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The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-09-14


An American city once asked Mac
MOnnieA tie sculptor. to enter design
Tor army and navy groups for sol
diers' and sailors monument. He de-
clined TO compete. Then the commits
sion was rendered to him outright. He
submitted sketches OF his idea for the
groups. The committee In charge %
the monument wrote him, asking,
"How many tons Of granite do you In
tend to use In the baseT His reply
was: "If you are In the business OF
buying granite you may use as much
as you want, one ton or 100000 tona.
l am an artist, and 1 never yet heard
Of art being bought by the pOund."
The question was dropped until the
contract for the commission was
drawn. When Mr.. MacMOnnies re
ceived 1t he discovered In II clause
providing that In case the brOnEep were
ever thrown down from their base. by
any cause whatever, aud any person
or property should be injured. he and
his heirs forever should be liable for
the damage sustained. He returned
the contract without comment, unsign-
ed. When the committee wrote him,
asking the reason, his brief reply was,
Your lawyers are too sharp, Worlds
Work
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-09-14

A1N Ae1AAh9 HahAA0a oAE9a9 - AANA44s
The ruling passion OF Edward l. Of
England was undoubtedly the pursuit
Of his ideal Of uniting all the British
Islands under one rule. His great OBJ
stacle was Scotland. and the conquest
Of Scotland, therefore, became a pas
sion with him. Stronger than years, Il
sent him to the head OF the army when
he was 1T only for 4 sick bed, and
when he was at last compelled to
yield he sought to make this passion
spur on his son by ordering that the
hesh should be- boiled from his bones
and that his skeleton should be car
ried at the head Of the army and re-
main unburied till Scotland was con-
Quered.
This Is the most conspicuous instance
Of the ruling passion strong In death"
on record. though many others would
be worthy OF quotation. William Pitts
patriotism endured to his last gasp and
inspired bis last utterance. as did Mel
sons lifelong determination to secure
the command OF the sea, while NapO-
leOn's last dream was one Of battle.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-09-14
Az eancs of PrsvSn,Ssn

10 worth = pound Of cure. There are
many poor sufferers, cOnsumptiveaiwhO
are hopel Of getting well, who, II
they had taken care Of themselves.
would now be well. A cough Is the
foundation Of consumption. Ballara's
HOrehound Syrup will cure that cough.
Mrs. S., Great Falls, Montana.
writes: II have used Ballads Hore-
hound Syrup in my family for years
my children never suffer with coughs. I"
Sold by all druggists. I"
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-09-14
Sea BiPds.

Sea birds frequently spend weeks at
sea and are believed to qUench their
thirst partly from the fat and oil which
they devour ravenously when OpDOr-
tunity puts them In their way. TIE
keen eyeSight Of birds u well known,
and sea birds have been observed
docking toward the storm cloud about
10 burst from all points Of the CON-
pasa and apparently drinking fhO
water a. Il deacenda from The Sides.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-09-14
The Oriainal.

Foley & Co, Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as a throat and lung
remedy, and on account Of the great
merit and popularity Of Foley's Honey
and Tar many limitations are offered for
the genuine. These worthless imita-
tons have similar sounding names. Be
ware Of them. The genuine Foley's
Honey and Tar is In . yellow package.
Ask for it and refuse any substitute.
II is the best remedy for coughs and
colds. Sold by all dealers.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-09-14

History must be human, making itH
6nal appeal not Az a monument Of cru
dition, but as a masterpiece Of art, IN
which the collective deeds and pas
Sions OF men shall be not merely pic
tured with Photographic accuracy, but
vitallzed and interpreted. Let US not
suppose that this Ii a new aim. The
great historians have always held It.
The idea that Thucydides and Tacitus
neglected to consult all the material
available In their time In lUdicrOus.
GibbOn knew his sources" as pro.
foundly as the impeccably correct Gar
diner. MOmmsen, we may be sure, had
not, like Stubs. q body OF evidence
which he dared not explore. The mas
ter historians In the future. by what
ever method they may work. will prove
themselves TO be akin to these In In
sight, in power aud In art.-W. r.
ThAyer In Atlantic.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-09-14
The "GiantS R~Il.

