The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1904-10-28

apart from all political consideration,
The Wceeworker endorses the candi-
dacy of John e. Miller, fusion nominee
for member of the legislature from
Lancaster county.
Mr.. Miller MS citizen and business
man needs no introduction to the peo-
ple OF this county His character as
n citizen is above reproach; his sue
cess az business man is an inspira-
ton to young men who are seeking to
make @ success in life.
But there is another phase OF MT.
Miliers character that The Wagework-
er desires to discuss, and upon which
1t will base it's advocacy OF Mr.. Mil
ler's election as a legislator. The rea-
sons impel!ing The Wageworker to
this course are purely industrial, and
have their inception In the principles
cspoused by labor unions the world
over. IL is because it believes that
John r.. Miller is entitled to and
should have the votes Of all union men
and union sympathizers that The
Wageworker espouses his candidacy.
No biographical sketch OF Mr.. Mil
icr will be undertaken at this time. for
none is needed. He was poor boy
with only the schooling that could be
obtained in n country school. He be-
gan working for himself when early in
his "tecns," and embarked in business
for himself through unforeseen circum-
stances. He was clerking in store.
and his employer sought to dispose
OF the stock to the best advantage.
Mr.. Miller was selected TO take charge
OF the stock. and showed such business
ability that the business was continued.
with himself as the managing partner.
Today ne is the managing partner OF
one Of the largest retail stores in the
west
This. we believe, is sufficient upor.
this phase OF the situation. And now
to tho reasons why The Wageworker
urges his election through the support
OF union men and union sympathiZers.
For years the LABOR unions have
been advocating the shorter hour
working day. and Retail Clerks unions
have undertaken to secure decreased
hours and closed stores on Saturday.
The firm Of Miller & Paine is the
only retail firm in the city OF Lincoln
that closes Its door on Saturday even
ings.
THE question OF profit or loss new
er entered into our Saturday nigh;
closing plan" said MIR. Miller to The
Wageworxer. 1--WE believed that ii
was the right thing to do; that it was
due our employees, and that it was in
line with modern tendencies. We
have never regretted the move, have
no intention OF ever abandoning the
bic to even try to estimate whethe.
it has been profitable or otherwise. We
are satisfied"
Certainly every union man who is
striving to bring about the shorter
working day should entertain kind
ly feeling for business man who talks
and acts like John f. Miller
What is your attitude toward la
Dor unions?" asked The Wageworker' Z
representative.
I'VE have never had the union prob
lem squarely confronting u.s." replied
Mr.. Miller. Therefore what / mas
say is based merely upon observation
| believe not only in labor's right to
organize, but that it is labor's duty
to organize for mutual help and pro-
lection. That labor organizations have
made mistakes will not, l presume, be
disputed by the most radical union
man. But all of us make mistakes
and out of their mistakes | believe Ia
Dor organizations are profting."
Would you oppose the organization
OF q Retail Clerks Union in Lincoh?''
was asired of Mr.. Miller
mo, indeed. On the contrary, 1
would give encouragement to the
plan. Some time ago-I 10 not recol-
lect how long-I understood that ma
tonal representative of that organiza-
tion was in the city. l never met him
and to my knowledge he did not con
: fer with anyone employed by this firm
But hearing that such movement was
under way I spoke to our Mr.. Stickley
and told him to put no obstacles in
the way, and II any of our employees
approached him on the subject to en-
courage their becoming members OF
the organization"
would you encourage the organiza
tion?' asked The Wageworker repre-
sentative.
81 would" was the brief and frana
reply made by Mr.. Miller.
So much for Mr.. Miller's position
on the union question. Certainly that
position appeals to every genuin>
union man.
The Wageworker's representative