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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-08

Had you ever thought right serious
ly of the many big things that have
been done in this good old town with
in the past two years? Our street
paving has been almost trebled and is
the best paving in Texas, regardless
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-08

By wireless: The senate at Austin
is making arrangements to fall on
Thomas neck when he returns to the
senate. Communication was inter-
rupted before we learned how hard
they would fall on his neck.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-08

The Cotton Journal is making a
plea for better prices for the cotton
crop, but admits that the farmer gets
only what the spinner is willing to
pay. And that will always be the
case until southern capital locates the
cotton mills in the southern cotton
fields. That is the only solution of
the cotton question, and the sooner
the south gets busy along this line
the sooner will we get our better
prices.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-08

Some six hundred saloons were
voted out of existence in Michigan
Monday, together with a number of
large breweries. Thus one by one do
the daisies fall.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-08
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LEST WE FORGET.

= The Herald has been insist
8 ent that the candidates for
= commissioner and mayor de-
:. clare themselves as to wheth-
: er or not they favored the new
:. charter adopted, and which
{. carried with it the commission
{. form of government, and
I. whether or not they voted for
:. it at the recent charter cleo
:. ton. So far the following have
{. declared themselves as favor
:. ing and voting for the charter,
:. over their own signatures, in
= communications to the Herald:
:. Pat Frank.
: ]. B. Huff.
: No man who did not favor
!. the new charter, and who did
I: not vote for its adoption
/. should be entrusted with an Of
{. flee of mayor or commissioner.
1. The new form of government
!. to prove a success must be in
:. the hands of its friends. Come
:: across, Mr.. Candidate, and tell
:. the people how you voted.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-08

A tickling or dry cough can be
quickly loosened with DR.. Shops
Cough Remedy. No opium, no chloro-
form, nothing unsafe or harsh Sold
by John R. Hearne & Co.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-08

1t is altogether question of whose
dog is kicked. In the house in the
discussion of the lumber rate in the
Payne tariff bill the republicans vot-
ed for free lumber, while the demo
Gratis, the promoters of a duty for
revenue, voted for the trust, and kept
the tariff on lumber. The democrats
in congress want the tariff reduced
on the other fellows products.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-08

rheumatism promptly driven from
the blood with Dr. Shops Rheu
matte Remedy. Rub-on's never did
cure rheumatism. The blood musi
be reached-and DR.. Shops Remedy
is made expressly for the blood. Test
it and see! Sold by John R. Hearne
& Co.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-08

The Waco Times-Herald complains
that Mr., Bryan is not consistent
Why, man, he has run for the presi-
dency three times, and if that is not
a symptom of consistency and per-
sistency we would like to know why.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-08

Thirteen candidates for commissions
er is the enrolment at present 1t
will take one more patriot to break
the hoo-doo. Next.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-08

Just the incest, softest, wettest lit,
tie rain fell on sanity Palestine last
night that can be imagined, and it
was gift without the consent of the
weather man. About six hours of
such rain would fix this county up
all right, viewed from our standpoint
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-08

Bass gold filled watch cases and
Elgin movements for sale by j. A. H.
Thompson, 3OS Church st. 31-1m
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-08

Trico Mixed Feed, II per cent meal
and SO per cent bulls, at $1.OO per
hundred, at Bowdon's. 31-6t
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-08

Thirteen! Come on number four
teen We cannot stand for hoo-doo
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-19
FINAL PROPOSAL OF THE UNION
Proposition which Men Submitted
i and WRttles Refused 20 sign.

