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The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-05-28
LABOR VOTE
BIG FACTOR
In the Coming Campaign and Can
ElectAny Candidate it Chooses
or Defeat One Not its Choice.

Is there a labor vote in this
country! The meager success
which has attended efforts in past
years to organize and deliver en-
bloc any considerable preponder.
ance of what would naturally be
regarded as the voting strength of
labor has seemed to justify the
dictum Of most politicians that
there is no such thing as labor
vote. says the Washington Times.
They say that labor is too inde-
pendent of control, too much ui-
vided among the various parties
and too little disposed to set itself
Off i'll Il class apart to become a
solilied political interest. But
will it continue thus dividedF
Samuel Gompers and his associates
In the management of the American
FederetiOn of Labor movement to
enforce labOr'S demands through
political activity believe they have
made such progress in the last
three years as to warrant expecta-
ton that next November labor will
elect that candidate for president
whom 1T faVors and defeat any
man it opposes. There is no doubt
OF the grave concern which poll
ticians Of both parties feel about
the situation.
just how labor feels toward
President Roosevelt is uncertain at
present. Some have latterly found
themselves out Of work; others are
dissatisfied with the president be-
cause Of his insistence on Taft,
whom labor does not fancy; still
others are reserviug opinion till
they know just what the president
proposes to concede to labor in the
contemplated revision of the Sher-
man antitrust law. AS that re-
vision measure is now understood
by labor, it is not liked, and the
dislike of it has tended to weaken
the hold which the president form.
erly had the workingmau.
Labor haa kindly feeling for
Fairbanks and Knox, both Of
whom are regarded as effective and
practical friends. on the basis Of
their records Fairbanks has the
advantage Of an extensive ac-
AuhillAdilCc Will -ldDOf le:luCfS, Dc-
cause his home city of Indianapolis
is headquarters for more big ma
tional organizations than any
other ,city, and the leaders, at
least, have found him a useful
friend and supporter.
On the other nand, Taft and
Cannon are decid1y unsatisfactory
to labor. Cannon is regarded,
rightly or wrongly, as the one i'm
movable obstacle in the way of tn
labor legislation which is demand
ed. Not only is he charged with
being personally antagonistic to
the demands of labor, but he is
declared to use his power as speak
er, i'll making up committees to
prevent such legislation getting
friendly or even fair consideration.
Politicians Of both parties are con-
WINGED that labor is nearer to eff
tective organization into political
phalanX than ever before Per
haps it will be broken up again
by various influences but at this
time it is not denied that Samuel
Gompers is one of the men to be
reckoned with, because of the ap-
pearance, at least, that he has
great force of voters at his back.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-05-28
Bureau of Miners Bill Passed.

House bill No twenty thousand
eight hundred and eighty three to
establish a bureau of miners was
passed by the National House of
RepreSen tltiveS last THURSDAY.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-05-28

1t is expected tnat number of
the mines will resume operation
in this District in the very near
future. 1t certainly is TO be hoped
that they will.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-05-28
DOINGS OF
THE MINERS
Officers and Organizers A:e Still
Active in the Interest of the
Organization--News Notes.

Vice President l.. +. l. tnhan and
National Organizer Charles Ilrall-
man, Of Illinois, are on Hriar
Creek this week looking alter the
interest Of the organization and
expect to accomplish good results in
that section.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-05-28

Organizer j. NJ. Craigo has been
in the POmcroy Bend this week
endeavoring to build up the mem
bership and revive interest in the
organization in that section of the
state.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-05-28

Aramando Pellizarri has been as
signed by President Davis to
Boomer, Harewood and Longacre
among the Italian miners this
week
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-05-28

Sub District Secretary r. A.
Kramer was at Black Betsey Mon
day on business connected with
his official business.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-05-28

District President Davis has
been a very busy man this week
attending to the enormous amount
of work resulting from the adjust
ment of the slate scales and other
matters that have arisen.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-05-28

