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The Washington times., 1908-05-07
Wages of the Country Sho1Un;
Men Corset Makers Highly Paid

60 average 1868. II also states that
this is one OF the most conspicuCys in
the interests represented.
The average weekly earnings OF wo-
men in some Of tthe industries which
employ large numbers were as follows:
Cotton goods. S6.63
Hosiery and knit goods. $6.01
SILK and silk goods, S6l1-
Boots and shoes. $3.50.
Mems clothing, $500.
Women's CiUJHinG, $3.50
Shirts, $3.50.
Glass, S5.0S.
The investigation proved that the
only industries employing large num-
bers OF children under sixteen years OF
age are glass. shirts. tobacco, cigarettes
and five textile Industries. The average
weekly earnings Of children IN the cot
tor Industry - S32l. For glass work
the children received an average week
ly salary of S42, for shirts S23l, and
for tobacco. cigars and cigarettes g.
According TO the report The Southern
States are conspicuous - their low
weekly earnings. The average weekly
earnings Of the various sections ranged
as follows.
Western States. S13.65: North Central.
s1062: North Atlantic. sl011: South Cen
tral. $S-S3 and South Atlantic. S731.
In aCcuunt ing for tie low aVerzEc OF
the Southern States the Census Bureau
tablishment Of factory industries. the
large number OF women and children
employed ard the large number OF
negro employees. It also emphasizes the
fact thai the industries thus far es-
tablshed are not those which require
the services OF the highest grade work
ers-
The Washington times., 1908-05-07

The first regular report ever made OF
classified weekly earnings In the United
States has just been issued by the Cen
sus Bureau. The report is contained in
a bulletin, prepared by the bureau,
which covers the manufacturing census
OF 123. 703 establishments or 62.9 OF all
the manufacturing establishments en-
plOytnE wage earners- Material for the
report was collected IN 1895.
The 3,2s7.S1 wage earners which figure
in the report are divided-2.619 ,O53 men,
5SS599 women, and 90.167 children.
This report covers the figures for one
week in order TO show the percentage of
earnings. The pay rolls OF the 123.7OS es-
adjustments for the week amounted TO
$50, 1S5. 7g1- OF this amount the men re-
ceived SS1 per cent, the women II per
cent, and the children nine-tenths OF I
per cent
More than half the wage earners, ac-
cording 10 the bulletin, earned 80 or over
during the week. The highest average
weekly earnings reported for the men in
any manufacturing industry were s21. .6S.
paid to expert jewel cutters and polish
ers- Even where machinery is en-
plOyed the most expert skill is demand
ed IN this work and such labor com
"rands nigh wages
another and a particularly interesting
feature disclosed by these Investigations
Is that one Of the highest paid indus
tries is corset making, and the report
records the salaries OF the men workers
The Washington times., 1908-05-07
SPRING FESTIVAL HELD
IN ALL SOULS CHURCH

a spring festival was given IN All
Souls Church last night for the bene-
Mt OF that parish The subjects on the
program were: AN Evening in japan
and Something Doing Every Minute -
Japanese Life and Customs was the
subject OF an address by Mrs. r. O..
Wood. whose husband was for many
years military attaChe at the United
states ministry in Tokyo.
President d. z Doughty. OF the Par
lsh Union. VINO directed the festival
was assisted by Jerome LIghtfoot, Mrs
Cameron, Mr.. Dutton. Mrs Breckett
Mrs. Crensh2w. the Misses Newton,
Miss Bright. and Miss IIghtfoot
Conspicuous at the entertainment were
the Also Girls arrayed in Japanese
kimonOS. They were attractiVeiy
dressed. and resembled Ceisha girls
Throughout the evening they fiitted
about the church serving refreshments
and assisting at the various booths
A tenor sole was snug by Herndon
MorseI. baritone selections were sung
by Arthur II Deibert and Otto Lueb-
kcrt. A violin solo was played by VIII
liam Z. Green. ana piano selections
were heard from Miss Roberta Amies
Mrs Emma KnOTr, and Mrs. Frank
By-rHm-
The Washington times., 1908-05-07
MARRIED THREE WIVES.
CHARGE AGAINST MAN