Proposition which Men Submitted
= and WRttles Refused 10 Sign.
The final demand OF the men prior to the
calling Of the strike was submitted in a
proposed new agreement which President
Wattles declined to sign. This was as
follows:
The company, through authorized repre-
sentatives, to meet With representatives OF
the employees TO adjust all differences.
submitted to arbitration, the arbitration
board to be composed of one member from
the company, one from the employees and A
third TO be selected by these two, both sides
70 name their men within three days or
forfeit their case. This committee would
b ar evidence and its findings would be
the agreement.
Any employe suspended or DISCHARGED TO
De gwen an inyeeusation and, II u~nJustly
suspended or discharged. to be reInstated
and paid for time lost.
Molormen and conductors to be allowed
70 select their own runs, according to serv-
uOuS service.
The wages Of motormen and conductors
70 be 70 cents an hour for the first year,
z! cents for the second and 2S cents for the
third and successive years, time and a half
TO be allowed for all time employed over
the scheduled run.
Not less than nine TOr more than ten
hours TO be included within twelve con-
secutiVe hours To constitute a days work.
no regular men 30 be called upon to
perform extra work when extra men are
available. Extra men 10 ne paid from the
time they are ordered and do report for
duty until relieved. under the rate specl-
fled In the agreement.
A wage Increase, propOr'lOnate to that
named for motOrmen and CONDUCTOR. to lie
allowed shop and shed men.
Otflcers and commit asmcn NJ the en-
ployes TO be given precedence OF all Othel~
when requesting inc off 10 perform sc--
vice for the organizItion.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-19

ceived over the tables of the Sherman
house.
When the hotel closed last night there
were several employees who left their posts
with something more than regret. Edward
Denahy and Michael O'Brien. the clerks.
had both been employees Of the hotel for
more than a quarter OF a century, both
having worked up from bell boys. Frank
Manton, steward Of the hotel, has just
finished twenty-seven years of service for
the Sherman house. All Of these employees
Will take vacations and return to the new
hotel in their old capacities.
Frank Boring, manager Of the hotel, will
continue to superintend the construction Of
the new building.
Besides these employees, there were sew
eral chambermalds, cooks and porters who
have been at the hotel for years. JUST
before the hotel was formally closed Mr.
Bellfeld gathered all the old employees to-
gether and said good-by TO them, and told
them that he expected to see them all
again when the new building opened.-Chi-
cago Inter Ocean.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-19
progress. The company has fewer cars
running than this morning"
STATEMENT FROM MIR. wATTLEi
President of Company Outlines His
Side NJ ConFrovorau

freSident OF I'M Outlines His
side of Controversy.
President Wattles has issued a lengthy
statement TO the public giving the com
pany's side Of the controversy In It he
recites the policy pursued bv the company
in dealing with its men since the first eff
fort to establish a union among the EN-
ployes, made some ten years ago.
At that time the men interested In the
organization Of a union were summariiy
discharged, because OF the company's op-
position to a union. On representation OF
the organized then engaged In the work
that the union would not insist on a closed
shop contract the discharged men were re-
stored and the work OF organization was
permitted to continue. Al thai time a
promise was made to the older employees
OF the company who lid not wish to Join
the union that their rights would be re-
garded always by the company, and that
no action would ever be taken or contract
signed which would force them to Join the
union When the matter came up again
two years ago last March, this promise was
brought to the attention or a committee OF
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-19
EAGLES CALL IT
BEST SESSION
CONTINUED from First Page.l

aeries with a schedule suitable for a
wealthy one. IL is probable a system OF
classifying series will be provided for and
the benefit payments to be graded accord.
ing to classes.
This was the principal business transacted
at the closing session Of the grand aerie.
Another feature OF the morning session
was the presentation to retiring President
b. ]. Monaghan OF a loving cup by the
Pennsylvania delegation. Diamond stick
pins were also given to Martin Gray. secre-
tary Of the board Of trustees, and to John
A. Cline, retiring grand chaplain.
Herring states His Policy.
THE policy Of my administration" said
Frank L. Herring, the newly Installed grand
worthy president, win be along strength
enlng and educational lines. 1t will be my
purpose to strengthen weak aeries by elm
mating undesirable members and to edu-
cate members and the public up to the fact
that the Fraternal order of Eagles Is a
force in the general ethical movement OF
the times.
The new amendment adopted Friday
gives the president power to aid local
aeries to purge themselves Of men Who will
not help in this general movement toward
the ideal we nave fixed. II win be the
policy Of the new administration to get
rid of that class OF member who will not
help themselves or permit others 10 helm
them.
have adopted what believe to be
the best system Of uniform bookkeeping
used by any fraternal order, and this viii
help strengthen the weak chapters. We
also have, / believe, the best one degree
ritual in the world. The central thought
which runs through all the lectures is con
tanned in the motto, II 1 cannot speak
well of a mar l Will not speak IN of him
This Is the ideal the order will hold out
to its members"
Most of the grand officers will remain
in Omaha until Monday.
The convention Saturday morning adopted
a resolution thanking the press of Omaha
and Council Bluffs for the courteous treat
ment and the space given the convention.
The resolution stated that the work of the
newspapers had exceeded the expectations
Of the convention.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-19
UNION GIVES IT'S SIDE OF CASE
Issues Statement P~urpOrtinE to Set
Forth the Facts,

