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The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-12-31
DANGEROUS GROUND.

In discussing the recent decision
of Justice Wright the Wheeling
Intelligence has the following to
say;
"The oitense for which Samuel
Gompers, John Mitchell and
Frank Morrison were sentenced to
terms in jail by the court Of the
District Of Columbia, would not
have been crime under other
circumstances. In public adj
dresses, they stated that certain
corporation was regarded as Gun
fair to labor" 1t is not alleged
that they made use of any false or
llbellous statements, or that they
melted violence or riot. On the
petition of the corporation they
were cnjoined from making these
statements and it was this in
junction that they violated.
''Without questioning the right of
the court under the law to issue an
injunction, and to enforce it's de-
cree, may it not be fairely asked.
Ii the proceeding does not APP
proach the rights Of free speech9
If the leaders or party or a cause
may be restrained from the utter
ance of facts, merely because these
facts tend to injure the business of
OF a concern or individual, who is
able to draw the dividing line be.
tween public speech that may be
restrained and public speech
that may not be. Might not the
Hon Joseph Benson Foraker with
equal justice have entered the
courts, to restrain William Ran
dolph Heart from publishing the
facts Of his relationship to the
Standard Oil company? Are the
rights Of property as represented
by the Bucks Stove and Range
Company, Of st. Louis. more
sacred than the rights of individ-
ual character as represented by
Mr.. Foraker!
cit may be the old fashioned,
and it may be bad law, but the
Intelligcncer cannot escape the
belief that whenever and whcr.
ever court interposes its process,
to restrain men from speaking the
simple truth, it is trcading on
dangerous grOund.H
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-12-31
LABOR LEGISLATION.

The West Virginia State FEEDER
alton of Labor Will make a strenu
Gus fight before the coming lepis-
latnrc for the enactment Of laws
that viii ensure the toilinr masses
some protection under the law.
ne most important measures to
be presented Will be one for the
adjustment Of the .Eguard't system
as now maintained in MANY sec
tons OF the state. an EMPLOYERS
Liability law. a stringent boiler
inspection act and several others.
II the trade unioniSt of the
state wish to see the laws enacted
III Is now up to them to lend thei1
moral and financial aid to the Fed en-
alton so rs to give that body more
strength and power. resolutions
ana oratorical efforts do not count
for much in a fight of this char
act"1, II takes united action anC
every trade union in the state
should ally itself with the FEEDER
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-12-31
TRADES UNIONS.

Trades unionism is rapidly be-
coming il matter of business, and
that employer who fails to give the
same careful attention to the uueS-
ton Of his relation to his labor or
his employed which he gives the
other factors which enter into the
conduct of his business makes a
mistake which sooner or later he
will be obliged to correct. In this
as in other things, it is much
better to start right than to make
mistakes i'll starting, which nee
cesSitate returning to correct them
Experience shows that the more
full the recognition given to the
trades union the more business
like and responsible it becomes.
In order to be entitled to such
recognition the labor organization
or union musts give the same
recognition to the rights of the en-
ployer and Of others which it de-
mandS 1or itself and for its mem
bers. The worker has the right to
quit or strike in conjunction with
his fellows when by so doing he
! q oeS not violate a contract made
| by or for him. He has neither
| right or license to destroy or tc
damage the property of the en-.
ployer; neither has he any right OF
license to intimidate or to use
violence against the man who
choose to exercise his right to work
nor to interfere with those who dc
not feel that the union offers th.
best method for adjusting griev
ances. Judge George Gray.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-12-31
a happy and prosper New Year
CONTEMPT CRISIS.

