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Smyrna times., 1908-05-20
GOVERNOR LEA IMPRESSED.
He Believes Much Good Will Come
From Meeting in Washington.

Governor Preston Lea returned TO
his summer home, near Delaware
City, late Saturday afternoon, from
Washington, where he has been at
tending the conference of governors
looking to the conservation of the re-
sources of the country. The COVER
nor was much impressed with the i'm
portance of the subject under dis
cussion, and is of the opinion that
much ultimate good will result from
the conference. 'The conference
was a great success, " said Governor
Lea Saturday evening, "and the
subjects considered were regarded as
of grave Importance by those in
attendance. 1t is a deep subject.
and was ably discussed in a number
OF papers, which dealt with many
phases of the country's resources.
This conference will create much
public interest all over the country.
especially through the various COVER
nors OF the State, who will take the
subject up in their own way. and I
believe great benefit to each State
and the country at large will be the
"
Smyrna times., 1908-05-20
TROUT CAUGHT BY THE BusHEL
thousands of Fish Gathered by Della
ware Bay Fishermen Last Week

Hundreds of bushels of trout were
caught this week, as a result of sud
den warming of the waters at Bowers
Beach, and at Benefits Pier and Big
Stone Beach, all on the Delaware
bay shore. The trout were sold at
the record-breaking prices of 25 to rs
cents bushel. An enterprising firm
put up corning house on the beach
and salted and packed these fine fish.
which, it is claimed, can be classed
among the finest of fish when proper
ly salted, for table use. 1t was,
indeed, rain of food stores, and
everybody was happy except the
fellows who thought the fish ought to
have brought better prices from the
consumers.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-20
LEIPSIC GRANGE ENTERTAINED
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Morris Afford the
Members a Delightful Evening

Leipsic, May 2O:-Leipsic Grange
held an open meeting, Saturday even
ing at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer Morris. There was a full
attendance and addresses were made
by Mr.. Salisbury, of Capital Grange,
Il. A. Evans and Marion Dawson, of
Eural Grange; singing and music by
Mrs. E. A, Evans and Miss Mamie
Buckson. Ice cream and cake were
served in abundance. The grange
meets next Saturday evening at the
home of Mr.. annd Mrs. John Taylor.
The members are hustlers and they
will make their grange a success.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-20
SERMON TO GRAND ARMY MEN
Rev. Arthur Richards Will Have Local
Veterans at Presbyterian Church

Gen. w. S. Hancock Post, No %,
q. A. R., will attend the Presbyterian
Church in body next Sunday morn
ing to hear a special sermon deliver
ed by the Rev. Arthur Richards.
Decoration Day will be Saturday NAV
Both and a special program is being
arranged by the G. A. R. The
several cemeteries will be visited,
the graves decorated, and addresses
made by Rev. Arthur Richards Of
the Presbyterian Church, Rev. w. E.
Matthews of Smyrna Circuit, and
Rev, William FAIRIES.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-20
SMYRNA WOMAN lo5 YEARS oLr
Mrs. Elizabeth Wonderly of PhiladeI-
phia Reaches a Remarkable Age

Mrs. Elizabeth Wonderly of PhiladeI-
phia Reaches a Remarkable Age
Healthy and happy, Mrs. Elizabeth
WOnderly, an inmate of the Methodist
Home for the aged, at Belmont and
Edgeley Avenue, Philadelphia, cele-
brated Sunday her 1O5th birthday.
In the course of the day she enter
tanned many relatives and friends. to
whom she showed with particular
pride her work in embroidery. Mrs.
Wonderly is the oldest woman in
Philadelphia, with the exception of
Aunt Mahala," an inmate of the
Home for the Aged and Infrm
Colored People, who claims to be 1O8
years of age. Mrs. Wonderly was
born in Smyrna, May the 18th, 1908.
and was married in PHILADELPHIA
where her husband died in 1850.
Her only son died some years ago in
Boston. Mrs Wonderly spends most
OF her time sewing, making little
pincushiOns with silk birds worked
upon them, and also derives most of
her comfort reading her Bible each
day. She expects to live to be 125
years old.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-20
PARLOR MEETING OFW F. M. S
Mrs. 5. L. Baldwin Addresses Mem
bers of Society at Asbury Parsonage

