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DELEGATES BEGIN THEIR WORK (Continued From Page Four.) Xew York at the close tliis convention. rRKSIDKXT MKINLEYS DEATH. With the inmost sadness and regret tve record the untimely and brutal ussnssinntion, on Sept. ti, of William AlcKinley, president of the United States. Our movement may have sometimes differed from the poliey which President MeKinley pursued: but there were few of us who were not deeply conscious of his lovable disposition nnd his kindly nature.

In the republic of the I'nited States there is neither cause nor necessity tor the existence of the political assassin. The death of President MeKinley eaused the greatest shock and deepest sympathy among the organized workers of our country, and his name and memory will always occupy a tender spot in our hearts CONCLUSION. Pome notion may be gathered of the duties devolving upon the president of the American Federation of Labor when it is understood that he is in constant correspondence with the various otlicers ot the affiliated nit U.nml unions, and very frequently with those Also with the 0 state branches: the 7 city central bodies: the l.H! local trade and federal labor unions: the SOO volunteer organizers: the salaried organizers: represeitatives of the labor movement of foreign countries; otlicers of our federal, state and municipal governments: professors and students: and 4 parties in dispute. All of these feci 'that they have a right to receive advice and suggestions relative to the the needs, the demands, tho policy, the philosophy, of the labor movement as well as its methods and aims. In addition to this, there are the grievances of unions against employers, unions against unions; public meetings, conferences with representatives of our unions, employers and other individuals: securing contributions to the American Federationist.

and writing its editorials. When thee duties are borne in mind, it can readily be seen that the entire time, thought and activity of the occupant of the position is taken up to the limit. Conscious of having endeavored to perform the duties devolving upon me to the very fullest extent of my 1 hysical nnd mental ability, with the one purpose that of giving the most useful service to protect and further the interests and the cause for which the organized labor movement of our country and our time stands, and to place our cause upon the highest possible plane and to render it constantly more etticient so that the hegemony of the labor movement now so generally conceded to the American Federation ot Labor may become universal, absolute, and unnunliried. my work is submitted to you for your "review. I trust It merits your approval.

Jn closing this report it would show a lack of appreciation did I not ac Knowledge my obligation 10 the rank i.na me ot organized labor for their sympathetic co operation. To the of ficers of our national unions, our state leaerations, city central bodies, local trade and federal labor unions, the editors of our great labor press, as well as to my colleagues on the wntiv council. I owe a debt of deep gratitu.le men i nave endeavored, and shall al ruuniui, 10 repay oy an un aiteranie devotion to the high prin ciples ior winch the American labor increment stands, and by the per loimanee 01 my fun duty to their achievement. Fraternally yours. Samuel Oompers, President American Federation of Labor, Secretary's Report.

report was a complete record of the work conducted by his department during the past year, and was replete with many sta nciore reacting he announced mat as printed copies would be distributed to the delegates and the hour was growing late that he would omit many of the statistics. In part his report was as follows: To the Officers and Delegates of the Twenty iirst Annual Convention of the American Federation of Labor: Fellow Workmen I hare the honor to submit to you a report of the receipts and expenses of the fiscal year beginning November 1, 1'SOO. and ending Oe iber 31 It is with pardonable pride and a great deal of satisfaction that I am col" to report a mere than substantial increase the amount of revenue received during the year. The increase in receipts from per capita tax is l. a net e.iin of per i ent.

over tnat received last year. snow an increase of the American Federationist, Jfis.wi31, and from the.jissessmems. i(. The income for the year was This amount includes the col leeiea irom assessments, and deducted would leave the actual available receipts as received from the following rir capita tax, f.i.i,in; supplies. SI7.CV7..SS: the American Federationist, SlO.

ine expenses were 511S.7u.. X). being i in excess of the receipts. Over one nan im. 1.041.

Hi) of the exoenses In. curred are contained In two Items, name. Amount paid to organizers, 74: sums turned over to the International Association of Machinists and forwarded to the metal trades on strike in San rancisco, S.S.712.(C. STRIKES. While our Information received, covering strikes and lockouts which occurred during the past year, has not been as complete as it should be, vet we have secured reports from Hi National and International organizations and local trade and federal labor unions, which show that there were strikes, in which 171.

