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The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23
LABOR AND POLITICS.

The campaign for the nomination
to county officers is about at its
height and ii great many promises
are being made that will never be
fulfilled if the ones making the
promises are successful in their
candidacy.
That is neither here or there,
but we wish to caution the mem
bers of organized labor and urge
them to use their better judgement
IN the making of their selection for
the various offices.
Quite few of the parties who
aspire to the Offices seem TO be use
Ing every means possible in an at
tempt to have the organized family
believe that they are friendly to-
ward their interests. but when we
take the time to look into their
past records we find that they
nave been everything except
friendly to the cause for which we
are fighting.
AS matter of fact all the pros
pective candidates have been con.
slderate enough to have the Union
label placed upon their announce
ment cards. 1t takes more than
this for man to live on, and SO it
IS with candidates. They NAV
make promises, but who can live
on promises! Make them show
you that they are right.
Why not march to the polls
enmasse on election day as we use
ally march through the streets ON
Labor Day-shouIdcr to shoulder
for the working class cause? MANY
states now have laws compelling
employers to give workingmen suf-
hclent time to vote. but everybody
knows that those laws are ignored
and that thousands of toilers ara
dlstranchised because they are nm
able to visit the polls. 1t is re-
gfetaole that the most important
day III the year is holiday merely
tor politicians, government en-
ployes and saloonkcepers Whv
should not all the people eniov
that holiday, and especially whore
their material interests are affect
ed so materially.
The Labor organizations have
done much to advance the ca,,sa Of
laoor there can be no doubt.
They have been earnest advoc,tos
OF education, knowing full we'll
That knowledge is real power.
They have established newspapers
throughout the country, intalIi.
gently devoted to the promotion Of
thelr interests. They have found
ed benevolences and paid millions
OF dollars to their mcmbarcbi,
1hey nave increased wages where
inadequate and secured REASONABLE.
hours of service. They have ah,t
1shed or modified conditions in the
sweaCshops of great cities which
were undermining the health and
morals of the operatives. They
have stood against the cause Of
child labor They have taugbt
the necessary of the Observance Of
contracts, knowing full we'll that
contracts are founded in honor and
are the basis for commercial
cess. They have increased ,,a
seek to maintain a higher moral
among their membership. and tba,
propose IN the future to have
someih hing to say in the conduct Of
affiirs of the commonwealth
Among the membership of or
gained labor are some as ipt,l1i
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23

Look for the union store card in
the store when you make your
purchases and help the union clerks
get an UNIVERSAL six O'Clock clos
ing hour. They need after supper
recreation the same as other NOR
tails.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23

Sam Montgomery was slau ghter-
ed by the estate House Ring be-
cause he stood up for organized
labor III the State Senate. and then
some of that bunch of four tlusbers
say they are 'labor's friends. -
Actions speak louder than words
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23

The universal demand by organ
lied labor and its sympathizerS
throughout the country will be the
greatest protest that labor can
make against the unjust judicial
and industrial conditions that now
confront them. Demand the label
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23

hereby announce myself as candi-
date tor the nomination for the post ;on
OF Judge of the Intermediate Court of
ka1lawha county, subject to the republi-
can primaries to be held OH May IS, and
respectfully solicit the support of my
friends.
CYRUS w. HALL.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23
JOH N MOUlTON,

hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the nomination for Clerk of the
County Court of KanaWha county, sub
Ject to the decision of the Republican
primary to be held on the 10TH, day of
May, ZOOS, and respectfully ask the vot-
ers OF the county to examine fully into
my record before casting their votes.
MARSHALL A. MORRIS
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23

.'Pistol Bill Johnsing'' was there
the Montgomery convention
but even that bunch of guards,
detectives, and DiXons had not
become depraved enough to en-
dorse the great and only "Pistol
BILL
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23

| announce myself as a candidate for
the Office of Clerk of the County Court OF
kanawha county, subject to the decision
OF the Republican primaries to be held on
May IS, looS, and solicit the support of
the Republican voters of the county.
O, A. PETTY
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23

am candidate Tor prosecuting attor-
ney of Kanawha county, subject 70 III.
republican primary election to be held
May 10Th. 1908. If nominated and elect.
cd will enforce the laws.
JOHN B. FLOYD
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23
March 7,.IooS.
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK

desire to announce my candidacy for
Clerk of the Circuit Court of kanawla
county, subject to the decis OH of the
voters OF kanawha county at the Re
publican Primaries to be hold OH the
10th of May.
IRA H MorTESHE.RD
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23

