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The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-07-26
The DIRECT QUESTION.

The question whether union men |
should enter the political field and
at the primaries make known their
wants and demand just considera
ton, is one which should occupy
the minds of all thoughtful men of
West Virginia.
As union men we count no cost
too great which shall work for the
interest of our union, III times of
trouble we consider no money sac
rificc too heavy where a question
of union principle is at stake, in
our daily intercourse with those.
who represent capital we bear our
selves with the manly dignity of
union men; as men Of average mold
we have our faults but disloyalty
to our union or union principles is
distinctly not one of them. But,
ever ready to work for uniOnism,
we have so far refused 10 make use
of the most effective way in which
the interests of unionism can lest
be served at the primaries, backed
by our solid vote at the polls.
For illustration, right here in
Kanawha county, where the work
ingmen are in large majority, we
have never received anything like
our just proportion of representa-
ton, and in many instances the
labor candidate has been dictated
by the political bosses regardless
of the wants of The people directly
interested, and if We ever expect
to accomplish anything now is the
time to begin. There are plenty of
capable and deserving men in our
midst to select from and there is no
known reason why we should not
be represented by three union men
from kanawha in the coming Sos
sion of the legislature. If this
should happen the people can rest
assured that they will be ably rep
resented. We are entitled to them
and it is up to us to see that we get
them, by standing together, voting
together and seeing that our votes
are counted as cast.
The political states have already
prevailed too long, the time has
arrived when the workingmcn
must act.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-07-26
WISE USE OF POWER.

The agitation, education and or
ganization plan of tradcS-unions is;
bearing fruit in the form of a steady
development of the spirit of organ
ization among the workers. With
this development comes increasing
power. the wise use of which is a
serious union problem. Local or
CARNATIONS sometimes develop over.
night, and their enthusiasm. SDnr-
rcd on by a few radicals who be
llcvc III progress through rcyo!u-
ton rather than evolution. leads
them to rush hlindly forward in an
unWi>c attempt to ovcrturn exist
ing conditions and establish ideal
conditions ut one bound:
TO those unaccustomed to govern
who suddenly lind themselves in a
positions of power. restraint is diff
cult under Cumbersome conditions.
but power without the knowledge
or ability to properly use it is like
Il charge of dynamite improperly
handled. While organization gives
control, a too rapid growth often
proves dangerous.
iradc-umions find themselves
confronted hero and there with
local unions quickly and loosely
formed, and with only Il slight con
c"pli"n of the principles, policy
and objects of the parent organiza-
non. The cducation. regulation
and discipline of these locals
should precede any attempt to en-
force their demands. Solidifying
It's forces. regulating its power and
certifying its lines is of more i'm
portance to all trades unions and
eventually TO the unorganizcd than
its lines beyond the
manageable point. Striving for ill
creased power through premature
extension and larger numbers
builds up large. membership
which has the elements of instabil-
ity and unweildineSs, and increases
the responsibilities of those direct
ing the affairs of the parent organi-
cation, and diycrts its energies and
resources from important work.
that is of general benefit to quelI-
ing instructions.
The lines of q trades union
should not he moved forward until
they can be moved with safely.
Premature organization is very ant
to develop incapacity for restraint
and depart from the safe and sound
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-07-26
TAKE PART ON LABOR DAY.

Monday, September 3rd, is a
national and State holiday. 1t is
Labor Day, and is set apart as a
decidedly appropriate tribute to
the honor and dignity to those who
toll with their hands.
Organization alone is the only
safeguard of the wealth products OF
the republic, and on Labor'S Holt
day all wage earncrS should cele-
brate. So long as labor is prepared
by being thoroughly and complete
y organized, to take care of itself,
there is less danger of the insolcnt
encroachmcnt upon labor's rights,
such as were formerly made by
capital, when labor was in an un-
organized and chaotic condition.
While labor is at present in far
better condition than in former
times, and further advanced than
the toilerS in some other countries
today, yet there is an immense
amount of work to be done before
our people will be entirely cmanci-
patcd from the clutches of corpO-
rate interests and combined capital.
The workmcn of America must
unite.
Remember, Monday, September
3, is Labor Day. 1t is your day;
and every wage Garner in Charles
ton and the Kanawha Valley
should take part in the celebration
that is being arranged by the Cap
itol City Trades Assembly.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-07-26
THURSDAY, JULY 2G, 1906.
LABoR's WATcHWoRD.

