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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-26

ployment there as a railroad brake
man and continued in this capacity
until January, 1896, when he came to
Iowa and entered the mines at Hite-
man. His first connection with la
Dor organization was in 1890 when he
joined the United Mine Workers Of
America at Shawnee, Ohio. He held
his membership in that organization
until he had been on the railroad one
year when he Joined the Brotherhood
of Railway Trainmen. When he
came to Iowa there was no union of
any kind of the miners in the state,
SO he held his membership in the
trainmen's order until March, 1898,
when thru the efforts of themselves
and other miners of Hiteman, a con-
vention of miners was held in Oska-
loosa, and the present organization,
of which he is now president, was Or
ganized. He was elected to the office
of president in the local union at
Hiteman when the organization was
formed in 1898, and was elected vice
president of district No. 10 in August
of the same year. He was chosen
delegate to the national convention OF
mine workers, which was held in
1AceoDuA ., IL oouudly, lcOV, duu was
then elected member of the Nation
al Executive board. He retained
this position one year and during that
time conducted the strike in the
states of southwest Missouri, Kansas,
Arkansas and the Indian Territory.
During the strike he gained ma
tional reputation by coming in con-
tact with the federal courts. He was
arrested for contempt of court and
sentenced to serve three months in
jail and pay one hundred dollars fine
and the costs of the case. He served
thirteen days of this sentence and
was released by the circuit court
which overruled the decision of the
lower court.
He was a candidate for the national
vice-presidency in 1900 but was de-
feated by T. L. Lewis, Of Ohio. In
February, 1900, he was elected presi-
dent of district No. Is, which position
he now holds.
At the national convention held in
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-26

when but two years of age. One year
later he removed to Missouri, remain
ing there one year when he crossed
tn line into Iowa, of which state he
has ever since been a resident.
He completed course in the COM
mon schools receiving thoro drilling
in mathematics and other branches.
At the age of twenty-three years he
began to work in the mines at Sey-
mour and has ever since continued in
that particular employment.
He joined the miners organization
at Centerville in 1894 and
continued a member until the
organization went to pieces. He
next joined the local union at Mystic
in March 1898. He was charter
member of the union and was chosen
as financial secretary and member of
the executive board. He was reflect
d to the office of financial secretary
for three consecutive terms and at the
expiration of the third term was chos-
en- recording secretary. For two terms
he was president of the organization.
He was also a member of the execu-
tive board, serving in the capacity of
secretary and president, covering a
period of thirty-two months, having
been reelected five times.
Mr.. Street has represented the local
union of which he is member in all
the important conventions since the
organization. He was a member of
the conference which convened in OF
tumwa February 49,. 1899, and was a
member of the scale committee. He
was delegate to the conventions held
at Centerville January 2, February IL
and March 8, 1899, the first named be-
ing the first joint convention which
agreed upon the adoption of the eight
hour work day west of the Mississippi
river.
8 He was elected to represent the ma
chine men and leaders in the arbitra-
ton suit heard by Judge Fee March IS,
1899. He was sent as delegate to
the state Federation of Labor, held in
Ottumwa, May 16, 1899, to the state
convention at Oskaloosa August IA,
1899; to the national convention of the
United Mine Workers Of America held
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-26
Pennsylvania miners become better
Afternoon Session.