bers of Society at Asbury Parsonage
Last Friday evening the Woman s
Foreign Missionary Society of
Asbury M. E. Church held a parlor
meeting at the parsonage in honor
OF Mrs Stephen L. Baldwin of
Brooklyn N. Y. Mrs. Robert Watt.
president of the Society, presided
during the rendering of the program,
which in addition to the invocation
by Mrs. Kate E. Smithers and the
singing of appropriate hymns. consis-
ted of a solo by Miss Mary Reed with
Miss Bertha Smithers as piano accom-
panist; recitation "Esther's Mission
ary, Amanda Truax; piano solo,
Mrs. L. M. Price; and an inspiring
address by Mrs. Baldwin, principally
upon "The Great Need of More
Missionaries in Foreign Fields" " A
social hour followed the program.
during which refreshments of frost
and cake was served the company.
Members of the Home Missionary
Society were guests at the meeting,
and by their presence, added to the
pleasure of the evening Correspond
ing Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-20
MUST PAY LICENSE FEES
Subscription Agents to be Subject Of
Revenue Collector Chairs Inquiry

Subscription Agents to be Subject Of
Revenue Collector Chairs Inquiry
Acting upon complaint of Whining
ton business men, Special Revenue
Collector Harry r. Chairs is about
to declare war on agents who canvass
IN Delaware for newspapers which
are accompanied by premiums. The
collector is determined that these
men shall bear their share Of taxes
This action is demanded bv the
agents who have business places and
who pay taxes. Then again these
agents sell lamps, jewelry. clocks,
sllverware and other things in
connection with subscriptions. A
business man, in speaking of this
matter, said yesterday: 1T is the
best move that the collector has ever
made A widow who tries to sun
port herself and her orphans must pav
a State license if she engages in anv
business, and the man who rakes
together few dollars to start some
small business in order not to be a
charge on the county, or be sent to
the workhouse for begging, is taxed
for his attempt to make an honest
living. But scores of agents have
been free to come to Delaware and
palm off their premiums on the
public. "
Smyrna times., 1908-05-20
SHOW STRANDED IN MILFORD
The Sm-ll Boy Looked In Vain For IT'S
Coming To Smyrna Monday

The Queen and Crescent Allied
Show, which was to have appeared
in Smyrna on Monday, has stranded
in Milford after week of hardluck.
At Seaford the tent was torn and
split by mob of roughs and then
there was rain until Saturday last,
when the band sued for wages. Next
the stock was taken in charge by the
constable until the debt was paid.
Some Of the actors left yesterday morn
ing by steamer for Philadelphia. The
tent and all the stock is advertised to
be sold in few days to settle claim.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-20
EPWORTHIAN's WANT CAMP
Rev. E. c. Sunfeld of The District
League Would Lease Ground


League Would Lease Ground
A meeting of the trustees of the
Camden Camp Association was held
on the grounds Wednesday afternoon.
The officers elected were DIR. E. w.
Cooper president, w E. Maloney
secretary and trasurer. James F.
Taylor was elected trustee to fill a
vacancy. The trusts received an
offer from Rev. E. C. Sunfeld, who
wanted te leave the grounds for
period of five years for the District
Epworth Laegue, who would hold
annual campmeetings. The Camp
Association appointed committee to
consider the proposition.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-20
TEACHERS MEETING NEXT WEEK

DF' WitmeYer, Or' Llgntbourne, Supt.
Carroll and Others to Address It.
An interesting program is being
arranged for an all day meeting of the
Teachers Association, which is to
be held in the Century Club Room on
Friday, May 29th. DR.. Twitmeyer,
Superintendent Of the Wilmington
City School, Rev. DR.. Lightbourne,
pastor of Wesey Church, Dover, and
Superintendent Carroll, of the Kent
County Schools, are expected to be
and address the teachers.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-20
'SHOW DAY" IN SMYRNA
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
0OHNTT EMERSON WITH 1.-THE
BAND'SA COMING" LEADS BOYS
no" Eagerly They Awaited It's Com
Ing' Rose Early And The Show as
1t Came Over Duck Greek

