists were debated. the one claiming the
most attention being the coming eight
hour day. 1t was reported that there
was a scarcity of skilled men in the
iron Industry, not only on the Pacific
Coast but in the entire country. San
Francisco has the reputation of being
the best organized city in the United
States in the iron trades.
Representing a combined member
ship of $4,000, nine unions in the metal
trades have formed Metal Trades
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-03
POINTS TO REMEMBER ABOUR
THE LEFELER SYSTEM TAX
ING THE PLACE OF PRES
ENF STEAM R-ATLwAYA

70 does kway snktrsty wfrh locomSe1vsn
heavT motor cars, eisctrfc engines and Al
other similar hes~y and expensive ma
chimes.
A speed OF 90 % 800 rfles an hsur con
be regularly reached and maintained ecF
any distance.
Runs winter and SIMMER alike. Voc
anecesd ~ tce. Snow, GREASE. DIRT, Mss1.
rain or any sther wekfnsr condition
Less than ons-Qnartsr OF the fusl %
needed
Trains can b started and Etopps6 qufrksI
enan by any other vstsm and Wfth0uf
discomfort 60 passergers
Power houses can be piAcsd zoo m1las
apart
No brakes aFe required The stopping n
done By reversing the current
There 81 no aRtfsnlng Of the wheels and
consequent Jogging ok tho ears. Wheela
DO not grind on ths rafls 10 start trainR
hsnee holes and dsprssztons ara made
1t u easier on the roadbed and cars. ana
practically no REPAIRS win be needed
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-03
sHREwD INVESTMENTS Mako
FORTUNES
THIS IS YOUR CHANCE-ACT
WISELY AND QUICKLY

Don't let this opportunity slip by, Al soon
the world learns what simple. money
saving and nensy-earning system this u the
money making instincts Of the railway man.
mean millions for the stoekholdars. The
profits and dividends can't help but be some
thing wonderful
Great fortunes are made nowadays BY psc-
pie who make judicious investment Of their
savings and earnings
Saving money doesn't make you rich. 1t
Is making the money work for you while you
are working that brings wealth.
Invest your savings In something suys TO
bring the greatest returns Bankers get rich
by doing that with the money you deposit
with them, and they pay you only eg per
cent for the use of your money Why not
do as the banker does and get all the profits
yourself?
Here is such an opportunity as may never
come your way again. Such sreat things As
this do not come moro than once in q CEN
tury 1t is up to you to act carefully. wisely
and inteIiigentlv. Investfgate every claim !
yourself that I have the greatest railway
system ever devised. and don't invest one
cent unless you are perfectly satisfied.
have just what 1 claim to have. Aas all the
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-03

All or any shares of the capital
stock of the Letter Electric System
will be redeemed by 1T at par
face value up to, and Including the
10th day of May, A. ID. 1923, upon
written Notice properly given to
said Company at its executive Office
i'm Chicago, Illinois, I'm a manner and
form provided by it's bylaws,
and adopted by a majority of the
stockholders of this Company, so
that all stock SO offered for redernp-
tion, within any given period, may
share equally and proportionately
However, the stock OF this Conn
pany is only redeemable from funds
received, or to be received, as royal
ties from railroad companies using
the patents of this Company under
license, and after proper notice, as
aforesaid. which may be received
from stockholders direct, or from
suc.l of said railroad companies as
have received said stock in payment
for transportation, or otherwise,
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, no stock
shall be redeemed until after May
10th, 1909, except at the option Of
this Company.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-03