Afternoon Session.
After the convention had come to-
gether at 1870 p. m. the secretary
read the minutes of the morning ses-
sion, which were approved.
1t was decided to have the union la
bel printed on the proceedings of the
convention hereafter
j. +. Byrne, of this city. state organ
lzer for the American Federation of
Labor, made a short address on the
union label and the wisdom of buying
union goods. He also. distributed a
quantity of literature advocating the
union label.
The report of the committee on con-
|stitution was then taken up. 1t was
announced that the committee had
found so many points in the constitu-
ton which needed amending that it
was decided to select the more suita-
Bile parts of last years constitution
and using these, write new consti-
tuition. The new constitution was
then read and the convention took up
the work of adopting it, piece by piece
The following preamble to the consti-
tuition explains the objects Of the or
ganization.
1t must be conceded by all that coal
has been potent factor in the devel-
opment of all other industries, and has
played an important part in spreading
civilization. Therefore, believing
that those whose lot it is to daily toll
in the recesses of the earth, producing
this most valuable commodity, are en-
titled to fare and equitable share of
the wealth they produce, we declare
the following to be the objects of our
organization:
/. To secure compensation fully
compatible with the dangers of our
calling and the labor performed.
2. To establish our right to receive
our pay in lawful money, and to abol-
ish the truck store system.
8. To secure all necessary appli-
ances for the preservation of the health
and lives of the mine workers.
A. To enforce existing laws, and
when needed secure the enactment of
new laws in the interest of mine la
borers.
5. To demand that eight hours
shall constitute days work, and that
all coal be weighed before being
screened.
6. To secure weekly payment of
wages.
Z. To use all honorable means Of
maintaining peace between ourselves
and our employees, resorting to a
strike only when all peaceful means
of adjusting difficulties have failed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-26
O. Ge a Natures AntIaote
SSA va WsM FOR
49, ~ Natures pelsons,

is the only cure for Poison Oak, Poison
Ivy, and all noxious plants. 1t is COM
posed exclusively of roots and herbs. Now
is the time to get the poison out of your
system, as delay makes your condition
worse. Don't experiment longer with
salves, washes and soaps-they never cure.
Mr.. S. M. Marshall, bookkeeper of the Atlanta
4GaD Gas Light Co, was poisoned with Poison
OAK. He took Sulphur, Arsenic and various
other drugs. aud applied externally numerous
lotions and salves with no benefit At times the
almost blind. For eight years the poison would
break out every season. His condition was much
strproyed after taking one bottle of S. s. S., and
few bottles cleared his blood Of the poison, aud
ali evidences Of the disease disappeared.
People are often poisoned without
knowing when or hew. Explain your case
fully to our physicians, and they will
sciseerfally give such information and adj
vice as yuu reqaite, without charge, and
we will send OF the same time an interest.
ng book on Blood and Skin Diseases.
The SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA, GA.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-26
SATURDAYS SESSION.
oskaIoosa Gets the Next Meeting
81 Over All Competitors,

The next annual convention of Dis
strict No. Is, United Mine Workers of
America will be held at Oskaloosa.
This was decided shortly before adj
journment of the present convention
in this city this morning. Four cities
Des Moines, Oskaloosa, Abba and
Ottumwa-were placed in nomination,
Abba being the only one from which
a written proposition had been receiv-
ed.
These four cities were voted upon.
On the first ballot Ottumwa received
smaller vote than any other place
and was accordingly dropped. Al
bla was dropped after the next ballot
and the field was left open to only
Des Moines and Oskaloosa for the fin.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-26
John p. White.

John P. White. secretary and treas
urer of District No. 10, United Mine
Workers of America, was born in Coal
Valley, ILL.,, February 20, 1870. He at
tended the public schools of that place
until he was fifteen years of age when
he entered the mines and has been con-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-26

