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The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04
Moundsville Penheentiary En-
ters Field Against Free
Labor of Country.
Eleven States in the Union Are
Distributing Points for Brass
Beds Made in Our Penal Institu-
tion-Many Other Convict Made
Goods PaImed Off on an Unsus-
pectiug Public.

The following article taken from
the Wheeling Majority of last
week should furnish food for
thought for those who are defend.
ing the West Virginia authorities
and the officials who are response
BILE for the deplorable conditions
existing, and lawlesS conduct of
that inStitution:-
"When w. w. Britton, vice
president of the Metal Polishers,
made his tour through the Mounds
vile pen, travelling incognito, he
endeavored to learn the names of
the firms to whom the convict
made goods were shipped. but the
guard who was showing him about
and answering harmless questions
very freely, suddenly developed
deafness and Mr.. Britton was I'M
able to learn the idenity of the pen
s'makerS.'
''The Majority has succeeded,
and presents herewith a complete
and accurate roster of all the firms
in the United States who buy brass
beds and kindred goods from the
MoundSvile Brass Bed Company,
operating in the West Virginia
state penitentiary.
"The list is interesting and in.
Structive. 1t shows how success
fully the nature of the manufacture
can be concealed. In the twenty
one firms there is not one that does
not completely, Intentionally anG
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04

"h'DiStrict President, B. S.
hastings, and Sec Treas. r. A.
~ n iamer, went to Black BetSey on
thursday for the purpose of set
ding grievence relative to a prac-
wee That the drivers had put in eff
i'c'' every thing is going along
very satisfactorily at present there,
a'''. The local is one of the largest
:" .he District. and every member
.ui'! recognizes his duty, and re-
P"h>lbillty, and are working for
'"e success of the organization.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04

The Trades Assembly should
take some steps at once for Labor
Day celebration, us all the cities
and towns throughout the county
will have parades on that day,
among them Chicago and several
other cities who have not had
parades for several years, but all
have decided to do so this year.
Why not have big industrial
parade in Charleston also. Get in
line and do something to show
the people that the movement is
still in existence here
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04

The mining industry throughout
the country at this time is enjoy
ing unprecedented peace and quiet,
only few local grievances in
some of the Districts being re-
ported and it is expected by Presi-
dent Davis that National President
Lewis will pay this District a visit
in the near future.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04

President Davis, National Board
Member Morgan, Secretary Morris,
Organizer Pellizarri and John
Wlseman addressed a joint meet
ing of the men from Mucklow,
Wacomah and Banner on Monday
at Mucklow. y large crowd was
present and good results accom-
plished.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04
HustIing at Ward.

EDITOR Labor Argus:-Please al
.'" space enough in your valuable
paper Tor few items from this
pace. VIII say that in the past
IL" months we have experienced
very slight interest in the welfare
VIZ the organization at this place as
" " mole and it has been somewhat
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04
SEEDS OF A DANGEROUS
Harvest Are Being Sown By
Men in Authority Who Act
as # They Presumed the
People Would Forever Con-
tinue to Suffer Abject
Servility.

