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Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1910-03-17

favor. of the collective ownership OF
the means Of production and the dem
ocratic management of industry in
the interest of the whole people.
What Intelligent workfngman can
hold out against the irresistible
claim. the socialist movement has
upon him? What reason has he to
give? What excuse can he offer?
None! Not one!
The only worker who has an ex-
cuse to keep out of the social move
Tfent is the unfortunate fellow who is
Ignorant and. does not know better.
He does not know what socialism is.
Thit is his misfortune. But that is
not all, nor the worst of all. He
thinks he. knows what it is.
In. his ignorance he has taken the
word of. another for it, whose inter-
est it is to keep him In darkness.
So he continues to march with the
Republican party or shout with the
Democrats party, and he no more
knows why he" is Republican or
Democrat that he knows why he Is
met. a socialist.
tt is impossible fer a werkingman
to contemplate the situation and the
outlook and have amy intelligent con
Lception of the, trend and meaning OF
things without, becoming socialist:
Consider for moment the beastly
|debasement to which womanohod is
subjected in capitalist society. She
Is simply the property of man to be
governed by him as may suit his
convenience. She does not vote, she
has no voice and must bear silent
witness to- her legally ordained in
she has to compete with men in
the. factories and , workshops and
stores; and gier infeffority IS taken
e ffsontinned on page threeS
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1910-03-17

The organizing committee of the
San Francisco Labor Council has de-
record for the trade and the country.
since June /, which is, probably: a
cided that the State Union of SHOW
elmen and Dredgers shall be per-
mitted to affiliate with the council.
fs.S- A..
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1910-03-17
HollingsMortal.

In reply to request from the
Assembly that he help put through
the bill fixing eight hours as days
work, Congressman Hollingsworth
had communication which, as is
usual with law makers answering
questions from then working class.
said nothing. He gently lodged the
question.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1910-03-17
Union Labeled Goods.

That we are now to have Union la
beled knit underwear was assured
by a letter from Cohoes, N. Y, Ed
ward M. Hayes. secretary, stating
that the local Textile Workers. Unioit
there had bee unsuccessful in getting
a label placed on the product of one
factory there. and intend to spread
the good work, one city at a time, il
the help of the Union men of the
country is sufficient.
The Model shirt was brought to
the attention of the delegates as one
OF the very best dress shirts on the
market bearing the Union label, and
assuring the delegates that any deal
.er could get these shirts if he really
tried.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1910-03-17
The Beef Boycott.

When the boycong
estmab people along with it. The Majority
almost refusing become though may
thought odd that The Majority did grasp this drac
of busting the trust time has shown the folly of the boycott Meat
high and eggs and butter lower simply because
climatic conditions have brought butter and market
However, where the boycott became momenary effective
little butcher shops have been forced of business the
trust busters" point to that with pride
But the trust Busters admit their defeat those who shouting
from the house opShavng silently retired and orrowfy closed the
trap door behind them. ~~-
They would have saved themselves needless effort and needless dis
enlargement had they looked the situation fairly There
things that should have been considered Among these The trusts
fixed arbitrarily supply demand Trust magnates
will death if the profits of wiped
you and John Smith, who have beenghng each other bu
long vous that there longer any profit for either
and discover that joining businesses still sell
much goods for money and buy chape discover this
and stop fighting you your prices because people
buy you then you ve conquered the old standby Of political
supply demand If the people whom
you sod decided fine day. @ oprces high and that
they would stop buying punish you you could salt the stuff away
storage wait until another fine day when their necessities would
back you Particularly would you relish doing this
meant that John JONES' only copetEho still bothered yoe
Bit were pushed business the eanwl, lacking your sold
storage facilities And much udcos
situation appear you the boycott directed only
against your industries and you controlled the other
Which they
forsook the ones
So YOU meat boycoters your against only
one many monopo controlled by the and the worst
you put few middle class down into the
working class s.<::
How much more wisdom would you erect ike
and said 1T unthnkab that few should be permitted
gamble with the many Food and clothing
Ito us as the air BREATH without either long continue
breath and permit control the air BREATH will
longer permit control those other things which must have in
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1910-03-17
Spokane MFree Speech.n

From Spokane comes a plea for
help in the Free Speech fight 1t told
of the 400 men and women arrested
for. speaking on the streets, and that
more than 400 cases had been treated
in the hospitals, the results Of police
brutality. A motion prevailed to
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1910-03-17
"Best of All" Flour.

