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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-11

In discussing the recent decrease in the
earnings of the Santa Fe, President Rip
ley said:
THE falling off was due to a change in
the class of traffic which passed over our
lines. During the months when the de-
crease occurred. we were doing an i'm
mense business il live stock. That class
of traffic is not nearly so profitable as
some other kinds of freight ] anticipate
that when the earnings of the year arc
figured up. will make as good a show
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-10-11

to remain on strike until the mine own
ers grant them some concessions, and
while the reports Of these meetings
came pouring in to Wilkesbarre, Presi-
dent Mitchell dictated a letter to the
president of the United. States, in
which he gave his answer to the propO-
sition that the strikers return to work
and trust to have their condition i'm
proved through an Investigating COM
mission.
What the answer Of the miners chief
is he refused to divulge, but itfs diff
cult to conceive that with the replies
Of the local unions piled around him
he could do otherwise. than respectful
ly decline the presidents proposition.
Mr.: Mitchell sent HIN letter 10 Wash
!ns.on .ssI ssfefs, hs hat from % a1s. lns
noon, accompanied by the three dis
trict presidents, left for New York.
His mission there is also a secret. A
rumor spread that settlement was in
sight. Mr.. Mitchell and his colleagues
would not say whom they expected to
meet.
Busy Day for Officials.
1t was busy day for the miners
officials about headquarters. From
early morning until late Wednesday
night the returns came in constantly.
Later the corps of newspaper corre-
spondents stationed here were invited
to examine the reports, and none was
found that was not couched in firm Ian
guage.
Briefly stated, the resolutions in
these reports affirm the confidence of
the men in the integrity and judgment
of their president, praise President
Roosevelt for his efforts to end the
strike, denounce the presidents of the
coal carrying railroads for their al
legged abuse of the chief executive at
the conference in Washington, de-
nounce the employment of the coal and
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-10-11
COAL OPERATORS.
ARE THE ANARCHISTS.

The daily press is supporting the
miners this time more than ever. The
following from the St. Paul News, asks
who the anarchists really are:
The colossal egotist, President Baer,
who says he is one of Gods stewards
on earth, before the face Of the presi.
dent Of the Unitd States brands the
miners as anarchists.
Let us see.
It was the miners who offered arbi,
tration.
1t was the operators who demanded
muskets.
1t was John Mitchell who spoke of
industrial peace.
1t was President Baer who declared
for war.
It was President Baer who told the
president of the United States to at.
tend to his own business and let the
operators attend theirs, and then
asked for troops to end the strike.
Who, then, are the anarchists?
Is it not q crime against society for
the strong to crush the weak?
An archy Of greed at the top of So
ciety is as dangerous as an anarchy
Of poverty at the bottom.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-10-11
GOOD MOTHER JONES
ON MINERS SORROWS
Florence Nightingale" Of the Miners Tells lmpassionate
Story Of the Serines Of the Oppressed Break
the Spiri Of the Women by Evicdng Them From Their
Shacks

IF Christ came to America" took ad-
vantage of the best university educa-
ton the country affords, then went
into the anthracite and West Virginia
mining regions he never would be able
to write a book which could properly
convey to the minds of its readers the
horrors that surround the lives of min
ers. The human tongue cannot tell of
the miseries that blast the lives of
those who earn a living in the bowels
of the earth, nor of the sufferings of
their unfortunate wives and children.
My hair is white and Lam burdened
with the weight of many years, but
while I have strength enough left to
use my voice it will be lifted in be.
half of those miners whose lives have
been ruined and who have been made
slaves through the avarice of those
who not only believe but declare boldly
they have divine right to the earth
and the fullness thereof
A woman of small stature, credited
with having spent three-score years and
ten on earth, spoke as above. Her hair
is white, but her form is erect. Fire
flashed from her eyes and her voice
trembled with emotion as she told of
her experiences withSthe miners.
II have spent years with them," she
said. II have lived in their homes, have
partaken of their scant, coarse fare
have wept with them by the deathbeds
Of their loved ones, have shared their
sorrows, but alas, I cannot say that
&c
known in the mining regions of West
Virginia, as far as the miners and
their unfortunate families are con-
cerned."
The speaker was Mother Jones, the
idol of the miners, who have spent the
greater part of her life in an effort to
organize them and improve their con-
ditions. She is lecturing III several
towns on the conditions of the miners
in the anthracite regions of Penn
sylvania and in West Virginia.
Any reference to West Virginia rous-
ed the champion OF the miner s.
When asked q ia the ret
= = - kli q:
How do they 'iivds sIlney done i've
they exist. Harriet eRBeecher Stowe nev. !.
er drew picture Of slavery that COM
pares with the conditions of the miners
in West Virginia. The wage slavery
Of that state is the blacklist page in
American history. I tell you, you peo-
pie in the north can't realize the
amount of human misery that exists
among the unfortunates with whom
I have made my home for years.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-10-11
liant things and call names.

