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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-27
Value of
UniOniS1n
Makes for
Increased
Efficiency
BY JAMES DUNCAN.
First Vice-President American Federation of Labor.

HE rghtful possession a trade card in every
" instance evidence of superior workman but in
nearly every fairly well organized occupation is
X evidence of greater skill than found nonunon work.
rAv That memorable awthe survival of the tesattests
A HH this deduction Trade unions provide better conditions for
&u labor consequently skill drifting to its level will find its
CLIO place there No incentive exists for the clever workman to
remain there the deasm, boast
ed of by Dr. Eliot of YALE and other theorists invitation
for workers of ability profaby This logically proves that
wherever workers organized the greater ability found the union
necessity the invention incentive the affairs
Of The survival of the te humane idea but
hess condition Of all is again evidence Good
wormen union against another with than
ordinary zeal and productivity order hold their jobs and thus the
bnecen effect of unions the efficiency labor douby visible
The claim employers that the union reduces
tive productivity hollow dead fruit for when pressed
for reasons they uwingy unwing testify that the employer too
often makes the minimum rate agreement the
of his establishment and by paying that rate to extra skilled
where scarcity of work compe them accept it, he then
plains about having pay the poorer workman coeua Workers
to-day efficient than before the worlds history, but the
subdivision of employment has caused them become specialists
lines instead of aaround mechanics and the wonder that with
their decreased opportunities acquire the knowledge of highly skilled
general wormen they increasingly proficient In the building
trades the workman producing much in eight hours he
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
Austria Bars Ont
 RusSia'S Secret Police
Especial from United Press.)

Vienna. Aug. 3.-The Austrian gov ernment today sent a strong intimation to Russia that the latter must look elsewhere than to Vienna for a head quarters for it's foreign secret police. The reason is obvious. In Paris 1t corrupted the post office and other off, ficials. robbed the mails of letters ad- dressed to political exiles in Paris and are in other ways a disturbing ele- ment.
 Two weeks ago M. Trussevitch, pr. Stopakevitch, and a third man repre- senting himself to the police as Pierre De Ronjski' arrived in Vienna. stayed three days, interviewed many officials and departed as quietly as they came. They were next seen in Berlin where Pierre De Roniski'' was called 'M- Makerovitch'', remained over night and departed for Geneva where ''M. Make rovitch' became Herr Blennsdorf." l" From Geneva they are believed to have gone to Rome. In every place they met with failure in the effort to es- tablish headquarters for the foreign headquarters of the Russian secret ser vice. It has been learned that Pierre De Ronjskd' is M. Ratchowski, former chief of the Paris Russian police
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
REPUBLICAN WHIP
 IS KEPT BUSY
Especial from United Press. )


 Washington, Aug. S.-A number of l and-seek with Representative Dwight the Republican whip" It is up to Dwight to keep a quorum of the House in Washington until the tar if bill is finally out of the way. The necessity for this became apparent yesterday when it developed that the joker in the leather schedule was not a myth, and that the bill would have to be altered in order to carry out the intentions of President Taft for, reduction on boots and shoes and other forms of leather. As the report of the conference had already been adopted by the House, before the 'ijoker' was discovered, it will be- rent measure through both houses amending this schedule, before the bill is sent to the President for his signature.
 quorum in that Senate at present because the conference report is un- der consideration by that body. Mem bers of the House. however, began to they passed the bill Saturday night. They did not wait for the permission of the whip" or anybody else. When Dwight heard of the joker" yester- day he began to get busy. With the assistance of the sergenat-at-arms and deputies, he began rounding up those who had not yet got away. Several members were corraled at the station just as they were about to take trains for their homes or the seashore. De- spite their pleadings of important engagements they were brought back. Telegrams were sent today to mem bers out of town who could be located ordering them to return to Washin- ton at once and the sergenat-at-arms, under Dwight's direction. had depu- ties at the station to head off any more Congressman who might attempt 10 slip through the lines.
 Among the members who were held up just on the eve of their departure are Denby, of sMichigan; Gallagher of l Massachusetts; Howell of New Jersey and AShbrook of Ohio,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
Husband Gets S2,0O0
 And Her Dogs Sl0, ,OOO