The sentencing of the officers Of
the American Federation of Labor
to Jail for alleged contempt of
court furnishes the connecting link
to create universal contempt for
courts of the country. During the
last few years decision after de-
ciSiOn has been rendered granting
special favorS TO the trusts and
captaliStic corporations and each
one growing more tiagrant in the
abuse Of labor and its rights in an
evident attempt to crush the trades
union movement. The bla elk list
and the 'guard' system of the
greedy corporations has been legal
lied to such an extent that if any
working man refuses to surren der
his American manhood and be-
come the servilc slave Of the greedy
gold grabbcrs he is denied the
right to live in this Gland of
sweet liberty (?).''
This is but the climax of govern
ment by Injunction and Judge
made law in cases where labor is
affected and unless this far reach
ing movement is checked at once
and the power of trust trained
ring rule appointed Judges is
restrained, it will result in the
death of representative govern
ment III America and the cnslavc
ment of the toling masses.
The injunction abuse has been
tolerated thus far because the
people had some hopes Of the
government curtailiug the power
OF the judiciary. but this latest de
clSlon, while no worse than many
others, is of far reaching chara cter.
as 1t effects every wage Garner on
American soil and of such = nature
as TO rlVet the attention of the en- :
tire citizenship of the country up
on the Injunction question and
cause united action of all liberty
loving citizens for the abolishment
OF the tyranny of the courts which
has been built up by repeated
uSnrpatlonS, and guarantee the
masses of the people the freedom
and rights guaranteed them under
the constitution of the United
States.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-12-31

If only onehalf Of the members
Of organized labor would take the
same interest, display the same en-
thusiasm, i'll the label campaign
that was shown in the late politi-
cal campaign, far better results for
organized labor would be obtain
ed. Let the members of organized
labor put little of the '.ginger'
i'll the label campaign that they
display for their favorite candi-
dates, and instead of dividing
along political lines there would
be platform that all union men
could indorse and stand on. We
wouldn't find ourselves in com
pany with ''union busters,'' for
politics make ''strange bed
fellows" they tell us.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-12-31
A Christmas Sentiment.

However sincere we may be in our
efforts to spread Christmas cheer. our
charity is none the less 4 testimony
to our sense of the fact that peace and
good will have not come upon the
earth. Poverty and wretcheduess are
not to be offset by yearly gifts of bas-
kets of food and outGrown clothes.
We ought to make the spasmodic
kindness of Christmas one of the
constant forces of our industrial world.
Equality and fra ternity are born not
of charity, but of justice.
Instead OF commercializing Christ
mas we ought to ChriStmasize com
mercialiSnl.-New York Mall
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-12-31
Our Grand Offer.

A fine gold watch viii be given
the union man receiving the largest
number Of votes in our popular
union man contest and the Young
lady getting the majority will get
a $50 jewelry prize. Get out and
hustle for your friends See Offer
on page six.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-12-31

If yOu want to assist in making
Greater Charleston patronize home
institutions. Smoke Econ stogics,
they are home made and bear the
union label.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-12-31

Stand by your officers who are
working night and day in your
interest. Listen not to the idle
gossip of the "knockers' and the
people who are striving to wipe
the miners organization out Of eN-
iStence.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-12-31
Painters Increase Death Benefits

Painters Increase Death Benefits.
Additional death benefits Of $3.50 for
n membership OF seven or more years
and $500 for one of ten or more Years
have been established by he Brother
hood of Painters, Decorators ana Pa
peThanGe gers.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-12-31

Another mine explosion was ad-
ded to the long list of West Nir-
glnla horrors yesterday and as
usual 1t took place in the non
union field.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-12-31

Union men wake up before it is
too late. Carry out your obi
CATION.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-12-31

All together, now, for rcorgani-
body. .;.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-12-31

