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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-06
HOLDING EMPLOYERS LIAnrE

The burden should be distributed. IT
is hypocritical baseness to speak of a
girl who works in factory where the
dangerous machinery is unprotected as
having the right" freely to contract
to expose herself to dangers to life and
limb. She has no alternative but to
suffer want or else to expose herself to
such dangers, and when she loses a hand
or Is otherwise MANNED or disfigured for
life, it is moral wrong that the whole
burden of the risk necessarily incidental
to the business should be placed with
crushing weight upon her weak should
ers, and all who profit by her work
escape scott-free. This is what oppon-
ents Of just employers liability law
advocate; and it is consistent that they
should usually also advocate immunity
for those most dangerous members of
the criminal class-the criminals of
great wealth.
Our opponents have recently been bit
terly criticising the two Judges referred
to in the accompanying communications
from the Standard Oil Company and the
Santa Fe Railroad for having imposed
heavy fines on these two corporations;
and yet these same critics of these two
Judges exhaust themselves in denounc.
ing the most respectful and cautious
discussion of the official action of 2
Judge which results to immunity tc
wealthy and powerful wrong-doers, "or
which renders nugatory a temperate
effort to better the conditions of life
and work among those of our fellow
countrymen whose need is greatest" /"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-06
HARRISON & Gillespie Bros.
SOLE AGENTS

him suitable provision against injuries
received in the course of his employ
ment. The burden of the trade risk
should be placed upon the Government.
Exactly as the workingman is entitled
to his wages, so he should be entitled to
indemnity for the injuries sustained in
the natural course of his labor.
The rates of compensation and the
regulations for its payment should be
specified in the law, and the machinery
for determining the amount to be paid
should in each case be provided in snch
manner that the employee is properly
represented without expense to him. In
other words, the compensation should
be paid automatically, while the appli-
cation of the law in the first instance
should be vested in the Department of
Commerce and Labor. The law should
apply to all laborers, mechanics, and
other civilian employees of the Govern
ment of the United States, including
those in the service of the Panama Can
al Commission and of the insular gov
ernment.
SHOULD APPLY TO ALL EMPLOYERS.
The same broad principle which
should apply to the Government should
ultimately be made applicable to all
private employers. Where the Nation
has the power it should enact laws to
this effect. Where the States alone
have the power they should enact the
laws. 1t is to be observed that an en-
ployers' liability law does not really
mean mulcting employers in damages.
1t merely throws upon the employer the
burden of accident Insurance against in
juries which are sure to occur, 1t re-
quires him either to bear or to distrib-
ute through insurance the loss which
can readily be borne when distributed,
but which, if undistributed, bears with
frightful hardship upon the unfortunate
victim of accident.
In theory, if wages were always free
ly and fairly adjusted, they would al
ways include an allowance as against the
risk of injury, just as certainly as the
rate oflinterest for money includes an
allowance for insurance against the risk
of injury, just as certainly as the rate
of interest for money includes an al
lowance for insurance against the risk
of loss. In theory, If employees were
all experienced business men, they
would employ that part of their wages
which is received because of the risk OF
injury to secure accident insurance.
But as a matter of fact, it is not prac.
teal to expect that this will be done by
the great body of employees. An EN-.
ployers' liability law makes it certain
that it will be done, in effect, by the
employer, and it will ultimately impose
no real additional burden upon him.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-06
SERVE SUPPER TO LADIES

Huntingdon: Ind, Jan. 3O.-Cephas
Shelburne entertained a number of
young friends at his home last night in
honor OF his cousin, Mr.. Berkeley Gill
iesple, of Tazewen, Va. Light re-
freshments were served under the di-
rection of the young men.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-06
REPUBLICAN, STATE
COMMITTEE MEETS
Large Gathering Held at Richmond on
Last Saturday.
CONVENTION TO BE AT LYNCHBURG
1t Will be Held on Sih of April, and Large
Attendance is Expected.