NEWBURG. No, May 7.-On a charge
that he had three wives. one in Chicago.
one in New York city, and the other in
Newburg, Lucien Pickett. who repre-
sented himself 20 be wealthy finan-
cier, was arrested here today on an in
dictment entered by the grand jury or
Cook county. Ill He refused 10 return
10 Chicago on reQuisition issued by
Governor Deneen. OF Illinois
In habeas corpus proceedings be
fore Judge S<yless. Pickett vas re-
manded 10 the custody OF the sheriff OF
Phelps county 10 await the arrival OF
the special officer from Chicago.
PiCkett's NewbUrg wife. who r. a
handsome woman OF twenty-fOur wears,
says Pickett is being prosecuted by q
couple of jealous women who have no
legal claim on him She declares she
loves him: believes in him. and viii be
true 10 him, though a dozen courts con-
vict him OF bigamy.
Pickett has many friends at NeVburE
and was received I'm the best circles Of
the town. The authors les say they
have information convincing them hat
Picket has a dozen wives III various
parts OF the United States. Pickett is
forty years old
The Washington times., 1908-05-07
DR.. HEFLEB0WER TO DIRECT
SANTAFE'S TOPEKA HOSPITAL

DR. R c. Hehebower will leave Wash
ington about the middle OF May 20 be
come surgeon in charge OF the dis
pensary OF the General Hospital at To-
peha. Kan. The hospital is the property
OF the Topeka and Santa Fe railroad
DR.. HeBebOwer is a graduate Of
George Washington University. and was
a resident physician at the Emergency
Hospital from March I. 1907. To March
&, 1905 he is a member Of the National
Guard Ambulance Corps. ranking as a
senior nOn-commissioned officer.
The Washington times., 1908-05-07
HALF A MILLION LOST
IN NEW ORLEANS FIRE

NEW ORLEANS, La. May IA
spectacular blaze lasting through the
night and still burning caused $500, 900
damage, and for a time threatened an
entire block in the heart OF the bust
ness district.
The business houses burned were
among the largest Of their kind in New
Orleans, and employed hundreds OF
people About half are covered by IN
surance. Estimated losses are:
F. f. Hansel and Brother, Limited,
stock, 500. .O0e.
Hanseli building. owned by the New
Orleans Mortgage Real Estate Security
Company. 800. .090
Il. B. Stevens & Co. clothiers' stock.
&I25. .010
Stevens building. owned by Tulane
Educational fund SI5. COO.
Jules Dreyfous. dry goods. damage by
fire and water Sf5G.G00
Dreyfous. building, owned by c. G.
COrdill $500
Miscellaneous losses, 5000.
The Washington times., 1908-05-07
WOODMEN ELECT DELEGATE.

II. II. AuHard. Of A. r. Talbot Camp.
District OF Columbia Association OF
the Modern V-ooamen OF America, was
elected delegate last night 10 the head
camp. 20 be- held in Peoria, H., on
June g. The election was held IN the
rooms OF the organization, az Slo fe4ilL-
sylvania avenue southeas.- NllliaLh -
Boteler was chosen alternate
The Washington times., 1908-05-07
FRISCO FLEET-hAD
AS SAILORS REVEL
Whole City, In Gala Attire,
Thrown Open to Wis
itOrs.
Officers and Men Alike
Are Feted by Proud
Hosts.

SAN FRANCISCO. May T.-Ssn Fran
cisco rose 70 the crowning heights OF
patriotism and affection today 10 do
honor to the American fleet within its
harhor- Forty splendid Warships. which
steamed through the Golden Gate yes
terday. lay at anchor within the
shadow Of the United States fort in
the harbor.
For days and days the sailors have
been saving up for their arrival at Fris-
co. the one big event Of the world
cruise. It marks the culmination of a
long trip, and the enthusiastic recep-
tion which IS being rendered evidences
the feeling of the 0eOple.
At daybreak today when. the first
rays Of the sun flashed upon the waters
OF the bay they revealed the stately
lines OF the American armada at
anchor.
Never had Frisco seen a sight so
awe-inspiring and imposing as that
crescent line Of battleships swung out
IN proud array. and typifying the naval
strength OF the nation. Even at dawn
sightseers were about The crowds
IN the street were large. and many
thronged the hilltops 10 get a glimpse
Of the scene in the harbor.
City IN Gala Attire
Bunting flaps from every building
the Star-Spangled Banner haunts in
every breeze. and gaiIy dressed naidens
with red. white. and blue ribbon. are
seen everywhere. Chinese lanterns adorn
every section OF the city. The parks are
resplendenL in their holiday attire. The
national regalia. significant Of patriot.
ism and friendship Is seen everywhere.
When the first bluejackets landed this
morning. they were greeted with a pro
ionged cheer, and were escorted by an
lmpromptu committee composed of every
person who could get near them. The
sights which met Jacks eve in Frisco
today were an eXaggeratiOn OF what
ne mad seen all the wSv I'D the coast
At Los Angeles the reception was cor
dial and at Santa Barbara and Monte
rey ne was greeted effusively. but the
manner in which he was greeted at Sau
francisco echpSed them all He is the
hero-the lion of the hour and no one
can do enough to please him
HaIbOr Is Thronged.
The hotels were deserted early IN tn,
morning. and every craft in the harbol
was pressed into service to carry III,
sightseers out TO the fleet. Some OF tbe
visitors were from down the coast. .wherr
they already had seen the fleet but an.
Tarently they could not satiate theI,
patriotic hunger. They wanted to feast
their eyes upon those great machines
OF war.
Invitations for All.
The town was filled early. Visitors
and tars rubbed elbows. and the road
ways we're thronged with automobiles
and carriages. The harbor was like
wise gay.
Mayor Edward r. Taylor has throwr
open the city 20 his guests. The off.
GERS and their wives are flooded with IN
vitauons, and Jack Tar IS in his glory
The Washington times., 1908-05-07
KIT CARSON POST
TO HOLD MEMORIAL