Russia IL famed for the manufacture
OF great bells. The "Glant." cast In
Moscow in the sixteenth century,
weighed nearly $4,000 pounds and re-
Qulred twenty-fOur msn to ring It. In
1882 1t fell. but its fragments were ~
cast along with other metal into q bell
which weighed 44S.OO0 pounds. the
metal Of which alone IL valued at $780,
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-09-14
PRooR Of namnnrnnr.

ma, teacher was tellln' M that We
should all be on q equality in our
SChOolrOOm. Nobody should feel any
better'n anybody else"
That's right. George"
Say. ma. can ! 80 to school today
without waShin' my fGce1 None Of the
rest Of 'em washes theirs. Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-09-14

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The wageworker., 1906-07-13
RAlLRoADERs MUST PAY.
Rate Bill Will Put Brotherhoods to
Great Annual Expense.

Cleveland, o., July 10.-Grand Chief
W. S. Stone of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers, referring yes
terday to the various effects of the
railroad rate bill, said:
"Under the provisions of the law
officers of railroad labor organizations
are deprived of free transportation,
which they have heretofore enjoyed.
There are five railroad labor organiza-
tions-the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers, the Brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Firemen, Railroad Trainmen, Or
der of Railroad Conductors, and Order
of Railroad Telegraphers.
"a conservative estimate as to the
amount of fare that our officers will
have to pay after January 1, 1907,
when the law goes into operation,
would be $4,000 for each organization.
making total of $4,000 that the rail
roads will get from railroad labor or
ganizations when their officers are on
official business"
The wageworker., 1906-07-13
THE CLOSED SHOP.

1t Prevails Among vociferous Advo-
Gates of the Open Shop.
The boards of trade of every city
in this country is closed to each and
evely business man, no matter what
his standing, unless he is member
Of the board, and pays mis- proper
tlonal share of the expenses thereof.
The manufacturers associations, ma
tional and local, who are contributing
their funds to defeat organized labor,
are closed to those who are not mem
bers thereof and who do not subscribe
to their rules.
The Citizens Alliances, which are
hollering for "open shops" are barrel
and bolted" against each and every
one who does not indorse their laws
AMI, contribute to their funds,
The medical fraternity is closed
tighter than drum to the M. D. who
refuses to meet his obligations to the
society and help bear its expenses.
The coward who hides himself be-
hind technicalities is to be Stunned as
a viper. To this there is an applica-
on-Buffalo Progress.
The wageworker., 1906-07-13
reference to every other line of cali
ing whatever.-St. Paul Union Advo-
SOMEWHAT PERSONAL.
A Little Talk With Men Who Use Ad-
vertising Space.

Does it not stand to reason that the
labor press does appeal to the buyer?
Workingmen have learned to place de-
pendence in those advertisers that pa
tronize their press. They know they
will receive fair, honest and just treat
ment from all such, and hence the de-
mand for space in the workingmen's
paper. Reason this out, Mr.. Adver-
tiser. The readers of the labor press
have heart as well as monetary
interest in the success of their paper
and each and all hold like desire to
make it the medium by which to judge
their fellow men. Not many years
ago it was considered an act of kind
ness to the workers to place the small
est kind of an ad in their paper. But
space in the workingmen's press is be-
ing eagerly sought for by the honest,
fairminded, farseeing and judicious ad-
vertiser.-Utica Advocate.
The wageworker., 1906-07-13
THE CARPENTERS.
Tell How One They Helped Turned
Against Them for Profit.

All members of Local No. 1855, Car
penters and Joiners of America, are
hereby notified to present their due
books for comparison with ledger at
our next meeting.
Is this, in all fairness and honor,
just to the organization who supported
him in the past?
Local No. 1855 is rapidly increasing
it's membership. Four candidates were
initiated July 10.
Twenty-nine new members were ad-
mitted to membership in local No. 1855
since June 1.
Delegates and alternates were elect
ed to the general convention conven-
ing September II, 1906, at Niagara
Falls, N. Y.
The United Building Trades is now
thoroughly organized and is doing
business.
Bro. l.. P. Sutter is reported seri
ously ill.
Bro. Parker left local 1855 to take
up his residence in Chicago.
Bro. c. E. Woodward left Thursday
for the Shoshone district.
F. A. Mason has been an active mem
ber of the Carpenters Union in Lin
coin in past years and by the aid oi
members of the union gained reputa
ton as foreman, and later, by the as
The wageworker., 1906-07-13
LA Toilette ON GUARD.
Forces One Labor Bill Through After
a Bitter Struggle,