tinuously connected with that indus
try ever since. He has been an ac-
tive member of the United Mine Work
ers of America ever since that organ
ization was first introduced into Iowa.
He has always been firm believer in
the principles of trade unionism, new
er hesitating to defend the principles
set forth by the craft, no matter what
the cost, and at all time being ready
to lend all assistance in his power to
help those struggling toward that
end. He has been aggressive in all
of Iowa's undertakings to promulgate
the United Mine Workers of America,
believing that all hope of the miners
and all laboring men lies in a pro-
gressive organization. He has been
twice elected to the important position
of secretary and treasurer of this dis
trict.
Personally Mr.. White is a deep
thinker, a forceful if not eloquent
Speaker and is kindly disposed toward
his fellow men. He is ever willing
when possible, to help those less for
tunate than himself He believes in
a thoro education and spends the most
of his time in acquiring such knowl-
edge as will be of benefit to him in bet
tering mis- craft and to make more
worthy representative of their inter-
|ests. He is staunch worker and
never swerves from the instructions
given him by his constituents.
Edwin Perry.
The subject of this sketch was born
in Wales, in the year of 1854, of hum
BILE parentage. He commenced work
in the mines at a very tender age, his
father having died from the result of
injuries received in the mines when
ne was but six years of age, leaving
himself, younger brother and sister
dependent upon their own resources.
He emigrated to this country in the
year 1869, locating in the anthracite
coal regions of Pennsylvania. Suisse
quently he removed to Iowa in the
Iyear 1876 and has resided in Oskaloosa
continuously to the present
His first connection with labor Or
ganization was in 1871, when he be-
came member of what was known as
the Workingmen's Benevolent asso-
citation of Pennsylvania, under the
leadership of the once renowned mar
tyr, John Siney, now deceased.
In 1880 he became member of the
Knights of Labor and was elected sew
en- consecutive terms as state secre-
tary and treasurer of the organization.
During his official connection with the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-26

At nearly three score and ten Mrs.
Galen Humphrey was fighting against
odds when the grip attacked her: but
she took DR.. Miles Nervine, and now
her neighbors in Wareham, Mass. re.
mark on how Well she is looking.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-26

The friends of Mrs. L. Denison will
he pleased to learn of her recovery
from grip, at her home in Bay City,
Mich, thru the use of DIR. Miles Merry.
inc and Pills,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-26

Among the victims of the grip cpl
demic now so prevalent, f. Coyle is
now recovering at Canton, o., by the
use of DR.. Miles Nervine and Pills.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-26
PERSONALS.

Mrs. e. P. Green has recovered from
an attack of the grip at Canaseraga.
N. Y, by tue use of DIR. Miles Pain
Pills.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-26

w. e. Nihells, of st. Louis, Mo-, who
was down with grip, is reported much
improved. He used DR.. Miles Neryine
and Pills.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-26

After an illness of five weeks from
the grip, Mrs. Harriet Jackson is
again about and looking fine She be-
gan taking DR.. Miles Nervine after
the fourth week Her home is in
Bowling Green, Mo.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-26

Prosecuting Attorney Charles L. De.
Waele, who has passed the three-score
mile stone. had a time with the grip:
but when seen at his home in Ros.
common, Mich, the other day, he said
DR.. Miles NervIne was what cured
him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-26

Everybody says that J. w. Udy is
looking splendid since his recovery
from the grip at his home in Des
Moines, Iowa. They all knoy. that DR..
Miles Nervine and Pills was what
cured hin.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-26

the pleasure of forming the acquain-
lance of a large number of prominent
men in the ranks of labor; among
them being such men as James Bur-.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-26

almost as soon as the little blisters and
pustules appeared the poison had reached
the blood, and will break out at regular
intervals and each time III more aSsra-
waited form. This poison will loiter in the
system for years, and every atom Of it
must be forced out of the blood before you
can expect perfect, permanent cure.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02
Now Is the Time

to purity your blood and get your
system in a perfect condition for the
approaching summer. Rex Tea is
the one thing that will do it. 1t
cures constipation, regulates the
kidneys and liver, purities the blood
and beauties the complexion. All
druggists are authorized to refund
the money in any case where Rex
Tea fails to do what is claimed for 1t.
25 cents per package.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02
1T rs FINISHED

