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The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-11-19
THE BUILDING TRADES.
Activity Noted In New Department of
the Federation

Since the publication of the last re-
port or the building trades department
of the American Federation of Labor
says William j. Spencer. the Sccrc-
larI-trcaSurrr. charters lave been
granted 1" Reno. New: Portland. Ore ::
piitSburg. 1aSs:iic. y. j.: Little Rock
Ark: Detroit. Mich: Colorado Springs
Cole: Rock Island. ILL.,; Louisville,
Ky, and -\tl;iuta. Ga,
Tic work of organizing" locals is said
to he proceeding very satisfactorily
taking int consideration the season OF
the year and the general conditions
prevailing. Recent reports OF lui!din.
operations throughout the country
however. are anything hut encourage
ing. says Secretary Spencer. but it *
true that in some localities Il cain *
shown over II lik" period Of last wear.
though little hope * held on, for Il con-
1iiualtcc "f employment during he ap-
preaching winter. Chicago for in
Stance, reported an rncnurlg in. in
crease in employment uurim" the past
summer. but at this time work has
fallen 10 i loss of about (; ,r.r cent over
Il like period of last wear
ON the other hand New York prc-
scented he most depressing reports I'M
Ill very recently. when Il marked
Chang" for the better manifested itself
III its several borou"ilS an increase
amounting To about 3n per cent over
last year is shown.
Strikes and labor troubles in their
various forms have been less frequent
this SchStaH than for some time past
the secretary says. and this is I'LL the
more reInarliab!c witcn it is understood
that the trend of I'll" times is To at
tempt Il reduction in the wages of the
buIldin% mechanic dnriu" periods of
industrial distress. but the Nnrkinru
as well as the contractors and owners
generally are to he congratulated on
the existing pleasant Relationship If
HOS" honiS can be continued there is
every hope. especially in view Of Al:
other Influences that are being brought
I" Dear ON the trade. that Il revival
may lrc Witnessed before. llnfavnr,h I..
weather Srt$ in
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-11-19
No Convention of Cisarmakers.

Ihe tiGarniakcrS' International Tn
ION or America will not hold II ,.nnEcu-
lion this year. An amendment To the
constitution designed to make "a con-.
Nchtl"i possible has been defeated in
tn" referendum by the narrow ma jor-
NY OF ''tt: ON various occasions in the
past attempts have been made 1" have
Il convention call issued. hut not with
success. AS the constitution now
STANDS Il convention ''Slla!i hc. held
Whenever ordered Icy Il majority of the
members Of local unions This re
quii'"b minority has not been forth
comm" when submitted to Il rcfcrcn-
.dIln vote. The amendment which has
Just been defeated WAS proposed by
local union No .. Of BOSTON AMI stated
that 4 convention ''Sh:il he held whom
ever ordered by ma ioriuy of all the
votes cast by the members of local
unions
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9 the local Unions of District No. II, of the Uni
Workers Of America
GREETlNG

A meeting OF the
november ~ eO8 resolut
0 District No | M
" oaeo 10 meet the City
at ~ A. TadsAs assembly, Hal
'0 WY ion
ntonbe
me Deegates will be fully informed
called nventon
me basis
nhaveo
Ivy 'oe's TESS ana one additional
spreous
land forward
Yours,
REs1DENT.
'io l.
" Dem, ,1o,ne o-..
W.. w
'Aemors District Executive
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Resolved, +, That the, American
Economic Association, "a corporation
duly created, organized and existing
under the laws OF the State OF West
Virginia, do discontinue the bust
ness Of said corporation. That at
ter the payment OF all debts and liza
bilities Of said corporation, the prop
erty- and assets. remaining thereafter
be- distributed between the stock
holders of the sam in proportion to
their holdings In said association.
hereby certify that tho foregoing
is true copy Of n resolution adopt
ed by the American Economic .Asso-
citation on the 14th day OF April,
1908. 49, .":o,T>'.
RIA HILL,
President Of American Economic AS
ISOLATION. ......, 4-23-4t
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Resolution of ReSDcrt

