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The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-10-31

ing wages, and held in substance that
property rights were superior to hui
man rights. His second decision is
found in the Fed. Rep, v. so, PIP.
21-24.
Judge Taft's decisions in this re-
spect are in striking contrast with
those of other federal judges under
similar circumstances. In fact, ne
stands alone in the position which he
took.
In the case of Ames ct al vs. Union
Pacific ct al, circuit court, district
of Colorado, February s, 1894, Judges
Riner and Hallett held: The court
will not confirm the action of the re-
ceivers of an insolvent railroad sys-
tenn in reducing the wages and chang
ing the regulations for the conduct Of
when the property was turned over
TO the receivers, where the employees
effected were not notified of the pro-
posed changes and given an opportu-
nifty to point out before the receivers
any inequalities or injustice that
might be caused by them" Fed. Rep.
v. 60, p. 674).
In the same case Circuit Judges
Caldwell and Sanborn ordered the re-
ceivers to annul their new schedule
providing for reduction in wages
and to invite the proper representa-
tives of the employees to consider the
proposed reduction and bring their
points of difference into court. After
| this had been done the court in it's
decision said: "The wages of men
must not be reduced below reason
able and just compensation for their
services. They must be paid fair
wages, though no dividends are paid
on the stock and no interest paid on
the bonds. y, = The highest and best
service cannot be expected from men
who are compelled to live in a state
of pinch and want. court of equity
will not pursue a niggardly and
cheese-paring policy" (Fed. Rep, v.
81, PIP. and 1O).
In another case (Fed. Rep. v. 62,
p. 81 Federal Judge Woolson among
other things said: 1.-The court will
not, against the protests Of said en-
ployes, reduce their wages, because
of the inability of the railroad to pay
dividends or interest, even though
present opportunity exists for secur-
ing other employees for less wages"
The decision of all these federal
judges is at variance with the de-
cision of Judge Taft. Judge Taft held
that the wages of working men shoul /
be reduced to dollar day in order
that interest might be paid on bonds,
and that the working men had no
standing in court. The decision of
the other judges was that the rights
of labor came first, and that their
compensation must not be reduced in
order to pay dividends. These de-
cisions, which are of record, show
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-10-31
BRYAN AND LABOR.

A little tale of Bryan
In the papers yesterday
Just happened to impress me
In very forceful way
'Twarn't no tale O. issues great
Nor politics an such
But just a yarn O. private life
That had sterling touch.
When Bryan was a-buildin'
His house a year ago
(He wasn't nominated.
At that time then, you know
There was a gang O. workmen
A laborin' on his place,
An Bryan he remembered them
With kindness and with grace
He paid their car fare back and forth
To work at morn and night,
And when Thanksgiving came around
He made their spirits bright
BY givin' each a turkey
An little money, too
"A SAOuSAAul luluS WHICH llduy 1Olho
Would clean ferget ter do!
1 think of what the poet said
OF small things of the past:
20 ye were little at the first,
But mighty at the LASH"
An so before election time
This little kindly deed
Was spread abroad by these same men
That workingmen might heed.
II he to these few workingmen
Was kind in private life
I reckon that as president
He'd aid them in their strife
He little thought his kindly act
On fertile soil was cast
A bud of kindness twas at first
!. An oak of strength at last!
r. B. R. in Buffalo Times.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-10-31

