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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-07-27
STUDYING LABOR CONDITIONS ABROAD
Samuel Gompers, President Of American Federation of Labor.
Meets With Two Socialist Speakers and Rebukes Their Un-
wise Plans For Solving the Labor Problem.
Letter Number Two,

| had a part occurred in Dublin, and
ELECTED a different phase of Socialist
methods. A reception was given to me
in h Trades OunciI Hall, in Capel
street, by the parliamentary commit
tee Of the Irish Trades Union Con-
gress, n the leading members of the
Dublin Trade Council. The spirit of
cordially was all hat couN be de-
sired; but the speeches., apart from
the personal aspect, were on the whole
in a minor or p~esSinliStic note.
One speaker mentioned the deplorable
defamation of the Irish populations;
another referred to the accepted fact
that Irishmen when gathered together
do not always see eye to eye with
each other and a third depIored the
slow progress Of the labor movement
in Ireland as compared with other
countries. Much of the distress OBJ
tanning in Ireland, l am told, is caused
by and landowners departing
from agriculture to cattle-raiSing.
numbers of workers being rendered
SupernuOuS by the transition. Fully
40, of 1reland'S people leave her
shores annually; and the census, as
we'll as the apparent voorhees, worker,
tell the same tale. Having been toasted
most cordially compliment in
which nearly all the company partici-
pated by making brief speeches. was
called upon to respond. After my ad-
dress a general discussion ensued,
when u young man, the in
the company, with impasSiOned ges-
ture and fiery words, "rebuked' all his
hearers. He declared that he was a
Socialist, and added. Only Socialists
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-07-27

At Blackpool I attended he tenth
annual congress of the General FEEDER
alton of Trades Unions. The duties
performed by the American Fedora
ton of Labor, as representative Of our
affiliated tradeu unions, require in Great
Britain three national bodies, made up
of associated uniOnS-viZ. the British
Trade Union Congress, with its per-
manent parliamentary committee, the
Parliamentary Labor Party, and the
General Federation of Trade Union.
The histories Of these bodies, the per-
sonality Of their leaders, and the devel-
opment at the different periods of their
respective stated performances, might
make plain their separate existence
and administration but / am not pre-
pared to enter upon the subject too
deeply here. The main object of the
Federation is to give systematic fnan-
cial backing to it's constituent unions
during trade disputes. An annual per
capita tax is paid into the treasury
of each union affiliated; and in case
of unemployment due to a controversy
with employers, a weekly benefit in
addition to that Of the particular
union involved is paid. The Fedora
ton was foremd in 1898, with 43 socie-
ties or unions having $4,000 mem
bers; and it a now 131 societies, with
a membership of 693,99S.The treasury
was increased every year until the
last, on an average by $500 900 a year.
The reserve fund at the beginning Of
1908 was over $500, OOO.The stoppage,
in the cotton trade last ear brought
unemployment to $4,000 members;
and this with many lesser disputes
caused an outlay from the treasury of
something oven $500, 600. In all, from
March !, 1908. to March 1, 1909, the
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-07-27

Miner incidents at times possess
vi h suggestion. I was taken with a
y by the reception committee to a
10y modest roadside house about
C'g..t miles from the city, where tea
as served. When ready, a young
nan in a bicycle suit opened the door
Of the sitting room and called to US.
Comrades, tea is ready receiving
applause for his democratic joke at
thus clubbing several members OF Par
lament who were with us. The Tea
which was made up of bread baked in
the solid English style, excellent but
ter, biscuits, sandwiches, and MARINA
ladies'. was in all respects as good as
any hotel could serve; but the price
vas only Is cents per person. " This
IS cur SOcialistic cooperation aid
one CT our hosts, and h went on to
c:ate that his comrades and fellow
IlCragandiSts form Liverpool, Chester,
and other towns as far away as Man
chester are wont to gather at this club
house, which they jointly operate, and
eel one another precious things relat-
ng to their cause. He pointed to the
portraits of Socialist leaders on the
vail, and notices of meetings and
other events on the bulletin board.
Continuing, he said: 1--WE have a pre-
sage of the future. No capitalists ex-
~,Citers are growing rich on our pat
rCnage. A man or a woman can come
mere for a week-end-that is, from
Saturday evening-and stay until Sum
day evening, getting a bed and four
meals for less than a dollar" The
earnest members of his club believe
thy are thus promoting socialism, lit
tie realizing that the club scheme is
entirely voluntary, while a Socialist
state would be absolutely compulsory.
As we came away, / looked at the red
flag floating from a high pole in the
grounds, and said. Your cooperative
clubhouse is a good example of the
Socialism / will join with you in pro-
noting"
BIZ ""nthn" minor incident in which
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-07-27

