—— AS IT APPEARED TO HER Mrs. Oelrichs Evidently Didn't Think Much of Mr. Blank’s Earning Capacity. Mrs. Herman Oelrichs, the Dbest- dressed woman in Newport, criticized wery pertinently, at a recent dinner, the new dinner gowns of Paquin and Callot. These clinging and filmy gowns are chisfly remarkable for the V-shaped back that they possess. The V-—it is incredible, but it is true—opens all the r——————— - - cn— Divining Rod 200 Years Old. Winslow W. Fifield of Medford, Mass, owns a metallic divining rod brought from England more than two cestors. The rod, says Mr. Fifield, has been used successfully all over New England and in the western districts. ounces. on them which are almost obliterated by age. e waist line. At a gala given by the Way down to th performance in Paris York-—the most successful perform- $40,000 was gained for the Pluviose thesé daring gowns, and now at New- port they are often to be seen, tounded eyes at a dinner, and neighbor said: 2 dream? Old Mr. Blank is so whose hands the rod is sald to have done marvels. A Strong Preacher. The minister's eight-year-old daugh- returning with her parents from church, where the district super intendent had that morning occupied the pulpit. “Oh, father,” asked the little girl, famous as a finder of water. After rod was used in California, Colorado in quest of gold mines and other met- als. One parson who used it with par you think Brother C. is a preacher? 1 do.” Gratified by this evidence of usual intelligence on the part of his minister eagerly Iin- reasons for her state- very strong un quired into ber ment. “Oh.” replied the little miss, artless when he stamped his feet?" Judge. voted. They say that everything he | makes goes on his wife's back.” Mrs. Oelrichs, hor eye fixed on the ! i “Well, he must be making very lt Practical Matching, 6 What the little girl with the 15 cents | in pennies wanted was some red rib- | bon of a particular shade for her moth- | er. She knew the shade, but she say was, it wasn’t that, no, nor that; it was deeper than that, and not so The Counterfeit Southerner. Of course, there are many counter- feits, A most amusing imitation is one that often passes for the typical southerner in New York. This satchel mouthed braggart infests the cafes! and demands attention by his abusing the waiter for offending his delicate sense of honor. “I hate a nigger, sub” ment that one never hears from those the manner born He haunts the theaters and parades the streets, since it is poor fun to practise his gentility in private, He wears a wide black bat, mounts the table and yells whenever the band plays a southern melody. Such a pre tentious caricature would be harmless enough, but for the ridicule he brings the south. Unfortunately, popu- 1 to accept him at face 10 upon harness the clergy induce the a scheme to America and in turn “hitch up” the members of the churches, we should all take notice They couldn't harness the preachers a bad c¢ decelving I. in 18¢ except by the Ministers of the gospel tially and fundamentally like all men who good, they are at nents when they bk to speak from. Now for the story which should In terest every one for we are all either receivers of wages or we pay to wage earners and freedom of each in- dividual issue {n various papers the statement has been printed carefully at least twice. “interest in Labor Sunday. are honest by ws we § 2 = 3 times misiead ave exact the is at [following Read It i There is seldom a day somewhere in our country from one to a score of our fellow men are assault ed or murdered by members of this passes but will be observed gen- and future United States. This because of American Federation of Labor declaration for the ance of that day. The numerous jet. ters recently received at American Federation of Labor from ministers {8 an interest attention to the pulpit months is ing Labor day erally this year throughout the f the in assurance that the twelve Our in one day widespread. Then remember the homes blown up or burned, The families hounded, rioting, burning of street cars, wrecking of trains and attempted or successful killing of passengers The general disturbance of Industry and the thousands of dollars forced from tax payers extra police, sheriffs and militia to protect, even in a feeble way, the citizens from the mobs of members of the American Federation of Labor Then you will realize why the great peace-ioving majority of over 50 mi protest against the growth of this crimetainted organiza tion comprising perhaps one and one million of which it Is esti mated nt least seven-tenths are peace are members coercion and are not in sympathy with the three-tenths who have gained con trol and force their methods We find that a few designing men have seized control of the American Federation of Labor, just as some shrewd eapitalista have secured con trol of some rallroads and other In terests and are now twisting and turn to pay men, hy derstanding in thelr respective iets with