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The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-08-06

This scheme of government by
injunction, under which the Judge
becomes at once legislator, judge
and executioner, is indeed an
alarming state of affairs. Sitting
in his chambers, and without
notice to anybody, he issues a
ukase which he calls an injunction.
against anybody or everybody. as
may suit his pleasure, forbidding
he sees fit to forbid. and
which the law does not forbid.
for when the law forbids Il thing
there is no need for an injunction.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-08-06

The greatest ques ton confront
ing the toiling masses of West
Nlrginia-the "guard' system
was not mentioned or referred to in
any manner by either the Repub-
llcan or Democratic platform build
ers. In lodging this all important
question it is demonstrated to the
tollers that the ''interestsn domi
nate both parties and shows CON
clusively that the trade union is
the only protection that the West
Virginia mechanic has in the
state. Now is the time to build
up our unions and every wage
Garner should get busy and assist
before it is forever too late.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-08-06

The coal barons who wantonlv
violate the laws every day are
pampered and petted by the
powers and the poor laborer
who has the temerity to call at
tention to these violations is crack
ed over the head by a :sguard'' or
railroad policeman-who are com
missioDed by the state to keep
labor in subjection-for his trouble,
Great and glorious state, isn't it
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-08-06

1t behooves every miner in the
kanawha Valley to join the local
union at his place unless he de-
slres the return of the long ton
and other conditions prevalent
before she days of the joint agree
ment. Wake up and declare for
industrial freedom.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-08-06
LABOR DAY.

Labor's holiday will be here
Monday, September z, and it be-
hooves every member of organized
labor in the state to bestir himself
and help make proper showing
ON the greatest day of the year for
the toiling masses.
This day has become to have a
charm, sentiment and purpose
to the worker possessed by no other
day In the year. 1t is essentially
an American institution, though
nearly all workers in enlightened
countries celebrate some day in the
year-the first of May, the harvest,
and like days; but our national
holiday-the only one created by
an act of Congress-the first Mon.
day in September is the embodi-
ment of the spirit of the American
worker, and as such is observed
throughout the length and breadth
of the land.
Labor Day has many actual and
practical benefits. 1t is Inspiring
and couraging to the toileIs.
1t arouses his pride and
lmpreSSeS his observers. Tt re-
freshes the spirit of unity with his
tellow-workers and is joyous
holiday for family and friends. 1t
is the essence of the dignity of
labor.
IL is not the occasion for Il gen
eral carousal, as many union haters
try to make out, through, of
course, some few take advantage
of the day as of all occasions par
ticipated in by all kinds and con-
ditions of men to display their
british and degenerate tendencies.
However, it is not as much so as
the day celebrated and by some
abused as the birth of our Lord
and Saviour. But not so with the
bone and sinew of our nation. To
them it is day of celebration OF
the manliness of labor.
Labor Day was not made es-
pecially for the members of organ
lied labor, but it was made
through their influence for both
the organized and the unorganized
to enjoy, just as trades unions
make the scales of wages and the
number of hours they shall work,
Make Labor Day glorious with
songs OF thanksgiving and praise,
but do not forget that the greater
our cause for gratitude, the greater
our responsibilities to show it in
our deeds that lift the world.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-08-06
HOUSE OF DELEGATES

l respectfully announce to the citizens
OF kanawha county that l am caudi-
date for the House of Delegates subiec,
10 the Democratic convention and
soiiclt the support of the people who
believe i'll good government and nIeIgc
myself to serve the people if nominated
and elected.
J. H. SHANK. Dungriff, w. Va.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-08-06

No local union can run itself. the
members must turn ont to meet
lngs and help steer the union craft
clear of breakers. Remember
your obligation.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-08-06
DISFRANCHISEMENT.