American craftsmanship today
consists of demagogic and vulgar
appeals to the unthinking rich and
trimming of sails to catch the ap.
plause of trust magnates who howl
with glee every time policeman's
night stick cracks the head of some
unfortunate who pleads for work.
Millions of men and women are
in absolute want in our country
with countless hordes tottering on
destitution's precipice. Starvation
is everywhere, and we challenge
the naming of onehalf dozen
statesmen, from the lakes to
Florida, or between the oceans,
who have arisen to the occasion,
who can even grasp the situation,
or who has the nerve to call at
tention to true conditions. The
naval fleet is our pride today.
Millions of dollars ascend in smoke
from the tunnels and belching lips
OF the iron clads, while the sinew
of American workers go hungry
Today it is not safe for worker
to assemble in peaceful protest in
any of our large cities. They are
cowed, bluffed, battered and over
ridden by blue-coated cossacks as
an answer to bread or work ap.
peals.
The seeds of dangerous harvest
IS being sown by those who know
not-who think they can continue
terrorizing policy-who blindly
believe i'll the workers never end
ing patience.
And where are our s'statesmenN
in these times
How many men in Washington
dare protest?
Point to the men with courage
Let them stand and be counted.
They will be found shrinking
chattering with fright-praying
for the calm's return. From the
highest and mightest of all political
beliefs, they brazenly and inso,
iently lisp of returning conf
dence," with wage reductions,
idleness and starvation everywhere,
foolishly thinking they can lull
paupers with their baby talk and
nursery tales of meaningless moth
ing in an effort to kill time.
They live for today. There is
Il heart throb for labor.
Political fences, the Aldrich bill
and the tariff god are only consid-
cred. Every committee room is
cemetery for strange legislation
with statesmen living in the dead
past acting the part of chief
mourners.
And labor has not risen to its
true worth in these times. We
ind, too often, that fright which
some are pleased to term Hcautious-
ness. Many of our papers are
1u!l of the sickening stuff, with
Pr1vation on every hand. Some
labor officials seem stricken with
Washingtonian paralysis. They
have a criminal trustfullness that
Others will help them, and imagine
its smart and "truly American"
to remain silent while plutooracy's
tools slug, club and shoot workers
whose only crime is they demand
work or free speech.
1t is not pleasant to call atten-
ton to these things, but the
prophetic eye of the immortal Lin
coin saw them in advance and
warned us of them.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04

The Labor Argus prints more
local labor news than all the
papers circulated in the Kauawha
Valley combined and has fought
labor'S battles here for the past
two years. Help us along by send
ing i'll your subscription or getting
us a new subscriber or two.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04

For the first time in years peace
relgnS supreme in the Kanawha
coal fields between the miners and
operators, and the prospects for
the organization are extremely
bright. President Davis and his
corps OF efficient assistants are GER
Iainly to be congratulated upon the
successful manner in which they
nav" brought these conditions
about.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04

The District Executive Board
consisting of five board members,
The president, vice president and
secretary were in session Tuesday
AFTERNOON, considering matters of
general interest in the organization.
Inc officers and board members
present were Ben Davis, president;
H. r. Lanham, vice president;
bemJ. f. Morris, secretary. and
Van ID. Johnson, w. w. Hall,
W. +. Javins, w. Il. Smith.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04

night, the spirit of indifference
that has manifested itself among
the men working there should be
cast aside, and a more active, and
determined effort put forth that
would result in much good to all
the men.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04

Vice President Lanham and Or
ganiZcr Kr1llman left for Williams
port, Kentucky, yesterday to at
tend "a conference with the oper
atorS and miners at that place
looking to an adjustment of the
wage scale.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04

G. N. Pickering, the old war
horse of the Mammoth local union
has announced himself as a candi-
date for the nomination of Justice
of the Peace on the Democratic
ticket and says if he secures the
nomination he will give the "slate'
IA crack this fall. Charley is the
boy who can do it. Here's success
to him.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04

One miner SO far has announ ced
himself to go against the Legislative
"slate' ticket this fall, in the per
son of J. ii. Shank, of Dungriff OH
Briar Creek, whose announcement
appears in this issue. Mr.. Shank
is Il hustler and will give some
body a race.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04

The Labor Argus is the only
paper in West Virginia that has
shown up the guard" system.
Why not help ms keep up the good
work. Send in your subscription
and get few new subscribers for
us. We "knead the dough-
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04

The mines at Boomer have start
ed up on full time and Organizers
Craigo and Pellizarri will put in the
week at that place in the interest
of the organization.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04

Sub District President Hastings,
and Organizers Craigo and Robin
son. held a very important meet
ing at romsburg on Monday night,
with very large attendance,
there was Il good representation
from Greenbrier down to the
meeting, headed by the genial
Board Member V. ID. johnson,
and the active workers Brothers
Synor, Roberts, and Stull, and
others.
Quite an interest was manifested
IN the meeting. The company's
are putting into effect i'll all their
mines niform slate scale
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04
LOCAL NEWS.

