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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18

wife out partially dressed in the mid
die Of the night. looted the house Of
everything It contained Of value, and
then set II on FIRE. You see we have
no men folks here. except two ne
groes, who have chung to us because
they were so aged they were afraid
to leave-just mamma. Edith, my old
nurse, and myself. It seems so lonely.
and Major Brennan and Arthur both
insist II is no longer safe. So they
are coming with a cavalry escort to
take US all North. am sure we shall
have q splendid time"
You have experienced no trouble.
then. thus far?"
"Oh, none at alive have not even
been bothered by scouting parties. Oh.
do not mean you; you are no bother.
But yesterday there was a horrible
man here; he came to the kitchen
door. and asked all sorts Of impudent
questions. Mrs. Bungay actually had
to threaten him with a gun before he
would leave"
'Is Maria Bungay here. then!"
why certainly; do you know her!
Isn't she q delightful old dear-just
as good as q man."
"EIer husband Is with my party"
"Jed-really? Why, do you know,
Maria has got It into her head that
he had run away from her. should
so love to witness their meeting; 1t
would be most interesting. But you
must come into the house. Captain
Wayne; Edith will be overjoyed to see
you again. although you know she Is
never demonstrative, as am. It must
be awfully nice to be always cool and
calm, don't you think?"
Determined that | would not be
tempted, yet hesitated. and my VI
vacious companion too everything
for granted at once.
"Oh, before we go in, won't you do
me q favor?" she asked. But OF
course you will. was trying to tie
this grapevine into place when you
surprised me. but could not hold on
with one hand and tie with the other.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
CHAPTER XVII.
An Embarrassing situation.

An Embarrassing Situation.
Il was well into the third day when
We came down into the fertile valley
e the COWslEin. II had proven an I'M
eybatful ride thus far. for We had met
Win no adventures and had observed
Nile worthy Of consideration from q
military standpoint.
While constantly ObserVant OF those
points regarding which had been dis
Matched. my one oVermastering
thought during all those hours was the
possibility Of again meeting with Edith
Brsnnaa and proving Of some assist
ance to her. Her greeting Of me In
ne Federal hospital had been 90
SWestly gracious. 30 marked with ten
der sympathy. Whllo the memory Of
her words, and even more Of the look
MIA accompanied them. had 20 ~
a1lnea with me- d encouragement
49, I luagod 70 encounter her again.
0o1 knuWu what I hopsd Tor, tor !
'lnav Wrll & must al insvitably end
= lorDalr. ~ ~ The mqlh ! must
o'i.ao . sings NJ VIM unil y,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
TIED DOWN.
20 Years sIaVery-koW Che Got Free
dom.

A dyspepsia veteran who written
from one Of England's charming rural
homes to tell how she won victory In
her 20 years fight, naturally exults IN
her triumph over the tea and coffee
habit:
II feel It a duty to tell you" she
says, ''how much good Postum has
done me. l am grateful, but also de-
sire to let others who may be suffering
as / did, know Of the delightful meth
cd by which was relieved.
II had suffered for 20 years from
dyspepsia, and the giddiness that usu-
ally accompanies that painful ailment,
and which frequently Frustrated me.
I never drank much coffee, and cocoa
and even milk did not agree with my
impaired digestion, 30 / used tea, ex-
clusively, till about a year ago, when
I found in a package Of GraDe-Nuts the
little book, The Road to Wellville.
AFTER a careful reading Of the book
let l was curious to try Postum and
sent for q package. ! enjoyed 1t from
the first, and at once gave up tea n
IT, favor.
Il began to feel better very soon.
Ny giddiness left me after the nrse
few days use Of Postum. and my stom-
aoh became stronger so rapidly that lt
was not long till was able las stu
ami 10 take milk and many other AZ
ticles Of food Of which ! was formerly
compelled to deny myself. l have
proved the truth Of your statement
that Postum makes good. red blood
81 have become very enthusiasts over
the merits Of my new table beveragA,
and during the past few months, have
conducted a Postum propaganda among
my neighbors which has brought bsno-
at TO many, and ! shall continue 70 tel
my friends Of the better way IN which
I rejoice" Name given By Postum
Co.. Battle Greek. Mich.
Read the little book. ''The Road -
wsIlvIlle," In plgs. There's . re-
scn."
GvuF psaa TIE Abeve lrteSgf A ees,
- nppe1Ba n1n el1e - ~ A--4
lFl 1olullA ira - ~ - 49,
Al4la
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18