Forces One Labor Bill Through After
Bitter Struggle.
Because it was not thought quite
safe to ignore all the demands made
by one brave man who is now fight
ing the battles of the over-burdened
masses in the senate, one bill affect
ing working people was enacted into
law. Senator La Follette's measure,
to tear from the statute books. so far
as it relates to railroad employees, the
vicious legal fiction which saves en-
ployers from all liability for death or
injury through the act of a fellow
servant, has been enacted in qualified
shape into law. But that monstrous
survival of medieval law-making still
continues in force in most of the states
of the union and in national affairs in
The wageworker., 1906-07-13
Republican Union Men Should Act Now!

The republican county primaries will
be held on Tuesday, July II, and the
county convention on the next day,
Wednesday, July 1S. The primaries
will elect delegates to the county con-
vention and the convention will nomi-
nate county ticket, including men,
bers of the legislature. Lancaster
county is entitled to five representa-
tives and two senators. A nomination
for the legislature on the republican
ticket is practically an election to the
Office So far as we recall, Lancaster
county has never been represented in
the legislature by a democrat of
populist.
Republican union men now have a
duty to perform-a duty that they owe
to their party. as well as to themselves
and to their fellow unionists. That
duty is to get busy at once and see to
it that at least two good union men
are nominated for the legislature by
the republican county convention. This
can not be done unless the republican
union men get together, frame up dele
gate tickets in the various precincts
and elect bunch of delegates to the
county convention who will insist up
on having the slate made up so as
to include couple of good union men.
On questions Of party politics these
men can vote with their party organi-
zation, but they will be there to intro
duce measures demanded by organized
labor and always on the spot to head
off the schemes of the interests antag-
onistic to unionism.
The Wageworker has no preferred
candidates for any office on any ticket.
All politicians look alike to this news
paper Regardless of the party brand
worn by candidates it will support
The wageworker., 1906-07-13

through the dominant party, but If it
can not, notice is hereby given that
an effort will be made to secure it by
giving the support of organized labor
to the minority party. If the repub-
lican convention Of Lancaster county
refuses to recognize labor by nominat-
ing one or two union men for the legis-
lature, the democratic convention will
be more wise, and then The Wage
worker and a host of trades unionists
who are republicans on general prin-
ciples will be found fighting for the
success of at least part of the demo-
cratic legislative ticket.
Organized workmen are donning
their fighting clothes, and the profess
sional politicians will soon find them
in Nebraska wants several things, and
If they can not get it from one party
they will throw their support to some
other party that will be willing to
To republican unionists The Wage
worker has this to say: Get busy right
now. Find out who are the candidates
for delegates to the county convention.
Sound them on this point, and if they
will not pledge themselves to work for
the nomination of couple of good
union men to the legislature, fight
them. Get together at once.
The Wageworker believes that In
graham and Caster are the right men
to nominate. It will, however, gladly
abide by the decision of majority and
support any union candidate nomi-
mated by any party, reserving at all
times the privilege of deciding for
itself whether the candidates so nomi-
mated are worthy the support of or
ganized labor.
The wageworker., 1906-07-13

those whom it believes to be best able
to advance the cause of the toilers
of this country But in order to facili-
tate matters several union men have
talked the matter over and sentiment
centered upon two as good union men
of these men has been approached on
the subject. The editor of this paper
has not mentioned the subject to
either of them. But this paper knows
them both, and knows them to be ca
pable observation-disclosures incor-
ruptible, staunch union men, and both
republicans. Reference is had to L. L.
Ingraham of University Place, a mem
ber of Lincoln Typographical Union.
and Mark T. Caster, member of the
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and
president of the Central Labor Union.
In the legislature these two men
would undoubtedly act with their party
on all party measures, participate in
the republican caucus and stand by
the caucus nominee for United States
senator. But they would also look
after the interests of organized labor
and could be depended upon to make
things interesting for the little bunch
of grafters who have waxed fat at
public expense.
The Wageworker will rejoice if op-
portunity is given it to support these
two splendid gentlemen. And if the
managers of the republican party in
Lancaster county are wise they will
nominate them, or two other union
men equally acceptable to the rank and
file of trades unionists in this county.
Organized labor in Lancaster county
wants several things in common. with
organized labor elsewhere in the state.
1t prefers to secure these things
The wageworker., 1906-07-13
PLAY BALL.
Rev. Charles StezIe's Advice to the
Man Who Pulls Back.

