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The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-08-02

oi Labor sent a committee to Little
MOCK 10 secure certain legislation
beneficial to labor In measure
IL was successful, but adverse in.
iiuences We're powerful enough to
prevent some important bills from
being acted upon. With the init
atve and referendum in our CON
sttutlon the State Federation could
have kept this committee at home.
saving all of its expenses, and
compelled the consideration of these
bills by Il petition to the legisIa-
iature to take them up and refer to
the people for their verdict. BY
TINS method the citizens or Arkan.
sas can rid politics of the bribery
and corruption that now are a
leading feature in the game. La
Dor has accomplished wonderful
results with its muscle. Let it use
Its brain as well, and the results
Will be beyond the power of imagi-
nation, and happiness and con-
tentment will abide permanently
IN the homes of the working peo-
pie"
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-08-02

OF the Painters, and is heartily en-
dorsed by all the other trades in
the city and will materially assist
the movement of the central BODY
IN their movement to thoroughly
organize the city. A committees
from the Trades Assembly was
granted the privilege of the floor.
and several convincing addresses
We're made by members of the com
mlttee along the line of more unity
OF action by the laboring men Of
Charleston.
Like all the other unions i'm this
vicinity the painters are growing
and prospering.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-08-02
Carpenters Still Growing.

Carpenters and Joiners Union
No. 1907 initiated another large
squad at their regular meeting on
last Thursday evening, and also
transacted considerable important
business beneficial to the craft.
Qnite a large number were in at
tendance. This union is growing
rapidly and their membership is
now nearing the 300 mark. During
the evening a committee from the
Trades Assembly appeared and ad-
dressed the meeting, outlining
their policy to push the organizing
of all crafts and callings in the city
and to keep up a general demand
for union made goods. The ad-
dresses were well received and the
carpenters pledged their united
support in the movement.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-08-02

hin ring with the shouts of self.
satisfaction as each delegate settled
back in his seat and heard in lond
stentorian tones; "AIr. President
Ihere are no bills on the tahlep'
such was the strange sight witness.
ed for the second time in Il decade
at the meeting of the Assembly
l..s1 Wednesday evening. ONLY
once before in the memory of the
oldest inhabitant' has it been
found unnecessary to draw on the
small mint which the Assembly
maintains for the discussing of
MINOR expenses, so that there was
great rejoicing when the announce.
meht was made. Ie does seem ms
though the vigilance of some of the
Watchdogs of the treasuryv was
having effect.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-08-02
THE FIGHT IS ON
The American Federation of Labor
Issues Policy.
And Plan of Procedure In the Coming
Fall Campaign---Suggestion to
West Virginia Unionists.

The American Federation of La
Dor has made good its declaration
OF several months ago to enter the
political field in the interest of the
Trades union movement, and to ex-
hort all members and friends of
organized labor to work for the
election to political office of men
known to be favorable to labor's
cause. False promises, broken
pledges and treachery on the part
OF politicians in every branch of
public Office has brought about this
condition of affairs, and the united
worklngmen, having become thor
oughly disgusted with such deceit
and falsehood, have resolved to
fight fire with fire, and to knife the
politicians as they have themselves
been knitted.
From the headquarters of the
Federation the council has issued
Its campaign program, (" addressed
to ''all organized labor and friends
III the United States.n This sets
out that the trades union move
ment has kept and PROPOSES to
keep pace with the rapid changes
i'll industrial affairs, and that the
working people cannot hope to
maintain their: rights or progress
slve position in the varying phases
OF modern society unless they or
ganize "and exercise all those
functions which, as worlImen and
citizens, it is their privilege and
their duty to eXercise.'' it is de-
clared that labor makes no demand
upon government of society which
Is not equally accorded to all the
people of this country, and that
sit can and will be satisfied with
nothing leSS.''
The proposed campaign is based
upon the allegation that little at
tentlon has been paid to the enact
ment OF laws prepared by organized
labor and presented to Congress
for the relief of those wrongs and
the attainment of those rights to
which labor and the common peo.
pie are justly entitled, and which
are essentially necessary for their
welfare.'
Ihe council issues a word of eau
1oi ehio lle movement must not
degenerate into a scramble for office.
but lit should be Il determined eff
fort, free absolutely from partisan
ship OF every name and character.
to secure the legislation we deem
necessary and esseptial to the well
fare and happiness of all our peo-
ple.' 1t is expressly stated that
where Congressman or State
legislator has proved himself true
friend to the rights of labor he
should be supported, and no can
dldate nominated against him"
In this connection we think it
timely suggestion that the union
men of West Virginia look up the
past record of the candidates for
the legislature in the various coun-
ties, and act accordingly.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-08-02
Painters Grant Dispensation.