understand the roo evil of the labor
problem, or possess an effective rem
edy." The occasion caused me to be
less agreeable in my reply to him in
been with our rOad-hOuse Socialist
friend in Liverpool. I undertook to
seriously strive to teach him some
thing Of oun thought and good man
ners, much to the delight of nine
lenths of the assembled guests.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-07-27

] snail not .ore.nld tha1 | performed
3 : deep social investigation in Liver
~Ocl. One might probably take up
: GDthS in delving into the records and
suits of the various movements in
. ~dcd to put flesh upon the bones of
~IVcrDOol S poor, whole clothes on
:F"ir bodies. sound DrairS in thGir
. 2niun s, and cope in their hearts. !
as tC!G that drunkenness has de-
t,ined-that with improved OrganiZa'
~3rtn among the workers along the
- ;tCr-frOnt. wages and conditions are
ct SO bad as they were some years
that the general scheme Of NUM-
j.! Improvement, though costly,
: had some good results to the
r.king-class in houses, ~educatfon.
nj hygiene. It was clear that the
st, eets were we'll paved and clean; it
DE heard on all sides and read
n tie local press that the deprived
. l3"res were voicing their cry against
Injustice and in favor of the Various
Gets for the social uplift.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-07-27
copyright, 1909, for Sarnuel Gompers
by p, S. Ridsdale.)

London, Tuesday, July 9Th, 1909.
In mentally reviewing my travels
Of the ten days just passed, l have
The sensation Of one who has been
sunday and part Of Monday in Liver
pool, l crossed the Irish Channel, and
cached Dublin in the afternoOn; re-
'rOssed to Holy Head and visited
chester on wednesday,, spent Thursday
and Friday at Blackpool, and Saturday
n Manchester, going on to London in
ne evening of that day. | have met
cid friends and made new ones, hea
many speecehS and made a few my
self, caught suggestive glimpses Of
the difference between the English
and American labor organizations and
methods, and have had before n
every hour the evidence of a social
situation. atmosphere, and conflict that
IS an ocean apart from what IN sees
in America. But in what | have to
write to-day I shall not attempt to go
profoundly into social questions; my
remarks will rather take the form Of
moving pictures.
Let me set down as a solemn fact
That what is regarded as a Well-Worn
hit of humor when related in conncc-
ton with an enterprising American
Journal has become literally true. l
net in Liverpool g British ''pressman"
Eeporter). AS / descended the gang
plank from the Baltic, and before I
could even reach the baggage room for
the inspection of the Custom House
officials, a very smooth and shy young
-CngljShman had me by the elbow,
saying, Mr.. Gompers, [ have been
erected by my editor to ask you re
guarding your impressions of England
TO know whether the people Of the
States or of England have made the
eater progress" He stuck to me as
-Ong as his idea Of good breeding per-
2,itted. p~ropounding equally original
INQUIRIES all the time; and, although
polite, he seemed rather unsatisfied
when | asked for time to learn some
:hing IF the subject upon Ehicn nc
rs seeking information.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-07-27

Several peculiarities in the Black
pool crowds were striking. AS com
pared with our Coney Island crowds,
they were qiuet, slow, unanimated.
perhaps 20 per cent Or so per cent
were young people-very young PEG
pie. Boys from 16 to 20 years Of age
were paired off walking with the girls,
who were still younger. This was
quite general. Collectively, they were
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
Trinity Church.

