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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-08-12
REPORT UNDER WAY !.
FOR CONGRESS THOUGHT
ON CHILD LABOR

Washington, Aug. 11.-The report
Of the Commissioner of Labor,
Charles P. Neill, on the condition OF
women and children in industry will
be presented to congress at its regu-
lar session next winter. The report
Is one which has been called for by
resolution OF congress. For months
the field agents of the office Of the
commissioner Of labor have been
busy in gathering data for the re-
port. That data Is now being COM
piled and the preparation of the re-
port Is in progress. Practically all
the facts necessary for the report
have been collected.
The coming of the report will be
watched with great interest all over
the country, rs we'll as by congress
itself. 1t Is expected to shed a clear
light on the facts Of the employment
of women and children in the United
States. 1t will be recalled that Pres
ident Roosevelt was deeply interest
ed In this question and was largely
instrumental in having the investi-
cation brought about. He was con-
vinced that the employment Of wo-
men and children under the condi-
lions which many Of them are en-
ployed under was calculated to cause
the deterioration Of the people Of
this country and was something
fraught with the gravest Of dangers
to the future Of the American people.
Will Probe Condition..
1t is expected the report will also
make it possible accurately to judge
whether the work they are doing
and the conditions under which they
are doing 1t are as dangerous and
damaging as has been represented.
Commissioner Neill's report will
be Of the more interest for the rea-
son that If the conditions of women
and children in the industries are
AS serious as they are frequently said
to be and as has been represented
at various times before congress,
there will doubtless result strong
agitation for legislation by the fed
eral government.
Legislation Probable.
A renewal Of the movement for
federal child labor legislation is
likely. It will be recalled that Sena-
tor Beverage Of Indiana, has long
been urging federal child labor
law. Senator Beveridge has from
time to time set before the senate
portrayals Of the evils Of child labor
In various industries ana In various
sections. But the legislation pro-
posed has always run up against the
constitutional difficulty Of regulating
child labor through the application
Of the interstate commerce clause Of
the constitution. To what degree
the movement for such legislation is
revived will depend on the nature of
DR.. Neill's report
That the report will show many
conditions which call for a remedy
Will without much question be prov
en- correct. Not only in congress but
in the state legislatures, will 1t at
tract notice. II no federal legisla-
ton results, 1t Is likely at least to
further the movement for more
strict legislation touching the labor
OF women and children by the states.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-08-12

A woman always says her shoes
are too big If they hurt their feet.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-08-12
Notice of Stockholders Meeting of
The Charleston, Montgomery and
ERStern RaiIrnad COmnanV

Notice is hereby given that there
will be meeting Of the stockhold-
ers Of the Charleston, Montgomery
e Eastern Railway Company, a cor
pOration created under the laws Of
the State Of West Virginia, by vir-
tue Of a charter issued by the Secre-
tary Of State Of said State, bearing
date the 9Th day Of July, 1909, at
the office of Avis e Hardy, In Char
lesion. Kanawha County, West Vir-
ginia, on Saturday, the 18th day Of
August, 1909, at 1913 o'clock A. M,
for the purpose Of perfectipg the Or
ganizaton Of said corporation, elect
ing directors and adopting or amend
ing bylaws if necessary, and the
transaction Of such other business
as may be legally done at such
meeting.
Witness our hands this 21st, day
of July, 1909. =.
T. MARS,
IVORY G.. JORDAN,
A. E. SCHERR,
H. D. MAY,
1-2Z-4t. Stockholders.
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Outside the Big Fence.

