The Knox County News (Knox City, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, September 4, 1908 Page: 2 of 8
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HER GOOD FORTUNE
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kAIL MEN THINKING
MANY OF THEM ARE CONSIDER
IMG PRESENT DAY CONDI-
TIONS*
Interesting Figures Given by
F. Yoakum in an Interview
with a New York Tii
Reporter.
State Commerce Commission's figures,
J ,675,000 employes, and they received
$1,075,000,000 as wages, and, aooord
ing to Slason Thompson, Btatisttd&n
there are only 1,000,000 of both bond
and stockholders receiving less than
half the amount paid aa wage*
"Out of every dollar earned by the
railroads the employe gets 42 cents
of it in s ages, while the bond and
stockholders combined only receive
21 cents out of each dollar, or one
half as much as the employe. There-
fore, numerically and financially, the
employes have by far the greatest in-
terest in the railway revenues, and
are the ones who are now asking the
most pertinent questions. They have
more at stake than the owners, and
are just as capable of deciding for
themselves and taking care of their
FOR THE HOT DAYS
"Railroad employes, according to B.
P. Yoakum, chairman of the Execu-
tive Committee of tbe Rock Island
Prisco lines, are losing every day
through the present depression in
trade f1,000.000. or $25.000,000 a
nopth." says the New York Times.
"tfcse-quarter of them, or about 400,000 : own interests.
dWsf. > are out of employment and are , "The 42 cents for the emplove and
Hving oa their rapidly diminishing cents for the bond and stock-
eaviags. holder only account for 63 centa of
"Ooaatructiuu of new lines has al- ■ each dollar earned by tbe railroads,
Met entirely ceased, and for every > but it shows tbe combined interests
aik* of new track that are not ^ *,6:5,000 employes, bond and stock-
C.000 men lose permanent em- holders in the railroads of the Na-
ptoyment and 24.000 people a good liv-1 üolL 0f the remaining 37 cents of
lag. Tbe railroads are purchasing -he dollar, 1 cents go for taxes and in-
Mpplies at the rate of $500,000,000, in- surance. and the balance of SO cents
VARIOUS DEVICES THAT MAKE
FOR COMFORT.
stead of $1J 0.000.000 a year.
"Mr. Yoakum has been speaking late-
ly la Texas and 8L Louis, and urged
there that tbe most important element
la tbe present industrial conditions
was tbe enormous losses ia wages and
the stagnation caused by tbe stoppage
of tbe development of the country.
He has consider^ this phase of the
present crisis deeply."
A reporter of the N'ew York Times
«ought bUn recently at his farm at
ffermingdale, L. I., and asked him
how be believed the railroad men of
the oountry would vote this year. Mr.
Yoakum declined to answer directly,
t>ut said be could at any rate say
what is pressing itself day by day on
the minds of the railroad men. lie
«aid:
'"Hard times are now costing rail-
road employes $25,000,000 a month
or $1,000.009 for each working day.
This decrease of the employes' pay-
rpll is approximately the same amount
as the Government's daily deficit
at Washington. The Government's
deficit of $1,000,000 is shared by the
entire population of 85,000,000 people
while the other $1,000,000 daily loss is
borne by the railroad employes.
"This loss In wages indicates that
the means of living for 400,000 rail-
road men has been cut off, and that
«ot only themselves hut the 1,500,000
persons comprising their dependent
¿families are living out of their sav-
ings of better days.
"I have been asked how the rail-
road men will vote in November.
PrankJy I do not know, hut I believe
I know of what they are thinking.
They are thinking of next Winter's
fuel, clothing bills, and keeping their
children in school. They are wonder-
ing what will be done to remedy the
present Industrial conditions and stop
the appalling loss from enforced idle-
ness.
"Railroad workers are thrifty and
Ihey help one another. Their savings
und mutual bearing of the burdens of
adversity have prevented much suf-
fering up to this time, but they have
greatly reduced their surplus bank ac-
^otfnls, and, when winter comes the
' story will be different unless business
conditions materially improve.
"Tbe more than a million and a
fcalf of former railroad workers have
in mind that one-fourth of their num-
ber are out of Jobs or on short pay.
They are thinking of their lost Jobs,
riot worrying over foreign policies or
tariffs on imports, or how this Gov-
ernment shall deal with the Philip-
pines, and such questions, which the
Cfovcrnment authorities and Congress
must deal with.