just at present the air Is 1ull OIL
disfranchiscment. The papers
steem with it, it is the gossip on
the streets III the homes and every
where. 1t is passing strange that
all this hub-bub has been created
by the declaration of political
convention, when for years the
laboring men both white and black
in mary sections of West Virginia
have been DISTINGUISHED aud denied
the rights and privileges guaran-
teed them by the Constitution
and in direct violation of
all laws of the state and nation.
State and county officials have
been appealed to times innumcr-
able to enforce the laws and re-
lease these toiicrs from wage
slavery, pconagc and political
bondage. but the prayers and de-
mandS of labor have been utterly
ignored by the tools of the criminal
corporations, and the employees of
the coal and lumber companies in
the "guardi ridden sections of cur
state still toll on i'll slavery that
beggars description.
DiSfranchiSement i'm ifs worS,
form prevails i'll West Virginia to.
day, and that, too. with the sane.
ton of the officials whose sworn
duty 1t Is to enforce the law. In
the non-union coal fields the min.
erS are denied the right of FROG
speech, the right to assemble n,
organize for self protection, and
are bounded by lawlcss THUGS and
beaten up if they in any way O,
manner diSobcy any of the rules
proclaimed by the coal barons
Ihey are robbed and cheated b,
lhe open-Shop frcobooters and !
Cney raise their voice in profess
'hey are turned over to the tender
mercles of the ''guards.n The,
are compelled to work for. an6
under such conditions ms the onar
a'ors dictate and are forced t.
'ote the sentiments of the DIuto
cratic brigaudS who own tbap
body and soul. Labor leaders
VINO attempt to reach these wage
slaves to assist them in SHAKING
OIL their chains are brutalIv as
saulted, beat up and in MANY in.
stances killed 10y the bloodthi,stv
guards who roam about tbe
public highways under the pro-
Iectlng wing of the state govern
ineht, leaving III their train death
ana obstruction to the homes ot
the wage slaves over whom
they rule with sucb nm
limited power. And this is
iio' al; III their far reaching efforts
10 perpetuate their autocratic reign
'he l"tere. IS in addition to their
standing army of "guards,, also
MAINTAIN a corps OF railroad nolica
commissioned by the states
ch1e1 eXecutlve-whose duty if is TO
oog the footsteps of labor organ.
i|ers and keep the capitalistic
crooks advised as to their whore
aoouts and thus make it impossible
for them to enter the bailwicl,s Of
the union fighting criminal cor,o-
ations.
These conditions actually pre-
vail IN the "Littlc Mountain
State and with the full knowl.
edge OF the officials who by their
failure to perform their duty be
come aides and abettors of the
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-08-06

The favored coal operators who
nave run their mines in open
violation Of the law have murder
cd scores of innocent Winners as Il
result thereof. Have they ever
paid the penalty of their crimes?
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-08-06

The workingmen of West Vir-
ginia have been DISTINGUISHED for
years. Its true the .'interestn
have allowed them to go through
the formalities of voting but
they always know the result be-
fore the ballots are cast.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-08-06

How many union men in
Charleston would be willing to go
back to the conditions of six years
ago! None. Yet some of them by
their indifference and failure to
assist in helping their local on to
renewed success are paving the
way for that result.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-08-06
Political Announcement.
FOR SHERIFF.

BY request of my friends 1 hereby an
nounce myself candidate for Sheriff of
kanawha county subject to the Demo-
cratic nominating convention to be held
at charleston August Is. If nominated
and elected 1 promise to serve all the
people to the best of my ability.
Your assistance kindly solicited
Yours very truly
ALIEN TURLEY
IA Capital street
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-08-06

Factions in local unions 10 much
to disrupt and hinder the onward
march of unionism. Work to-
gether in Your union regardless of
personal differences. 1t means
bread and meat to Your families.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-08-06
FOR CONSTABLE

At the request of my friends I have de-
clded to become candidate for Constable
OF Charleston District and hereby
announce myself subject to the action of
the Democratic convention, August 81,
1905. -
w. a. WELLS.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-08-06

The union card stands for all
that is noble in manhood, holy in
home and safe in society
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-08-06

hereby announce myself candidate
for Constable of Charleston Eistr;nt la,
Ject to the decision OF the Der,IC..-,+;.
primaries or convention. 'A'iN
WRIT w. DONNALIy
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-08-06

Subscribe now for The Labor
Argus, S1.O0 per year in advance
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-08-06

The "interests" worked both
ends against the middle last month
In this city. The only salvation
for the workers is to organize so
strongly in West Virginia that
their demands fora square deal
will command recognition from the
powers.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-08-06

Every trades unionist takes a
solemn obligation to never dis
crlmlnate against loyal fellow,
member on account of his race,
creed or color. One of organized
labor's cardinal principles is to
educate and elevate the ignorant
toller which will tend to make
better citizens and more happy
homes.
The Washington times., 1908-09-20
The Blue Bokhara.