Manager McCloskey, of Milwaukee,
has signed Jack Warner, the old New
York catcher.
Eddie Karger, the old Cardinal
pitcher, Is making q nice showing
with the Boston Americans
PITCHER Durham, who was given a
trial by the Giants, has been turned
back to Toronto by the Columbus
club.
1t begins to look as though the De-
troit Tigers will have the fight OF
their lives to cap the American
league pennant.
Frank Allen, the Southern college
pitcher secured by Detroit, struck
out l 8 men In recent game at Mem
phis.
1t Is said now that both Cleveland
and P1ttsburg will be invaded by the
American association next season.
The Denver team of the Western
league recently made twenty-five, hits
in one game and scored ten runs In
one inning.
Jack Dunn and his Baltimore team
are leading dogs life in the East
ern league. Every team in the league
| Is putting it over the Orioles.
Roger Bresnahan is able to sleep
like kid now that his St. Louis Car
dinals are winning their share Of the
games.
The New York Americans have
taken quite brace since their re-
turn home. Taking a brace helps.
but taking games Is pie a la mode,
| There was a time when major
league clubs carried but one pitcher.
Nowadays one can see three or four
| IN,
lternoon.
| Christy Mathewson was lucky in
the opening game of the last series
at Cincinnati. The Reds gathered
Is hits off the Giant star but lost the
game to 6.
| Rumor has 1t that big shakeup
Is due in Washington. 1t seems they
have baseball team In the national
capital managed by one CantilIon
Sir Joseph Cantillon to be exact, but
the fans Of Washington are not sure
Umpire Mclaughlin, who was
chased six or nine miles by Lynn
Mass, fans the other day, has q
voice that gets 'em going and com
ing. With o crash that sounds like
the drum, cymbals and heavy brass
lyou hear the word ball" followed
soon afterwards by a roar that is in
tended for strike" but more resem
bles the old rusty Kings on the back
gate.
With the Fighters.
Young Corbett, one Of the greatest
Fighters that ever raised an arm, is
BROKE in California.
Honey" Melody must have pick
ed Up quite bit Of French while in
Paris. He shrugs his shoulders wher
talking.
Some Of those best informed still
believe there never will be q fght
between Jim Jeffries and Jack John
son.
A California promoter Is trying tt
arrange another match between A
Kaufman and Jim Barry. The las
bout between these two was piece
Of cheese.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-08-12

He-It was a frightful moment
when I received your letter telling
me Of the tnsuperable obstacle to our
marriage. | would have shot my
self, but 1 had no money to buy
revolver. .s'&.
She-Dearest, If only you had let
me know.-Simplicissim
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-08-12

nomic saving and asN problem which
has to do with theShealth and happi-
ness Of future generations the work
Of the national commission on health
looms up big with tremendous posi-.
bilittas. -.-.-. -.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-08-12
With the Fighters.

a cat may look at king, but the
average man would rather look at
four aces any time.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-30
Fresno In Gala Attire
For Raisin Day Carnival
Joy Reigns Throughout City and Thousands
Ready to Join in Great Fete
Especial Dispaieh TO The CALI

FRESNO. April 2s.-The streets OF
Fresno present a brilliant scene tonight
on the eve of Raisin day. Beautifully
decorated store windws and myriads OF
other lights show forth to proclaim
that this city was on the eve OF the
greatest day in its history.
Thousands OF people thronged the
streets throughout the evening. and
Raisin day signs were everywhere to be
seen. JOY reigned supreme. While
thousands surged up and down the
streets hundreds filled the various cafes
The feature of the evening was a
gigantic automobile parade extending
over every street in the business sec
tion of the city. Headed by a big band,
the procession wended its way through
crowds of cheering spectators. Auto
mobiles OF all makes and sizes were In
line, and almost every one was hand
somely decorated with banners and
Japanese lanterns. Starting promptly
at 1880 o'clock, il was completed in time
TO allow any who wished to go to the
theaters and enjoy the remainder OF
the evening.
CITY IN GALA ATTIRE
All day long the people of Fresno
have been in a hustle of excitement
over the morrow. and on every hand
elaborate preparations are being made
for an appropriate celebration of this
day. Business houses have been pro-
fusely decorated with banners. and in
every home scenes in the kitchen are
reminders more of Thanksgiving or
Christmas than OF April 80.
Local bakeries have been overloaded
with orders for raisin bread, raisin
pie. raisin cakes and other equally de-
iicious articles of which raisins form
a part
Every business house in Fresno will
be closed tomorrow afternoon in order
that ali may be given an opportunity
to properly celebrate this great day
in the history of the metropolis OF CEN
trail California. Auto races, baseball
games, picnics and other forms of en-
tertainment will be in vogue through
out the day, and special performances
will be given at the theaters in the
afternoon and evening in commemora-
tion OF the day.
delegation consisting of M. F.
Tarpey, Chester II. Rowell and Alex.
Goldstein will represent Fresno at the
elaborate Raisin day banquet to be
held by the California Promotion COM
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-30

