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The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-04-27
CENTRAL LABOR UNION.

Brief Meeting and Very Little Business
Was Transacted.
The meeting of the Central Labor
Union Tuesday evening was brief and
uninteresting. Very little business of
Importance was transacted outside of
making generous donation to the San
Francisco relief fund. The committee
appointed to correspond with the man.
ayers of labor temples in other cities
reported a number of letters written,
but to date no replies have been re-
ceived. The committee was given fur
Their time.
With the exception of the cigarmak-
ers the deterrent trades reported work
from good to fine. This is especially
true of the building trades. For some
reason hard to discover, the cigarmak-
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-04-27

ers find their business dull Perhaps
the Commercial Club is still overlook
ing few opportunities to secure
more wage earners for Lincoln" The
attendance was little above the aver.
age.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-04-27
CAPITAL AUXILIARY.

Capital Auxiliary No II met with
Mrs. w. M. Maupin, 1916 G street, last
Friday afternoon. The attendance was
above the average. Considerable bust
ness was transacted. The labor press
of the country is making frequent men
ton of the fact that Capital Auxiliary
is the third largest local in the juris-
diction.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-04-27

petent advertising solicitors and sent
abroad for them, lot of members CT
the Commercial, Club held meeting
and. resolved" against it The own
in modern business transactions.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-04-27

Funny old world this. An eastern
man refused to treat with his employees
collectively and insisted on treating
with them as individuals. When the
employees agreed to this the business
man sent them to the secretary of the
local Citizens Alliance
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-04-27

Men who lack the nerve to organize
and make a collective demand for rec
ognition of their rights have no moral
right to profit because better men or
ganize and secure better treatment.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-04-27

eminent, legislative, judicial and ex.
ecutive, enacting laws on the bench,
deciding upon the question of their
violation and then passing sentence
arbitrarily.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-04-27

When the Lincoln Commercial Club
begins selling Lincoln made cigars at
it's cigar stand there are a lot of peo-
PIE who will believe that it is con-
sistent in its cry about ''patronizing
home industries" And until the
Commercial Club does this it will have
trouble in making a lot of people be-
lieve that it is sincere.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-04-27

When the Commercial Club wanted
a competent secretary it sent abroad
for one, and thought it all right.
When The Wageworker wanted COM
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-04-27

Lancaster county is entitled to seven
representatives in the legislature-two
senators and five representatives. If
at least one senator and two repre-
sentatives are not unoin men, the un-
ionists of Lancaster county will have
no one to blame but themselves.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-04-27

The governor of Idaho says the peo-
pie of that state are willing to give
Meyer and Hayward a fair trial. OF
course they are. but unfortunately the
people of Idaho have nothing to do
with it, The question is, will the
courts give them a fair trial?
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-04-27

Up in Omaha the union men wait
and then take a referendum vote to
decide which candidates shall be en-
dorsed. All foolishness. Why not
labor make it's selections first and put
it up to the politicians to take the
referendum?
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-04-27

All amendments must be ratified by a
two-thirds vote of the stockholders at
a general or called meeting for that
purpose, and upon such ratification 1t
shall be the duty of the board of direc-
tors to subscribe, acknowledge, record
and publish such amendments.
In testimony whereof we have here
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-04-27

When "scab" cigar smoke and union
talk come from the same mouth we
discount the talk.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-04-27

Entered as second-class matter April
81, 1904, at the postoffice at Lincoln,
Neb., under the Act of Congress of
March 3rd, 1879.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-04-27

- "Printers' Ink" the recog- .
- nized authority on advertis-
- Ing, after a. thorough investi-
- cation on this subject, says: d.
- "a labor paper is far bet i.
- ter advertising medium than +,
- an ordinary Newspaper In .
y comparison with circulation. .
- A labor paper, for example, :.
- having 1000 subscribers 10 of 4.
- more value to the business +.
- man who advertises in Il .
= than an ordinary paper with J
- $4,000 subscribers" .
- u e q ~ ~ ~ ~ - ~ - q 4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
DEPART FOR CUBA FOR LOCK CANAL
President Roosevelt ConCurs
With Finding of Secre>
tary of War.
GIVES REPORTS TO CONGRESS
Has Carefully Studied the Subject
Consideration of Philippine Tariff
Bill Finished.

