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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07
LABOR AND INDUSTRY
News eff Interest to Workmen, Compiled From All
Sources.
Sources.

deal of complaint about the alleged
hampering effect of the factory legis-
lation limiting the hours Of labor to
"a. This is particularly the case at
Fall River, because of its close prox-
unity to Rhode Island, where legisla-
ton is neither so restrictive nor so
rigidly enforced as it is by the in
spectors of the Massachusetts, state po-
lice
The manufacturers say they have to
compete with an adjoining state, and
also with the South, where labor is
cheap and works all kinds of long
hours. They will explain to you that
the manufacturers control the legisla-
ture Of Rhode Island, and when labor
becomes too insistent there they throw
it n sop in the form Of piece Of re-
strictive legislation, but, with the tacit
understanding among themselves that
it shall have no punitive clause in 1t,
and shall not in any case be enforced.
The mills Of Fall River, however. with
only an exception or two, pay divi-
dends, and several Of them very excel
lent dividends.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

up on the track right before him on
the hoodoo bend, just In time to re-
verse the engine and bring the great
train with sickening shock to o qu!v-
ering stand only hairs breadth be-
tween him and a wicked gap In the
rails.
And there they found Annie lying
along the track, with bruised face and
bright hair notified with blood. A
pair of hobo wretches. intent on re-
venge for some stern measures Of
long-suffering trainmen, had removed
the ties and loosened and twisted the
rails; had struck Annie cruel blow
and flung her lantern down into the
abyss before they ran for their lives.
Then Annie, with fainting hands,
but strong will, had united her apron,
lit it with matches from her blouse
pocket, watched 1t kindle, waved 1t,
and prayed-and knew nothing more.
In soft morning sunshine Annie
opened her eyes with that peace which
sometimes comes in moments Of utter
weakness. She looked into the face
Of Joe, her husband, and saw that 1t
was full Of worshipping love.
Live, my precious wife," prayed Joe
Fielding. ''live and forgive"
Liver" said Annie. IT think I
could not die now!"-The Pacific
Mon th1v
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

Superior Court Judge Griffin at Sc
attic, Oregon, decided the recently
passed ten-hour law, intended to limit
the hours of employment of women in
stores and factories, to be unconstiu-
tional. The defendant, local dry
goods store, demurred to the complaint
on the ground that the statute was
class legislation and that it deprived
person of his property without due
process Of law, it being contended that
the right to enter into contract was in
itself property. The State gave notice
of an immediate appeal to the Supreme
Court.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07
Good Argument for Unions,

What is considered in labor circles
as the strongest argument in favor of
trades unions ever published Is con-
tanned in a table of vital statistics
compiled by President G. w. Perkins
OF the cigarmakers' union. The article
covers period Of ten years, and gives
the number and causes Of death of
members of the organization in that
time. OF the reported deaths. in 1890
it shows that 40 per cent were due
to consumption and lung trouble at
tributed in large measure to long
hours and unsanitary conditions in
workshops. In 1895 the percentage OF
those who died of consumption was re-
duced to 35, decrease of IA per cent,
and this was again reduced in 1900
to 33 per cent, decrease of 16 per cent
in ten years. The average length of
life of members of the organization has
increased six years within decade.
what is considered even more remark
able is the fact that the length OF
lives Of wives and mothers of mem
bers has increased eight years within
the same period.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

It's a truth as old as the soul of things
Whatever We sow we reap
It's the cosmic law that forever springs
From the unlmagined deep.
'Tis shown In the manifold Borrowings
or the race: in rcnorse with its secret
stings:
That he who grief to his brother brings
In his turn some day shall weep.
To the man who hears his victims cries
And hardens his heart at the sound
At last a Nemesis dread shall rise
From out of the void profound.
Who sows in selfishness, greed and hate
Shall gain his deserts in the years that
wait.
For the slow and remorseless wheel OF
Forever turns round and round.
II ye give out of mercy and love anu
light.
The same shall return to you;
For the standards of right are INFINITE
And the scales of the gods are true
BY its good or evil each life Is weighed;
In motives and deeds is Its record made;
In the coin We pay ye shall be repaid
When your wages at last fall due.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07