See what ! mean?" And placing one
slender foot upon Stat Of the trellis
she lifted herself up until she could
barely reach the refractory branch
Now" she said, smiling down upon
me. please just hold me here for
moment until | secure this end"
My hand was scarcely upon her in
support when the slender Stat snapped
beneath her weight. AS she fell
caught her with both arms. For a
moment she lay. painting and startled
on my breast; then, as with a little
laugh she disengaged herself from my
embrace. We stood there hand in hand
and face to face with Edith Brennan.
Shall | ever forget the look within
her eyes? How plainly ! saw 1t, al
though she stood half hidden beneath
the shadow Of the vines. Amusement,
incredulity, scorn were expressed
there, yet even as marked them all
became merged into proud uncon-
seriousness. She would have turned
away without a word. but my COM
papion stopped her.
Edith" she cried eagerly. do you
not see? This is Captain Wayne"
She turned toward me and slightly
inclined her head.
81 recognized Captain Wayne" was
her calm answer. land regret greatly
having intruded upon him. It was en-
tirely unintentional. and I have no
desire to remain"
I could not have spoken al that mo-
ment TO save my life. II fairly stunned
me to realize the construction she so
plainly placed upon the scene Just
enacted. Not so the girl at my side.
Her checks flushed with indignation.
and her audacity gave her speech
which made matters even worse than
before.
You are exceedingly free with your
criticisms, Edith" she exclaimed
sharply. as the latter turned her back
upon US. Perhaps Il would be as well
for you first TO ascertain the truth.
you wholly mistake" was the calm
reply. Il have not presumed to crili.
else Why should u u is not a mai.
ter which interests me n the leAsl.
I presume you have 10 tnrthel %
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
CHAPTER xxVI.-contlnued.

He looked at me in surprise. 81
reckon, cap. as how We don't know
much bout whut's a goin' on In ther
valley fer Their las few months" he
said sOberly. rubbing down his mule
as he spoke. Tell ye what. thar jisi
haln't no plantation houses left thar
now, thet's a fac, leastwise not north
o ther lines we uns sorter hol onto
yit. Sheridan he played hell with his
cavalry raids. an whut the blue-bellies
left Their burned guerillas an bush
whackers wiped up es clean es a slate
Durn Il crow wudn't starve ter death
in Their valley now. Why. cap. them
thar deserters an SIGH truck is or.
ganized now till they're mighty nigh
an army. an they don't skeer fer nuth'
in les ner regiment. I see more ner
q hundred an fifty in one bunch up
on Their White Briar two week ago. an
they're worse ner parcel er pirates.
l reckon as how they got Marian. but
I'll bet she Civ 'em hot Of time afore
she done quit"
Rumors of this state of affairs to
the north and west Of our defending
lines had already reached me-indeed,
the verification had formed part of my
Instructions; but Bungay's homely yet
graphic description made the situation
appear terribly real. and my thought
went instantly forth to those | knew
who might even then be exposed to
this great and unexpected danger.
The very conception of Edith Bren-
nan In such hands as these was agony.
felt l could never rest until assured
of her safety. and since my order
granted me full authority to prolong
my journey, might ascertain whether
or not she yet remained within the
valley.
led" asked, my mind finally set.
tied. do you know the old Minor plan
tation?"
or ledge Minors place? Sure; it's
up on Their south branch Of Their Cow.
skin"
Have those fellows got down that
far YETI"
wal, I reckon not. out durn II
know fer sure. cap"
How long would 1t take US to reach
there?"
"'BOut two days, l reckon"
turned and looked at my men in
some perplexity. They were scattered
along the edge Of the road. and only
one group had taken the precaution to
build q fire. The sergeant lay nat
upon his back on a grassy knoll.
''Ebers." I said sternly.
He arose ponderous. and came for
ward with a decidedly hating gait
''VOs I sent fort" he asked.
Yes" l said; II want you to have
the men get their supper at once. as We
shall be obliged to ride q good portion
Of the night. Get the men to their
supper. We shall 60 on in an hour"
How often since have smiled at
the expression upon his solemn round
face as he turned ruefully away!
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18

lection to my returning TO the houser
She did not 90 much as deign TO
look again at either Of US, but as she
moved slowly out Of sight Miss Minor
turned and looked into my face with
questioning eyes. What she may
have read there know not. but she
sank back upon a bench and burst
into a merry peal Of laughter.
Isn't It perfectly ridiculous!" she
cried. as soon as she was able 70
speak. "only ! do hope she won't tell
Arthur"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
HOW He Found OUT.

