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The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-05-23
THE CLOVEN HOOP.

The DiXonized Charleston News
went into conniption fits in it's
issue of last Saturday owing to the
fact that the Argus awaited itself
of the rights guaranteed to all
American citizens and newspapers,
in our last issue and commented
editorially upon the Whipple mine
disaster.
The News as usually willfully
and milliciously misrepresented
the Argus contention throughout
its entire article, it's main effort be-
ing to divert attention from the
real subject matter Of our position
and did not devote itself in any
particular to the point at issue,
but what's the use paying any at
tention to the wailings of servilc
tool who knows nothing but the
dictates of it's master.
If the sanity News is as anxious
for square deal us they would
have 1T appear, why don't they
come out and fight i'll the open and
not throgh some one else.
The Labor Argus is not in the
habit of stabbing people in the
back, if it disagrees with others il
comes out and says SO, and doe.
not have to consult the rpOwers,
of Fayette county before it does so
either, and does not resort t,
charging dead men with crimes tt
! clear its own skirts.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-05-23
BAD AIR CAUSED EXPL OSION.

In dispatch from Charleston,
w. Va, in a recent issue of the
Post, the following statement oc-
ours anent the mine explosion at
the Whipple mine: '"rhe cause
OF the explosion is mystery, but
1t is supposed to have been caused
by gas. Every precaution known
to mining experts was taken, and
the mine was i'll the best possible
condition. with plenty of air.
Had the mine been sin the best
possible condition, acih plenty of
ar an explosion Of gas would
have been impossible. There NAV
be ten times the amount of air 60
Ing into a mine and coming ont
of 1T, and yet an explosion occur.
1t Is the manner of the distribution
OF the air which is the essential
condition. The writer was the
first state mine inspector in the
bltuminous fields in the United
States, and has probably been in
more coal mines than anv man in
the world, and the above state
ment Is the result of that expert
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-05-23
REFORM WORK.

The most discouraging feature
of reform work is undoubtedly the
selfish and perhaps natural indiff-
erence of the average man to any
remedy for social i'll which cannot
be made Immediately effective.
Ninety nine men out of every 100
are so engrossed with the task of
making both ends meet in the
struggle for existence that the bur-
den of their present necessities
smother their sense of duty to
posterity. Hence it is that the
principle of trades unionism has
taken such strong hold upon the
minds of the works of the world.
Trades unionism affords immediate
relief and amelioration of the ills
which society has brought upon it.
self, and in so doing it insures the
ultimate success of social regener-
alton in general by giving work
lngmen more leisure in which to
think and plan for the making of
a better world for those that come
after us. All genuine reform
movements must of necessity be
slow since to be effective they must;
aim at the removal of causes rather
than at merely minimizing effects.
The causes which have brought
about the present social conditions
have been at work for thousands
of years, and as the evolution of
human nature is historically slow,
their ultimate removal will prob
ably require hundreds of years at
least. 1t is evident, therefore,
that trades-u are a public
necessity in this age of the world,
and that the trades union move
ment is in reality the first of the
series of great movements which
will eventually eliminate in the
complete emancipation of human
ity from the consequences of its
own follies and ignorance.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-05-23

Those who are familiar with the
career of Mr.. Dixon in the coal in
dustry know him to be at all times
prudent, enterprising and self
sacrificing in the operation of his
mines.-Charleston News.
The numerous miners widows
and orphans in Fayette county are
living evidence of the "self-sacri-
ficing" proclivites of the Hon.
Samuel.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-05-23

ence. Hundreds of mining ex-
perts will corroborate the state
ment. Andrew Roy, Glen Roy,
Ohio, in Cincinnati Post.
1t is now up to the Charleston
News to rear up on its hind legs
and do a few more rows of falsfying.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-05-23

And now they say that it was
dust that caused the explosion at
the Whipple mine and it was in
the best possible condition, too.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-05-23
THURSDAY. MAY %, 1907.
CHARLESTON AND THE LABOR
QUESTION.