The ''guard'' system still con.
trolls the destiny of the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09

in press as an advance chapter from
Mineral Resources of the United
States, Calendar Year 1907. The total
output for the year amounted to 372,-
697 tons, valued at SL737 ga, as
against 26S, 693 short tons, valued at
$1,205, 462, in 1906, and 10,3O7 tons,
valued at $27,6S1, in 1905.
The prominence of Illinois as coke
manufacturing state is the result OF
the operations of the 100 Semet-Solvly
ovens at South Chicago. The coal used
at this plant is drawn, however, not
from the mines of Illinois, but from
those of Fayette county, West VII
ginia. A plant which made coke in
Belgian ovens from Illinois coal was
in operation during the year at Equal
ity. AT the close of 1907 the Illinois
Steel company had under construction
at Joliet $50 Koppers regenerative by
product ovens, and it is expected that
these ovens will be in operation before
the close of 1908.
Mr.. Parkers chapter on coke will be
ready for distribution in few weeks
when copies may be obtained by ap
plying to the director of the United
States geological survey at Washing
ton, d. c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09

veGtly, his gazcnever leaving the sun
1eclied waves of her hair.
but you can't see it, silly. Turn
around"
As he didn't turn. Barbara faced
about 10 learn the reason and, catching
his look of undisguised alteration. low
cred her eyes before it. her self posses
sion utterly vanquished.
"Oh. sweet, tantalizing Barbara
King" he pleaded, ''am l never TO
know if you really love me? Won't
you give me some little bit of hope to
warm the cookies of my heart:"
For answer Barbara suddenly sur
rendered into his keeping the telltale
magazine, which up to this time she
had guarded jealousy from him.
rs that enough?" she asked him
meekly.
Whereupon in that apparently desert
ed little reading room no conversation
above whisper" broke the stiffness
for some time on At length door
slammed to. and the ominous click of
key followed.
"Oh, We're locked i'm gasped Bar
DdId, GuShlLS 10 the uDDr dllu TdUIlIDg
| the knob excitedly. 'Why, whoever
would have guessed it was near clos
| ing time?"
| Not l." admitted Bertram. with
shameless candor. Here, let me have
try at that knob"
Hold on yelled an exasperated
voice on the other side. I'll let yer out
| if yer'll give me chance. Who il.
| thunder is it. anyhow"
Barbara Mathews" called Barbara
promptly through the keyhoIe. Il
mean." she corrected hastily. while
Bertram laughed at her merciiessly.
| its Barbara King"
When the door finally swung open it
revealed very Disguised young per-
son composed chiefly of freckles and
big brass buttons.
well. I'll be bowed he exclaimed
in astouishment, IF it amt the same
one and she don't know her own name
yet. Amt that the limit?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
Yates Consistent.

In promptly denying by special tele-
gram to the Springfield Register the
Chicago report that he has entered
into an agreement with Governor De-
neen to unite the opposing republican
factions in this state which have sep,
arated upon issues which are diametri-
cal and vital, former Governor Rich
ard Yates is consistent to say the
least.
1t is rather pitiable effort some of
the would-be republican thermometers
are making to coax Yates and the for
midable following he had in the recent
| primary election to endorse the very
wrongs upon which they based the
bitterest primary election struggle in
the history of the state of Illinois.
To be consistent, the Yates faction
must decline the sugar which the OBJ
posing faction now offers in exchange
for votes
Their rejection of the bait is pure
consistency
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09