Upon the receipt Of the sad mes
| sage of the death of Supreme Chan
| cellor S. w. Starks, the Grand Chan
Lcellor assembled together as many
or the Grand Lodge officers as was
| available to draft set Of resolu-
| tons Of respect to the memory of
our deceased fellow-worker. The
J committee on resolutions submitted
the following, which was adopted:
Whereas, 1t has pleased the AL
mighty God, whose will is law, to
remove from our midst Supreme
Chancellor S. w. Starks, and
Whereas, We fell that the will of
the Master must>be done at all times
1 and that our loss is heavens gain.
| Our circle has been rent asunder for
what reason We know not why, but
we bow to the will Of the most
hlgh God in all things. In his death
We rs a body have incurred the loss
| or a Jealous, conscientious co-labor-
er, one whose only aim looked cheer
fully to the steady and permanent
advancement Of the organization Of
which he was the supreme head
with no thought of private or per-
sOnal interest, and
Whereas, His social intercourse
with every member Of the order was
marked by a never firing sympathy
coupled with an active effort to lend
assistance and comfort in a manner
often times far beyond his means.
| One whose death we now sadly de-
plore and whose memory shall al
ways be cherished among us; there
! fore, be it
! Resolved, That the Knights of
| Pythlas of Pennsylvania tender their
heartfelt sympathy as token Of es-
| TEEN and respect to his bereayed
! family In this their sad hour OF dis
tress, and invoke the Supreme Ruler
OF the universe to sustain and com
tort them in their sad, sad af1ictfon
be it further
| Resolved, That every lodge in the
jurisdiction Of Pennsylvania drape
| their charter and altar in mourning
Tor the period Of 60 days in respect
to the memory Of our Supreme Chan
cellor and each member shall wear
or display the mourning side Of his
badge for the same period.
mat page in the record Of the
Grand Lodge. and Subordinate Lodge
be set aside and be inscribed With
this token Of our respect and esteem
| and copy be Orwarded to the fam
lily Of the deceased.
3. 6. COLLIER.
Grand Chancellor
Attest:
fG. X. NEVELS,| G. K. OF r. & s., q.
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District Conference, A NJ. II. Church
BuCkhannbn w Va

Whereas, The conditions Of our
people in the United tates calls for
strong and efficient leaders and men
Of stalwart character and undaunted
courage, and
Whereas, We haze found in the
Hon. S. w. StarkS man Of invinci-
Bile courage, one who has worked for
the uplift Of the race in general and
has labored with untiring zeal for
the race in this state in particular;
therefore, be it . 81.
Resolved That we bow In hum
bic submission to the will Of , Al
mighty God in the untfme1y taking
away OF, our friend and brother, Sir
5, w. Starks, who died on the 2rd
day Of April, 1908.
Resolved, That we sympatbizN
with and condole' the widow Of sal
Sir Starks in her sore and irrepara
bic loss and also the race in one O.
its fallen leaders
Resolved, That copy OF the res
olutions be sent to Mrs. s. w. Stark
and copy sent to the Advocate foj
publication ,&ls,' %Har,,. F1.h
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Supreme Chancellor ,of the world

|. Supreme Chancellor .of the world.
/ $We recognize in the death Of S.
tW, Starks our loss Is great, one that
fPythians feel all over the world. We
feel sorry from the depths Of our
hearts because Of his death, yet 1t
:. is God's will to take him from us
and we can only say, Thy will be
done"
: $He was our mover and leader
ACROSS many streams that seemed i'm
passable and left us near the land OF
promise.
; Resolved, That we, the members
Of Nat Turner Lodge, No. "A, do ten
der to the beloved wife and family
of the deceased our deepest sympa-
thy and their sad loss.
j. A. KEATON, =
- c. w. WILSON,
-.: j. r.. WASHINGI IN,
8 Committee
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-04-23
OPEN TAFT HEADQUARTERs

Chicago, April 1s.THeadquarters
for the promotion Of the. candidacy
Of Secretary Of War Taft, for the
presidential nomihstioh wore engag-
ed at the Great Northern hotel here
yesterday.
-. Arthur l. Vorys, Of Columbus, Mr.
Taft's campaign manager, will come:
to Chicago ON Monday to take charge
Of the bureau.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-04-23
NOTICE OF DJssOLUpVTON

>. At a meeting Of the stockholders
of the American Economic .Associa-
tion, corporation under. the laws
Of the State of West Virginia. held
on the 14th of April, 1908, at It's
principal Office in the city Of, Char
lesion, West Virginia. -
y :: A majority of the capital stock be-
ing represented and voting in favor
Of the following resolution: =
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-04-23
THAW GETS \ WRIT
OF Habeas Corpus to Release Him
- From MateWan Insane Asylum.