AT no period In its history has
there been witnessed such rapid
and substantial upbuilding and
improvement in all lines of bust
ness as at present mark the pro-
gress of our city. In every dircc-
ton Charleston is growing and
spreading upon a solid basis New
capital is being constantly invested
and population is increasing at a
rapid rate. Hardly a day passes
but some new enterprise is an
nounced and everywhere new
buildings are going up. No city
in the South can boast of greater
strides or has brighter prospects
for the future than our own bust
ling, enterprising city. Briefly
stated, Charleston is a live, steadily
growing manufacturing city, dcs-
tined to become one of the great
est in the South.
Included in our citizenship are
thousands of working people,
whose welfare is certainly a matter
of great Importance, not only to
them as individuals, but to the
whole city. Along this line it can
be said that the general awakening
that has taken place these latter
years in regard to the rights of the
workingmcn has borne its share of
fruit i'll Charleston, as this city is
as well organized perhaps as any
other city of its size in the country.
1t is true that all trades here are
not organized, but the time is not
far distant when they will be. And
In the organization of the working
people of this city it might be said
lies their salvation. This does not
necessarily mean war between en-
ploye and employer. Charleston
for that matter, has had compare,
lively few labor troubles. In this
city, as elsewhere throughout the
country, the likelihood of conflict
and labor disturbances grows less
as the relative interests between
capital and labor become better
understood and more fully realized
IL is useless to dwell upon this
phase of the situation, as every in
telllgent wOrkiuSman, as well as
every fair minded and conservative
employer of labor knows that the
one is Indispensable to the other.
The vital question that concerns
Greater Charleston is the success
and welfare of both employer and
employe. The good resulting to
the general community from labor
unions is too we'll known to re-
quire mention, it is well to en-
phasize the fact that without labor
unions the workingman would
have no means of self-protection
against the abuses that would in
all probability fall to his lot. The
union protects the workingman,
and for this reason every man or
woman in the city who works at a
trade for a livelih God should be en-
thusIastlc in the support of trades
unions. The good they have ac-
complished is inestimable. and they
will grow stronger and the result
will be that our working people
Will be more prosperous and con.
tented thereby, while the men OF
means who supply the money tc
build up and develop this section
Will prosper also and reap reason.
able returns from their invest
ments.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-05-23

The carpenters strike is settled
and the industrial atmosphere of
the city has no cloud to mar its
progress Let every union man
get down to business and pull for
increased membership of his local
and for Greater Charleston.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-05-23

Wonder how long it will be I'M
til another mine disaster occurs to
claim the attention of the legisla-
live mine Investigating committee 7
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-05-23

The people were prepared in ad-
vance for the verdict of the
coroncrs jury in the Whipple mine
disaster Investigation. That's the
way they do business in Fay att.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-05-23

"Dead men tell no tales" hence
they are charged with blowing up
the Whipple mine.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-05-23

Patronize your friends and re-
member your enemies Mr.. Union
Man.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-05-23

Politics are like wine-it ONLY
takes a small dose to go the heads
of some people.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-05-23

Now is the time to support your
own paper. Subscribe for the
Argus.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1907-05-23

The next combination to be
formed in Fayette tits said will be
coffin trust.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-30
JUMPED IN THE
 ARKANSAS RIVER Despondent Woman Ended Her Life Last Night by Throwing Herself Over Embankment.
BEGGED TO BE SAVED
Losses Sustained While Connected With Des MOines, Iowa, Theater, and Unfortunate Condition in Life Responsible for Her Act,

Because of alleged losses while manager of the Bijou theater in Des Moines, Ia, several months ago, and because of her unfortunate con- dition in life as an inmate of resort at No. 3O5 East Barraque street, "JO Lee," woman, 26 years old, jumped into the Arkansas river at the rear of the place this morning at o'clock and was drowned. She is believed to be Mrs. George Atkins and her home is given as Des Moines. It is said that she has a sister, Cecil Lynne at No. 222 East Second street in that city.
 Jo Lee" left the house shortly after o'clock this morning and walked to the river bank, a dis tance of about ten feet. She jumped from the top of the embankment toward the water, her robes caught on a snag and she was held fast Her screams attracted the attention of the other inmates of the place and two men who were nearby at the time. Before they could each her her 'lothing gav- way and she dropped in.l the rivers Every eft Tt was inala D save her, Lut s'.e was tna xa~ ont from shore and 1 10 :.:d could D: given. She cried f1r help and begged her friends to save her, but despite their deter. mined efforts to save her life, she sank third time and disappeared. The woman's death was reE Eorted to the police immediately. 4 search is being made today to recover the body, but owing to the high stage of the Arkansas just now, it will probably be several days before the body is found.
 'Jo Lee" has been in despondcnt mood for some weeks, say her as sociates. She came here three months ago supposedly from Des Moines. Ll..ie is known of her family.
 Several nights ago she made an attempt to end her life by jumping into the river, but persons in the house at the time prevented her from doing so. It is stated that the R- in the Iowa city.
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man; T. A. Hewlett, J. H. Wilson, Thos. Rike and F. H. Edmunds.