The Capital City Trades AS
sembly will hold an important
meeting on Monday evening in the
Maccabee's Hall, over the s and
lOc store. Considerable BUSINESS
affecting the trades union move
ment in the city will be discussed
and all delegates are urged to be
present.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04

The Argus has made arrange
ments whereby we can handle
chec!; weigh sheets in the future
Let us give an estimate on your
next order.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04

The Retail Clerks had good
meeting Tuesday evening The
following stores have recognized
their union and have the nnion
store card, and all union men
shoulo remember them when max
ing purchases:--
henry Smith, Loeb, Shoe Co..
r FranSenoerger & Co., Price Shoe
Co, Schwabe & May, Bell Shoe
60, Kaufman Bros. J. d. JEFF.
ferles q Co., Fielder and Turlev.
the Hub Clothing Co.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04

A large and enthusiastic meet
ing at Hickory Camp was address
ed by Vice President Lanham,
Organizer Krallman and r. A.
Kramer.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04

The carpenters held busy
meeting on last Friday evening.
President Kuntz and SeeretarS.
treasurer limerick of the Trades
Assembly appeared before them as
committee from that body to
adjust a grievance existing be-
tween the two bodies and the
prospects for all amicable settle
meht Is anticipated by the next
meeting.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04
UNION COAL
MINERS PLEA
10 Organized Labor to Stand To-
gether in Kanawha County In
dustria11y and Politically

Editor Labor Argus:
L notice your noble stand for the
the rights of the laboring class
both politically and induStrially.
No man can fail to notice the in
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04

National Executive Board Mem
Der Cairns has been sick for the
past week, but is able to be out
again.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04
MASS MEETING
AT LONGACRE
On Next Sunday Afternoon of all the Miners of
That Section---Harmony Reigns Throughout
the Val1ey-Slate Scales Adjusted.

The miners and mine laborers Lf
Longacre, Boomer, Harewood,
Smithcr., Cannellon and Carbon
dale will assemble in big mass
meeting on next Sunday afternoon
at 3 o'clock in Campbell's Grove
at Longarre and listen to ad-
dresses by representatives of the
National District and Sub-DiS-
trict officials. This is the first
open air meeting Of the season and
an enormous crowd is expected to
he in attendance. Matters of vital
and lasting Importance to the
miners and mine laborers of the
valley will be discussed. A
cordial invitation has been cx-
tended the public to attend by the
district officers.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04

The men men at Crescent failed
to meet on their regular meeting
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04

The union label is the only
weapon left organized labor to
fight their greedy enemies. Use
it.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04

President Davis pays high
tribute to the hustling qualities of
Sub District President Hastings in
settling disputes and says SO far
during his term Bert has not re.
ferred a single grievance to him
for adjustment, which is a great
record for the troublous times just
past. He also says that the new
secretary, Doll Kramer, is do.
ing excellent work for the cause.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04

Subscribe now for The Labor
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The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04

President Davis and the other
officials of the District and Sub
District, after conference OH
Paint Creek the first of the week
closed an agreement with the Paint
Creek Collieries Company, which
was ratified by the miners, fixing
the price for slate work during the
life of the present agreement as
follows:
Slate from 6 to 9inches, 25c per
yard.
Slate from 9 to - inches, SOC
per yard.
Slate from - to Is inches, roc
per yard.
Slate from 1b to 19 inches 81 90
per yard.
Slate from Is to 81 inches, 81 20
per yard.
Slate from 81 to "a inches, 81. so
per yard.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-04

