davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
G. A. GATES GROCERY co.

Prominent both through loca-
ton and volume of business, is the
above establishment, located at
10 Capitol st. This concern deals
IN groceries, Wholesale and retail,
and are manufacturers agents for
fleischmann S yeast and Chase e.
Sanborn s teas and cotfees. They
have frequently demonstrated
their fair attitude on the labor
question and are ever ready with
their active cooperation in any
movement looking to the advance
ncnt of the Worl1ingman. Patron
iZe this enterprise.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
MAY SHOE co.

1t is said that the true mark of
She lady and gentleman is found
IN the feet, and certain it is that
II the shoes are purchased of the
May Shoe Co.. located at 2O3 Can
ltol St, they will be the best in fit
and workmanship. Their motto.
Filters of Feet and Introducers
Of Style in Footwear. is no mis-
homer, as their store is a veritablc
tar OF footwear from the daintiest
Upper to the heavy walking and
vorgin gboot- We bespeal1 for
them the united support of our
workingmen and women.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
GEORGE D. GATES.

With thorough training in ev-
cry department of the plumbing.
steam and hot water heating and
gas fitting business. this gentle
man, located at "a Sumers Street.
gives satisfaction in every way.
lie is also dealer in bicycles and
'undrles and does repairing, braz-
ing and enameling on short notice.
lie is very friendly toward labor
and IS entitled to the cooperation
OF all who have the best interests
Of labor at heart.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02

pany. No street railway company
has executed it's business more sat
lsfactorily and met the demands
Of the public better than this COM
pany. On account Of the reason
able and consideratc manner in
which this company HAS always
treated the public, and the Just
and considerate attitude which it
has always maintained toward its
patrons, we are glad to give it
mention in this issue. Our citizens
should lend this firm their support
and encouragement, and do every
thing possible to make the bust
ness a continued success. in pass
ing we wish to mention Edgcwood
Park, which was built and equip
ped by union labor exclusively.
AS a resort this is one Of the best
IN the state. This company is ever
on the outlook for the welfare of
patrons. It is to the interest of
eli citizens to encourage concerns
like the above Traction Company.
which has done SO much to benefit
our city. We bespeak for This con-
Germ increasing patronage and
support from the public.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
CARR's DRUG STORE.

One Of the best ways to advance
the cause Of labor is by supporting
'ur friends. In this connection we
wish to state that Mr.. Carr, locat-
ed opposite the Capitol, has always
manifested a most friendly atti-
tude toward labor and is entitled
to our cooperation and support.
July 18th, Mr.. Carr will remove to
the cor. of State and Capitol SITS.
N the Odd Fellows Building At
this location he will maintain one
Of the most modern and up-to-date
'rug stores in the state. We are
pleased to extend to him our
hearty endorsement.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02

Secretary of Convention nomina,-
ing Governor White. He has
held many other very important:
positions. He has not been owned
controlled or dictated to hy any,
political clique, ''Par,y boss
" Ward heller, and ne stands
before the people upon his own
manhood. He will be of incstima.
bic value to the people OF the State
of West Virginia as Secretary Of
State. Having been Il union man
he IS naturally in sympathy with
organized labor. Worllingmep
will be but following out their IN.
DERIVING and primary principles
when they give their suffrage and
moral support, to this cHndidite
We urge upon all qualified voters
the advisability Of supporting this
estimable gentleman in his can
didacy.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
DIR. F. r. BUTTS.

There is perhaps no profession
which has advanced more rapidly
than the dental profession. Ger
talniy there are none more essen
tial to public comfort. The office Of
DR.. Butts. located in the Burley
Opera House, possesses the latest
modern conveniences and the up
to-date equipment dissipates the
mental anguish which most people
<"ff'er at the thought of a dental
chair. Coupled with this is the
well-known ability of DR. Butts.
DR.. Butts is too well known as a
gentleman in business and social
circles to need extended comment
from us. Toward labor he has
manifested most friendly atti-
tude and he is in every way emit
tied to a full share of the working
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
HON. CHAS. w. SWISHER.
Candidate for Republican Nomi-
nation for GOYernor.l