The question of, advancing the
BEST of ALP flour ii, Belmont coun-
ty was brought to the front and the
Assembly decided to have a com
mittee wait upon the local agents,
Kline & Merriman, and offer assist
ance in furthering the sale of this
only Union labeled -four in this dis
trict.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1910-03-17

In Rhode Island IT. is estimated
that. the 10000 operatives affected
Switzerland. have been on q strike
by the new 56-hour law will lose 49,
900 working hours week, or total
of 2.0S0,OOO working hours year.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1910-03-17
Street Car Men,

A letter was received from Pres
ident W. D, Mahon, of the Amalga-
12-MAJORITY-
bated Street Railway Employees, in
forming the Assembly that he had
advised Division 1903. with headquar-
tiers in Wheeling, to send delegates
to the Belmont Assembly. --
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1910-03-17

There was notable decrease in
the number of violations of New
FORKS child labor law last year and
fewer children were employed.
hours.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1910-03-17

Molders at Muncie. Ind, won their
strike for the uine-hour day at a.
minimum wage of SO a day, as
against the piece-work system under
which they formerly worked.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1910-03-17
Gifted Man Thrills
j Two Large Aud
fences.

p.f.rs two audiences that packed the
Victoria theatre twice last Sunday af-
t.rnson and evening, Eugene v. Debs,
~ leader of the famous A. R.. U.
. ' delivered addresses bitterly ex-
~. the Federal Judges and ex-
planning Socialism.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1910-03-17

St. Paul and Minneapolis marble
and tile seters, after "a short strike,
won the .eight-hour-day and mini
mum wage of $4.50'a day.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1910-03-17

Street railwaymen at Port Arthur.
Can, may go on strike for more pay
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1910-03-17
Wornan's Union
Label League.

to the locals.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1910-03-17
Let's Get Together.

Let's get togeerl Let's quit suabbing picking flaws and
looking the Of others for VERIFY
the beam in the eyes of ourselves e s. sSs5z
There dred separate unions in this
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1910-03-17

SContinued on page three.l
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-02-10
WINTER GOODS FOR SALE
ATHALF PRICES.

Mems, Youth and Boys Overcoats, SOC off
every dollar. Mensrubberboo pair for $2.35.
| aides and children coats at half prices.
Blankets and quilts as low as 45c, is really
worth SIPS. Horse blankets andbuggy robes
SOC off each dollar Men and boys sweaters
for p one half cents, is really worth from SO
to 75c a piece Mems and boy caps6rst price
Is to Soc, now will cost you Sc. Mems stiff
bosom shirts at Y and one half cents a piece
Mems and ladies heavy gray stockings, per pair
J and one half cents Mems underwear &c
apiece.
Bargains i'm Straw Mattings-25cM attings for
14c yard. "
Mems Winter Suits of Clothes for Sis pair Suits is
really worth $3.50 $40 only in certain sizes 3d. IS and
49, Mems shoes from 81 upto $3.50 Ladies shoes
for the winter 81 O5ca pair Children shoes as low as Csc
pair Mems suspenders low as 3 pair for 25c Ladies
XII rts all WOOL as low S2O and as high as $3.50 cents
Bargains in Groceries-8 pound coffee for 81 pound
best Green Tea ST. 7bars soap for25c boxes ofPao and
Monkey Powers tor Csc. Ginger snaps pound for cts
SO don miss these bargains call at once. present is
gwen with every dollar spent
M MILLIsON. Leonard,own. Md.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-02-10

Monday last Senator Hey burn, OF
Idaho, fought the War Between the
States over again all by his lone
some. For over an hour he '6t" and
"6t" against a resolution TO loan
tents TO sx-Confederates for Q re-
union and in opposition TO Virginia
placing the statue of Lee in Sta
tuary Hall. When the vote was tax
en- sixty-one Senators voted for the
resolution and Mr.. Hepburn voted
against IL ell by his little self.
Many OF the Republicans and Demo-
Gratis who supported the resolution
are Union aud Confederate veterans.
Up to the present writing ell Sena-
tor Heyburn's lighting has been
done with his mouth.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-02-10

