Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 33, Number 29, 15 March 1908 — Page 4

TIIE RICH3IOND PALLADIUM AND SUX-TELEGRA3I, SUDAY, MARCII 15, 1903. THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. STORIES FROM THE NATIONAL CAPITAL From The Palladium's Special Correspondent, Ralph M. Whiteside

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BOOSTING A HOME INDUSTRY. The protest of the local cigar makers' union against the extensive use tit trust made cigars and cigars made away from home, calls attention to one Richmond industry that has not only not prospered exceedingly during the past few years, but that has also in several instances gone backward. The appeal of the cigar makers' union that The citizens of Richmond patronize the local industry and call for home made cigars is a perfectly just, request. But it. seems to us that it is unfair for this union alone to shoulder the work of trying to build up this industry. A part of the work of educating the peo ple to a true appreciation of cigars made in Richmond should be born by the local manufacturers. Cigar stores, groceries and drug etores are the chief retailers of cigars In our city and the majority of cigars sold by these various stores are itber made by the great tobacco trust or by eastern manufacturers. The point to consider about this, however, it the fact that there is a demand for the goods produced by these foreign firms. In the case of the tobacco trust extensive advertising has been done in both the Richmond newspapers. In fact it can be stated with absolute truth that the tobacco trust spends considerably more than four hundred dollars annually, advertising their product in this city. It pursues the same policy in all other important cities of the country. In Richmond the local cigar manufacturers, however, do not spend hardly anything in the way of legitimate advertising thus leaving a clear field to the trust as far as pushing the product is concerned. Those of our citizens who are partial to a good cigar know that the advertising of the trust has made them acquainted with its various brands sold by local dealers. They know that they have been influenced by this advertising to try these brands. And from the fact that the majority of cigars sold in Richmond today are trust made cigars it is self-evident that this advertising has Influenced so many smokers that the line of trust cigars is the most profitable to handle from the dealers' standpoint. And that is the very point we wish to make for the benefit of the local cigar manufacturers. They must create a demand for their own product sufficient to make it highly profitable for the local dealers to handle their product. In the past Richmond made cigars have enjoyed a far greater popularlty than they do at present. Only a few years back there wera from fifty to sixty cigar makers employed in this city in the manufacture of cigars. Today there are but about thirty cigar makers employed in the city and not nil these are employed regularly. In Fort Wayne, a city just about twice the population of Richmond, over 300 cigar makers find employment, or ton tlms as many as there are in this city. As n comparison this shows that more than ten times as many ioni made cigars are sold in Fort Wayne as are sold in Richmond. Fort Wayne evidently haa met tho coinpetition of the trust in no uncertain way. j As far as tho relative merit of home made cigars is, as compared to the ! .out-of-town article the balance lies! with the Richmond product. Cigars I made in this city are made in sanitary i ahops and the best of tobacco enters I into their construction. Some of the cheaper grades of cigars made in the east by small firms and it is possible that some of these, could find their way on the local market are manufactured in sweat shops, subject to every form of vile and eomageous diseases. Now as to reinstating home made cigars in the favor of Richmond smokers, we can give no better advice than that the local manufacturers follow the example of the trust and advertise their product. Tho advertising of the trust has proven highly profitable in creating a large demand here for its cigars and it should do the same for local manufacturers if used wisely. It Is clearly up to the local manufacturer if atf expect to interest the local dealer, to show that ,Ueah-r that v i.j -rA , , . v, . . i i lie intends to io n:s share toward-. .... , . pushing his product before the arten-

tlon of the consuming pub ic. He canjldge is looking for a site on which not expect to buy his cigars and rhenjfl' huild a machinists" hall. It. is the leave it to chance t . bring the nublie J ilUc'5U ion "f !odcv to huvo a home

cigars to a dealer he niu?: interest the public in that artteV through thorough publicity so that the majority of those ntcring the dea'or's store will call for that brand of eicars of their own accord. It is up to the Richmond cigar manufacturers whether they will Increase the demand for home made cigars or continue to allow tho trust to dominate tho. field.