brass buttons retaliated as lie marched
off with the "Bachelor's Guide to Mat
rimony."
Barbara watched him out of sight
and then straightway forgot all about
him in the thrilling occupation Of
scribblinG in various styles of chirog-
raphy. Barbara Mathews, Mrs. Ber-
tram Mathews. Mr.. and Mrs. Bertram
Mathews" etc, on the page margins
of her magazine.
Whats in a name?" commented a
masculine voice suddenly over her
shoulder
Barbara, blushing pink to the tips
of her ears, closed the ma gaZine with
a bang, tucked it under her arm and
started to beat an indignant retreat.
Bertram, however, observing that
there were only empty chairs for wit
nesses, playfully barred her exit.
Around the table he chased her in a
scandalously undignified scramble. If
walls have eyes as we'll as ears. surely
the forbidding legal tones on the sur
rounding "beachers'' had never be-
fore been spectators TO anything so
indecorous
Covered at length, beyond hope Of
escape, in a decoy ending in dormer
window on one side and fanked by
projecting bookshelves on the other
| two. Barbara faced her pursuer with
wildly humping heart.
you aren't playing fair" she accus-
ed him breathlessly you've broken
your promise. Bertram Mathews. This
isn't accidental meeting at all It's
| an-an ambush You followed me
here. You can't deny it, because L
saw you out in front of the library.
Thats-that's why l came in here"
1t was with difficulty that Bertram
RETAINED from breaking into laugh.
! But Barbara was too much in earnes,
, to detect it.
You deliberately ran away from
me, Barbara. Was that playing fafrF
questioned Bertram.
But l couldn't tell you'll mean we
couldn't talk i over out there on the
| street 1t would have been so unro
mantle and-and suclp stupid anti
| climax"
| Whatever Bertram had on the tip Oi
| his tongue to reply was momentarily
checked by the passing in and out Of
an unsympathetic group of curiou:
sightseers.
TO bridge over the interruption Bar
bara pretended to be absorbed il
watching the glow of the sunset.
at is beautiful, isn't it," she asked
again.
"Glorious-' answered Bertram CO..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
How to Get Strong.

p. ]. DAILY of 1247 West Congress
street, Chicago, tells of a way to be-
come strong. He says: MY mother,
who is old and was very feeble, is de-
irving so much benefit from Electric
Bitters that feel it's my duty to tell
those who need a tonic and strengthen
ing medicine about it. In my mothers
case marked gain in flesh has re-
suited, insomnia has been overcome,
and she is steadily growing stronger"
Electric Bitters quickly remedy ctom-
ach, liver and kidney complaints. Sold
under guarantee at all drug stores. 80
cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
Humor ana Philosophy
BY DUNCAN NJ. SMITH
THE SATISFACTION O. IT.

4 1t may not bring you money.
1t MAY not win you fame,
1t may not be lever
To help you win the game.
1t may not make you blossom
Into a millionaire,
But there is satisfaction
In being on the square.
When gagged by worldly wisdom
The things that spell success
May, if not wholly crooked,
Be shady more or less.
"Get money" is the slogan.
BE square If it will pay
AS well as being crooked,
But get it anyway"
The ethics of the jungle,
The law of craft and force.
May gather in the dollars
Regardless of their source,
But there is greater comfort
In humber walks to keep
Ones that don't jar your conscience
Or juggle with your sleep.
1t may not be good business
To let a dollar slip
When you could wink at honor
And on it get grip,
But there is more contentment
To take a lesser share,
To do without the million
And kno you're on the square.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09

The republicans not only accept but
solicit campaign funds from all
sources. The corporations are being
shaken down for subscriptions and
tainted money is purified while you
wait. The names of the republican
advisory committee is convicting evil
dence of the complete surrender OF
the party to the trusts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09

rebels in Morocco. The French troops
attacked and put to flight 10000 of
the revolutionists. The French army
will find it a mighty sight easier to
get the tribesmen by the heels than
to take the measure of the German
army at home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09

In Cleveland, John D. Rockefeller
Witnessed the Labor day parade from
his automobile, but was not recognized
by any of the marchers. For some
mysterious reason Autographs of Mr..
Rockefeller have not been sufficiently
conspicuous at labor gatherings to
impress the outlines of his benevolent
countenance upon the masses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
Latest Improvement.

ct will be hard on him to make a
campaign. His opponent is an old fash
toned orator."
what of that? He is a newfan-
gled one"
What are they iike?'
''They are the ones who say 'Whatll
it be, boys? and let it go at that"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09

with Foss and Hopkins at outs, and
Yates sullling in his tent, and repub-
lican harmony in Illinois so thick that
working republicans carry an axe to
cut it with, the situation is not Hitch
cockian to say the least.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09

Carlyle said: "A dislike of noise is
a measure of civilization" and the
neglect to protect people against
unnecessary noises, declares the Ohio
State Journal, is an Indication of a
crude and ignorant government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09