Washington, Feb. 10. = President
Roosevelt today transmitted to con
gress the report of the board of con
sulting engineers on the Panama canal
together with the letter of Secretary
Taft, report of the isthmian canal com
mission and letter by Chief Engineer
Stevens.
COncurs with Taft.
In his letter the president says after
a careful, full and exhaustive consider
alton of the whole subject he concurs
in the recommendation of the secre-
tary of war for a lock canal.
Closes Philippine Tariff Hearing.
Washington. Feb. 19-Hearirgs on
the Philippine tariff bill before the
senate committee closed today and an
effort will be made by the committee
to report the bill some time this week.
NO Gambling i'm Territories.
Washington, Feb 19-The house to-
day passed bill to prohibit gambling
in the territories.
Presidential Nominations.
Washington, Feb 19.-The follow
ing presidential nominations were
made:
Brigadier general. Maj. William P.
Duvall.
Postmaster, S. w. Moorehead, at Ke-
okulI, Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
new PRESIDENT in
Clement Armand FalIieres lnau-
gurated Head of French
Republic.
CEREMONIES ARE SIMPLE
New Executive Accepts Office, With
Promise to Pursue Loubet's
Policies.

Paris, Feb. 19.-Clement Armand
Fallieres yesterday assumed the du-
ties of president of France, while for
mer President Loubet passed into pri-
vate life. The ceremony of the trans
mission of office took place in the
Elysee palace at o'clock in the after
noon, while the crowds massed in the
surrounding streets shouted Long live
the president" and Long live Fal-
Heres" and every military garrison in
France thundered a salute of 21 guns.
welcomed by Loubet.
President Loubet, surrounded by the
members of his cabinet, the presidents
of the senate and chamber of depu-
ties, and the members of his military
household, welcomed NJ Fallieres, and
in a few earnest words committed the
executive functions to the new presi-
dent.
NJ. Fallieres responded as follows:
81 am profoundly touched by the cor
diality of the welcome given me. /
come here simply as one goes to a duty,
knowing that L will be sustained in my
task by the recollectiOns of the hign
civic virtues of which you never have
ceased to set an example during the
too short years of your term as presi-
dent. | take up these great RESPONSE
bilities hoping that | may fulfill them
as you have done under all circum-
stances. Like you, | will be every
thing to France and to the republic"
Cabinet Retained.
Last evening Premier ROuvier for
mally handed the resignation of the
cabinet to President Fallieres The
new president. however, requested the
to continue in office. The cab
met Will meet tomorrow morning for
the first time in the administration of
President Fallieres.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
SEEKING UNIFORM
RAILROAD FOR SOUTHWEST
Charter Issued for Line in Oklahoma
and Indian Territory.

Guthrie, Okla, Feb. ia charter
has been issued for the New York, Ok
lahoma & Pacific railroad, with $780,
100000 capital, to build from Rogers,
Ark. westward through Indian Terri
tory and Oklahoma to Folsom. n. NJ.
The general offices are at Rogers and
New York City. The proposed route
lies through Pryor Greek and Clare
more, |. T.; Bliss, Lamont, Jefferson,
Alya. Beaver City and Mineral City.
Okla. thence to Folsom, penetrating
the Indian Territory coal fields, the
Oklahoma wheat belt and the New
Mexican copper fields. The American
Express company and the Postal Tel
egraph company will be connected with
the line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
HOME BLOWN UP BY DYNAMITE
Plot to Kill Family of Mine Superin-
tendent in Lead, S. ..

Lead, S. D., Feb. 19.-The home of
Cornelius Green, foreman of the Home
stake mine, was wrecked Saturday
night by an explosion of dynamite
The members of the family were
thrown from their beds, but escaped in
jury. Vigorous efforts are being made
to capture the miscreants and large
rewards have been offered. A Iynching
is threatened. The outrage is suppos-
ed to be the work Of one of a large
number of hands recently discharged
by Mr.. Green in consequence of a new
order of the Homestake company that
hereafter only English-speaking min
ers should be employed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
SPEAKER OF HOUSE DECLARES
UiSHMENT OF STATE
RIGHTS is A MEN
ACE.

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. 19.-Speaker
Cannon declared here Saturday night
that ''if the federal government con-
tinues to centralize we will soon find
that we will have a vast bureaucratic
which will prove inefficient
if not corrupt"
The speaker made this sensational
prediction to the Union League club,
of which he was the guest of honor.
He qualified ii by adding:
This danger does not come from
the desire of the federal government
to grasp power, but rather from the de-
sire of the citizens of the respective
states to cast upon the federal govern
ment the responsibility and duty they
should themselves perform"
Like "a state Rights speech.
Speaker Cannon's address was much
like an old fashioned Estates rights
speech" He declared the states them
selves could correct many evils which
they are asking the national govern
ment to- attack. He applied this rule
to the railroad situation. insisting that
the states in controversy with the rail
roads have the power to handle the sit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
YATES TO SPEAK In
ROCK iSLANDFEB. 26
Former Governor to Have Reception
at Harper in Campaign for
Senator.

