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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-08-18
FARMER HOLDS UP
RAILROAD MEN
IAso RERs NOT ALLOWED TO
MOVE CARS AND TAKE TRACKS
FROM HIS LAND - cohlPA NY
WANTS PROP ER5

w ~ ~ =
Y DIES IDI.SEss Aug 1s
Ming on the top 81 q rsa fence with g
gun aero tlis In es x; sporafl, g
farmer neal Boone bids dehance tc
North# western abroad emp loyes and
has thus far trustr ted the company
tnits efforts to move three Of its carr
from q spur track which IS located on
his property. Deputy United States
Marshal George Bidyell went q
Boone yesterday To- see 'gle her o writ
Of replevip can do any hing 70 recoy,
er the three cars for the railroad com,
|pany. Nj III. Il s
The spur in which the cars are SET
runs from the eompany's main line tc
ID coal mine and crosse the farm owned
by sDoran. The mine has been aban-
ldoned and the company desired to re.
move the track
a gang Of men prepared TO 40 the
work went to the Doral farm yester-
day, but found D0ran sitting on the
fence with his gun. He warned them
not to touch the, cars. a switch EN-;
CINE was brought into action and then
he developed that the car wheels had
been chained to the track The en-
CINE and crewretufned to Boone with
out the cars.
Yesterday Doran was made defend
ant in the Federal court IN q replevfn
action brought by the railroad com;
pany. The company wants its three
cars, its SIG miles OF track. It's 1900
ties and its 1900 iron spikes 6
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-08-18
N coLp STORAGE

The thirteen members Of the poui-
try trust who are under sentence Of
three months in the penitentiafy in
New York are getting practical ex:
ample Of the cold storage.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-08-18

yoa sneak los higSy o GOOD Wiley the sessnme'
a bulark and from ketehpps ana
Ielae and ali sorts oaea VITA npPt
% hes eAases inc Of fraudulent
remedies LABELED with TIE butter TOO rancid y
utter and puts the posonops PIES poe Nif
bas me nneFs an o eheaptHpesh nna %
M ~ lam: spus
raut ana yihtded hey aeseo 1onu % 7
ing in front Of the grand and the drum BY one W.
pursuing hurt he should ~
5imb when news goldfish pickles wefe selze v
Doc wiley because they eng p s
d he1 dean IN the akeSs Who an So aeres
o Nlleyl They treated lis vey ~ ana sainho %
que they'd no ruth 81 nrea 0n'0 'u''
persons andm made them come through
s;HGssa lasoo
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-08-18
S V MATTHEWS
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at9Il1HnM NJ seyijGlels
f-.TTTSuN sne9tIa /
State Committee ORDERED to- Convene
at Charleston on October
ser Wy h, .i1I,a x Tahth1 X s. nc g ~
the Tenth..

VIZ
CHARLESTON, WA, Aug. IS
For thee purpose Of considering all
matters that may come before the
committee, the Republican State com
mittee will meet in this city wednes.
day, October 10th The. Fcall5 for. the
meeting was issued today b9s CHAIR
man Samuel v. NJ sttRsSs HUI ssrpRII
missioner Of banhtR Aft R5epq bpT,
cans are invited to atteudaeg
Some time ago Chairman Matthews
announced that he would call the
committee together to plan for the
coming campaign on September 20.
Today he staed that he had been In
communication with the members Of
the committee, and that a majority Of
them found it inconyenlent, II not i'm,
possible to attend q meeting at that
time, owing to Its being at a busy
season Of he year. It was because Of
this that a later date was decided
upon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-08-18

Pnbliated Daily Except Sunday and
semi WEBB ~ the Fairmont West
Vlrslnian Rahlia hing Company.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-08-18

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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-08-18

PUBLICATION OFFICE,
laeobl alIIdLne Monroe Street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22
MRS. wILsUR IN RECITAL.
Appears In Delightful Program
EishOe. Miller funetion.