221 members were involved Out of that number were bene fitted and 1J.7"7 were not benefited. The total cost of the strikes reported upon is W. The tabulated statement shows that 4.050 unions were chartered during the nscai car and affiliated with the Ameri can feneration of Labor direct or mrougn meir respective national and In leriiauonai organizations. The total gain in im iuuersnip is nf the gain is contained in the membership of the 7M' local trade and federal labor unions enartered direct by the American Federation of Labor during the past year. In my last report it was stated that the Federation would be financially able during this year to keep an ncreased number of organizers in the field.

During the year an average of from ten to thirty five organizers have been oinstarit Iyat work. The cost was 7.iifi0.7u to general organizers and the balance. to district organizers. In small sums, for forming local trade and federal labor unions and for time lost In adjusting local strikes. With a small Increase In per capita tax.

twenty to forty live men could be kept actively engaged during the coming year. LOCAL UNIONS. Cte have at the present time 1.14!) local rrado and federal labor unievs. with a varying membership. Notwitlikumling the fact that new national and international organizations have been formed out of our local unions and the jurisdiction of the nationals and internationals extended so as to brlnsf the local unions within their jurisdiction, tho number local unions is increasing.

No provision has been made whereby members of these local unions can be sustained in case of a strike or lockout.except through an appeal to l.ster unions. The amount of per capita tax paid in was one cent per member per month, which was IbO ula iSw live cents In lNtHt. While tho amount received from the 5 cent per capita tux Is sufficient to place organisers in the Held ami pay for the formation of new local unions, the funds do not justify a strike benefit being paid or an appropriation made to a local organisation to assist in carrying on a strike or lockout. The time has arrived when the American Federation of Labor should take action to secure funds to assist local unions in times of trouble. For that reason, I recommend that the dues of local unions be Increased from tive to ten cents per member per month, and that the In crease of tive cents be set apart as a special fund to be used for the assistance of local trade and federal labor unions In the case of a strike or lockout, no union to receive benefits until they have paid dues to the Federation for twelve months and complied with the provisions contained in the constitution.

1 also eooniniend that the secretary be authorized to furnish stamps to local unions to be given to the Individual members as a receipt for their dues. L'XIOX LABELS. There nr now 31 label's nnd 3 cards recognised by organized labor. The unions using labels endorsed by the American Federation of Labor are; Cigar Makers, l'rlnters, Hoot and Shoe Workers, Hatters, Wood Workers, Oar. ment Workers.

Tobacco Workers. Tailors. Molders, Makers. Coopers, Teamsters, Leather Workers. lirewery Workers, iiruom Carriage and Wagon Makers, Brick Makers.

Bicycle Workers. Bottle Blowers. Brush Makers. Metal Polishers. Machinists, Horse Sheers, En gravers.

I adios' Garment Workers. Mu sicians. Shirt, Waist and Laundry Work ers. Jewelry Workers. Wire Workers.

and Wood Carvers. The Clerks. Barbers and Waiters have a card. The following crafts and callings use the American Federation of libor label: Bottlers. Brushmakers, Badge Makers, Chewing Gum Workers.

Cap Makers, Coal Drill Workers. Kgg Caudlers and Packers, Flour Millers and laborers, Glove Workers. Class Workers. Horse nail Workers. Workers.

Miners' Tool Workers, Miners' Squib Workers, l'owder Workers, Soda Tackers and Handlers, Soap Workers. Suspender Workers, 1 Stove Polish Makers, Starch Workers and Wire Workers. IX CONCLUSION. Wiih the termination of this I have served as secretary of the Itera tion for live years, and during that time, have had the gratification of watching the American Federation of Labor add I'nllv three quarters of a million mem bers to its grand total. To be an ottieer of an organisation during the period of such great success, is itself something to be ever remembered with the keenest of appreciation, and.

under its stimulat ing influence. 1 desire, at this particular time, to extend to the delegates here as sembled, to the officers and members of affiliated unions and the organizers of the Federation, my sincere appreciation of their services nnd assistance during the past years, nnd more particularly for their prompt response to all requests made to them for information to enable me to carry on the, work of the office a satisfactory manner. My colleagues of the executive council I desire to thank for their earnest and valuable assistance, which has enabled me to more readily meet the increasing duties devolving upon the secretary of the Federation. Ke spectfullv submitted. FRANK MORRISON, Secretary, American Federation of Labor.