Springfield, H.. Feb. 19.-(Special)
Following is the speaking itinerary
for former Gov. Yates for the week be
ginning Feb. %:
Monday, Feb. 26-Toulon, $50 a. IN. !;
Cambridge, p. M; Rock Island, recep-
ton at the Harper house, 6 p. M; Mo
line, $50 p. m.
Tuesday, Feb. 81 Aledo, 2 p. M;
Oquawka p. m
Wednesday, Feb. 2S-Quncy, hours
not fixed.
Thursday, March Paris, 10 a. m. /;
Shelbyville, p. M; Pana, S p. m.
Friday, March 2-Sullivan, a. m. (;
Mattoon, afternoon or evening.
Saturday, March 3-Newton, 9 a. m.
Charleston, / p. m; Champaign, S
D. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
HOPE FOR IRELAND
Seen in Speech of King Edward
VII at the Opening of
Parliament.
USUAL CEREMONIES ATTEND
Says Ministers Are at Work on Plan
to Associate People With the
Government.

London, Feb. 19.-King Edward
opened the second parliament of his
reign this afternoon with the custom
airy ceremonial. The absence of Queen
Alexandria and Prince and Princess of
Wales and the Duke and Duchess of
COnnaught, and the mourning to which
the court has been thrown by the death
of King Christian detracted somewhat
from the brilliance of the pageant
Otherwise the royal procession from
buckingham palace TO the palace at
Westminster and proceedings in the
house of lords followed well known
lines, those of previous years.
Refers to Ireland.
The kings speech closed with a men
tion of prospective legislation. An
important paragraph was devoted to
ireland, which was as f"llows:
MY ministers have uuGet considerg-
ton plan for improving and effecting
economies in the system of government
for Ireland and for introducing there
into means for assOciating the people
with the conduct of Irish affairs.
Regard Peoples Wishes.
1T is my desire that the government
of the country in reliance upon ordin-
airy law should be carried on SO far as
existing circumstances permit in a
spirit Tegardful of the wishes and senti
ments of the Irish people, and | trust
this may conduce TO the maintenance
of tranquility and good feeling between
the different classes of the community.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
Officers of Western fed
GRAFTON of Miners Held
For Murder
OF GOV. STEUNENBERG
Charles H. Meyer, William D.
Haywood and c. A. Pet
tibone In Tolls.

Denver, Colo, Feb. 19.-Charles ii.
Meyer and William ID. Haywood, presi-
dent and secretary respectively of the
Western Federation of Miners, and c.
A. Pettibone, former member of the
executive board of that organization,
who were captured in this city Satur-
day night on warrants charging them
with completely in the murder of form
er Gov. Steunenberg of Idaho, were
taken from their cells in the county
jail at an early hour in the morning by
an armed guard of II deputy sheriffs,
and escorted 70 the union station and
were there placed on board a special
train that a few minutes later left the
station carrying the entire party of
prisoners and armed deputies over the
Union Pacific railroad en- route for
Boise, Idaho.
Papers Made Out Early.
The three men who were taken out
of the city as prisoners of the Idaho
authorities, were, it is learned, arrested
by three differenet officers after extra
dition papers had been signed by Gov.
Mcdonald.
Further Arrests Made.
Spokane. Wash, Feb. 19.-Vincent
st. John, president of the Burke Min
ers' union, was arrested at Burke yes
terday, presumably in connection with
the murder of cX-Gov. Steunenberg OF
Idaho
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
INSURANCE DISCLOSURES
CAUSE DEATH OF MCCALL
RACE SENSATION
DUE AT LOS ANGELES
Prominent Horse Owner and Race
Track Manager Accused of Irreg-
ular Practices.

Los Angeles, Feb. 19.-The Herald
says probably the most sensational
race scandal in decades is to be sprung
today when formal charges involving
a prominent horse owner and race
track manager are TO be filed by
committee of horsemen with the board
of directors of the Los Angeles Jockey
club. 1t viii be alleged fraud, collu-
sion and unfair conduct occurred con-
tinuously since the opening day of the
Ascot race meeting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
Congressman and Mrs. Nicholas
Longworth Go South on
Their Honeymoon
VIA SPECIAL CAR TO TAMPA
Treated to Serenade at Early Hour in
Morning by Party Of Groom's
Friends.