1t seems emincntly fitting that
Hon. Chas. w. Swisher, Secretary
OF State, one Of the best known
and most popular Of this state s
citizens, should be given a place of
prominence in this Friendly List
Review.
Mr.. Swisher is a candidate for
the Republican nomination for
Governor. Without any intention
o tlatter this gentleman it is only
justice in speaking of his candida
~ to say, that during his connec-
ION with the office Of Secretary OF
state his administration has been
for the public good and the gener-
II advancement of the state.
His life record from lettering
childhood to the present day is an
'pen book, well composed, proper
" prnctuatcd, in bold type, and
every page an honor to the author.
Mr.. Swisher is a recognized
Friend of labor, as his attitude
oward labor has always been most
friendly considerable He is a man
II broad mind and conservative in
his views, and believes in a square
deal for every body. It is to men
OF his calibre that the people owe
a duty. They make it possible for
labor organizations to advance
along the lines of underlying prin-
clples. He has trained himself in
he school OF self government and
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
LAsKY's DRY GOODS STORE

Among the enterprising firms in
our city there is none that bears a
more enviable reputation for hon
esty and quality Of merchandise or
interest in organized labor than
the above, located at 1O5 Capitol
Street. This establishment is too
well known among our working
people to need extended comment.
Suffice 1T to say, Mr.. Lasky has al
ways adhered strictly to the prin-
clples of fairness and justice and
we cheerfully extend to him our
hearty endorsement.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
TIE GRAVELY
PHOTOGRAPH co.

1t is a well known fact that this
enterprise, located in the Burlew
opera House Building, has ever
been fair and considerable in regard
to the labor question. They main
ain an up-to-date establishment
and do the very best of work. I'm
ion men may rest assured that
@hey will get the very best of
treatment at this establishment.
We felicitate ourselves at this OBJ
portunity of extending our en-
lorsement to this meritorious en-
terprise,
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
HENRY SMITH.

When we use all proper means
to encourage those firms which
have shown themselves friendly
to our cause, we are but following
our union principles and when we
patronize a business place such as
the above we are but carrying out
this principle. Located at 222
Capitol Street, Mr.. Smith is deal
er in clothing and mems furnish
ings. We trust that our working
men will punctuate this endorse
nent in a substantial manner.
Both phones.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
COYLE g. RICHARDSON.

The purpose OF an edition OF
this character is to call attention
to the principles Of organized la
Dor and to promote to the fullest
extent firms which have exhibited
an interest therein. This concern
is we'll known among our work
inrmcn as a substantial friend of
labor. It has always preserved a
Fair drlnrnnor toward the work
ingmcn and is deserving of our
united patronage. Located at the
Cor. Capitol and Lee SITS, it is
The Reliable store of the city.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
c. L. (MoNT) TOPPING.
Candidate for Republican Nomi-
nation for Secretary of State.

The subject Of this sketch was
born July Is, 1867. His father
vas a Union soldier. Our subject,
although poor, by hard work and
application secured good educa-
lion in the public schools. He
learned the stone-mason' trade in
youth and might correctly be
termed one Of the fathers of or
ganized labor in Charleston. He
was responsible for the formation
of one of the first labor unions in
this city. This was the Brick Lay
ars and Mason's International I'm
ION. He has been Clerk of House
Of Delegates, Clerk of Charleston,
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
G.. A. POTTERFIELD

In placing this issue before the
aborlng man for his guidance, we
wish to direct particular attention
to the above well known druggist.
located at the Cor Capitol and
Virginia SITS. He carries n com
plete line of drugs representing
full assortment Of all the innumer-
able articles found in a reliable.
trustworthy drug store Special
'ains are taken in preparing pre-
'crlptlOns. Mr.. PottcrficId is one
OF our business friends and we are
pleased to extend our hearty en-
dorsement to him.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
ADAM B. LITTLEPAGE.

Candidate for the Democratic
Nomination for Governor.)
Mr.. Littlepage is genial, pub
lis-spiritcd man. BY dlnt or ener.
gy he has rapidly pushed himself
to the fore and there is perhaps no
one man in the State better or
more favorably known. He was
not born to be a ''class man; he
is heart and soul friend Of and
AN earnest worker in the cause oil
freedom and equality. The Labor
Argus in its Educational and
Friendly List edition wishes him
continued success.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
MEAD &
EWART co.