Memorial services for comrades who
died during the last twelve months will
be held BY Kit Carson Post, No. 2.
g. A. r., at Grace NJ f. Church next
Sunday evening at 7:45 o'clock. a pa
triotic address VIII be delivered by the
Rev 5. NJ Afford. pastor of the church.
who Will assist Commander Middleton
IN conducting the services The choir
OF Grace NJ. z. Church Will sing All
members Of the post have been re-
ouested 10 wear the c. A. r. badge
and assemble in the church at 7:SC
O'Clock.
The members who died during the
The Washington times., 1908-05-07
EASTERN EXPRESS WRECKED.

ST. LOUIS. No. May THE Boston
and New Yorw train on the Big -Four
leaving here just after midnight was
wrecked at Shelbyville. III. The wreck
occasioled considerable delay to in
coming trains. No one was hurt in the
wreck and the damage was slight.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-09-19
1.-THE PALE GIRL"
Did Not Know Coffee Was the Cause.

In cold weather some people think
a cup of hot coffee good to help keep
warm. So it is-for a short time but
the ug-caffeine-acts on the heart
to weaken the circulation and the re-
action is to cause more cnilliness.
There is a hot wholesome drink
which Oak girl found after time,
makes the blood warm and the heart
strong.
She says:
Having lived for five years in N.
OAK, have used considerable coffee
owing to the cold climate. AS a re-
suit 1 had a dull headache regularly,
suffered from Indigestion, and had no
life in me.
Il was known as the pale GIRL and
people thought l was just weakly.
After a time l had heart trouble and
became very nervous, never knew
what it was to be real well. Took med
icine but it never seemed to do any
good.
''Since being married my husband
and 1 both have thought coffee was
harming as and we would quit, only to
begin again, although we felt it was
the same as poison to us.
"Then we got some Postum. Well,
the effect was really wonderful. My
complexion is clear now, headache
gone, and I have a great deal of en-
ergy l had never known while drink
ing coffee.
II haven't been troubled with indi-
gestion since using Postum, am not
nervous, and need no medicine. We
have a little girl and boy who both
love Postum and thrive on it and
Grape-Nuts."
There's "a Reason"
Name given by Postum c., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read. ''The Road to Well
ville," in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
Interest.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-09-19
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 knowledge of the worlds
best products.
Products of actual excellence and
reasonable claims truthfully presented
and which have attained to worldwide
acceptance through the approval of the
Well-Informed of the World; not of indi-
viduals ouly. but of the many who have
the happy faculty of selecting and obtain
ing, the best the world affords.
One of the products of that class, of
known component parts, an Ethical
remedy, approved by physicians and COM
mendcd by the Well-Informed of the
World as valuable aRd wholesome family
laxative is the well-known Syrup of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA. To get its beneficial
effects always buy the genuine, manu-
factured by the California Fig Syrup Co.,
only, and for sale by all leading druggists.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-09-19
BATHING AN INDIAN IDOL.
Curious Ceremony Attended by Thou
sands of Devout Pilgrims.