National Board Member Cairns
and District Secretary Morris
have returned from the Tunnclton
field where they spent last week
looking over the strike situation
in that field. They report the
condStionS but little changed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

name unknown The dead man was the ships cook.
 The three living survivors were in pitiful condition. Their tongues were swollen 90 from thirst that at first they could scarcely srtfculats. They had had no food since last Sun. day night nor any water since they left the wfeck Friday morning.
 Mfr. zube said:
 -AImost the instant the Reed struck the beach. she began to break up. Tn twinkling one of the life boats was smashed by biz wave and the docks were so deep in the boiling water that there was no chance to get aft where Captain Kersel and his wife. with some of the members of the crew were stationed.
 eve jumped into the remaining life boat and cut the lashines. Before we had completed the job big sec broke near the wreck and carried us clear of the decks. A strong current swept us toward the stern of the wreck.
 'sWe could see the captain and the rest of the ship companions ciinefng to the roof of the aft. We called to them to throw us a line as we went under the stern and some one threw one bus 1t fell short of our boat.
 My arm had been broken when the wrcckage from the gallery dropped on- to us. and thercwas only one good oar. as the other had been broken and the spare oars washed away. We did our best to get back to the wreck but the sea of undertow current carried us away. We tried to head for Tfflamook light. but we had no compass to steer by.
 When morning broke. found we were standing far out to sea- thought it best to keep the boat well out. hoping to ffall into the path of steamships. With this hope I set. the course north ward along the coast.
 TAt about 2 o'clock Sunday morning, we saw a big steamer. She stopped near us and we all thought we would be saved. but the vessel got under way again and left us without focds and water and we suffered terribly from thirst.
 About ' o'clock Sunday morning we made out Tattoosh Island We were all too tired to manage the boat very well. but along toward Sunday afternoon I got her headed back towards Nsah Bay"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
Duify's Pure Malt Nlhiskey

Is an absolutely pure dissillation of malted grain; great care being used to have every kernel thoroughly matted. thus destroying the germ and producing a predisested liquid food in the form of mals essence, which IS the most effective tonic stinuIant and invigora- tor known to science; softened by warmth and moisture. its palatabiity and freedom from injurious substances render is so that 1t can be retained by the most sensitive stomach.
 Sold by druggists. grocers and dealers or direct. $l bottle. Write Dr. R. Currsl. Consulting Physician. for a free Illustrated Medical Booklet containing few of the many con vincing testimonials received from grateful men and women who have been cured. and free advice. Duffy Malt Whiskey Co. Rochester. N. Y.
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stsfc's OfsciaIs Pay. Hcmaws.
JAMES A. HAsrN DEAD.
weIl-xnoyyn Rallroaa sfan Diea
 Horne Ye~feramv M

welf-Ksovxn Railroad Bfanf Diea at
 Home Yesteraay.
 James A. Hamn, one of the best known railroad men of Montgomery. Mir. Han1n was 5l years old and was a native of Butler County. He had lived in Montgomery for twenty years. He is survived by his son and tive daughters. by his father and mother MT. and Mrs. ". J. Hamn. and by three brothers.
 Mir. Hann was a member of the Methodist Church, by which his funeral services will be conducted. He was . member of the Masons. and they will have part in the committaI services.
 The funeral of Mfr. Hamn will take place at o'clock this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
Hear Prencher on I.innor RiII.

Washington, Feb. IS.--The House Committee on Judiciary today heard Rev. E. c. Dinwiddie. formerly leg islative superintendent of the Ameri- can Anti-Saloon League of this city but now of Oklahoma, in support of the Littlefield bill which provides that liquor in interstate transit, which is billed to a point In local option or prohibition territory shall become seiz- able by State authorities at the State line. A delegation of members of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union was in attendance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
NEeRo p1ns oF woUNps.
L.. and N. Fireman shot in Moving Pie.
 ture ShOw.

D. md N. Fireman ShOt tn MOvIng PIc-
 ture ShOw.
 Pensacola, Fla, Feb. 1s.-(Special. ) --G. c. Matthews, a negro Louisville and Nashville fireman. died here this afternoon as the result of a pistol wound he received Saturday night when at a negro moving picture show.
 The bullet entered the neck. and it was not thought the wound dangerous, but the, bullet effected the spinal col uEnn. causing paralysis.
 The eoroner's jury could not deter mine upon the man who fired the shot. but the testimony was that q strange negro fired st Robert Benboe, a negro, and the bullet went wild. striking Mat thsWs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
STEAMER EVACUATED.
Terrifying Experience Of Crew Oi
 Hanks Of New FeundIsnd.