These spring days and the visit to
places that are made sacred by mem
ories of childhood, recall many pleas
ant escapades of boyhood. Twenty
hve years ago more or less. the
circus did not travel by rail. The
country road was good enough, and
the large animals had to hoof it.
Two or three weeks in advance of
the show, Smyrna was decorated
with wonderful pictures, just as they
are these days. Ofcourse they are
not so beautiful now as they were
then. AS soon as the fence near the
motel was covered with these bills,
the town Evoke up and began to
take notice. Every Saturday all the
vacant lots and rubbish heaps were
explored for bones and old iron.
These were taken to Mustard's Yard
and exchanged for coin. If fifty
cents was secured before the show
day arrived, the boy carried more
real happiness around with him than
John D. Rockefeller does today with
his millions.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-20
Watching For 1t At Duck Creek.


Out of the slumbering town, past
the silent houses, marches this small
army that glorious spring morning
When we reach the cemeteries per
haps our hearts beat a little faster
and possibly we did not make the noise
we did later when we got further
away. Dawn was breaking and
crescent moon sailed in the vast sea
above, accompanied by pale stars.
By the time we reached Duck Creek.
from the hedges and leafy hiding
places came soft twitters of hundreds
of birds, trying their voices for the
great morning chorus which was soon
to follow. Soon hundreds of birds
were filling the air with music.
While we were bathed in the liquid
melody, dainty flames of silver and
gold tinted the eastern sky with a
beauty that made our young hearts
leap with joy. Far up the road
something that drove the sunrise
from our minds appeared. To us it
looked like a load of hay, but as it
came nearer we saw monster that
made us scramble over the fence. 1t
was an elephant followed by other
monsters. A carriage came in view,
and when it reached US the driver
asked us how far it was to Smyrna.
All tried to give the information in
one voice. What an honor to be
spoken to by this great man. We
asked where the lions and tigers
were. He told US that they had es-
capped and we would be wise to get to a
place of safety. In few minutes
every tree along the road contained one
or two boys. Then we began to
wonder if these animals could climb.
Our attentions were soon occupied by
wagons coming down the road, and as
they passed we noticed that some were
covered with canvas. Then came
some of the smallest pc nies we had
ever seen. We wanted to follow
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Smyrna times., 1908-05-20

cents was secured before the show
day arrived, the boy carried more
real happiness around with him than
John D. Rockefeller does TODAY with
his millions.
The Night Before The Circus.
The night before the show everv
mother in town owning a boy over ten
years of age, looked in amazement at
her young hopeful" as he retired
from the supper table, procured a
bucket of water and proceeded to re-
move layer or two of earth from his
feet. Then the "stone bruises" are
examined and the mashed toes are at
tended to. This done he goes to his
mother and turns up his face for a
goodnight kiss. By this time she
has become alarmed and placing her
arms around him, she asks: "Are
you sick, dear? Why so early to
bed?" Circus coming tomorrow. -
he grunts, and is gone. Before dav-
break, the morning of the show, half
the boys in town, headed by Jointly
Emerson are marching toward Duck
Creek. Why is it that every other
day in the year, excepting Christmas
or Fourth of July, it is like extract
ing teeth to get these youngsters
out of bed? "Come, dear, get
up, " a soft voice floats from the foot
of the stairs. (How sweet it was we
never realized until it comes back to us
through all these changing years.)
Yes'm, grunts the young hopeful. |
Five minutes passes. Come, dear.
come right away" Yes M" Ten
minutes goes, and another voice comes
up to the dreaming youth. "Young
man did you hear your mother?''
There is a thud as two bare feet
strike the floor, and in a remarkably
short time, the young man appears |
below.
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The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-16

hold its standing as an economic
power or exercise a continued
helpful Influence in the industrial
interests of the workers in its trade
while local unions deny it's con-
stitution, violate its principles,
ignore j is laws aud break or eyade
It's agreements. Agreements enter
ed into between unions and EN-
pioyers, or anybody else, for that
matter, carry with them union re-
sponsibilities which should not be
ignored or evaded under any cir
cumstances.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-16