The government will next turn
Its attention to Cabin Creek and
then there will be something like
rs DOM in that Gland of the free
and home of the brave
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

10 the votera of kanawla County:
hereby announce myself as candi
:late Tor the nomination for the Office of
frosecutlng Attorney of kanawla county
Sup}eSt 10 the Republican primaries to be
held May IS, 1908
FRANK c. BURDET,rE
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23

l am a candidate for the office of Sher-
III of kauawha county subject to the
decision of the voters in the Republican
primary to be held May 10, 1905. Your
support is earnestly solicited.
X. b. & ASSADY
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23

The Dixon-Swisher Fayette
County Convention took care of
the Baldwin detectives and Dixon
thugs, placing some of that gang
ol cutthroats on every delegation,
out mot a representative mine
worker was selected as Il delegate. -
Organized labor need expect moth
ing from that gang or anyone with
whom they train.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23

President Charles Carpenter OF
the Michigan State Federation of
Labor recently delivered ali adj
dress before large body of union
men in which he expressed his ap-
probation of the good that Il
union labor paper can do for the
labor cause. His tribute to the
labor press was a graceful comp}i-
ment for which all labor editors
should return heartfelt thanks.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23

Send in your subscription to The
Labor Argus, let the plutcs keep
up the trust press of the state.
One dollar a year in advance.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23
). V. NORRIS,
harlcston, Dist.

hereby announce myself candidate
LOT the otflce OF County Commissioner,
convention when held. Your s1pno,t is
solIclted, and in case l am Nominated
ana elected 1 promise faithful and I1on1
est discharge of the duties Pertaining to
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23
COUNTY COMMISSIONER

hereby announce myself as a caudi
Date tor the office of County Commits
Toner OF kanawlla county subject to the
ieclslon of the voters, at the Republican,
PRIMARY election, MAY l6, 1908, on the
Platform OF pure and clean atlIrinistra-
tlon. II nominated and elected promise
to faithfully carry out the wishes of tle
people and promote the interests of the
county. respectfully solicit your sup
port.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23

Cn1on men, wake up and re-
member that an election is not so
many moons OF, and now is the
time to do the work.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23
Political Announcements.
For Judge of intermediate Court.

hereby Announce myself as a candi-
date for the office of Judge of the Inter-
mediate Court of Kanavha county, SUBJ
lect to the republican primary to be held
May 10, 1905.
HENRY K BLACK
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23
FOR SHERIFF,

TO the voters of kanawlla county:
| am IL candidate for the office of
SHERIFF. subject to the decision of the
Eepubllcan primaries to be held May l6,
1905. WIN. FIELDER,
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23

ann candidate for Clerk of the Cir
cunt Court of kanawha county, subject
to the decision of the Republican
primaries to be held May 10Th.
Yours for winning ticket.
JOHN l. GILLESPIE
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23

l hereby snnounce myself as a candi-
Gate Tor House of Delegates from Kara-
VIVA county, subject to the Republ;c.1,
PRIMARY election, to be held on NAV 18th.
Charleston, w. Va,
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23

am acandidate for the Office of Sher-
III OF kanawlla county, subject to the
ue"lNiou of the Republican Primary
Liection An earnest appeal for your
support is solicited
S. p SMITH
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23
CLERK OF COUNTY COURT

! hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the Office of ountv Clerk of
kanawla county subject to the Republi-
can primary election to be held May IS,
1908.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23
HOUSE OF DELEG ATES