= Poughkeepsie, April GA writ
of habeas corups was granted at
White Plains today by Justice Nor
,scha User on application of Harry X
Thaw. The application for the writ
was presented by James G. Graham
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Eagle Lodge, No. %, lNeeIyvillc, Mo
Whereas, The Supreme Ruler OF
the universe has called from labor tc
reward on the third Of April, our Su-
preme Chancellor, Samuel w Starks
be it
Resolved, That his. death is sad
loss to the Supreme Jurisdiction OF
the K. Of P.'s, and also to the state
and nation Of which he was an hon
ored and most valuable citizen.
Resolved, That we extend to his
befeaved family our .tenderest sym
paths. -.
Resolved, That copy of these
resolutions be spread upon the rec
ords Of this lodge and that copy
be forwarded to the Hon. A. w
Lloyd, Grand Chancellor.
Humbly submitted by your com
mittee, ....-
SAMUEL BORTf, G.. c.
SAMUEL HAYNES, K. of r. s.
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Damon Lodge, No. 10, X. OF r.,
Greensboro n. G,

Greensboro n. G..
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty
God in his wisdom to remove from
this world our brother knight and
chief. executive, S. w. Starks; be it.,
therefore, y 49,.
Resolved, That we bow to His
will, recognizing in His dealing with
us His wisdom, and trusting that tbs
soul Of our brother had found that
rest and peace which passeth UNDER
standing:
Resolved, That we should re-
member that for us too 1.-The night
cometh when no man can work. y ~
Resolved, That brother Starks
was loyal and good citizen Of this
country, having the right spirit and
endeavoring to teach purity of life
by Drecept and example to his race
and all others.
Resolved, That we extend to hts
beloved wife our SINCERE sympathy In,
her sad. bereavement. ......
Resolved, That we, as true
knights, know no better and substanA
tial words than s. w. Starks, precept
and example, which will ever exist
Most pleasantly in our memories.
ES, Resolved, That copy of these
RESOLUTIONS be sent to the family and
a3copy be sent with a request to pub
Ash to each Of the following papers:
Eghe Richmond Planet, The Advocate 3
The New York Age; Mrs. s. w.
IStarks; Miss Fannie NJ Toomer,
l1046, Astor street, Greensboro. n,
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Resolutions and Proclamation asthe Death
OF Supreme Chancellor Stsrks.
Companies >Nos,s u and ~, CinciA,
, NNth nr,s., IS

Companies >Nos,S and ~, Cincia-
natl Ohio. -,
Death again visited our Pythian
ranks on April ard and took from
us our dearly beloved Supreme Chan
cellor, Sir Samuel, w. Starks, of
Charleston, w. Va. Sir Samuel w.
Stafks was elected Supreme Chaneel-
Tor at JacksonVille, Fla, in the year
Of 1899, and was a. faithful, ardent
worker until the time OF his death,
His voice will forever be- stilled In
our Supreme Lodge. aud his seat will
he vacant in our Grand Lodges. but
he has gone to- i8in the lodge above,
where God is yGhtefsNt,,
Whereas, 1T has pleased Almighty
God in his infinite wisdom to remove
fl ON our ranks. our. beloved brother>
and friend, Sir Samuel w. Starks, we
bow in humble. submission to his di-
vine power; therefore, be it -,
Resolved, That in the death OF
our beloved brother, we, the officers
and members of Cos. Nos. 2 and 81,
and Of Polar> Star No. p sustained a
great loss, for he was just, true,
SAN MANA "AoSNOkSs anu " NIlO" Allu
was to love him ;be it
Resolved, That we bow in humble
submission to him who doeth all
things we'll, and while we deplore
the departure of~one whose life has
been a blessing to the order, yet we
believe that he is 'basking IN the sun
shine of Gods eternal glory, and
awaits With other saintei Pythians
to welcome us into the supreme lodge
Of heaven.
Servant Of God, we'll done,
Thy glorious warfare past,
The battle of Pythianism fought, the
race is won,
And Brother Starks, thou art
crowned at last.
Be it further
Resolved, That copy of these
resolutions eb sent to the bereaved
family, and copies sent to the press.
SERGT. J. S. LAMB.
SERGT HIS. JACOBS.
LIEUT.. E. E. SCHELL.
CAPT. NOSE LEWIS.
CAPT. S. T. SNEED, Chr
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-04-23

st. Louis, April 3rd, 1908.
To the Chancellor Commanders, Off
GERS and Members of All Subordi-
nate Lodges, Jurisdiction Of Mis-
souri,.
Graeting:-
am in receipt Of the sad news of
the death Of our Supreme Chancel-
lor, Samuel W. Starks, who died to-
day, April 3rd. His death is a sad
loss to the Supreme Jurisdiction, and
we shall miss him.
The loss is more severe to his be-
reaved family than it is to us, and
our hearts go out in this, their hour
of trial, to them. -~-..~.-.. -.---.-
Therefore, in accordance with our
Pyth1an custom in honOring our
dead, all lodges are hereby ordered
to drape their respective castle halls
In mourning for the loss Of our lead
er, and 1t is further ordered that the
same remain draped for the period
of thirty days from date, and that
each lodge spread upon their records
appropriate resolutions of sympathy.
and that copies Of same be forward
ed to the office Of the Grand Chan
cellor.
BY order Of
a. w. LLOYD,
Grand Chancellor.
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REV. S. p. WEST, D. D.. P. E..
REV. w. E. WALKER'N :
REV. G. T. SMITH, =
REV. T. E. O'BRIENT, -
!, =