This commission Is charged with the
duty, not merely of aiding the peaceful
settlement OF disputes, but with the
task of devising working system OF
which corporations and labor unions
can officially and effectively get to-
gether as the representatives OF the
great industrial forces Of the COM
munity. In his remarks before the
conference, Mr.. Schwab said that he
was in favor of labor unions II they
we're organized on a proper basis. 1t
ls to be hoped, and the very tempera-
ment and spirit of Mr.. Schwab 5usti-
ies the hope, that he will soon take
broader ground than that. If the very
best results are to be accomplished
(and the opportunities this time are
extraordinary, the "if" must be taken
out and the principle of organization
unqualifiedly recognized. Mr.. Schwab
represents capital; he represents cor
porations. Why should he say when
labor unions are organized on proper
basis? Suppose the labor leaders
should say: We are in favor of cor
porations if they are organized on
proper basis. Mr.. Schwab and his
friends would promptly reply: 1t is
not for you to say the basis upon
which corporations should be organ
lied. That is our affair; we are re-
sponsible for the success OF this Or
ganization, not you. If we have some
bad features in corporations, 1t is your
privilege and right to criticize it and
suggest improvements, but you are not
responsible for the organization of the
United States Steel Corporation. La
borers can say exactly that to Mr..
Schwab.
The mistakes of labor organizations
such as Mr. Schwab referred to, and
the mistakes Of corporations such as
he referred to, will be eliminated, not
by attacking either corporations or
labor unions, but by bringing the best
intellectual ability and the greatest ex-
perience to bear upon them both. and
the surest way to do that Is, first OF
all, to recognize the principle of the
right of both to exist. Let that once
be generally recognized and the rule
adopted that all questions of policy
between the unions and the corpora
lions shall be subjects of mutual con-
sideration by equal representation OF
both in one common body, and the
best results may confidently be ex-
pected. Magazine.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07
Growth of Labor Federation.

Secretary Morrisons report for the
year 1901 shows an unprecedented
growth of the American Federation of
Labor, 364 900 members having been
added to the rolls of affiliated unions.
and the total membership of the Fed
Grafton now being more than 100000
waseworkers. Connected with the body
there are at present 81 national and
international unions, 20 state branches.
S27 city central councils, 1893 federal
labor unions, and $50 local trade unions
which have no national bodies. Eight
hundred and twenty-eignt organizers
and business agents of the federation
look after the interests of these unions
and report every month to the general
headquarters.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07
Homes. Conferences Needed.

At the recent conference of the Ma
tional Civic Federation in New York,
Mr. John Mitchell, president OF the
United Mine Workers, said that, al
though he had taken part in as many
strikes as any man Of his age. he had
never known a strike which could not
have been averted If the employers
and their men had met in honest con-
ference before the strike was begun.
The court of labor appointed at the
New York meeting is intended to pro-
mote such conferences as Mr.. Mitchell
had in mind. 1t is to be permanent
tribunal to arbitrate such labor dis
putes as may be submitted to 1t. pre-
cisely as The Hague tribunal was or
ganized to arbitrate between discord-
ant nations and there will be GER
tain moral benefit from the mere fact
of it's existence, even when 1t is not
called upon to act.
But there Is something better even
than arbitration of disputes, and that
is the adjustment Of rising disagree
ment before the issues have been so
drawn that one side or the other must
give up something before compro-
mise can be reached. 1t may be that
the chief use of the new court or COM
mittee will be in inducing employers
and employed to come together for a
frank consideration of each others
position before either has taken the
first hostile step.
Composed Of leading representatives
OF capital and labor in equal numbers,
with third group Of eminent and dis
interested citizens holding the bal
ance of power, the new committee may
we'll command the confidence of both
sides in labor disputes. 1t will be
agreed on all hands that the work
which it is intended to do is desirable;
the conditions under which the COM
mittee was appointed and the spirit
manifested at the New York confer
ence indicate that it is practicable. 1t
may not solve the labor problem, but
It is an important step toward solu
ton; and just so far as employers and
workmen, with or without the direct
aid of the committee, talk over their
differences before ordering strikes or
lockouts. the waste and rancor OF a.
Dor wars will be avoided.-Youth's
Companion.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07
New Depot for New York.