"Mr. Chairman" shouted one Of the
delegates to the convention. II move
that the nominating speeches be lin
tied to one minute each!"
Second the motioni" yelled dozen
others.
A storm Of protest arose. but the
chairman put the motion.
It was lost by a vote Of AZ to Is.
Il merely wished to find out, Mr..
Chairman" explained the delegate
who had made the motion. 'how many
ambitious orators there are In this
convention. There are a."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
Wonderful Luck.

Rook-Taylor was always a fortu'
nate man. but doesn't It seem wonder
ful that his luck should stay with hin
to the very last?
Raleigh-How was tha.i
Rook-Why, be was operated on Tor
the removal Of a pearl which be had
accidentally swallowed while eating
oysters. and when the pearl was q
amlnsd Il vas found 20 b yalnaol,
enough 20 pay Tor both the operation
ana the, tunsrsl--PHthnndeI
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
rho MAN She Hoard About.

There was one man whose life was
perfect" said the Sunday school
teacher. (which one Of you can tell
me who he was?"
Little Mary James hand went up.
and the teacher nodded to her. d.
He was mammals first husband"
she said.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
Tho Sixth Sense.

Mrs. NEEDLE makes so much trou-
BILE in the neighborhood."
Yes, she has such fine sense OF
humori"-Life.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18

You need expect no quarter from
the footpad until you give up your
last cent.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18

A woman falls In love gracefully,
but a man usually siumbles into It.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18

Il fought yous said yous kin nck
mo wild yer hands tied behind yer
back?"
"I-I-cani I'm Just goin' now
10 get q string to tie 'em!"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-22
REFERENDUM DATA
SECURED BY Ar. Of |
Investigation Made Of Operation
Of Referendum System In
Choosing Union Officers.

WASHINGTON, juno 21.-The At
lanta convention of the American
Federation of Labor directed that the
executive council make an investiga-
ton into the subject of introducing
the election of officers Of the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor by the sys-
tenn of initiative and referendum;
that is, by the direct voting of the
members of all affiliated organiza-
tons, and to report the result of the
finding to the Rochester convention
next November.
Agreeable to that direction there
has just been forwarded an explana-
tory letter and question blanks to the
national and International organiza-
tons Of this country, together with
the city central bodies and state fed
erations. Blanks have also been for
warded to recognized organizations in
foreign countries.
When those question blanks are re-
turned and the data compiled, it will
not only be interesting, but will be
. of great value in determining the
question at issue.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-22
ARE STILL TRYING TO
IMPLICATE GOMPERS

WASHINGTON, June 21.-The
Geographic news coming from Los
Angeles reporting instances in the
barrow trial, indicates that the legal
department of the government and
the attorneys prosecuting Mr.. barrow
are still in search of some pin dot"
upon which to draw President Comp
ers into the controversy.
Every opportunity has been at
forded the attorney general and all
his assistants to secure information
at the federation headquarters and
elsewhere, and Notwithstanding the
fact that the department has open
ly exonerated the officials Of the
American Federation of Labor, there
is still an effort being made. to con-
meet them with some circumstance
which might be twisted into a SEMI
blance of connection with an unlaw-
full act. The federation welcomes all
the probes the department desires to
institute and when it gets through it
will have the satisfaction Of know
ing that no official of the American
Federation of Labor has any knowl-
edge of any wrongful act having been
committee by any one in the famous
dynamiting cases.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-22
MAY STOP SALE OF
PRISON MADE GOODS
New Bill May Also Abolish Sweat
Shop and Prevent Unsanitary
Working Conditions.