On last Saturday night, the 1st inst.
a meeting of the Republican State and
Executive Committees was held in the
assembly room at Murphy's Hotel,
Richmond, Va. The meeting was call
ed to order by Hon. c. B. SIemp, State
Chairman. When Geo. L. Hart, State
Secretary, called the roll it was found
that of the sixty members who consti-
tute the State@and Executive Commit
tees ffty-eight were present either in
person or by proxy. This was decided
ly the largest and most harmonious
ever been had.
The chairman announced the object
of the meeting to be the selection of the
time and place for holding a State Con-
vention to select delegates to the next
National Republican Convention, and to
select a State Chairman and a State
Committee.
The position of National Committee
man having been made vacant by the
recent death of the Hon. Geo. E. Bow
den, on motion Hon. Alvah Martin.
of Norfolk county, was chosen to fill
the vacancy. The following resolutions
of respect to the late Hon. Campbell
Slemp were introduced and were adopt
ed by a rising vote.
RESOLUTIONS OF VIRGINIA REPUBLICAN
STATE COMMITTEE ON DEATH OF
COL. CAMPBELL sLEMP.
'Since the last official gathering of
this committee serious misfortune and
almost irreparable loss has been visited
upon the Republican party in Virginia,
by and through the death of the Hon
Campbell Slemp, the Representative in
the Congress of the United States from
the Ninth District.
1t was through his earnest and intel
ligent leadership that the Republican
party was not only made a great and
triumphant organization in his own dis
trict but that elevated it to a plane
which has attracted the favorable no.
tice and support of the National Admin
istration and National Organization.
We deem it appropriate to give pub
lie expression to our sorrow on account
of his death, which has been to us per-
sonal affliction as we'll as political ca
lamity.
THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED:
First, That the State Committee of
the Republican party in Virginia de-
clares that in the death of Col. Camp
bell Slemp the Commonwealth has lost
one of its ablest and most useful citi-
zens, and that the people have been de-
prived of one of their most faithful and
capable representatives.
Second. That this committee knows
no better way of expressing its appre-
citation of the splendid service of our
departed leader and political associate
than to earnestly appeal to the people
of Virginia to rally to the support of
the progressive policy which he inua-
gurated for our party, and to give our
personal and official aid in bringing that
policy to still more eminent success un-
der the leadership of his worthy son and
successor.
Similar resolutions were offered upon
the death of Hon. Geo. Z. Bowden.
Jno. C. Blair, and other recently de-
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-06
FOR SALEI

Farm Sc acres, four miles Abingdon.
washington county, Va. Good spring:
young orchard, some bearing, plenty Of
Sherrles, grapes, ETC.; some wheat:
Price $1,000.
Farm % acres joining above. Good
young orchard; good spring; house and
other buildings; some wheat. All the
land can be cultivated. Price $1,000.
Address,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-06
TO PROTECT LABoR's RIGHTS.

1t is all wrong to use the injunction
to prevent the entirely proper and le-
gitimate actions of labor organizations
in their struggle for industrial better
ment, or under the guise of protecting
property rights unwarrantably to in
wade the fundamental rights of the in
dividual. 1t is futile to concede, as we
all do, the right and the necessity of
organized effort on the part of wage
earners and yet by injunctive process to
forbid peaceable action to accomplish
the lawful objects for which they are
organized and upon which their success
depends.
The fact that the punishment for the
violation of an injunction must, to make
the order effective, necessarily be sum-
mary and without the Intervention of a
jury makes its issuance in doubtful cases
a dangerous practice, and in itself fur.
nishes a reason why the process should
be surrounded with safeguards to pro-
tect individuals against being enjoinec
from exercising their proper rights
Reasonable notice should be given the
adverse party.
ABUSES MUST BE REMEDIED.
This matter is daily becoming oi
graver Importance and cannot too ur
gently recommend that the Congress,
give careful consideration to the sub
ject- If some way of remedying tn,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-06

