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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-07-21
TRANSPLANTJNG a HUGE TREE.
View That May he 5OO Years Old Moved
. Vile and . Quarter In Germany.

Perhaps the most ambitious attempt at
transportation on recor has Just been
made at Frankfort-on-the- Main, Germany,
and the results are being eagerly watched
by bOtanists. The oldest yew tree in Ger
many, perhaps In the world. has been re-
moved from the old Botanical Garden,
which the municipality 10 about TO use for
some other purpose, to the new one. The
distance traversed was about a mile and
u quarter.
The tree was moved not on account Of
any special scientific value but for senti-
mental reasons. Its age 10 estimate cd by
some authorities 1T 100 years. and il seemed
y sort Of sacrilege to cut il down without
an effort to save it.
Preparations for the removal were be-
gun three years ago under direction Of ex-
pert botsnists. The principal operation was
the clipping on Of the tendrils Of the roots
to a radius Of about six feet. This was
gradually done. y few at a time. ~ that the
tree might socusrom itself to their loss.
About the end Of last May the colossal
task Of lifting the tree from it's bed and
placing il on II huge Wagon constructed for
the purpose was begun.
A sort Of crate WIS built about the roots
with the earth clinging to them as fast
IA they were laid bare. the tree being kept
erect by guy ropes. When this was fin
ished II Was slowly pushed along skids to
the vain, which was located in a trench,
30 that its floor was about on a level with
the bottom VI the crate.
The crate was about Is feet square and
9 deep. The tree il about % feet tail and
some OF the lower branches had to he
pruDed to keep them from damaging the
roofs Of houses along the way. The weight
Of the tree and its packing was estimated
ut % 900 pounds and to carry il the truck
was made Of enormous strength.
IL was decided that il would he imprac O.
tioable to put the wagon on wheels, a. each
one would have to carry q weight OF rs 900
pounds, or more than German locomotive
wheels are tested for. Besides il was
figured that less damage would be done
to the road by using rollers Of American
hickory. In places where sewers or other
pipes were underground heavy timber
beams were arranged TO take the weight of
the rollers for fear the cOnduits would be
crushed.
The mechanical part Of the transplsn ta-
ton was carried out t~riumphantly. The
tree is still propped up in its new location
lest the wind should blow il over before il
gets q solid hold on the earth. IL is watched
and watered from day to day. II is not
certain yet whether il will sccustom itself
to its new home, but there are great hopes
that it will.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-07-21
BIG SUIT OVER SMALL Sun.
Frenchman Piles Up Costs Against . Rail
road for an ONercharke.

A wealthy Frenchman recently bought
q ticket at q Paris railway terminus but
missed the train he intended to take. While
waiting for the next train, which left two
hours later, he studied the ~compsny's tariff
to pass away the time.
He then found, says the RdilUdy and En-
cheering RevieV, that he had been charged
II francs IS confines, whereas the proper
fare was only IL francs a. confines. He
asked for his money back at the Office, but
without result. An interview with the
station master was also unsuccessful. He
afterward wrote q number of letters to the
company, but received no answer He
then commenced an action to o the
three confines.
He won b action in the lower court, but
the company look 1t to the appeal court,
afterward TO the our do Cessation. Both
courts dismissed tho appeal n the COM
pany was ordered to pay h plaintiff the
three centimes.
The cost 10 the company amounted to
$3.50 francs, or $3.50.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-07-21
An Excess Of Aristocrscy.

FROM the London. Evening STANDARD.
The noble families Of Prusyian Poland have
bscome 40 numerous as almost 70 swamp tbe
common people q the province.
The priest OF the village Of Konitz replied
IN 4 circular issued b. the Government that
every one Of the 400 families IN Ms congrega-
ton wo Of noble birth.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-02-21
Charleston Man Honored.

The convention OF the 2rd Dis
trict of the International Brother.
hood of Electrical Workers held at
Birmingham, y H., recently honorcd
one OF CharieSton'S most earnest
workers. i'll the cause OF unionism,
Joe a. Whitaker. 10y clccting him
Vice President OF District No. >.
The other officers elected were u.
G. lIasltins"n. Of Evansville, Ind.
President
Dale Smith, of Norfolk, Va,
Secretary Treasurer.
r. r. kinghten, of Louisville,
Ky. Vice President OF District No.
II.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-02-21
Trades Assembly Meeting.