representatives of go. so that ministers will £2 dresses that may attract trade union- for the day. Ministers should say what they think the occasion in order that their union hearers may on trade church organization of labor. The more the subject is discussed the better will it be for labor. — American Federationist.” Observe that “Labor Union” men “are urged” to induce ministers to make addresses that will attract trade unionists to the churches “for the day.” “Ministers should say" ete, and winds up WIth ~Lnion ethics are sound :” observe the hidden threat. This is clipped from the American Federationist the organ of Sam Gom- ‘pers, et al This clipping has been sent 5 LEAA3 to pa- paper offices instructed to “urge” that it be printad. That is one of the ways of the “ma- chine.” 1t looks harmless go the papers print it. ‘ ut! under The hidden motive is as dangerous and Hberty cofled to the Zens IETARS neace as a in the rattlesnake fully and successfully side is necessaty and fible, There most congnend- are such organizations now +sapidly winning their way to publie confidence without strikes, dynamite or killing fellow workmen ‘ (Some facts on this matter a little further along in this article.) : We see here a demand on the min- Yaters of God, that they endorse and fhelp baild up the strike-producing, boyeotiing and violent American Fed: eration of Labor. Think of the man of God who teaches brotherly love being covertly ordered to pralse and help get new members for an organization with a record for violence, crime and murder done by its members the like of which the world has never seen. . Think of the thousands of women made widows and the Increasing thou. sands of children left fatherless by the pistol, club, dynamite and boot heel of members of this Labor Trust. Any one who recalls the countless murders done in the mauititude of strikes. in the past few years will -agree this is no exaggeration. . Take just one as an illustration: | There were some thirty men mur ‘dered and over 6000 bruised and maimed in the Chicago teamster's (strike. These men cunningly plan to force workmen to jon and pay 25 to cents a month in fees. Various methods are used duce” workmen to join. ia “ to “in- making slaves of workmen Then they work up enthusiasm about the “brotherhood of man” and talk which experience has shown excites the emotions of work men and they are Induced to join and pay fees to the leaders, The 5000 workmen in Battle Creek of the great Labor Trust and stil] get in Michigan if they would pay In fers from $1250.00 to 3200000 a month the big trust to time, Now they that and the com save homes and put family of Labor have hard and long to harness them. The trust has sent small bales tie up Battle Creek They balls, gave plcture shows, ing them tied hand and foot But they failed and the last of The workmen knew the record to protect them from the big In Philadelphia some 4000 indepen to ne free to work or not as pleased. into the fee-paying ranks, so a strike was ordered to compel the traction company to kick out these men and hire only Labor Trust members. It was not a question of wages or hours but to push the free men out of their positions where they were earn. ing good memey to support thelr fami- les, The strike was ordered, not to wages or reduce hours, remem. . but solely to throw out members an independent union and make places only for Labor Trust members, and thus show the Independent men they could not earn a living unless they first pald fees to the trust man. and bloodshed + millions phia rioting 1 in while these fee-hunting, noto- each morning! It's meat and bread | to their souls Then think of the lordly power, and don't forget the steady flow of money the workman's earned pay enevelope, But when these leaders industry no man can hold a refuses to pay fines evil OU up charges, readily whatever they ai workman is this ‘any job whi trumped pay tie up and fees al 1h¢ have absolute of band of men and hold control. . Many and many an hones! workman raised his vole ¢ # fellows i yoke of Gompers, nl writes, "Al ever) American 1 leration opposition comes up convention of Labor but impassioned dramatically je ader and of at WWers film of cmotional delegates yell yrgetiing the instructions peaceful workingmen at desire rec themselves odlum of membership great advocates of strike, boycott lence and bate Bo we see the unequalled Insolence with which these (rust pro pose to “induce” ministers pull their chestnuts from the by preaching modern aggressive and vio fent labor trust methods There is a better way (0 secure jus tice for workers, as will appear furth er along Just a little diversion here i am charged with baving brought to the attention of the sone years ago, name Trust’ mawki martyr the » delight, fc the in of home from the 4 Vil io A gr LnGer ieaders to fire first public Labor + Lae of A trust is a combination men or organizations the purpose of sell ing thelr product at a profit and re