liant things and call names.
Mitchell was terribly in earnest, but
under complete control.
There was no disposition to indulge
in fancy labor talk for effect.
The president has spoken many
times of the splendid manner in which
Mitchell conducted his part of the con-
ference. Since then he has learned
that Mitchell is just as much of man
of business for his organization as
Baer is for his railroads and coal COM
panies.
Mitchell is playing the game to win.
With him the president of the United
States is a factor, just as Mr.. Morgan
is factor-as Mr.. Hanna was factor
once and may be again. Carefully and
cautiously, he weighs the extremity of
the country and it's effects; the distress
of the miners and what they may do,
and the implacable hatred of the cap,
italists for his union and how best to
break their resistance. He is not an
enthusiast, nor a fanatic, but a plain
business man in charge of the miners
union. To preserve his organization
and get more pay for it's members is
just as much his business as it is that
of President Baer to break the organ
ization and pay lower wages. Mitchell
gets $1,000 Il year and less when a
strike is in progress. He could earn
ten times as much If he would accept
other positions in commercial life.
Mitchell can be swayed by senti-
ment no more than Morgan can be
moved by prejudice. Mitchell has no
desire to help Roosevelt. He only
wants to use him to win. If politics
were to be considered, doubtless he
would prefer to aid Hanna. If he is to
stop now without important results,
he must see his way to be in shape to
begin the fight again with powerful
laws on his side. He knows the power
of trusts to prevent these laws. At
Brainerd Mr.. Dahin has succeeded in
organizing several new unions. He has
the teamsters in line with fifteen men,
bers, and hopes to have the tailors soon
under the banner Of their International
union. The Trades Assembly there is
composed of an able and active set of
men who are working harmoniously to-
gether in the interest OF labor. In COM
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-10-11
GOOD AT BRA|NtRD
TRADES ASSEMBLY THERE RAISES
LARGE SUM FOR MINERS.
Have Other Cities Of the State Out
done in Concert recefpts-Every
body in Town Turns Out to Help
the Miners-Will Hold Ratffica-
Organipation Work.

When it comes to giving a concert
for the benefit of the striking miners,
the labor men of Brainerd have their
brothers in the larger cities of the
state completely outdone. Last Fri
day evening grand concert and ball
was given under the auspices of the
Brainerd Trades and Labor Assembly
and the net receipts amounted to 1913.
The concert of local talent was most
excellent, and the dance was largely
attended. In a letter to the Labor
World, our organizer Mr.. j. B. Dahin
says that the people Of Brainerd ad-
mire that great man, John Mitchell
for his brave and able stand of last
Friday, and when the poor miners win
there will be grand blow out at
Brainerd.
President Mitchell made quite an
impression with Mr.. Roosevelt. Nit
chell was the one man at the confer
ey,ce who was never disconnected or
ratified. Quick as flash he say his
opportunity and brought his oppo-
nents to bay with a proposal just when
they did not want to meet it. He maze
them lose their temper and say petu-
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-10-11

