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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
CLOTHES" FALL FROM STATUES
RAIN Washed Plaster Draperles From
State Capltors Adam and Eve.

KAN WaSncd PLASTER DTdpeTleS TToW
State capto's Adam and Eve.
Harrisburg, Pa. Jan. 3l.-The rain
that swept over central Pennsylvania
on Sunday night incidentally washed
the drapery Of plaster Of paris from
the heroic figures of Barnard's statues
of Adam and Eve. now in place in
front of the main entrance to the cap
itol building.
Adam and Eve we're as Barnard
meant they should be- If real, they
would have caught cold, but, being
marble, they merely stood forth in all
their primitive splendor. Harrisburg,
In spots, was shocked, but there 10
no loud cutlery. Clerks and business
men walked blocks out of their way
to verify the report that Adam and
Eve had been Invested Of their plas-
ter coverings. Then an attendant be-
gan to redrape the statues.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02

State Of Ohio. City OF Toledo. Lu-
cas- county, IS.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that
he is senior partner Of the firm OF
F. J. Cheney & Co. doing business
in the City OF Toledo. County and
State aforesaid. and that said firm
will pay the sum Of ONE HUN
DRED DOLLARS for each and
every case Of catarrh that cannot
be cured by the use Of Halls Ca
tarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY
Sworn TO before me and subscrib-
ed in my presence this 9th day OF
December, A. ID. 1886.
(Seal A. W. GLEASON.
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials free.
+. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
WON DEBATE FOR LEGAL PRIMARIES

Resolved. That legalized pri-
maries are the proper primaries Tor
Virginia" won a victory in the af-
firmaiiye through the efforts Of b.
3D. White. of Ashland, and J. b.
Duyal. OF Rhoadosyille, in the joint
debate between the Mu Sigma Rho
and the Philogian literary societies
Friday night al Richmond College.
The negative side was represented
by $. W. Shelton. OF Rockville. Va.
and A. r. Hawkins. Of Greer, 5. C..
who put up a spirited debate. The
judges were. Or H. Il Mclllwaine
State Librarian; DR. J. A. c. Chand-
Ter. superintendent OF Richmond
schools. and former Senator Henry
T. Wickham.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
WANT TO MACADAMIZE ALL ROADS

Influential men in Augusta county
are circulating a petition to be
presented TO the board of supervi-
sors asking the board to submit to
the voters of the county a PROPOSE
bonds for the purpose of macadamiz
ton to sell S1.00O.000 worth of
ing 800 miles OF public roads in
the county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
Mrs. Carrie Nation Dying.

Eureka Springs, Ark. jan si.-MIs.
Carrie Nation. who became known
throughout the country several years
ago by reason Of her fondness for
smashing saloons, Is reported to De
sinking rapidly and her death Is SAID
TO be imminent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
Musical Note.

'Your daughter practices on the pl-
ano faithfully, notice. Now, mine
hates It,"
"Nine does too. But she'd rather
practice all day than help with the
homework" - Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02

The parish house of All Saints
Church, Richmond, has been enter
ed by thieves and looted. Every
thing movable of value was taken
except a small mite box. which was
Overlooked.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
DROPS INTO SEA
Aviator Obliged to Give Up
Trip to Cuba.
IS PICKED UP UNINJURfD
Rnnning Short Of Oil McCurdy Was
Forced e Descend When Trip
From Key West is Nearly
Accomplished