Appears In Delightful Program It
Fisher. Miller Function.
Mesdames Jasper Fisher ano G. A.
Miller were hostessss to sixty-1ive
ladies' at a I o'clock luncheon, followed
by q song recital by Mrs. Howard D.
wilbur at the Fisher homo, 210 North
Third avenue, Thursday afternoon.
Mrs Wilbur appeared at her best in
the varied program which consisted Of
five groups Of fifteen songs. The num-
bers were we'll assorted. being chosen,
from the opera, old Englisa, songs. and
the compositions OF American oom-
posers.
they ranged from very heavy
numbers such - 'sThe Birthday Song
(lfacFayden) ana Tho Blind GirPa
Song" from the opera .aioccando." to
the lighter little songs, delightful FOR
the sweetness Of their mslody ana their
simplicity. Her friends declare that
Mrs.. wilbur has nsvor appeared in
better voice than during thin program.
ana she was showerod with applause
ana congratulations. Two Of her num-
bers, .;Naushty Tuiips'. tAGary Salter)
ana 'uThe Yellow Hammer. (Lila Lee
hmann) wsre 20 enthusiasts re-
ceived that the singes save both again
~ request. Mrs. Wilbur was ACCOM-
plnisd On tM@ Dsaae ~ Mr.. e. H.
Asters sad sAil Hswsrs formed the
decorations which were used. The
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22
ElA FoLLE11e32jtlo1 THERE
Wisconsin senator Fa''. to Appear =.
Rhodes. wh'r. ''.w.. Scheduled to
spsak-No Rsasen For Non-Appsar.
anes AnnouneedEYouna Speaks.

AheO NOTWITHSTANDING Spoak1.
The many who went to Rhodes today
to attend the Eden district fair, ex-
pecting to see and hear Senator Robert
NJ. La Toilette, of Wisconsin, were
doomed to disappointment. Senator
LaFollette did not come to Rhodes, and
no reason for his non-appearance was
given in the announcement made that
he would not appear on the program
this afternoon. A crowd, estimated al
5000. was on the grounds.
Ex-senator Lafayette Young. Of Dee
Moines. was the principal speaker OF
the afternoon. His address was entire
" devoid Of politics.
The fair has drawn large crowds
each day. and is showing q splendid
exhibit Of cattle and horses, fine ex-
hibit of swine, and good exhibits OF
grain. fruits vegetables. pantry stores
and fancy work. There has been a
balloon ascension each day and other
amusements. including sports wednes-
day afternoon the Rhodes baseball
team beat Maxwell by the score Of s
to 4. The Melbourne band furnished
tire, music Wednesday, ana the Laurel
hand played Thursday. Today the
State Center band II furnishing the
music. The weather. has been fairly
good with the exception Of "Wednesday.
The fair ends today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

Tavern ksspsps Wis Sell Liquors In.
sIieihts-Aelehshs Disappointsd.
indianapolis. Ind. Sept 22.-Hotel
keep ers licensed TO sell intoxicating n
auors win hereafter be barred from
admission to the Odd. Fellows order.
This was the decision OF the sovereign
grand lodge II Odd Fellows. which
adopted an amendment to the consti-
tuition to this effect by vote OF 1SS
to 16.y fS
Hopes Of the women belonging to the
Rebekahs. the auxiliary to the Odd Eel
lows, and their men friends in the or
der OF obtaining the consent of the
sovereign grand lodge at this session
for the creation Of q Rebekah national
secretary, were disappointed when the
grand lodge declared against the prop
osition by q vote Of 1873 to 60.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22


Price 80 cents.
Mr.. Albert Anselme. OF State Center,
was IN the city Thursday night to wit
ness THE Three Twins"
Fancy watermelonse at Kendall and
Vests. Saturday 10 cents or three
large ones for 25 cents.
Mrs. j. q. Trotter arrived home this
! morning from st. Louis and Cincinnati.
where she has been since early in July
We have fine pears for canning,
Phone us for prices. Johnson & Mat
sen 222 East Main street. Phone 626
Cal Stewart (Uncle Josh) the maker
Of the funny photograph records. will
be the attraction at the Odeon Sunday
night. Prices IS. 50, SO and IS cents.
SwA,, apples and New York ounces,
table use. Tolsay grapes and Wealthy
eating apples at Culley's east side
!,ccurthouse.
Mr. John Alien arrived home Thurs
day evening from Dixon. ILL.,, where ne
was called week ago owing to the
illness OF his father, Mr.. Charles Allen.
Mr.. Allen also visited in Chicago.
Mrs 8. R. Feinberg arrived home
Thursday evening from Milwaukee
where she accompanied her father, MI
F. Strauss. who is i'll. and will take
treatment in q Milwaukee sanatorium
Mr.. o. 8. Chapman. Of Bromley
was in the city Thursday afternoon, be-
ing on his way home from Tama
where he had been to attend the sale
oi the personal property Of his sister
the late Mrs. Clara Haniiel.
Mrs. Robert McMains and Mrs
Jennie Wilson went to oskaloosa
Thursday evening to be present at the
state Christian Endeavor convention
which began Thursday night and con-
tiEues over Sunday.
Mrs w. H. Russell. OF Chicago. and
niece, Mrs. Waiter Sethness, OF Irving
Park, ILL.,, arrived IN the city Thursday
evening, and wifi Be guests for a few
weeks Of their cousins. Mrs. w. w
Doolittle and Misses Jennie and Jessie
Pentland.
Members Of the Royal Neighbors
joined in surprise. Thursday night
upon Mr.. and Mrs. L. o. Cross, who are
to move to Des Moines soon. The so
ciety presented the honored couple with
souvenir spoon. Refreshments taken
by the guests were served.
DR. and Mrs. w. P. Galloway, OF
Baskerville, who we're at Liscomb We'd
nesday for the Boyd Burkhart we'd
ding, went to Ames Thursday evening
no vNSn "
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