Will the miners win their strike? !?
They cannot afford to lose. Organized
labor cannot afford to have them lose.
They must not be forced back to work
through want. Now is the time when
every man must do his duty. The pub
lie, and all those who believe in fair
play; who stand for justice and hu-
manity should give their might towards
the relief of the miners. The Labor
World has raised $157 in month.
Some unions have subscribed literally.
Others have appeared to be Indifferent
Some business men have been more
liberal than some unions. Over at
Brainerd they raised 1924 in an enter
tainment. We repeat what we have
selseWhere said, that The striking min.
ers and those dependen upon them
must be supported, If not on better,
than at least on bread, that their man.
hood may be maintained, and their
struggle if necessary continued.
Organized labor, and many sympa-
thizers, are splendidly responding to
the appeal for financial assistance, but,
DIS CdIl Uc "cll ullucI oIOOu, 1dI &c CA
penditures are involved in maintaining
the needy miners, their wives. and
children, even in the commonest neces-
saries of life.
Remember and make all checks pay
a BILE to A. v. Johnson, treasurer Of the
Labor World Miners Aid Fund.- and
send same direct to this office.
Na>ue of tho c+rika
Unless President Mitchelrs hurried
visit to New York bears fruit, the end
of the Mine Workers strike seems a
long way off and the prospect Of suf-
ficient coal being mined to satisfy the
public demand is extremely poor.
Every local union Of the miners or
ganization throughout the hard coal
belt held special meetings, either Tues
day night or Wednesday, and resolved
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-10-11

How are the miners housed?" she
was asked.
Housed? Housed, did you say?" she
cried. why, cattle may have decent
roofs over them, but the shacks they
call homes among the mines of West
Virginia would not be tolerated in the
worst sections Of your city. They are
are not houses-they consist of six
boards, bundle of shingles and half a
pound of nails. Such are the homes
the West Virginia miners when they
are working, but many of them at
present have only heaven for roof
and the ground for a pillow"
"The coal operators do not propose TO
let the strikers indulge in the luxury OF
board roof, and men, woman and
children have been driven out to die
on the mountain sides. At Piney>
Ridge three weeks ago I saw a mother
with her babe, 6 months old thrown
out of the shack called home by the
officers of the law. An old, gray head
ed grandmother was thrown out with
them
''The feeble cid grandmother took
the babe on hen lap and with tears
streaming down her cheeks said: my
poor babe, how soon they have begun
to persecute you!'
Three hours later the babe died un-
der Gods sunlight. I could recite hun
dreds of cases just as bad as this.
They thought they would break their
spirits when they threw them out Of
the shacks, but the woman and child
rem in many cases have been giveu
shelter in barns and the men can live
on the mountain sides until the fight
is won.
THE children are the worst suffer-
ers, 'she continued, land their suffer-
ings prompt some of the strikers to
seek employment elsewhere. Just as I
started for Iowa one of the strikers
came to me and said: Mother,
would like to stay and fight, but I've
got twins months old and I'm afraid
I'll have to go and get work some other
place 80 can buy matted milk for
them or taaey,lI de = g on etay ~
ket,
to lowa II saeIl tbo0llffs ! ma ~ lbney
which i 5wilisend to you and you can
buy matted milk for the babes Tears
ran down the cheeks of the poor fellow
as he grasped my hand and said: If
you'll do that mother, II stay and fight
to the end. They can't lick us.
1.-The miners will win. They have
come to the conclusion that hey might
as we'll starve striking as working and
they will stick to the last"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-10-11
BLACK CHOCOLATE CAKE.