Havana, Cuba, Ian 3l.-Within ten
miles II the Cuban coast and only
,hor, distance further from his goal,
the Camp Columbia aviation field,
a b McCurdy. the Canadian aviator.
ran otu Of lubricatng oil and was
compelled 70 abandon a magnificent
light from Key West Fla
When he saw that he could not
quite reach Havana McCurdy alighted
safely on the calm sea, and the pom
toons with which 1t was equipped
noated the aeroplane until the United
States torpedo boat destroyer Pauld
ing. speeding along In its wake, had
oyertaken the aerial craft McCurdy
and his biplane were taken on board,
ueither the worse for the mishap.
At first It was thought that the avi&
tor could make a new start from the
deck OF the destroyer. but this proved
lmpractcable, and after considerable
delay the Pauldlng brought both ma
chine and aviator to Havana. The
other boats that marked the course
across the strait had in the meantime
Joined the Paulding and the fleet came
u together
COVERED Eighty Miles.
McCurdy had covered approximate
ly eighty miles when he was obliged
10 descend, and though he failed to
meet the requirements of the compe-
uion, ho accomplished a feat unpre-
cedented in cross-sea flying.
Compared with the twenty-mile
flights across the English channel, tho
performance stands out as far and
away more remarkable. But for slip
in the amount Of supplies il Is not to
be doubted that the trip would have
been successful
Great disappointment was felt by
the thousands who had assembled to
catch a glimpse of the brd-man The
aviation meeting opened Sunday, but
the flight Of McCurdy across the Flor.
ida strait was looked Harvard to as
the big feature to start the meet un-
der way and give a new impetus to
the art Of flying in Cuba.
The Pauldlng was about thirty miles
on shore, and when she reported that
the Belmont racer had passed over
head going strong. thousands Of pairs
of eyes were strained seaward. Then
there was a prolonged interval, during
which there was no sight OF or word
from the alrman
The crowd became oppressed with
premonition that an accident had
occurred and there was feeling OF
relief, mingled with the dlsappoint-
ment at the receipt of the report that
he had dropped into the water but
was picked up unframed.
The fight was for a prize of $4,000,
offered by the Havana Post and $4,000
appropriated by the Havana city
council.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
TO ELECT SENATORS AGAIN
West Virginia Governor Won't sls'
Chiffon and Watson Credentials.

Chiffon and Watson Credentials.
Charleston, w. Va, Jan. Sl.-Peace
having been restored in the West Vlr'
ginla legislature. the senate and house
met to begin their delayed task oil
electing two United States senator's
onactiag laws. incluging wet and
dry" legislation and listening to the
governors message.
Governor Glasscock refused to sign
the senatorial commissions OF William
e. Chiffon and Clarence w. Watson
until the Republicans voted on the
senatorships.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
a,,.vI. IN W eank CLOSES,

Batavia. N. Y. Jan. 31.-The Farm
ers' bank suspended following a run
of several days. The run. II Is said.
was caused by the death Of President
Loomia OF the Loomis bank in Attica.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
SHOT GRAPHING WITH WIFE
Husband Gets Bullet He Intended For
His Spouse.

Erie, Pa. Jan. 31.-Following a FAM
lily quarrel, Louis Vogt was shot and
instantly killed at his home near I'm.
ion City. His son Louis, aged fifteen.
witnessed the crime.
The quarrel had been continued for
some time. when the husband finally
drew his revolver and threatened to
shoot his wife She then grappled with
him, and the revolver was discharged
and the husband fell dead Mrs. Vogt
was held for trial.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02

The cost of the new Bap-
fist church in Orange was $4,000.
on which there is an Indebtedness
OF $4,000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT
Jan. 2Sth. 1911.

Rain, hail and snow on the 22nd.
Light showers on 18th. Thunder west
of this station at p. m. on the 9th.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02

BOOK
Of Esther. 1t
contains knowledge,
wisdom, holiness, and love
United labor bulletin., 1911-09-28
ecoqnzed by the Retail of the Denver Chi
the following resolution, and it was

the following resolution, and it was
adopted:
To the Denver Trades and Labor AS
sembly:
Whereas, The board of supervisors of
the city council of the city and county
of Denver has made a new contract
with the Denver Gas & Electric Co, said
contract has been signed by the mayor
of this city; and,
Whereas, Said contract is not for the
best interest of the people of Denver.
Resolved, That the legislative commit
tee be instructed to investigate this con-
tract and act accordingly.
Delegate Crawford of the Typographi-
cal union introduced the following reso-
luton. 1t was referred to the resolu-
tions committee, which recommended
concurrence. The assembly took the ac-
ton recommended. The resolution fol
lows:
whereas. There has appeared in the
daily newspapers the following, con-
tanned in a real estate article:
With the development of the Union
Pacific shops, which now employ 400
artisans and will be expanded to double
that capacity soon. the building by the
Burlington of its shops mile distant,
and the addition OF other enterprises OF
an industrial nature which will surely
come in the near future, Denver Ddch
Yard" will be one of the most populous
residential districts of the city Be it
Resolved. By Denver Trades and La
Dor Assembly, that the publication OF
such articles is misleading and inclined
to bring to Denver many unemployed
men. who hope to secure work, and are
thrown on their own resources here.
Resolved, That We condemn the pub
Hcation of such statements as unwar
ranted and against the best interests OF
the city and of labor, especially.
Thomas B. CLARK, organizer for the
United Association of Plumbers and
| Steamfitters, spoke to the delegates
briefly. He followed Mr.. Gabriel. and
his touch on the commission form of gov
eminent was the most important of his
expressions. His talk was in favor OF
commission government, but he said il
was a dangerous thing if organized labor
was not in power. 1t is like a Gatline
gun" he said. "a fine thing to be behind
but dangerous thing to be in front of.
At this point in the order of business
the assembly referred back to creden
tials and received and obligated dele
gate from the Iron Molders' union.
The chair appointed Delegates Her
rington. Hamilton. Johnson and Fronzor
to fill vacancies on the boycott commit
tee.
CONTINUED on Page p
United labor bulletin., 1911-09-28
NEW METHOD MANAGEMENT
TAKE EXCEPTION TO ARTICLE.
Believe Article in Bulletin Unfair and
Send Letter for Publication.