Delegate Hayden. Of this county,
has introduced o Bill TO authorize
the payment by the State Of accounts
due by the bankrupt arm Of McCor.
mick d Company for labor. material
etc., on contracts Of the Hrm for
State Road work In the counties Of
ST. Mary's, Prince Georges and
Queen Anne. The Bill authorizes
the State Road Commission 10 issue
certificates Of indebtedness 70 the
creditors Of the bankrupt firm and
the Comptroller 10 TO pay the amount
due out Of the fund allotted TO or 10
be hereafter allotted to st. Mary's,
Prince Georges and Queen Anne's
counties. The amounts so paid are
TO be charged against the county
specified in the Comptroller's war
rant and be deducted from it's share
Of the State Road Fund. The Bill
has been referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-02-10
BANK STATEMENT

REPORT OF THE CONDITIONS OF THE
NATIONAL BANK OF MECHANICS
WILLIE In the state OF Maryland, at the
close OF business, January 3Ist, 1910.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-02-10
[ From The Baltimsre World.

lEFO" INC D@NtWeTC W0Ttu.
STATE HOUSE. ANNAPOLIS. Feb.
IA boom was started here today
for DR.. Charles V. Hayden, OF Sd.
Mary's county, for Congress from
the Fifth Congressional district.
DR.. Hayden 10 a member OF che
House OF Delegates. He 10 Q young
man OF ability and has an epviable
record. He is very popular, and IL
is conceded that heis the only Demo
crat who can win in that district.
DIR. Hayden will make q hot fight 70
be elected. His boom has taxen
root in his county and is spreading
daily.
DR.. Hayden would make an ideal
congressman, m he is energetic and
brilliant.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-02-10
WASHINGTON LETTER.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 10, 1903.
There is q Senator, Stephen B.
Elkins from the State Of West vir-
Ginia. Senator Elkins il o recalci-
trant Republican, q kind Of bull in O
china shop. that frequently makes
his Republican confreres grieve.
About thirty days ago be proposed
an investigation into the cost of the
high price Of food stuffs. His pro-
pOsal had no limitations and IL was
to 60 to the bottom OF the subject
Flew to the line LEI the chips fall
where they may" His resolution
was smothered in committee but
this week Senator Lodge OF Massa-
chusetts proposed q resolution with
limitations lodging any reference
TO the tariff, and this resolution was
approved next day. Then up rose
Senator Elkins and spoke his mind
saying in substance that Aldrich
and Lodge were conspiring to keep
back facts in the interest OF their re-
cent tariff legislation. Senator
Elkins has taken the initiative in
this investigation as to the cost of
living. He offered the nrst resolu-
ton providing that q committee
make an inquiry but be has protest.
ed in no uncertain language against
the smothering Of his measure in the
Senate Committee on Auditing En-.
penses. In short, Senator Elkins
is an insurgent. Not o universal
toggle jointed insurgent ike La
Toilette but belligerent. multi mil
lionaire inconvenient insurgent and
is giving the old guard senator's on
toe Republican side q great deal Of
trouble. The charges coming from
the inner ranks Of the Republican
household, that the investigat ton
proposed by Senator Lodge and ap-
proved by Aldrich is irtended mere
ly to acquit the tariff tinkerers OF
the extra session, is very embarras-
sing to the Senate leaders. An in
vestigation in good faith mnst be in
stituted or Messrs. Aldrioh, Hale
and Lodge and their assistant Re-
publican Senators will be made short
work Of in the Congressional cleo.
tions that are not far OF.
e
The BallinGer inquiry has sud-
IDENTIFY halted. The testimony
against Ballipger had become quite
hot and halt was called and Bal
linger advised to employ counsel.
Hearings have been postponed until
February II, but now at this writ
ing Two lawyers have already been
employed and they will spend the
next week in studying the case.
Mr.. John Versrsss, . democratic
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-02-10

l.. + MUMFORD,
ENOCH b A BELL,
J. +. n. STERLING,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-02-10

have on my Farm, Bar Neek" a
splendid Boar Registered Cheshire) also
A Guernsey Bull (R-gistered) and by
March 18th an Ayrshire Bull (Registered)
for the Services II the Public
Fee for Boar 81 80. Bulls So, each to
insure with privilege Of returning. All
fees must be paid in advance.
Here il your chance TO get the best
blood going in both Hog and Cattle
products.
have 2 Dorset Lambs (Bucks) for sale
LANDED in January 1910 both eligible
TO Registry.
". 7. PowELL,
Jan. 10-6m. Airedele, Md
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-02-10
Notice to reditorS.