The great Cloudcrott lodge has
been completed, formally opened
and Offering an incompatible eruis
Inc, under the management of Mr.. J.
J. W. tleber, proprietor of the
famous Hotel Sheldon of El Paso
Tex.
You want an enjoyable summer.
You want to get away from the op.
pressiveness of the city and the low
attitudes. Go to Cloudcroft, NM.
300 feet elevation. On the SUNNI,
of the loftiest peak OF the Sacramen.
to mountains. ll9 miles northeast
OF I'll Paso. Wonderful scenery,
Tennis courts and Golf links, dane.
ing pavilion. In fact everything de.
sired and expected in an np-to.date
healthful summer resort.
Cloudcroft Is known az ths
breathing Spot of the Southwets. >
There is but one way to 90 com.
fortably and quickly. But one wa,
to avoid more than
ONE CHANGE.
OF cars; but one way TO enjoy reclin
ing chair cars, seats free) and sleep
ing cars all the way through daily Il
FL Paso. That way is Via the Texa.
& Pacific Railway.
More information by letter or de
scriptive literature may be had o.
any ticket agent or
.ayad L. P. TURNER,
qenerai Passenger aud Ticket Agen
Dallas, Tex.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

Moore's Piluies are q guaranteed
cure for all forms OF Malaria, Ague,
Ohills and fever, Swamp Fever, Ma
larial Fever, Bilious Fever, Jaundice,
Bilionsness, tetid breath and . tired.
listless feeling. They cure pheums.
Iism and the lassitude following Blood
poison produced from maiafial pole
onip2 No Quinine. No Arsenic.
ACIDS or Iron. Do not ruin stomach
or teeth. Entirely tssteless. Price
5Oc per box. DR.. O. O. Moore Co.,
No. 3l0 North Main Street, st. Louis.
Mo. Sold by W. b. Frame, City
Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02
Quick Relief for asthma.

Miss Maude Dickens, Parsons,
Kans., writes: 81 suffered eight
years with asthma in it's worst form.
had several attacks during the last
year and was not expected to live
through them. began using Foley q
Honey and Tar and 1t has never fail
ed to give immediate relief" Bon
ner & Bonner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

You assume no risk when you buy
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. City Drug
Store or f. J. Ramsey will refund
your money If you are not satisfied
after using IL. 1t is everywhere ad-
mitted to be the most successful
remedy In use for bowel complaints
and the only one that never fails.
1t is pleasant, safe and reliable.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

Oklahoma does not take kindly
to the proposed railroad COLOMBIA.
ton Of Indians. Oklahoma pre-.
fers the average native born citi.
zen of the United States of Ameri
ea.-Ex. Yes. it seems so regard,
less of color.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

~ am indebted to One Minute
Cough Cure for my present good
health and my life. | was treated in
vain by doctors for lung trouble fol-
lowing la grippe. took One Min
ute Cough Cure and recovered my
health" Mr.. e. II. Wise, Madison,
Ga. City Drug Store, w. B Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02
Stockmen's Association.

A special session of the Chic.
asaw Stockmen's Association will
convene at Sulphur on July A. All
members of the association are re-
quested to be present and bring
their friends along. There will be
roping and riding contests and
various other entertaining features.
Sulphur has promised all a gala
time. o. f. HALEY Sac
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

1t lie easier to keep we'll than get
cured. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
taken now aud then. will always
keep your bowels in perfect order.
They never grippe but promote an
easy, gentle action. City Drug
Store. w. b. Frame. '@
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

Is your liver tired? Does it fail to
do its duty? II so, don't neglect its
call for help A few doses OF Her
bine may save you a spell of sick
ness. Herbine is the only perfect
liver medicine. 1t cures chills and
fever. Price soc. City Drug Store,
w. b. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

After the first the Holdenville post
office becomes a presidential office
and thore is lively scramble for the
appointment.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

OuIbs
FL. CHENEY & Co., Props,
Toledo, Ohio.
We, the undersigned have known
f. j. Cheney for the last is years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and
financially able to carry out any obli-
cations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Drug
gist. Toledo, o.
WALDfNo, KHAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggist, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken inter
pally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists, Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