The fact that Mont Topping at
one time belonged to labor union
and is still very friendly to their
cause, it was deemed inadvisable
by the powers to nominate him for
Secretary Of State. Dixon and
his union fighting colleagues got in
their work good and strong on, the
ex-stone mason. But such is life
in our ''ring ruled' and "guard',
ridden state.
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-
The efforts oflabor unions are not
confined alone to increasing wages
and shortening the work day, but,
reach out in diverse directions IN
an endeavor to educate and elevate
the individual, protect his life,
limbs and health and make his.
home happier. They promote the
highest type of citizenship and
the public health and we'll being.
Miners in the scab coal field are
compelled to dig 30 pounds more
coal to the ton than in the organi-
zed field. This should he enough
in itself to spur the men on for a
more thorough organization III the
kanawha Valley. Get busy or it
will only be a question of time
when the same conditions will
prevail here.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-16

DiXon-t Dillon and the rest of the
"ring rule' gang ''favor an en-
ployers liability law, SO they say,
but last winter when that bill was
up for consideration in the legis-
lature they instructed their tools
to bury it, and their instructions
were carried out.
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\ persistent demand for the
label on all purchases by union
men and women will do more to
keep the workingman's dinner
pail full than all the hot air ex.
poundings of the politicians and
their ante. election promises. De-
mind the label, and see that you
get it.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-16

Owing to the fact that the
miners at Plymouth and Putney
becoming so Indifferent and failing
to get into the organization and
help maintain it, after securing
through it the two weeks pay, the
companies at those places have
taken advantage of the mems negli-
gence and have inaugurated the
old monthly pay day again. a
thorough organization at every
mine is the only means by which
the two weeks pay and other con-
ditions called for in the joint
agreement can be retained. 1t is
up to the men to see that their
locals are kept intact, otherwise
they will reap the same reward as
above noted for their. indifference.
Continue to agitate, educate and
organize.
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Labor unions are the foes of
poverty and ignorance and never
cease to struggle to promote con-
dltlons of enlightment and com
fort for the masses. Aside from
their struggle to improve indus
trial and educational conditions and
secure laws to protect life, limb
and health, the labor union is a
public benefactor in other WAYS.
1t advocates Fairgrounds, parks.
recreation places, where the child.
the toiler and the poor can enjoy a
breathing spell away from the
close, suffy tenement, crowded
street, buzz of machinery and
spualid quarters. It seeks to
civ1lize and elevate, not brutify
and lower the standards of the
great mass of the people.
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INDEPENDENT ACTION.

\ serious danger confronting
trades unioniSm is the disposition
manifested 10y some local unions to
indul &c in Independent action in
violation of union constitutions,
principles and agreements. This
particular class of local unions,
recognizing only its local power,
does not appreciate that the eX-
crcise of power without response.
bllity cannot be successfully pur,
sued by uniOniSm either locally or
nationally. Every local union is
aware Of the serious injury to
which 1t is subjected by individual
members acting independently Of
the rules, regulations, agreements
and prices the union after severe
trials has succeeded in establish
ing. Those individuals are very
often, and lc>crvcdIy so. severely
dealt with. The principle, power
and value of collective bargaining
and agreements depend on pro
lection against them. 1t is never.
question in the councils of local
unions as TO whether such actions
on the part Of members are right or
Just. This question is one Of pen
atty to fit what is recognized to be
a grave otienSe fraught with men
aclng consequences to union safety
and the common interests Of all the
members. The local cannot safely
allow the individual member to
take the law into his own hands
and apply it TO suit his own con
yenlencc or desires Irrespective of
the interests of the other members.
hen and where the practic is per-
mltted unloniSm ceases.
The individual iustiiies his
actions by the same line of
reasoning as the local when it is
guilty Of Il similar otfense. He
claims the local policy is wrong.
that the local is run by c!iuues,
faVorltlsm is shown, or tn at the
policy he wants should be adopted
The local union justly claims that
II It's policy is wrong or has inner.
emu Weaknesses there is ample time.
opportunities and proper places
70 correct them. In the preserya-
tlon OF its principles, constitution.
laws, policy and agreements tho
trades union occupies the same re.
latlon TO It's locals that the local
does to its individuals members
independent action on the part of
locals result i'll more far-reachino
EVIL effects than on the part of the
individual. There is annie on.
porloh1ty and a broad field for
local unions to indulge in indie. |
Pehdentactlon to their advantage
ana profit IN directions that are
not IN violation of or conflict with
the constitution, policy and agree.
ments of the parent orpaniz,tion
Ahtl-unlon organizations are
severely condemned by organized
labor and by impartial thinkers
OF the ranks OF organized
labor because they oppose and at
TACK union Agreements and union
methods which hold ont hone of
establishing industrial peace with
nonor and justice to the workers
nevertheless there is no opposition
10 or attack against union agree
ments Of such evil consequences as
The violation Of them bv local
unions and members.
A trades union cannot long re-
main reputable organization. 4
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Every union in Charleston is re
4uested to have representatives at
the special meeting of the Trades
Assembly next Monday evening at
S O'Clock to take part in the ar
engagements for Labor Day cele-
bration.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-16