Washington Feb. 10 Mr. and Mrs.
Nicholas Longworth will spend a por-
tion of tbeir nnneymoon in Cuba. They
left Friendship" the country estate
of John Mclean, this morning in an
automobile and rode TO Alexandria, Va,
where they boarded the private car
Elysian, attached 10 the limited train
on the Southern railway, leaving Alex
andria at 11:1S a. m They so to Tam
pa, Fla, where they will take boat for
Havana, arriving there Thursday.
Given Screnade.
Washington, Feb. 19.-Joe Letter, of
Chicago, and party of young society
men of Washington descended on
Friendship" where Mr.. and Mrs.
Nicholas Longworth are spending their
honeymoon, at o'clock yesterday
morning and treated the White House
bride and her husband to an Old-fash-
ioned callithumpian serenade which
awakened the echoes in the distant
hills.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
First "Dry, Sunday in IS Years.

Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 19.- Mayor
Badges order to close the saloons in
Columbus on Sunday was strictly en-
forced yesterday and the city was
dry for the first time in 16 years.
Not a single arrest was made for vio-
1ation of the order in the city, The
saloons just outside the city limits
were open and people fiocked to them
from the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19

New York, Feb. 19.-John A. Nc
Call, who recently resigned the presi-
dency of the New York Life Insur-
ance company, died late yesterday af-
ternoon at Laurel house, Lakewood.
n. J., after an illness of three weeks.
His death was the result of break
down two months ago induced directly
by the strain and worry of disclosures
made before the Armstrong legislative
insurance investigating committee.
Forced to Resign Post.
y demand for his resignation follow
ed Immediately upon the disclosures of
the investigation. This was followed
by a demand for the restitution of
some of the money out OF which it
was alleged the company, as represent
ed by the policy holders, had been de-
frauded. He tried in vain to stem the
tide of public opinion, but finally sub
mitted his resignation as president of
the company.
Another blow fell soon afterwards.
He was compelled first to mortgage
and then to sell hisAandsOme country
place at Long Branch. n. J., in order
10 repay to the New York Life Insur-
ance company $235, 900 on the Andrew
Hamilton account, the legislative
agent of the company having made no
accounting for this sum.
Decline Rapid.
From that time dates the beginning
of mis- illness that caused his death.
Ten days ago he suffered the first
sinking spell of his illness. and was
1g fnr he
proved slightly. One week ago today,
however, he suffered a second sinking
spell and grew much worse. His con-
dition became so low that his life was
-despaired Of a priest OF the Roman
Catholic church, of which faith Mr..
Mccall was an adheTent, was summon
ed, and the last sacraments of the
church were administered to the
stricken man.
Devoted Wife Now i'm Collapse.
With the death of Mr. Mccall there
developed the possibility of a tragic
sequel when it was announced that
his devoted wife must now herself go
under medical care. She had become
worn out by the long vigil at the bed
side of her husband. and when he died
she practically collapsed. although it
is thought her condition will not de-
yelop seriously
John a. Mccall was born in Albany.
n. Y, March 2, 1s49. He entered the
insurance business early in life. and
in 1855 was appointed state insurance
commissioner by Grover Cleveland,
who was then governor. He relinquish-
ed that position to become controller
of the Equitable Life Assurance So
ciety, which position he held until he
became president of the New York
Life Insurance company in 1892
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
Outlines Objects.
ROBBERS FIRE ON A CARAVAN
"Red Head Colorado and His Band
Raid Bullion Train in Mexico.

Fort Worth, Tex. Feb. 19-News
has just been received here that Juan
Colorado. Red Head" the noted Mex
lean bandit, and his band attacked a
bullion train in the mountains near
Tomas, Chihunhua, Mexico. After a
fierce fight, in which an American and
two scouts were killed, the outlaws
were driven off. Colorado is reported
10 have been wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
MAIL TRAIN is pERAILED
Wreck on iron Mountain Road Causes
In Jury of TWelle

ST. Louis, Feb. 19-The new fast
mail train for the southwest on the St.
Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern rail
way was wrecked. presumably by u
broken rail, at Carondelet ealy TODAY.
Twelve men, including the conductor
and engineer, were injured, but it is
believed all will recover The train
consisted of the mail and express cars.
No passengers were carried.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
ARRESTED and SPIRITED
FROM COLORADO TO IDAHO
POLICE CLEAR OUT
PARLIAMENT HALLS
Coalition Members at Budapest De-
clare Dissolution Illegal and
Will Meet Again.