This well known concern. deal
ers IN crockery, china, glassware.
stoves etc, located at 2O5-2O7
Capitol Street, have always ex-
tended the right hand Of fellow
ship toward the laboring man and
we are pleased to note the fratern-
al and good feeling which exists.
They are in every way entitled to
the combined support and patron
age of our working people.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
j. D. JEFFRIES G. co.

One Of the broad, underlying
principles of unionism is 10 foster
and encourage concerns that have
the interests Of the workingmcn
at heart. This concern. located
at Cor. kanawha and Summers
SITS, has, and we are clad to give
t honorable mention. They are
icalcrS in fine footwear.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02

mems support and patronage. In
extending to him our hearty sup
port we feel that we are but, show
ing that spirit of reciprocity due
those who treat the important
question of labor with fairness
and consideration.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
THE LOEB SHOE co.

This concern has always exllib-
tied a friendly feeling toward
conservative organized labor and
we are pleased to give it honor
able mention in this issue. Locat-
ed at j Capitol Street, they are
iealers in fine footwear.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
J. A. ROGERS.

We felicitate ourselves il giving
representation in this Review 10
}. A Rogers. located at 6l2 k9"a,
wha ST. He is a dru@gis! ana IS
friendly toward labor give hnH
Your patronage.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
F. G.. STARK.

We wish to give a place Of
prominence to the grocery con-
lucted by F. G. Stark, located at
1000 Quarter ST. Union men will
make no mistake in extending
their cooperation to this establish
menJ.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
GUS 10TH.

In this Friendly List Review
we wish to give honorary mention
to Gus 10th, proprietor of the de
partment store located at $50 Cap
ltol st. Workingmen should pat
ronlze this enterprise.
Read the Labor Argus only 81
per year.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
T. E. LYNN & SON.

We have no hesitancy IN cEtenI-
ing our hearty endorsemcn' TO l.
+. Lynn & Son. the we'll Known
-rocers. located at 800 Charles
ton ST. Workinemen should GlFe
them liberal share Of thn'r pat
ronage.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
KANAWHA VALLEY
TRACTION co.

An industry in which both can
l'al and labor figure conspicuous
y and to which we wish to call at
tent1on IN this Review, is that of
the above named Traction com
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02

Read The Labor Argus only 81
per year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-16
Important to All Women
Readers of This Paper

Women are as subject TO kidney trou.
bic as men. which fact is often over
looked.
Many woman's complaints often prove
10 be nothing else but kidney trouble,
or the result OF kidney or bladder dis
ease
If the kidneys are not in a healthy
condition, they will cause the other or
gans TO become diseased.
You may suffer great deal with pain
IN the back. bearing-down feelings,
headache and loss of ambition.
Poor health makes you nervous. irri-
table and may be Respondent; IL makes
anyone so.
But thousands Of irritable. nervous,
tired and broken-down women have re-
stored their health and strength by the
use Of swamp-Root, the great Kidney,
Liver and Bladder Remedy
Swamp-Root brings new lie and &C
tivity TO the kidneys. the cause of such
troubles
Many send for a sample bottle 70 see
what Swamp-Root, the great Kidney,
Liver and Bladder Remedy win do for
them. Every reader Of this paper. who
has not already tried IL, may address
DIT. Kilmer & Co, Binghamton, n. Y,
and receive sample bottle free by mail.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-16

about an honorable, and, it is 20 be
hoped. an enduring peace between these
great pow drs. II was a matcnless
stroke Of diplomacy.
yet nothing las added so much to
his just fame as LIS persistent and IT.
reVOCable refusal 10 break the unwTit-
ten law OF the Republic by accepting a
nomination Tor a third term BY this
act Of self-abnegation he places hi
name and fame in the secure keeping
Of history by the side OF that OF tie
immortal Washington.
with this splendid record Of the last
four years in the management Of our
domestic and foreign affairs backed by
the history of nearly half a century
Of Republican policies. the public mind
must rest in the conviction that the
continued ascendency OF the Republican
party viii best promote the interests Of
the people and advance the glory and
stability Of the republic
The work Of this convention VIII soon
be concluded. The platform VIII voice
the dominant thought Of the people. and
the candidates nominated must stand
upon IL firm and erect. They must have
the patriotism Of a Lincoln. the tenacity
OF a Grant, the wisdom and moderation
OF q Mckinley, and the courage OF q
Roosevelt. With such a platform and
such candidates the issue cannot be In
doubt. The Republican party confident
~ submits It's record 20 the approving
judgment OF the American people and
upon its renewal declaration OF faith.
invOkes continuance OF public favor"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-16