Terrfsyfng Experience Of Crew on
 BnnI<s Of New FeundIsna.
 New York. Feb. 1s.-While the steamer St. Andrew, bound from Ant werp for this port. was blowing her way through the stormy seas off the banks of New Foundland last Friday she was all but engulfed in q huge wave which suddenly sweft down upon her.
 The wall of water swept in over the bow, passed high above the crow's nest and filled the decks fore and aft. sweeping everything before it. So great was the force of the blow that the big ship was brought to a stop and for the moment while she stag gered helpless1y some of those on board feared she would founder.
 The story of the terrifying experi- ence was told by the officers of the steamer when the St. Andrew arrived here today. The weather encountered by the St. Andrew on her voyage had been anything but pleasant. For an hour she had been plunging along in raging storm through mountainous seas. The big ship. however. was rfd- ing the storm with comparative ease. Suddenly there appeared ahead a great wall of water, which lowered far above the surrounding waves. At it's crest there was a misty line. The towering mass swept down upon the steamer with almost incredible swiftness and mo- ment later the ship was enveloped,
 Everything movable was swept elway by the irresistible rush of water. Cat tie fitting were torn out, the life boats were filled and a flood of water swept into the stock hold. Fortunately no one on the steamer was injured.
 
 sef2refatn TaffVs a,.A n~anfa nf poaf n, aaf es
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neighborhood where he died. of pioneer parents. who came here when this- sec tion was wild and when the Indians owpsd and controlled this section She had never been sick.
 She leaves two sons, N. D. French. a member of the County Court of this county. and a son in Texas. Her his- band and i've children preceded her to the grave.
 Always . Methodist. she died in that faith.
 Her funeral took place today at her old home. and her burial followed In the cemetery hero.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
Cr6eker Chila, TuscaIoesa.

Tuscaloosa. Feb. 1s.-(Special. )---The death of Mamie Lucille Crocler. the lit- tie daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cvocl<er, occurred at their home on Twenty -second, Avenue. The little girl had suffered an attack of scarlet fever and measIes. followed by pneumonia. She was very sweet and attractive and was a general favorite with the friends of the family. The funeral occurred yesterday afternoon. Rev. l.. O. Daw- son conducting the services.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
no Dam Choctsvvhatehee.

Washington. Feb. Is.--(SpeciaI.)- The House today passed Representative CIayton's bill giving 60 H. 4. Smith dam across the Choctawhatchee river in Dale County near Newton and Ozark roads. s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
MULES AND HORSES.

MULES AND HoRsEs-we have a good supply of both. mules and horses on hand at all timea Come to see us and save mon sy. Prices right New stables. Corner Of Perry. and Jeferson street Abraham Bros Horeo and Mule co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
Stomach Trouble
 Cured at Eighty
MT. zeno Thorp. of Hutchinson, Kansas, Who is 80 Years Old, After Suffering Years from Stomach Trouble. Weak Heart and Poor Circulation, was Cured
 by Duffy's Pure
 Malt Whiskey

In a recent letter Mi. Thorp wote:-- ''I have been suffering for the last five years from stomach trouble. weak heart and poor circulation of blood ] dociored with the best three doctors l could find during two years. but re- ceived no relief. l was advised very strongly not to use any whiskey. and for two years went without it. but found that l would have to go back to DuHy's Pure Malt Whiskey. which l had begun to use at the time l was doctoring. have improved right along. and know that. taken in medi- cinaI doses. such as you prescribe. 1t does me good. am over eighty years of age. and shall use your tonic sitnu1 Iant the rest of my life.'
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Rev. A. Baker, Troy i.