diScouraging to the faithful few
realizing as we do that we must he
able to bear our cross in order
that we may wear a crown. The
old soldiers began the work with
renewed energy and earnestness to
try to make the U. NJ. w. of A.
more stronger on Kellys Greek
than ever before and they succeed
edenrolling list of % new men,
bers on May %, aud the following
meeting night 2; making a total of
25 new members in the two weeks
ending May 80, 1908, and the
future prospects seem brighter
than the past for Local Union No
1851. If we can only get the
grumblers to take part in the work
and be willing to bear their part
of the burden. With best wishes.
Secretary Local Union No. 26S1.
p. j. Hackett, one of the prom
inent members of the organization
from Bancroft, was in the city
Monday ON business and during
his conversation with the Argus
man acknowledged that he was
seriously considering entering the
race for Justice of the Peace in his
district. Pat is in every way
qualified and will make a good
officer and has Il host of friends
who will rally to his support if he
gets into the race.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1908-01-25
LOCAL ITEMS.

William Long left Monday for Hot
Springs, Ark, on business trip.
M. T. Kene6ck left Saturday even
ing for Seattle, Wash. in response to
telegram announcing the serious
illness OF his sister.
Mrs. Bohmier and daughter, Mrs.
Duquette, OF Ishpeming, are guests
this week OF Baraga friends.
James Landry is able to be out
again after several days confinement
from rheumatism.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. ]. Cramer, OF
Menominee, are guests of Baraga
friends this week. Mr.. Cramer, we
are informed, has leased the John
son Hotel at Keweenaw Bay and
will take possession Tuesday next.
Mrs. G. o. Holmes and children
are guests of Calumet friends this
week.
DR.. r. s. Buckland left Friday
evening for a brief business trip to
Chicago
Joseph Cohl, OF Chicago, arrived
10 Baraga Wednesday and will spend
a few days as guest at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Cohl.
Joseph Peters resumed his duties
at the Big Store Saturday last after
several days illness.
Miss Norah Mcmahon Of Sanford,
Mich, arrived in Raraga Friday ev.
enipg where she will visit at the
home of her brother, James Nc.
Mahon, for several weeks.
Fred Carroll left Thursday for
( Milwaukee on q few days business
trip.
Samuel Southern, OF Chicago,
called on his trade here Friday.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1908-01-25

The members of the Baraga
Hockey team were busy several days
this week in perfecting the new rink
in the bay. Last week the boys
were made present Of enough lum-
Der to make a proper field. and are
indebted for this kindness TO the
Baraga Lumber Co., and take this
to thank the company
for its generosity.
S. w. Clements returned Friday
morning from Sault Ste Marie,
where he went upon receipt OF word
that his brother from the east, whom
he had seen in several years. was
awaiting to see him. His son Will
liam who is located at the 500 re-
turned to the east with his uncle.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1908-01-25
AsslNlNs ITEMS
Correspondence.

]. B. Sky, of Odanah, Wis. ar
rived here Tuesday and expects to
remain during the balance of the
winter.
John Hugo, Jr., left Tuesday for
Odanah, Wis.
Charles Cardinal left this week for
Huron Bay, with his fishing outfit
and will remain indefinitely.
Mrs, Louis Grow is convalescing
from her recent illness.
Thomas Loonsfoot commenced
work this week on his new residence
at this place.
Mrs. Hattie Vassair, of Ontona
gon, visited friends at this place
this week.,
M. Seavoy, of L'Anse, is con-
structing siding near Fewsville,
where he expects to ship mining
timber during the remainder of the
season to the copper country.
Mr.. and Mrs Chas. Papin, Of Ke-
weenaw Bay, we're visitors here
Tuesday.
Joseph Chosa, Jr., of Keweenaw
Bay, transacted business here Tues
day.
Abe Wawasong installed a graph.
ophone in his store recently for the
amusement OF customers.
s. Denomie and family we're Ke.
weeuaw Bay visitors Sunday last.
S. Denomie vas in LAnse Satur.
day last in attendance at meeting
Of the board of county road commits
sioners.
Charles Seavov, Of L'Anse, tran.
sacted business here Wednesday.
Master Girard Denomie returned
this week from few days visit at
Skanee.
Sheriff John Cosgrove, OF L'Anse,
was here on official business
Wednesday. ~
The L'Anse sentinel., 1908-01-25
Notice of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the
partnership lately subsisting be-
tween George E. Defroe and William
C. Birk. OF Baraga, Mich. under the
6rm name Of Deffoe & Birk, OF Bar
aga, Mich, was dissolved on the
twenty-eighth day of December. A.
D. 1907, oy mutual consent. All
debts owing to the said partnership
are to be received by said William
G. Birk, and all demands on the said
partnership aresto be presented to
him for payment, aud the said Will
liam c. Birk is to continue the bust
ness.
Dated this 4th day of January, A.
ID. 1908.
GKORaE e. DEPPOE.
WILLIAM G. BIRK.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1908-01-25
New Blacksmith shop.