| sec inc electrical storm IN Rose anC
Dagger at Isis tonight.
Presbyterian exchange at Myers
grocery Saturday afternoon.
| New pancake nours are here. also this
years maple syrup at Culley's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Dobbin. OF State
Center. were in the city Thursday.
! Exchange Saturday afternoon a,
Benedict 6 Brintnalrs. U. b.. church
Fresh oysters In sanitary packages
large and small L. 8. Peckham Gro
Gerry Company
4 Don't forget the chicken pie suppe,
at the T.. w. G. A. Saturday evening
Price 80 cents.
4 Don't fail to visit Isis tonight and
see the Spanish dance In the Rose and
Dagger. It's great.
i Wanted-To rent or buy five to seven
room cottage: thoroughly modern. Ad-
dress Mp, care this office
4 II you want three packages OF Kel-
log Corn Flakes for 25 cents, you can
get 1t at our store. Johnson & Mat
son. phone 626.
SOS>---
II you want a flour that makes the
nice bread try a sack of our Golden
Harvest, at $3.50 per sack johnson &
Matsen, phone 626.
DR.. Charles Galloway. Of Washington
D. c., and sister. Miss Blanche Gal
loway. went to Ames this morning to
visit with their sister, Mrs. H. C. Ford
for short time.
Rev Mother Mary DeChantal, of OF
tumwa. former superioress of st
Mary's convent here, returned to OF
tumwa Thursday night after months
visit with Rev. Mother Joseph and the
sisters at st. Mary's.
.Tn Politics." beautiful four-act
play in which the eminent comedian
Mr.. Cal Stewart, and his associate
PLAYERS are presenting this season. will
be the offering at the Odeon on Sunday
Prices IS. 50. so and Is cents.
Mrs. Ralph NJ. Bnrtis and daughters
Georgtana. and Ruth. who have been
tGuests for three weeks at the home OF
NE. Burtis' sister. Mrs. c. C. Urine,
leave for Oshkosh t"-ight Mr.. Burtis
will meet his famii. :, Chicago.
Miss Vienna Pearse, Of Geneva, ar
rived in the city Thursday evening, and
will be the guest for few weeks at the
homes of her uncles Messrs. 9. W. w
r., and F. w. Rubee, and William
Pearse. and aunt, Mrs X. Parks.
For Sale-Residence, III North First
street, one and one-half blocks from
Main street; Two and one-half blocks
from high school. Hard wood floors
modern plumbin hot water heat. good
barn and shed. Lot 9ox1s0 feet. Alley
on two sides. z. r. Lay. saf
4 ]. F. Mclaughlin & Sons. the con
TRACTORS who have the city concrete
paving, began to lay concrete on Fifth
fatreet. near the corner of Park street
Thursday afternoon. The grading OF
the streets that are to be paved in that
4 neighborhood has been completed >.
Rev. James MCGEE. B. w. Sinclair
/ T. !. WATSON; G. W. Gilbert. and, A. E;
Wilbur left early this morning in Mr.
Sinclair's automobile for Central Cit,
to attend the meeting Of the Cedar
Rapids district association of the Bap-
list church. They will return Satur.
day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22
TOO LATE 70 CLASSIFY.