Treasurer's Report. The report of Treasurer John B. Len. non was brief and concise, in part being as follows: Comrades At the expiration or another year it gives me much pleasure to be able to report that the term just closed has been the most successful one, viewed from the standpoint of a trade unionist, ever known in the history of the American labor movement. Xot only has the increase of membership been marvelous, but, what is of far greater importance, the evidence Is on every hand of the substantial growth of unity and solidarity in our movement.

As our numbers increase the opposition of at least a certain class of employers increases also. As yet only a portion of the employers of our country have coma to a full realization of the fact that their own prosperity depends upon the success of the trade union in maintaining a fairly high wage and being able, from year to year, to secure additional advantages for the workers. Whatever supremacy this country has over other countries ot the world In pro ducing merchandise for the world's mar ket is due. in my judgment, more to the incentive created among the working peo ple by high wages and reasonable hours than by anything else, or by all things else connected with our industrial life. This statement is not made to convey the inference that I believe the trade union movement has reached, or will have reached, its full achievement by the maintenance of high wages; but the achievement of this places us in an im pregnable position as to the attainment of other things.

With the increase in our membership, and the consequent stronger opposition of the employers 1 have impressed the absolute necessity of the Federation being placed In a financial position where affiliated unions can be assisted in case of need, and along that line I have offered some constitutional amendments which I hope will receive your consideration. During all the years I have been treas. urer of the Federation, the last one being no exception. 1 have been treated with uniform kindness and courtesy by my colleagues of the executive council, and by the members throughout the country, and this I highly appreciate. Total Income 111 Total expenses Balance in hands of treasurer.

Balance in hands of secretary. Total funds Fraternally submitted 11S.70S 30 J7.S14 20 1.000 00 8.S14 20 JOHN B. LEXXON. Treasurer. American Federation of Labor.

Sang Original Song. Rev. Frank Schell Ballentine, of Christ's church, sang the following original song to the tune of John Brown's body. The assemblage joined in the chorus. The song was received with much applause.

It follows: To officers and men of the Federation of Labor in convention assembled. To federate our labor and Advance our common cause; To federate our labV and Advance cur common cause; To federate our labor and Advance our common caus" We're brothers In heart and laws. And trust we1 In Jehovah If In brawn and muscle, too; And trust we In Jelivah if In brawn and muscle, too; Yes. men. we trust well In Jehovah and In brawn and muscle, too; We workmen trjed nnd true.

Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! workmen tried and true. It's noble toll upon the soil Of mother earth we do; It's noble toil upon the soil Of mother earth we do; It's noble toil UDon the soil Of riothir earth we do: We workmen tried and true. For we trust we'd in Jehovah ani ljru rr1 THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6. 1901.

I I I f7. i JAMES DUNCAN, First Vice President and Secretary Treasurer Granite Cutters' Union. For we trust well in Jehovah and In brawn and muscle, too; Yes, men, we trust well In Jehovuh and In brawn and muscle, too; We workmen tried and true. Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! workmen tried and true. The workman's worthy of his wage.

And it to him is due. The workman's worthy of his wage. And it to him is due. The workman's worthy of his wage, And it to him is due. workmen tried and true.

Then trust still In Jehovas nnd In brawn and muscle, too; Then trust still in Jehovas and In brawn and muscle, too; Yes, men. we trust well In Jehovah and In brawn and muscle, too; workmen tried and tru Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! i Glory, glory, hallelujah! workmen tried and true. We'ro in a fight for God nnd right And that is always might. We're, in a fight for God and right And that is always might. We' in a tight for God and right And that is always might.

workmen tried and true. Then trust still in Jehovah nnd In brawn and muscle, too; Then trust still in Jehovah and In brawn and muscle, too; Yes. men. trust well in Johovuh and In brawn and muscle, too; workmen tried nnd true. Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! workmen tried and true.

To victor our army moves. It's march a triumph proves. To victory our army moves. It's march a triumph proves. To victory our army moves.