During the fore part Of the week
John N. Cote, who for number of
years had been associated in the
blacksmith business with his father,
N. Cote, entered the business circles
Of this village for himself.
Mr.. Cote has leased the Bellaire
shop located on Ontonagon street
AND rs nov actively engaged in at
tending to the wants of his many
friends and customers.
As O. mechanic he is considered
among the best and tits safe to pre-
dict that bis broad acquaintance and
gentlemanly manner will readily
build business which might well
be envied.
For 8 few mouths he will be as
sisted by his father, who is widely
kuown as q smitby..
The L'Anse sentinel., 1908-01-25

The Masquerade ball which was
given in Grsndville Hall last week
Friday evening vas one OF the most
successful events of its kind ever
given in Baraga. The attendance
ran we'll into the hundreds and the
costumes were many and varied.
Miss Laura Gallino and Messrs.
Henry Dursad and Thomas Nc cMahon
carried on the honoys for best cos
tunes. aud Messrs. Alpbouse Cote
aud Dsvid Weudroa and Miss Bose
The L'Anse sentinel., 1908-01-25

To check cold quickly, get from
your druggist some little Candy Cold
Tablets called Preventics. Druggists
everywhere are now dispensing Pre-
ventics, for they are rot only safe,
but decidedly effective and prompt.
Preventics contain 90 quiuine, nc
laxative, nothing harsh nor sicken.
ing. Taken at the ''sneeze stage :
Preventics win prevent Pneumonia,
Bronchitis, La Grippe, etc. Hence
the name, Preventics Good for
ieverish children. ~ Preventics q
cents. Trial Boxes 5 cts. Sold by
Campbell &-MAson, L'Ause Barags
Store Co, Baraga.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1908-01-25

Bully, for the most unique. At the
Chappell House at midnight boun-
tiful supper was served by Manager
Roth, of which l2S. people partook.
The dance, music and supper are
spoken of 10 highest terms by all in
attendance.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1908-01-25
LOST.

On road between Baraga aud Ke-
weenaw Bay on January 20th, . fur
robe. Finder please return to Bar
aga Lumber Company and receive
reward. 1-25-tl
The L'Anse sentinel., 1908-01-25

P.ss.s ssm C ss.s ~ ~, }sals3se ~, s. e.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-09-10

seems to prevail. Just pull all togeth-
a. for "A Greater Goldsboro and we'll
get there. We've got The Best Town
in the State.
The public schools of the city will
open on Monday wesk, September Ii.
The grounds and the buildings have
bssu thoroughly erhauis and put
ia order and crescent "A most pieas H.
appearances. The order for tie in; :
ing of the doors outward, to o Il
jam i'll ease o: sudden eluerSenci~>, has
been issued by the Board OF Trustees,
and his work will be completed before
the date for the opening of the schools.
Have you seen the latest publication
In the city? 1t is "Cohen's Store News"
Vol. mo. [, III colors. 1t is us pref
ty AS Il picture and readable as u
standard noveI-and much more intsr-
esting to the frugal housek eep-r in
these stringent times. 1t reflects the
highest credit on the genius OF the
compiler, Capt. S. Cohen, and on the
efficiency of the job printing depart
msnt O. the ARGUS, from which l, WA
issued.