The Rev. John Henry Hopkins, mis-
sionary. secretary for the fifth de-
partment Of general missions Of the
Episcopal Church, visited Trinity par
ish on Friday of last week. His wife
accompanied him.
At 4 p, m Mrs Hopkins addressed
the ladies Of the Woman's Auxiliary in
the parish house, on the work which
the Woman S Auxiliary is doing in the
diocesan and domestic field of missions.
The address was very well received.
At 7:30 p. m, after Evening Prayer,
the Rev MI Hopkins preached on
the subject Of general missions. To
the delight Of all he made the sub
ject interesting by his earnestness and
eIoquence It is not necessary to give
an outline Of his splendid discourse, but
it is only justice to say that it was out
Of the ordinary line Of such addresses.
In spite Of the many attractions outside,
there was very good attendance both
at the parish house and at the church.
The Rev Nh Hopkins and wife were
the guests Of Nh and Mrs. W. S. Ross,
and they left the next day for Milwau-
kee. In the near future they will visit
this parish again.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
SHOOTING WHALES.
Modern Whalers Use Cannon and an
Explosive Harpoon.

Modern Whalers Use a Cannon and an
Explosive Harpoon.
Whaling with modern methods In
Alaskan waters is an exciting game,
especially for those who are new to
the business. The modern whaling
steamer Is a little vessel almost round
on the bottom, which enables it to be
turned and managed with the greatest
ease Mounted at the bow is small
cannon that shoots a harpoon weigh
ing more than 100 pounds and having
an explosive head called the bomb.
If the shot is good and the harpoOn
is planted SQuarely behind the fin, the
bomb crashes into the lungs, killing in
stantly; If not, the struggle may last
for several hours.
After a whale has been killed the
carcass is brought alongside the boat
and inflated so that it will float. A
long coil of rubber hose, one end of
which is attached to Il pump and the
other TO a hollow spear pointed tube
of steel, with perforations along its
entire length, Is used for this purpose.
The spear is thrust well down into
the whales side, the air pump started
and the body slowly filled with air
When inflated enough to keep it afoat
the tube is withdrawn, the inCision
plugged with oakum and the carcass
cast off. \ buoy with Il flag is at
taChed to the body, and it is then set
adrift to be picked up at the end of
the days hunting.
The whaling station is a group of
buildings situated in Il bay or cove
near enough to the feeding grounds to
allow the steamer to come in each
night with the days catch. The
whales are anchored at a buoy in front
OF n long, inclined platform, upon
which they are drawn, tail first, by
means of Il steam winch.
The saying that every part Of the
pig but the squeal is now of market
value is also a fact with the whale.
Not a particle of the animal is wasted.
After the skeleton is stripped of flesh
If is disarticulated and the bones chop
ped in pieces.
The blubber is tried out for oil. and
the meat and bones are boiled for the
same purpose. Later the flesh is arti-
ficially dried and sifted. making fine
guano. and the bones are ground up
for fertilizer. Even the blood is boiled
and dried with the flesh, and the wa
ter In which the blubber has been
tried out makes excellent glue. The
fins and tail, after being sliced into
thin strips, are salted and barreled and
shipped to Japan as an article Of food.
Worlds Work
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
TWO ACCIDENTS
AT BALL GAME
A Victory for the Fats Over the
Ieans.-ScOre 13 to I.

The great game Of ball Of last Friday
afternoon, which was entered into with
much enthusiasm and good humor by
all Mineral Pointers, was attended by
two very unfortunate accidents.
Early in the game Ernest c. Fielder,
who was playing on third base, was 50
unfortunate as to have both bones Of his
left leg broken at the ankle. The crowd
was pressing close along the line, and
in some way player running the bases
accidently ran into him and in the col
Hsion the leg was broken. Mr. Fielder
was at once taken in his automobile to
his home where surgeons were sum
moned and the limb skilIfulIy set and
dressed. He is bearing his misfortune
bravely and philosophically and with
conditions as favorable and comfortable
as possible he is improving.
Eighteen years ago Mr.. Fielder had
the same leg broken at about the same
place. It is hoped that he will recover
from this second accident without per
manent injury.
In the eighth innings Miss Betty
Brown Of Virginia, who is a guest at
the home Of w. A. Jones, was struck
in the face by foul ball The blow
was very hard and cut into the skin
causing blood to flow.
This second accident brought the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
Cundry & Cray Co.
Mineral Point, Wis.
Harris ParnIeV.