A great terminal station for New
York and New Jersey street railways
is to be built west of Sixth avenue, on
the blocks between Christopher and
Leroy streets. The purchase of prop
erty already has begun.
The new tunnel will need nearly two
whole blocks for its Manhattan ter
minal and the right Of way under sew
eral more. The tracks will rise from
the tunnel at the Manhattan end to the
surface of the street on gentle in
cline. This will be constructed on the
two blocks to be bought for the ter
minals.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

Michael J. Coyne, New York po-
lioeman, saved five lives at a fire. He
isn't likely, however, to be regarded
as half as much Of hero as he might
have been il he had waved flag some
where and shot few men to death.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

Another cure for consumption has
been discovered, involving a liberal
use of electricity. The trouble with
consumption cures is that in their
practical work they bear too close e
resemblance to smoke-burners and
street-car fenders.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

Paris undertakers are grieving over
a great decrease in their profits. 1t
seems that the doctors have been in
sisting on more than their usual sew
enty-flve per cent share Of the profits
of the unholy conspiracy.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

Nine. Sarah Grand has received a
$4,000 necklace for telling American
women what poor creatures their hus-
bands are. The husbands deserve all
Nine. Grand's sarcasm for handing out
that $4,000.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

Secretary Wilson of the department
Of agriculture, ought to be continued
in Office long enough to make good on
his claim that the finest tea in the
world can be grown in the United
States.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

The death of a Boston man from
over-exertion in playing ping-pong is
announced. That is no reflection on
the game. Out West many man has
died suddenly at poker.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

An aged Ohio colored pessimist has
quit work to live in tree. He re-
fuses to come down for anybody who
is not lineal descendant of Davy
Crockett.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

King Edwards coronation robe is to
be las bright as golden cloud" both
inside and out. And so the old saw
that every cloud has silver lining
has its teeth badly dulled.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

The American clock is to be foun!
in the most remote districts of Siam
The easy-going natives do not care TO-
the time part of it, but they valu'
highly the alarm attachment as
means of Frightening of nocturnA
devils.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

A Kentucky man has been sent to
jail for having thirteen wives. He
should have remembered that thir-
teen is unlucky and stopped with a
dozen.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

From Patagonia comes the report
of a new animal to which has been
given the name Of "hymchy." The
female will of course be known as
hereby" and the united family as
themchy."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

There will be some lively arguments
when Great Britain and Japan under
take to convince Russia that their
offensive and defensive treaty applies
to Manchuria.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

The man who offered himself for
vivisection has aroused so much hos
tile comment by his action that he
feels all cut up about it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

The United States raises only one
fifth of the sugar it consumes each
year, but 1t always has the necessar.
coin to procure the other four-fifths
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

Verify. current criminal history is
considerably more thrilling than yell
low journalism or Dick Turpin litera-
ture.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

The baseball umpires are alread.
begging for more protection against tn
dusty dubs at the bat.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

Every maritime nation laughs at
Cur merchant marine, but when they
think of our war marine they sudden
ly grow polite.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

The question Of equitable taxation
is another one of those questions that
will never be settled until 1t is set
tied right.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07
The Are Limit.

The question of the age limit in force
on a number of railroads has caused q
good deal of discussion among labor
men. Many of the unions themselves
discriminate against old men, and sci
an age limit as low as 40 years. After
that age men will not be admitted as
full-benefit members, but are taken on
payment of small dues and given trade
protection only. They are denied all
beneficial features which the younger
members are entitled to. These ruler
have been in force in some unions fos
forty years.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

There are now half million men,
bers of the French Legion of Honor.
The habit is getting altogether be-
yond control.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07
KANSAS

New York anarchists call Prince
Henry the picked Heinrich" yet he
Is not sour.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