The place for every union man
on meeting night is in the hall Of
his local. 1t means a full dinner
pail, fair treatment and happy
home for him.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-16

Your uncle Sam Dixon, ct ais,
says that the workingmcn should
be allowed to organize, but at the
same time they maintain Il stand
ing army of guards" to sec that
they do not.
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LABOR DAY PREPARATIONS.

LABOR DAY PREPARATIONS.
Our LABOR DAY celebration
and parade will be a fruitful sub
ject of discussion at the special
meeting of the Capitol City Trades
on next Monday eve
ming, when representative from
all the local labor unions will as
semble and make definite arrange
ments and appoint the various
to take charge of the
affair. According to the plans of
the promoters Of the celebration it
is determined that Labor Day re-
joicings in Charleston for 1905
shall excel all former achievements.
1t is a foregone conclusion that a
good live committee will be APP
pointed, who will be earnest and
energetic in it's work. and we be-
speak for them the cordial sup
port, not only OF every union man,
but Of every friend of the labor
movement.
Labor Day parades in previous
years have been so preeminently
successful that we presume there
will be no marked diversity OF
methods in this one, but We must
demonstrate to the public our pro
gressiveness along all lines that
tend to the advancement Of indus
trail usefulness. The committee
will certainly do its full share, and
it's up to each member to do his.
We are not inviting you to work
We are inviting you to play, and
relax, and rejoice that your honor
ed vocation has been recognized
by the laws Of the land, and !, day
has been set apart for the ex
elusive use of the toilers of every
rank and station.
Labor unions in the United
States, and other countries too,
have now reached point, at
which they may feel reasonably as
sured of a steady advance in the
future. Whatever success we
have won has been gained in the
hard school Of experience. We
have had no gratuities given us.
We had to struggle for our RICH Is,
and that frequently, against heavy
odds. But, ought we not therefore
prize our achievements the more
for the many noble, self denying
efforts they have costa
In reality our work has lust be-
gun. Complex questions difficult
enough of solution are still await.
ing us. The recent court decisions
against us are but an evidence of
the great need of an industrial
philosophy that will have right
and Justice for its foundation
Let us come together ioyfully.
touch elbows, exchange greetings
and show to the world that the
great army of intelligent and in
dustrlous toilers is a unit in every
thing that tends to the advance.
OF society, and betterment of man
kind.
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The trade unionist throughout
the state are greatly disappointed
by the action of Republican con-
vention in entirely ignoring the
anti-injunction and "guard" ques-
ton in making up their platform.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-16

1t is now up to all unions in the
city to appoint Labor Day COM
mlttec of three and see that they
attend the general Labor Day COM
mittee meeting Monday evening.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-16

1t looks as though we will be
compelled to put up with the no
torious guard system until
Reverend Sam Dixon loses his
political grip on the state.
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See that your local appoints, a
Labor Day committee to attend
the general meeting Monday even
ing. Get in the band wagon of
progressiveness.
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Men who resort to bribery
threats and packing committees
and conventions to thwart the
Will OF the people are too danger
Gus to place i'll control of the
state government.