Al the solicitation of numerous voters
an friends IN kanawha county, I here
ny announce myself as candidate for
the House of Delegates. subject to the
Republican primary to be held Nav 10Th
LONNIE L. DUNBAR.
Mucklow, kanawha Co., w Va.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23

am a candidate for Clerk of the Cir
cult and intermediate Courts of Kanawl1a
county. subject to the action of the Re
Pbuilcsn primary to be held May 10th.
E E. HOOD
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23

am a candidate for denomination for
Prosecuting Attorney of Kanawha county
SUBJECT to the Republican primary, to be
held May 10Th, 1908.
5. B. AVIS
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23
EN- u. HALL,
of Elk district

desire to announce my candidacy for
commissioner of the county court of IA.
.I county subject to the decision of
ia thI IepuD!1can voters at the primaries
cied pPoi' IS soil
A. R. SHFpHEpn
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23

Subscribe now for The Labor
Argus, 81. 90 per year in advance,
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23

tall Tor the union label at all
times. Show your colors.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23

hereby announce my candidacy for
Clerk of the kauawha County Court.
subject to the decision of the primary
election to be held May 10Th, ZOOS. The
support of my friends is earnestly solicit
ed.
Respectfully,
l.. c. MASSEY
March 7,-IooS.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23

The UNION LABEL and the
UNION BALLOT are organized
!abors only weapons for enamel
patton. Act.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23
M. p. MALCOLM.
Lewiston w. Va

am candidate for the repubiica,
nomination for county commission, Of
kallawha county. >ubjec to the decision
OF the voters in the primary to be held ~,
May 10, and on the platform of .sood
support of the republican voters of ~
county ~ 'Le
BEN
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23

A. R. SHEPHERD.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-04-23

IRA H. MoTTESHEARD.
Tensas gazette., 1908-08-07
New Rights Of Servants.

Employers of domestic help csus
nnder the new British worlxman's
compensation act, as we'll as other
employers, and the insurance COM
panies have been doing a great bust.
ness among them since the act took
effect last July. Rates have become
fairly well settled and uniform, and
are now GS cents per year per per-
son for indoor household servants.
$1.22 for gardeners, $1.S2 for coach
men and grooms, $2.43 for gamekeep-
ers and $4S7 for chauffeurs. That IL
to say, for the above sums the house
holder can secure from the insur-
ance companies full indemnity in re-
spect to all legal liability for acci-
dents to his employees incident to
eheir employment. The legal liabil-
ttv extends, In case of fatal accidents,
to &hree years wages, with a maxi
mum of 81, AGO, if dependents are left;
in case of nonfatal accidents half
wages up to Ell or $4.S6 per week
during incapacity, or for life, II the
incapacity is permanent. The insur-
ance companies are meeting with
many claims, even for such trivial
injuries as finger cuts, sprained
wrists, slight burns, and the like, but
they seem to be confident Of being
able to cope with the situation and
on the basis of present rates.-Sprine
field Republican.
Tensas gazette., 1908-08-07

Senior Creel, the Mexican ambassa-
dor, has presented to the state de-
partment a strong appeal from the
Mexican government to that Of the
United States for the latter's cooper.
alton in the work of suppressing
bands of revolutionists which for
number of weeks have been making
raids on Mexican territory, from the
American side of the line. 1t is prob
15le that additional American troops
will be stationed along the borden
and in the meanwhile the governors
of Texas and Arizona are being urged
TO redouble their exertions to prevent
q recurrence of such raids.
The comptroller of the currency
was advised of the suspension Of the
First National bank Of Friendly, w.
Va, with a capital of $4,000. r. d.
Garrett has been aDpointed receiver.
Assistant Secretary of State Bacon
has left Washington for San Juan,
P. R., to make an investigation into
the holding of certain property by the
United States which has been in dis
pute between the government and the
Catholic church.
The sultan of Turkey, through the
Turkish consul-general at New York,
Mundji Dey, has proclaimed general
amnesty to all political fugitives, re-
gardless of race, in this country. This
relates to about 100000 Armenians
and others In the United States
From the summer headquarters of
the Italian embassy In Massachusetts,,
Baron Mayor des Planches, In a note
to, the state department regarding the
recent occurrences at Natalbany, La,
where there has been a clash In
which Italians we're involved, ex-
presses the hope that everything will
be done to insure the due course Of
law and order. The ambassadors
note has been referred to the solici-
tors office of the state department
for appropriate action.
The United States cable ship Burn
side, sailed from Seattle for Manila
to repair the government cables,
work to commence with the Cordova
loop of the Valdez Seward cable.
Tensas gazette., 1908-08-07
rhe Armenian Alphabet.

