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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-25

right Of self-government is laughed at in GER
tain quarters. It Is denied in others. The
principles Of the Declaration of Independence
have just been declared by distinguished
citizen of Massachusetts to be obsolete. The
democratic party should assert the right OF
popular self-government. In republic this
is the right preservative of all rights. II the
people lose to monopoly or corruption or trusts
or oligarchy this right then the real republic
dies, whatever forms remain. Here Is the
strength of the democratic party. A fail
ure to realize and act upon It Is weakness.
The platform of the democratic party IL In
the making. 1t will be written by the people
or by certain welldefned, smooth-spoken gen.
tlemen holding briefs for special interests.
We confess to a belief in the light Of the
people to govern themselves anG as corollary
to this belief in the right Of the members Of
a political party, the rank and file, to write
their own platform. When this or that danger
to the perpetuity of republican institutions is
pointed out it Is wall to remember thst {.
denial of the right Of the people to govern
themselves or an attempt to defeat tho exer-
else of this right is the worst Of dangers
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-25
POPULAR sELF-oovERNMENT.

In view of the criticisms to which popular
self-government has lately been subjected even
in our own country, the Plattsmouth Journal sees
the necessity for a strong re-assertion of this
principle in the democratic platform of 1908:
A century and a quarter s.ster the Ameri-
can people fought for and obtained the right
to govern themselves it seems somewhat odd
to hear this right questioned. Yet this is
the state of affairs at the present time The
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-25
NEW YORK STRIKE SETTLED

Just now there is a great building boom OIL
ermination of the building trades strike, which
asted nearly year. A settlement has just been
made after prolonged negotiations between the
Building Trades Association and the Brother,
lood of Carpenters. William 3. Curtis thus states
he terms Of the agreement
Under the agreement the non-union car
penters who have been employed by members
of the Building Trades Association have been
organized under a national charter into the
Greater New York Carpenters Union, and
are to have the same representation in the
New York district council as the old carpen-
ters unions. All carpenters are to receive
$3.50 for an eight-hour days work. and double
pay for overtime until January /, when the
wage scale is to be revised, and a revision is
to be made annually after that. All ques
tions hreafter arising are to be submitted to
arbitration; walking delegates are to be adj
mitted to all buildings and non-union labor is
not prohibited when union labor can not be
procured; but the same wages must be paid.
This agreement, / am told, is unique In the
history of labor organizations, but 1t has been
assented to by thirty-two different trades
unions. The day after it was signed plans
were filed with the building department for
more than 100000 worth of new buildings
mostly small ones, and at the present rate
permits to the amount Of $56,0O0,00O will be
issued during the month Of May. The most
of this goes into apartment hotels and tene-
ment houses, but does not INCLUDE the new
Pennsylvania station. ~
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-25
WHAT WILL ROOSEVELT DO?

The American Standard Of Frankfort, Ind
agrees with The Independent that Charles J
Greene, because of his railway affiliations Shoul,
not be appointed judge Of the United States
court of appeals, and adGs:
So far, The Independent is right and it
is to be hoped that the president will not
appoint him. But what sufficient proof has
The Independent editor that Mr.. Roosevelt
"leads"-or is fit to lead-in that movement?
Perhaps before he is given the leadership
it would be well enough to see what he does
in the matter of that judicial appointment.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-25
CAUSES OF THE CHICAGO STRIKE

So much has been written from the employ
ers' point of view regarding the inception of
the Chicago strike that an explanation from the
workers side regarding the causes leading to
the present contest are of interest. A writer in
Tomorrow says:
The teamsters strike originated through
the National Wholesale Tailors Association
failing to keep their agreement with the
garment workers. At conference held No
yember IS, the employers asked that all ex-
listing contracts be considered null and void;
and further stated that they wished to make
a new contract which would be broader and
more liberal than the existing one, and which
would regulate the wages and hours as the
future business condition might demand.
The employers evidently were much dssatis-
fed with their first agreement
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-25