Wantsd-Ry lady Of experience to
work with Il dressmaker. Button hole
making and hand work a speciality: or
will sew by the day Address Sill North
Second street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

Taken Up-A roam COW. Owner call
and prove property and pay charges.
sos South Seventh avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

. II. =. =. watson. aof Union. spent
Thursday In the city on business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

Public sale Sept. 2S. J. N. Stevenson.
four miles northwest Of Marshalltown.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

: Brown, the photographer. is still with
you, and will he glad to see those OF
his patrons who have not been in yet.
He retains possession Of the business
for two more weeks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

Don't forget the chicken pie supper
at the Y. w. c. A. Saturday evening.
Price 80 cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

Fancy Tokay grapes. Sickle pears.
green gage plums. fancy table pears,
Dawson plums, shelled lima beans, head
lettuce, fancy celery. L. s. Peckham
Grocery Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

Mr. A. n. Funk. of Des Moines, to-
day entered the employ Of the Times
Republican as an advertising solicitor
end assistant to Business Manage
George T.. Thayer. Mr.. Funk has been
an advertising solicitor for the Rec
ord, of Des Moines, for some time. His
home is in Iowa Falls, and he is a
nephew of. Ex-Representative J. H.
Funk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

Some things that would taste good t.
you: Sweet potatoes, cranberries. eel.
cry. Tokay grapes, peaches, pears, fine
eating apples. bananas, watermelons
besides the regular good things tina,
are to be had. Phone your order tt
44S and get good service and big value
for your money. Kendall and West.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

See the electrical storm in Rose and
Dagger ct Isis tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

was IN the city Thursday night to wit
ness 1.-THE Three Twins"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

The funeral Of Thomas Noonan was
held from st. Mary's church at $3.50
this morning. Rev. ]. ]. Fitzpatrick
officiating. The pail bearers were
Messrs. John Winebrenner. J. c. welch.
John Hfgham. Harry Mcbride, Edward
Lynch and Michael Claffey. Inter-
ment was in Riverside.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

Secretary S. w. Rubee, Of the River
side Cemetery Association, arrived
home Thursday from Philadelphia,
where ne has been attending the csan.
nual meeting Of the organization Of
cemetery superintendent. Mr.. Rubee
stopped in Chicago while on his way
home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

We have three ranges for sale which
have been slightly used in our factory
in testing out certain parts. We, have
had fire in then, for day or two on
several different occasions SO that they
can't be shipped to our dealers as new
ranges but are as good as new and will
be sold as second hand ranges. They
are a bargain for some one. Quick
Action Range Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

Presbyterian exchange at Myers
grocery Saturday afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

cry, 1Ohdy GRAPHS, pSdCuc6, peATSs HIS
eating apples. bananas, watermelons
besides the regular good things that
are to be had. phone your order to
44s and get good service and big value
for your money. Kendall and West.
A number from this city. especially
those who owned automobiles went to
Rhodes today to attend the Eden dis
trict fair and to hear Senator Robert
NJ .LaFollette. Senator Kenyon. and
Ex-senator Young speak. Among those
who were in Rhodes were Jud Nor
rissey, Leonard Carney, and Miss Mary
Hostetler.
Mr. Harry w. Hammond. Of River
side, Cal. where ne is business man
Iager OF the Riverside Daily Press. spent
the day in the city. being on his way to
Fremont, Neb.. where he will visit, his
brother. Mr.. Ross L. Hammond. editor
Of the Fremont Tribune. Mr.. Hammond
has been visiting his uncle. Mr. Hiram
Hammond, at LeGrand, his boyhood
home.
Complimentary to Mesdames Madi-
son Bentley and r. NJ. Burtis. and Miss
Myrtle Haibert, members Of the old
Roundabout Club. who are visiting In
the city, Mrs. r. A. Brown entertained
the former club members ThurS1ay ct
an all-day affair at the Brown cottage
at the Country Club. Dinner was served
at noon, and the afternoon was spent
with sewing. Aside from the former
club members the guests wefs MIS-
Allie Barstow. Of Kansas City, ana Mira.
c. II. =. Boardman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

II you want q flour that makes the
nice bread try a sack of our Golden
Harvest, at s1.50 per sack. johnson &
Matsen, phone $685.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

Fancy watermelonse at Kendall and
Vests. Saturday 10 cents or three
large ones for 25 cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

We have just received nice lot, of
large Early Ohio potatoes, which we
are going to sell at 31.25 per bushel.
Johnson & Matsen, 222 East Main
street, phone 626
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

DR.. Charles Galloway, of Washington,
D. c., and sister. Miss Blanche CAL
loway. went to Ames this morning to
visit with their sister. Mrs. H. C. Ford
for short time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

Rev. James MCGEE. b W. Sinclair
T. !. WATSON; G. W. Gilbert and A. E;
Wilbur left early this morning in Mr.
Sinclair's automobile for Central Cit,
to attend the meeting Of the Ceda,
Rapids district association of the Bap-
list church. They will return Satur.
dav
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

Mrs. Robert McMains and Mrs.
Jennie Wilson went to Oskaloosa
Thursday evening to be present at the
state Christian Endeavor convention.
which began Thursday night and con-
IiEues over Sun5ST
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

