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Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-09-12

IL IL were Ill Tile power Ol MI. dIl
Cleave and his associates TO carry out
their evil designs two events would
follow that would bode no good to
this country.
First, the American workInen as
such would no longer be free men at
liberty to barter and sell their labor
at the best advantage, and by best
advantage is meant, not a personal
advantage, but at figure that would
enable the men to meet all the require
ments necessary to live" and rear a
family that would be credit to the
country in which we live. The Van
Cleave idea would soon make unnec-
essary the erection Of public schools
that we now point to as one of the
glories of our country and age. Tn
fact, the public schools are largely
responsible for the rapid growth and
progress of labor unions, and if Mr..
Van Cleave and his associates would
make their attempt at destruction
sure they must first destroy all hope
Of the children of the workers gain
ing public school education.
If by Mr.. Van Cleave's method we
are reduced to the stage Of bare exist
ence what good has he accomplished,
for surely this must be The object
sought. His very proclamation sug-
gests this.
If the labor unions are not fulfill
ing the mission for which they were
intended, namely, to benefit the work
ers of the various crafts-to increase
wages when the business Of the coun-
try justifes such step, and decrease
the hours of toll when the country's
prosperity justifes the action-why
does Mr.. Van Cleave want to put
a stumbling block in the way of their
progress?
If the labor unions are not becom>
ing powerful and potent factor for
the good Of the working class--and
that seems to be the head and foot
of their offending-why do Mr.. Van
Cleave and his fellow patriots pro-
testq
The simple truth is that the work
ers are coming into some of their
rlghts-nothing more, nothing less
and it i'll becomes such an American
as Mr.. Van Cleave to do aught to
hinder or abridge in any manner any
policy that makes for the uplift Of
American citizens.
If it were possible to seriously i'm
pede the progress Of labor unions
such action would only encourage
malignant fever of discomfort that
could prove a fertile field for dis
turbers of industrial peace.
These manufacturers are surely
sowing the seeds Of future trouble.
Let them and their descendants take
heed. Among the grain may be found
many tares. A good book, which has
stood the test Of time in the ages,
has writ in it these words: "As We
SOW, so shall lye reap when the harvest
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-09-12


Of a noble person, the manners of
kind heart awakened interest, enthu-
siasm, wherever he was seen. His
deeds, his exploits illuminated the
gloomy scenes Of war-all that was
chivalric cleaned as light about the
name of J. E. p. Stuart. In the sad
die he was the picture of the war
rior; zout of the saddle, the
man in him was devout at
times, full Of prayer; at other times
gay with laughter, light of heart, full
of song, full of music, which was
passion with him.
"Stuart fell in a skirmish near
Yellow Tavern, in 1864. At
Ashland they were led to believe that
Sheridan was moving on Richmond.
General Stuart divided and placed
his cavalry on three roads leading to
Richmond, with directions to watch
the movements of the enemy and en-
gage him at all hazards, in order tc
and with the understanding that the
Confederate cavalry should reunite at
Yellow Tavern. Stuart accompanied
the march of the brigade. Upon
reaching the vicinity of Yellow Tav-
ern he found strong picket Of the
enemy in front, which he succeeded
IN d,,;v;no hoforo L;,o IL eLo,AI,,
encountered two brigades of Federal
cavalry drawn up in line to support
the picket. This was morning, and
the fighting continued incessantly
with varied success until high noon.
1t could be seen by the Confederates
that the enemy had been reinforced.
From high noon till three 'clock the
fighting, which had been severe, SEEM
ed to stop by common consent. Field
hospitals were established and the
men rested. At three o'clock it was
announced that the enemy was ad-
vanclng in stronger numbers, a larger
force than had hitherto been seen.
The artillery was Immediately placed
upon an eminence by General Stu
arts order for the purpose of COM
mandng the approach of the FEEDER
ais. The cavalry was hurriedly
mounted and moved to the support of
the artillery.
"Upon that eminence may brave
men were lost, and the star of great
and glorious leader went down. AS
soon as the artillery opened fire the
enemy could be distinguished by the
naked eye preparing to charge In full
force. Every effort was made by
the little brigade to meet this charge
gallantly, but it was thrown back
again and again by overwhelming
numbers.
"Stuart held his position by the
artillery, never leaving his post ex-
cept to rally the men or lead them
back to the charge with flaming
sword. Nothing could have surpassed
the supreme courage displayed by
him. He was cool and clear as mis-
command went forth clear and de-
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-09-12