celebrated for the repose of his soul, COM
nencing at O'Clock. Interment Holy Cross
cemetery.
GERKEN-In this city. April 81. 1909. Gene
We've, beloved wife Of the late DiedricE seer
ken, devoted mother of Mrs. Henry Peters,
and grandmother OF Henry and Camille Peters.
native OF Baden, Germany, aged so years
months and 26 days.
Friends and acauaintances are respectfully
invited TO attend the funeral today (Fri-
daughter, Mrs Henry Peters, 100 Douglass
street between Seventeenth and Eighteenth.
Interment private Please omit flowers
HAELEY-In this city, April %. 1909. Thomas
Hanley. native OF England, aged 65 years.
M. johnson. beloved brother Of Charles F.,
J. T., Anthony. and J. II. Johnson. Mrs.
d, 5; . Morris and Mrs r. l., G. Smith, native
Millmens union, No 423.
Friends and acquantances are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral today (Fri-
from the mortuary chapel of the Golden
Gate undertaking company. 24I5 Mission
street near Twenty first Interment Mount
Ofvet cemetery.
1909, Sydney Burton Lawrence, beloved hus-
band OF Lillian B. Lawrence, a native of
New York, aged 55 years and l month.
LEvY-At Burkes sapatorium. Cal, April 80.
Isaac G.. Levy. and beloved sister OF Philip
seldner and the late Louis. J. j. and Maurice
Seidner native or Germany, aged ov years
months and 16 days
Remains at the parlors Of Gantner Brothers.
3460 Sixteenth street between Church and
Sanchez.
MAEoN-In this city. April 2s. 19Og James
Manon. native of ireland, aged 90 years.
Friends and acquaintances are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral today (Fri-
day., at o o'clock. at the chapel Of ST.
Joseph's home, corner OF Buena Vista and
Park Hill avenues. Interment Holy Cross
cemetery. by carriage. Remains at the funeral
parlors OF Theodor Dierks & Co., 900 Desisa-
dero street corner OF McAllister.
NEREL-In Oakland, Cal, at 1912 Fifth street,
Abrahama Merel. beloved wife of Ramon
A. Merel, beloved mother OF Charles and
Frank GaIhano. and sister Of Mrs. NJ. 0chro
and Salome and Isabella Luna, native OF
Mexico.
MEYERs-In this city, April II. 1909, Albert,
dearly beloved husband of Nellie 4eyers, low
ing father OF Alice, Jeanette, Loretta, Albert
and the late Edna and James Meyers, and
brother OF Edward and James Meyers and
Marcus Perz a native of Santa Cruz. CAL,
aged 3S years. member OF the Rfggers' and
Stevedores union.
invited to attend the funeral today Fri
day) at s:l5 a. M, from the parlors OF the
United Undertakers 260s Howard street near
Twenty second, thence to st. Peters church.
where mass will be celebrated for the re-
pose of his soul. commencing at 9:45 a. m.
Interment Holy Cross cemetery.
NooRE-In this city. April 81, 1909. Archie
H.. beloved son Of John Moore, and cousin of
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-30
Notable Deaths

o. o. NORTON, or LODI United states
Marshal c. T. Elliott learned yesterday OF
The death az Lodi of his brother in 1aw.
o. .. Norton. aged -. He was for years
identified with banking being one OF the
founders Of the First National bank OF Lodi.
He Was the father Of Judge A. L. Norton OF
San Joaquin county. 4. l.. Norton Of the Gus
toms service at this port and Mrs. A. s. Las
sell Of Lodi. The funeral VIII take place today
IA Lodi.
JAMES KERR, STEAMBOAT cAPTAIE-KsIis-
gel, Mont. April 29.-Csptain James Kerr.
aged a. q navigator well known throughout
the northwest and Alaska, died suddenly yes
ss-dsy afternoon in the pilot house of the
stesnIer Klondke Flathead lake Captain
Kerr came 70 Montana in 1886 from Michigan,
where he piled the great lakes.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-30
MARRIAGE LICENSES