Clinton Lodge, No. 53, Clinton, Mo
Whereas. it has pleased the Su.
preme' Ruler Of the universe to re.
move from earth our Supreme Chan.
cellor of the K. of P.'s, Samuel w
Starks; be it <
Resolved, That with sub1ued
spirits and profoundest sorrow we
the memoirs of Clinton Lodge, X. OF
P, No. SO, behold the shattered
broken column upon which our ex-
emplary fabric has rested so secure
ly.
Resolved, That We share, with
heartfelt sympathy the bereavement
Of his loved ones.
None knew him but to love him;
None spake but 20 praise D.:
A. w. FREEMAN, C. c..
w. E. ELLISTON, X. of r. & S.
San Lolita Court, No. 81, Hunting
ton, w. Va.
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty
-GCd to remove from our midst our
most potent factor, our most eXem-
plarY counsellor, our greatest lead
er, brother and friend and our
brightest jewel, we bow our heads
and say, Not our will, but thine,
oh, God. be done.
We find words Inadequate to ex-
press. the grief we feel over the loss
OF our beloved one. '.' -. 80"
Resolved, That while we OF the
Court Of San Lolita mourn his loss,
we find solace In the words that
earth has no sorrow that heaven car,
not heal. --...--.-. --.
Resolved, That we extend to the
sorroWful,, grief-stricken, family our
heartfelt sympathy in this their
darkest hour, may God comfort them
for it has been said, blessed are
tehy that mourn, for they shall be
cOmforted.>
RESOLVED, That a copy of these
resolutions go on the records Of our
Court, that one be sent to the be,
reaved family and the press.
GERTRUDE B. BUTLER, w. c.,
HENRY MCQUEEN, r. of A.,
EDWARD JOHNSON, R. of D.,
Committee
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Na' .nincr Lodge No. ~, Snithers
w. Va.
he committee on resolutions
- { 'lence, do herein join our
s3Vf It'll the great multitude who
mOu he loss Of one we loved in the
petS f s. w. Starks, the Grand
Ch"% or Of West Virginia, and sss SSs
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Proclamation, No. 1, II. p. III.

Proclamation, No. I. Il. T.. ~.
To All Grand Lodge Officers, Deputy
| Grand Chancellors, Chancellor
Commanders, and Members OF
| Subordinate Lodges, Greeting:
| l have just received telegram
| announcing the death Of Supreme
! chancellor. S. w. Starks, whose
! death occurred at his home at Char
| lesion. West Virginia, April 3rd. of
general peritonitis, being sick one
day. -
In consideration of the high DO
| Sition which he held in the order and
| because Of the great personality and
! ecause Of his high standing as man,
because or his sterling qualities and
great ability as race leader and
| christian gentleman and member
| OF this order Who has done so much
fer the upbufiding Of the order of
| knights CT Pythias: one in whom we
| had the most perfect connd ance and
whom we esteemed SO highly and
! loved so we'll, it is now ordered that
all Pythian castles be draped on the
outside with appropriate mourning
bunting to remain draped for six
months tmeaning the front Of castle
halD. All, lodges will drape their
charters in crepe to remain draped
for six months and all knights Of
Pythias will wear mourning for thir-
ty days. 1t is further ordered that
all lodges in this jurisdiction will
have memorial exercises on the
fourth Monday night, such as sing
ing, praying, and eulogies Of the de-
parted one
Given under my hand and seal Of
the Grand Lodge OF Indian Territory,
this the sixth day OF April, \. d.
1905.
DAVE MATT,
Grand Chancellor
DIR. E. w. SOUTH,
Grand Keeper Of Records and Seal.
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WANTED-At Once. jeffrey Chain
Machine men and coal cutters u.s.
Ing other machines The National
Employment Agency. Inc. new
Coyle & Richardson Bldg, fourth
floor.
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Wall Paper