An Armenian girl goes to school at
4 or 5 years old, but before that
she has probably learned her let
ters," which is almost an education
in itself, as the Armenian alphabet
contains thirty-nine. She learns these
letters from small slab of wood on
which they are printed. This slab
is fastened to handle, making 1t
something like hair brush in shape.
The Armenians boast that their
formidable alphabet is so perfect as
to give every sound known to any
other nation.-Girls' Own Paper.
One of the new Krupp guns cost
$4,000. and can be fired only 50
times. Each shot cost 81 $50 for pro-
jectile, explosive and checking ap
paratus
Tensas gazette., 1908-08-07
Soft Bullets,

Bullets of paper or tallow produce
far greater damage than metal ones
when used for short-distance firing.
1t was recently found on trial that
whereas, a metal bullet penetrated
a Zeal plank, one inch thick and left
a neat hole, paper bullet broke up
the plank. A paper bullet, passing
through six pieces of tin, placed one
foot apart, buckled them up and made
them useless whereas, metal bull
let merely left small round hole
Chicago News.
Tensas gazette., 1908-08-07
Hunaary's Scarcity of Goa.

The British Consul at Budapest
ascribes the recent scarcity Of coal In
Hungary to two causes-First, to the
deficient exploitation OF coal mines,
chiefly owing to the lack of workmen,
and secondly, to the inadequacy OF
the arrangements for the transport
of the coal, defect which makes IT.
self felt throughout the whole coun-
try. Meanwhile it is estimated that
about 100000 metric tons of Cardiff
coal had, last year, to be imported at
high prices into the country, while
Hungarian coal mines were left in
part not worked, and thus deprived
of the profits which would have ac-
crued to them had they been able to
supply the quantity Of coal required.
philadelphia Record.
Tensas gazette., 1908-08-07
Washington.

Satisfactory assurance has been
xiyen the navy department by the Of.
6cials and the citizens of New Lon
don, Conn, that there will be no
further discrimination against the en-
listed men of the navy or the uniform
of the United States in the places OF
public amusement in that city. A
formal letter has been received BY
Acting Secretary of the Navy New
berry from the mayor of New London
stating that amusement managers OF
the city unite in extending welcome
to uniformed men Of the navy.
The Chilean government has paid
to date S2,s1s,4s0. United States gold,
for property appropriated for public
use in the reconstruction Of the city
Of Valparaiso. This is done to widen
some of the streets, straigten others
and to modernize that portion OF the
city that was so nearly total wreck.
Tensas gazette., 1908-08-07

ALL THE LIFTING NECESSARY.
"Your love-" he cried would give
me the strength to lift mountains!"
Dearest" she murmured, ut will
only be necessary for you to raise the
dust. Town Topics.
Tensas gazette., 1908-08-07
SOMEWHAT DIFFERENT.

He-'1 like the English method OF
spelling best"
She-"And why, pray?"
He-"WeH, take 'parlour' for ex-
ample; having u in 1t makes all
the difference in the world."-Chicago
News.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-10-29
POUND THE CAPITAL
,,.,m,,,on and Gossip Picked Up Here
and There IN Washington.


ture. but with the White House opened
many Of the embassies will follow
suit.
Washington II n great gathering
place for conventions. especially IN the
autumn. and this year the season
opened with the Tuberculosis con.
gress. which brought together distin.
guished men from all parts OF tho
world. many OF them with their wives
and other feminine kin. This made
necessary reception or two and many
luncheons and dinners, and these
started the ball rolling. Although the
ball may slow mp when the delegates
depart for their English. French. Ger.
man. or other homes. II will be kept
going on the way toward the new year
and a new administration.
Meantime. there will be the Official
opening OF the White House, with n re-
ception for congress and the introduc.
tion OF Miss Ethel Roosevelt into so
ciety. Miss Roosevelt r. planning to
have n stream OF young house guests
and all the cousins" will take turns
at Joining in the entertainments. OF.
fetal and otherwise Mrs Nicholas
Longworth will chaperon her sister on
most occasions. relieved by her uncle.
Admiral William s. Cowles. who filled
the same genial Office for Mrs. Long.
worth when she made her debut
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-10-29
raqic Coincidence in Death of ENJOYS