abuses is not found the feeling of indig-
nation against them among large num-
bers of our citizens will tend to grow so
extreme as to produce revolt against
the whole use of the process of injunc-
ton The ultra-conservatives who OBJ
ject to cutting out the abuses will do
well to remember that if the popular
feeling does become strong many of
those upon whom they rely to defend
them will be the first to turn against
them.
Men of property cannot afford to
trust to anything save the spirit of JUS
tice and fair play; for those very public
men who, while it is to their interest,
defend all the abuses committed by cap
ital and pose as the champions of con-
servatism, will, the moment they think
their interest changes, take the lead in
just such matter as this and pander
to what they esteem popular feeling by
endeavoring, for instance, effectively
to destroy the power of the courts in
matters of injunction; and will even
seek to render nugatory the power to
punish for contempt, upon which power
the very existence of the orderly ad-
mInistration of justice depends.
LABOR AND FEDERAL AUTHORITY.
1t is my purpose as soon as may be to
submit some further recommendations
IN reference to our laws regulating
labor conditions within the sphere of
Federal authority. A very recent de-
cision of the Supreme Court of the
United States, rendered since this mes
sage was written, in the case of Adair
VS.. United States, seemingly of far
reaching import and of very serious
probable consequences, has modified the
previously entertained views on the
powers of the Congress in the premises
to such degree as to make necessary
careful consideration of the opinions
therein filed before it is possible def
nitely to decide in what way to call the
matter to your attention.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-06
GRAHAM ROBERTS,
r E. D. S Hblnodon. Wa.
CUT FLOWERS.

Roses, Carnations, violets. etc. We'd
ding Bouquets, and Funeral Designs a
specially. Prompt shipments; satisfac-
tioa guaranteed.
FALLoN, Florist.
At Roanoke, Va.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-06
CAPITAL MUST BE PROTECTED.

1 urge this last provision with the
same earnestness that l do the others.
This country provides its railway facili-
ties by private capital. Those facilities
will not be adequate unless the capital
employed is assured of just treatment
and an adequate return.
In fixing the charges of our railroads,
believe that, considering the interests
of the public alone, it is better to al
low too liberal rather than too scanty
earnings, for otherwise there is grave
danger that our railway development
may not keep pace with the demand for
transportation. But the fundamental
idea that these railways are public
highways must be recognized and they
must be open to the whole public upon
equal terms and upon reasonable terms.
MODIFY SHERMAN LAW.
In reference to the Sherman anti
trust aw, l repeat the recommenda-
tions l.lade in my message at the OPEN
ing of the present Congress, as we'll as
in my message to the previous Con-
gress. The attempt in this law to pro-
vide in sweeping terms against all COM
binations of whatever character, if
technically in restraint of trade as such
restraint has been defined by the courts,
must necessarily be either futile or
mischievous, and sometimes both. The
present law makes some combinations
illegal, although they may be useful to
the country. On the other hand, as to
some huge combinations which are both
noxious and illegal, even if the action
undertaken against them under the law
by the Government is successful, the
result may be to work but minimum
benefit to the public.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-06
UNFOLDING PROPERTY RIGHT.

The Administration and those who
support its views are not only not en-
gagged in an assault on property, but
are strenuous upholders of the rights of
property. The wise attitude to take is
admirably stated by Governor Fort, of
New Jersey, in his recent inaugural ad-
dress; the principles which he upholds
as regards the State being of course
identical with those which should OBJ
tain as regards the nation.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-06
PROPERTY HAS ITS DUTIES.