Orange. Mass. Aug. 3.-By the will of Mrs. Mary F. Snow, of Hartford, Conn.,, Miss Phila c. Miller. spinster living here. will receive the income from S10,000 for taking care of Mrs. Shows two small imported dogs. To show her devotion to her four footed friends, the deceased left her husband but $2,O0O. while several smaller be- quests went to charity and the re- mainder for the care of the dogs.
 According to expert dog fanciers, the dogs are among the smallest ever inn ported into this country. One is a Mexican spaniel and the other is a toy black and tan, imported from Ger many. The dogs are no larger than a house cat. For number of years Mrs. Snow was an ardent fancier of dogs, and her kennels were always well filled with thoroughbred stock. After devoting the best part of her life to her hobby, she finally disposed of the entire collection and purchased the two dogs which she left in Miss Miller'S care when she died.
 Miss Miller is nearly seventy years old She is one of three sisters who live together. She was the favorte friend of Mrs. Snow and is herself a great admirer of dogs.
 By the provisions of the will Miss s10,00 during the lives of the dogs. Tn income from s5,000. No provision for disposing of the money in the event that both dogs die has been made.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
RAILROAD WOULD SLICE WALKS ON
 FAIRFIELD AVE.
Would Give Trolley Tracks on Main St
 Ten Foot Centers.
HEARINGS NEXT MONDAY

The Common Council will give a hearing Monday night upon the peti- ton of the New York, New Haven &s Hartford Railroad Company for per mission to lay it's tracks on Fairfield avenue, between Main and Water streets. on ten foot centers. This prop osition will involve cutting seven inches off the walks on either side of the street, if the council should allow the petition. to maintain the legal width of the street between rail and curb. Upon the same evening other petitions of the company will be heard.
 The company also asks the right to relocate it's tracks in Main street, from Atlantic street to Seaside Park, on 10 foot centers. and to relocate it's single track near Seaside Park sub- stantially in the center of South Main street.
 The third petition asks for the right to relocate it's tracks on 10 foot centers in Main street from the northerly line Of East Washington avenue to a point about 100 feet south of the southerly line of Gilbert street. and in State street from the westerly line of Main street to point about 150 feet to the west thereof; and that 1t also have the right to reconstruct it's special tracks at Main and State streets and at Main and Congress streets, and to construct additional curves from Main street in- to Congress street.
 The petitions were accompanied by maps. Engineer c. c. Elwell was present to answer any questions that the Aldermen might ask. but no one cared to ask.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
ALG0NQUINS SOON TO
 BE GUESTS AT POINT

The members of the Algonquin club of this city will be the guests of the South Norwalk club at an outing at Roton Point Saturday Aug. '. The local club will leave their rooms on State street at one o'clock Saturday afternoon. journeying to the Point in automobiles. On tEeir arrival there they will be met by their hosts and will be refreshed. The first number on the program for the afternoon will be a ball game between picked nine from each club. Those from this city who intend to watch the game arc requested to keep within bounds and offer encou-ag cement and advice to the Park Cities. During this con- test stogies and "Germany's best Will be served to the spectators. Follow ing the game, both clubs will ad- journ to the pavilion, where shore dinner will be served by that well known epicure, Captain Aiming J. Smith. This will be the main event of the day. Captain Smith promising
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
CROWDS AT BABY SHOW
Iwarding of Prizes Tonight Will be a
 Special Event.

The 17th annual baby show. deco lated carriage parade and children white dress carnival is in progress at steeplechase Island this afternoon and 1t attracted the usually large number of mothers and children. The 40 prize winners are being selected this after noon but the awarding of prizes has been deferred until o'clock tonight, when the pretty ceremony Of the crowning of the king and queen Of babyland will take place in the ball room.
 The 40 prize winners will be on the Etase and as each receives his or her prize, after the coronation ceremony. the prize winner will be introduced to the audience. The Coast Artillery band will play for the ceremony and afterwards in the grove. Wormwoods s Dog and Monkey circus, and Hurri- cane. the worlds champion trottlng cstrich,' will be the special features to- night and every afternoon and evening for the balance of the week.
 The ceremony tonight will be an unioue spectacle for 90 of the hand eomest babies in the city and 10 of the rrettiest girls of ages ranging from 4 to IA years will be grouped tonight and awarded prizes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
Deaths and Funerals