At the Trades Assembly meeting
Monday evening, steps will he
taken in view of making next Labor
Day the greatest in the history of
this section of the country. The
officers viii get i'll communication
with the various leaders of the
country III order to secure Il speaker
of national reputation. A number
of other matters Of Importance will
be up for consideration. among
which will I've the report of the or
ganiZing committee which expects
to get down TO business in short
time ard before long Il full delega-
ton from ali trades will be repre-
sented in the Assembly. 1t is
highly important that every mem
Der be present, as the time is slip
ping away, be up and doing. Agi'
tate. educate. organize
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-02-21

x X *
VIM. Morgan, National Board
Member from Ohio, who was in
Jure1 some time ago by falling
caused by an icy cross tic while
returning from q meeting ut Mason
is still suffering from his injuries
and can only get about by the mid
OF a cane. 1t will be sometime bc.
lore his limb will be well enough
for him to resume his duties.
X ~
Tho mass meeting which was to
have been held at Mason last Sun
day had to be postponed on ac-
count of a wreck of the G. n G..
which prevented the speakers
from getting there, but !. rousing
big meeting has been arranged for
Sunday at which time Thomas
Cairns and several others Twill
make addresses and proceed to re-
organize the local at that place.
i: x X
On Sunday aftcrnoon'a general
mass meeting will he held ut
Monarch of all the miners in that
vicinity. National Board Member
Harry Bouslield, of Kansas, and
Ben Davis will make addresses as
will also several others. a. large
crowd is expected and much good
will result from the meeting. The
men at that place are thoroughly
aroused and putting forth their
best efforts for the organization.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-02-21
Ward, w. Va:

EDITOR LABOR ARGUS: Please
insert in your paper that Local IN
ion No. 25G, /. b. e. W., meets
second and fourth Wednesday
nights at 1880 p. m, in Capitol
City Trades Assembly Hall.
Our iniation fee is $1,000, and
we arc always ready TO take APP
plicati6ms. Also will extend a
hearty invitation to any and all
Bros, of other locals who have a
good paid up card, come around
boys and get acquainted with us.
We would also like to see all of
onr fellow craftsmen who are work
lug in around our city, that have
not done what they know is every
hone t mans duty, that tolls for
his living, give us their applica-
ton and get right. Make Il start
III the labor movement, take part
IN the great industrial struggle
which is being wagcd around us.
United we stand, divided we fall.
We would like to have every man
OF our trade get in the union, it
makes better men, and, harmony
always prevails where all are band
ed together.
When we know we are doing the
right thing for ourselves and our
country we can always meet our
fellow men with a smile and wish
INN success, but on the contrary
when we know that we are stand
ing back and keeping others from
their duty, that we are traitors to
ourselves and our brothers who
toll.
Line up boys and let's go hand in
hand on to victory. There is but
one reason why we do not win each
victory, and that is when we ask
the various companies for better
conditions and they refuse to grant
our demand, we cease work and
the fellow on the other side will
take our places. Now for your
own, as well as for the sake OF
thousands of others, come out OF
ignorance and be men.
J. a. w.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-02-21
Sweat Shops Must Go.

Organized Labor has reiterated
times innumerable that the sweat
shop must go. The men and
women who go to make up this
organization know that the in
cvitablc result Of these shambles
are. Recently little girl in
Chicago was. found lying upon a
pile of Sweat-sliop clothing. suffer
ing with Il severe attack of scarlet
fever On the same day nearly
three hundred new cases were dis
covered. AS an eminent divine in
an eastern pulpit exhorted his con-
gregation: "For the love you
bear toward the little ones; for the
love of God, do not forget that, to
avoid and obliterate this blot upon
| civilization, demand the union
label upon everything you buy. 4
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-02-21
Ward Items.