At the regular meeting of the
Painters, Decorators and Paper
hangers on last Friday evening
among other important business
transacted they decided to grant a
dispensation to all competent me-
chanics in that line in the city and
vicinity, and those desiring to get
into the union band-wagon can do
so now at a very nominal figure.
provided they are competent. This
was a very wise move on the part
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-08-02
TO CLEANSE POLITICS.
Arkansas Labor Federation Agitating
For Reform.

The Arkansas State Federation
of Labor is actively agitating the
adoption of the initiative and ref
erendum as an easy method for the
age-earnerS or the people general
ly to get what they want without
electing somebody to boss them
and then petitioning the same boss
to give them what they crave.
Secretary l.. H. Moore, of the
Federation is sending out state
ment of the case, in which he says:
LAST year the State Federation
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-08-02
LOGICAL ARGUMENT,
Necessity Is the Mother of Inven-
ton and Trades-Unions.
The Object Of the Government is TO
Protect the Rights of ALI Its
Citizens.

III bar associations are a good
thing for the lawyers, and ii is
right to compel all persons who
wish to practice law to become
members before being admitted to
the practice of their professions he.
fore the courts, by what method of
reasoning does the judge of the
appellate court decide that the
closed shop agreement of the
trades union is criminalf Whv
this discrimination
Necessity is the mother of inyen.
ton, and also of the trades union.
The trades union does not ex.
clude anyone who is worthy of
membership, but even goes so far
In its efforts to improve the con.
dition that it will admit some that
are forced into the various callings
by Inscriptions employers.
The forces that brought the hu.
man race into existence also pro-
vlded the elements of their suste.
nance.
The control of the natural re-
sources is the concern of all. The
artificial man made laws of society
that make it possible that some
may monopolize the same is prac-
ucally race suicide.
The object of government is to
protect the rights of all its citizens.
If this principle was carried to it's
conclusion there would be no bow
colts and strikes and the workers
would not be compelled to organize
for Self-protection.
If competition were entirely free
and no man could monopoliZe the
element of nature, do YOU believe
that the present industrial con-
dition could last?
1t is not the business of govern
ment to take care of anybody, but
it is the business of government to
see to it that every individual has
an equal chance with every other
individual to take care of him or
herself.
What a splendid thing it is for
some individuals to get control of
all the coal deposits, but how about
the individuals that need the coal
o keep warm during the wintry
- e1houiu IHey receive no
consideration by the government 7
Is the vested property rights
which makes it possible for few
individuals to own millions of
acres of timber land for which they
have no use and are holding out of
use and which the birth of every
infant enhances in value, a good
thing for society as a wholes Did
the Creator intend that some
should be shelterless that others
might roll in luxury9
The higher the wages of the
working people the greater the
consumption of the staples of life,
which, after all, is the Greatest
factor that makes the wheels of
the manufacturing plants of the
country whirr and spin.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-08-02

The strike of 1900 girl neclltie
makers, IN New York, which has
neen IN progress about week, was
ended today by an agreement of the
manufacturers to operate closed
shops and pay IA cents instead of
u cents dozen. A manufactures
who was accused of slapping the
lace OF one OF the girls agreed to
pay a fine of $25.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-08-02
New Organization.

A Structural Building Trades
Alliance has been organized in this
city composed of delegates from the
various building trades, the pur-
pose of which is to bring these
crafts in closer touch. L. NJ.
Brodt, of the painters is its presi-
dent, and w. l.. Ticer, of the
plumbers, is secretary. 1t should
receive the support of the building
trades, as it can accomplish great
good in their line if properly con-
Quoted.
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Monument For McNeill.