issues Statement P~urpOrtlnE to Set
Forth the Facts.
Under the caption, T Street Car
Lockout" the union men have issued a
statement which follows, signed by Charles
II. Lear, w. Gillian, II. f. Nelson. M. J.
kenney. w. H. Poncelow, William 8.
Boien and p. J. Lehman, secretary:
TO THE PUBLIC:
Read, investigate, reflect, and then us.
your influence an fighting for the cause
The street railway company positively
refuses TO make an ~agIeementt OF any
nature with the authorized representative.
OF thelr employees that would protect them
In their employment.
The company positively refuses TO arbi-
trate the grievances Of the men.
me company has Violated every verbal
promise that 1t has made its employees for
the past seven years. The company com
PEELED new men, when being hired, TO prom
Use that they would not Join the union.
Inc company has compelled its under
OFFICIALS TO picket the union meetings and
to spy upon the men, using intimidating
and discriminating methods that are intoi-
cradle. II employs spies and detectives to
MOUND our representatives and officials.
Employees are compelled TO work nine
consecutive years in the service of the
p before they can receive the %
Is Il cents per hour.
About 456 men were discharged or forced
70 resign during the past year. Only abou.
wv men are employed all told. so It is
easy to see how many men have any
chance OF ever receiving the 26 cent rate
Inc greatest number of the employees are
Kept at the low rate of wages, and with
the present high cost Of living ii is i'm
possible TO live deoently upon the amount
they receive and maintain the standard
or American citizenship.
Men are compelled to work swing runs
mat require them to put in twenty hours
out OF every twenty-four hours, and they
only receive nine and ten hours pay. The
most lnhuman conditions prevail In that
respect that can be found anywhere In the
world. III animals were treated that way
the humane society would interfere. II
men are too sick to work, the company
censures them and sometimes suspends
them from service afterward for ''disci-
No provisions whatever are made for the
conYeniences of the men while at work
and the laws OF health are forced to be ne
elected causing great suffering, besides
lnluring ones health. Extra men are COM
PEELED TO sit around the barns all day
without pay, and regular men are not per-
mitted 20 lay off and give the extra men
. chance to work.
At a meeting Of all the employees held
Monday, September 10, the men voted
unanimously, instructing the committee to
Immediately wait upon the company and
would protect them in their rights, and
adjust the intOlerable conditions COM
planned OF. The ommitte accordingly
met with President Gurdon W. watties on
the requests OF the men. President
Wattles refused to agree 10 any satisfac-
tory adjustment OF the grievances and
said. that he would cut his right hand
OFF before he would ever sign any written
agreement"
Regardless OF what the company may
say 10 the contrary. the only question in
volyed In this fight is a question Of hui
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-19
stnte Troops us Police.

PIERRE, S. D., Sept. ls,-(special Tele-
gram.)-on account OF the immense crowds
which are expected at the different regis
tration points in the state during octo-
Der, Adjutant General EngIesby is tender
ing to the different points where the regis
tration is to take place, an offer OF assign
ment Of state troops for police duty II they
are desired. II is up to the towns to say
II they want such a police force. II they
do they will be supplied, and IL they do
not desire such assistance, no effort will
be made to send them troops for such
duty. As large crowds are expected, It is
likely that some of the towns at least
will take advantage of the offer.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-19
CHICAGO LANDMARK is CLOSED
Resort Of Actors and Democratic
d Makes Way for
New Building,