WASHINGTON, June 21.-Con-
gresham Campbell of Kansas has
introduced bill in the house
making it unlawful for any person,
firm, company or corporation to
place upon the market in interstate
or foreign commerce any product or
products of manufacture, assembled
and ready to use, without printing,
enclosing or stenciling the name
and address of the manufacturer
upon such article or commodity,
providing that if it is impracticable
to place such name and address on
the article 1t shall be placed upon
the label or package containing it:
The penalty for violation is fine
not exceeding $1,000. or imprison-
ment for period not exceeding six
months.
Congressman Campbell claims that
the effect Of this bill will be to
abolish the sweatshop, to stop the
sale of prison-made goods in compe-
tition with the products of honest
industry, and also aid in promoting
health by preventing wearing ap-
parel, food products, tobacco and
cigars from being made under I'M
sanitary and diseased conditions Of
the sweatshOp.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-22
FINAL PAYMENT IN
OSBORNE CASE MADE


LONDON, June .21.-The final pay
ment in the litigation involving the
Amalgamated Society of Railway
Servants in the celebrated Osborne
case, has been made.
The total cost to the society was
$4,000. 1t will be remembered that
Osborne, a member of the Amalga-
mated Society of Railway Servants,
objected to the payment Of funds for
the purpose of securing the election
Of labor members to parliament, and
carried the case to the courts.
The courts decided that the organi-
cations of labor in this country had
no right to divert their funds for
such purpose. The Amalgamated
society defended the case, the costs
amounting to the amount mentioned
above.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-22
PRESIDENT WORKING
FOR "ANTI-GAG' RULE

WASHINGTON, June 21.-Presi-
dent Gompers recently appeared be-
fore the postoffice and railroads COM
mittee of the senate in advocacy of
the 'anti-gag'' rule and eight-hour
provision passed upon. favorably by
the house.
He also appeared before the house
judiciary committee advocating ~ a
favorable report upon the employ
ers' liability and workmen's compen-
sation bill, which has passed the
senate.
President Gompers also appeared
before a subcommittee of the SEN
ate judiciary committee urging the
subcommittee to report to the full
judiciary committee the Clayton in
junction limitation BILL, which was
passed recently by the house by a
very large vote.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-22
.GOMPERS DEFENDED
BY FRANK BUCHANAN
Structural Iron Worker Member
Of Congress Answers Critics
Of Trade Unions.

WASHINGTON, June 13.-Frank
Buchanan, member of the Structural
Iron Workers and representing one
of the Chicago congressional districts,
was exceedingly active in the discus
sion of the naval appropriation bill,
which recently passed the house.
Mr.. Buchanan is a member of the
naval affairs committee and during
the progress of the consideration of
this bill derogatory reference was
made by some of the members on the
floor to the political attitude assumed
by the American Federation of Labor.
Referring to this particular phase
of the discussion Mr.. Buchanan said:
Nov, something has been said here
about the president of the American
Federation of Labor in regard to his
activity in political affairs. I know
something about that matter. 1 know
Mr.. Gompers personally, and respect
and admire him for his brilliant in
tellect. rugged honesty, sincerity of
purpose, and fidelity to a principle
and I know something about his re-
cord as laboring man. ~'
Mr.. Gompers hesitated to go into
politics and when he did go into it,
1t was to carry out the demands of a
conference that was held, if my men,
DRY serves me right, in March, 1907,
and which might be called a special
convention which had representatives
not only Of those organizations affi-
lated with the American Federation
of Labor, but those that were not af-
ha
of Labor, and I suppose so far as rep
resentation is concerned it was one of
the largest conventions that the labor
ing people of this country have ever
had. x
1.-The American Federation of La
Dor never has been partisan organ
ization, and oppose it's enemies.
'"The Socialists in the labor move
ment endeavOred at times to make the
Federation of Labor a tool for that
political group, but failed. The
American Trade-Union movement has
refused to be the tail of the kite of
any political organization.
"Mr. Gompers' political position has
been the position of organized labor
and that is what I desire to make
SACo1 ~ you, lI1dl WlI IOn1peTS SnOulC
not be attacked for what he has done
in political matters unless you attack
the trade-unions, because he was car
rylng out what he had been instructed
to do by the representatives of the
unions, and T think it was a credit
to him to make the political fight he
did in 1908. To do so was answering
the call of Duty
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-22
E1GHT-HOUR LEAGUE IS
PHONY ORGANIZATION