Washington, D. c., Oct. 12, 1908.
Men of Labor, Lovers of Human Lib.
erty:
You are believers in the form of
government described by the immor-
Atal Lincoln as government of the peo.
pie, for the people and by the people
You would not be true Americans If
you were not. This form of govern
ernment by law and is the direct op-
posite of-tne despotic from-which is
government by discretion. Govern
4nent by injunction is government by
discretion; in other words, despotic.
You would not willingly assist in de-
stroying our present form of govern
ment in the United States, and I
therefore assume that you would have
the issue in this campaign stated
plainly and simply in order that you
may do your duty.
The facts are that the judiciary, in
duced by corporations and trusts and
protected by the republican party, is,
step by step, destroying government
by law and substituting therefor a
government by judges, who determine
what, in their opinion, is wrong; what,
in their opinion, is evidence; who, in
their opinion, is guilty, and what, i'll
their opinion, the punishment shall be.
1t is sought to make of the judges ir-
responsible despots, and by controlling
them using this despotism in the in
terest of corporate power.
In order to do this it was necessary
to proceed secretively to prevent op-
position becoming too strong; some
strained Justification for it had to
be sought in the constitution of the
United States. The constitution pro-
vides that judges shall have jurisdic-
ton in law and equity, and by extend
ing the jurisdiction of judges sitting
in equity all safeguards erected to
protect human liberty is swept aside.
5 Instead of the accuser proving the
guilt of the accused, the accused is
compelled to show cause why he
should not be punished. The absolute
power, in specific instances, of a judge
sitting in chancery (Which is the real
name for equity is gradually extend
ed over the several fields of human ac-
tivity. and revolution is perfected.
We then have despotic government by
the judiciary in place of government
of, for and by the people.
This revolution has already pro-
gressed very far. 1t is depriving the
workers of their right as citizens, by
forbidding the exercise of freedom of
speech, freedom of the press, freedom
Of assembly and the right of petition,
il, in the opinion of the Judge, the ex-
ercise of these rights may work in
jury to the business of some corpora
ion or trust. 1t is applicable to the
worker today and will inevitably be
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-10-31
FIT FOR THE "NANNY HOUSE."

If there is doubt in the mind Of
any union man who he should support
in the forthcoming presidential cleo
ton, let him read c. w. (Gripenuts)
Posts article in the Gazette of Octo-
ber 20, and if he has an atom of sense
he can reason for himself. There's a
reason! And if the article itself can't
convince you that Post, Parry, Van
Cleave and few others of the same
class are not behind Taft, why it's
to Florine (mad house) station for
you.-San Antonio, Tex, Dispatch.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-10-31
TAFT THE CHAMPION
OF WAGE RFDUCERS

Although Judge Taft has denied
enough for a working man. an exam
ination of his judicial decisions and
injunction jecrees shows that he Is on
record in a decision from the bench,
not only as recommending but actual
ly ordering a reduction in the wages
OF railway employees practically to 81
a day. He actually did order a cut
of 10 per cent in the wages of en-
ployes receiving over $35 per month
and those receiving over $1.10 a day.
Thus, by Judge Taft's decision, a man
receiving $1.11 day would be re-
duced practically to 81 day. The
decision was rendered by Judge Taft
in the case of Thomas VS.. Cincinnati,
New Orleans & Texas Pacific railway,
circuit court, southern district of Ohio,
w. D., April 30, 1894. and is to be
found in Fed. Rep. v. 62, o. $50. The
action was one wherein the employees
of the road had applied to the court
to have rescinded an order of the re-
ceiver making 10 per cent reduction
in their wages. His decision was
made without giving the employees an
opportunity to have their day in court
and show why their wages should not
be cut. He held that the mere thirty
days notice of reduction given by the
receiver was sufficient They are
now" he said in his decision, ito be
put in the attitude of either accepting
or rejecting the proposition by the
receiver who employed them at the
reduced wages. If they are not con-
tent with the wages, they are not
compelled to accept them, and may
retire from his employment.
they have no standing in this court
to call for an adjudication Of any
rights"
Further on in his decision Judge
Taft held in effect that the preserva
tion of the property and its admins
tration in the interests of those who
owned 1t was entitled to first consid
Grafton. He then went on to say that
the receiver had consulted with the
court before making the reduction
and that "the court must presume that
the order was well made"
Later the employees appeared in
court and presented petition pray
in that the court direct the receiver
to modify this wage reduction, but
Judge Taft rendered an opinion deny
ing the petition. In effect ne held
that an order making a change in pay
ment for overtime which operated t!
reduce wages was not unreasonable
and also that the payment of interes;
on bonds must be considered before
the matter of wages.
Thus Judge Taft first counseled =
reduction of wages to what was prac
tically dollar day. and then isued
an order approving such reduction, re
fused to grant petition for mod
ification of overtime charges reduc
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-10-31
MIR. Union Man?
What Samuel GompcrS SAYS:

VI very we'll satisfied with the platform as romul
gated the Denver and will do everything
these declarations and of that will work for the cleo
ton Of the who stand for principles
have expected defeat hoped for
defeat and have fighting idea principle
firmly believed be right and just will always fighting
tor what believe right what the temporary
be- believe that this fight win;
and shall work for Mr. Bans election and ratification the
principles that have advocated officers
Statement by Samuel Gornpers, President American
Labor and charged with contempt nstgaon Of
/ W. Van Ceave.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-10-31
Under Which Flag,
XXI X1r, Cle1x1a E7xze.
J. w. Van Clcavc Saws:

"The nuncons purpose head off injury for which, if
allowed be committed the victim
edy by the the the certainly and the
Of the punishment which renders the injunction
effective attacks and life Jury trial would
bring delay and uncertainty Thus ouH gUe license
ence could make industry and property insecure could
the number and the ducveness Of labor contests and
legitimate trade of all
at the duty of American business regardless of their
party bury Bryan and Byansm under such avalanche of
1908 that the work will be done again
1912, Statement by W. Van Ceave, President National
St Louis .t..4
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-06-25

This inquiry was referred to Professor
Elliott, who replied:
~. We have experimsnted with soy
beans for about twelve years At thu
Pullman station, and have also expert.
mented with the soy bean at our state
station, located on tho western slope Of
the Cascade Range, near Puyallup.
"2-3. We have not been sbls to ma
ture Thorn sufficiently at this station to
justify their being considered as =
profitable crop. At the Puyallup sta
ton we have had better success. Our
experiments have been tried only on
the plot scale, hence We have no data
regarding the cost Of production
-. We have used these beans as
forage, and also have made an effort to
use them for grain feed for swine, with
only moderate success; and (5) do not
think any experiments have been made
looking to their use as food for the
human race -
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-06-25

A New Orleans woman, well known
for her work for charity, recently &C
cepted an Invitation TO speak at an
antI-tuberculosis meeting. On the plat
form she found herself seated between
bishop and rabbi. and the tone OF
the meeting seemed to be rendered ex-
tremely solemn by the combination.
In order to tighten the solemnity, she
said, turning to the rabbi: do you
know, feel as II were leaf be-
tween the Old and the New Tesla
ments."
The rabbi turned sad-eyed gaze
upon her.
Eyes, madam he said, "and, II you
will recall, that page is usually blank
one"
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WHAT AILs THE MILK
Also q Surs Test for Tuberculosis
In tho Cow


BY Dr. X. w. Stoudsr, Assistant Professor Of Sur.
gerp. Washington Agricultural College
"Will you tell me what is the matter
with milk when it turns thick and
Shiny, resembling a mixture of hot
water and starch" writes A. H., from
Chelan Falls. Whenever my COW
misses being MIXED, her milk for sew
eral days thereafter has this appear
ance. 1t tastes all right, but to me it
seems queer that milk should act this
way. Also, tell me how to find out il
an animal has tuberculosis.
DR.. X. w. Stouder, assistant pro-
fessor of surgery, replied: ''The coagu-
lation of the milk you refer to is no
doubt due to slight Inflammation of
the udder, due to the retention of the
milk too long, coupled with some bsc-
THEOLOGICAL change in the milk, the lat
ter possibly being due to an infection
passing through the milk duct of the
teat. The milk might, or might not. be
wholesome, depending upon the organ
ism causing the coagulatiou. Senti-
ment, however, would revert against
the use of such milk.
In order to test an animal for tu-
berculosis, we use biological product,
or toxlne, known as tuberculin This
must be injected by an experienced OPP
orator, hypodermically, and careful
record kept Of the temperature for sew
eral hours both before and after the in
lection. The test is very reliable, but
in order to perform it, a person must
have had specific instruction, as well as
some experience in its application.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-06-25
sam Weller.