AS the clock struck midnight Saturday
september IL, an impressive ceremony took
place at the Sherman house, Chicago, The
large register OF the famous old hotel was
closed with a resounding smack and the
day of the hotel hat is known from coast
TO coast was done.
The old Sherman house is now a thing
Of the past.
For at least half a century the hotel at
Randolph and Clark streets has made a
name for itself In the west and middle
west. Through the Chicago fire, through
the vicissltudes of financial panics and
change Of owners the name OF the sher-
man house had stood foremost in Chicago
among membeTs Of the theatrical profes.
sion and among politicians, especially
among democrats.
Last night the closing of the register de.
noted the formal closing Of the hotel untrl
the present structure has been torn down
and a new 1900, 600 building is erected on
the present site. This building, IL Is ex-
pected, will be done in fifteen months.
The history OF the Sherman house in a
way is the history Of Chicago. Farther
back than the remembrance of Fernando
Jones reach the site at Clark and Randolph
streets has been used for a hotel,
In the Chicago fire the old building was
burned, and after II the Sherman house was
built. Three generations of all
Franks were proprietors In succession, and
gave their name to the hotel. After them
came j. Irving Pierce, who was in charge
OF the hotel for nearly twenty years. or
until his death. Joseph Blefield became the
owner OF the hotel five years ago, and will
b. In charge OF the new building when 1t
is finished.
The Sherman house has always been as
ISOLATED in name with the theatrical profess
sion. Joseph Jefferson, Maurice Barrymore
and others OF the old school Of dramatists
always made 1t their home. And in the
later days many a star has made It a point
to register from the Sherman house.
For years the hotel has been the head
quarters Of the democratic party in Chi
eago' both for state. county or national
gatherings, William jennings Bryan. has
been at the hotel during each of his trips
to Chicago, and Roger Sullivan's round
table has been one of the features OF the
hotel.
The round table" was the table set
apart each day for Mr.. Sullivan at noon
time during which he, J. ]. Mclaughlin,
John p. Hopkins, Walter Lantz, Bernard
j. Mullaney and other lieutenants Of Mr..
Sullivan had their luncheon and gossiped
concerning things political. Many a
shrewd political deal, II is said. was con-
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-19
DEATH RECORD.

Mrs. Marguerite Elizabeth Piper died FRI
day night al the home OF her daughter,
Mrs, c. J Gregg, at 2lI5 Miami street. She
was 70 years old and has lived IN Omaha
about thirty years. The funeral will be
held at the family residence at 3 o'clock
and the o will be taken TO sheldon, la.
for interment
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-19

union labor leaders, who then decided that
the company was bound TO keen II and
that the union was not justified in order
ing "a strike to compel the company to
violate a pledge given to old and faithful
employees. This pledge, Mr.. wattles says,
Is still In binding effect on the company
ana VIII be regarded. II is for this rea-
son that he declines to sign a contract or
agreement with the union.
As 10 the other grievances, Mr.. Wattles
says the company is always ready to treat
Win It's men at any time to remedy any
trouble they may complain OF. No dis
elimination will be made against union
men, nor will any discrimination in their
taVor be made. All employees will be
treated exactly alike. Any man or any
committee with a grievance will be given
q hearing at any time. II a schedule can
De arranged that Will be more satisfactory
10 the men, and not impair the service TO
the public, II will be adopted. This wa1a
matter cannot be considered at the present
time because the company does not think
II Is In a position 20 Increase its scale iust
now The wages being paid in Omaha are
hlsher at present than IN most cities OF
Omaha's class. 1t ia intended soon TO mako
a new scale, at which timc the men viii
be consulted, as It is the aim of the com
pshy TO always pay high wages In order
that II may keep the best men. Al the
time Of the readiustment an effort will he
made to push the two ends of the wage
scale closer together. that the time for re-
ceiving the maximum pay may be lessened
As to the discharge Of union men because
OF their activity In the union, or the pledq-
ing of new employees not to Join the union
MT. Wattles enters a flat denial. He ad-
mits that his company prefers that men
do not join the union, and reserves tba
right TO express that preference, but he
grants to the men the right to join or NOT
as they elect. No orders have ever been
given to the under officers OF the com
pany or foremen to require a pledge from
men entering the employ OF the company
10 keep out Of the union. nor has any order
TOT pieketing the union meetings or spy.
ing on the members ever been promul-
gated.
The substance of this statement was en-
bodied in a letter sent by Mr.. WattIes 70 a
local labor man, and by him Transmitted
TO the union through Organizer Pratt. II
was read at the union meetings on Frida
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-19

Twenty-Five Are Pat On at Midnight
Under Chief Of Police.