The blue Boknara, answered
Clarke.
Just then q messenger arrived with
a telegram. u was fer Clarke and ne
tore IL open feverishiy- As he read his
face broke into a smile Of triumph.
At last can act" he cried Quick.
MIR Collins, call a cab. You know the
.iearest stands Mr. Harczmp. we viii
save her
Collins WAS soon at the door with
aarriage Clarke gave the driver his
directions. and We all got IN.
Where are we bound for o. ] asked.
We are in pursuit OF the blue Box
hara.' was all that Clarke would
youchsafe.
We drew up before a large store in
Broadway devoted exclusively to
oriental rugs. and hurried in
Did you ever see a blue Eokudra 81"
asked Clarke Of the proprietor
Yes" he replied. but we haven't
one. in fact I never saw but one I
believed twas genuine. and that dn't
bring very good luck 10 the man that
bought H. for ! hear he's just been
murdered
Yes. yes. that's the ONE" said
Clarke. exultantiy-
Did Se get IL herce-
No. ne didn't lie picked il up
from . small dealer but there was
considerable talk about il among rug
men. and went around 10 see IL I've
seen many so-Caned blue Rokharas.
but never one Ike this IL wzz the
softest shade OF blue and OF tho finest
Eooi mixed with silk. The sheen was
perfect
Yes. yes Interrupted Clarke: "but
can yuu toll me the name OF the shop
that sold it,
Certainly IL WIS AEnosSi's on low
q: Washington street. but ne hasn't
anything ike e.. Let me show You
some particularly fine Bokharas I
have just imported"
But We were gone on our Wy -
AguosSi's before DO recovered from his
surprise, I suspect
AcuOssi was a dark-eved Armenian
VINO kept a small stock He was
proud Of having sold The most won
derfuI rug. in New York. proud Of hav-
ing known the murdered man and
anxious 10 ten all about both
But while u was IN your hands did
you repair ito" asked Clarke. inter
rupung his flow OF Gesrriutiou
or no. gentlemen. 10 was perfect.
perfect. ! have been dealing in rugs
all nlr life and
But haven't You even "a threrd II
IL. even a strand Of WOOL
why. no You ask funny questions
More funny Lhau Eoun- man who
come here every day I got the rug
and ask The price and cry when I tell
him ] sold It 10 Nh DreNIau. And 20
think o. Nj. DTeXlaU So soon killed,
I like To- have th, pick OF lis rugs II
make me rich
From whom d-d vou get the rug
broke in Clarke
The ArmenIan-s eyes kindIed with
suspicion. -Wha- Tor YOU want 70
know that no said
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IWE

ing room away from the siclleninE
sweetness Of she Conservatory. 7
studied tie quiet maguiSCeucc of tIp
room and tried 10 picture tie se.ua
that AdG been enacted there, but g.
few short hours before. The rug
which Nr. DreNlau mad stained with
his LIES blood had beer removed and
The room set r. order Nothing re-
main"d 10 tell Of the great. grim. dark
thing thar was lusling the mind OF
each.
u only they could tel what they
lad seer. these works uf the nimLlc
tireloSs fingers OF tie east that per
hapS a hundred years before mad
woven the settings OF tho tragedy:
that Washington over the huge deer,
fireplace: that Corot; these superb
marines
III only they could speak. I phr9scd.
mentally.
VINO knows; perhaps they nay"
whispered Clarke, reading my un-
spoken words. as only his marvellous
mind could do.
silence had fallen upon the group
Clancy iidgeted at the enforced mac
tivitY. Finally he arose and stepped
10 the door to give some instructIJrs
tc his waiting men. The moment lie
Mas gone Clarke leaned across to Har-
camp. seated upon tie other side f
mo, and whispered:
NO; th-rk YOU arc making a mis-
take. Mr. Harcamp. There is much
to this case which YOU do not s,rs
poet"
Great God. man. what do ven
know said Harcamp. in an ago7ized
whisper going white to thu hair. and
The terror Of death in his eyes.
Everything and nothing" returned
Clarke. softly.
20 Ii i could only see a ray Of
hope, groaaed Harcamp. Tell me
what you know"
Not now. Clancy is coming back.
Come 10 my rooms at 10 tomcr1ow
Here In TIE address. You will be
watched Eyade the police. t. pos
Sible.
Collins had been relieved by Two
men from mis- office. and there being
nctfirs else 70 be done. we left ana
JIur,aur went with us. A crowd If
morbid curiosity seekers still IinrG -ne
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had served tho testator faithfully TO-
tie term Of twenty-five z.-r-s or mu-,..
By Fogar,v'- own .'u3--i a a., El-
OF tim had expired Lat -h- wy,l. pr
vious-
Hum" muttercd Ciurxa. II W,
sure Of it," Then ac read: by
close cross questioning inspector
Clancy wruns from FoGa ry tL, TN
willing admission chat hc naa retained
10 the lower part Of the ..JIsc some
time before Mr.. Drexlau's rody was
found. An arrest is hourly ex-
pected."
AS if in answer TO -1Irsc's voice
the raucous cry Of Il NJ s-sboy in tbe
street vas heard.
"WaNtry, WuNtry! ArrCst in big
murder case"
Clarke hailed him from the window.
Eyes. it's the butler" nc said rs
he spread the damp sheet out before
us.
Surely the police have no cas-
against him"
Stronger than YOU thing Even
Clancy does n.r realize hor strong il
Is. So strong that ] believe if il were
not for Two thinss they could hang
him"
Then what TWO things are to pre-
vent thCm?"
First. the opening of the door heard
by Fogarty."
But you can count that as week
story.
.'NoJ II it is borne out by other evi-
dence"
And. secondT'
second. the disappearance Of the
blue Bokhara."
But the maid may have removed
it
"And 90 you think that Drexlau. in
the face of death. was thinking Of a
petty household matter? No. his
words had a deeper meaning. a mean
ius Ne have got 10 discover. I have
learned something. but I haven't the
master key yet While you and Col
Inns were in the conservatory ! made a
tour Of the house. I also had a talk
with Fosarty and discovered much
that he hasn't told TIE INSPECTOR. IFc
did come down again. H. vas caves
dropping iu the hall room ana AIr
The Washington times., 1908-09-20