WE WILL STAND BY OUR
FRIENDS AND ADMINISTER A STING
ING REBUKE TO MEN OR PARTIES
WHO ARE EITHER INDIFFERENT.
NEGLIGENT . OR HOSTILE, AND,
WHEREVER pPORTUNITY AZ
FORDS, SECURE THE ELECTION OF
INTELLIGENT, HONEST, EARNEST
TRADE UNION1sTs, WITH CLEAR,
UNIsLEMISIIED, rAIo-Ur UNION
CARDS IN THEIR POSSESSION.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-07-26

The republican papers of the city
i'll their report of the proceedings
OF the congressional convention
held here last week, ignored the
>cconding speech Of the Hon. Cy
n. Edgington, late representative
from this county in the legislature
They do not seem TO relish the idea
of a common working man buttin'
in. But they can't lose Cyrus.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-07-26

W by Il union member will howl
for two hours to defeat IL lO-ccnt
monthly raise in dues in order to
secure greater resources to protect
his family i'll case of trouble, and
forthwith spend two dollars for
beer i'll telling ''thc boys how he
won out, is still an unsolvcd prob
lem.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-07-26

lines of progress. The extension
of u trades unions lines should not
be greater than its power to protect
them. The greatest educator and
organizer of the unorganiZed is the
wisely managed union enjoying q
stendy, natural progress.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-07-26
TRUTH CRUSHED WILL RISE.

SA~0o&A<s~
Public sentiment has changed
wonderfully in the past year IN re-
gard to organized labor. There is
scarcely a paper or magazine but
has something kind to say in refer
ring to the trades unions now,
where Il year ago, through the ma
licious falSchOods uttered by the
Employers Parryizcd Association,
the public was led to believe the
workers that were organized were
unfit to be recognized. But the
truth has gradually leaked out.
facts have become known which
were suppressed by shameful
methods, and the employers who
were i'll the Parry element are now
looked upon as the most tyrannical
deSpOtS. 1t has been Frequently
remarked to union men by mcr-
chants all over the country that
the dictation of the trades union in
it's most vigorous period never ap-
preached one hmurcdth part the
vicious tyranny imposed or at
tempted by the Parry-PoSt organi-
cation. 1t is Il well known fact that
the employers association is going
down the toboggan at IL Lightning
like speed, and few more years
will place them in history among
the has Deems.
Organized labor is both indie
pendent and intcrdcpcndent. Each
uunion administers its affairs indie
pendent of any other; unions in
order to make the power of organ
lied labor felt, must become Il part
OF the great system which has for
end the bctterment of the working
mans condition - ''Unitcd we
stand, divided we fall
AS men and women we must do
more thinking and less acting upon
the suggestions AMI advice of
another person; who; perhaps, is
often prompted by selfish motives
to do what he asks us to under
take. According to best obtaina-
bic statistics, So per cent. Of all
people who live and die in this land
of ours never do amy independent
thinking. They don't care to Crap
pie with the deep problems which
confront them, not only us Amcri !
can citizens, but us parents as well. |
AS parents, it is our imperative
duty to give our children the best
possible education and tlaiuiuu
within our reach. We must have
Keen brains TO successfully cone
with capital and its attendant ills |
Don misunderstood us: wr;,rc NOT
denouncing capital, but we are
maintaining the idea that miSuscd
wealth is Il detrimcnt To our cauSo
If we ever expect to accnmnIi.h
anything as unions. we must 1hinl,
think, think. We must not follow
our leader so much because he *
our leader. as because of i couyic-
ton that ours is Il just cause and
because we arrived at that conclu- /
sion after due consideration and in |
'eou$alloh- We are not advocat
ing INSTRUMENTATION but we are
trying to get the Iaborer to follow |
the leader i'll obedience to a convic- !
tlon OF right and duty. Do nothing
from feeling of revenge; study
these labor problems: read all the
labor reports and see for yourself. ,
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-07-26