At the home Of DR.. and Mrs J. P.
Parmley, at twelve o'clock, on Wednes-
day, June 80, 1909, pretty wedding
took place when Miss Jennie Parmley
and Mr.. James Harris Of this city were
married Bride and groom are well and
favorably known to the people of Min
eral Point and need no Introduction.
The marriage rites We're performed by
their pastor, Rev. W J. G. Bond. Miss
Abigail Parmley played the wedding
march from Tannhauser, and Prof. E.
G. Davies Of DOdgeville sang a wedding
hymn written for the occasion by the
professor and dedicated to the young
couple. The duet was appropriate and
added especially to the dignity and i'm
pressiveness of the ceremony. After
the bride and groom, attended by Miss
Helen Harris, and Rev Walter harris
of Rewey, a college acquaintance Of the
groom, had taken their positions in the
parlor DR.. Parmley presented Miss
Jennie for marriage.
A large circle of friends and relatives
were present. Persons from away
were, Mr.. and Mrs. Schattschneider and
Miss Anna Durow Of Milwaukee, Miss
Mable Steele Of Lodi, Mrs. Anna Olson
from Blanchardville, and Mabel Run
dell Of Livingston.
An elaborate dinner was served, and
the remainder Of the afternoon was
spent in visiting, merrymaking, and
music. The color scheme in decoration
was white and green with pink roses
and jasamines. The bride was dressed
in white silk crepe, the groom in black
broadcloth.
The occasion was one in which each
participator heartily joined in making
the affair pleasant and something not
soon to be forgotten The happy couple
were the recipients Of many and varied,
costly, useful presents. At six O. clock
they departed by automobile, amid the
usual sprinkling Of rice and. old shoes.
They will make brief visits at Ripon,
Appleton, Milwaukee, and Madison,
after which they will be at home in
Mineral Point The Democrat joins
their many friends in wishing them
happiness.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
A Business Notice.

The publishers Of The Democrat have
been again reminded by a representa-
tive Of the Post Office Department that
they must comply with the ruling
which requires that subscriptions must
be paid in advance to entitle newspapers
to be sent through the mails at second
class rates. When subscriptions are
not so paid one cent must be prepaid on
each copy Of paper mailed Subscribers
will readily see that this would entail a
great burden on publishers. Subscrib-
ers to The Democrat are kindly request
ed to examine the address tags on their
papers and make payments accordingly.
CRAWFORD BROTHERS, Publishers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
nNnN MuSarum.'' -

Call at Mr.. Hanscom's book store and
examine the neat volnme bearing the
above title, which contains the com
pletest and most elaborate instructions
in the science and art of writing poetry
that can be found in the literature of
the present day. The book also con
tains complete rules for photography,
orthoepy, syllabication, punctuation
and all the grammatical figures, and
complete rules for the construction of
language. 1t also contains a complete
glossary of every word relating to
poetry.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
Removal Notice.

DR.. Thomas, Dentist, has taken Of
fees with Ross Land Company (ground
hoor) where he can be found the fore
part of each week.
The Doctor has extracted 4758 teeth
in Lafayette and Iowa counties since
June 90, 1903, to June 20, 1909, by the
Quaker system.
He has accepted the contract to dean
onstrate the McIvey system and says
Nc Ivey teeth and crowns can be used
successfully where other teeth fail. 3Stf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
Corncob Bricks,

In some parts of Europe corncobs
are used for building purposes. The
cObs are collected and taken to a fac
tory, where heavy congresses crush
and mold them into blocks Of various
sizes, just as bricks are variousIy
nodded. These blocks are bound with
wire 50 as to make them hold together.
They are then soaked in tar to make
them water tight and are ready for use
after this treatment
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
Antiquity of Tin,

We find that brass, and consequently
tin, existed in Tyre, the great seaport
town of the Phoenicians, on the coast Of
Syria. about 1000 B. c. They are fire.
quently referred to in all works relat
ing to tin or to Cornwall The Phoeni-
clans were merchants and carried on
an important trade from the ports of
Tyre and Sidon. These cities rivaled
each other in magnitude, fame and an
tiquity.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
1t Encouraged Him.

Kindness to frauds" said an official
of New York's department of charities,
"dOes them harm. A magistrate was
telling me about a case he had the
other day-a drunk and disorderly.'
Last time you were here said the
magistrate severely, L let you off with
reprimand'
Yes, yer HONOR said the prisoner.
1 guess that's why I'm here agin. 1t
sorter encouraged me-"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
Very Dear.