It inarch a triumph proves. workmen tried and true. For our trust is in Jehovah, and In brawn and muscle, too; For our trust is In Jehovah, and In brawn and muscle, too; Sacred Concert. i Yes. men, our trust Is In Jehovah and In brawn and muscle, too; workmen tried and true.

Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! workmen tried and true. Enjoyed the Smoker. Last night's smoker given in Music Hall in honor of the visiting1 delegates was a huge success In every way The committee had laid In a gener ous supply of refreshments, both liqui and solid, and plenty of cigars. which the delegates were cordially in vited to help themselves. Lawrence orchestra rendered various popular se lections and a hastily arranged liter ary programme of much credit waa rendered.

Among those who participated were E. C. Echord, president of the Ander sen, Trades council; L'elegate Harris, vice president of the State Federation of Illinois, recitations Mark McVittie. vocal selection; Mas ter Morgan, vocal selection; Hugh Frayne, song and dance specialty: Jas, Tafe, buck and wing dancing, and sev eral vocal selections by Prof. Haydn Evans and party.

A large number of delegates attended. On Sunday evening the delegates will be entertained at a secred concert at the Lyceum to be given under the direction of Mr. Haydn Evans. The programme will be as follows: Participants Mrs.Lizzie Hughes Brun dage. soprano: Miss Llda Guragan, con.

tralto: Miss Rosa Conway, pianist; Wil liam Jones; liirst tenor; David Stephens, second tenor; Arthur Morgan, first bass; W. A. Roberts, second bass; Frederick Wldmeyer. violinist; Harvey Blackwood 'cellolst; Haydn Evans, accompanist and director. Abide With Me Bartlett Mrs.

Brundage. Miss Garagan, Messrs. Stephen and Roberts. Sonata Mozart Frederick Widmeyer. The Anthem Sweet King Miss Garagan.

Male quartette, "Irish Melody." Messrs. Jones, Stephens, Morgan and Roberts. Lead Kindly Light Evans Mrs. Brundage. Piano Moszkowski Miss Conway.

Power Eternal Rossini Mrs, Brundage, Miss Garagan. Behold a King Wilkinson Male quartette, Scotch melody. Messrs. Jones, Stephens, Morgan and Roberts. Divine Redeemer Miss Garagan.

A Dream of Paradise Gray Mrs. Brundage and Mr. Roberts. Ave Maria Gounod Mrs. Brundage, accompanied by Mr.

Widmeyer, violin; Mr. Blackwood, cello; Miss Conway, organist; Mr. Evans, pianist. Oh! the Sad Moments of Parting. Mrs.

Brundage. Mis Garagan, Messrs. Roberts and Stephens. A limited number of tickets have been placed on sale at the Lyceum box onlce and will be sold at 25 and 50 csnts up to Saturday night at 8 o'clock. Among the Delegates.

State Senator L. A. Tanquary, of Cucharas, CoU, Is among the most interesting delegates in the city. Sena tori Tanquary is representing the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, in which he is chairman of the board of directors. He spoke freely with a Republican reporter last night.

Unlike Scranton, there are few strikes in Senator Tan quary's state. The union he represents comprises over 1 members, who are scattered throughout the United States, Mexico ami Canada. In Colorado there has not teen strike In numbers. Senator Tanquary salr that 25 of his colleagues in the legislature and the lieutenant governor of the, state are labor leaders, and by working together they have succeeded in passing several important measures, among which was the hour law, whlchaffects almost all laboring men whose work is considered at all dangerous. The senator Is employed on the Denver and Rio Grande road as a telegrapher and is one of the leading men of his town.

He Is of an entertaining, genial disposition and is rap Idly gaining admirers among the delegates. National President H. B. Peckhnm, of the telegraphers, is expected to arrive today. Yesterday the Buffalo delegation, numbering about 15, arrived in the city.

This delegation is headed by President John O'Brien of the International Clerks' association, who last year was the fraternal delegate to the Canadian Trades' Council, held at Toronto. He wilt make his report probably tomorrow or the next day. Last night President O'Brian made an nddress at a well attended meeting of Local No. 4 10 at Leonard's hall, North Scran ton. Mr.