Troy, Feb. IH-lSpeciaL-The re- mains of Rev. A. Baker, who died here yesterday morning at the home of his son. D. A. Ba- ker. were taken to Brantiey and were inferred at Brunson's Chapel.
 Mir. Baker was born in South Caro- lima and was 95 years old. He resided most of his life in Florida and served on the Marianna Circuit as far back as 1elo and 1891. He had also been a teacher much of his life and before the civil war he was at one time Probate Judge of Holmes County, Florida
 He had resided here for the past six years with his son, D. A. Baker.
 The funeral services were held at the residence of D. A. Baker and were con- ducted by Rev. c. s. Welch.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
WANTED--AQENTs

wANTED--Limited number organizers for fraternal society offering the best contract providing life insurance. a1ording death benefits, permanent total disability and old age benefits at low cost. 2s years succeaa- full operation. Perfectly safe. Good open ing for right persons. Address pr. Wm A. Lovett. Special Supreme Deputy for Alaba- ma. FrateFnal Mystic Circle, Brewton. Ala - wANTED-By an ola line Fire Insurance Company and Plate Glass Insurance Com pany agents in Alabama. Address Insur- 'ance. care Montgomery Advertiser. --2-1Ot wANrED-ReIiable man in each locality to advertise our goods on commission or salary. e90 month and expenses $3 per day. Entirely new plan. Write-Empire Medicine co., London. Ontario. Canada
 2-7t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
MANY FRIENDS PRESENT AT
 FUNERAL OF GEORGE R. BOYD
ssrysces st His Burial Are Attended by Many Whe Knew and Lusea
 Hlm--1Gssons as Honex.


 The funeral of the late George R. Boyd. who died nt ths home Of his daughter. Mrs. 8. D. Wilson. on wesh- fnxton Street, Sunday afternoon. took place yesterday afternoon. from the Court Street Methodist Church. of which the decedent was member. Rev, O. O. McGehee, pastor of the church, con- ducted the services. The intersuent was made in oslxwood. The funeral was attended by . large number of the friends of Mr. I3oyd and of his kinsmsn in the city.
 stafc's 0fIseia1s Psy Homage
 Testifytng to the. great esteem in which he was held by his fellow clerks and the state officials, the Capitol was half evacuated yesterday for the fu- neral hour Of the late George R. Boyd. chief clerk of the State Treasury, whose death occurred Sunday.
 The ofiice of the State Treasurer, Walter D. Seed. was closed during the afternoon out of memory to the dead, and avery member of the large once force attended the funeral services. Practically ell the clerks of the State Auditors cfzice were present at the fu- neral, these being intimate with Mir. Boyd, who had served fifteen years as chief clerk in the Treasurer's office. Besides them many of the heads of oth- CT departments were present ct the fu- neral!
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
WANTHD-FEldALE HELP.

WANTEn--A bright lady to canvass city. with best housahold article on the market Can mako ten to fifteen dollars day. Ap- ply at 625 First National Bank Bldg. after D. m, any day. --4-2t WANTBD-white glris te do general hosss- work in private homes; fair wages, moder- ate work. Rooa treatment and eood oppor- tunitfes- Thcse who wish q situation and five out q town may writs The Salvation Army Montgomery. Ala Otherwiss may call at S17 Whitman et.. CT phone -s21.
 --A-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

Buffalo BilP' and Assistant PostmasteE General Hitchcock were callers at the White House yesterday. We wonder which could give the other lessons in rounding up cattle ?-New York Evening Post
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
DEATHS IN ALABAMA
A. P. Lsiser, west DaIIas.

Selma. Feb. 1e--(speciaL l--A. P. Leiser, a well known citizen of West Dallas died at a local infirmary this morning shortly after 3 o'clock.
 Mr. Leiser had been i'll several months, but had been able to get about and came to Selma last Saturday morn ing from his home at Browns. During the afternoon he went to the infirmary to be treated.
 The immediate cause Of his death was heart trouble. from which he had ben q sufferer some years.
 Mir. Leiser was about 60 years old and for many years resided at Browns Station. where he conducted 8 general merchandise business. During the past few years his health had been fatlinG rapidly, and at times he had to go to bed. He was one of the most promin- ent and wealthy citisens of the western part of the county and had great many friends.
 The funeral services will take place tomorrow about 1S o'clock and the re- mains will be inferred in Live Oak Cemetery. The deceased leaves wife and. several children.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
MIsCELLANEoUs