stricting production to effect it We will say a large Oil Company gathers in smaller ones and thus con trois production, The Labor Trust for “gathers in” local er to say how much work each shall do. The Oil Company then fixes prices The Labor Trust does likewise The Oil Company may "use meth to force an unwilling dealer to nan Labor The and slug Trust men go the independent man tries to sell his labor without and “obeying orders.” They are both exactly alike in purpose, which, in both is entirely selfish to gain power and money for the leaders Certain Labor Trust members do not hesitate to use violence, dyna- miting of property, burning homes of independent men and even murder to if he Cases The Oil Company doesn’t go so far. Both are extremely dangerous to the welfare of people and communi: ties, for power placed in the hands the public suffers Remember, reader, that your safety Hes in strenuous opposition to all tate to the people. Only by opposing their growth can you rein your personal liberty. Now to ministers . i The average congregation is made zens and much Jess than 10 per cent. of members of the Labor Trust The free citizen wants to hear words defending the rights and Independence of the common man, free from the ar. bitrary dictates of any self-secking geganization either of Capital or La The merchant, lawyer, school teach. er, doctor, clerk, farmer and work: man rebels against any forcible stop. ping of trains, boats, street cars, or factories, for the prosperity of the community is entirely dependent on steady continuance of these things. Men don’t like strikes, boycotts, in. jured workmen or burned cars and factories. : A famous divine says: “These men may hate capitalists but their hate for men burns like a flame, ¢ acid, is malignant be. The mission was looking hopeless when suddenly she darted from the shop and seized a passing gentleman “Will you please come into this shop “Certainly, my chickablddy,” he re- plied, “if I can be of any use. What is 1t7? The little girl replied not, but led the wondering stranger to the counter. “There, miss!” she gald, triumphant- ly. “Mother wants some ribbon the color of this gentleman's nose.” and exploit him in novels or plays where a “southerner” is a nec- essary part of the stage machinery. — Everybody's Magazine, Wasted Sarcasm. The Philadelphia milk dealers who recently raised the price product to nine cents a quart and then lowered it again to eight appear to have been the subjects of a great deal of unjust censure, They announced at the time of the rajge that milk could not be sold at eight cents with- logs. Finding that the consumers would not pay the new price, however, they are continuing to gell at the old, thereby qualifying as genuine philan- thropists, Every purchaser of mil at eight cents a quart will doubtless hereafter feel that he Is an object of of their murdered and the long, ties practised” by iabor Trust members on other human beings who cannot with the trust methods. Now for Workingmen it oid atroci agree be 5 vg Bie the tier way now organizing Irages union in Na- Associa * t} ioned ia way Trades w hone affiliated with the and Workers constitution bitration of differences with fie for no ing or hateful This Trad« the guild’ ional tion provides ar ART GO picket. Kind evolved past and rades Union. HA foi riges it YOOX bx Coercion o ABEOKC from experier is the highest order i at t possible sr fhe . o WOTR in craft presented lo (rators, mony presented to the public press. Thereupon public opinion, that greatest of all powe makes itself teit and curiously enough a fair settle. taent is generally the result There is no strike, no loss of wages, no loss to the community and yet the faithful workers get th just treat tnent. There ara many details which have been worked out by men skilled in iabor matters, it will recompense any Interested man to know these details which can be secured by a postal request for constitution and by-laws written to the National Trades and Workers As sociation, Kingman Hlock, Battle Creek, Mich Reader, look great question ital and 5 94 Any Ley and th through the powers, ol carefully of the relations of Labor and its successful lution. The new plan works brings results for the members “bec me 80 fav rably im with the trustworthiness and practie- of the leaders of this new la- into ability ation a worth sanitorium at Battle Creek $400,000 and with about rooms, to used as a home for old members and the bablea, sometimes made {atherless by the pistol, club boot heel of some the violent “Labor Trust” Suppose you attend church Labor Sunday and hear what your minister has fo say ia defense of the safety and rights of the common, everyday about be or Let me ask you to read again a por. the “The people of worid have giv me money enough (0 gpend in these talks through the papers in try- ing to make better and safer condi tions for the common people, whether the Postum business runs or not Scores of letters have come