Mr., Cleveland has regained hi
health. He had to, for the duck season
is approaching.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

Sir Edwin Arnold has written a poem
on the new isthmian canal treaty. Nat.
urally it is in flowing meter.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

There Is talk of starting a must,
trust. Are they going to grab the cool
songs away from the common people
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

President Schwab, it is a pleasure
to note, was not too proud to make a
call on King Edward.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

Boston people use 1T gallons O
water day per capita. Some Of
accidentally gets drunk.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

The Standard OIL company's new div.
idend of $2O,OO0,0 900 is a pretty good
showing for the light of other days.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

Russia, you will note, is butting into
the European butter trade with its
usual getthereness.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

Paterson probably is annoyed be-
cause it had such big fire without
losing single anarchist.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-07

Quarrel Among Manufacturers
Among the proprietors of the textile
>5tries in the Feat there Is scod
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-13
GEORGIA MINSTRELS.

Someway or other it always
happens that the Judicious adver.
Using succeeds. Judicious means
many things. Some people better
never advertise. This can be said
Of many shows. Some attractions
better never advertise. Managers
who are not honest, whose adver.
tisements mislead and whose shows
dlsappoint, they had better let
advertising alone.
The managers of Richards &
Pringle's Famous Georgia Min.
strels endeavor to advertise nothing
but what they can show. They
are in class by themselves, being
the only recognized negro min
strels that play the first class
theatres and cannot afford to mis-.
lead their patrons.
Some show people are careless
in their statements. They become
so used to writing "biggest, y
"grandest," greatest" "best, -
and "world's largest, that they
can only think in superlatives.
They mean to be honest, probably
are. They are merely careless,
and failure il the price of careless
ness.
Go to the Vendome Opera House
on Friday, Dec. 10Th, and judge il
the Georgias are over advertised.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-13
KNIGHTS OF HONOR NOTES.

The annual election of officers of
Iberia Lodge No. 1856, Knights Of
Honor, was held on Tuesday,
December I'd, and the following
were selected to serve during the
year 1903: G. w. Widney, Past
Dictator; s. A. Benthall, Vice.
Dictator; L. P. Reynaud, Assist
ant Dictator; Max Levy, Reporter
G. l.. Widney, Fin. Rep; A. E.
Decourt, Treasurer; Leon Le-
Marie, Chaplain; Homer Dupre,
Guide; Q. j. Boutte, Gr.; T. J..
Burnham, Sen. /; Jno. A. French,
Leon Lemaire and Aristide Boutte
were reelected Trustees. The
Installation of the Officers elected
will take place on January goth,
1908, and a committee has been
appointed to arrange for refresh
mens to be served that night.
The records of the Lodgs show a
net gain in membership since
December last and with the splen
did financial showing of the Order
during 1902 they hope to have q
much larger gain before the end OF
another year. Four applications
were presented at this meeting
which will be passed upon and
initiated early next year.
The Trustees were instructed to
act for the Lodge in making ar.
rangements for the leasing of q
hall. The ten year lease for the
present quarters will expire during
the coming year, and it is hoped
there will be no difficulty in again
securing it for that length of time.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-13
PERSONALS.