Y. c. WHEELER. Piano Tuner aud renats- CT, All work absolutely suaranteoa EndqNas Nontaomery. a N Hull st. sphohs fs4Ss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

Mrs. Freneh. Lfmestene C0unty.
 Athens. Feb. 1s---ispecial.) )--Mrs. Ann. French. aged ss xeara. died at her late residence. six miles southeast>of Athens this morning after a short illness. The death of this woman removes one of the oldest continuous citizens from the county and a most remarkable parsonage She had lived here all her life. She was born in the immediate
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
TERRIBLE SEA TALE
FOUR sEAMEN FxoM WRECK SUE.
 FER FROM EXPOSURE.
They Arrive At Nesh Bay and TeEl of the Wreck of the Emily
 Reed and Drowninx

of Crew.
 Seattle, Wash. Feb. 1s--A dispatch to The Post-Intelligencer from Neah Bay says: The crew of the little six-ton sloop Teckla. lying at anchor here. were startled last night by feeble hall from a steel life boat drawing up slowly Tn the light breeze. In the boat were the forms of four men. thre living and one dead. survivors of the American ship Emily Reed. wrecked on the mouth of the Nehalem River on the coast of oregon, two hundred miles from Neah Bay.
 The men in the boat were: First Mate Cred Zube. Seaman Ewald Abildsteo, Seaman Arthur Jahunke, ships Cook,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
L !. cale. carrollton.

Carroilton. Feb. Especial. l---J. J. Cole. highly respected citizen of this place. died last night after an illness of several days. from pneumonia. He leaves a wife and four children.
 The funeral services took place to- day from the Baptist Church. of which he was a devoted member.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
nar.. Katfnr, afadl.ou County.

Huntsvfile. Feb. 16-(Speciai.l l---Mrs. |. Martha Jane Keating. aged 57 years. died Sunday at her home in the Mon rovia Precinct. She was the wife of Q prominent citizen of thia county, who. wth three children. survives her. Rev. !. ". Billiard. for many years pastor of the Mt Zion Baptist Church. Is . brother, and he conducted the funeral services.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
WANTTD--sALRsMEN

SALESMAN WANTED-By pawnbroker'a clothing house. commission only: excellent
 opportunity. Address H. Cohen. t7 Bayard street. New York. -s-7i
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
TYPEWRTTERs.

NEW and second hand kyDewriteEn for nala, machinea Of all makes rentsd. repaired and exchanged: suppiies and soceasorioas I L
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PRINTING

WANTBD-Your printing for doRsrs. biils oe lading. dray eicletA circulars any thing in printing that 10 a quantity. We have an automatic press. the only ons in ne stato. Prompt servieS; telephone as at 1se. WoedruR Go 0'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
PIANO TUNER.

MAXEY GRUNTHALs Expert Tuner ana Repairer of Pianos and organs. Indorsed by best Music Teachers and Muaiciaue All
 Avenue. ---Sak
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
WANTED-SITUATION.

WANTED--A position as bookkeeper; have six years practical experience; can furnish 60 much as money. P. O. Box Ss. slocomb. Ala --e-3t
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CLIPPING.

HAVE YOUR horses clipped at Wiike'n eta4
 bies half price One dollar per head. t1s zsNe St. -see
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COAL

OUR Acton Helena is the best coal znined
 We make no exceptions. It burns freeiy leaves no clinksrs and few ashez. Try sar hikh grade red ash nut Banks c1AS Go.
 Phone 7ss. -t1
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

For thorough broom satisfaction aak yoae grocer for our Yellow Label Eroqus. Fr32a twenty-five to fifty cents. Five gradaA
 Montgomery Woodenware Co Cor. cu0Ft and Jefferson street
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

wANrED--a.ooe Railway Mall Clerks. saI- mry e1.00o. Examination here March 26th.
 Preparation free. Franklin Institute. Ro- chester. ". T. --3-su-w-sat