"The railroad employes aro more
. Interested In what is going to be done
to start up the work which will bring
back to them regular and permanent
employment. They are tired of seeing
dead engines, Idle cars, neglected
tracks and rusty signs of disuse. 1
■villi not try to say what they think ¡
should be done, but I do know that
they are listening for words of en-
couragement.
-To think what It means In thou-
sand* of homes ia not a pleasant topic,
but wo should look the situation
squarely In the face, and each man
should be pressed to share his re-
H]x>iisibllity in seeking a remedy.
"The campaign orators of Septem-
ber and October must face the coun-
try full of men out of employment.
The stump speakers "will be seeking
votes and the idle will be seeking
work,
"Of what else can the railroad men
t>o thinking except of what caused
the reduction In their Income of $300,-
000,000 a year? They are listening for
those who have suggestions as to how
i o get on the payroll again and at old
•vagos."
"Ilut there are other factors In the
railroad situation?'" It was suggestod
to Mr. Yoakum.
"Thr railroad employe," he replied,
"Is the most Important factor In the
railroad situation from eveiy point
of view. Tho owners of the railroads,
known as bond and stockholders, are
le i in number than tbe omployes and
tiave less at stake. One year ago
there were, «coordine to the Inter-
largely for material and supplies, in
the manufacture of which labor is
the largest item.
"The loss to the entire country on
account of inability of railroads to
purchase supplies is as serious to the
public as tbe forced reduction in the
payrolls. Last year the total amount
of the railroad purchases was one and
a quarter billion dollars. At tbe pres-
ent time they are only buying at the
rate of one-half, billion dollars per an-
num, which at this rate means a toss
to the manufacturers and the general
trade of the country of more than
$750,000,000 a year, or two million
dollars a day. If to this is added the
approximate one million dollars a
working day which the railroad em-
ploye is suffering of this heavy loss,
it is apparent that the business of tbe
country is losing at this rate approx-
imately three million dollars a day on
account of shrinkage directly connect-
ed with railroad operation.
"Do you wonder why the Labor
Commlsslonerof the State of New York
is reporting that one-third of the
union men are idle because there is no
work, or that Jacob SchlfT is appeal-
ing to the city officials of New York
to open up municipal work for their
relief?
"There is another phase of railroad
activity not included in the foregoing,"
Mr. Yoakum added. "It is one which
is seldom mentioned In connection
with figures dealing with employes,
wages and material. I refer to con-
struction of new railroads and more
extensive Improvement of existing
ones to meet the growth of the Na-
tion's traffic. I refer to the army of
men usually employed In this work
and tbe large amounts expended for
supplies, tools, fuel and other mate*
rial, the greater part of which has
been cut oft.
"The railroad employes are well-in-
formed and capable citizens. They
give due credit for the good which
has been accomplished through healthy
reforms within the last few years.
They are not unmindful that proper
regulations to prevent abuses and
to give fair treatment to the public
are necessary.
"There should be no difficulty in
surmising the thoughts of the railroad
man. He knows that one out of every
four of his fellow-workmen is idle or
working short hours. He fully real-
izes tli¿i something Is wrong. He un-
derstands that the man who con-
structs 1,000 miles of railroad gives
actual and permanent employment to
6,000 railroad men, and thereby fur-
nishes the means of living for 24,000
souls constituting their families.
"He is thinking and hoping for bet-
ter times. The vital issue will be tbe
man and the job, and the candidates
of both parties will have to meet It
In both National and Slate Campaigns,
with duo regard to public welfare, at
the same time encouraging full restora-
tion of confidence In the country's In-
stitutions that construction, recon-
struction, manufacturing and general
business may again assume their nor-
mal activities."
Strange Case.
One of the New York hospitals has
a patient—a young athlete—who has
normal vision when lying at full
length, but is blind as a bat when he
sits up or stands on his feet This has
been hla state for six months or so.
The hurt to tbe eyes that brought it
on wits received in a game of basket-
ball. The specialists who are trying to
remedy the mischief done to hie eyes
at that time employ a new X-ray
procesa. "This consists," explains a
New York paper, "of periodic flashes
of the raya—of great Intensity—
against tbe retina, Instead of tho older
method of a steady application of the
rays for a considerable period of time."
Up to Papa.
"Come over to my house."
"What for?"
"Dad aald he was going to, spank
any one that took anything off hl«
desk."