O. M. Treat, a member of the Buffalo board of trado, arrived with the Buffalo delegation yesterday morning, and is booming his city for next year's convention. He Is supplied with small buttons with the words: "At Buffalo, which he is circulating: among the delegates. E.

D. Rogers, of San Francisco, who represents the state Federation of Labor at the convention, said last night that he was very favorably impressed with Scranton. He rather expected, he said, to iind a small, one horse town and was agreeably surprised to find an up to date modern city. First and foremost the California delegation are for the Chinese exclusion act, but as that is practically assured they will largely devote their energies to the solidifying of union to the Federation of Labor. Jdr.

Rogers explained that many of the organizations in his state were simply local affairs and hud no real head. Ben Tillet. the fraternal delegate from England, arrived early yesterday morning. President Shaffer, of the Amalga mated Steel Workers, arrived late Wednesday night. Senator Robert E.

Lee, of New Or leans, who is representing a labor organization of city, believes Scranton to be a very fine city and the people as hospitable us they are in tho South, which, coming from a South erner, means a great deal. Jlr. T. L. Rest of Cincinnati, who represents the Federation at the con vention, is editor of the Cincinnati Chronicle, one of the few labor papers In the country that are paying.

He Is a big man with a jovial disposition. Max Hayes of Cleveland was one of the most important arrivals yesterday. Mr. Hayes is the editor of the Cleve land Citizen, a leading labor newspa per, and was the Socialist candidate for governor last year. If Eugene V.

Debs does not attend he will be the leading Socialist attending the convention. President Lynch, of the Typographical Union, will not, it is expected, arrive before Monday. W. R. Boyer, of Galesburg.

secretary treasurer of the International Broom makers' union, arrived yesterday. "William M. Driscoll, of Boston, representing the Horseshoers, is a candidate ror rravernal delegate to Canada. Andy Firsuth, of California, national officers of the sailors, and member of the legislative committee which appeared before Congress recently, is one of the most prominent delegates in the city. Mr.

Firsuth is a sailor by occupation. Thomas T. Westahy, of San Francisco, who was to represent the dock men at the convention, has not yet arrived and it is now thought will not attend. W. S.

O'Brien, representing the State Workingmen's union, headed the Syracuse delegation which arrived early yesterday morning. Over 30 people comprised the Cin cinnati delegation which arrived shortly before noon. P. M. Draper, the fraternal delegate from Ottawa, Canada, is president of the Canadian Trades council.

Thomas J. McHugh, of Newark. N. who represents the State Federation of Labor, is well known in this citv and is meeting many of his old friends. J.

T. Byrne, of Ottumwa, Iowa, rep resenting the Trades and Labor assembly; John P. Walsh, of Springfield, representing the Federation of Labor: and George S. Walker, of Binghamton. N.

representing the Central Labor union, are well known in this city and were entertained by friends last night. Charles E. Hill, of Middletown. N. is the only delegate from that town.

He arrived late yesterday afternoon. Mr. Hill represents an organization known as the Pick and Shovelers. They organized but eight months ago with. a membership of 200 and have already won an important battle.

All the men are employed by the city chiefly, for sewer work. The average rate of wages was Ifl.M for a 10 hour day. Shortly after organizing they struck for a hour day. During the strike the men learned for the first time that the state law provided for an 8 hour day and that the town council' had been breaking' the law with Impunity for four years. When this became known the council men contended that they were not ware of the law and reluctantly or dered its enforcement.

Convention Notes. The striking street car men have a large banner fronting their headquarters with the words, "Welcome Dele gates, A. F. of Striking Street Car Employes." Wednesday night at the Grand Cen tral hotel the local plumbers' union banqueted the visiting delegates rep. esenting that order.

About a dozen ere present, among them National Secretary Treasurer and Organizer Spencer of Chicago, F. F. Moran, chairman of the local committee officiated, i H. D.CRANE, Special Announcement on Suits: Oar assortment of $10, $12.50 and $15.00 Suits is the bost money can buy. Te offer for a few days: $10.00 SUITS AT 12.SO SUITS AT 1S.OO SUITS AT of the Team Drivers International union, will meet in Raub's hall on Spruce street Jointly with Mr.