The records or the candidates for
the West Virginia legislature Will
make interesting reading for the
workin@men of the State ut the
present time.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-07-26

Remember, when you patronizc
home manufactured products and
home institutions you are boosting
Charleston. You increase the de
mand for her products and thereby
make possible employment for more
of our people.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-07-26

The tOilcrS of the State demand
their constitutional rights-frce
speech, free men and a just inter
probation of the lawS-which has
and is still being denied them in
the FairmOnt, New River and
Cabin Creek coal fields.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-07-26

Sweat shop garments with their
deadly disease breeding germs are
responsible for the greater portion
Of the unhcathfulncsS that prevails
throughout the country
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-07-26

md the building inspector lcvies
tribute for the upbuilding of the
city. Great inducement for Greater
Charleston.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-07-26

II every union man spent every
union dollar he earns for union
made goods the union label would
be more i'll evidence in Charleston.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-07-26

Don t measure 4 mans sincerity
by the grip of his handshake. cs
pecially about election times.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-07-26

Again we have to draw on foreign
territory for an expert Cd What
Is the matter with the home brand ?
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-07-26

The growth of the State Fedora
ton OF Labor still continues. Has
your union affiliated itself?
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-07-26

The union label cigar is the only
healthy smoke for the union man.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-04-06
NUMBER Sc
Col. Butt Hurt.

Train 50 ON the Ii. Il O. was wreck
cd near Doe Gully on Monday. The en-.
CINE was turned over but the engineer
and fireman were thrown out of dan
ger. The Whole trsin was of the track
excepting the rear truck. Col. Jas d.
Butt, OF Harper's Ferry was the only
one hurt. In grabbing for hold, in
The smoking compartment Of the Pull
man, his fingers were caught In a
heavy door and three were cut Off. He
was accompanied by Attorney John
@. Iemen, OF this city, who rendered
the Col. aid and took him to a Cum
berland hospital where his hand was
dressed.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-04-06

GRANTED LICENSES.

The County Court on Monday last
met in accordance with law to consider
the applications for liquor licenses.
There were present number of the
ministers and other members of the
law and order committee and urged
against the issuing of licenses. s. w.
Walker aud II. Fl, Emmert appeared
for the applicants. All parties were
heard patiently and the court an
nounced that they would decide at p.
m. which they did and granted license
to all applicants.
In view of the fact that the matter
was voted ON only last May and the
vets carried by such an overwhelm ins
majority there seems to have been no
other course to pursue than that takeu
by the court.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-04-06
CHURCH NOTES

There were no services in either the
NJ. f. or the NJ. f. church South on
last Sunday, both pastors being In at
tendance at conference.
Rev. r. A. White who has been a t
Moorefield attending his fathers fun
eral will return the last of this week
and will preach at Gerardstown on
Sunday morning at the usual hour.
There will be no services in the
Presbyterian church in this city next
Sunday, DR.. Woods being away fill
ing presbyterial appointment.
Next Sunday being Palm Sunday
the usual Palm Sunday services will
take place in st. Joseph Catholic
church bat there will be no services
at the church during the next week,
the pastor being called to Richmond.
Palestine Commandery Knights
Templars, will attend church in full
uniform at the Episcopal church
Easter night at Is and hear special
sermon from the Rector, Rev. J. s.
Douglas.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-04-06
Shenandoah Junction Episcopal
Church

Gentlemen
Don't allow your church 10 pay s
cents per pound for wood.
II they buy 100 pounds Of White
Lead and kegs they get IS pounds Of
White and II pounds Of wood; but
when they buy l.. a NJ. Paint they get
a full gallon Of paint that won't wear
off for 10 or Is years, because l.. Il NJ.
Zinc hardens l.. & NJ. White Lead and
makes l.. b N. Paint wears like iron.
gallons l.. 4 NJ. mixed with gal
loes Liaseed Oil will paint moderate
sized house.
Actual cost l.. NJ. about si.20 per
& allon.
G. s. Andrews, ex-Mayor, Dsnbury,
Conn.
I Writes, "Paintsd my house 10 years
ago with l.. y NJ. Looks well to-day
Sold by
H. l.. Doll 4 Co., Aartinsburg, w.
Va,
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-04-06
HE HAD IL oIvsv NAMES.