1t was plainly the pitchers fault.
The ball seemed to rebound into his
men were on bases, but for some un-
accountable reason he stood in the
box with both hands over the ball,
while the crowd yelled. He seemed
badly ratified. He was professional,
too-said to be one of the best in the
league. While he hesitated the man
on third made the home plate, and the
player on second took mis- place. Then
he made a wild throw to second to
head off the chap who was running
from first, with the result that still
another run was scored, leaving only
one man on the bases. The whole
thing was due to the pitcher holding
the ball. At least, that was the prin-
cipal reason for the bad play.
The week following the ball game
saw a man in labor hall "hold the
ball." not because he was ratified, but
because he wanted to stop the game"
Things were not going to suit his
fancy, so he deliberately baked. That
didn't help him or anybody else. 1t
simply resulted in another setback
for the cause of labor in his city. Too
often we meet just his type. OF course
he isn't peculiar to the ranks of labor,
but he Is there, and that is why we
are concerned about the matter.
cause of misunderstanding. And be-
cause he cannot. comprehend his op-
ponent he seeks to destroy him. He
should learn that it is far better to
seek to understand, and not to silence
his adversary, even when to silence
him is possible If the one who op-
poses is right, he will win in the end,
anyway. And it surely is better to
lose gracefully and manfully, than to
be beaten out fiat because of stub
born refusal to study the other side of
the question.
Bold and sweeping statements come
more commonly from doubt and ignor-
ance than from just conviction. So
look out for the fellow who claims
monopoly of wisdom. He is getting
ready to "hold the ball."
In these discussions with regard to
the social questions of the day, most
of us forget that we have not yet mas
tered even the elements of the prob
lens of society. Theories have been
formed from the examination of groups
of isolated facts, but life is complex.
1t is difficult-not to say unfair-to
rush to final conclusions. Until the
last fact has been presented, we can
not afford to be dogmatic. In the Ia
Dor movement we must be opportun-
lists. There are SO many factors to be
considered that no one man has either
the wisdom or the ability to pass as
the infallible one. 1t is going to take
the whole nine" to win the game, so
let's play ball"
The wageworker., 1906-07-13
CRUSHED BY HIS ENGINE.
Popular Young Engineer Meets Death
Under His Locomotive.

Elmer E. Cole, a Burlington ell
gineer, met instant death by being
caught under a topping engine near
Fremont last Thursday. The accident
occurred at the crossing of the North
western and Great Northern near Fre-
mont. Conflicting reports are afloat as
to the cause, but it seems that Cole
failed to see the signal set at the
crossing giving the Northwestern the
right of way, and ran his engine into
the derailing switch. The engine
turned over and Cole was crushed to
death.
Mr.. Cole was a single man and lived
with sister in Lincoln. He was
splendid young man, and had more
than the usual number of friends. His
parents live in Plattsmouth. Cole had
a reputation for carefulness and was
one of the best engineers in the SER
vice. He had been working for the
Burlington upwards of ten years. The
body was brought to Lincoln and for
warded to Plattsmouth, where funeral
services were held last Saturday. A
large number of Lincoln railroad men
accompanied the remains to Platts'
mouth and paid their last respects to
their former comrade and friend. The
sympathy of a host of friends is ex
tended to the bereaved parents and
relatives.
The wageworker., 1906-07-13
CENTRAL BopY's BENEFIT.
Fulton Stock Co. Tenders Another to
Help Labor's Cause.