THE EDITOR WISHES TO DOUBLE THE
CIRCULATION OF THE INDEPENDENT BY
AUGUST 1. IF EVERY OLD SUBSCRIBER
WILL GET ONE NEW SUBSCRIBER THE
WORK WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED. WILL you
DO YOUR PART?
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-25

The editor OF Public Opinion thinks the rea
.emedy for railroad evils is to enforce existing
avs and to improve the personnel of the Inter
state Commerce Commission
Secretary Moody's ruling that congress
has the power to control railroad rates, Sec
rotary Taft's support of the administrations
rate commission scheme in his speech to the
international railway congress, the presi-
dents several speeches on the questicl dur
ing his return journey from the western wilds,
all point to the most vigorous campaign
when congress meets. Secretary Morton is
apparently the one recalcitrant in the cabinet
AS railroad man he sees the danger of gov
ernmental rate control, namely, that it will
stultify all attempts at delicate adjustment,
by frightening the rail- Dads into keeping
every rate as high as possible for fear lest
the government commission press the figures
down too far for safety At present a rail-
road often orders a low rate to stimulate
trade in an undeveloped locality With gov
eminent control, the railroad would not dare
follow such a policy. Doubtless Secretary
Morton, from his personal experience with
the Santa Fee, is also aware that the great
railroad evil is not high rates. but dscrimi-
mating rebates. He is furthermore aware, if
the reports are true, that the antrebate laws
have not been adequately enforced. The real
remedy for railroad evils is to enforce the
existing laws. The way to enforce those
laws is to put their administration in the
hands of men capable of enforcing them. The
weakness of the existing situation lies in
the poor personnel of the present Interstate
Commerce Commission.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-25
MAY Is. 1905

It has been repeated to you that rates are
not made with reference to any known prin-
ciple. Distance is little considered, the cost
of service is little consulted. These railway
men have with great candor declared that
rates have been made and will continue to be
made with reference only to their view of the
welfare of the territory which their lines
supply. That means that the rates have
been and will be SO adjusted as to afford the
largest revenue to the railway companies.
It means that the railway companies have
exercised the power, and insist upon its con-
tinuance, to take away the natural advant-
ages of one state or locality or city and con-
fer them upon another state, locality or city.
It means that railways have assumed the
prerogative of determining the kind and
extent of traffic that shall be carried on be-
tween different parts of the country. It
means an artificial business life, based upon
the discretion and judgment of the railway
companies"
We may think it dangerous extension
of governmental power to give authority to
fix railway rates, but in the interest of fair
play as between not so much individual
shippers as between communities and states,
is it safe and wise to trust ourselve, wholly
to the tender mercies or the arbitrary de-
cisions Of the railway managers. As things
now are, they can make or unmake the pros
perity Of what place they will.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-25
Gle Nebrasko Independent

The National Wholesale Tailors' Associa-
ton was asked by the garment workers
whether they would agree to have the differ
ence in dispute arbtrated. NO. came their
reply Then the question was asked the Ma
tional Wholesale Tailors' Association whether
they would honor the existing contracts And
they again replied, mo" Then followed the
lockout and the information to the employees
that when they came back to work they must
come as individuals, and not as members OF
the union. That was q direct effort to an
initiate the union.
In a few weeks the state board of arbi-
tration conferred with the garment workers
and were informed that the union was willing
to submit the matter to them, or any other
fair board of arbitration. Then the state
board of arbitration called on the National
Wholesale Tailors Association, and were in
formed by that body that there was nothing
to arbitrate This proved to be the climax
of discord which resulted in causing 5000
garment workers to be idle since the fore
going date, November IS, and now
brings the International Brotherhood of
Transfers Of Chicago to their support, there
by making Chicago the fighting ground.
The writer suggests national board of ar
bitration to whose decisions both parties in the
conflicts between labor and capital shall be
forced by state authority to accede, and adds:
Should there not be permanent national
board Of arbitration with authority to analyze
infinitely the differences between warning
factions of this kind and make an honest
settlement of the trouble, which both parties
would be forced to accede to by state au-
thority and get to honest labor? Instead OF
killing people, running business, creating
lasting hatred between our citizens, and
squandering money and time that can not
be recalled? The hand of justice can settle
this problem without policeman's club and
an armed strike breaker, and the quicker our
citizens realize this truth and forbid this
riotous nonsense just so soon will an arbitra-
ton board be formed with authority to settle
all these questions which may rise from time
to time, intelligently and honestly to all con-
cerned. Both parties have rights ascertain
them and give them as justice dictates.
The Pittsburg Leader halls with satisfaction
the visit to Chicago of President Samuel Com
pers, president of the American Federation o.
Labor:
Mr. Gompers is an old hand at the bust
ness of dealing with labor disturbances and
it is a reasonable certainty that if there are
any means of adjusting the present difficulty
he will find them out and see to it that
they are applied. In nine cases out of ten,
strikes and the disorders growing out of
strikes, go on indefinitely because of sheer
perverseness on both sides which prevents
their endeavoring to understand one another
and to find common ground on which to meet
and settle their differences. Mediators fail
because they are generally out of touch with
all the contending parties and unable to win
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-17
HEALTH CERTIFICATES
REQUIRED OF TRAVELLERS
Tickets to Points in South Are Sold
but Railroads Refuse Respon-
sibiIity for Delay