James Duncan, First Vice. president,
American Federation of Labor.


unjust, or unfair conditions, it sounds
like a, travesty to find in Mr.. Van
Cleave's address to the National As
sociation of Manufacturers that he
had need for fund of million and
half dollars to be distributed over
three years "to fight industrial op-
preston" Could it have been the
slip of word? Perhaps, after all,
he meant the word "effect" instead
Of the word eight" If his sesqui-
million fund is used at all, it will be
to "effect industrial oppression.
Stripped of verbiage, Van Cleave
wanted the fund to thwart the prog
ress of organized labor, and if those
he represents are making profits suf-
fciently high to warrant their con-
tributing to such fund, they have
not much of an argument with which
to go before the public and claim its
serious consideration. Specifically,
he reminds one of the saying immor-
talized by the Bard of Avon and en-
phasized by Puck, "What fools these
mortals bel" and causes one IS mind
to revert to the historic event whena
certain character perched him on his
throne where the tide rises and falls
twice in "a hours and commanded the
waves to keep back. Van Cleave with
his $5O0,O00 per annum for three
years will find himself in that posi-
ton, for if he had many times that
amount to be used as he has in mind,
he could no more hold. back the swell
OF trade unioniSm than can water
be held back with the rise of the
tide.
The Manufacturers Association is
a protection organization. 1t has
many muck rakes. Each is expected
to bring its proportionate results. To
this end the first million dollars of
this corruption fund, if it is raised,
may be applied. Van Cleave's outfit
wants unlimited immigration, espe-
cially from the countries of the
world where education of the poor is
low. 1t must have a surplus of that
part of its property" which new iu-
dicialism calls "labor." This is
free trade, but not the kind which in
terferes with the protection on which
this patriotic (9) organization sub
sists.
Van Cleavism demands "free
trade" in labor, but "protection"
through Congress for its product. 1t
stands for the employment of child
rem in mill and shop and practices it
in every direction excepting where
estopped by organized labor.
This commercial machine owns
every sweat-shop in our land.
Has it ever demanded free schools,
free school books, free bath houses
or play grounds for children7
Has it ever been known to advo-
cate anything for the uplift of down.
Erodden humanityq
Has it ever voluntarily reduced
employees working hours that they
might breathe fresh air or tbrorob
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
CLOTHES AND THE MAN.
Dante's Rebuke to the King With
 Whom He Dined.

Dante's Rebuke to the King With
 Whom He Dined.
 That clothes made the man was as much trite truth in Dante's day as now, according to an old story told by Sercambi. Dante was invited by king to dine with him, along with a few other chosen friends, but he came attired quite shabbily, was given, place below the salt and was over looked and apparently forgotten until the feast was over, when the king, hay. ing recollacted himself, asked:
 By the bye, what has become of the poet had intended to talk top
 Dante, offended and hurt by the slight, had taken his departure, but re- turned when followed and invited anew. This time he came to supper superbly dressed in crimson velvet and gold and was served with extreme at- tention, but the courtiers observed with amazement that he poured the soup d VII his sleeves, tucked outlets into b breast and smeared his rich attire with sauces.
 Good gracious, your majesty" ob- served the boldest of the supping mo- bles, "why has this poet such man. ners"
 The question was passed on to Dante, who gravely replied: "When I came here dressed shabbily and sat quietly in my corner, I was forgotten and snubbed. I now come in fine clothes and am very much attended to-. I therefore concluded that it was rath- CT my clothes than myself that you admired and invited and was willing to bestow on them just share of your hospitality."- Louis Republic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
Makes One Feel Worse.

It is a fact that one cannot tell how bad he really feels without feeling worse. The way to feel good is to not talk too much about your ills. Think how well you are, how we'll you have done and feel good about it, and if there is anything the matter with you think it won't last long and that it is not worth thinking about. -- Ex- change.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25

COLLECTOR-If you have any claims you cannot collect. let me have them, and I guarantee results. I am here on the ground and know the ropes. I have agents in all states, and can handle cases any where. Frank ,. Rametti, the col lector who collects, 16 East Main st, Groom 3l. Waterbury. Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
Diplomacy.