Half cup of grated chocolate, gill
Of milk, half a cup of brown sugar.
Boil these together until as thick as
cream and let cool. One cup of brown
sugar, half cup Of butter, two beaten
eggs, two-thirds Of a cup of milk; van
lila flavoring. Mix we'll, beat In the
boiled mixture, add two cups of -four
sifted thoroughly with heaping tea
spoonful of baking poWs1er. Bake in
layers, and when cool put together with
boiled frosting. Or you may bake the
cake in a. loaf tin and cover the loaf
with chocolate icing. IL. aT..,, ~
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-10-11

to semi i-decency and pave the way to
their ultimate control.
The election of Democratic lower
house will lead inevitably to the con-
stitutional amendment that shall give
us election Of Senators by the people.
1t will take away from the trusts the
seats in the senate, some of which they
occupy and . majority of which they
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-10-11

parison with other towns of the state,
Brainerd is leading according to popu-
lation all other cities. This has been
accomplished in less than six months,
anr simply because everybody is doing
some work there.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-10-11

iron police, thank all organizations
and citizens throughout the country
for the financial assistance given, and
denounce Gov. Stone for sending troops
here.
Nearly all the resolutions contained
a sentence to the effect that the men
will remain out though all the troops
in the United States were sent here -
until they are granted some conces-
siOnS.
General Situation Unchanged. {.
Additional troops for this region
have not yet arrived and the general
strike situation remains unchanged.
The coal company officials have moth
ing to say, beyond the fact that they
are awaiting, Developments. ~ q. *-.
#IIss There ssno increase the shipnnent
=.
produced. No violence was reported
yesterday, and, in. fact, very little since
the troops were stationed here. Spec
ulation as to whether the presence Of
all the troops will increase the coal
production is still indulged in.
The production since the Ninth regi-
ment has been in this valley has not
increased. And if the resolutions
adopted by the local unions today in
dicate anything, it is not likely that
much coal will be shipped to market for
some time.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-10-11
MINERS DESIRE
ASSURANCE BEFORE
TERMINATING STRIKE.
TEXT OF PRESIDENT MlTCHELLS LETTER
DECLINING TO ASK MINERS TO RESUME


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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-11-27
pacity OF 100, 900 feet of lumber a day.


Contractors Mourant & Watson are
moving the fine residence of o. G. Fenla-
son on Fifth and streets on the adjoin-
ing lot to the property which was recent.
ly purchased by Mr.. Fenalson.
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. church
are making fine progress with their fair
t, be held in the near future. The la ii, 8
have large collection of fancy and use
full articles which will be put on sale.
Chris. andersen recently made trip
to San Fraucisco, and was repaid by sew
eral orders for spars. He has camp at
Mack's logging camp near Elma. which
consists of fine body Of timber suitable
for his purpose. Mr.. Endersen is gen.
JUS in the making Of spars.
On Wednesday, November IL, Mr.. J..
q. Morris of this city, and Miss Amanda
Carlson, of Ollala, WASH, were married
at the home Of the groom's sister Mrs
Mcdonald, GIG 14th street, Tacoma,
Wash. The bride has large number of
friends in this city. Mr.. Morris is yerv
popular and is the crack pitcher OF the
HoQuiam ball team. .... .....-....
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-11-27
HUMPTULIPS

r. J. Northup has been appointed U.
S., land commissioner at Clearwater.
A very pleasant dancing party was
given in Walkers new house at AFFORD
last Saturday night.
The we'll at the school house has been
completed. Sufficient water was found
at depth of q feet.
Mrs. B. 7. Loomis has been very sick
this week, but is now much improved,
and is able to be around.
The new organ that has been ordered
is in dispute before \its arrival. Some
claim it is Sunday School property, while
others contend that it belongs to the
common school.
The end of the homesteaders troubles
is not in sight. Lew Woods, the pro.
moter Of the present strife has had his
CLAIM jumped, and now it is limited that
perjury will be an important factor in
the conflict
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-11-27
ABERDEEN, WASHINGTON THURSDAY NOVEMBER a. 1902