EDITOR LABOR ARGUS:
Dear sir if you will permit space
In the columns of your valuable
paper, 1 will ask that you please
publish these few lines, rs reader
OF the ARGUS, l have not yet dis
covered line written by any of
Our Bros, on Kelleys Creek, there.
fore take pleasure in trying to re-
late the circumstances that are sur
rounding us Mt this writing and
VIII say that the past year has been
Il very unpleasant one for a few of
OF us have been struggling against
Z very strong current in order to
keep our union out of the rut. We
have started in this year with re-
newed vlgor to make our organiZa
hon success on Kelley's creek, if
it be possible for us to do so. Local
Union No 26S1 has an average
good membership, hut the boys do
not seem to think there is anything
for them to do but to belong to the
local and some one else will do the
rest. We have had but little
trouble if any here on account of
violation of contract, and every
thing seems to be going smooth.
There are some men here that are
not paying dues, but We hope to
persuade them to fall in line in the
near future. find that the greatest
trouble with our people they seem
to think there is nothing to do but
work, cat, sleep and get up and
work again like mule, but l wish
to call their attention to the fact
that the night cometh that no man
can work, therefore / say it is need
full for us to do all that is possible
for us to do for the upbuilding of
our noble organization and the up
hitting of humanity while it is
called to day.
e. G. STANLEY.
Ward w Vo'
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-02-21
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Everybody walks but father
He rides around all day;
He's Il railroad magnatc,
He DON'T have to pay.
sister Jane she hoofs it,
So doeslorother Will
In fact the whole Dam family does
Since Hepburn passed his bill.
Do you call for the Union Labelf
Trades Assembly meets at 1880
Monday evening.
The Labor Argus $I.OO Der
year or 80 cents for six months.
Do not rely upon your officers to
all the propaganda work. Take a
hand yourself once in a while.
Read over our list of advertisers
and when you make purchases call
on them and tell them that YOU
saw their ad. in The Labor Argus.
The Painters Union meets to-
morrow highland Il very interesting
session is promised, as several sub
jects of general interest will he dis
cusscd.
See that your delegates attend
the meetings of the Capitol City
Trades Assembly regularly. If
you want TO keep in touch with
what the other trades are doing
that's the way TO do it.
The American Magazine, Har-
per's, Cosmopolitan, Everybody's,
Munsey's and Ridgeway's are
printed in union establishments.
and merit the patronage of fair.
minded men and women. The
prices of these standard puhlica
tons have not hccn advanced to
the purchaser because OF the grant
ing of the eight hour day to the
printers, and we haven't heard of
any of them whining about the
"tyranny ofthe Typographical I'm,
ion." They stand for II square
deal. both in preachmcnt and in
practice.
The columns of the ARGUS ate
open for all matters of local interest
to organized labor. Any infoIrna-
ton of that nature if communicated
to US will be appreciated The co
operation of the secretaries and
members OF various unions ie
especially requested. Also, com
munications upon topics dealing
with the industrial and economic
questions OF general interest to the
| wage worker. Get together bro.
theirs and assist rs i'll making the
ARGUS the brightest and most in
tercStlng newspaper in West Viz
ginia.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-02-21
Communications
Eh&A sss.k kMN,RNNAHkANAA&

All communications must be ac-
conpauied by fun name aud address
OF the writer, not necessarily for
publication, but as n guarantee OF
good faith. No attention will be paid
to anonymous communications.
We will not he responsible for
opinions expressed by our corres-
pondentS.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-02-21
AMONG THE MINERS
Big Mass Meeting at Monarch and
Mason Next Sunday-Othsr
News.

Frank l.. Rice is at Black Betsey
tins week looking after the inter
eSts OF the organization and help
ing the Local officers build up their
local union. a big mass meeting
will be held Friday night.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-02-21

Any one not receiving his paper
promptly should notify this office
at once, as we desire that every
subscriber get his paper promptly,
and we would be pleased to add
new subscribers to our list at any
time.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-02-21

Subscribe for the Argus as the
first step for helping unionism in
1907.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-02-21

The reports from Briar Creek
are very encouraging, the miners
are taking more active interest in
The organization at present than
ever before ana the prospects in
that section for united effort are
very bright.
The Newtown bee., 1907-11-08

For furs made to order, remodeled, re-dressed and repaired go to H. L. Reiniz 6 Co.,, 34 P. O. Arcade, Bridge port.
The Newtown bee., 1907-11-08

A tickling cough from any cause, is quickly stopped by Dr Shoop's Cough Cure. And is so thoroughly harm less and safe, that Dr Shoop tells moth CTS everywhere to give it without hesi- tation even to very young babes. The wholesome green leaves and tender stems of a lung-healing mountainous shrub, furnish the curative properties to Dr Shops Cough Cure. It calms the cough, and heals the sore and sen- sitive bronchial membranes. No opium, no chloroform, nothing harsh used to in- jure or suppress. Simply a resinous plant extract, that helps to heal aching lungs. The Spaniards call this shrub which the Doctor uses, 1.-The Sacred Herb" Demand Dr Shoop's. Take no other. Sold by all dealers. x
The Newtown bee., 1907-11-08