Frank A. Foster, the well known boiler inspector, and father of Clarence Pop" Foster, manager of the Read ing Baseball club of the Fri State League, died at his home, 76 Hough avenue. yesterday afternoon, following an illness brought on by a nervous shock sustained about two months ago. The decea sed was 5S years of age, and for number of years had been con- nected with w. G. Lineburg & Son in the Sanford building, who are insur- ance agents. MT. Foster was well known ir fraternal organizations, be- ing a member of Trumbull lodge. F. & A. M, of New Haven; Adelphian lodge, I. O. O. F.; Uncas Council, O. U. A. M: Bridgeport Council. O. IT. A. M, and Elm City Association of Station ary Engineers, of which organization he was at one time the president. He is survived by his widow, one daugh- ter. Florence, of New Haven: and two sons, Clarence, the ball player, of Reading. Pas and Frederick, of War rem n |.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
SOCIAL
 AND PERSONAL

A pretty wedding was that of Miss Bessie Dauber to David Slochter, which took place in Polish Hall, East Main street. Sunday night. Rev. MT. Alt Mrs. Isador Silverman of TOP Pembroke street. who was a guest at the wedding suffered the loss of 12 diamonds which became looSened from their setting fir a bracelet which she wore. A search was made. but the diamonds. which were small, were not recovered.
 Mrs. R. Maxwell, Yonkers, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. w J. Roe. 10s1 E Main street.
 Mrs. A. V Hartley and daughter Mary. with Miss Carrie Hartley, sister of Alderman A. V. Hartley. left yes. terday for a visit at Bennington, Vt.
 As the guest of B. G. Berrien in his motor boat. Helene. several members of the Fellowcraft Association of St Johns lodge, F. & A. M. had a de lightful sail on the sound, last night to Middleground light and return Lieberum. w. R. Ludlum. A. L. Kline John A. H. Robinson, George B. Kim ball. A. H. Proudnan. Oscar S. Schultze. Lewis Refs. Philip Heber- mehl, E. E. Stratton and B. G. Berrien
 
 Mrs. Elizabeth Kirk. 45 Elmwood ave- nue. was married yesterday at noon to MT. John Stickney at the Christ church rectory by Rev. MT E. J sister, was the bridesmaid, and the best man was MT. Howard Sloat. A wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride. The bride wore a white gown. and her going-away gown was of blue. They left on the 2:2e train for Boston.
 Having been offered a more 1ucra- tive position with the American Body Company of Buffalo, N. Y, Albert w. the foreman of the finishing depart ment of the Bridgeport Vehicle Com pany, left this city last night. Before his departure he was surprised by a at the cafe of William Morrissey in State street where he was presented with a handsome suit case and costly pipe. The presentation speech was made by D. E. Ebert. who has been employed under MT. Knapp for Several years. The recipient of the gift ex- pressed his appreciation in a neatly worded speech. He left this city carry ing with him the best wishes of his friends and associates.
 Some time ago when the American fleet sailors were visiting Ballarat one of them was taken to the home of a local resident and introduced to some Of the lady teachers. He then stated that he would ask his sister. who was also a teacher in the United States, to correspond with his new friends. This she did. and moreover, she got two other American lady teach CTS to open up a correspondence with two Ballarat ladies, and the six school teachers-three in Ballarat and three in America-now correspond regularly and are teaching, unknowingly perhaps a lesson to many hundreds in their re- spective countries. for the letters are widely read."-Ballarat (Australia) Echo.
 The American young ladies referred to are members of the teaching corps of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
MILITIA INDIGNANT

EEw HAVEN MEN COMPLAIN OF
 FILTHY CONDITION OF CAR
 MpNTS SUPPLIED FROM HART
 FORD FOR BAY STATE MANOEU-
 YRES. ,,
 New Haven, Aug. 3.-Ohcers as we'll as men of those companies Of the Second regiment who yesterday received their allotments of kahki trousers for the Bay State manoeuvres were in an indignant mood as to the condition in which the garments ar rived here from the Quartermaster general in Hartford. Those so far re- ceived were said to be in a filthy con- dition, not fit to wear, and many com plaints were heard around the armory last night, concerning the matter.
 Governor Weeks will attend the sham battle in which the Connecticut forces will take part and he and his staff will be the guests of the Massa- chusetts state officials for the week of August 16-21. The ad1utant is now completing arrangements to have the governors party taken down to Mas sachusetts bay in automobiles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
BLACK ROCK FOLK PROTECTION
 FROM AUTO SPEEDERS