Thousands Of pilgrims from the va
rfous outlying villages and other parts
OF the Hooghly district poured in from
an early hour in the morning to the
temples of Jagernath, says the Cal
cutta Statesman.
The image Of the god is placed on
conspicuous part of the temple, so
that it can be viewed at an advantage
by the immense crowd of pilgrims.
and there at certain fixed hour the
bathing ceremony commences.
The most curious part of the festi-
val is that water is not poured on the
image of the god until a certain small
bird is found sitting on the topmost
banner of the temple. There is pop
ular belief that the bird comes from
Puri, the famous place of Hindu pilgrim
age, to Maheoh on the day of this
festival, and his very presence is an
indication that the ceremony should
commence. Immediately after the
bath the bird disappears.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-09-19
THE SAFE WAY TO BUY PAINT.

of trouble and expense in keeping
their buildings properly painted, if
they know how to protect themselves
against Misrepresentation and adul-
teration in paint materials. There's
one sure and safe guide to pure and
thoroughly dependable White Lead
that's the Dutch Boy Painter trade
mark which the National Lead Com
pany. the largest makers of genuine
White Lead. place on every package
of their product. This company sends
simple and sure little outfit for test
ing white lead, and a valuable paint
book, free, to all who write for it.
Their address is Woodbridge Bldg,
New York City.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-09-19
Marina Insurance.

Marine insurance is the oldest kind
of modern insurance. Its principles
were first employed in the fourteenth
century by the merchants of BARGE
Iona, in Spain, when that city was
the capital Of the kingdom of Cata-
lonias and when its hardy mariners
were second to none in the world.
About the same time, and also at
Barcelona, the famous code of mari
time laws known as the consulate
del mar was promulgated, which is
laws of every country.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-09-19
READY REASONING.
One Guess About Venus of Milo
Proved to Be Wrong.

They stood before the reproduction
of the Venus of Melos.
Her hands must have been beautt
full said one.
Very" assented the other. Il won-
der what position they were in?"
Il have theory that she was repre-
sented as busted at her toilet. One
hand probably held small mirror"
And the other a powder puff. eh?
But that theory won't work.
And why not?"
Had she been ct her toilet her
mouth would have been full of hair
pins" louisville Courier-Journal.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-09-19
IL Came Off,

The fair bather was in the greatest
danger when the heroic rescuer seized
her by the hair. 1t came off. Puffs
and coils and waves and rats it
strewed the shuddering sea.
For moment the rescuer was
daZed.
Then he grasped the tiny knob of
real hair that remained on the lady's
head and drew her into shallow water.
Did she thank him for saving her
life?
She didn't.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-09-19
He Had Another Name For It.

]. F. Johnson, the new United Statea
Senator from Alabama, is an ardent ag-
riculturist. One day, shortly after re-
firing from the governorship and re-
turning to his home in Birmingham, he
donned his overalls and went to work
in the garden.
A society lady, newcomer, entered
the yard to call on Mrs. Johnston. Her
ring at the door not being answered,
she walked into the garden.
How long have you worked for the
Johnstons?" she inquired of the man
she found there.
"A good many years, madam"
do they pay you well?"
about all l get out of it is my
clothes and my keep"
why, then, come and work for me,
she said. "I'll do that and pay you so
much month besides"
81 thank you, madam" he replied,
but 1 signed up with Mrs. Johnston
for life"
why, no such contract is binding
That is peonage."
81 have always called it marriage"
replied the Senator.-Success Maya
zine.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-09-19
The sign of Power.

1t is the greatest manifestation Of
power to be calm. 1t is easy to be
active. Let the reins' go. and the
horses will drag you down. Anyone
can do that; but he who can stop the
plunging horses is the strong man.
Which requires the greater strength
letting go, or restraining? The calm
man is not the man who is dull. You
must not mistake calmness for dull
ness or laziness. Activity is
the manifestation of the lower
strength, calmness Of the superior
strength.-Swami Vivekannanda.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-09-19

Washington society
a
That thirst political
committee legislator the
college and assist James r. Garfield heading
He lis
old believed a
The Colorado statesman., 1908-09-19
Shower of Sulphur.

Charolies, small town 80 miles from
Macon, in France, has recently been
visited by a shower of sulphur. The
roofs, gardens, fields, vineyards, rivers
and ponds were covered with yellow
dust, and for some time the peasants
in the fields were troubled by a sui
phurous biting odor which made
breathing difficult.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-09-19

More proof that Lydia E. PinIrs
woman from surgical operations.
Mrs. S. A. Williams, of Gardiner,
Maine, writes:
81 was great sufferer from female
troubles, and Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound restored me to health
in three months, after my physician
declared that an operation was abso-
lutely necessary"
Mrs. Alvina Sperling, of 154 Cley-
bourne Ave-, Chicago, Ill, writes
81 suffered from female troubles, a
tumor and much Inflammation. Two
of the best doctors in Chicago decided
that an operation was necessary to save
my life. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound entirely cured me without
The Colorado statesman., 1908-09-19
AN INGENIOUS eeeeAR.
Bought crusoe's Firelock.