man; T. A. Hewlett, J. H. Wilson Thos. Rike and F. H. Edmunds.
 Decoration-F. H. Edmunds, chair man; B. F. Kilmer, G. NJ. Crocker, w c. Fisher and A. Townsend.
 Supper-Thos. Rike, chairman; A. J. Abel, E .E. Fillmore, c. Thomas and w. c. Kleiner.
 Floor-J. H. Wilson, chairman; Thad. Coshey, Wm. Book, w. J. Will Hams, J. c. Foley and J. G. Wilson
 Reception-T. A. Hewlett, chair man; w. H. Marshall, Frank Loveio Wm. Bacchus and C. A. Hunt.
 Committe on invitation-E. D. An derson, c. c. Ahrens, Geo. Barnett, T. T. Beall, Wm. Burdick, c. P. Bond, F. l.. Bush, c T. Kavanaugh, R. T. Cha ney, J. A. Conner, T. M. Dillon, E. E.. Eiland, s. L. Ellis, R. E. French, w. B. Flint, T. A. Carney, G. c. Hall, c. Hilborn, G. c. Hyslop, R. L. Hatfield, Ed Huber, D. Hope, A. R. Harris, H. w. Harris, w. R. Harper, w. E. Lud- wig, c. F Lynn, E. o. Mckenzie. W. E. McDowell, w. A. McNeil, c. McGee, Neal Miller, c F. Mccarthy, Wm. Nell son, N. P. O'Neal, A. L. Oden, c. E. Persons, F. L. Painter, J. E. Poteet, John Pickering, T. E. Quinn, Nat Rider, R. L. Roller, J. w. Rose, w. T. Roberts, J. F. Smith, F. M. Smith, w. E. Stephenson, c. B. Snyder, T. P. Simmons, J. A. Sansom, c. D. Thorpe, G. c. Williams, G. M. Young, R. A. Murray, L. Mcdonald, w. P. Kealy, F. Hendry, R. J. Woodall and J. W. Smith.
 From Mareschal Neil lodge No. 34 were:
 Mrs. Lucy Book, Mrs. Mary Cheek, Mrs. Eleanor Dillon, Mrs. Mary Ellis, Mrs. Katie Franey, Miss Anastasia Franey, Mrs. Mary Fuller, Mrs. Olive Graves, Mrs. Louis Harknes, Mrs. Ju- lia Hope, Mrs. Julia Kilmer, Mrs. AL vena Merrill Mrs. Sue McFadden, Mrs Ella Mathis, Mrs. Carrie Nelson, Mrs Agnes Pickett, Mrs. Leila Bedding, Mrs. Nora Roller, Mrs. Mary Smith Mrs. Bessie Wilson and Mrs. Alice Williamson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-30
WAS FORMER
 PINE BLUFF|AN Charles w. Schulte, Mem phis Banker Who Suicid- ed in Sanitarium, Was Manager of Local Oil Mills
ONCE LIVED HERE
D. [. Bell, Secretary of the Pine Bluff Trust Company. Was Brother Pa. tlent Of the Tennesseean in Battle Creek Sanitarium.

Charles w. Schulte, president of the First National bank of Mem- phls. Tenn, who committed suicide Monday morning by choking himself to death with a shawl strap at the Battle Creek Sanitarium, Battle Creek, Mich., was a former resident of Pine Bluff. He lived here with his wife and was for several years general manager of the Emma oil mills, being we'll known to Pine Bluftians. Later he became associat- ed with the First National bank of Memphis.
 D. c. Bell, secretary anad treas urer of the Pine Bluff Trust com pany, underwent an operation at the Battle Creek Sanitarium at the time Schulte and his wife and niece, Mrs. w. H. Miller of Little Rock, were there. He had frequent visits with MT. Schulte in the Sani- tarium. MT. Bell says that ducine his stay at that place MT. Schulte improved in health rapidly and seemed to be in the best of spirits He did not seem to be despondent, but took his exercise regularly and did everything suggested by pkysi clans to get we'll. When Mr. Bell left the hospital, on December IS. Mr. Schulte talked of going home in short time and about his busi- Ness affairs The news of his death was a great surprise to the ioca! banker.
 MT. Schulte's death was also blow to his many frienls in the Tennessee city. nie body has heen skipped there for inte. ment The funeral will probably take place there today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-30
PLANTATION
 RESIDENCE
Of Victor Waldstein on His Place Near Linwood Destroyed by Fire
 Monday.