Washington. March 14. These are busy days in Washington. The activity in both branches of congress is not ho wearing as would be supposed, but the speculation is getting on nerves. Every ou; is wondering just how

much or a 'little uoing congress iiua( one is to be. It has been generally i predicted that the year in an ' off one, , but there are many who believe that time and conditions are such that, toward the latter part of the session, a rush program will be in force. A few weeks ago. a request for a forecast met, with the general answer: "Oh, a mall tinker with the tariff, the canal matter and the navy appropriation. Presidential question in sight, you know." ' This forecast is not being handed around so generally during the last few days. There is no question that the country has a n'-ed pf some especial attention and that congress will take coguizanzc of the fact before long. What are those matters? No one will tell. They all say: "Ask yourself." I heard two pages discussing the "law of compensation" the other day. "According to an article 1 read." said one, "when a man loses one of his senses, another becomes more developed. I guess that's right. Look at Senator Gore of Oklahoma. While he is blind, his sense of touch and hearing has such remarkablo development that one would not know of his infirmWASHINGTON AND Interesting Incidents Mrs. John A. Logan. Washington, March 14.-Congress having made an appropriation of 1,"0,Ooo to be extended by tho Department of Commerce and Labor to find out who is responsible for the system of child labor that has been practiced all over the country, unusual interest has recently been manifested in this matter because of the discovery that in hundreds of mills and factories five per cent of the operatives are boys and girls of very tender age. The proprietors claim that their duties are very light. Be that eo, the confinement and close attention which they must needs pay to the delicate work with which they are entrusted, is a very great hardship. More than that It keeps them from Bchool, where they should be until they have at least passed their sixteenth birthday. They are never paid more than a dollar a day and sometimes much less. The proprietors have been arraigned and censured most unmercifully for giving employment to these children. Nearly all of the states have passed rigid laws against child labor, when, as a matter of fact, some instances excepted, the proprietors of mills are not to blame. Cruel and inhuman greed of parents sometimes has much to do with the evil. Naturally, in families where there are many children, it is pretty hard for tho fathers to provide for them and It is not surprising that they take the chances of the effect of this labor, which is always considered very light, upon the health and strength of their gioVing children for the meager suni3 which they can add to the income for the support of their families. There are other cases, too, where widows are absolutely dependent upon

Notes of the World of Labor

There are 9,927 strictly union wood workers in Russia. Boilermakers in New South Wales, Australia, are paid 30 cents an hour. The pension system for city employes has been indorsed by nearly all the Boston, Mass., unions, and many have appointed representatives to speak in favor of it at the legislative committee hearing. A new union of Cambridge, Mass., retail meat cutters was permanently organized March 1. More than fifty labor unions in Massachusetts have lately passed resolutions In favor of woman suffrage. It is stated that in the manufacture of cotton goods in New England, 64.33 per cent, of the product goes into wages. An effort is being made to form an independent union of hotel, restaurant and boarding house help in Boston, Mass. The International Union of Cutting Die and Cutters' Makers will hold its convention this year at Broct.on on May 3. Front :ct to 9o per cent of the boilermakers iu Buffalo. N. Y.. are organised. The union, with a membership ! o 4t.::. the banner lode oi ; the organization. , ., iv,,,,.;,,,,, .onion, state factory in spector of lviiiana. pieces t "no average wvtge of tlv working woman or that state af $4..u a w cck at a tlv,' children at ?2.:.i. Members of the order of Railway t Conductors nud the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen have voted to postpone the demand for a general wage increase in the East. The car workers' lodges of men employed on the N. Y., N. II. & II. and R. & M. railroad are opposing the in-

ity. I was deceived at first myself tnd thought he could see as well as any one." "Yes. that's trjie," said the other, "but the same does not apply to all senses. Take, for instance, a man who has lost part of a leg. How about that V" "Well," said the first page, "in't tue good leg longer than the other?" And he walked off triumphantly. After awhile he came back. "Say. a leg isn't a sense. The next time you suggest something in an argument, don't go beyond the subjec t."