from work-people and others, union mien recounting their sul. ferings om union domination and urging that their cascs be laid before the public. It will not answer for us to only sympathize with the poor, the pressed, those who haven't mae BOme to fy il icans musi act Some of my forebears in New Eng: homes, took with them the old flint lockd, slept on the ground in rain and frost; hungry, footsore, and half clothed they grimly pushed on where the Eternal God of Human Liberty urged them. They wove for me and for you a mantle of freedom, woven in a loom re shutties were cannon balls and bul lets and where swords were used to pick out the tangles in the yarn. These old, sturdy grandads of ours stood by that loom until the mantle was finished, then, stained with their life blood it was handed down to us. Shall 1 refuse to bear it on my shoul ders because the wearing costs me a few dollars, and are you cowards enough to hide yours because some foreign labor union anarchist orders you to strip it off? I have faith that the blood of 177% still coursing In your veins will fingle and call until you waken. Then Americans will Act” “There's 4 Wow son.” C. W. POST. IAND OF THE COMMON PEOPLE Equality Is All-Pervading, Says Englishman, America, writes Joseph Burtt, Englishman, 1s a young glant who has fought for and won a virgin land and the sweat of his toll is upon him. In his eyes are the hopes that move the world, and as he gazes on his bride nothing seems too high for their united destiny, We of the same stock are proud of the magnificence of this new champlon {a the world's and yet to us, who rememne: centuries of painfyl growth and England still is, the falth of the American in time a; terial progress is pathetic It is t optimism of a boy who thinks all will be right when he {8 a man. 1 loved tourney. Our ¥s WHE as she words can see for the tell what it was to me to first time the happiness and freedom of the common people and the wealth and abundance in which they live. before natural he them my when A cabman is enemy and cheats me can, but even the cabman who drove me to the boarding house seemed a friend; and the girls in their offices moved their work like queens, conscious of their womanhood and knowing that no man could make them afraid my eyes. about and lecturing In the the states and nany varied classes. In my wil for the race | had never wealth, freedom, # America the f cities « eastern inet 1 f men of | foreseen such such ich equality. common of the land of the people, as England t ne classes. If 1 were a young working- man I would go to the states as soon as 1 could earn a passage, because, once on her goll, I should cease to be a laborer and become a man is a very different thing. Better than the boundless wealth of America, bet ter than any material benefit she can bestow, is this sense of manhood and equality that is as all-pervading as the alr. is { y 1s s A is the land which When Terribly Warm One Should Take Hot Rather Than Cold Water Baths. When much overheated do not ambitious to cool off too quickly fra: with danger, especially iced water route When terribly warm take hot rather than cold water baths, and put hot wa- ter on the back neck and wrists. This is good for any overheating, es pecially if there is a of blood in the head and dreadful flushing, as be tis the 8 Hi by of senso If you will not be converted to the hot water cure at least do not pour cold water down or over you Sip your drinks and sponge the wrists and neck with cloths wrung from lice wa ter. The habit of applying lumps of ice to wrists and base of brain or of or under a shower when dripping with perspira staying in a tepid bath for ten or fif teen minutes is decidedly cooling The residents of tropics know the value of this cure. Faa yourself dry. Never be foolish encugh to get be tween sheots wrung from cold water it will cool you, doubtiess; also make you a rheumatic for life Don’t that there is nothing more cooling than to make ice cream on hot days. Handling of ice with bare hands is dangerous, no matter what the temperature Wear rubber gloves feel How Would You Like It? “How like to be the treasurer and have fo sign checks for the Paplermacherberufsgenossen- schaf That is the name of an of German papermakers.” gays a New Yorker, writing from the Black Forest. “They would you t or cently and we met a delegation of to Goslar and women A fine company of they were, but we way would have on its pronunciation. Newly Discovered Pleasure. The honeymoon had gone the way and quarrel was on. “Of course,” he sneered, “you'll pack up and go home to your mother now.” “What, and lose all the excitement of quarreling with you?” she retorted. “Well, I guess not!” Center of Toughness, Inquiring Tourist-—Would you call this a tough town? Stray Native—Tough. Say, stranger, when we have Old Home week here detectives all over the country come and plek out just wh) they want! Puck. 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