Specifically it may seem that the
laws, the passage of which l herein
again advocate-for l have repeatedly
advocated them before-are not con-
nected. But in reality they are connect
ed. Each and every one of these laws,
if enacted, would represent part of the
campaign against privilege, part of the
campaign to make the class of great
property holders realize that property
has its duties no less than its rights.
PREVENT STOCK GAMBLING.
do not know whether it is possible,
but if possible, it is certainly desirable,
that in connection with measures to re-
strain stock watering and overcapitali-
cation there should be measures taken
to prevent or at least the grosser forms
of gambling In securities and commodi-
ties, such as making large sales of what
men do not possess and ''cornering" the
market. Legitimate purchases of COM
modities and of stocks and securities for
investment have no connection whatev-
er with purchases Of stocks or other Sc
curities or commodities on a margin for
speculative and gambling purposes.
There is no moral difference between
gambling at cards or in lotteries or on
the race track and gambling in the
stock market. One method is just as
pernicious to the body polite as the
other in kind, and in degree the evil
work is far greater. But it is a far
more difficult subject with which to
deal.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-06

lean the most efficient defender of cor
ruption. Our main quarrel is not with
these agents and representatives of the
interests. They derive their chief pow-
er from the great sinister offenders who
stand behind them. They are but pup
pets who move as the strings are pulled.
1t is not the puppets, but the strong
cunning men and the mighty forces
working for evil behind and through the
puppets, with whom we have to deal.
We seek to control law-defying wealth;
in the first place to prevent its doing
dire evil to the Republic, and in the next
place to avoid the vindictive and dread
full radicalism which, if left uncontrolled,
it is certain in the end to arouse.
ATTACKS ONLY THE EVILS.
Sweeping attacks upon all property,
upon all men of means, without regard
to whether they do well or i'll, would
sound the death-kneel of the Republic;
and such attacks become inevitable if
decent citizens permit those rich men
whose lives are corrupt and evil to dom
ineer in swollen pride, unchecked and
unhindered, over the destinies of this
country. We act in no vindictive spir-
1t, and we are no respector of persons.
If labor union does wrong, we oppose
1t as firmly as we do corporation which
does wrong; and we stand equally stout
ly for the rights of the men of wealth
and for the rights of the wageworker.
We seek to protect the property of eve
ry man who acts honestly. of every COZ =
poration that represents wealth honest
ly accumulated and honestly used. We
seek to stop wrongdoing, and we desire
to punish the wrongdoers only so far as
is necessary to achieve this end.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-06
INTERSTATE REGULATIONS.

! think that the Federal Government
must also assume a certain measure of
control over the physical operation of
railways in the handling of interstate
traffic. The commission now has au-
thority to establish through routes and
joint rates. In order to make this pro-
vision effective and IN order to promote
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-06

CONDEMN ONLY CORRUPT RICH.
We attack only the corrupt men of
wealth, who find in the purchased polit-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-05-21
Skilled Labor.

The pumpmaker came to my humpie
abode, for the pump was in need OF re-
pair; his auto he left by the side OF the
road, and his diamonds he placed on a
chair. And he said that the weather
was really too cold, for comfort, TINS
time of the year; and he thought from
Japan though she's naughty and bold
this country has nothing to fear. lie
thought that our navy should equal the
best, for a navy's a warrant of peace;
and he said when man has cold on
his chest, there's nothing as good as
goose greese. He thought that the
peach crop is ruined for good, and the
home team is playing good ball; and
the currancy question is not under
stood, by the voters he said, not at all.
Then he looked at the pump and ne
gave it a whack and he kicked at the
spout and said "Shucks" And he
joggled the handle three times up and
back, and soaked me for seventeen
bucks. Elk. ~
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-05-21
DODCEVILLE NEWS