When the Stomach, Heart or Kid. ney nerves get weak, then these or gans always fail. Don't drug the Stomach, nor stimulate the Heart or Kidneys. That is simply makeshift. Get prescription known to all drug gists everywhere as Dr Shoop's Re- storative. The Restorative is pre- pared expressly for these weak in- side nerves. Strengthen these nerves, build them up with Dr Shoop's Restor-
 ative-tablets or liquid-and see how quickly help will come. Free sample test sent on request by Dr Shoop, Ra- cine, Wis. Your health is surely worth this simple test. Sold by all dealers.
The Newtown bee., 1907-11-08
THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
FINE SERMONS BY REV T. ]. LEE

FINE SERMONS BY REv. T. J, LEE.
 A sermon of great beauty of expres- sion, and eloquently delivered was that given by Rev T. J. Lee. which charmed the audience at the Congregational church. Sunday morning. At the close Of the sermon he administered the Lords Supper. Sunday evening an audience of about OO people enjoyed his sermon on Faith. Hope and Love"
 The monthly meeting of the Christian Endeavor society will be held. next Sunday evening. postponed from last Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1907-11-08

The repairs on the furnace in the Congregational church were complet- ed, Saturday evening. and services were rendered in the auditorium. Sun day morning. after two Sundays, dur ing which time services were held in the lecture room.
The Newtown bee., 1907-11-08

A large audience greeted the Higf school pupils in their Hallow cen enter tainment at the Town hall, Friday evening, under the direction of Princi. pal Curtis E. Cook and the assistant teachers. The program included:
 Opening chorus, Anchored, "school recitation, "When seeing things al Night" Marguerite Beecher; read. ing, "If You Don't Watch Out" An. nie Murphy; short scene from Ham. let;" When the Frost is on the Pane, ' Herman Tiemann; piano duet, Helen and May Houlihan; recitation, Miriam Smith; minuet; recitation, Vivian Wetmore; scene from Macbeth; clos ing chorus, school song. The dramat- ic scenes were clearly rendered ano effective. The parts were: Hamlet, Crossley Wallace; Horatio, Jesse Bail ey; Ghost, Richard Carmody; Guard, Phillips Morris; Macbeth, John Hou- lihan; Witches, Ruth Johnson, Annie Ruffles, Clarice Botsford and Florence Beecher; Lenox, Herbert Ferris. Miss Miriam Smith was encored in her re. cital. The entertainment netted about $40.
The Newtown bee., 1907-11-08

James Armstrong went to Washing ton. Thursday, remaining till Satur- day afternoon. While there he was em- ployed in getting in readiness the old creamery building of the Echo Farm Co.,, which has been leased by the Bor- del's as a receiving station for milk.
The Newtown bee., 1907-11-08
THE SUNDAY SERVICES.

Rev Henry M. Bowden of South Egg remont. Mass. will preach at the Con gregational church on Sunday next. On November F. Rev Timothy J. Lee of New Milford will supply again.
The Newtown bee., 1907-11-08

A phonograph makes home brighter and you will find in Danbury at the Lewis Monograph store, 265 Main street, the largest stock in the state. Write for a catalog or when in Danbu- ry call and see what fine music can be had.
The Newtown bee., 1907-11-08

Mrs George Durham, 1127 Broad street, Bridgeport, invites old and new patrons to make inspection of her most popular line of trimmed hats and trim mings. Stock second to none in city and prices less than same quality else where.
The Newtown bee., 1907-11-08

S. E. Sanford & Co. are closing out their stock of goods at great sacri- flee. All the stock has been marked down to cost, and in many instances, below. It is certainly great oppor- tunity for economical buyers.
The Newtown bee., 1907-11-08

Warren Mitchell is out in new run. about, bought of A. w. Bassett & Son. This firm have just received new lot of wagons.
The Newtown bee., 1907-11-08

For guns, rifles and sporting goods call on Dan D. Smith, A Fairfield av- enue, Bridgeport, opposite Polls theater.
The Newtown bee., 1907-11-08

We still have some good bargains in boys and misses school shoes. all solid leather. If in need of anything in this line please give us call.-[Sandy Hook Shoe Store.
The Newtown bee., 1907-11-08

When in Waterbury trad ng you can get a toothSome dinner at small price at Calendars Half Dime Lunch on South Main street, *
The Newtown bee., 1907-11-08

David c. Bacon has been on the sick list for few days, under the care of Dr F. J. Gale
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-08-27

I'll stop your pain free. To show
you firht-before you spend a penny -
what my Pink Pain Tablets can do,
will mail you free, a trial package of
thenl-Dr. Shops Headache Tablets.
Neuralgia, headache, toothache, period
pains, ets., are due alone to blood con-
question. Dr.. Shops Headache Tab
let's simply kill pain ey coaxing away
the unnatural blood pressure. That Il
all. Address DR.. Shoop, Racine, Wis
Sold by Robert r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-08-27
Fayetteville, N. c., Aug. "a.
The limit Of fife.