The one-story frame residence owned and occupied by Victor Wald- stein on his plantation near Lin- wood, in this county, was destroyed by fire Monday morning. The build ing and effects were complete losses, aggregating $2,50O; partially in- sured.
 News of the fire reached Pine Bluff this morning. The blaze originated in the kitchen of the home and when 1t was discovered had gained big headway. An un- successful effort was made to save the building.
 Waldstein carried insurance with the R. H. M. Mills and Sons agency here. Waldstein formerly lived in this city and also in Hot Springs. He has lived on his plantation for the past several years, however.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-30
EIGHTEENTH
 ANNUAL BALL Of Aetna Lodge No. 163, Brotherhood of Locomo- - 4iremen and Engine men, Given Last Night. oUT-0F-T0WN GUESTS Many Listed-Novelties and Attractive Features IntrOduced-COmittees Rewarded With Unusual Success in Every Arrangement.
OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS

The eighteenth annual ball of Aetna lodge No. 163, Brotherhood of Loco motive Bremen and Enginemen, as sisted by Mareschal Neil lodge No. 34, was given last night at the Bluff City club hall on West Second avenue.
 The affair was largely attended and many out-of-town guests were pres- ent. Every detail in the arrangements was carried out and special pains lxere taken by the committee to see
 t every one had good time The music was the best that Pine Bluff could afford. Professor Deal with m orchestra of nine pieces furnished the "inspiration" for the dances in a very pleasing manner, the selections being from the latest muiscal comedies, operas and popular ballads. Supper was served in the dining room of the club at 12 o'clock. It was in charge of the members of St. Cecelias Guild Of the Episcopal church. The supper was of the best and consisted of many delicacies. The dining room was handsomely decorated and the ladies deserve a good deal of credit for the splendid way in which this part of the evenings entertainment was car ried out. The program included twen- ty-five numbers, consisting of two- steps, waltzes, square and fancy dances and the floor was comfortably crowded for each.
 The grand march was led by E. J. Bedding, the general chairman of all the committees, and Mrs. Bedding. They were assisted by John Kennedy and bride. They introduced many in- teresting and attractive figures. The .-ball was one of the most successful ever given by Aetna lodge, and to the following committees, who worked faithfully for several weeks to make the event the usual derided success that has characterized the functions Of the firemen and enginemen annual ly:
 Committees.
 E. J. Bedding, general chairman.
 Arrangement-E. P. Kilmer, chair
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-30
MISS D'VORAK
 DEFEATED WILSON
Local Boy Beaten By the Champion Lady Skater Last Night at
 the Main Rink.

the Mam Rlnk.
 At the Main rink last night the usual large-sized crowd skated. The entertainment afforded by the trick and fancy skater, Miss D'Vorak, won her much applause and when she took to the floor to run the race of the evening against Willie Wilson, interest was intense. The race was run interestingly. Wilson led at the start by narrow margin, which he held for several laps, when Miss D'Vorak passed him and held the lead from that time on. She crossed the tape 20 feet to the good. Tonight will be the final appearance of Miss D'Vorak and she will race against Met Gallagher. On Friday night the Main rink team will play a game of basket ball with the Happy Bunch team. This latter team is composed of Beaurie Hutt, Gerald Triplett, Chas. Le Maire, Ab9 Knox and J. Hanover.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-30

Mrs. R. w. Callison left yester- day for her home in Winfield, La. She was accompanied by her daugh- ter, Mrs. Nellie Oaks, and little grandson, Jack Oaks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-30

B. J. Bedding, general chairman.
 Arrangement-E. P. Kilmer. chair
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-30

It Is the cut that gives distinction to the garment. We cut anssial pattern for each garment. We have . nice line of suitings from $25 up. |Eisenkramer the Tailor, over Citizens
 bank, Second avenue, corner Pine street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-30

Miss Edith Fretwell, of Portland, is the guest of MT. and Mrs. D. P. Searle at No. 615 Morris street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-30
PIE EATERS
 TO CONTEST
Miss May Reece and Mir. Nelson Won Most Graceful Skating Prize Last
 Night at Bluff City Rink.