A New York clergyman, discussing
the extravaganza of a New York debu-
tante's coming out party, said: "Such
girls don't make very economical
wives 1t must have been a girl
brought up in that manner that 1
heard two young naval officers talking
about. What a dear little craft your
wife is? said the first. Dcarr said the
other. Rather | call her my revenue
cutterr"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
Willow Springs Picnic.

The P. NJ. Sunday School of Willow
Springs will celebrate on July >, in
Godfrey's grove, two miles south of the
church. There will be speaking, music,
ball games, pigeon shooting, and rag
mullins. There will be a prize for the
best ragnuffin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
Hit Hard.

'Your husband is not looking well
tonight. Mrs. Rhymer."
'cHe isn't, and Pm not surprised at
it."
mo? Has he been overworking him
self?'
'It isn't that so much. It's his orig
inality. Why, that man is struck by
so many original ideas that his mind
must be one mass of bruisesr
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
Celebration at Highland.

Highland will celebrate on July g.
and very interesting program has been
arranged for the occasion. Hon.
Charles E. Whalen of Madison will de
liver the Grafton.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
The Wisconsin Free Library
Commission

expects to hold library institute at
Darlington on Friday, July 8. Mem
berss of library boards and librarians
of neighboring towns have been asked
to be present at the meeting.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
Ice Cream and Fireworks.

The boys of Trinity Choir will sell
ice cream, fireworks etc, at a stand on
the Parish House lawn, on Saturday
evening, July 3, and all day on Monday;
July 5, for the benefit of their camping
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
CALLING CARDS AND INVITATIONS

sn correct sizes and styles, neatly print
ed at the Crawford Printery, Mineral
Point, Engraved work also furnished.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
ScOrce- Thomas.

Married in Platteville on Tuesday,
June 30, Rev. Samuel Scorce and Miss
Mary Ann Thomas, by the Rev. John
Hardcastle All wish them a very
happy and long life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
Yankee Bread.

If you want to look well fed eat moth
ing but our Yankee bread. For sale
only at TOaY,s Cafe.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
A Good Opportunity.

Now is the time to get in your orders for
Strawberries We are receiving fresh
HOMEGROWN berries every day. Don't
delay Special prices on full crates.
We also have large stock of Economy
and Mason Fruit Jars for sale at reasona-
bic prices.
TOAY GROCERY co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
Sales of Cheese

on the Dairy Board Tuesday were
45O Twins at. ...............1 133c.
The next meeting is Tuesday, July 13.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01

CLASSIFIED or Want advertisements In the
- Democrat bring profitable returns, Five
cents per line per week, n
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
WHAT Is HYLO
DIP NO. 3.
(STANDARDIZED)
STANDARDIZED

4 n effective Parasiticide, Germicide
Il and Disinfectant for SWINE, CAT
TIE, SHEEP, POULTRY AND ALL
ANIMALS.
Is inferior to no other preparations
for similar purposes, and superior to
most of them.
Price $1.25 per gallon. Special dis
count on larger quantities
We also carry in stock THE Hylo
Lice Killer" and ''The Hylo Fly
Chaser.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01

Mineral Point Real Agency the Democrat Office
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01

I .OST-On High Street on Friday, June II a
IL ten dollar bill and a twenty dollar bill
Finder will please at the Democrat office, and
receive reward.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01

TOR SALE-A good work horse If not sold
II soon will hire to responsible party during
the harvest,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-09-25
Women Who Hate Men.

From time TO time strange instances
crop up of women who not merely re-
main unmarried of their own free will.
but carry their antipathy to the oppo-
site sex TO most peculiar lengths.
Thus one of these Is utterly resolved
to have nothing whatever to do with
men on any pretest. All her food is
bought of women. and consequently
meat. never appears on her table. since
there is no female butcher In her
neighborhood.
Not long since handsome legacy
was refused simply because 1t came
from man, while instances are
known OF women who make 1t their
boast that they have neither spoken to
nor allowed one of the opposite sex to
cross their thresholds for quarter of
century and upward.
But probably the bitterest man hater
of modern days was an Austrian lady
who at the time Of her death was en-
gagged In perfecting an elaborate plan
for the ultimate extinction Of the male
sex.-London Globe.