Orphans Court Of St. Mary's County, Set:
February :, 1910.
ORDERED BY THE COURT, That James
- T. Coppage, Jr., admir-. c. {. a, James F..
Coppage Sr.. late OF 81. Mary's county, Nd,
deceased, give the notice req uired BY law 20
the deceaseds creditors to exhibit their
claims, aud that the same be published once
Q week for six successive weeks in the 81.
BENZ. COMBS
Register OF Wills,
True copy. Test: BENZ. CONES,
Register OF Wills for ST. MaFy's COUNTY
NOTICE.
In pursuance CT rhe above order, ! hereby
give notice that have obtained from the Or
phAns Court OF 81 Mary's county, Md. let
ters OF administration on the personal estate
JAMES K. COPPAGE, SIR.
late OF said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the said deceased are
hereby notified To exhibit the same with the
proper vouchers attached thereto, 20 the su b.
scrfber on or before the 10th day OF August
1910, they VIII otherwise by law he excluded
nom the benefits Of the said estate. All per
cons indebted To the deceased are required to
make Immediate payment TO the subscriber.
JAMES E COPPAGE,
Jan. III Admir-. c. l. a.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-02-10

RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, Slsg,Isl y
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured, Il a.
U. Z. Bonds to secure circulation, 1880 90
U. 8. Bonds to secure L. >. Deposits, 1000 90
U. 8. Bonds on hand, 6,2SO o.
Bonds, securities, etc, l4,Isg Os
Banking house, furniture fixtures, 1900 90
Due from National Banks mot
reserve agents 5g5 81
Due from State and Private Banks
and Bakers, Trust Com panies, and
Savings Banks, ~ rs
Due from approved reserve agents, 1876 o.
Checks and other cash items, II 10
Notes of other National Banks, LILO 90
and cents, 7o6
Lawful money reserve in bank, viz:
Specie, 1889 50
LeEal-tender notes. 2,Uso 90 1898 65
Redemption fund with L. :. Treasur-
er Is per cent. OF circulationl l,2i9 80
Total. s2sI.s7I Is
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in, 5000 90
Surplus Fund, 25OOO Oo
Undivided profits less ex penses and
taxes paid, ASH so
National Bank notes outstanding, 2O,39O %
Due 30 other National Banks, % o.
Dividends unpaid, s7s 90
IndIvidI deposits subject
TO check, 2I5.ssg II
Ceruned checks, 81 %
Cashiers checks outstanding, S3s ~
United States deposits, 100 90
Reserved for taxes and interest, I,Isg "a
Total, S2yl,S Is
State Of Maryland, County OF 81. aary's, So:
], L. J. STERLING. Cashier OF the above
named bank, do so.emnly swear that the
above statement Is true TO the best OF my
knowledge and belief l.. j. STERLING,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this 9Th
day Of February 1910.
T. FESwICK HERBERT, J.P.
CoERECT-Attest
r. .. MORGAN,
=. b. ABELL,
+. V. KING,
Feb. i0-tf Directors
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-02-10
FOR RENT.

will rent the Store and Dwelling at
Valley Lee, Md. formerly owned by the
late VIM. ]. Bean. for one or more years.
This il an excellect stand and a good
opportunity for an enterprising merch-
ant For terms apply to
T. HOOPER LYNCH,
April e-d Valley Lee
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-02-10

Eggs from three Of the most popular
breeds OF Winter layers.
Rhode Island Reds.
White Wyando ttes.
Buff Orpfngtons.
$50 per setting.
j. 8. RUSSELL,
Feb. 1O-Sm. Maddox, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-02-10

RATIFICATION NOTICE. -
r. johnson Cotton, EXP.
James Ferrall, % al.
lt hereby ordered this ist day Of February,
lSlg, that the report ofsAle made by VIM. New
ereu Loker, dl0d In the above entitled case be
xaoned and confirmed unless cause 20 the con-
1nxy Dc shown On or before the 9Th Monday
o. FEBRUARY 1910. provided Q copy Of this or
Ger % Inserted In the 81. Mary'a BEACON once
. weak for three successive weeks prior TO the
Ath Monday Of February.
kNOCH B. ABELL, Clerk.
True copy-Test:
Feb. ST
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-02-10
PIGS WANTED.