Editor United Labor Bulletin:
In your issue of Sept. 81. under head
ing Laundry Workers Want Another
Plant" We think it is unfair to US that
our company, operating the only union
laundry plant in the city. was not men
toned. From your article it would ap-
pear that the only union laundry com
pany in the city turns out work that is
not satisfactory. We wish to state that
our company, operating the New Method,
State Hand and LIE Roy hand laundries
at 1902 Twelfth street, have one of
the best equipped and best lighted laun-
dries in the city. The work turned out
by US cannot be surpassed by any in the
city. By paying better wages and work
ing less hours we are enabled to COM
mand the best class of labor. Since its
inception the New Method Laundry Co.
has always employed union labor and
we expect and should receive full sup
port from the labor organiza tions, which
we are not receiving. We should have
their united support.
THE NEW METHOD LAUNDRY CO.
By WM. H. HILL.
United labor bulletin., 1911-09-28
TWO IMPORTANT DECISIONS.
Courts In Kentucky and Louisiana Up
hold Statutes for the Protection
of Life and Limb.

The Kentucky court of appeals in the
case of the Interstate Coal company VS..
Baxavenie, that the owner and operator
of mine could not relieve himself of
the duties imposed by the statutes of
the state for the protection of human
life by contracting the work at so much
per yard to parties who hire. pay and
discharge their own employees
The supreme court of Louisiana held
in the case of LIE Blanc vs.. United Irri-
cation and Rice Milling company that it
is not sufficient for an employer merely
to instruct a new workman with no ex-
perience around machinery as to the
working of the machinery, but that he
must point out to him the danger con-
nected with his employment, not III a
perfunctory manner. but in a manner
that is both instructive and impressive,
and that the law not only imposes upon
the employer the duty of furnishing rea-
sonably safe appliances originally. but
also requires that he shall minimize the
danger arising from the operation of ma
chinery by screening it at a reasonable
cost and without interfering with its op-
Grafton, the law requires him to do so.
United labor bulletin., 1911-09-28
MARTYR TO HIS CAUSE
TITLE OF PICTURES
Motion Pictures Graphically Por-
traying kidnapping of John
J. Mcnamara.

Trades unionists and the general pub
lie throughout the country are going TO
have an opportunity TO witness the pro-
duction Of a motion picture that Is said
to be a masterpiece in that line OF en-
tertainment. known as the world in mo
ton" 1t will be produced in the leading
thesters and moving picture houses and
Will prove interesting and instructive.
The principal parts have been played
by representative labor men with ma
tional reputation, and the picture will be
a true and correct representation Of the
incident that stirred the country, when
a citizen was dragged from his home and
friends and spirited to a distant part Of
the nation contrary TO law and the trsdi-
tions of our republic.
The Mcnamara ways and means conf
mittee have perfected arrangements
with w NJ. Seely of Dayton, o., to man
ufacture and distribute reels of motion
pictures portraying the principal events
in the life of John ]. Mcnamara, and
particularly the most important Incl
dents relating to his kidnapping from In
dianapolis. Ind.
The sale of tickets will be under the
direction of a committee of representa-
tive labor men. appointed by the cen
tral bodies. and councils OF the building.
metal and label trades, where they eN-
list, on the request of the officers of the
American Federation of Labor.
During the week of October S-l4, in
elusive the initial production will take
place at the American theater, Cincin-
matt. under the title of "A Martyr To His
Cause
The officers of the a. f. of l.. will i'm
modiatoly announce the cities in which
the reels are to be shown and request
the appointment of local committees,
submitting Herewith literature and data
as to the means of handling the show.
specially designed ticket has been pro-
vided, which will be issued by Secretary
Morrison TO the joint committee having
charge of local arrangements in each
city This will be distributed as soon
as the cities are selected where the reels
are to be displayed.
United labor bulletin., 1911-09-28