Staunton, Va, April 1.-The funeral
over the remains of Mr.. George X Y.
Il. q. NJ. p. WIS. ], u. Heifner, a
young brieklaycr Of this city, who
died Thursday, WAS held yesterday
afternoon from his residence in Punk
lille, conducted by the Rev. A. y.
r. Rancher. The interment was In
Thornrose Cemetery.
With the exception Of his brother,
Mr.. Heifner had probably the longest
name of any one In this section, his
full name being George kemper Young
EugenIus Gray Mathew Pilson Wilson
Shields Jefferson Davis Heifner. II Is
said he has brother W hose name Is
still longer.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-04-06
LEO WHEAT is MAD.

Leo Wheat known as one Of the
foremost musicians Of this country
was declared insane and committed to
the Government Hospital for the In
sane. The sad career Of this talented
man has been a source Of endless re-
greet to the thousands Of friends whom
he had gained in former years. He ad-
dressed the court briefly and asked
aoeth's. His counsel, Edwin B. Hay,
spoke of his talent as musician, but
admitted that the excessive use of
drugs and liquor had brought this
man Of genius to his present pathetic
state.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-04-06
IN MEMoRIAM

Written in memory of Miss Mary
Ella Merchant who departed this life
one year ago March 5 1905.
Miss Merchant was the youngest
daughter of Mr.. John w. Merchant,
and died at her home near Shepherds
town.
For sevrral weeks she showed signs
of i'll health, but never complained and
wei t about her home duties as usual.
Finally she was compelled to take her
bed, and about three weeks later in
which there was great pain and suffer
ing, she quietly passed away. Her
death came as a great shock TO her
many friends. She was tenderly cared
for by her friends and relatives, all the
attention that could be rendered by
loving hands was hers There has gone
from ameng us one who was greatly
limitation.
She had been member Of the Meth
odist Church for many years; and was
never happier than when in Its service
The Sabbath school WAS her special de-
light, and to lead the young into the
paths of truth was her joy.
See leaves her father, already named
and three sisters and one brother, as
follows; Mrs. E. K. Snyder Of Falling
Waters, Mrs. J. III. Sperow, near Mar
tinsburg, Mrs. Chas Needy, and Mr..
W. H. Merchant of Shepherdstown,
and multitude of friends and rela-
tives here, who sincerely mourn her
departure. But it is "far better to de-
part and be with Christi We all hope
to meet her in that bright heaven
where VIC shall part no more.
Her body was laid to rest in Green
Hill cemetery beside the grave of her
mother and other dear ones to wal
the resurrection morn.
All, vacant is the Preside chair:
The smile that won longer there;
From door and hall, from porch and
lawn,
The echo of that voice is gone.
And we who finger only know.
How much we lost year ago,
But why repine. A few more years,
A few more broken sighs and tears.
A love one
c. NJ. b.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-04-06
LIQUOR LICENSE RAISED.

At = meeting Of sthe council We'd
nesday night Of last week the ssalosn
license WAS raised from 800 to 500
per year and an early closing ordi-
nance adopted. All saloons are re-
quired to close at 8 o'clock p. m. from
Oct. 1st to May LIST, and at IL O'Clock
from June LIST to September s0th, and
are not to open in the morning before
o'clock During the hours the saloons
are closed by law all screens and
blinds must be removed so as to give
clear view Of the bar.
The people will certainly endorse
this action Of the Council.-Berkeley
Springs Messenger.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-04-06
INSANE FROM REMoRsE.