to attend many conventions in the past
but never have I seen one at which
within TWO days of It's assembling there
was so little Of the spectacular and the
riotous enthusiasm as at this one. Per-
haps the American people are growing
more serious. Well GO remember the
convention of 1882. at Minneapolis, when
it was known Of all men that Benjamin
Harrison would be Erenominated, even
though the magnificent and magnetic
Blaine had mis- forces in the convention.
The program there was just exactly as
cut and dried as it IS in Chicago to-
day. Yet Minneapolis three days be-
fore the convention was as CoDey Is
land IS 10 graveyard There were
marching clubs, bands cheering throngs
ana an dramatic accessories 10 a poliU-
cal gathering.
Here in Chicago all is decorous.
quiet and peaceful. There IS one bo-
tel Of the ultra fashionable SORT 10
which ii delegates and visiting states
men repair. 1t has a lobby which
might fairly accommodate a meeting
OF the Commercial Travellers Benevo-
lent League. but It is not overcrowded
now, It has cOmmodiOus barr0om.
which, Tor polite purposes, is called a
Pompeian room. That is well dlIed and
the proprietors Of the hotel very wise
~ f1oored over a very beautiful fountain
and tank in the middle, lest too en-
thusiastic politicians might be tempted
by the presence Of ripping water to
take the water jump.
But in truth. this is not up 70 the
present moment an enthusiastic con-
ventiOn. and IL the attitude Of the dele
gates and the hangers-On indicate what
the Republican campaign Is going to be.
I should say that there will be leth
argy on the Republican side, and, 10
quote a famous Republican, vim, vigOr
and victory" on the part Of the Demo
Gratis"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-16
ACHE VEMENTS
OF REPUBLICANS

Since he last Republican eonven-
ton, under the Roosevelt Admins
tration:
Our population has increased from
s., 800, 600 20 S7.5oo.0e9.
Flocks and herds have increased in
value from S2,s9s, 100000 10 1881 .OOo.-
600.
Farm products from $5.oI7. 600 600 to
S7a2. 0O0. 600.
Output OF coal from sl4.OO0.0oO 10
40. 10000 tons.
Production of gold from s74.OO0. 900
to 500, 100000
Bank deposits from s9.5ss, O00OoO to
s13. 900. 100000.
Output OF pig iron from 1900. 900
to 25.oo0,OO0 tons. and exports of iron
and steel from S95,642,00o, in 1903, to
s1Sl. 5S1, 600.
Consumption of cotton from 5000, 900
to 100000 bales.
In five years. 7S2 fraudulent land
entries have been Cancelled, restoring
to the public domain 1.259, $40 acres.
The Government has constructed
l,1SI miles Of canals. Sc tunnels and
GIL miles Of wagon roads, at q cost
of s., 90o, 600 a month.
Extending rural free delivery,
50, 800, 900 has been saved in the dis
continuance OF postofhces; there now
are 39.037 routes and 16.S03 postofhces
in the country.
While other countries have added
10 their debt. this nation has paid
81, 494, 0O0, 900 Of its obligations. and has
reduced the annual interest charge
from SEQ, OO0.OOO TO 81, 900. O0O-Senator
Burrows.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-16
MACCABEEs HONOR DEAD.