"And did you take something oft*"
"No, but ma did."—Houston Pout
Camping Idea for Care of Meat Will
Be Appreciated by the Practical
Housekeeper — Awnlags
for the Piazza.
The canvas home has become so
popular during tbe summer months
that a decided advanoe has been made
in materials and outfits for camp life.
Many of these devices are worthy of
attention, and recommend themselves
not alone to the lover of outdoor life,
but to the practical housekeeper as
well. The collapsible meat safe is
made of English bobbinet, washable
and extra strong. Circular bands of
wire form a sort of cage, over which
the bobbinet is stretched. Suspended
from tree or beam this safe protects
all meatB from Insects, while every-
thing is left open to the air. The new
folding camp Btoves range from three
to five dollars. There are no lids to
this stove and the fire ia fefl from a
door at the end. The stove is made
of sheet steel, all edges wired and
top-braced. It sits flat on the ground,
and its weight is from 12i¿ to 19 M
poinds. Ovens and aluminum bakers,
which bake and roast when placed
against the side of the Btove, are said
to be satisfactory, An excellent
grate for cooking over coals can be
bought for 75 cents. Made of heavy
wire rods it stands about one foot
high, and when not in use the legs fold
flat and can be easily carried or
packed. Pocket filters are useful, and
their price ia about one dollar.
When choosing awnings for the sum-
mer piazza select the shades that fade
least and then take precaution to pre-
serve them. Whether it is best to roll
up an awning or leave it down during
a rainstorm is an open question. Many
declare that if left down they become
thoroughly washed, and the rain runs
off, taking dust and dirt with it, while
if left up the water settles in the
cloth in little pools and afterward
stains are apt to appear. Of course,
during a windstorm ail awnings should
be raised. Light straw awnings are
very satisfactory used for a screen,
but they seldom last more than one
season. After they are no longer use-
ful for the piazza they can be used to
cover the glaBs on the hotbeds to pro-
tect young plants from too much sun.
A house or apartment can have a
cool appearance if everything is re-
moved that is suggestive of warmth.
Instead of carpets and heavy rugs,
cover your floors with either matting ¡
or rag rugs. Mattings can be easily j
kept free from dust by occasionally j
wiping it off with a damp cloth. At
the windows havo dotted Swiss cur-
tains, and heavy hangings may be re-
placed with pretty cretonnes. All
heavy furniture should be covered.
Have^lenfy of flowers or pots of ferns
about your rooms. The meals can be
served with no table covering except
dollies. In the early morning have the
windows opened for an hour or two,
and then all closed, and the rooms kept
dark until late in the afternoon. This
will keep out the heat as well as dust
After Years Spent in Vain Eftoft.
Mrs. Mary E. H. Rouse, of Cam-
bridge, N. Y., saya: "Five years ago
I had a bad fall and It
affected my kidneys.
Severe pains in my
back and hips became
constant, and aharp
twinges followed any
exertion. The kidney
secretions were badly
disordered. I lost
flesh and grew too
veak to work. Though constantly
rising medicine I despaired of being
jured until I began using Doan's
Kidney Pills. Then relief came
quickly, Aid in a short time I was
sompletely cured. I am now in ex
cellent health." '
Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box.
Poster-Mllburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRECISE.
Miss Sentimental—Tell me, are you
sure, Milton, that I'm the first you've
laked to marry you?"
Mr. Manyack—Do you mean this
present month or do you Include last
as well?
CURED HER CHILDREN.
•Iris Suffered with Itching Eczema-*
Baby Had a Tender 8kin, Too-
Relied on Cuticura Remedies.
"Some years ago my three little
girls had a very bad form of eczema.
Itching eruptions formed on the backs
of their heads which were simply cov-
ered. I tried almost evorything, but
failed. Then my mother recommended
the Cuticura Remedies. I washed my
children's heads with Cuticura Soap
and then applied the wonderful oint-
ment, Cuticura. I did this four or five
times and I can say that they have
been entirely cured. I have another
baby who 1b so plump that the folds of
skin on his neck were broken and even
bled. I used Cuticura Soap and Cuti-
tura Ointment and the next morning
the trouble had disappeared. Mme.
Napoleoft Duceppe, 41 Duluth St.,
Montreal, Que., May 21, 1907."
A Summer 8auce.
When cooked desserts, such as pud-
dings or boiled dumplings, are used
in hot weather, they can be given a
more summery touch by serving with
a fresh fruit sauce.
Mash a cupful of any kind of fruit.