THAT will do. FoSartv. I've no
doubt you've said too much already"
said p voice from the hallway. and
Ranleigb Harcamp stood before MS
Even Clancy. the hero Of many a third
degree, was tlken aback
so YOU were discussing myself and
Miss Drexlau." continued Harcamp.
coldly. Il suppose YOU are only doing
your duty but You will kindly keep
her name out Of this case. II will do
no possible good"
The door bell rang. Il was the cor,
oner's deputy. accompanied by a horde
OF reporters These latter overrau the
drawing room and library seeking TO
make Up in energy the time they had
lost. Collins had already scored a
clean SCOOP by telephone i'm his reg
ular city edition. leaving nothing 10
lis rivals bu' tho morning gIo-ies."
SO re suggested that W. escape 10 the
conservatory.
WHY doesn't your friend Clarke do
something Ie said To me when we
were out Of the confusion. He hasn't
said a word and I'm beginning 10
think all this talk q his wonderful
power Of solving mysteries Is Chi
caEo brand OF hot air"
Just wait" ! returned. He will
give you "A good story vet. 7 have no
doubt he he's already found out more
than your Inspector Of police. Here
he comes now.
What do YOU make OF it, Clarke?''
I asked as ne joined us MI. Collins
is disappointed that You haven't al
ready pointed ont tie murderer and
turned him over 10 Clancy
Wen the case Is IS plain as day up
TO certain point. and then one little
thing comes In and upsets Il altogetn-
or. Let's see what the inspector makes
Of IL first All, here he is now. Bad
business, inspector. but / suppose you
begin TO sec through # by tins time
our Chicago police could learn a few
lessons here"
%, there's nothing TO IT," returned
Clancy. pompously ITS as plain as
the nose on your face This chan Uar-
camp can clear IL all up If no wants
To. lie either did IL himself. or knows
who did. and * shielding somebody
There hardly evidence TO arrest him.
but he not get out Of the sight OF my
men. don't like dealing wi,h these
bowling swells You can't just throw
them in and IVIt them through in
workmanlike manner like you ought
TO. But | expect to corner him and
run his head In a trap, and maybe a
moose.
"Uh, you do" said HarcamP, Jelly,
looming up suddenly in the avenue ri
palms. You see through il an. Your
perception is wonderful Here Is my
card. inspector. You know where to
find me when you want me-"
I've a good mind To lock YOU up
now. sir 'roared Clancy. reddening
But J guess you're right TN find
you.
IL vas now Tar into The morning,
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our conversation. II was Collins. to
whom Z had given q quiet t1p 20 stay
with us through the case.
Another knock followed almost inn
mcaiately. and 1 admitted RanIeigh
Harc1mp. whose face showed the first
smile / had seen him give when he
related the ease with which he had
.ludcd Clancy's shadows
We drew our chairs up to the table
FROM which the maid had removed the
breakfast tray and Harcamp's face
again saddened as tie conversation
turned to the one great topic. the trag-
edy Of the night
Now. Mr. Harcamp.'' began Clarke.
81 want YOU to tell US exactly what
happened last night"
Il cannot" said Harcamp. between
set teeth
Then / will have TO tell YOU Sit
down. MI HarcamD."
Harcamp had risen with an angry
gesture. but he sank into his chair
again, fascinated under the battery OF
Clarze's piercing eyes.
when YOU and Miss DreNlau re-
turned from the theater.'' continued
Clarke. Mr.. DrexIau met YOU and a
l'.tAll ~ '-llN ~ tAA t.tA IL AlldA EiAtlL.
Yes; 7 suppose Fogarty has told
YOU
Miss DrexIau. at her fathers or
ders, finally went to her room in
tears
Il 500 ny the papers FoEarty was
edveSdr'pp:nE commented Harcamp.
Then YOU and Mr.. Drexlau cooled
down lie suggested that YOU go into
the billiard room and amuse yourself
while he smoked a cigar. and maybe
you would both see things in a diff
ferent light You became interested
n practicing some difficult masse
shot and stayed some time
How in the name Of heaven do you
know all that?"
Very simple. Balls carefully plac-
ed in line along the side rail. tin OF
cue badly damaged. your fingers COW
cred with chalk. You were Just about
to attempt the shot after repeated
failures when YOU heard Mr.. Drex-
lau fan You rushed into the han
and saw fleeing up the stairs
IIarcamp rose With clenchcd aS.s
The Washington times., 1908-09-20
Whore Clarke Wins.