The attraction last night at the Bluff City rink was graceful couple skating and the prize was contested for by twelve couples. The contest was close one and very hard for the judges to decide, as all seemed to be equany as graceful. The prize was won by Miss May Reese and Mir. Nelson.
 Thursday night the pie-eaters will contest for prize in one of .ne most comical races ever witnessed. Two small boys will attempt to perform numerous stunts on skates While eat ing large slice of pie.
 Friday night, benefit polo game.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-30

For wall paper and paint ses< s<claud Clegg and company, 417 Main street.
, 1907-10-17
Necktie and Apron Social.

The Pythian Sisters will give an
apron and necktie social and dance in
Dyer hall on Saturday evening, the
18th inst. The plan is to have each
lady bring a necktie and apron of the
same color. The lady will wear her
apron and put the necktie in an en-
velope and seal it up. The gentle
men will draw envelopes and his part
ner for the first game of cards and
the first dance will be the lady who
wears an apron whose color cores
ponds with his necktie. Refreshments
will be served and a good time is as
snred to all who come.
, 1907-10-17
Will Give a Bazaar

The Ladies Aid Society expect
to give "A bazaar the first week in
December for the purpose of rails
ing money with which to fence
the parsonage and church proper
ty of the Presbyterian denomina-
ton. Mrs. G.. h. Jensen, who Is
president, says that it is the in
tention of the society to give a
series of entertainments all look
ing toward the raising of a sufi-
Client fund to properly fence the
church grounds and put them in
good shape.
, 1907-10-17
Went Bear Hunting

Mayor Hickok, w. NJ. Mace, W.
B. and Alvin Harden all left Tues
day morning on a bear hunt. In
spite of all our sleuthing we were
unable to learn just where they
had made an appointment with
the bear, but have been promised
full details from the survivors-if
any of the party live to get back
Badly" Sisson wanted to go. but,
as usual, was barred. They knew
very well hat if "Baldy" went he
would run all the bear out of the
country and no one else would
have ANYHOW.
, 1907-10-17
Two Men Blown Up

Yesterday morning word came
from the Teton property, situa-
ted about ten miles southeast of
Encampment, that Fred Turner
and d. G. Huling, two miners en-
ployed there had been badly hurt
by the premature explosion of a
shot. 1t is said that one of HUI
ling's legs is badly hurt. The
train was held for an hour this
afternoon to take him to st.
Joseph's Hospital at Denver,
His leg was broken in three pla-
ces. Turner was badly bruised
but no bones broken.
, 1907-10-17

to the telephone girl. An employe
who does the most work and suf-
fers the most abuse for the money
she receives; who does the most
favors that are unappreciated by
those upon whom they were con-
ferred; who knows more about
men than the sociologist does;
more about women than the Off
Ger of the federation of clubs;
more about the manners of chill
dren than the teacher does; and
who can tell where every gentle
man and lady lives. She is seen
in all lands and in all climes, and
speakes all tongues. God bless
her."-Exchange.
, 1907-10-17

Franc r. E. Woodward, the editor
and proprietor of the Western Home
Maker Magazine, expects to visit Sar-
atoga, among other western points,
In the near future. He has made ar
engagements to write a series of arti-
cles on the west for a syndicate of
about 30 magazines. If the arrang-
ment is made Saratoga will come in
for her share Of praise from the pen
of that gift, d writer
, 1907-10-17
Examinations for Clerk

There will be a civil service ex-
animation held in Laramie, Chey-
enne and Sheridan on the 18th
of November to examine appli-
cants for the position of clerks in
supervisors offices thruout the
National Forest. Applicants will
be examined in spelling, writing,
penmanship, arithmetic, type
writing and stenography, as well
as in letter-writing and copying
from dictation and rough draft.
, 1907-10-17
Close Summer Vacation.

o. E. Ekdahl came in yesterday
from Lake creek, bringing in Mrs.
sam O'Fallen, her brother and sis
ter, George d.. and Miss Schultz.
who took the train for st Louis.
Mrs. O'Fallen and her brother
and sister have been spending the
summer at the Fryer ranch Oh the
north fork of Lake creek, which
MIR. O'Fallen now owns. They
will spend their summers there
each yea
, 1907-10-17
From Pennsylvania Group.

j. ii. Schenk came down from
the Pennsylvania camp on the
head of Jack creek, last night, and
reports work on the Granberg
smelter progressing rapidly. Il.
W. Honchon and CT Fannie are
striking good ore in the Congo.
The owners of the PENNSYLVANIA
group are preparing to work all
winter, and Mr. Schenk is down
after supplies for his camp, Sara
toga being the nearest and best
supply point.