Hulda B. White of Philadelphia has
purchased the firelock used by AL
exander Selkirk. Defoe's original Rob
inson Crusoe on the island of Juan
Fernandez, at sale in Edinburgh.
The relic has an authentic pedigree.
and for a long time was in the pos
session of Sell1irk's relatives in Fife
shire, Scotland. The price paid fnr
the gun was s160.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-09-19
DISTEMPER

In all its forms among all ages of horses,
same stable prevented from having the
disease with SPOHN'S DISTEMPER
CURE. Every bottle guaranteed. Over
100000 bottles sold last year $50 and
Sl.O0. Any good druggist, or send to man
ufscturers. Agents wanted Write for
free book. Spohn Medical Co, Spec. Con
tagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-09-19

in
publishers in of libel
ploried
Upton Sinclair has been called the original muckrake
afflicted uncomfortable
handicap by
of "The Arthur Stirling"
The Colorado statesman., 1908-09-19
FLAYS MONEY MAGNATES

Upton Sinclair, the irrepressible has made
his way into the limelight again with a new
book, which seems certain to arouse as much
comment across the country as have most of
its predecessors-which is saying great deal
This time Mr.. Sinclair, in THE Money Chang
ers," takes fall or two out of Wall street and
its group of all-powerfu financial magnates. He
has drawn series of pictures of the money
kings which are not the portraits those gentle
men are accustomed to seeing of themselves
in the newspapers and magazines.
The author announces that he expects and
is prepared for volley of indignant protests
from the men he has put in the pages of his
book under gauze masks. Il have affdavits and
other unQueStiOnable proOf to substantiate q
The Colorado statesman., 1908-09-19
TO JOIN "cLosE coRPoRATIoN'

Herbert Knox Smith, commissioner of the
'near-cabinet" member, has acquired much
knowledge of the habits and benefits of corpora
tions that he is about to become interested in
one himself. 1t is not expected that the new
alliance of the commissioner will make it ueces
sary for him to relinquish his position under
Secretary Garfield, although it may be said
that he is to control nearly so per cent. of the
holdings and stock of the new concern. The
other half-or trife more-will be held by the
other, partner in the prospective combination
She is Miss Gertrude Elizabeth Dietrich daugh
ter of former Senator Dietrich of Nebraska. The
wedding will take place during the fall of which
The Colorado statesman., 1908-09-19
so LOGICAL.

Mrs. Sparker-Do you think she
really prefers a horse to the motor
car?
Mrs. TySe-Well, any one must ad-
init that horse is more becoming to
a woman with such hay-colored hair!
The Colorado statesman., 1908-09-19

these years CT pain l was despairing
of ever being cured when Doans Kid
ney Pills came 10 my notice and their
use brought quick relief and perma-
nent cure. / am very grateful"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-09-19

than ten years ! was
in misery with back
ache. The simplest
housework completely
exhausted me. l had
no strength or ambi-
ton, was nervous and
suffered headache and
dizzy spells. After
The Colorado statesman., 1908-09-19
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty Years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands Of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, fiatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, or nervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-09-19
More Diqnified.

Good night, you precious lamb"
said the mother, with the liberty one
sometimes takes, even with ones son,
at bedtime
Mother" said the small boy be-
seechingly, ''if you must call me some
thing, wouldn't you just as soon call
me a billygoat ?"-Youth's Companion.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-09-19
VETERAN OF 10000 BATTLES

Every one of the nights upon which a news
paper goes to press is to managing editor a
Trafalgar or Waterloo. Chester S. Lord man
aging editor of the New York Sum- has fought
and won approximately 10000 of these battles
Some member of his staff once SAID that in
each of these Sattles Mr.. Lord had been arrayed
against 10000 demons of detail which go to
make up the great army of nervous prostration.
When Mr. Lord passed his twentyffth an
niversary of service managing editor of the
Sun, in 1906 his staff gave him "a dinner as a
tribute of affection to "a supremely able man
and just and kindly man."
Most managing editors of the big newspa-
pers burie5 in aweinspiring offices and are
but little known to their reporters Mr. Lord
The Colorado statesman., 1908-09-19
Let Him Off Easy.

Lola-Last night Young Borem de-
ciared he would willingly go to the
ends of the earth for me.
Grace-And what did you say?
Lola-I finally got him to make a
start for home and let it go at that
Chicago News.