We've no time GO waste" SAL
Clarke anErily, and Ge aeII the native
with his eyes while ne iuade som
quick passes before his flce. TIC Nr-
menian'S yes rolled ami has muscles
stiffened in the first stages Of Hyp-
nosis- Clarke snarrs1 iris fingers and
Agnossi came out Ol D.. with a start
and look OF terror
Now" said Clarke. "teli me v pore
you got the rug or ia paJ ,Ae spell ou
you and leave you that Ny"
oh, I'll tell. III tell said he
frightened Oriental Il had Dc II t.
rIel Fan-50Hc in Pen Strs,T---
"A weli-knuWR fence ~,t.G cuai-~.
III We find you've us..,. I,snz EE
come back and lo-k into gar aead age.
see everything you've ever done"
warned Clarke
'Oh. gentlemen. 1 tell the truth; end
listen, I did repair IT, FauEb0ac. hc
cut little piece out OF d.. s-ln "a IittIs
piece. I weave it IN AMI Nj. Drexlau
never see II al all I thilk Fauge.1s
try 10 match the wool Iul sci s. nae
fake ones made"
a scheme that you doubtless suE-
EesteG." said Clarke Now, haven't
YOU that piece"
"Oh. no. gentlemen / gIf YOU my
word Of honor Fangbone he lave
it"
Then TO PeH street Commander
Clarke
I'm afraid you'll lind S'dngJcns "a
tougher proposition than the Ariae-
nian." said Collins when VCe were once
more in the cab.
III he is a strong character. his
weak point is the more vulnerable
replied Clarke. When ! see him
VIII know where TO attack"
Fang5one in truth was a veritabIe
Fagn. lie treated Us with twisting.
tTuculeut nauIS, sEicu seemed 10 itch.
ami his iuky-biack beard to brist!e "a
the gain that might DE- derived from
Ssch a pTeseBJsbIe set OF rorndcrs as
he took US 10 be-
Something's l can show you. saentie-
mens2 Some moneys YOU want, may
be2 / hat it."
Clarke made a careful survey Of his
antagonist Vest. FangbOne. its
money. Twenty dollars on this. ana
Clarke took a diamond ring from mis-
finger and laid it IN the moist. OUT
stretched palm
Fangbone examined il critically. but
with greedy eyes You haf come by
il honestly" he asked
or course YOuW be safe enough
anyway. It's easily worth 500 and /
may never redeem il
Not reteem i'd" said Fangbone in
surprise
No. / wouldn't wear it again Trs
kiSfCl I had it OF this man Dr.,,l-irt
WHO was Silled last night, and I Just
The Washington times., 1908-09-20

and dawn would soon Dc streaming u
through the windows. The deputy COZ
'n'r had departed. having ordered Mir.
l're' iauS body removed o. mis- bed
chamber The doctor had left some
time before saving Miss DTeNldu was
sleeping peacefully, oDliviCUS 20 her
loss under the influence Of an CTiJtc.
The reporters nal hurried or to catch
recurring extras, leaving only 2 few
do watch" and bureau men. The
irisbt'Tcd servants had been dis
missed. ani F0gaty was watching Gr-
side his stricken udstol.
We had PdiorvIeI ,...-rr do .