The executive board of the Mas
sashusetts State branch of the
American Federation of Labor has
decided to erect monument over
the grave of the veteran labor lead
er, George E. Mcneil. At a re-
cent meeting of the council the
secretary was directed to immedi-
ately send a circular letter to every
union In Massachusetts, asking an
appropriation for the monument.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-08-02
Politicians and Editors Very Much Disturbed Over the
Unions Entering Politics
Toers Tired Believing Themselves Hoarse Over Old p
Who are Owned Body and Sou By the Corporations Counry
Stand By Your Tried and True Friends.

special interests control legislation
for they are always vigilant and
tirelesS.
Ihe record of the first service of
the present Congress is full of IL
lustrations of these truths, if illus.
trations be needed.
What did organized labor pat
from Congress 1t was interested
IN several bills; it argued, present.
ed data, attended hearings. When
the session came to an end. what
was the result of this work /? There
was no result. The eight-h hour bill.
the anti-injunction bill, and otber.
Dlils tending to the protection of
the rights and lives of men: wom-
en- and children, had again been
Juggled with, but none of them
passed and there was no prospect
OF any satisfactory action on any
OF them at the next session.
The game is an old one. The
present Congress is no worse than
many OF it's predecessors. Organ
lzed labor is weary of these DELAYS
and false pretenSeS. 1t is deter.
mined to make its wishes respect
ed, its voice heard.
We are told that workmen sbou1d
vote with their respective parties,
as Republicans or Democrats or
ProhlpItlonists, or what not! But
pray, what has labor secured from
It's affillation with, and blind fol-
lowing of the political parties with
out at one time or another mani
testing determination for change
and relief?
For the toilers to occasionally
''show their teeth,'' is more effect
I'VE than to continually below their
throats sore over the old political
party hacks who are owned BODY.
boots and breeches by corporate
power and predatory wealth. The
iact Ihat a senator or representative
in Congress calls himself a Repub-
llcan or Democrat does not give
him vested right in the work
mems votes.
And since in adopting this
course, at least for this camDaipn
organized labor does what every
other element in the country is
DONG and has been doing since the
II st days of the government. is it
not folly as well as hypocrisy to
affect pain and surprise at labor's
tactics
There are some politicians and
editors who assure each other that
Whatever labor ought to do. it ,cHl
not carry its fight into politics. and
no congressman need he uneasy
over the ''threat" to hold him to
account for his actions or failure to
act.
This is mere prophecy which we
do not care to consider. We shall
see what we shall see. The Ameri-
can workman is as INTELLIGENT as
his British brother and quite as
earnest and practical. Whether he
means business, the politicians who
have so long deceived him will find
out i'll the conISe of time.
In the meantime. men of labor
be up and doing.
Elect union men wherever YOU
can to Congress and State legisla-
lures.
Stand by your friends. your tried
and true friends, and by all
means
Administer Il Stinging rebuke to
those who have been hostile or in
different to rights and interests of
labor. of all the people.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-08-02
Federation Chat.

Again there is joy among the CO.
horts of labor! Again did the well
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-22
Baked Beans.

II is not necessary TO add pork to a
dish OF baked beans. and those who en-
tertaln a prejudice against the meat OF
the scrofulous pig may well substitute
a lump OF butter. Measure out Q quart
Of white pea beans. Put them to soak
overnight in three quarts OF cold wa
ter. The orthodox dish to bake them
In Is an unglazed pipkin OF earthen-
ware. with a handle and cover. In the
morning drain them and rinse them
thoroughly In clear cold water. Then
put them back in the pipkin In which
they have been soaking. add a table
spoonful Of salt. an even tablespoonful
Of molasses aud teaspoonful OF mus
tard. Stir all thoroughly around In the
pot. Put a heapIng tablespoonful OF
butter down the center Of the beans.
Cover them with cold water. 30 that II
rises two inches above them. Put them
in a hot oven at 8 O'Clock In the morn
ing and let them cook steadily TIL .
In the afternoon, renewing the water
as often as II boils OF them. Let them
brown down In the pot the last hour,
and they will be done at Q o'clock
New York Tribune.
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Tn. H.IpfuI word.