A petition from residents of the First district in Black Rock was re- ceived by the board of aldermen, last night, asking that Fairfield avenue be properly policed to prevent the speed ing of automobiles between Ash Creek and Ellsworth street where the street is only passable on one side of the electric car tracks. The matter was referred to the police commissioners. Mayor Lee said that it was the same petition that had led him to take up the speeding question with the police commission.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
WATER SUPPLY SHORT.

Hartford, Aug. 3-At a meeting of the water commissioners yesterday afternoon it was decided to be impera- lively necessary to reduce the con- sumption of water in view of the growing scarcity Of the supply. A vote was taken that hereafter all drinking fountains be shut off every night and that until further notice all water be shut off from public urinals. Although no direct action was taken it was decided that very soon notices will be sent out forbidding the use of water for lawn sprinkling purposes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03

to serve the dinner in such style that be opened. The attractions of the Point together with a band concert, will furnish diversion for the rest of the evening. The return to this city will be made during the late hours of the evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
Their 22d Child Is Born.
And Not One Ever Has Suf- fered From Serious
 Illness.

Skowhegan, Me, Aug. 3.-Announce- ment was made today that a daugh- ter was born to MT. and Mrs. Charles Dickey, of Canaan, their twenty-second child in tweaty-seven years.
 Mrs. Dickey was married when fourteen years of age and MT. Dickey was only few years her senior Of the twenty-two children not one has been sick except with childhood ail- ments.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
FIREMAN ON STEAMER
 DIES FROM HEAT.
fSnecial from Unite

ISpeC1dI
 New York, Aug. 3.-Among the pas sengers who returned to-day on the steamer Kron Prinzessin Cecilie which arrived from German, French and English ports was Mgr. Diomede Fall eonio, apostolic delegate. Thomas Mo Arthur Anderson, retired, was also a passenger.
 On August the vessel made her festest record going 5S4 miles. As a re- suit of the exhaustion. caused by heat. Carl Seigeit fireman. died this morn ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
Operation Performed
 On Broker Maury

Stamford, Aug. SC. W. Maury. a prominent member of the New York Stock Exchange. is i'll at his home in Noroton- An operation was performed by a surgeon from New York. MT. Maury's condition is said not to be serious.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
A bed bug crawling on your children's clothes
 when away from home

when away from home does not speak we'll of that home, but instead gives to your friends a lasting impression of neglect and carelessness in that home and is often whispered around among other friends of the family. Such un- pleasant comment could have been avoided if you had used Cyrus Presto Killer for Bedbugs. The cost is only 25 cents and would have effectually cleaned the bed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03

MIR HAWLEY'S AUTO BLAZES.
 The gasoline tank of the automobile owned by Alexander Hawley caught fire at Park and North avenues, Sat urday. Bremen put out the blaze be- fore much damage had been done byit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
DRAGONS INSALLED
 RY GERMAN CHTPCH

Deacons William Bechlin and George Reinecke were installed with impress sive ceremonies at a meeting of the members of the German Reformed Church, Sunday. They succeed to va cancies caused by the death of one deacon and the removal of another deacon to residence elsewhere.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
NAVY POSTS DENY
 TORPEDO. BOAT LOST
Especial from United F

Special from United Press.)
 Boston, Aug. 3.-Reports current to- day that a torpedo boat had b eD lost at sea off Provincetown during the night are denied at all the navy posts in New England. No news of such a, catastrophe has been received at the Charlestown navy yard and tets phone message from Proviucet3wu c clared that the headquaTters of fleet there had received no such vice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03

Remarka ble Price Reduction in linene jumper suits. linen1 suits, linen auto coats and whit suits, at D. H. Dillon & Co.'S, II street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03

Mrs. R. Maxwell, Yonkers. is visiting her daughter, Mrs. w J. Roe, 1os1 E. Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03