The lack of energy you feel, the
backache and run down condition
generally, all mean kidney disoader.
Ooley's Kidney Cure will restore
your strength and vigor by making
the kidneys well. Take no substi-
tute. Bonner & Bonner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02
Prize Eating Contest,

"They had an eating contest the
other night at Pin Hook school
house
"Who won?"
"Ben Splutters-he ate nine head
OF cabbage"
"Din't 1t make him sickg"
"No. He took spoonful of DR..
Cald wells Syrup Pepsin. That pre-
vents stomach trouble of any kind
they say" W, b. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

To eradicate worms from the sys-
tenn give the child plain, nourishing
food and Whites Cream Vermifuge.
The result will be, the worms will
disappear and the child become
healthy and cheerful. Price 25c.
w. B. Frame, City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

When a man hates the other man
the worst, 1t is for the least reason !;
whom woman loves a man the best,
1t Is when he is the least worthy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

Eve probably made the snake
mighty mad, only he didn't let on i,
by telling him she knew he had a
good heart, even though he pretend
ed to be such of cynic.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02
Fruit Jars.

Well, we've got 'em, aud that
amt all, we've got a car load, so
we can sell cheaper than anybody
else. Our stock includes fruit
jars. jelly glasses, rubbers and lids
23tf SPRAGINs 4 Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

Whites Cream Vermifuge not only
effectually expels worms, but is un-
equaled as a tonic, and a certain
and permanent cure for chills and
fever in children. Price 25c. w. b.
Frame, City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

There will be grand celebra-
tion at Gainesville. Tex, on July
4 and 5. to which everybody is
welcome Col j. w. Ownby is
registered to be present and de-
liver an Grafton on this occasion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

A. o. blanchard, West Bangor, N.
T., says; II have been troubled with
kidney disease for the last i've years.
Have doctored with everal pbvsi-
clans and got no relief until I used
two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure.
Bonner & Bonner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

There is certain way girl Axes
the lamp when girl is going TO call
on her which she calls lust enough
lit
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

To Cure Chile or Msisr's In -Four Days.
Take Quinoria. AL druggists are
authorized to refund the money in
any case of chilis, fever or malaria
it fails to cure. Price 25c per pack
a0a
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

One desperate bidder bid $4,000 for
80 900 900 in new city bonds of Phil
adelphia Just a week after the plum
derers took over the city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

Those who i've on farms are liable
to many accidental cuts, burns and
bruises, which heal rapidly when
Ballard's Snow Liniment is prompt
ly applied. Price 25 and SOC. W,
b. Frame, City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

To Cure Dyspepsia and Indigestion.
Sour stomach or Heartburn, take
Rex Dyspepsia Tablets. All drug
gists are authorized to refund money
If they fail to cure. Price soc per
package,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

The piles that annoy you SO will
be quickly and permanently healed
II you use DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve, Beware OF worthless coun-
terfeits. City Drug Store, w. B.
Faame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

A bad complexion generally results
from inactive liver and bowels. In
all such cases, DeWitt's Little Early
Risers produce gratifying results
w. B. Frame, City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

All that farmers in Oklahoma have
to do is to stand at the edge of their
farms and call for men to work.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

An exchange says: 1t has been
discovered bv some mathematical
geezer that dogs are as liable to go
mad in winter as in summer. A
crowd of boys chase or tin can a
dog, he becomes overheated and q
few scared people cry rabbies. But
it is a safe plan to muzzle all dogs
in hot weather and kill all unmuz-
lied ones.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

There was a dance at Tulsa Friday
evening. Even this hot weather can
not keep the young folks from en-
ioyment.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

"Johnston's Sarsaparilla is ,he most powerful
blood purider known. Use It, and keep your
blood pure; Quart Bottles"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

Women are such a puzzle to men
because they are so much of puzzle
to themselves.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-02

About 800 members OF the Kansas
City Colony association have decided
to seek homes in the Indian Terri
-iOry