the members are assured OF aid and protection
rom The union IN practically every port on tne
Pacific Coast.
OF course. the greater part of the unions at
tention has been directed toward improving con
dltlons In the matter of wages, hours OF LABOR
IN port and other concerns of immediate bear
ing upon the seaman's life. Equally, and IN
sense more Important, is the work underlaken i
ana accomplished in reforming the marl[1ine
laws Of the country Already two acts OF Con
gress stand TO the credit of the union Inc
Mcguire act of 1895 abolished Imprisonment for
desertion in coastwise trade, abolished the alot-
ment Of wages in the same trade and took from
the crimp the power to hold seamans clotn-
ing for debt. The White act of 1898 further
extended these benefits that the American
seaman is today as free in the disposition OF MS
person and property at least n an MenY
legal wrongs still remain on the statutes and
measures looking TO their abolition are now
pending In Congress and different State Legis
latures.
Throughout its long and active history the
Sailors Union of the Pacihc has amply Demon
strated the value Of organization in a craft that
had formerly been commonly regarded as be-
yOnd the hope Of redress by the means usually
Sailors Union may be considered one Of the
best exemplars in the labor movement of the
power that inheres in intelligent, concerted &C
ton by the members Of a given craft: no matter
whether their position be high or low in the
industrial scale.
Contrary TO the opinions expressed by
those opposed to the closed shop, Inter
the photo gravers has succeeded in
signing new agreements with all but
one shop in this city, and it is said
there are good prospects of soon bring
ing that one into line. The new wage
scale calls for a liberal increase and
guarantees stricter union conditions.
1t is satisfactory to employer and en-
ploye In speaking of the trouble with
Bolton & Strong, Vice President Cal
lagher said:
"As soon as the violation of con-
tract was made known to customers of
that concern, they were severe in their
condemnation of that firms tactics. 1t
has helped the photo engravers to win
their fight. and the firm is reported to
be in a bad way. The help employed
by Bolton & Strong has resulted IN
some of their work being thrown back
on them. Many jobs have been held UP
by printers and pressmen, and the out
look is gloomy for the open shop.
The union at a recent meeting DO
mated $500 for the use of sister union
to assist members afflicted with tuber-
culosis. The local also returned TO the
international the $500 contributed dur.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-03

ing the great fire. It is the intention
of the international Photo engravers'
Union at It's next meeting to establish
fund to be known as the fund for the
aid of consumptiye members, and the
$500 donated by No. s, 1t is believed.
will be q good start In that direction.
Cooks Union No. "A held its regular
weekly meeting at 1884 Ellis street last
Thursday evening, with Charles
Fleischmann in the chair. Nine candi-
dates were obligated and fifteen appli-
cations for membership received. Will
liam King was chosen delegate to
the Labor Council Vigorous steps have
been taken to do everything possible
TO prevent the landing Of contract
cooks in New York City.
Soda and Mineral Water Bottlers'
Union No. 1888 gave a smoker and
high jinks after the routine business of
the local had been concluded Friday
night at the Labor Council Temple.
Eight candidates were obligated and
ten applications received. An interest
ing programme was arranged and the
members were not dismissed until a
late hour. Light refreshments were
served The evening was voted a sue
cess by all present.
At the meeting of Mixers Union
No. 1861 next Tuesday afternoon at Q
o'clock it is understood that com
mittee from the Dairymen's Associa-
ton will be present to discuss one
clause in the agreement between the
union and the association. 1t is
claimed that some of the dairymen are
opposed to granting one day off in
month to the pilkers. Every member
is requested to be present. The scale
as adopted is satisfactory to many, but
more thorough discussion is wanted
by some over this clause of the day off.
Pie Bakers Union No. 274 at its last
meeting met at Mission Turner Hall
Eighteenth and Valencia streets. Two
applications were received for mem
bership. The officers stated that the
shops were all paying the minimum
wage. The union is growing and is
prosperous in every way. All members
are employed. Next Wednesday even
ing the union will have an important
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-03

ter the routine business had been
transacted an excellent programrne OF
speechmaking, songs and dances was
rendered and the gathering did not
disperse until a late hour Hereafter
the union will meet In Sheet Metal
Workers Hall. Guerrero street, near
Fourteenth, every Saturday night
Light refreshments were served and
the last year was decided by all to
have been the most prosperous in the
history of the union.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-03

rant proprtetors. It Is reported that
business is good and all members are
working. The local has granted the
business agent, Miss Minnie Andrews,
three weeks vacation. She will
spend the time at Alum Rock, near
San Jose.
Fifty candidates were initiated at the
last meeting of Building Material
Teamsters' Union No. 216. President
Thomas McHugh was in the chair. AZ
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-03