THAT, For and in consideration or
the covenants and agreements herein ex-
pressed, to be kept and performed by
the parties hereto, the said party oil the
first part hereby covenants and agrees
to and with said party of the second
part:
First. That it. the said party of the
first part, will furnish and supply, for
the purpose of lighting streets in the
city and county of Denver, Colorado, any
number desired of the seventy-hve tIo)
Watt Series Tungsten lncandescent
Lamps; and to supply and install under
ground cables or conduits, and to do all
the wiring, to furnish materials ana
globes, and to maintain the same, and TO
keep the said lamps burning on an all
night schedule, in accordance with the
present contract, set forth in ordinance
No 63, Series of 1905, passed and ap-
proved, August 4th, 1905. at twenty dol
lars (s20.00) each per annum, to be paid
by said second party to said first party.
II is understood and agreed, that THIS
agreement shall include any other type
of lamp, whether series or multiple, OF
equal candle power provided the en-
cheney be not less than that OF the speci-
fed seventy-five (75) Watt Series Tung-
stem lamp, and the average cost OF In
stallation and maintenance be not
greater than that of the said lamp.
Second IT is FURTHER AGREED,
That the said party of the first part
shall. when required by the party OF the
second part. replace any existing fifty
(50D candle-power carbon filament in.
candescent lamps. or Nernst lamps, with
lamps of at least equal candle-power
and of such type as will give an efi'
cheney not less than that OF the seventy
five (75) Watt Series Tungsten lamp
and will also maintain the same, and
keep the said lamps burning on an all
night schedule at twenty dollars ts2u-oOJ
each per annum, TO be paid by said sec
ond party to said first party, in accord
ance with the said present contract; and
also. that said first party viii install
when required by the city, additional
lamps of similar character, and under
the same conditions.
THIRD 1T is FURTHER AGREED
That where incandescent lamps are oil
shall be used in parks or elsewhere thai
do not burn on an annual all-niGht scned
ule. all other provisions of this agree
ment shall hold good. except that the
rate to be charged for such lamps b!
the party of the first part shall be al
the rate of two dollars (s2.0O) each pei
month for the time during which the
lamps are kept burning. Nevertheless
| II is agreed that the party of the hrsi
part shall not be required to install Sc
/ ries lighting unless the same shall be oi
| boulevard character.
FOURTH. IT Is FURTHER AGREED
That. in the event of the introduction
CONTINUED on Page p
United labor bulletin., 1911-09-28
STREET CAR MEN WIN.

The street car men of the country
have won another victory In a strike
which lasted only Is hours, Detroit
United Railway Conductors and Motor
men of Detroit gained most OF their de-
mands and the street cars started In
operation there early Thursday morning
last
Judge Phelan, counsel for the strk.
ing street car men, and the man who
brought the strike 70 a successful end.
stated that the settlement was a de-
eided victory for the men.
The men obtained a wage scale from
2Sia TO 291s cents an hour while they
demanded from 25 TO 80 cents nm hour.
United labor bulletin., 1911-09-28
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What is believed by labor officials to
be the beginning of a strike of the sys-
tenn federation including all craft unions,
occurred Tuesday when 1,5oO shopmen
of the Illinois Central struck at Memphis,
following the action of the clerks. II is
significant, the officials of the federation
say, that the men walked out upon their
own initiative. They have, however, the
support of the International presidents
of the craft unions
President ]. w. Kline OF the Black
smiths. said today:
The international officers can no
longer hold the men back. They de
mand the recognition of the system fed
erttion, and all contracts made by the
railroad with these craft unions shall be
made with labor as a unit"
President Kline is preparing for the
Blacksmiths' and Helpers convention
next week at Atlanta. Ga.
The action of the Machinists' conyen-
ton is practically certain to mean
strike on the Hartman lines, as all
other crafts had voted for a strike on
that system. The convention voted al
most unanimously to strike on the Harri-
man lines TO enforce recognition of the
system federation President James
O'Connel opposed the action of the con-
vention. saying that the Maehinists had
little to gain and great deal to lose
through a general strike.
The Machinists' delegates to the con
vention at Davenport. Iowa. have voted
to take the Machinists' Helpers into
their organization. with the full privi-
leges enjoyed by the Maehinists, and the
convention recommends that all the
helpers be organized under the larger
body. This action is in accord with the
recommendation of International Presi-
dent James O'Connel in his annual re-
port,
1t will mean an increase of about 1000
members to the association at present.
as there are but Il locals organized, all
holding A. F. of L. charters.
1t is recommended that the initiation
fees. dues and per capita tax be one
half of that paid by the Machinists.
Requirements enabling members of
the International Association of Machin-
lists TO receive strike benefits will be
hereafter less stringent as a result of
an amendment to the constitution of the
organization adopted by the biennial con
vention.
Under the old provision member must
have been in good standing for three
months prior TO the beginning of strike
before he could receive benefits. Even
II the three months limit expired while
the strike was on he could receive no
benefit,
The amendment changes this latter
provision ANY member may begin to
receive the benefit Immediately upon be-
coming in good standing for three
months. even il he was not. when the
strike was called
According TO International President
James O'Connel this amendment will
mean an increase in the yearly expendi.
lures of more than 100000.
United labor bulletin., 1911-09-28
uillainous and un.Amerlcan.