Towne-Of course the scheme Is a good one. but do you think your wife will approve of itf Browne-Yes, If by careful limiting can get her to formu- late it herself and make her believe it's her own.-Pearson's Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
G-avitstion.

Examiner-Wbst do you know about the power of the earth's attraction?
 Candidate-It Is the strongest at about 2 o'clock. in the nOrning.-Flie- gende Blatter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25

I believe rather in drawing men to- ward good than shutting them out from bad.-Zola.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
Bargains In Re all Estate

One family house on Adams street for home and six family block on East Main street for a good invest. ment; also several other houses and investments in all parts of the city. For particulars call and see me. TH0S. MART0NE.R Real Estate Broker
 Room 16. 65 Bank Street.
 Lewis Building.
 Loans and Mortgages Arranged
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25

FOUND-At 315 Bank st, F. W. Lu-
 cas's cigar store, one of the largest and best selected stocks of pipes and
 smokers articles and all the favor ite brands of cigars and tobacco. Cigars by the box speciality. Call and see us and you will surely come again. 12-7-1y.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25

WANTED-Cleanin of all kinds; window washing. Satisfactory work. H. H. Mckinney, 59 Kingsbury st. Tel 2S3-S. 9-22-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25

WANTED-The people to know if they have not $7 for ton of coa', |,
 they can get big bag of Otto Coke from their grocer for dime. 12-1-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
FOR SALE

On, Wood street have a three family house of fourteen rooms that rents for $45. per month that is 8 bargain for a person that is looking for good three family mouse, all in the best of shape. Price less than $5,000. Terms right.
 On Middle street have got good seven room house, hot water and heat with very large lot that you can have for $2,700. Terms right. This is home for comfort. Call and see me about 1t.
 F. w. LAWLOR, I3 E.Main St. Room {. Tel. I77.I2. open Eve S
 Real Estate and Insurance. ..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25

FOR SALE CHEAP-Oa easy pay ments, diamonds. watches and jew elry. Everything warranted as rep resented. $. M. Schneer, jeweler, 198 South Main st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25

TO RENT-Three large furnished rooms, suitable for light housekeep- ing;at a reasonable rate; centrally located. Inquire at 73 South Main st. Millinery. 9-25-3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25

LOST-Gold bracelet on Watertown road, Bunker Hill road or in Ex- change place. Probably dropped on trolley car. Reward for return to Democrat office. 9-25-3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-A willow baby car riage, in good condition, used about year. Will sell for half price.
 Call at AS Wateryille st. 9-23-S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25

WANTED-The public to know that J. F.. Farrell has moved his photo- graph gallery to 50 Bank st, where ie is prepared to do ell kinds of irst-class work. Chiidren's photos speciality; all work guaranteed.
 S-1-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

WANTED-To rent house with [ rooms, rent about $20; not too far from center. A. Schwenterley, 34 Ward street. 9-25-3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25

" STED-Cast oir clothing of all ';s: highest prices paid. Mall or. ders promptly attended to. A. R. Posner. s03 Bank st. 11-2S-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25

WANTED-Clerk at A. & F. req Co. References required. Call ~ East Main st. 0Aoo'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
WANTED

WANTED-Competent waitress. Ap-
 9-23-3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25

WANTED-Good carpenters; steady work. Apply at the 8. & |. Cnot- zianoff Building Co.,. Inc, 27 Eiiza- beth st. iiu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-17
DRUNKENNESS X Durable Disease.
Eminent Physiclans and Scientific Men Agree That f should Re Treat
 ed As Such.