Give the young and struggling a
word OF encouragement when you can.
You would not leave those plants IN
your window boxes without water nor
refuse to open the shutters that the
sunlight might fall upon them, but you
would leave some human flower to sur.
fer from want Of appreciation or the
sunlight Of encouragement There are
a few hardy souls that can struggle
along on stony soIl-shrubs that can
wait for the dews and sunbeams, vines
that climb without kindly training
but only few. Utter the kind WORD
when you can see that II is deserved.
The thought that mo one cares and no
,ne knows DIIghts many a bud OF
promise. Be IL the young artist at MS
easel. the young preacher in bis pull
Oft, the workman at his bench. the boy
at his mathematical problems or your
little girl at the piano, give what
praise you can.
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Maxim. IL pi.a..n, For Them.

Aunt Abigail had consented at last 70
give her house an external treatment
for chronic shabblness.
The painters did good job, finishing
the front steps last. but forgot to put a
board across the balusters 10 keep per
sons from running mp or down the
steps. and the good dame did not OBJ
serve the oversight.
While she was clearing away the sup
per dishes an hour or two after the
painters had gone there came ring al
the front door bell.
Aunt Abigail. full OF wrath, FASTENED
TO the door and opened II.
There stood the pastor and his wlfe.
I'm delighted 10 see you, Dir. and
Mrs. Baxter" she said, with a frosiy
smile. I'm delighted to see you, but
lust knew somebody would come "
those freshly painted steps before theS
we're dry. Come right in and MAKE
yourselves at home. and don't forget
| for goodness sake, TO wipe your fee
on this mat lnsider'- Chicago Tribune.
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Her Perfect
Indifference
BY Loaiss y. SrrooS
oop~.sA,. isss ~ p, c, Eosmea,

why. Stella. where Is your ringE
Daisy seized the hand that was slip
ping itself under the bonbon box AS II
to conceal its naketiness.
Returned to the Jeweler at dis-
count likely, or whatever fellows do
with discarded engagement rings,
Stella laughed. with some constrsint.
You don't mean TO say that you and
Ned
"Yes dor' Stella Interrupted You
uixht as well know il: everybody viii
soon"
Il couldn't be more astonished IL the
sky had fallen! Why. you and Ned
were the most utterly
Appearances are often deceitful,
Stella observed. with a wise air. inter
rupting again. 81 suppose you thought
Was - well. as they say = entirely
gone on Ned"
That's right! Might one ask the
vhyforer
zone might. We simply found that
ue were mistaken in our interest In
each other. Isn't THAI sufieienty'
"Sufacient, II true. But ! don't be-
neye it-not little bit! Why, II there
wore ever a pair Of turtle
You can believe II or not, but l am
entirely and perfectly indifferent TO
nr. Ned whiung-and be returns II
fully"
sT don't believe II, when you two
were 20 intensely devoted to-its only
. silly quarrel"
.we did not quarrel" Stella asserted
coldly. "And IL you have observed his
conduct with that plain, poky Lewis
girl you cannot say much for his deyo-
ton to me-"
aI shouldn't call her exactly plain
though she isn't beauty. And there
NAV be reasons-besides, he has not
been so very
.sHe has been so very that you have
noticed it, / see," Stella interrupted
sarcastically.
"But she is visiting in town and has
not many acquaintances here. | doubt
II Ned has been more than polite. Did
be explainT'
There was nothing to erplain-there
was absolutely nothing he could say
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,,,,w,,,,, eay ai,,y ana hreathless,