The following marriage licenses were issued in
San Francisco Thursday. April %. 1909:
BENNDoRF-SMOLNSKY- A. Benndorf.
-. l427 Post St, and Alwine Smolensky, IS
2735 Clay St
ROSsART-FISETTE-J Brosssrt. % and
Lillian Fisette. 20. both Of San Francisco.
cARLSON-GUsTAVSo Carlson. 80.
ll46 Golden Gate ave. and Alma Gustsrson
80, Boston, Mass
CUTLER-HARVEY-J F. Cutler. &C. and
Ada l. Harvey IS, both Of Kansas City No
RENPFORT-PEREGRINo P. .Fh-
renpfort. p 2sis Twenty-thlrd ST., and
Minnie A. Peregrino, %, 326S Twentieth ST
ESTELITA-GALyIN-E Edward l. EstelIta. o.
= Ellert ST., and Catherine Calvin, 20 $50
Texas ST.
FRANK-MscKILLoP- Joseph S. Fl. Frank
p 1903 Hyde st, and Georgina e. MaeKn
lop. %, 30l South California St
GODT-wIEGER- Ralph A. Godt. %. and Her
mine T. Wieeer. 20 both Of Sacramento.
HASsELBRoCK- -RIscHMUEIIER- William ].
T. Hasselbrock p. 5l4 Day St. and Emmy
; Rischmueiler p, 24sl Folsom St
BERBERS- RS-kNTGHT-wiIiiam Herbers. %
II = Lyon ST.. and Bessie NJ. knight. 81, 1893
LANDERS-SEMPLE- Landers 81. and
Ellie Semple, p, both OF IS Sharon ST
OBATA-YAMAGUCHI- obata. "a. 1907
bush ST., and shige famsguchi, a. 2025 Pine
PRALLE-HEIrIANN-J Prane. So. 1oo2lh
Dolores St, and Frida Heitmann, 2, 2S2i
Bryant 81.
sTALDER-CHARPENT r. StsIder
2S. 922I9 California 81. and Fedora Char
pentier IS, 290l Pacific are.
Oakland, April 2s-The following marriage
licenses were issued today:
FIEIDS-SWARTS-W H. Fields. - and
Mary z. Swarts. n. both Of Oakland.
GLASSMAN-EBNER-Jac Glsssman. %, and
Bertha Elmer. 20. both Of Fitchburg-
cINDOSH-KELLEY-FraB Mcintosh. IS,
FruitFsle, and Margaret Kelley, 81. Oakland.
MURPHY -KLIPSTEIN-Joh Edward Murphy,
80. and Mary Z. Klipstein, 81, both Of Oak
land.
TAROBfSI-BAR RUI-Silvio Tarobini, %, and
Ida Barui. 81 both Of Oakland.
WILIIAMS-HUGY-S II. Williams. 81
and Louise r. Hugy. y. both OF Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-30
The California Promotion Committee

(The State Central Organization organized In
1902-An association for the commercial and
industrial development Of California)
PROMOTION: The act OF promotion. advance
ment encoura cement. Century Dictionary.
TI0N of Callfornia's interests 1t has nothing to
sell. 1t fosters all things tending to the AD-
VANCEAIENT OF California. 1t Is authority
on all matters relating to California. 1t EN-
COURAGES the establishment OF new industries
and fosters those already established 1t invites
desirable immigration 1t presents the Opportu-
mites and needs OF all fields Of business aud
professional activity. 1t is supported by popular
subscription aud makes no charge for any service
cial organizations OF the state. with combined
membership of more than 80, 600. Meetings OF
representatives OF these organizations are held
semiannually in different parts OF the state
where matters OF California's interests dis
cussed. Headquarters of the committee are
maintained in California building. Union Square,
San Francisco. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-30

mittee at the Fairmont hotel in San
Francisco tomorrow noon.
In Fresno the carnival spirit reigns
and tomorrow it will have full sway
over the city unchecked by business
cares, for all will devote their entire
time TO making this event one long to
be remembered in the annals OF this
city.
The California Raisin day committee
is at rest. After several weeks of un-
ceasinR labor the members laid down
their work last night and will fall in
line with the rest and enjoy Raisin
day as they have never enjoyed any
day before. Hundreds Of letters ars still
pouring in daily with requests for lit
erature and they are being answered,
but otherwise the strenuous work has
ceased.
BIG FUND FOR CAMPAIGN
The ways and means committee re-
ported today that about $4,000 had
been subscribed for the Raisin day
campaign and that OF this amount
about $1,000 had been spent, leaving a
balance of $4,000 to carry on a perma :
nent raisin campaign.
In order TO show a proper apprecia-
tion Of the work done by James Hors-
burgh Jr., general passenger agent OF
the Southern Pacific, in behalf of Raj
sin day the Rais1n day committee this
morning purchased a beautiful Chelsea
clock. which will be presented to him.
Inscribed above the face of the clock
are the words Time to eat raisins' 3
while below are the words. ITO James
Horsburgh Jr., father of Raisin day,
from the California raisin folk"
Some delay has been experienced in
the sending out of the raisin train to
New York city and it will not be sent
out tomorrow. as was originally in
tended. 1t will be sent out, however.
Monday or Tuesday.
That the Raisin day campaign has
had a great deal of effect on the hold
over crop in this section may be evil
denced by the fact that almost every
packing house in the city is in full
operation. and even then declare that
facilities are too small TO care properly
for the large orders which are pour
ing in.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-30
WATER SUPPLY CUT
TO SAVE $500 BILL
Ten thousand Persons Com
PEELED TO Suffer Two Years
Because Main Was Broken
Spring Valley Promises to Re-
pair Twelve Inch Pipe Within
Seven Days