If, in travelling through the southern
states man with shotgun pokes Its
muzzle in your face and asks you to
show health certificate, with which
you have failed to provide yourself and
your journey is probably ended, do not
blame the railroads. In notice sent
out yesterday information is given that
they will not be responsible.
The notice states that until further
notice tickets must not be sold to
Memphis, Tenn, except to passengers
holding permits issued by the Memphis
board of health. This rule may work
nicely for those who short time ago
left that city with certificates, but the
Angeleno who wishes to visit Memphis
is placed in quandary as to how he is
to fulfill the requirement
1t is stated in addition that through
tickets may be sold by way of Menu
phis to points beyond, but only to pas
sengers holding proper health certifi-
Gates. The same rule holds good IN
regard to travel through the states of
Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Ala
bama, Louisiana or beyond, all tickets
sold being subject to delay.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-17
Mrs, Tutt Entertalns

Mrs. j. e. Tut of Hotel Netherlands
entertained yesterday afternoon in
honor of the announcement of the en-
gagement of Miss Isabel Works,
daughter of Judge John D. Works, and
Richard Burritt of Waterbury, Conn.
Mrs. Tut was assisted in entertaining
by her daughter, Miss Margarent Tut,
and Mrs w. ]. Hunsaker. Luncheon
and cards furnished the means of
amusement to the guests, while the
untangling of seemingly endless
chain of ribbon, at the end of which
we're handkedchiefs presented to the
guests, formed Miss Works chief oc-
cupation. Emblems of the Girls Col
legiate school were used in the decor
ations and prizes of hand-painted china
were given to the winners at cards.
Among those present were Miss Con-
stance Britt, Miss Hunsaker, Miss
Florence Hunsaker, Miss Young, Miss
Katherine Potter, Miss Agnes Bethune,
Miss Hazel Benton, Miss Bette Rid
dick. Miss Florence Stetson and Miss
Ernie Ferguson.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-17
vIoksr..crawford WeddInn