Geo. Hennis, general secretary treasurer of the union. The meeting will be held to distribute and arrange for the working cards. Next Monday night the central body of WIIkes Barre will hold a public. meeting, to which they have Invited all the members of the executive commit tee.

The postofllce sub slat Ion establish ed In St. Thomas' College hall worked very successfully yesterday. BREVITIES The managers of the Home for the Friendless will hold a meeting this morning at 9:30 in the rooms of the Young Women's Christian association. The Women's Foreign Missionary of the First Presbyterian church will hold their regular monthly meeting in the church lecture room tomorrow after noon at 4 o'clock. Yesterday the new spike mill of Tlmines Hecht, located in Keyset Valley, cut Its first heat of spikes.

The concern employs 75 men and boys. More hands will be added as the work Increases. The King's Daughters of the Kim Turk church last evening held a fair and supper at the church. There was a large attendant and the patronage was liberal. The fair will be continued this evening.

A special servke in celebration of the Chamicah will be held at the Lin den street temple this evening at 7:45 p. m. The special features will be a children's service and an appropriate musical programme. The Delaware and Hudson company will pay its employes as follows: Dec. 6, Manville, Murvine, Legetts Creek, Yon Storch, Dickson; Dec.

7, Olyphnnt, Kddy Creek, Orassy Island, White Oak, Jermyn; Dec. 9, Greenwood No. 1, Greenwood No. 2. Lnngsliffe, Laflln; Dec.

10, Delaware, Baltimore Slope, Baltimore No. 2, Baltimore Tunnel, Conyngham; Dec. 11, Clinton, Coal Brook, Powderly, Carbondnle No. 1 Dec. 12, Boston, Plymouth No.

2, Ply mouth No. 3, Plymouth No. 4, Plymouth No. i. THE MIGHTY CAESAR.

A Strong Lecture by Dr. Stafford on the Attributes of the Great Roman Conquerer. Julius Caesar, the greatest character of antiquity, as portrayed in the writings of Shakespeare, was the theme of an eloquent address deliver ed by Washington's brilliant clergy man and Shakespearean interpreter, Dr. J. Stafford, at the High school auditorium last evening.

Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, in Dr. Stafford's opinion, is a work plotted as to portray the character, personal destiny and conscience of the most able soldier, statesman, law giver and personality of his or any previous age. Caesar, predestined to failure, political disaster and death, yet ultimately conqueror. Caesar plundered the world yet he left all Europe as a monument; Alexander conquered the known world but left chaos. Shakespeare was especially fascinated by the character of noble Caesar.

Though condemned by some for drawing his material for the story from historical sources, yet the matter being history is a perfectly legitimata source. In fact, dt required the master hand of Shakespeare to draw from that source, an endeavor, In which so many had previously failed. Critics declare the play a misnomer it should be called something else than Caesar. The author's portrayal of Caesar leads us to question, is this the mighty Caesar? Nevertheless, it was Caesar. He dominated throughout the play, first bodily and then in spirit.

Caesar triumphs in the person of his successes. Dr. Stafford presented Brutus as an idealist, viewing life from the ethical point of view. Brutus loved the stainless purity of himself, and justly so. As an idealist he labored under a misapprehension.

He loved Rome and mourned its loss of'personal liberty. Against Julius Caesar he held no personal enmity, but for the people of Rome he would hesitate at nothing. His reasoning in deliberating on the proposed assassination of Caesar was pitiful, but the reasoner sublime. For death he cared not, binding the conspirators Dy purpose. As an idealist he was a dangerous man, as Brutus a nobleman.

Brutus hated tyranny, Cassius tyrants. Had Brutus been as practical as Cassius and Cassius as Ideal and honest in purpose as Brutus the assassination of Caesar would never have occurred. Cassius was practical to the extreme; he hated Caesar through jealousy rather than any motive whereby the people would be bettered by his removal. Mark Antony, Dr. Stafford regards as a base character, neither good or bad, but base In the sense that he was fixed.