From the Sun-Republic.
Mrs. Alice Cape and Miss Mae
Mccarthy were Linden visitors Tues
day. While there they visited the
Ozark Horse mine. Miss Mccarthy
mustered up enough courage to take
ride in the bucket to the bottom of the
mine, distance of about 100 feet.
Lawrence Grimm is recovering rapid
ly from the injuries sustained in the
Mckinley mine accident.
Messrs. William Fitzsimons, A. M.
Anderson and A. R. Jones purchased
60 head of cattle at Menominee last
week. The cattle arrived here Tues
day and will be pastured this summer
and sold this fall.
Miss Gladys Bartle has given up her
studies at the Platteyille normal on ac-
count of illness and returned home
Monday.
From the Chronicle.
Attorney j. P. Smoker of this city
had the misfortune Saturday to cut
the back of his hand severely with a
chisel. Mr.. Smoker was making a
picture frame when the chisel slipped
and cut cash about an inch long.
j, II. Cartwright, Dodgeville's old
reliable jeweler, who has been spend
ing the past two months with his
daughter, Mrs. Ballard, at Los Angel
es, California, returned home last
Friday. Mr.. Cartwright enioyed a
very pleasant trip and thinks a few
months spent in the Golden state is
very beneficial. While at Los Angeles
Mr.. Cartwright had the pleasure of
visiting the battleship fleet under Adj
miral Evans and witnessing the grand
spectacle of the illumination of the
ships at night.
c. S. Anderson of Union Mills has
disposed of his stock at that place anc
will take charge of the stock of Ben
nett johnson at Jonesdale. He will
take possession Saturday and the bust
ness will be carried on in the name OF
the Anderson Department Store.
On Thursday Jas. Kiley received
word that his step brother, VIM Roys
ton of Mazomanie, Wis, had died from
the effects of an injury he received il
the tornado Monday of last week.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-05-21
Real Estate Transfers


For week ending May IS, 1908 as
furnished by T. j, Paynter, register of
deeds
G. S. Anderson and wife to John and
JAS. Mann, parcel of land in sci of ne
q, section 3, and piece in swl4 of nw11,
section ?, range 2, e, Highland, 81, 900.
Albert Powell to John Mccain, par
Gel of land in village of Ridgeway, $1,000
S. II. Jarvis and wife to Michael S.
keane, pracel of land in village of
Ridgeway, 5000.
Samuel Heathcock and wife to Thos
j. Heathcock, part of nell of swi4
section s, range 2, also part of swl of
sel4, section s, range 2, town of Lin
den, S24O0.
Michael S. Keane to Hen Davis, lot z,
Kean's addition to village of Ridgeway,
$500.
Martin Treseder to ID. b. Hamilton,
part of lots l, ?, and lot 3, block /, viii
lage of Ridgeway, S2500.
Severt Severtson TO Edmund Levake,
nel4 of neli, section 30, township s,
range 2, 5000.
Ralph W. Jackson to Clarence Porter,
sw' of NV section p, range 4, town
Of Arena 5000
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-05-21

A little girl in the Fairview school in
Bloomfield, N. j., was recently detected
chewing gum by her teacher, who COM
PEELED her to take it from ier mouth
and place it on her desk.
When the noon recess arrived all the
pupils left but the child in question,
and she began to cry.
"What is the trouble?" inquired the
teacher.
81 want the gum, F" replied the little
one. ut belongs to mo- her.
1t seems that the gum was a family
affair, and the child had simply Dor
rowed it for the day. The teacher per-
mitted her to take it home.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-05-21

Passed by the Alpha Society of the
p. NJ church.
WHEREAS, Our Heavenly Father has
called from our midst our dear sister
Rebecca Penhallegon, who died May 10,
1908, we place on record our apprecia-
tion of her services as a member of our
society.
RESOLVED, that in the death Of our
sister this society has lost one who was
ever ready to advance it's interests.
This society would therefore tender
its heartfelt sympathy to the family
and friends in this their sad affection,
bidding them remember that if faithful
they shall all meet again "In that land
beyond the river, Where the surges
cease to roll.
RESOLVED, that these resolutions be
entered upon the minutes of this So
ciety; also that they be printed in our
local papers.
SUSAN PENHALLEGoN,
MILLIE BRAY,
EMILY ToAY.
Al sd Committee.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-05-21
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