The most notable wedding Of the
week took place last night at the home
Of Mrs. j. " vickers, 624 West Twen-
ty-eighth street, when her daughter,
the beautiful Miss Anna Vickers be-
came the bride Of Clarence Harrison
Crawford of La Grande, Ore. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Hugh X. walker Of the Emmanuel
Presbyterian church and was witnessed
by only the family and few intimate
friends, most of whom were sorority
sisters Of the bride or fraternity broth
ers of the groom at Stanford uni
versity. AS the bride entered the hall
and took her place before the altar
erected at the foot Of the stairs, Low
lnsky's orchestra played the wedding
march from Lohengrin. During the
ceremony Evening star" was played
and Mendelssohn's wedding march was
given as a recessional.
Miss vickers was gowned simply in
white messaline with point lace and
her flowers were bride roses. Miss
Clara Vickers, who acted as maid Of
honor wore a light green dress. The
bridesmaids, Miss Sue Carpenter, Miss
Anna Scott and Miss Agnes Smedley
Of Denver, wore white gowns and car
ried bouquets of ferns. Mr.. Crawford
was attended by Arthur Cooley as
best man. Mr.. Cooley, who is fra
ternty brother of the groom, has been
his close companion for years and
came half across the continent to be
present at the wedding. Immediately
after the wedding breakfast, Mr.. and
Mrs. Crawford left on wedding jour
ney, which will ultimately take them
to La Grande, Ore, where Mr.. Craw-
ford has business interests.
Under the direction of Miss Waite,
the decorating of the house was car
ried out to the most minute detail
In the hall at the foot of the stairs was
arranged an altar hung above with
wedding bells of tulle, the bannisters
forming a convenient support for a
mass of ferns interspersed with white
roses and carnations. over the dais,
formed, was a canopy of tulle and
ferns. Plans for the wedding break
fast included every room in the house.
The brides table was decorated with
ferns and roses. In the smoking room
were Japanese palms and lanterns,
while in the dining room green alone
was used in the decorations.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-17
PUBLIC JUDGMENT ON STRIKES

It may be accepted as a rule that labor strike will
succeed 1t deserves to succeed and will fail if It de-
to fail Experience proves the correctness of
that conclusion.
Examine the history of strikes in the United States
and the rule will be found fit almost invariably The
few exceptions result from abnormal conditions
strike that deserves to succeed always has the
backing Of public sympathy The of public opinion
is guided by considerations of equity and Justice When
labor issue before that bar is examined and
decided it's merits. And when public Judgment is
passed such issue the die is cast for or against
the strikers.
There is appurtenant feature of the strike which
has been passed upon time after time at the bar of
public opinion, but which strike leaders strangely
ignore That the unfarness of the so-caled sympa
thetic strike. good illustration of its operation is
afforded in the pending local strike of union carpenters
Workers in certain planning mills instituted strike and
the carpenters undertook to assist them by refusing to
handle lumber from those mills. Contractors were
obliged receive the lumber ordered long before but
that counted for nothing with the carpenters They
quit their jobs at with the object Of coercng their
employers by the sympathetic" method
What standing could these carpenters have before
the court of public opinion? They had no grievance
whatever of their Furthermore, their union was
bound by a stipulation that strikes were not to be
called work that had been contracted for prior to
May 15," the in two large jobs affected by
the strike
If these carpenters had just grievance their own
public opinion would support them and they would win
their But with nothing but the himsy excuse of
sympathy in support of their action they did not de-
public support and did not get 1t.
When will intelligent American workers learn to
ignore the advice of lazy leaders who to not neither
do they spin but who live in comparative luxury off
the earnings of honest industry by pretending serve
the cause of labor?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-17
NO PUPPET CHIEF

Los Angeles should take step forward, not back
ward, in the selection of chief Of police Nearly
dozen have been named in connection with the
appointment and not more than two of them
would be rated in market parance grading higher
than from fair to mdding." Hardly has been
suggested prominently for the position who is the
plane of general qualification presented by the outgoing
chief
Surely there men in Los Angeles who would stand
above the level of medocry in the Office of chief of
police. If of that stamp disinclned to accept
the position because of its moderate salary the city
might better increase the figure However that may be,
Los Angeles cannot afford to haul down the motto "Ex
celsior' while skirmishng for executive head of
it's police department This city has the reputation of
advancing every line of modern progress and
cepton should be tolerated in the highly important
matter under consideration. No crablike backward
motion for Los Angeles
1t will be outrage upon the community if any
second rate third rate be installed in the posi-
tion which Chief Hammel is about to vacae. No such
step be taken unless the undesirable person is
pushed into place by influences that expect and
control him. 1t is understood that Chief Hamme re-
signed because he declined to play the part puppet
Let have eager for the job that he
will consent to dance the strings pulled behind
the curtain.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-17
LEAVES FROM SOCTETYS NOTEBOOK
Tup ruATTpppP
BY THH CHATTERER