The mos eminent medical scient-
lists are unanimous in the conclu-
sion that the generally acceted linn
itation of human life is many years
below the attainment possible with
the advanced knowledge of which
the race is now possessed The crit
ical period, that determines it's du-
ration, seems to be between SO and
SO; the proper care of the body dur
ing this decade cannot be too strong
ly urged; carelessness then being IA
tai to longevity. Natures best help
er after SO is Electric Bitters, the
scientific tonic medicine that revital-
ICES every organ in the body. Guar
anteed by r. R. Bellamy, druggist.
Price SO >ents.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-08-27
Men Past Sixty i'm Danger.

More than half OF mankind over
sixty years Of age suffer from kidney
and bladder disorders, usually en-
largemeRt Of PROSTATE glands This
La both painful and dangerous, and
Foley's Kidney Cure should be tax
en- at the first sign of danger, as IL
corrects irregularities and has cured
many old men of this disease. Mr..
Rodney Burnett, Rockport. No, says
81 suffer with enlarged PROSTATE
gland and kidney trouble for years
and after taking two bottles OF Fo-
ley's Kidney Cure / feel better than
have for twenty years. although
am now 81 years old" J. c. Shep-
ard and J. Hicks Bunting Drug Co.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-08-27

a stool behind the counter, reading
the town paper, just delivered by the
carrier Hello, Ed" he said, here's
| something will interest you" and he
read out the following: The old
building on the corner OF B. and G.
streets will be pulled down today. 1t
has recently been used as an eating
house, but It was occupied for years
before the war by the late John Stiles
There are enough brick in the tall
chimneys and huge old-fashioned fire
places-"Good Cod" Looking UP at
the exclamation, the bartender saw
Brown leaning forward in his chair.
his eyes staring in wonder Read
that again, Tom" he cried. Alter
hearing it over, he rose to his feet,
and. exclaiming: 'Merciful heavens,
see it all now" he hastened from the
bar room.
The shabby watchman staggered as
he hurried along the street, but he
braced up and was sober when lie
reached the old store. Climbing up 70
the room in the second story in which
he once slept, where workmen were
already teating off the weather board
! ing he called to the head workman:
Mr.. Havens stop a minute! Please
take up the bricks of that fire place,
but let me tell You first what you viii
find. There is a large brown envelope,
and in it there is $4,674 in bank bills
Impressed by the man excitement
and earnestness, Havens had the brick
removed, and under them was found
the package Of money, to the astOni3h-
ment of the workmen. Accompanied
by Hayens, Ed Brown went at once to
tie mayors Office, and there he relat-
ed a strange story.
On the night of tie day when John
Stiles returned from South Carolina
with the money, the clerk tossed on
his bed in a fever of worry and anxiety
fearing all sorts of things in robbery
and burglary, and, when at last he
dropped; to sleep, his brain was full
OF dreams of being held up by MASKED
men, etc. But never, from that night
paper the words: huge old-fashioned
fire Places did the rendition Of the
mystery of the safe robbery flash into
his mind. Then he followed every step
of his act of somnambulism-goin
down stairs, opening the safe, taking
up the bricks, and hiding the package
underneath.
It was but a short time after III
war, and state bank bills, though
greatly deprecated, were quoted in the
stock market. Out of the S4,674 the
widow Of John Stiles realized about
Se0O-a small sum, but a great help to
her in her poverty. A few days later
Ed. Brown disappeared--hOw and
when nobody could tell: but, so far as
I know, he has never since been heard
Of
7. H. NJ.
Fayetteville, N c., Aug a.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-08-27
Ten Years in Bed.

'For ten years I was confined to my
bed with diseases of my kidneys"
writes r. A. Gray, ]. P, of Oakville,
Ind. "It Was so severe that I could
not move part of the time. 1 consulted
the very best medical skill available
but could get no relief until Foley's
Kidney Cure was recommended to me-
1t has been a Godsend to me- JOS
G. Shepard and J. Hicks Bunting Drug
Co.