Strawberries make a delicious sauce,
while peaches or apricots are equally
good.
Beat to a thin cream a cup of sugar
and half a cupful of butter and whip
the white of an egg to a stiff froth.
Mix all three ingredients with an
egg beater or perforated wooden
spoon until very light, and serve im-
mediately.
These berry sauces are also good
when poured over sponge cake antf
used as a dessert.
A Daah of Molasses.
Whenever it comes to pies, New
England must take the credit. This
is natural, where a certain dlBh be-
comes a three-tlmes-a-day meal. They
ought to make it good when they eat
It for breakfast.
Summer boarders along the New
England coast have often wondered
why tho blackberry and huckleberry
pies were better there than anywhere
else.
The secret 1b out—the dash of mo-
lasses is put in.
Oreen Corn Pancakes.
Take a quart of grated corn, one
cupful of flour, one oupful of milk,
one tablespoonful of melted butter,
four eggs, one-half of a teaapoonful of
salt. Beat the eggs separately, ad<7
the yolks to the corn, then the milk,
flour and salt; beat well and stir in
very carefully tho well-beaten whites,
Bake on a hot griddle.
Heaven and Karth.
Nothing la further from earth than
heaven; nothing is nearer than heaven
to earth.
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Col. Charles Cooey, the president
ef the American Federation of Aero
clubs, said the other day of an aero-
nautical pilot:
"He is really too absent-minded to
pilot a bs'.loon. He used, you know,
to be a railroad conductor, but he had
to give up the work; he was too ab-
sent-minded for it, too.
"On his train, one day, as he passed
through the cars taking up the tick-
ets, a Joking passenger, instead of
proffering his pasteboard, solemnly
proffered his forefinger.
"Never noticing anything out of the
way, the conductor punched a little
chunk out of the side of the finger
and passed on."
State or Ohio Citt or Toledo. I
Lucas County. ( 5s-
Frank J. Cheney make* oath that he ia senior
partner of the firm ot F. J. Cheney & Co.. doing
business In tbe City of Toledo, County and State
(foresaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOM.AR8 for each and every
ase of Catarbh that cannot be cured by the use of
Uall's Catarrh Curb.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my prcsencc,
this 6th day of December, A. D., 1886.
j —"— j A. W. OLEASON,
( >gAL ( Notary Public.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally and acts
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of tta#
wstem. Send for testimonial*, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. Ok
Bold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Hall's Family Pills tor constipation.
Appreciates Teachers' Work.
One woman says that when her
children bring home their school re-
ports at the end of the month she al-
ways finds five minutes In which to
write a personal letter to the teach-
ers. If there is something that the
children have learned that surprised
her she writes a note of thanks and
appreciation, and if the reports are
unsatisfactory she writes offering to
help the teacher In any way she may
suggest. Needless to say, the teach-
ers are appreciative, aB auy one will
know who has ever taught school.
TO DRIVE OCT MALARIA
" and build up the system.
tbe Old Standard GROVE'S TASTKLH88
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mula Is plainly printed on ofery bottle,
It is simply Qtilnlne and Iron In a tasteless
form, and tho most effectual form. For grown
poopU an4 otlldren. oOc.
In 8elf-Defense.
Him—I wonder why women, as a
rule, talk so much?
Her—oh, I suppose it tires them
less than listening to men's talk.
Hleks' Capudine Cures Headache,
Whether from colds, heat, stomach or
lervous troubles. No Acetanlltd or dan*
erous drugs. It's liquid and acUJmme-
lately. Trial bottle 10c.
¡Oo a* all durggista.
Regular 25c and
Tou may have observed that an of-
fice seeker is a man who shakes the
voter's hand before the election and
shakos the voter afterward.
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WHAT DID JOHNNY MEAN?
Johnny's Pa—See here, young man.
How do you expect to get on if you
never see things? You must look for
things—alwayB keep looking as I do.
Johnny—Gee!
A Hard Blew.
"So Barnstormer's performance of
Hamlet caused a great hit In the coun-
try circuit."
"Yes, a stunning hit."
"Between ourselves, whs2 caused
It?"
"I don't think Barnstormer ever
knew himself what struck him."
Habitual
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May l>¿ permanently overcome ly proper
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remedies, when required, are to assist
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but at the same time expels
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Atterbury, E. B. The Knox County News (Knox City, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, September 4, 1908, newspaper, September 4, 1908; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth178954/m1/2/: accessed May 3, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.