Gle of friends. AS the first strains of
call Me Thine Own" were played,
Miss Jacoby, wearing a rich lace gown
and preceded by little Miss Carolyn
Jacoby scattering rose leaves, met her
bethothed at the altar. Her only or
nament was a rich diamond brooch,
and instead of the conventional brides
roses she carried small white Bible.
She was attended by Mrs. II. Hugo
Brandies of Omaha and Mrs. Herman
Horowitz of Chicago, who acted as her
maids of honor. Mrs. Brandies, who
is acknowledged to be one Of the most
beautiful women of the middle west
wore handsome imported gown Of
orchid pink crepe and carried a bou-
quet of lilies of the valley. Mrs. Horo-
WITT wore rich cream gown trimmed
with rare lace and carried roses.
Rabbi A. W. Edelman, who over
thirty years ago performed the same
service for the brides mother, offici-
ated. Nathan Jacoby of Seattle acted
as best man and the ushers were DR..
d. w. Edelman, Henry Jacoby, Leo
Barnett, Morris Jacoby, Leo Jacoby
and A. M. Edelman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Silver will make their
future home in New York city, where
Mr.. Silver has large business interests.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-17
= It HE -==
It It'll EA It ER

The Mason opera house opened its
doors last evening for the first time
this season and a large and fashiona-
BILE audience gave Ezra Kendall and
his newest play, Weather Beaten
Benson" an enthusiastic reception
Kendall, the monologist, Kendall. "the
vinegar buyer" and Kendall. the
weather beaten" are all alike and If
you like Kendall you like them all.
Very few people could resist liking
Kendall and last evenings audience
found a most astonishing amount OF
merriment in the foolish play. 1t is
the Kendall brand of conversation
which is irresistible, even though the
humor is too broad and puns are the
chief form of wit. Kendall himself is
the same quiet effective comedian
There is almost too much Kendall in
the play as 1t stands. 1t needs the
blue pencil of some good collaboration
Someone might tone down the star,
the dialogue and the plot to good ad-
vantage.
The comedy Is centered in Oklahoma
during the rush days. Mr.. Benson is
an enterprising individual who has
been loaned money to push his enter
prise In the new town of Progress
Although the hero does not know it,
the scheme is financed by the woman
ne loves. The scheme nearly fails for
want of rain. Just as the villain Is
on the verge of triumphing, the rain
comes down in torrents, realizing the
much press agented storm of real water
on the stage.
Most of the play is irrelevant to the
plot and serves to introduce nothing
more than three acts of the Kendall
speciality, which was for so long an
orpheum feature,
OF the company, Kathryn Browne,
Edith Taliaferro, Rita O'Neal and Eliz-
abeth King stand out with most dis
tinctness. There are several attempts
at characterizations which succeed
only part of the time. The scenic eff
tects are not above the average.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-17
READY FOR THE QUESTION

The water bond election will be merely formal
preston of predetermined act the part Of Los
Angeles voters The outcome of the election Is as
clearly today as It will be the night OF Sep
tember T. The people Of this city have heard all that
they TO hear about the merits of the proposition
they ready to practically unanimous vote in
the Affirmative
The implicit confidence which the people repose in
the who represent the water interests Of the city
has been largely instrumental in the prompt acceptance
of the proposition by all of citizens Strengthen
ing that confidence the array of ndorser Of the prop
oston printed in yesterdays Herald in connection
with the Municipal league banquet The of 15O
of the prominent citizens of Los Angeles appeared
in the list Of participants the feast whereat the water
question discussed
Public confidence in the who manage the
municipal water system is based not only on the we'll
known integrity and capablity of the individuals, but
also the practical results they have accomplished
Within the short time that the water system has been
in their control the cost to consumers has been
duced the earnings Of the system have reached
100000 year
The people of this city entirely satisfied with
the judgment of the men who have made such spen
did with the present water plant and who will
have charge Of the greater extension proposed
The city these representatives debt of gratitude
in fact which it will be difficult repay That is to
say, the admirable service they have rendered in
quring the Owens valley watershed and the
mate tact displayed throughout, unbounded
praise.
The voters of Los Angeles will have misgivngs
when they decide three weeks from today in favor
of the bond issue wherewith consummate the pur-
chase of the owens valley water rights.