WANT ADS. GENT A WORD.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03

Mrs. A. V Hartley and daughter Mary, with Miss Carrie Hartley. siste of Alderman A. V. Hartley. left yes terday for a visit at Bennington, Vt.
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-08
DON'T no IT

Do not keep your politeness to
Put on with your good clothes,
because if you do, you will surely
forget it sometimes when YOU
most wish it. and even if you re-
member in which pocket you
have it you will be stiff, and
plainly show that 1t is not natur-
al, Cultivate politeness, rot only
for what outsiders will say, but
because it is the right thing to
do, one Of your many talents to
make good use Of, and anything
that improves, always increases
our self-respect as well as the
good opinion OF the world.
Hoarssness In child subject to Group is
sure indication Of the approach Of the
disease. If Chsmberlain's Cough Remedy
10 given At once or even after the croupv
cough hes appeared, Il will prevent the
attack. Contains no poi.oa.. Sold by
The Holly Pharmacy, Ikelm.n Bros,
proprietors.
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-08
To Kin 4 Town

An exchange gives the follow
ing rules for killing town.
Fight on the street. Oppose i'm
provemen,s. Mistrnst public men.
Run tie town down to strangers
Go to some other town to trade.
Then refuse to advertise in YOUR
local paper. DO not invest a
cent, lay ont yonr money some-
where else. Be particular to dis
credit the motives Of pub ic spir-
tied men. I4engthen Your face
wien a stranger speaks Of locating
in yonr town. II a man wishes to
purchase your property ask him
two prices for it. II he wa is any,
body's else, interfere and discour.
age b M. Refuse to see the merit
in amy scheme. that does not exactly
h.neni you. Run down your news.
papers. Run down every body and
everything hu. Number One
Talk in the barber spop and loaf
Ing, places at how bard times are.
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-08
GREELEY FARMERS
TO Cultivaie Potatoes Here

Prerident Joe Davis of the Holly
Investment Co. made hurried trip
to Greeley last week, and in the
course of two days interested three
OF the best potato farmers in that
district to come here and cultivate
potatoes on the strip of land about
four miles northeast of town.
The party is composed of Messrs.
Frank stevenson.. W.W.Vanbapool
and Frank johnson, who purchased
l2O acres all told, under the Amity
canal.
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-08

The Holly Chieftain's plant is
better prepared to print your sale
bills than any printing house in
the Arkansas valley. We make
speciality of tins work and turn
on, superior quality Of bill.
Pri,es are just right. Service is.
veN prompt,
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-08

II many cases in advertising. it
is necessary to go little out Of
the way to attract attention. In
othr words, the business repre-
sensd must toot its horn loud
enogh to insure attention before
1t Gu attain to hearing.
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-08
Could Tell SANDY.

Emily-It is delightful to eeel that
one is so near home. We ought :.
sight Sandy Hook this afternoon.
ora-ShaIl We! How delightful
bp!i' tell me which lie is. can al
ways pick Scotchman out of hun
drrd.-EXchanre
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-08
A Carload Of Horess

just received which l will sell
sing]y or as a whole. They are
good stock, weighing from 800 to
1000 lbs. The price is right.
Thomas Harmon.
Holly
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-08
Learosy.

Leprnsy is II singularly undemon.
straiive disease. Out of hundreds onIy
few have II startling moi to say lor
rible appearance. 1t Is very mildly
copta,ginuS. and nurses and attendants
have slenl len. twenty, fifty years in
lepcr colonies without catching ii,
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-08

Have you seen those handsome
wedding invitations the Chieftain
turning out? Prices always
reasonable.
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-08
For the Best Insurance

In companies showing millions
of dollars paid to fire victims.
consult us before placing your var
ious policies.
Holly Investment & Loan Co.
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-08
Handsome Souvenir Envelopes

Boost Holly by using the hand
some Souvenir Envelope specially
engraved, showing the principal
views Of town and country. 1t is
said to be the bes advertisement
ever gotten up for the town. For
sale at the Chieftain office.
Subscriptions to The Chieftain
are coming constantly, and should
the same continue for another
month we can lay claim to the
largest circulation in Prowes
county.
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-08

LII r,ELL- I, AN 'li-rAilV
70 Internal and External Pains.