porate connections make it impossible
for him to feel any interest in the tri-
umph of a real democracy. took charge
of the party machinery and destroyed
the party's chances at time when re-
publican dissentions gave hope of
victory.
In Wisconsin, when the reorganizers
dropped the money question to please
the gold democrats and then lodged i'm.
perialism to please the corporation re.
publicans who were allenated by La
Follette's reform tendencies. the demo-
cratic party was badly defeated.
In Pennsylvania, where Patterson was
nominated on platform confined to
state issues, the republicans rolled up an
enormous majority, thus proving what
ought not to need further proof. namely,
that national issues cannot be ignored
even in the presence of important state
issues.
The same experiment was tried in
Michigan with the same results.
In Minnesota the republican candi-
date for governor profited by his fight
against the railroad merger and scored
a victory against a splendid democrat
who led the democratic ticket. Ex.Gov-
ernor Lird, by his personal popularity,
saved the Minneapolis district to the
democratic party.
In Colo ado, South Dakota, Utah,
Washington, Idaho and other western
states the people were originally repub-
lican; they were driven away from that
party by its position on the money ques-
ton, but many Of them have been drawn
back by the improved conditions which
have followed an increase in the world e
supply Of gold, and the gold democratic
papers have furnished them an excuse
by constantly Boosting that the reorgan-
izers had captured the democratic party
the two factions Of the gold party thus
working together in the interest of the
republican party as in 1896.
The fight in Ohio attracted wide.
spread attention because of the promi
nent part taken in it by Mayor Tom
johnson Of Cleveland. The opposition
Of John r. Mclean and the treachery
of tire Cincinnati machine increased the
republican majority, but Johnson has
too much confidence in the justice Of his
cause to accept this defeat as final. He
has alreldy renewed his declaration O
WAR. ana viii Yet win his fight for {
more equitable distribution of the bur
dens of taxation.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-11-27
OAKVILL.E

Sam Boyer, Porter's stalwart constable,
was in town Wednesday.
Frank Liesner has bought new en-
CINE and boiler to be put into his saw
mill.
Miss Cory, who has been sick at the
Hotel Glover for some time was able to
20 to her home in Chehalis last week.
The children of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Will
son and their friends, gave them quite a
pleasant surprise Saturday evening, Nov.
18th. it being the location Of their china
wedding.
Mrs. J. W. Carey, OF Aberdeen, was
with her husband, the manager OF the
Oakville Bargain Store, a couple of days
last week.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-11-27
A Startling Surprise.

Very few could believe in looking at
A. T. Hoadley, healthy. robust black
smith Of Tlden, Ind, that for ten years
he suffered such tortures from rheuma'
tism as few could endure and live. But
a wonderful change followed his taking
Electric Bitters. 1.-TWO bottles wholly
cured me-" he writes, "and l have not
felt a twinge in over year." They re.
gulate tho kidneys, purify the blood and
cure rheumatism, neuralgia, nervousness.
improve digestion and give perfect health.
Try them Only Scots. at Splits Drug
Co.'S drug store.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-11-27
THANKSGIVING.

Thanksgiving Day! Your voices raise
To God on high in hymns of praise.
The fruitful yield
Of vine and field
Has frightened all our earthly ways.
Give thanks to God who rules on high
For welcome rain and sunny sky,
For peace and love
Praise God above,
And all His mercieS glorify!
Thanksgiving Day! Praise God and Sing
Till every vale and hill shall ring.
Thanksgiving Day. From work apart
Let mankind come. From field and mart
Let anthems rise
To pierce the skies
To prove the thariks within each heart.
Give thanks to God for mercieS shown,
And kneel today before His throne.
For peace and joy
Without alloy
The loving Fathers kinship own.
Thanksgiving Day Let ev'ry voice
Show how our grateful hearts rejoice.
Thanksgiving Day. Forget not those
Who know naught save life'S bitter woes.
Be not delayed
Give them the aid
That brother unto brother owes.
Lift up the brother bowed by care,
Divide your blessings everywhere;
The highways scan
For fallen man
Who needs the help that you may share.
Thanksgiving Day! Give from your store
To aid the hungry, sick and poor.
Thanksgiving Day. From distance wide
Let loved ones come to sit beside
The festal board
Whose joys afford
Long hours of love whate'er betide
Give thanks to God for earthly ties;
For love that beams in shining eyes.
Sing songs of praise
Until your lays
Are echoed back from vaulted skies.
Then at Gods throne kneel down and pa,
Your homage this Thanksgiving Day.
will N. Maupin.