1t was reported that there was a
boy in Rock Island who was glad to
be back at school yesterday, but a
canvass of the city has SO far failed
to discover him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09

The Wright aeroplane remained in
the air 81 minutes today, breaking all
records. This and other recent per-
formances along the same line prompt
the suggestion that it's going to be
pretty hard shedding for the good
roads associations when flying be-
comes popular as method of getting
about
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09

The. French troops appear to have
taken the decisive step toward pre-
venting a ruction in Europe thru,... )
German Intervention in favor of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09

Eugene Debs, although riding about
the country on special train, pays
only Is cents for his meals. 1t seems
hardly probable that the dining car
walters will be attracted to the social
list party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
Coke Making in Illinois.

Illinois ranked 10th among the coke
producing states in 1907, according to
E. W. Parker of the United States
geological survey. whose report on the
condition of the coke industry is now
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
EYE STRAIN

And OFFICIALLY Impaired Vision.
BY the term Eye Strain is de-
noted that condition of the
visual apparatus wherein mus
cular effort is constantly requir-
ed in order TO maintain acute
vision.
This strain or effort is usually
without the knowledge of the in
dividual other than that pro-
duced in the indirect way
through nervous exhaustion. and
its following of associated con-
ditions.
A great many people suffer
from the effects of Eye Strain
without knowing the cause.
Those who suffer from head
ache. nervousness, insomnia, or
similar trout les, should have
their eyes attended to. DIR.
Myers will make careful ex-
animation for you and tell you
exactly what the trouble is.
MYERS OPTICAL CO.
Manufacturing Opticians.
212 Safety Building,
Rock Island, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09

Don't be afraid to give Chamberlain's
contains no opium or other harmful
drug. 1t always cures. For sale by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09

Autumn hats will be mashed fiat on
the head, says fashion item. That's
a fate also reserved for summer straws
that venture over the Sept. Is dead
line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09

The Bryan and Kern Business Men
association idea knocks the lid off the
Taft and Sherman full dinner bucket
idea.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island. Ill. LEn-
tered at the postoffice as second class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
STATE.

Thus far William r. Hearst has no
fault to find with the Hisgen brand of
axle grease as lubricant for his po-
litical machine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
Before and After.

at is all your charming personality
before marriage, my dear"
"And after?'
"All your blamed contrariety."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
m the Beach

m the Beach.
"what DIR sc the gay, bathers all to
shelter?"
1.-The raj storm"
'Why?''
"Didn". want to spoil their bathing
clothes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
Sufficient,

"Do you know him very well?'
"Well enough not to loan him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
BY THE J. w. POTTER co.

TERMS - Daily, 10 cents per week.
Weekly, 81 per year in advance.
All communications of argumentative
have real name attached for publica-
tion. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
Every lime.

81 wish I could save money"
~ can tell you how to-"
"How much have you saved?"
"Oh, that's different matter"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
Wise Pup.

A barking dog is plenty wise.
He yelps around all night
And sends an echo to the skies,
So doesn't have TO fight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Nobody ever likes to wear old clothes
who can't possibly afford to wear new
clothes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09

He who belongs to the lazy mans
guild can claim to be able to achieve
big things, for his obligations to his or
der protects him from having to prove
it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09

If you want to keep a friend, Just let
him keep his money, so far as you are
concerned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09

A pretty girls peril is always much
more imminent and her rescue more
urgent than a homely ones.
Don't start trouble for yourself. II
you must set it going, have an enemy
handy to put in the lead.
Too much money is bad thing. but
fortunately 1T is extremely hard to
catch.
1t is, easier for good man to be poor
than it is for poor man to be good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09

IF you overestimate your ability and
keep pegging away TO make good, time
will eventually justify you, and Incl
dentally it may be remarked that If
you underestimate yourself time will
also endeavor to justify your estimate.
There is whole lot of give and take
in this world. and it may be noted that
the receptivity of lot OF us is great
when it comes to money matters.
We would not so much object to
hard work il it rendered us easy pay.