1t was Sam Weller who made Dick
ems famous. "Piekwlck Papers were
complete failure financially until this
unique character was introduced. The
press was all but unanimor9 In prais-
ing Samival as an entirely original
character whom none but a great gen
Jus could have created. Dickens re
ceived over $4,000 for "Pickwick
Papers," and at the age of twenty-six
he was lncomparably the most popular
author Of his day.-London Standard.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-06-25
One of the
Essentials

OF the happy homes of to-day Is a
vast fund OF information as to the
best methods OF promoting health and
happiness and right living and know
ledge OF the worlds best products.
Products OF actual excellence and
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and which have attained to world.
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OF the WelLlnformed Of the World;
not OF individuals only. but of the
many who have the happy faculty OF
selecting and obtaining the best the
world affords.
One OF the products OF that class.
of known component parts, an Ethical
remedy, approved by physicians and
commended by TIE WellInformed OF
the World as valuable and whole
some family laxative is the well-known
Syrup OF Figs and Elixir of SIENNA. To
get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine. manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only, and
for sale by all leading druggists.
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500 Reward. 500.

The readers o! this PAPER will be pleased 4
learn that there Is at least one dreaded diseas
That science has been able to cure In all IL
stages, and that is CRtRrrh Halrs Catarrl
Cureis the only positive cure now known to tn,
medical fraternity. Catarrh be ng u constitu
uonal disease. requires constitutional treat
ment Hairs Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system thereby destroying the fonn
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assisting nature in doing its work The pro
priet 8 have so much faith In itscurative pow
ers hat they offer One Hundred Dollars for AM
case that II fails to cure. Send for list o
testimonials.
Address F. J, CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-06-25
Modernixed ysrrion.

Pythias had returned just in time to
save the life of Damon
Gee" exclaimed Dionysius. Boys
when that story is worked into play it
will make great hit"
Most noble tyrant," said Pythias, ven
turing to correct him, Its merely sac
riics hit"
Many Of the scorers, however, having
only superficial knowledge of the game,
marked it down as doubls play.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-06-25

Pardon me, said the dowager with tn
mole on her chin, but there is hsrdl
room for two OF us here il you are goin
10 keep that thing on your head"
20, guess there's room enough. mad
am answered the sharp featured youni
woman with the outrageous hat, VIII
occupied the adjoining seat I'm no
making any kick about the space you
feet take up."-Chicago Tribune.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-06-25

"Oh, girls exclaimed the gushing
maiden on the crowded street car,
I've just washed my hair and | can't
do thing with It." Just then the
car gave lurch and she shrieked as
the man in front OF her stepped on her
loot.
beg pardon" muttered the weary
straphanger who had done the step
ping. you see, I've just washed my
feet and ! can't do a thing with them"
Tudpa
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-06-25
A nreaarni srcret.

Wife-Ilave you any secrets yol
keep from me. dearest?
Husband None, darling.
Wife-Then | am determined will
have none from you. either
Husband-Have you secrets, them
Wlfe-Only one, and ! am resolved
10 make clean breast OF t.
Husband (hoarsely) Go on!
Wlfe-For several days | have had
n secret-a secret longing for nav
dress. with hat TO match, for my birth
day
That fetched hlm.-Tatler.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-06-25
KOREA WAKING UP.
Begins to Realize the Importance of
Maintaining Forest Area.

Korea, the Hermet Kingdom, is wax
ing up to the necessity of protecting its
remaining forests and replanting de-
nuded tracts on important watersheds
Japan is furnishing the inspiration and
part of the money which will produce
the change from the old order of things
/ to the new A school for training
Korean foresters has already been put
in operation.
| The two governments drew up 60
operative agreement last spring and
outlined plan for the wise use of the
forests in tho Yalu and Tumen Valleys,
and as a result national forest policy
for Korea has been developed. The
new Korean forest laws are similar to
those of japan, according to United
States Consul General Thomas Sam
mons, of Seoul
Although Korean forests have been
exploited and neglected, and the coun-
try has suffered severely from drouth,
floods and erosion, the denudstion is
less serious than in neighboring PROV
inces of China. One Of the first meas
ures to be taken up will be the preser-
walton of such wooded tracts as yet re-
main. In order to do this, the govern
ment has taken all forest. under its
care, whether they are publicly or pri-
vstely owned. The owners will not be
deprived of their property without COM
pensation, but the government will reg
ulate the cutting of timber, and in GER
tain cases may prohibit all cutting on
tracts which ought to remain timbered
to prevent foods, drouths, landslides
and to preserve unimpaired the scenic
attractiveness of places of public re-
sort. f" All owners Of timberland and
all lesseholders are required to report
to the government their holdings in or
der that the property may be listed and
cared for. Failure to report within 8
year subjects the forest to forfeiture.
The forested area of Korea is about
9 100000 acres, which is only one-tenth
of the land on which forests ought to
be growing. Extensive timbered tracts
remain in the northern part of the coun-
try on the waters of the Yalu and Tu-
men Rivers, and lumber operations are
carried on in the mountain districts.
But in the agricultural sections of the
country wood is very scarce, and the |
fuel problem is serious. Coal and other |
mines have been opened by Americans,
Ind one of the most pressing needs is |
timber for use in and about the mines, |
In that country, as elsewhere, large |
quantities of timber are necessary in |
developing mining property, and it is
that country as backward |
as Korea can put into prac-
ice the principle that the only sure
way Of getting timber is to grow it.
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nInck Coated r.upsr..