crowded car, dizzy aud hreathless,
~Near thing" the man next to her ne
marked. examining her unusual attisc
curlously. "Ha>,lng 10 see the gamer
~It's matter Of l.fe and deaths she
sohheSl hystericalls, Explanations OF
sympathy husScl ahaut her. One held
,ler hat while She pat M her hair, An
other offered 10 stop The ear al her
destination.
Where would Ned hes She had not
Thought Of that, Not away out at
his home on the ether side OF the city,
there had no, been time 10 rcmovt--sLe
could not finish the Thought. Sue
would so TO his office. There seemed
no other way of
She yaze.l in wide eyed horror as
they swept into the vicinity, All was
ouiet. no comnolion. not slgn OF any
accident She could not walt for the
elevator boy. hut hew up the stairs
and into the office. There sat-or was
II his splrity She dropped into chair
and stared dumbly at the astonished
Young man a moment. then tumoled
over IN faint,
Frightened almost out Of his senses,
Ned carried her to the couch, II seem
ed 10 him that nothing short OF the an'
initiation Of her home and family could
account for her tumultuous appearance
In such gsrb and her utter collapse.
"oh. Ned" she whispered weakly
rousing under his minlstrstions. Il
thought you were killed. Billie said
your bicycle on. are you sure,
sure that you are alive and uninjuredr
She pulled herself up and considered
him anxiously.
"Blliel The little rascal! ! wasn't
touched. The wheel Ia smashed. but
he knew lit is one Of his tricks! Just
let me get hold Of him. soaring you lik'
thisv'
she remembered suddenly and made
an effort to release herself. donning
freezing dignity. He laughed and held
her closer.
Miss Mayne. I don't believe you d'
hate me so entirely as you imagined
you did. Please let me put the rims
upon that dear little finger again. ant
let me tell you that Laura and Cousin
Dick-but II Is secret yet, and HI
asked me to pay her some attention
while here"
"Oh. Stella calculated shamefaced
| IL. her eyes on the circle sparkling Il
Its old place.
"we were couple of idiots! Bill,
served us right. We ought to thanl
himr Ned declared.
"Yes," she murmurei humbly.
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THERE SAT OR WAS II HIS SPIRIT

for himself, as | told him when he at
tempted il 1 asked him TO drop her,
and II be had cared half as much for
me as be professed to care he wouldn
have hesitated an instant But OF
course il doesn't matter at all. care
as little for him as he does for me.
Really, did not realize till this hap
pened my indifference TO him. she
yawned elaborately. then added. with
animation: II am going on the loyeliest
trip with Charley in his new auto.
told Bell Smith all about ii on purpose.
knew Mr.. whiting would hear Of II. =
Her eyes snapped triumphantly.
Your ring was too exquisite Daisy
murmured regretfully. Think OF Lau'
ra Lewis carrying OF such trophy
when she goes home"
III wonder IL be will give II TO herr
Stella started up angrily. II would
have pounded 1t TO pieces before hi
face II had dreamed Of such a thingF'
Then AT Daisy's smile she leaned back
yawning again. "But Of course it's
nothing to me. Let her wear her old
secondhand rings II she likesg
secondhand rings is good. III looE
out that the one I'm offered Is moi
such" Daisy laughed.
"Well'-
stella's rejoinder was cut short b,
her small brother. who burst upon then
e1citedly, yelling: ''stell. Stelll Wha
do you think Ned Writings bicycle
smashed into-wbere's mOtherf Fy
got to- He vanished, needless OF th'
wild shrieks with which Stella received
his news.
aOh, Billie! Billet Is he killed. i
nv Ned killed. Billie. BillieF'
But Billie was flying down the stree
again. Evidently a terrible acclden
had befallen Ned Whiting. Stella fut
tared about, wringing her hands, moan
ing: "oh, Ned. Ned! Dead this minut
when I've been saying such horribl
things Of you-and lies, too, every on
u themT
She suddenly snatched 8 bat an
dashed away. oblivious Of her hmoh
and slippers. she reached the corne
lust In time to be pulled aboard u
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WANTED. YOUNG MEN; pREpARi

WANTED. YOUNG MEN; PREPARE
yourselves to hll the positions that
will be created as fast as the numerous
railroads completethsir extensions during
1905; salaries paid telegraph operators
$50 to $3.50 per month; We prepare yon
at home by mail first and you can enter
our school later, saving to 2 months
board and tuition; write for our terms
today. Pacific Coast School OF le'e'
graphy, Portland. Ore.
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!: QUICK RETURN COLUMNS. !:
- WanedAd akemns Inserted
TwisWh Whtoh
HELP WANTED.

WANTED Energetic. trustworthy man
or woman to work in Oregon. repre-
senting Large Manufacturing Company
salary $40 to $40 per month, paid week
k; expenses advanced. Address with
stamp, J. II. Moore, Astoria, Ore.
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