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The San Francisco call., 1907-02-03

TEN ever devised. 1t will set you to wonder
ing that some one did not think Of this mar
yelous idea before.
When l send you this booklet viii also
send you the reports of some Of the ablest
electrical engineers In this country, who have
carefully examined the system. They fully
indorse II.
We have received requests from NO
less than seven different responsible
parties within the past two weeks for
estimates fer putting In my system ON
new roads abcut to be constructed.
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To prove that you will get square deal
have had the following contract printed
the back OF every certificates:
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-03

WHAT EXPERT ENGINEERS SAf'
l am not the only one who thinks tnis s0ri Is
able railway system known: Three OF the
most expert engineers in this country have
nv car and they have written reports on
what they saw and found. These. engineers
are JOAN Ericsson gyuting eg angnsg Engineer @ Of Chi
cago. and f. W. Cappen, former City Engi-
neer of Minneapolis. Minn.
They declare the system successful, simple
and practical and point out many other 1ea-
tures wherein the LETTER system is an I'm
mense nawp to- be- in existence other unpreiu
diced and scientific experls nave .Pronounceu
the system wonderfully simple ana Simply y. won ns
upon request.
MY AUTOMATIC SIGNAL SERVICE
absolutely prevent collisions. Everywhere
car moves it sends signals ahead and behind
1t is not affected by storms or any weather
condition My signal system 10 a0ss snsrns nes eauTe
wires or poles exposed where storms can
blow them down or interfere with them II
or Otherwise put out of commission, another
signal Immediately takes its place Every
20 to sIeep' and my signals will work perfectly
and safely Even the trainmen have nothing
e DO With them There + no wnsa forgetting
come together too closely. head on or from
the rear, an electric bell rings vigorously in the
leverman's cab.
CARS UNDER ABSOLUTE CONTHOL
1t is all controlled By lever. The lever
man starts stops and reverses with the same
lever Snow Ice sleet, rain, grease, dirt and
such substances do not anect the power or
control of the car or tram
THE BUSINESS WILL BE IMMENSE
because before long we viii be putting my
system ON all the standard, street and inter-
urban railways Just think what an immense
business that will be. One company alone now
employs $4,000 men to make the present elec
trio -ailwcv equipments and cars Another
arm employs nearly as many more. There are
also tbo1sands OF men employed making stand
ard locomotives and equipments All OF these
will be back rumbers and Will have to so out
of business because the Lefner electric sys-
tenn will take their place ana VIII employ
thousands more
INyEsTTGATE Us CAREFULLY
Come and see this most remarkable inven-
lion of the twentieth century.
This ia such an opportunity a. does not come
to any one once in hundred years. to get in
on rhe ground floor on a proposition bound to
make millions 1t Is the next great forward
step in the railroad world. 1t means the ulti--
mate changing of every present steam and
street railroad over TO the Lefner system not
ONLY because 1t can faster, but 1t saves
about half In operating expenses ana thousands
Of lives.
greater profts to the railroad managers and
stockholders.
! cannot describe the system fully here. ]
have done this in q booklet which will send
you free for the asking II you can't take but
ten shares get the booklet and learn fully all
the wonders Of the simplest. most perfect sys-
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-03

Representing a combined member
ship of $4,000, nine unions in the metal
trades have formed a Metal Trades
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-03-29

LIFE FROM INERT MATTER.-The
nroblem of life's origin continues to
be attacked patiently and persistently,
and we cannot fail to find something
of interest in such work as that of DR..
Fl. C. Bastian. F. r. S., who now, after
more than thirty years of investiga-
ton, has produced 'organisms' from
what he believes to have have been
lifeless chemicals. After being heat
ed and Theoretically sealed in tubes,
various saline solutions containing
ammoniacal salts were again heated.
in a calcium chloride bath, to tenn
peratures ranging from 239 to 266 de-
grees Fahrenheit. According to ac-
cepted theories, the tubes should have
been absolutely sterile and every trace
of life should have been destoyed.
The tubes were then exposed to diff
fused daylight or placed in an incu-
bator for five weeks to four months.
When opened, all contained one or
more kinds of micro organisms, but
control tubes which had been exposed
only a few hours showed no traces or
such organisms. The solutions SEEM
ed to have lacked carbon-the uni
versal constituent Of living things
though containing silicon, its chemical
ally.-Philadelp Ledger.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-03-29