Memorial services IN honor OF the de .
ceased members OF the knights Of the
Maceabees Of the World were held under
the auspices Of National Tent, No. /,
in Pythian Temple last night. Chap
lain j +. Moore offered the invoca-
ton. The address Of the evening was
made by Burton T. Doyle Music was
furnished by q quartet composed Of
Miss Estelle Gulick Miss Bertha Han
sen, . +. Schafer, and Dr. ". c.
Athell oil
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-16

AN~e--H1--N--N- a N-AA Il II 81 aEEsg
that Wisconsin, too, is to be regarded
as a doubtful State
Indeed. out Of this Chicago conven-
ton, Democrats are entitled TO gain
great confidence and encouraRenent A
man, a private citizen living quietly at
country home near Lincoln Nebt has
influenced its deliberations more than
can generally be understood. The con-
vention, which viii be dominated by
Roosevelt, IS largely guided by a feeling
that in nominations and in platform
utterances II must prepare 10 meet the
Nebraskan on mis- own ground.
JOckeying for Place.
After all. it is fair to say that on
this question Of the Vice Presidency the
Democratic party is as much at sea as
is tae Republican party. The men clos
est so the dominant faction in the DEM
ocratic party do not know today. and
will lot know until the Denver con-
vention is well under way. who is like
ly 70 be nominated for second place with
Mr.. BTSan-fOr Bryan's nomination Is
now virtually assured. Just as the Re
publicans are holding of announcement
of their candidate for second place until
the last possible moment so there will
come no word from the inner circle Of
the Democratic organization as to its
candidate until time has been given
TO study the significance and the pur-
poses OF the Republican nomination.
III the Republicans 90 West fJr
candidate, TIE Democrats are likely 10
20 East. There are Eastern men of
ability, force and standing. who would
gladly take place on a ticket which day
by day seems more likely of election.
Francis Burton Harrison, Charles a.
Towne, Juuson Harmon-even though
.he latter has been nom. mated for gov
eTnor OF Ohio, are all under cOnsidcTa-
ton.
Thinks Mitchell Out.
1T IS my own opinion that John
Mitchell. who has been much talked Of,
is no Ionzer a factor IN this particular
hgit The feeling Is that II would be
better to nominate him for governor Of
Illinois and use the Vice Presidential
nomination to strengthen the party IN
some other doubtful State.
These may seem democratic
Ideas 10 express In connection with
story Of d Republican convention. but
only those who have been close to Ire
disputauts here in Chicago can thor
oughly understand how every move
here Is taken with a view 10 what the
Democratic convention at Denver IS
likely 10 do, and how closely the people
who are likely 70 control the Denver
convention are watching what Is being
done In Chicago.
at has been my duty as a journalist
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-16
Bloodshed Checked.

"The frightfuI disorder and bloodshed
which had marked the annals OF San
Domingo t1r many years have been
ended by an agreement with the United
States taking the form OF a treaty en-
tered into with the approval OF the SEN
ate. under which. by the simple appoint
ment of an Anerican agent to collect
Dominican customs revenues, and Rp-
ply the surplus toward the payments OF
the Dominican debts, without landing
a soldier or firing a gun, complete peace
has been maintained for four years
past. the commerce and industry OF the
Island have revived, the revenues have
doubled. and the nominal Indebtedness
of over SO COO. 900. which hung like
pail over the people, who had given Up
all attempts 10 pay either principal or
interest. has been adjusted and settled
ar less than 100000, for which in
te-est and sinking fund payments are
completely assured by the revenues re
su.ting from the new prosperity.
The questions between Japan and the
United States, which caused so much
public excitement in the year 1871. have
been disposed Of 10 the satisfaction OF
the people OF both countries. The
friendship and sympathy between the
two Governments have now been sig
naliZed by the general treaty OF arbi-
tration concluded between them. by the
Invitation and acceptance Of the inyi-
tatiOn for the visit of our feet at
Tokyo, and by the response Of the
United States TO the invitation of Japan
to participate in the great exposition
which is to be held at Tokyo in the
year 1872, for which Congress has su-
thorized the expenditure Of 81 ,000. 600, the
greatest sum ever appropriated for a
foreign exposition
Threatened tariff wars between the
United States and Germany. and be
tween the United States and France,
have been averted by commercial agree
ments between the United States and
each OF those countries, made under
the authority given 10 the President in
the third section Of the Dingley tariff
act.
Tribute 20 Roosevelt,
"But the crowuins sct in this drama
was that in which the President himself
took the initiative halted the contend
ing armies of Russia and Japan, and
by the treaty at Portsmouth brought