Fulton Stock Go. Tenders Another TO
Help Labor's Cause.
Thursday evening, July 26, has been
selected as the date for the benefit
performance for the Central Labor
Union. Tickets exchangeable at the
box Office of the Oliver for reserved
seats may be had of T. w. Evans, at
Wohlenberg's cigar store. Delegates
to the Central Labor Union are re-
quested to call on Mr.. Evans and Sc
cure block of tickets for sale among
their friends.
The Fulton Stock Co. and Manager
Zehrung of the Oliver have kindly con-
sented to give this benefit performance
as an evidence of their friendship for
the cause of unionism. Mr.. Jess Full
ton is taking an active interest in the
matter and he and his company may
be depended upon to exert every effort
to make the occasion a great success.
OF the merits Of the Fulton Stock Co.
it is not necessary to speak. It is now
playing it's third summer season at the
Oliver and it's worth is evidenced by
the fact that its patronage Is larger
this season than ever before. 1t is
putting up the very best dramas OBJ
tainabie. Last week Under Two
Flags" was presented in manner that
left no room for criticism. AS "Ciga-
rette," Miss Enid Jackson was at her
best and gave a splendid portrayal OF
the best character in Ouida's best
novel, The first part of this week an
old play under new name was pre-
sented, and it was enjoyed by i'm
mense audiences.
Every unionist in town should make
it point to patronize the Fulton Stock
Co. because it is made up of friends
of organized labor. And every union
list should endeavor to make the ben
eft performance the largest in point
Of numbers ever given in Lincoln. The
regular prices of 25, is and 10 cents
will prevail. Box seats, so cents.
Call on Mr.. Evans and get your
tickets and then hustle out and give
your friends chance to buy them.
The wageworker., 1906-07-13

sistance of leading carpenters who
faithfully supported him, he became
a fairly competent contractor. While
such contractor he had the faithful
support and cooperation of our union.
After all the assistance he has re-
ceived from the union here and else
where he has now turned and is fight
ing the union with all the vehemence
and vim of which his portly stature
is capable and his fertile brain can
suggest.
The wageworker., 1906-07-13
CENTRAL LABOR UNION.
Postpones Definite Action on the ceIe-
bration Of Labor Day.


The Central Labor Union met Tues
day evening and postponed definite ac-
tion on the matter of observing Labor
day. But few of the unions had met
since the last meeting of the central
body, and it was deemed best to wait
for further action. That Labor day
will be f1ttingly observed is assured,
but the exact form of the observance
is yet to be decided upon.
It was announced that the benefit
performance kindly tenGered by Mr.
Jess Fulton and Manager Zehrung
would be given on Thursday evening,
July 26. The committee was author
lied to proceed with the matter and
all delegates urged to cnip in and
''boost" to make 1t great success A
number of new delegates were In
stalled and the meeting was one of
the largest for many months. Presi-
dent Caster was unavoidably absent
and Vice President Bush occupied the
chair. The state of trade was reported
from good" to excellent" In all lines.
The wageworker., 1906-07-13

Central Labor Union Benefit at the
Oliver, Thursday evening, July 26,
rendered by the Fulton Stock Co. and
Manager Zehrung.
The wageworker., 1906-07-13

Central Labor Union Benefit at the
Oliver, Thursday evening, July 26.
rendered by the Fulton Stock Co. and
Manager Zehrung.
The wageworker., 1906-07-13

City laborers of Milford, Mass, arc
working eight hours for $500.
The wageworker., 1906-07-13

Central Labor Union Benefit at the
Oliver, Thursday evening, July &c,
rendered by the Fulton Stock Co. and
Manager Zehrung.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-18

most metropolitan and one of the
most costly mansions in this Sec
ton of the state. 1t was bought by
Jim" Lingafelter. The latter was
born in this country in 1847. He
entered the union army at II, was
wounded and went home to politics
He was recorder five years, auditor
six years and councilman.
In 1887 he organized the building
and loan company and in 1890 the
bank. 1t was the first savings bank
in this city and the peole, especial
ly the poor. flocked to it with their
money. Deposits as low as so cents
were accepted.
The twin concerns occupied the
same room. Officially, Lingafelter
was secretary Of the building and
loan company. In fact, he was the
whole thing-he and his family.
His wife was there most of the
time. His son much of the time.
They were not on the payroll as
employees. 1t was a labor of love
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-18
BOXING And
WRESTLING

The boxing and wrestling pro
gram for Friday night at the S. A
A. c. follows:
One hundred and thirty pounC
wrestling-"Jock' Wade VS.. Eddie
Murphy.
One hundred and fifty pound
wrestling-Ernest McPhee VS.
Eddie Kahn.
One hundred and thirty pound
boxing-Frank Carabin, Johnny
Parsons, Mike Scaler and Willie
Jessmore draw for opponents il
semi-finals, winners meeting ir
the finals to pick the Seattle team
man.
Exhibition wrestling-Ray STAINS
berry. 115 pounds, VS.. Cisco BULL
want, $50 pounds.