Twenty-Five regular policemen nave been
taken off the beats and ordered to patrol
the three street car barns during the strike.
II there IL trouble the force will be in
creased, IL quiet ensues the force will be
cut down.
The officers were put on duty at mid
night under the personal command Of Chief
Of Police Donahue. Nine policemen are
stationed at the barn at Ames avenue and
Twenty-fourth street, seven at the Twen-
tteth and Harvey streets barn and eight
at the barn at -Twenty-fourth and Vinton
streets.
Il anticipate no trouble, but We are not
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-19

name treatment and decent living wages.
we VIII be satisfied with nothing less. We
have confidence that the public will insist
upon fair play and a square deal and
as we stand for arbitration II is sufficient
evidence that we have nothing to fear, as
all we ask for is Justice" and that we
insist upon, even though we have to fight
for II.
We regret to cause the public %inconven-
fence, but the company forced the fight
and there was nothing else left for us to
do. We have left no stone unturned in
an effort to secure a peaceful settlement
we must abide by your decision. Our
cause is in your hands,.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-19
WISCONSIN MARCHING CLUB A HIT
Makes Quite an Impression with It's
Music.

The Wisconsin Marching club has been
one OF the features of the outside affairs
Of the Eagles convention. 1t has become
popular for its marching and street music
and has received much local attention and
entertainment. J. II. Schuett has been one
Of its genial hosts.
There are twenty-eight men in this club
Ihey nave uniforms and, with a local
drum corps, have furnished music on the
streets always calculated to put people In
a good frame Of mind. Among IFS leaders
are Teddy Toll, DR.. Becker, Dave and Fred
kussel. Mayor Boss of Oshkosh and Chief
Of Police Schick of SheboyRan.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-19

gong to wait until the horse is stolen he
Iore we lock the stable doors, and there
IOre stationed these men at the very out
SET TO maintain absolute order and see to
II that those cars the company is able to
run are allowed to leave and enter the
barns unmolested." says the chief.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-19
CRY OF "sCAB" LEADS TO ARREST

Union Man IL SnRtched by Policeman
on the Car.
The car strike was productive of one
arrest Saturday. L. II. Anderson. a strik-
ing motorman, started to get on a car and
then remarked, it\ is said. to the acting
motorman:
"oh, l amt going to ride on a car run
by a scab."
A policeman, who was riding on the car,
Jumped off and arrested Anderson. who
was taken to the station and booked on
a charge Of disturbing the peace.
There was a crowd of union men AT
Twentieth and Farnam streets soon after
noon haunting street car men at work with
jibes Of ''scab."
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-19
MAILS GO, STRIKE OR NO STRIKE
they VIII BE Carried 10 and From
DEPICTS ny Wagons.

IHey VIII he CARRIED to and from
DepOtS by Wagons.
The postoffice authorities have made ar
engagements for the collection and delivery
OF mails to and from the sub-statlons and
depots that have been carried by the street
railway company In the event of the street
car strike interfering with these deliveries.
The deliveries will be made with wagons
and no interruption will take place in these
collections and deliveries.
The postoffice has a contract with the
EX~pressman's Delivery company covering
this matter and the handling OF parts OF
the malls by the street cars Is left with
these contractors.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-19
POLICE WILL PRESERVE ORDER
chief sends Letter of Instructions "a
All the DepRrtmenta.

Life and property viii be protected by
the police department during the street
car strike, strikers and strike breakers
being treated alike, but as TO the merits
OF the strike the department knows moth
ing" says Chief Donahue.
This Is the essence Of a letter the chief
OF police has addressed to the department
TO De read TO every man on the force.
Especial emphasis is laid on the necessity
of protecting life and limb, in aiding peo-
pie to board and leave the cars and always
to maintain order at any cost.