Rev. Mother Mary DeChantal, of OF
tumwa. former superioress Of St.
Mary's convent here, returned to Of
tumwa Thursday night after months
visit with Rev. Mother Joseph and the
sisters at st. Mary's.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

Mr.. and Mrs. r. A Elzy arrived home
Thursday morning from a few days
trip to st. Paul and Crookston. At St.
Paul they visited their son. J. C. Ely.
Mrs. Elzy's sister. Mrs. John Berry. OF
Iowa Falls. stopped here Thursday be-
tween trains while on her way home
from Ira.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

II you are going to have your plumb
ing or heating put in proper shape fol
winter, phone $40. Diffenbacher &
Banzhol. Is North First street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

Exchange Saturday afternoon at
Benedict & Brintnalrs. U. B.. church
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

We have fine Colorado peaches in
boxes and our price is right. Johnston
& Matson, 222 East Main street. Phone
626.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Dobbin. OF State
Center, were In the city Thursday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-22

New pancake flours are here. also this
years maple syrup at Culleys.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-07-08
SAN FRANCISCO owns
ITS Street RAILWAY
Under Union Labor Administra
tion Has Taken Over Trac:
tion Company. -
ALI employees of Operating Depart
ment Are Put Upon Eight =:
..' Hour Basis. 49,

SAN FRANCISCO. July e.-(Spe-
cial tc Labor World. )--The labor
party administration of San Francis
co has commenced the operation Of
the Geary Street railway, which has
been turned over to the city as the
result Of the expiration Of frai'-
chise Every legal obstacle known
was put in the way of the city admin
istration to take over and operate this
line. It is necessary owing to; the
extremely bad physical condition Of
the roadbed and the cars. that It be
almost wholly reconstructed, and on
June Ia active work commenced
Mayor Mccarthy has announced that
all Of the work to be done in re-
habilitating the road will be done by
union labor; and that when completed
the motormen, conductors and all
employees Of the operating depart;
ment will be put upon an g. hour
day, and q wage rate that will en-
able the employees to maintain q high
standard Of living. It is stated that
the Employers organizations and
other associations Of q like character
are very much. perturbed over the
action taken. by the union labor ad y
ministrati on.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-07-08
CLIMAX EXPECTED IN
LAKE SEAMEN STRIKE
Executive Session Of Unions Af-
fected Held Recently at
Buffalo, N. Y.
Unions Are in as Good Shape
Financially as When the
Strike Started,

BUFFALO,. N. Y, July Ga climax
in the strike which the various mar
inc unions on the Great Lakes are
waging against the Lake Carriers as
ISOLATION, is expected, following 4
meeting this morning at the Broezel
Hotel of the Grievance Committee Of
the Lake Seamen's union and affiliat-
ed organizations. & Z: tt.-ss;@'' j e.
Delegates from the different lake
ports attended the meeting, which was
an executive session. ....'.g.s ~ ..
The strike has now been in pro-
gress for over two years. Victor, A.
Oleander, grand secretary Of the Lake
Seamen's union, said, however, that
the union has no intention OF ter
minating the strike. He said the var
ious unions involved are IN good fnaa-
cial condition, and as strong numeri-
cally as when the strike started He
also stated that he is glad to see. the
seamen on the ocean vessels pressing
their demands 1 yigorously. .ss5$ s5I,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-07-08
STRIKE Of GIGANTIC.
NUMBERS IN MEXICO
Eleven Thousand Employees in
Mining Camps Strike for
Living Wages.
Dissatisfaction With Wages in
Other Industries Also
Spreading.

MEXICO CITY, July 6-Eleven
thousand men struck yesterday at
Mapima, a big mining camp near Tor
reon. Four thousand men employed
In smelter there walked out in a
body and the rest followed. The
strikers have made demands ranging
from 80 to 100 per cent increase in
wages.
The company says it will not grant
the demands made up on it. Troops
have been sent from Torreon to "keep
order" It is expected that the CEN
tral government will take a hand in
en- effort to bring about a settlement
of the dispute.
- Twenty five i hundred employees az
the street railway in this city signed
a petition demanding an increase in
pay ranging from Is to so per cent.
They also want indemnification, for
injuries received in the service Of the
company, the abolition of the uniform
monopoly and no discharges without
good cause.
The men gave the company until
Monday night at o'clock to answer
and then if their demands are not
met strike involving at least rs per
cent of the employees will take place.
The heads of the street car company
have not said yet what they intend
to do, -.