Drunkenness is progressive disease; ; the moderate drinker is not satished with two or three drinks day. the craving for more and more becomes IT, resistible as the disease advances; the result is Chronic Alcoholism.
 The treatment used successfully by thousands right i'll their own homes is Orrine. It Is a scientific cure for Drunkenness and has given such uni yersaI satisfaction that 1t Is sold under a positive guarantee to effect cure or your money will be refunded This guarantee is given in good faith and is carried out to the letter. Orrine is not a new remedy; it has been sold by the leading druggists in every city for years. It has lifted tens of thousands from the depths to worthy manhood and has the hearty endorsement of grateful men and women in every State in the Union.
 Orrine No. 1 is the secret remedy; Orrine No. ?, is for those willing to take the treatment. Either form costs s1.00. The guarantee is the same in either case. Write to The Orrine Co.,. Washington, D. 'C.. for free treatise on Drunkenness, mailed in plain sealed en- velope. Orrinei will be mailed sealed on receipt of price. Sold by the lead ing druggists in every town and city, and in this city by E. G. Fowler, Mont gomery. and Cawthon- Coleman Co.,, Selma. Ala. tu-thu-su.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-17
HOLD YOUR COTTON
THAT THE ADVICE OF PRESIDENT
 CHARLES l.. GAN.
Issues statement to Partners Urging FbeM tO "Sit Steady in the Boat" And Let Speculation
 AI1Up,

Charles l.. Gay, President of the Montgomery County Di'ision pf the southern Cotton Association. Is seI;d- ing out circulars advising :hc farmers Of Montgomery County co h"id .hcir cotton. anI to disregard the statement published by Theodore Price.
 He calls attention to tn, statements made by Mir. Price and shows where the farmer will lose nn the trapsac- tions proposed by the big cotton man.
 Mir. Cav in his circular calls attep- tion to the fact that the worlds de- mand fo" clothing has not ceased on account of the recent financial situa- ton in New York, and also calls at tention to the fact that there are short crops of the feacy staple in Russia.
 Sit steady in the boat" is his ad- vice to the farmers. There will be a scramble for our holdings at our fig ures before we can produce another crop"
 The statement of MT. Gay follows
 ITO Members of Southern Cotton As-
 sociation, Montgomery County Sub
 division:
 We are Neing constantly confronted vrith the elimination of cotton speCula- ton in the South by those whose in- terest has been adversely affected but my friends, think, of the millions of dollars saved 10 us this season by let ting speculation alone. I say this be- cause we are natural born bulls"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-17

Our morning paper publishes a com munication from Theodore H. PrIce, which hope all of us members will study carefully and look thoroughly into his proposition before accepting his advice. He advises shipment If spot cotton to New York for delivery on Decenbe: contracts now quoted at 10 i3 m order to receive the ca sh and help relieve the I-n ,icial si uation. Freight, insurance and cost of deliv- cry on contracts would be about $i per bale or $i00 on 100, not counting diff ferences in grade. loss in weight and possible other charges.
 This would net the shipper 9.63 here per pound, when sold on our market today brings 1O.7-16, hence your loss.
 He gives as his opinion, that the market will go lower. Now there Is no question about that should the south erp holders flood the New York market with spot cotton. He further advises the purchase of May contracts at lO.2O after selling Your spots and delivering on December contractsN
 "Eou may rest assured were we all or even many of us to take this advice cotton would decline to or cents. Next spring 20 would look very high and unless providence should provide think the most of us. as in the past would be cleaned Hp coming and go- ing
 Tn view of the short crop, it looks far more reasonable to continue to mar ket slowly, selling only so much as to satisfy our just obligations and reason- able demands. and let speculation en- tirely alone.
 We are all husy now grinding and cooking long sweetening to go with our hog and hominy. We can rest as- sured the worlds demand for our cot ton for clothing. has not ceased, on ac- count of financial panic among spec ulators on Wall Street in New 4@rk.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-17
BE Montgomery Store Can't
 Occupy Its OtOn Budding

by a strict bona-fide sale. held for the simple ard sole purpose of reducing stock. The present store-room is en- tirely inadequate to accommodates a stock which was bought to i'll store nearly twice the size of that part now occupied by the Montgomery Fair--and with an immense Holiday Display coming in by every freight 1t Is abso- Iutely necessary that part of the stocks now on the shelves be closed out at once. s There is no department in the entire establishment which does not present unprecedented bargain offerings There is no man. woman Or child in Mont gomery with any sort of want that cannot he satisfied In this store this week at prices ranging from 20 per cent to 50 per cent less than the regu- lar figures. Particular attention Is called to the sale in the Clothing De- partment This stock is much too large for proper showing in It's pres ent cramped quarters. and in order to quickly close out sufficient of 1t to relieve this condition. prices have been placed, on every suit both mems and boys, such as have never before been heard of in Montgomery
 By all means turn to this double page of the Montgomery Fair and see for yourself the magnificent offerings.
 adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-17