We are becoming not only nation
OF shopkeepers, but nation Of clerks.
Every young man wishes to be a clerk,
every young woman typewriter, The
profession is frlghtfully oyercrowded
and frightfully underpaid. We have
neither servants nor laborers, only an
army OF blackcoated parpers London
Graphic.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-06-25
IWHEN writing 10 advertisers please
w mention this paper.
e e . CURES
3D. 0. RHEUMATISM

Every Of Rheumatism has its origin development
blood disease which a
blood and before pain is felt and the changes
Irregularities such spell of Indigestion disturbance
etc are merely the exciting causes producing the pains and aches which
the natural of the disease
carried through the
muscle membrane tissue and
acrd irritating impurities coated
and the sharp the dull
physical When the blood filled poison perma
relief cannot be expected nments
treatment Such measures tempoay relief
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-06-25
Quick Reflex Action.

Shocked and Grieved Parent-To Tommy,
where did you get those beautiful little
spotted eggs? You have been robbins
some birds nest, yon wicked boy
Tommy--I'm goin' 70 set the old hen
on IN, mamma, and raise some pretty lit
tie birds, so you can put some more Of
'em on your hat.--Chicago Tribune.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-06-25

HOWARD r. BURTON.-Assayer and Chemist.
! Ieadyille, Colorado Specimen prices: Gold,
Silver, Lead, 81 Gold SILVER 75ci Gold, 5oc Zinc OF
Copper 81. Cyanide tests. Mailing envelopes and
full price list sent application. Control and UNI
pire work solicited keferencsi Carbonate Ne
tional Bank.
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Tomato Cat.up.

Boil together a peck of unpeeled to
matoes and six minced onions until
soft enough to be rubbed easily through
colander. After putting the vegeta-
bles through colander, pour through
coarse stralner and add 70 them Z
tablespoonful each of powdered cloves
mace, pepper, salt and sugar, a salt
spoonful OF cayenne pepper, three bay
leaves and q tablespoonful of celery
bag. Boil all together for SIX hourx,
stirring frequently. Take out the bag
OF seed and add pint OF cider vinegar.
Boil up once more, take from the Ore
and when cold bottle and soal
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-06-25
The Best Part.

Tommy, did you give your brother
the best part of the apple, as told you
tor
"Yessum. l gave him the seeds. He
can plant them and have whole OF
chard."
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Thnt,. II.

81 don't know why my wife isn't
happy, she has everything money can
buy"
1T is the things which money cannot
buy that make a woman happy
Houston Post.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-06-25
10 ereal. n New shos,.

Always shake in Aliens Foot Ease, powder
II cures hot, sweating, aching, swollen feet
lures corns, ingrowing nails and bunions. At
All druggists and shoe stores, Csc. Don't accept
any destitute. sample mai led FREE. Address
Allen 5. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-06-25

Foremost among the minerals, ETC..
which Russians regard as the source of
Siberias future wealth are gold. iron.
coking coal, manganese, copper, platinum.
emeralds. topazes, asbestos, glauber's salt,
rock salt and, in all probability. naphtha.