Ten thousand persons in the Excel
sior homestead district have suffered
from a shortage of water for two years
and AZ times have been completely shut
Of because the Spring Valley company
refused 10 expend $500 TO repair a
break in a u inch main.
The above state of AFFAIRS was
brought out al yesterdays hearing of
The supervisors water rates commit
tee. Neither President Bourn nor any
other director OF the company attended
The session. although they had been
notified. Chief Book Keeper J. S. Wal
lace was present, however. TO assure the
board that the Spring Valley company
would repair the $500 break within a
week
In March Of 1907 a freshet washed
out the Mission road a mile south OF
Onondags avenues crossing. Instead
Of repairing the broken u inch main
which fed the whole district beyond
the company plugged up both ends OF
the broken pipe and left the Excelsior
homestead tract, the Cleveland school
and the Monroe school TO get along as
we'll as they could. fed partially from
four and eight inch mains leading TO
adjoining regions.
The Monroe school was without water
all day Yesterday. instead of being cut
of al noon. as usual, because the COM
psny put men 10 work splicing the
broken main.
Supervisor McAilister. who has ia
vored the rate increases demanded by
Bourn as the price OF giving the people
more water. expressed himself strongly
when he learned that two schools and
1000 citizens had been deprived for
two years Of adequate water supply TO
save q $500 repair.
The water rate bill will come up for
final passage next Monday. AS passed
10 print this week il re-enacted the
last years rates, TO which the federal
court has added Is per cent
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-30
FOR THE
AUTO ROAD RACE
Owners of Nine Cars Signify
Their Intention to Par
ticipate
Fast Machines Will Take Part
in the Santa Rosa Carni-
val Contest
By K. K. PHOmnedieu

Up TO last night there were nine en-
tries for the road race to be held at
Santa Rosa. May s. The contest COM
mittee Of the San Francisco motor club
has received two entries for Stoddard-
Daytons from J. W. Leavitt & Co.,
Chalmers 40 from L. s. Burnham,
White steamer from Stanley Gawne,
Speedwell from L. V. Lynch, six cyl
inder Stevens -Duryea from the Pacific
motor car company. Stearns, Lozler,
an Acme and one other car. Tony
Nichols, the chairman of the contest
committee, expects several others be-
fore the list is closed.
A Buick white Streak" rolled up
Golden Gate avenue Monday and came
to stop IN 1ront
Overland Erin of th e Howard
in Buick Car nan0la au10mo91,e DIsee The he
car contained w.
F. Wood of Chicago. Mrs. Wood and
Miss Wood and commanded the atten-
tion of all who happened to be passing
at the time, for it was apparent from
the amount Of luggage strapped all over
the little car that it had come long
distance; though few ina agined the ex-
tent Of Woods tour before glancing at
the speedometer on his machine, which.
when he left his home in Chicago, was
at zero. and now registered 4,S31
ni.ie Vou Is On an extensive tour
with his family for the benefit of the
health of Mrs. Wood, and after reach
ing the coast, toured in southern Cali
fornia. Wood states that they have
had a most enjoyable trip. which has
not been marred by troubles of any
character, the car not having been
touched even for adjustment and
reaching San Francisco on three of
the original tires with which IL start<
ed. After a few days spent in sight
seeing about the bay the Wood family
will continue their journey eastward.
crossing the continent to New York
and then returning TO their home in
Chicago.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-30
MARRIAGES

lAMB-PERFITT-In this city. April 26. 1909.
by the Rev. D. A Mobley. pastor OF West
nfinsfer Presbyterian church. John Lamb and
Fannie Per6tt. both OF KenFood, Cal
r.rMON-krNG-In this city. April %. 1909.
br the Rev. John s. Troxell. pastor Epworth
Methodist Episcopsi church, Gordan c. Lemon
and Annie r. King.
Y0rSG-KTPLE-In this city. April y. 1903,
~ the Rev. D. A. Mobley pastor westmin-
efer Presbyterian church. Emil II. Young OF
Witter Cal. and Blanche Kiple OF Chicago.