begun the packing OF her effects at
the German embassy. She has right
10 the salary OF her husband and TO
the occupancy OF the embassy In
Washington for three months after the
ambassadors demise. As the widow
of a diplomat who died in service. the
former beautiful Miss Langhsm OF
Louisville will enjoy considerable
pension from the German government
No more sump,uous hospitality was
lavished in Washington than that
emAnated from Baron Won Sternberg
and his peculiarly aIluring Kentucky
wife. The white ballroom OF the Ger
man embassy during the incumbency
OF the Won s,ernbergs has been the
scene OF princely festivities.
The pathetic little diplomat with the
gentle wistful face that always ap-
pcaied. was a man Of large personal In
come. No woman In Washington
dressed more exquisiteiy than the
wife OF whom he was so Justly proud.
The invalid diplomat. because Of the
determined malady that finally closed
his career. appeared seldom In society
last winter. His presence with his
wife AT the last state function OF the
season at the White House was the 90
cAslon Of heartfelt congratulations
among his friends. They believed be
was better and going TO get well.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-10-29
LooPHoLE FOUND
Through Which Money Lenders Can
Evsde Paying Taxes.

Frankfort. Ky.-By falsely stating
the county Of his residence money
lender in Kentucky can loan 100000
on mortgages and not pay cent OF
taxes. This fact is made known by
County Assessor Hawkins. who has
been requested to look up the residence
OF William Morgan and John Hays.
who have been loaning money on
mortgages in Fayette county and CIV
Ing their residence as Franklin coun-
~. Under the law there In a pro-
vision that where a man lives In one
county and loans money on mortgages
In another county II shall be the duty
OF the equity clerk where the mort
gage Is recorded TO certify to all such
mortgages and the amount OF each to
the county assessor In the county Of
the lenders residence.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-10-29
. Hunters to Accompany the President

used in Washington from the govern
ment service and the monthly check
for s4.I66.66 20 will be going to some
other man. II will be incumbent upon
him TO mind his pennies. else. instead
OF a trip OF profit. II will develop into
one OF expense.
President Roosevelt does not yet
know the scientists that are 10 accom-
pany him. All he knows is that he In
tends presenting specimens OF African
animals TO the National museum. and
that he has asked that institution TO
send along two men. one 10 preserve
the specimens and the other 10 mako
notes that will be OF benefit to natural
history.
No definite itinerary has been yet
arranged. The president will 20
where he can find the game. and II he
fails to find II one place he will go to
another, and when he has found II he
will camp there. The details Of the
trip will not be arranged. therefore.
until after he has consulted his guides.
who will not be from the United
States. The caravan will be mustered
in after he reaches the African coast
Reports that the president has ac-
ccpted an invitation from this or that
official or dignitary are also premature.
The president has received no inu'
tations and his plans at present Will
hardly admit of his accepting any.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-10-29
BURNS WE'RE FATAL.
Daughter Of Dslrymsn Meets . Ter
rible Fate.

Covington, Ky--Miss Minnie Steen-
ken, IL, daughter OF Herman Steen-
ken, a dairyman on the Highland pike,
three miles from here. received burns
which caused her death.
Shortly after breakfast she went
into the kitchen to heat some water
for her mother, who is confined to
bed with blood poisoning. In placing
the Kettle upon the cook stove a
draught caused her apron to come In
contact with the flames. Rushing
from the kitchen she ran screaming
for help and her body surrounded by
mass OF fire. At the stable some
farm hands seized the girl and tore
the burning clothes from her.
A physician was summoned at once
and an examination disclosed that the
burns received are OF a nature almost
necessarily fatal The portions OF the
bory worst affected are the breast.
back, arms and hands, Her hair was
almost completely burned.
Herman Steenken. the father OF the
girl, is one OF the best known men In
Kenton county.