Budapest, Feb. 19.-The hungarian
parliament was dissolved this morning
with the use of force. The floor and
corridors of the building were cleared
by police. There was no disorder.
Members of the coalition party declar-
ed the dissolution unconstitutional and
illegal, and they will hold a meeting
Wednesday in the parliament building
unless prevented by troops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
Regard Peoples Wishes.
HAVE MILLION DOLLAR FIRE
Grain Elevator Filled with Wheat
Burns in MINNEAPOLIS.

Duluth. Mimi, Feb. 19.-The wooden
working house of the Duluth Grain
Elevator plant of Peavey e. Co, of
Minneapolis, Saturday night burned
with million bushels Of grain, princi-
pally wheat. The loss is estimated at
81, 100000 Fully insured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
PeIee Is In Eruption.

Castries. St. Lucia, B. w. J., Feb. IL.
delayed 1.-THE United States cruis-
er Denver, Commander J. G. Colwell.
has arrived here from the island of
Martinique. She reports that Mont
Pelee was active when the Denver
left Martinique.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
$500 GOO Fire at Rutland.

Rutland, Vt, Feb. 19.-Fire destroy
ed 100000 worth of property yester-
day. Five brick business buildings ex-
tending half square on Center street
and nearly an entire square on Mer-
chants row were destroyed The fire
men were badly hampered by frozen
hydrants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
FINALLY COMPELS
STORMS TO RESIGN
retary of State to
Quit.

indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 19.-During a
stormy conference at the state house.
Daniel E. Storms, secretary of state.
rendered to the governor his resigna-
tion which was accepted. Fred Simms.
of Frankfort, was Immediately appoint.
ed 10 succeed Storms. Ii is reported
the governor refused To promise Storms
he would not press proceedings fur.
ther
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
DAVID HENDERSON
is AGAIN STRICKEN
ParaIytic Stroke DepriVes Former
Speaker of House of His
Sight.

Dubuque, Iowa, Feb. 19.-Former
Speaker David B. Henderson has suf-
fered another paralytic stroke which
has deprived him of his sight. His
wife is the only person he recognizes.
1t is believed the end is near.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
STETSON SUDDENLY CALLED
Millionaire Hat Manufacturer of PhiIa-
deIphia Succumbs to ApopIexy.

Deland, Fla, Feb. 19.-John B. Stet-
son. the millionaire hat manufacturer
of Philadelphia, died at his winter
home at Gillen, near Deland yesterday.
Mr.. Stetson was stricken with apoplexy
this morning and died without regain
ing consciousness. Mr.. Stetson at
tended the university trustees meet
ing on Thursday and the presentation
day exercises at the auditorium on Fri
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
HOCH'S FATE IN BALANCE
Final Action of Pardon Board Goes
Over Until Tomorrow.

Springfield. ILL.,, Feb. 19.-The final
action of the Illinois pardon board, rel.
ative to the latest appeal for a reprieve
for Johann Hoch, the uxoricide and
bigamist. sentenced to be hanged at
Chicago next Friday, was postponed
til tomorrow afternoon. when DR.. Zeit
will go before the board to explain
certain statements made by him rela-
tive to the case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
Divorce to Wed Millionaire.

Philadelphia. Pa. Feb. 19.-Mrs.
Robert Gratzfeil, the society woman
who was divorced last month, has an
nounced her engagement to Robert
Dorman, millionaire carpet manufac-
turer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
DROPS FROM UPPER STORY
Saginaw, Mich, Man Instantly Killed
at Louisville.

Louisville, Ky, Feb. 19.-Edward I.
Peck, junior member of the firm of
Arthur Hid & Co, of Saginaw, Mich,
either fell or jumped from the sixth
floor of the Selbach hotel this morning
and was instantly killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
TO CONDEMN GROVE VERDICT
Omaha Business Men to Call a Mass
Meeting.

Omaha, Neb. Feb. 19.-The Omaha
Commercial club has decided to call
a mass meeting to denounce the YER
dict in the trial of Pat Grove Grove
has written to the newspapers CRITICS
ing ne judge for admitting his confes-
sion as evidence.