Representative Charles D. Carter, of Oklahoma, is t rather indignant man tbeie days. He's, looking for a certain dusky person who, without as u.uch as "by your leave,"' entered his room in the Hotel Normandie. The negro, whose name is William Washington, took a fancy to Mr. Carter's gold watch and bis .It Colt's revolver. Carter doesn't much mind the loss of the watch, but he is very wore about the revolver and the friends of Wlliam Washington have advised William to go on a long journey, carefully avoiding the state of Oklahoma during his travels. Senator Gallinger, of New Hampshire, whose dignity is much admired by the folks back honie had a trying few minutes in the senate. He presented a petition signed by a HER LAWMAKERS In tbe Routine of Dally Life at their children for existence. There is much to be said on both sides of this question, but there should be some authorized supervision of the employment and the kind of labor that children under age should be allowed to do. The hours, also, should be arranged to correspond to that of other employed, making proper concession on account of their immature- years. Parents should be compelled to allow their children some part of the year to go to school. It seems outrageous to defraud them of any kind of an education which would fit them for something more lucrative and important when they grow older. If children could go to school four months out of the year and work eight, it would enable them to acquire some education , which everyone is compelled to have in this day and time to make any success in life. The probabilities are that if some such arrangement was made, the children would be more attentive in school because of the training they receive in some industrial pursuit. All play or all work makes a girl or boy dull, and it is the division that produces the most gratifying aud successful results. It is reported that the question has been so much agitated and legislatures have taken hold of the question with such determination to improve the condition of child labor that already a great deal has been accomplished in that direction. Children are better paid, better fed, and have more recreation than they had formerly. It is reported by some of the operators that they prefer to take girls over 16 to having boys and girls under age, because the salary paid to these older girls is about the same that they have to pay to children and they are much better equipped and far more capable to do the work than are the "infants." In tobacco factories no children chould be allowed to work; neither should boys under age be permitted troduction of the piece work and bonus systems in the companies' shops. The Porto Rico branch of the A. F. of I,, has demanded that the eight-hour working day act and the labor liability act of the country shall be observed and enforced by the different heads of the insular departments. IF YOU ONLY KNEW What a wonderful soothing and healing tonic Root Juice is, and how quickly it removes the cause of indigestion, bloating, belching, heartburn, sick headache, constipation, and rheuma tism, and what wonderful healin qualities it contains for the liver an kidneys, you would go now to Luken's drug store and get some of it and soon stop suffering. Just Smiles THE BUSY THUG. j How do;h the very busy thug In action take delight; He snatches purses all the day And burgles all the night. Cleveland Plain DcaUr am wed NECESSITY. declared the inventor ded to invention." "I Tow do you like your mother-in-law?" inquired his practical friend. Washington H e r a 1 d THE USUAL RESULT Here lies a t'igh'er All forlorn. Who uied to lick John Barleycorn. Birmingham Herald. BREWERY NEWS. Carrie Nation Is reported fo have said: "I expect .to meet every brw.

number of residents of the district of Columbia, for an inquiry into the conditions of the jail and workhouse. "I want to say. Mr. President, that I have knowledge of these conditions especially those in the jail," he said. "I ask that this petition be referred to the committee on appropriations." The venerable senator then heard some one tittering and he sat down rather abruptly.