New York, Nov. 1e.---It looks as though the old fashioned birch rod would soon be restored to New fork's public schools. Moral ,suasion mas been found insufficient in dealing with zl,a it,sty spirit of young America. and #3n Tsnnrd Of Education, at the insti- G&fion of the teachers is contemplating \ return to the sterner methods Of our ancestors. The school principals are almost unanimous in their demand for Inc rod but fond parents and doting relatives have raised sNch volume or protest, that the Board of Education viii have to consider the matter most carefuily before taking definite steps. However, those who are in closest touch with the situation believe that sfi,e oId motto Spare the rod, and spoil the child" will win out
 Society folk turned out en masse to attend the eighth national automooils rhnw in Madison Square Garden, and Is spite of the stringency in the money t,arlxet there seemed to be a host or rr0spective buyers. Autos of every de- srrintton were on exhibition, from the heavy trucks and delivery wagons 70 inc most palatial touring cars. Not the least interesting of the exhinlts tras an amphibious auto cart invented hv s PrencTman. It is an automobile, that the inventor claims, will go With equal facility on land or water. Tn ap- pearance the new automobile. Is very similar to a large life boat. set oh axles. with rubber-tired wheels at- seehad- It is covered like canoe however, with an opening in the cen ter contain the operators.
 For some years past the lower east aide of New York has been almost ex-' ciusively inhabited by Jews, and no one has moved in to disturb their posses sion. In fact to a stranger it would seem impossible for many more people 1o anueeze within the narrow confines if what is known as the Ghetto. How aver for some time the Italian immi- grants have been settling in great numbers within stones throw or tnls gl~trIct inst across the Bowery. Never- theIess. the Bowery has been as defi- nife a dividing line between these two peoples as the Chinese wall In the past year, however, the Italians have be-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-17
LARGEST DEPARTMENT STORE IN
 CITY FEARFULLY CRAMPED.
Hentgomery Fair ,in order to Relieve This Conditfoa, Tnaugurates Tomor- row Their "fireat stock Re-
 ducfng Sele.v

The Montgomsry Fair has taken an entire double page in today's Adyerti- ser to explain the Greatest stock Reducing Sale". ever held in the history of Montgomery merchandising.
 E It rHna confidently expected that the second lAif of their handsome new fIve-story building would be ready for occupancy on october 18th, and with this idea in view the buyers of the Montgomery Fair made considerably larger reservations than the present oc- cupfed portion of the new building can ndequately accommodate, Unlocked for delays of one sort and another have repeatedly occurred since october 18th. putting off from day to day the time when the other portion of the SefniteSy flaIng 'ea seen that it is oM of the question to think of putting the present stocks into the other part of the build Ing for some time to come.
 1t has, therefore, been decided to hold tfis Mar,moth Stock Reducting Sale Beginning tomorrow. This is positive
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-17
DreU All of His Money from Bank,
 Then Went to Sleep and Was Robbed.

Last night, while on duty at one of the furnaces, he fell asleep for few minutes and when he awoke he dis covered that he had been robbed of s765.
 Minor has been operating small lunch stand on Furnace Hill, and the $500 represented his profits for many months. His friends advised him to keen his money in the bank, but he Iswas obstinate and refusedeto follow their advice. @
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-17

Tuscumbia, Nov. 1s.-Fearful that nis money was insecure in the bank, like many others, Ed Minor, of Sheffield, after reading the papers telling of bank
 failures and money stringency two weeks ago, drew out all of his savings. amountig to $500 from the Sheffield National Bank.
 He considered his money safer n Yis pockets than in the bank. and nirca it's withdrawal has carriedit on his person.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-17

view of these facts we holders of cot.
 ton are masters of the situation. If we will only sit steady in the boat there will be "a scramble for our hold
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-17

eThe crops of India and Russia are said to. be 2,50O,000 bales short of last wear, our crop at least 1,500 900 or pos- sihiv Ann n00 shnrt of last year. Tn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-17

ings. at our figures before we can pro. duce another crop.
 respectfully submitted, z Charles L. Gay.