Perfect as a character, true to himself, but of no principles as a man. He loved Caesar, but he loved Antony better. Caesar and the Romans he loved in a diplomatic way. Antony looked at life from the aesthetic side. At times the speaker interspersed SOME FOOLISH PEOPLE Allow a cough to run until it gets be yond the reach of medicine.

They often say, "on, it win wear away," but in most cases it vwill wear theifaway. Could they be Induced to try. the successful medicine called Kemp's Balsam, which is sold on a positive guarantee to cure, they would Immediately Ree the excellent effect after taking the first dope. Price jc. and oOc.

Trial size free. At all 3Q.OO ll.OO 13.00 324 Lackawanna Ave. ttor. Cloaks, Suits, SKirtS and Waists. SuaoBStlons On the Purchase of Common Sense Gifts Tlit generous custom of purchasing' Christinas Gifts has been your practice for years.

Some people fin tl it a serious and responsible business. The best of all gifts for people to buy for their friends is what they really need, because such gifts will have a double value the value of generosity and service. What are the best things to buy? Here is one good answer. The best things to buy, or at least some of the best things, are Boots, Shoes and Rubbers. Hoots, Shoes and Rubbers will protect the feet and the health.

Remember when you are protecting the feet you are pro tecting the whole system, and will make the whole family fit for the duties of life. is there anything more common sense and more appreci ated by the receiver than a pair of suitable Boots, Shoes or Rubbers If every man, woman or child who gives Christmas pres cuts would give away at least one pair of Boots, Shoes or Rubbers, they would be doing more good, more direct good for their friends; in fact for the entire community, than the I millions of some so called philanthropist. 'Because the hope of the future is the healthy condition of the body and brain of today. Because on the health" of the body depends the health of the brain, and as the feet are the most important members of your bodv thev should receive the most particular care. BOOTS, SHOES and RUBBERS for all conditions of life make superior common sense gifts; they are made good, at all prices, by American mechanics.

these are some of the things that may be given wisely as common sense gifts. There will be no regrets with gifts of BOOTS, SHOES or RUBBERS. We advise those who can to come to us and make their purchases as early as possible, but no matter when you come we will serve you, as you are always welcome whenever you come. During the Holidays visit our stores and make yourself right at home. Use the store as if it were your own.

Bearing in mind that we have the largest assortment of BOOTS SHOES, RUBBERS and SLIPPERS that will bless the giver as well as the receiver. Lewis Reilly, I ALWAYS BUSY. 114 116 Wyoming Avenue. 114 Sc 116 Wyoming Avenue. favorite and touching scenes from the play, displaying wonderful powers of personation.

His manner, dramatic interpretation and delivery were per fect. At times he wrought his auditors to the highest tension of feeling by his recitals. Concluding, Dr. Stafford said to be a man Is the greatest of all things, glory and wealth can not add to it. Such is success.

Today the Awakening. Mrs. Anna Dougherty celebrated vigorously yesterday. In the afternoon just for fun she entered a house on Webster avenue and played the part of David Garrick to perfection. She smashed everything smashable.

Officer Goerlitz was summoned and arrested her. She tried to break the cell but soon became weary and fell into a child like sleep to awake this morning for an introduction to Magistrate Howe. BUSINESS NOTICES. An Oriental Rug as a Christmas gift. Give this hint to your friends.

You might to get one of these beautiful rugs which we have appropriated for our Christmas trade. Mlchaellan Bros. 124 Washington Ave. 3 5 6 Dr. R.

H. Gibbons will be In his office, 441 Wyoming avenue, every week day from 10 until 1. m6 lm eod A BIG WESTERN DEAL. ST. JOSEPH.

Dec. 3. Representatives ot the Armours of Chicago today closed deals for the purchase of more than IX acres of land across the Missouri river west of this city. It Is supposed the land will be used fon packing house and yard purposes. The ground brought In most instances three times as much as it could have been purchased for two years ago.

The Chicago, Book Island Pacific railroad to day closed deals for the ownership of more than acres of land adjoining that purchased by the Armours. A Rock Island official announced that the company shops would be established here. Before you sign that application for life Insurance see what the Old Mutual Life of New York will do for you. 202 Hears building, 6 tf Bodily pain loses its terror If you've a bottle of Dr. Thomas' Eclectrlc Oil in the house.

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