A very enjoyable "Anagram"
party was held at the beautiful
home of Capt. I. A. Bell, east end
last Wednesday evening. The
party was given in honor Of Miss
Fay Barney of Pittsfeld, Illinois,
neice of Capt. and Mrs. John T.
White, who has been transferred
by them to our sunny cline, where
she will now reside. Miss Barney
has a pleasing aud charming per-
sonality and will be popular here.
The elegant parlors of Mrs. Bell,
were beautifully decorated for the
occasion aud many guests assem-
bled to pass . pleasant evening in
which games, music, dancing, and
oongenial conversation whiled the
hours away rapidly. Tempting
and elegant refreshments were
served and highly appreciated by
all. Those present were Misses
Annie Lee Fitch, Matte Barnard,
Lizzie White, Miss Harrison, Nina
Barnard, Jessie Fisher, Marie Pa.
tout, Ria Schwing, Mcconnell,
Leocade Leblanc, Agnes Leblanc,
Fay Barney, Susie, Maggie, aud
Annie Bell. Mesdames, j. P.
Russell, Henry Giles, Charles Pro-
vost, T. w. Muller, A. B. Murray
Messrs. r. L. Freeman, DR.. j. W.
K. Shaw, Fred Schwing, John
Schwing, X. d. Southwell, DIR. T.
NJ. Dupuy, DR.. Harrison, A. B.
Murray, DR.. j. II. White, Charles
Provost, Henry Giles.
The Young Ladies Afternoon
Euchre Club was entertained by
Miss Cessa Fuller this week. Those
present were Misses Stella and
Lucie Estorge, Mathilde Renoudet.
Sylvia Decuir, Laura Sorrel, Leo
cade Leblanc, Cora Labyche,
Marie Patout, Marian Daspit, Lou
Degeneres, Cessa Fuller. The
guests were Misses Mistrot aud
Onarato. The gentlemen present
Messrs. Edwin Broussard, Louis
Pfster, Robert Perry, Ed Degen.
eres, Sylvio Broussard, Rober,
Haase, Henry Suberbielle, A. j.
Cammack, and Drs. White, San.
ders, Conrad, Daspit, Dupuy. The
ladies frst prize was won by Miss
Sylvia Decuir; second, by Miss
Mistrot. DR.. Mile Dupuy cap.
tured the gentlemen's first prize
DR.. Daspit winning the second.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-13

Mr.. J. l.. Onorato, the we'll
kuowu real estate man from New
Orleans, took in our town las
week, he was here to attend tn
christening of f. J. Carstens, Jr
the infant son Of DR.. W. f. Car
tens, for whom he stood as god
father.
Miss Maud Carstens entertained
informally last Friday night il
honor Of her guest, Miss Onorato
Of New Orleans. Guessing OF
advertisements was the feature Of
the evening. The prizes were wor
by Miss Onorato, Mr.. E. Brous
sard, Miss NJ. Patout and Mr.. L.
Landry.
The Ladies Afternoon Euchre
had its regular meeting at the
home of Mrs. Henry Smith. Mrs.
Paul Suberbielle was the lucky
winner of the first prize, Miss
Cessa Fuller, the second, and the
guests prize was won by Miss Lou
Degeneres.
Miss Minnie Mccullough, of
Galveston, is the guest of Mrs w.
Biles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Dupre left
Tuesday for Galveston to visit
relatives.
Miss Annie b. Matthews re-
turned to New Orleans after a
pleasant visit of three weeks as
the guest of Miss Lois Benthall.
Mrs. Il. p. Carstens and little
son, Carl Sloan, left Thursday for
New Orleans to visit Mrs. Il. f.
Clerc.
Miss Lizzie Devalcourt and Miss
Nina Barnard have removed to New
Orleans and will make their home
with Mr.. 7. w. Muller, who has
also removed to the City,
DR.. w. j. Emmer left Wednes-
day for New Orleans with a patient
for the Charity Hospital.
Prof. &. w. Peters was in town
last Monday.
Miss Eva Morgan, of Jeanerette,
visited our city to enjoy the Par
mentier concert.
DR.. A. G.. McGowen and Mr.. II.
w. Hewes, of Jeanerette, were here
on legal business Wednesday.
Mr.. G. B. Lloyd, architect and
builder of Jeanerette, gave us a
pleasant call last Thursday.
Miss Jennie Hurd, of Jeanerette,
took in the Parmentier concert last
Monday night.
Hon. Robt. Martin, of "Petite
Paris" was here last Monday on
legal business.
Mr.. r. II. Morrell was in town a
while this week.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-13

-Morgan's Louisiana Il Texas
Railroad and Steamship Company
will sell tickets from all stations
to all Sunset stations in Louisiana
and Texas and return Dec. 23d to
18th, and Dec. 31st to Jan. LIST,
1908, with return limit Jan. Sd.
1908, on account of holidays, at
rate Of one fare plus ten per cent
whore rate is % or more and at
ono and one-third fare not to
exceed 1880.