Were it not for the dignity of the L'nited States senate one with a tense of humor could find at every session something that is really funny. It is not until after the session, when the chill of the room is no longer a damper that the real humor of some of the situations bubbles forth. Senator Foraker was arraigning the president a few days ago and was well into a bitter tirade against Federal patronage in his state. He had warmed up to his subject very nicely when there was an interruption. The chill tones of Vice President Fairbanks, cutting like a knife, could be heard. "The senate will receive a message from the president of the United States. The senator will suspend." Foraker did not 6eem to comprehend, but a messenger chanted: "A message from the president of the United States." It was several seconds before the senators composed the ply little wrinkles that plaped about their lips. IN WOMAN'S EYES tbe National Capital. to be employed in this work because of the effect of handling tobacco upon the health of minors. In cotton mills the conditions are very much better and the effect not nearly so serious. If some means could bo devised whereby the children of large cities, especially, could find employment during school, vacations on the farms in the country, we should cee great improvement in their development morally and physically on account of the healthier employment environment. It is almost unaccountable why some of the poorer classes, both foreign and domestic, have such an aversion to agricultural pursuits. It seems that the majority of this class would really rather live in a hovel and work in a sweat 6hop in the city than live in the country and breathe the fresh air of heaven and labor in the fields or gather tho fruits and grain during harvest season. The probabilities are that this cau be partly explained on the ground that they have no excitement in the country and have no alternative but to go to bed early and rise at the break of day to resume their labors, and have no opportunity to spend the evening in some cheap and demoralizing theater or in dens where they can gamble, smoke and participate in other vices. It would not be any more beneficial for children to be allowed to waste their time in idleness and indulgence than it is harmful for them to be overworked and badly cared for. It is a great problem and one that should occupy the thought and serious concern of the best thinkers and most philanthropic people of the day. When we reflect upon the lives and labors of the builders of this great republic, we find that girls and boys did their share of the work of those times, but were neither overburdened or overindulged and they grew up to bo useful men and women in the affairs of the great republic. er in the hereafter." Under the circumstances the brewers should not be blamed for wanting to stay on earth as long as possible. Washington Post SNOW. The snow is beautiful, no doubt, On palace or on hovel. It's fine to write about But mighty mean to shovel. Washington Star. SEE THE POINT? Opportunity knocked loudly at the man's door. But the man was busy discoursing on panics, their habits and habitats. So Opportunity grinned and ambled along. Pittsburg Post. RELIGIOUS NOTE. It takes a lot of Christianity to enable a man to feel glad when he is called on for $10 to help repair the church. Chicago News. SELF HANDICAPPED. "A man dat nebbcr looks out toll nobody but hisself,"' said Uncle Eben. "mustn't be surprised when he discovers dat he's handicapped by alius havin' to play a lone hand." Washington Star. MISTAKES. j "We pay deariy for our mistakes." ' obseives a contemporary. True, broth-! .or. and none so dearly as thoe who j . have the money and marry foreign 1 titles. Washington Pos;. " ' WHICH? The young author was in a qand-1 ary. "Would you.'' inquired he. "have your hero tear down the street or mar up the btroct?" "Tliat depends. Is your hKi i ' sprii.Ur or a paving contractor?" ; Courier-Journal. REASONABLE. i We can always think of a lot of reasons why other people ought to be sat-; isfled wlfh what they have. Philodclphta Ledger. j

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Light on the Philanthropic Work of the The fraternal and beneficial features of the International Typographical Union are many and varied. New phases of these sterling trade union traits are constantly coming to light, writes a Boston correspondent. As an illustration a printer recentlymet with a severe accident, and his death folowcd. The man was identified by his union card, and the officers of the Boston local were notified. They immediately took charge of the body, made all necessary arrangements for the funeral (the member having no relatives there), ascertained his religious faith and had a minister of that church officiate at the burial, which was largely attended by printers and members of the Womans' Auxiliary to the Typographical union, who accompanied the departed brother to his last resting place. After the fuueral his effects were shipped to his relatives in England. All expenses were paid from the International and local death benefit fund. Another somewhat similar case followed shortly afterward and was

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Other Unions Unknown to Public treated in the same manner, whhh goes to show that the same course is pursued in every instance. In this case the member died from natural causes, but rather unexpectedly. As he had no relatives in this country, the typograyphical union provided Christian burial, closed up his affairs and forwarded his property to bis relatives. The services were largely attenderd by his fellow workers, and the beautiful floral tributes attested the esteem in which he was held. He had been a prominent member of the local union. To prove that these brotherly acts are not confined to tho well-known members however, the case of a poor unfortunate who died from a lingering disease, during which he was visited and comforted by the members of the woman's auxiliary may be noted. At his death the union officials assumed full charge of all arrangements, financial and otherwise, and his funeral services were as largely attended and as much regret shown at his death as had characterized that of the members

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