WASHINGTON, June 21.-There is
being distributed circular, purport-
ing to be issued by the Eight Hour
League of America" with offices at
252 w. 37th st. New York which so
far as can be learned has no legitfs
mate existence.
The circular contains the name of
George F. Goodbody secretary. Mr..
Goodbody was interviewed in New
York and stated over his signature as
follows: II am in no manner con-
nected with the Eight Hour league
and never was. My name was placed
on the literature of that so-called
union without my consent"
Undoubtedly it is one of the vari-
Gus political schemes Matched in the
brain Of some man who desired: to
gain favorable recognition in po-
lltical manner. The apparent object
of the circular is to impress national
politicians that the officers of this
so-cailed league are factors in the
labor world. The investigation just
made indicates that the organization
has no standing or influence.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-22
GIRL STRIKERS PUT
UP A PLUCKY FIGHT
Kalamazoo Corset Workers Have
Been Out More Than a Year.
Are Determined to Win.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, June 21.-
About year ago the corset workers
in this city organized a union and
endeavored peaceably to secure a re-
adjustment of conditions, with an In
crease ! npay.
The management of the corset
company imm ediately commenced the
usual tactics with view Of Destroy
ing the organization.
Since the beginning of the contest
the girls who work in the factory
have been subjected to many indigni-
ties by not only the courts, but also
mon employed to harass the strikers.
1t is stated that the strikers are as
determined to win the fight a year
after the contest was begun as they
were when they first left the en-
ploy of the corset company.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-22
APPROPRIATE BIG
FUND FOR LIFEBOATS

WASHINGTON, June 21.-The SEN
ate has concurred in a bill recently
passed by the house, with a slight
amendment. approDriating 100000
for the purpose Of equipping all ar
my transports with life boats and
RATS. including such number Of steel
self-righting, self-baling motor life
boats for each vessel as the secretary
of war may deem it necessary to &C.
commodate every person as the Sec
rotary of war may deem it necessary
to accommodate every person for
whom Transportation facilities are now
provided, and the crew of said trans
ports.
This measure is in conformity with
the policy recently adopted to equip
all government vessels with ADEQUATE
lfe-saving apparatus.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-22
ENGINEERS ADOPT AN
OLD AGE PENSION PLAN

WASHINGTON, June 21.-The
Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engi-
neers at the convention recently
held at Harrisburg, Pa, adopted an
old age and disability pension plan.
The pensions will vary from $40
to $50 per month, depending on
length of service, and five years
service is required before a member
may receive pension. 1t is under
stood that the old age and pension
plan is optional with the member
ship. If that be the case, it is prob
lematical whether it will serve the
purpose for which it was inaugur-
ated.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-22
Detroit Wire MEN
BACK IN old UNION
Seeding Faction Of Electrical
Workers Tired of Strife Re-
turns to First Love.

SPRINGFIELD, June 13.-It has
been reported that conference has
been held and an agreement reached
at Detroit, Mich, between the regular
organizations Of Electrical Workers
and the seeding faction. This report
is erroneous, and has no foundation
in fact.
The local unions of Electrical work.
ers In Detroit which have. since the
split, remained loyal to the Reid or
seeding faction, at a conference held
recently with the executive officers of
the regular organization made prop
os1tion to re-affiliate with the regu-
lar organization and it was accepted
by the executive board of the NC
Nu1ty organization.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-22
PRINTERS OF STATE
HOLD ANNUAL MEET

The annual meeting of the dele
gates to the. State Federation Of
Printing Trades was held in Brain
erd Sunday at which the constitution
of the organization was revised, a.
comprehensive plan of work for the
officers for the ensuing year was
outlined, and the following officers
elected: President, H. w. Goetzinger,
st. Paul; vice president N. C. O'Con-
nor, Minneapolis; secretary treasur-
er, H. S. Holcomb, Minneapolis; ex-
ecutive board, the president, secre-
tary and w. w. Latta, Brainerd; S..
S. Mcdonald, Duluth and L. G. Gas
pard, st. Cloud. The federation holds
it's meetings at the time and place
selected for the conventions of the
State Federation of Labor.