Winchester, Va. April 2.-Advices
received here today from Richmond
say that Joseph Fl. Cepenhaver, who
two years ago shot and killed his wife
at their home near Berryvills, Clarke
county, and W no was sont to the penn
Tertiary for II years, has become q raw
ing maniac.
Cor enhaver took his wife's life while
he was in drunken frenzy. He was
devotedly attached to her, and remorse
over the crime has unbalanced his rea-
son. He Is now at the State farm, in
Goochland County, branch Of the
State prison. He will be removed to
an asylum
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-04-06

The Ladies of Trinity Episcopal
Church will hold sale in the Parish
House, Easter Eve from IL a. m. UNI
I'll p, m, Cut flowers, Potted plants,
cakes, beaten biscuits, puddings, coun-
try ham, smoked sausage, colored
eggs and candies. Orders taken for all
kind of desserts fer Easter day by
applying TO Mrs. III. u. Doll. Also
fancy articles and aprons. All are cor
daily invited to attend.
Mr.. H. l.. Doll
Chairman
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-04-06
SENATOR KIDD A CANDIDATE.

Fer State Senator Hon. II. f. Kidd,
Of Gilmer county, will be a candidate
for reelection. He is one Of the ablest
men in the present senate and has
made US good representative. He
will probably be opposed by a candi-
date from Webster county, as several
Of the prominent men of that county
have been spoken Of as candidates,
among whom are f. II. Morton, ]. NJ
Hoover and J. s. Cosar. So far as pres.
chi indications point there will is nc
opposition to him from Calhoun or Pc
cahontas counties, and Braxton coun
ty has Senator Fisher, one Of tn,
prominent hoIdover Democratic sena
tors Of the State. -Pocahontas Times.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-04-06
GAINESVILLE, TEXAS.

We are under obligations to Mr.. ID.
l.. Painter, a native Of this place, but
now a promir ent citizen OF GainsvilIe,
Texas, for sending us copy Of the
Trade edition Of The Daily Hesperian,
well gotten up paper descriptive Of
the prominent men, public buildings,
resources and advantages Of Gains.
Vile.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-04-06
WILDCAT SHOT.

James CLANCY killed = wildcat At
one-mils lock, or the G. Il 0. canal.
The animal was discovered by level
walker, on the canal, who ran 1t up =
tree with his dogs and called to Mr..
Cheney who lives near the lock. 1t
measured two feet and four inches in
I length from the tip Of it's nose to ita
hind legs. The creature was clothed in
fine pelt.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-04-06
MCCLELLAN.

Mr.. Russ Mcclellan, died at his
home at Middleway, jefferson county
last week after long and lingering
illness Of consumption. He leaves two
sisters and brother. For long tine
he has been a member Of the NJ. lie.
church, south.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-04-06
coLorED JACK THE HUaaER.

A negro is wanted in Chambersburg
for grabbing and hugsing young white
women on the streets after dark. He
grabbed Miss Gerbig and Miss Fahne-
stock Friday night making insulting
remarks to them. They screamed an d
he ran away. The police are aft er him.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-04-06
A TRIRUrE TO FATHER

The following fine poem is from the
Baltimore News and is just, feeiing
tribute to the head of the family In
distinction to the sentiment and song
that has recently had great run
Nobody knows of the money it takes
To Keep the home together;
Nobody knows of the debt 1t makes.
Nobody knows-but father.
Nosody's told that the boys need
shoes
And girls hats with feather;
Nobody else old clothes must choose
Nobody-only father.
Nobody hears that the coal and WOOD
And hour's out together;
Nobody else must make them good,
Nobody-oniy father.
Nobody's hand in the pocket goes
So often, wondering whether
There's any end to the wan is of those
Dependent-only father.
Nobody thinks where the money Will
come
To pay the bills that gather;
Nobody feels so blue and GUM;
Nobody only father.
Nobody tries so hard to lay
Up something for bad weather,
And runs behind, do, what he may,
Nobody only father.
Nobody comes from the worlds cruel
storm,
Around with loving welcome warm,
Nobody else-but father.
Nobody knows of the home life pure,
Watche over by mother,
Where rest and bliss are all secure,
Nobody can-but father:
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-04-06
U. d. @. PICNIC.

The local chapter Of the Daughters
Of the Confederacy will hold their an
nual picnic at Inwood Park on July
again this year aud are already max
ing arrangements for the occasion.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-04-06
COLLECTED 1924 FINES.

Ex-Burgess Rummel, in his report
to the Shippensburg town council,
shows S324.25 collected for intoxica-
tion and Shippensburg Is = prohibition
own.