Washington. Sept. 2S,-OrganiZed
farmers. realizing that their interests
and those of the members of labor or
ganizations are identical. have expressed
themselves in unmistakable terms.
The state executive committee of the
Farmers State Union of Oklahoma has
passed resolutions condemning the kid
naping of John j. Mcnamara, and the
delegates to the convention of the Farm
ers Educational and Cooperative Union
of America, in session at Shawnee, Okla
homa. have passed resolutions denounc-
ing kidnapping and for the establishment
of closer relations with organized labor
The resolutions adopted by the state
executive committee of the Farmers
State Union of Oklahoma follow:
I'VE feel that 1t is appropriate, as well
as our sacred duty, to give an express
sion against the outrageous kidnapping of
John J. Mcnamara. secretary of the
Iron Workers union, by hired detec
tive agency. without due process of law
We join our protest with the millions of
loyal toilers who feel this outrage most
keenly, and we denounce this kidnapping
Continued on Page 2)
United labor bulletin., 1911-09-28
PRINTERS CHARGED WITH MURDER

William Boener a former organizer
for Chicago Typographical union, and
Samuel Olsen. former member Of the
executive board OF the same orgnniza-
ton. have been arrested at Chicago
charged with murder in the first degree
on the evidence OF Jack Daily. for the
slugging OF Rush v Demon. non-unlon
printer DAILY In his evidence at the pre-
liminary trial. says that the two men
paid him for the work. lie also saws
that he received money from George X.
O'Brlen. president OF typographical
union No. 10. the case Is brought ny
Pinkerton detectives
United labor bulletin., 1911-09-28

signed the papers and sent him TO In
dianapolis to stand trial"
General Otis Blamed.
Truth crushed to earth will rise
again, The eternal years of God are
hers" Truth cannot be crushed even
by General Otis and suits that Will be
brought against the arch enemy of or
sanized labor prove conclusively that
relatives of the victims who perished
in the explosion in the Los Angeles
Times on October 1, 1910, believe that
their loved ones were hurled into eter-
nifty through the negligence of Otis.
Three petitions have been filed on be-
half of two widows and one father whose
husbands and son lost their lives in the
Times building The petition asks that
Mrs A. Matte Wasson, widow of Walter
f. Wasson. and Mary Crane, widow OF
Henry L. Crane be appointed to ad-
minister the estates of their deceased
husbands. and l.. Joseph Courdway be
appointed administrator of the estate of
his son Howard Courdway. The peti'
ton sets out that this is desired in or
der that damage suits may be brought
against the Times and officers of the cor
poration.
The suits will allege negligence on the
part of the Times company, particularly
in regard to the construction of the
building.
For the Mcnamara Defense.
Washington, Sept. 2S-Columhia Typo
graphical union No. 101 of Washington,
d. c.. has appropriated $500 for the de-
Tense of the Mcnamara brothers. The
appropriation was made in response to
the recommendations of the convention
of the International Typographical union
held in San Francisco recently to the
effect that an assessment OF 20 cents be
levied on every members of the union.