CPRING TIME is re-
- newing time; time to
redress your house
throughout. In nearly
every house there are
sOmerO0ms that welcome
some that do not. We can
helpyOu to lend Ii CHIT and
charm to the least at
tractive room of your
house.
1.-THE WOMAN who APP
preciates the beauti-
full and the artistic
will thoroughly enjoy
seeing our display of the
new Shades. desi On and
color combinations in,
wall papers this spring,
Never before have we had so
great a variety or one Of such
beauty. We invite a call and
inspection.
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ana was made returnable at Pough-
keepsle, May 9th, at which ,time Je-
rome will be given an opportunity to
oppose proceedings for Thaw's re-
lease.
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Whereas, The Supreme, Grand,
and Subordinate bran ches of the
Pythian order have lest leader re-
nowned for his integrity and ability
therefore, be it gUe,
Resolved. That the officers = and
members Of Semper 5Fidelis Lodge,
No. "a, bow their heads in humble
| submission to the wibfHof the AL
mighty, who doeth, all things the
best, and bemoan with the other
lodges Of the Supreme. jurisdiction
the loss Of one whose demise is a sad
blow to the institution over which
he so long presided,uand which he
served so well; a loss which we be-
lieve is likewise keenly felt by the
citizens Of the community in which
he lived; be it further
Resolved, That copy Of these
resolutions be spread upon the rec
ords Of our lodge, and copy there
Of be forwarded to Hon. A. w.
Lloyd, Grand Chancellor of the state
of Missouri. =
Respectfully submitted by
JAMES II. HARRISON, M of f.
Semper Fidelis Lodge No. "a.
TITUS OSWALD, C G..
0. J. BIGGS, K. r. & s.,
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SIR W. E. PBRWIs, Chr'n,
SIR w. f. PEEPLESy f
SIR WILLIAM KEEBLE,
SIR w. II. HYATT
SIR T. w. STROUD,
Committee
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Sempcr Fidelis ledge. No. 81.

Sempcr Fidelis lodge. No. ST.
st. Louis. Mo-,
April 18Th, 1908.
Whereas, The grim reaper has
again entered our2ranks and taken
from us one ofSthe, foremost leaders
Of our order, in the person Of Sam
uel W. Starks, Supreme Chancellor
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
NEW. MENA ENTERPRISE
Joseph Robert of Union City, Tenn, Will Put in Bottling Works. in
 the Spring.

Joseph Robert, until recently owner of the Joseph Robert Bottling Works at Union City, Tenn., was in Mena recently, and soon after returning home wrote Father Gallagher that he had decided to come here in the Spring and put in an up-to.date bottling works, expecting to be ready for operation about March IS.
 Mir. Robert states that he has already placed all order for new machinery of the latest pattern and also carload of bottles. The new institution will make and bottle soda waters, ginger ale, root beer, etc.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
Best Bargain in Polk County.

For the next 30 days, 40 acre fruit farm situated Is miles south of Mena at Old Cove. IS acres in cultivation, 4 acres in bearing orchard, large grape vineyard. Good foue-room house. double walls. two porches, canvassed aud papered throughout and painted. Cost ot building house $425. Good barn and out buildings, good cellar, all comparatively new. Near schools and church. Access to good stock range. Good spring water.
 If sold in the next thirty days S475 cash will buy it. You can't find a better bargain. Apply to l.. F. Fulton, Cove, Ark, or J.S. Whitten, Hatton, Ark. PA d2t 4w3t
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
REQUESTS US TO PRINT IT.
Tells How To Prepare a Simple Mix
 ture To Overcome Dread Disease.

To relieve the worst forms of Rheum atlsm, take a teaspoonful of the following mixture after each meal and at bedtime:
 Fluid Extract Dandeliou, one half ounce; Compound Kargon, one ounce; Compound Syrup Sar' saparilla, three ounces.
 These harmless ingredients eau be obtained from our home drug gist, and are easily mixed by shaking them well in a bottle. Relief is generally felt from the first few doses.
 This prescription, states we'll kkown authority in a Cleveland morning paper, forces the clog ged-up, inactive kidneys to filter and strain from the blood the poisonous waste matter and uric acid, which causes Rheumatism. As Rheumatism is not only the most painful and torturous~ dis ease, but dangerous to life, this simple recipe will no doubt be greatly valued by many sufferers here at home, who should at once prepare the mixture to get this relief.
 It is said that a person who would take this prescription regu larly, a dose or two daily, or even few times week, would never have serious Kidney or Urinary disorders or Rheumatism. Cut this out and preserve it. Good Rheumatism prescriptions
 which really relieve are scarce, indeed, and when you need 1t, you want it badly. Oar druggists here say they will either suppl, these ingredients or make the mixture ready to take, if any ol our readers so prefer.