Any one having Shoats or Pigs for
sale. Address,
HARzason EwxrL.
Jan. T-1m Comptsn, Id.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-02-10
BANK STATEN ENT.

No. 6606.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ST. MARYS
NJ Leonardtown in the state OF Maryland,
ct the close OF business, January 81, 1910.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1910-03-16
ORLEANS.

list.
Mrs.C. C. Sherman is visiting her
parents at Newport Center.
Miss Ruth Rogers was taken i'll
Sunday night with very bad cold.
Mrs. Alva SWEET left Monday for a
short visit to her home in Ryegate.
The schools began their spring
term Monday with very good attend
ance.
Fred McGoff visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer Lyon at Ayers Cliff, P. O.. re-
Gently.
Mrs. George Fletcher, who has been
visiting her mother in Virginia, has
returned.
Miss Kate Wilson. who has been
visiting at Barnet, has returned to
her home.
Fred E. Hunt has taken the con
tract to do the sugaring on the l.. S.
Alden farm.
Miss Mabel Magoon has begun work
in the New England Telephone Office
as substitute.
Miss Mabel Magoon was taken sud.
denly i'll Sunday afternoon and is
confined to her bed.
DIR. and Mrs. r. W. Wells enter
tanned DR.. and Mrs. Sargent of Island
Pond on day last week.
Don't forget the sugar supper giver
by the Knights of Pythias in Castle
hall on Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. K. Annis enter
tanned their friend. Mrs. Stillmar
Searles of Albany recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Hooker spent
Sunday at the Valley house. Mrs
Hooker was accompanied by a friend.
The Knights of Pythias will hole
a sugar social tomorrow evening ir
Castle hall. Come and have gooc
time.
Prayer service this evening in the
main auditorium of the church al
7:45 Subject: 1.-The Fellowship OF
the Churches.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1910-03-16
Annual Village Meeting.

At the annual village meeting hello
In the opera hall last evening the fol
lowing officers were elected. In the
absence of A. w. Fletcher. clerk, r.
A. Bean was elected clerk pro tenn,
G. l.. Shaeffer. moderator; A. w.
Fletcher, clerk; F. H. Chul chill,
trustee, three years; F. C. Brown,
water commissioner. three years; R.
A. Bean, treasurer, Harry Dickens,
collector; c. D. French. first auditor
A. w. Fletcher. second auditor; L.
NJ. Kinsley, third auditor; O. W.
Locke, chief engineer. j. B. Wlnget,
first assistant engineer E. G.. Skin
ner. second assistant engineer, II. w.
Wbipple, park commissioner and tree
warden. Voted to apply any surplus,
above running expenses received on
account of opera house, to reduce the
debt on the said building. Voted
that the trustees be empowered to
make rate for electric current for
power purposes. Voted to transfer a
sum of money under the direction of
the trustees to the opera house fund,
for the use of rooms in said building
by the different departments. Voted
that the building of permanent road
on Irasburg street be left in the hands
of the trustees. Voted that the com.
mittee on electric light and power for
the future be continued. Voted that
the following be an amendment to the
village bylaws: ANY person who
shall commit wilful trespass upon
any park, square, common. or ceme-
terry, within the corporation. shall,
upon conviction thereof, pay to the
treasurer of this corporation fine not
less than ten nor more than fifty dol
lars, in the discretion of the court,
together with costs of prosecution. "
Voted that the trustees be empow-
cred to employ their own attorney.
Voted that $3.50 be paid for the sup
port of the village hose company.
Voted that $125 be paid for the sup
port of the parks. Voted that a tax
of Is cents be laid for street lighting
Voted that the trustees be empow,
cred to collect all the uncollected
sewer assessments, hall subscriptions
hall rents and electric wiring bills.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1910-03-16
IceberQs.

The captain of an ocean steamer is
often warned of the proximity of ice
bergs by the men in the engine room
When ship enters water CONSIDERABLY
colder than that through which it has
been going it's propeller runs faster
and as such water surrounds the VI
cinity of icebergs for many miles the
engineers know when the propeller's
action is greatly accelerated without
any increase of the steam power ice
bergs may be expected. Of course the
thermometer is the most useful indi
GATOR of icehergS