CLERICAL STRATEGY.-A Methodist
clergyman of Germantown, whose
name is not revealed for obvious rea-
sons, had in his congregation at SER
vice held recently two men who trou-
bled him by sleeping in church. AT
last he found an. opportunity Of saying
to one Of them: "Mr. A, did you ever
notice that Mr.. B. had fallen into the
habit Of sleeping during .service?" Mr..
A. had not noticed 1t, but he was pain
ed at information. well. might l ask
you to sit beside him next Sunday and
nudge him in case he falls asleep?"
Mr. A. would most certainly do so.
The reverend gentleman then sought
his esteemed parishioner, Mr.. B. "Mr.
B., have you noticed Mr.. AS habit of
sleeping during the sermon% Mr.. B.
had observed 1t and had been panied.
well, would you do me the favor of
sitting beside Mr.. A. next Sunday and
nudging him If he shows any signs of
drowsiness?" Most certainly, Mr.. B.
would be glad to do so. The spectacle
OF the two good men keeping watch on
each other the following Sunday
morning nearly upset the dignity OF
the clerical plotter.-Philadelph Rec
ord.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-03-29

THE BLAcBsMTTH's SLEEVES. = The
aged woman was standing before a
beautiful picture of a blacksmith in
local department store. The picture
was remarkable painting and had
evoked so much praise that hundreds
of visitors thronged around 1t. The
figure was that of a village black
smith standing at his forge, which was
blazing with a light that illuminated
the whole room. The woman came to
the canvas with several younger wo-
men, apparently her children. All stood
with rapt attention before the work OF
art, contemplating the light effects and
the beautiful shadows. One Of the
younger women asked Of the elderly
one what she thought Of the picture.
well, it's all right but the sleeves,
she replied. II lived in the country q
long time. and I know something that
the painter with all his KNOWN didn't
know. That blacksmith's sleeves are
rolled out. Now, they don't wear
them that way. A blacksmith always
turns his sleeves in so the fyin
sparks won't catch. ch."-Indianapolis
News.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-03-29

NOT FULL GROWN MANA West
side young woman was commissioned
by her father the other day to buy
some neckties. She thought she knew
exactly what she wanted. She was
sure she knew what she wanted him
TO have, and In any event she didn't
need the assistance of the clerk. But
the clerk had great deal Of advice to
give and he gave it in q flippant, ag-
gressive manner. which was most OBJ
noxious to the young woman. Finally
he brought out line Of gorgeous AS
cots.
There" he said with an imperti-
nently knowing smile, I'm sure he'll
like one of those. All the young men
like them"
The girl glanced at them indiffer-
emily and then at the young man as If
she saw him for the first time. "Oh,
he's not as young as you are" she said,
hes a full-grown man."-Chicago
Record Herald.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-03-29

COMPLEMENTARY few weeks ago a
Philadelphia man was in North Car
olina town Of very few inhabitants,
One day when he was on the point of
making a purchase he discovered that
he had exhausted his small change
The storekeeper could not break" the
SO bill offered him, and the northern
man went out in the main street to
see how he might solve the difficulty
He asked several persons. but no one
had the requisite amount for the bill
At last an old, white-haired, seedy ne
gro came along. In sheer desperation
the Philadelphia man said:
Uncle. can you change $40 bill fol
me-"
Uncle" looked dazed for the mo-
ment. Then his shambling figure
Strengthened. With a doffing Of the
hat and a bow worthy of Chesterfield
he replied with dignity:
mo. marse, can't change no $1(
bill: but l done 'preciates the compli-
ment jes' the same. sah."