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The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-09-03
LABOR DAY DUTY.

Never Ill the history of organ
lzed labor was the time more op.
/ perfume for the trade unionists OF
our country to give public
demonstration Of their Strennth
and unity than on next Monday
and never was so urgent and
necessary that the day should b
fiittingly observed throughout our
broad land with public pageants
and instructive exercises appro.
pirate to Labor's Greatest Holt
day.
This is the year Of one the great
est political battles in history.
One Of the big parties has enunci-
ated its platform Of principles. and
nominated as its standard bearer.
the gentleman whose decisions
while a federal judge, blazed the
way for, and made possible all Of
the court decisions that have fol-
lowed, hostile to labor. His de-
clslOnS are the foundation on
which are based the Injunction in
labor troubles and the nti-Doycot
decision Of the supreme court.
The convention which nominated
him, in the injunction plank
adopted, virtually commcnds his
original decisions. and all that,
have followed Of like nature
Labor newspapers, periodicals and
magazines may TEEN to overflow
ing with indignant protest against
these court decisions until their
columns groan in the effort. but it
must. be remembered that these
newspapers, periodicals and maya
zines circulate almost wholly
amongst the class who are in rull
accord with the sentiments they
voice, hence something more is
needed to tOrciDly manifest the
uhanlmlty of labor against the
reckless and liberty DESTROYING de-
clSlonS of courts. in Il most EN-.
pathic manner. that the organized
workingmcn of this country know
their rights, and knowing them.
Will not hesitate to maintain 1hcm
by peaceful methods conSonaut Of
highest citizenship. In the month
Of September and October, the
political parties will have parades
lnnumbeiable in every hamlet.
town and city. for they recognize
that such displays not only give
testimony Of strength. but arouse
that enthusiasm which logical dis
cussion cannot excite. and which
III no small measure contributes to
the voting power. If political
parties see III public paradcS de-
Sllable means for attracting SIM
port to candidates. are the sam.
means not desirable for Labor
MONS to employ to incite public.
interest III our movement, to renew
our own devotion to our principles,
TO evoke greater enthusiasm from
our membership. and at the same
Tune. by demonstrating our
'strengthG:tnh tcaltv. induce the nm
organized workingman to study
our tenetS and aid us in leadino
hlm, from his wanderings in the
shadows, into the beneticent ligh+
OF fellowship with brothers. who
desire only his bettcrmcnt and en-
hancement OF the earthly lot of all
toilcrS
Every union man should lend
his aid and assistance in maxine
next Monday the banner Labor Day
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-09-03
THE LABoR ARGUS

OF them all AMI Charleston should
be no exception to the rule. Turn
out union men and show that YOU
are proud of your union mem ber-
ship and are not ashamed of the
fact that You are an honest son of
toll and that you are member of
the institution that has done more
TOT suffering humanity than any
other force on the face of Gods
green earth-organized labor.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-09-03
WEST VIRGINIA'S CURSE.

."Many outraguS have been com
lrittcd by these GU ARDS, many
Of whom appear to be DARE
DEVIL MEN who seem to aim to
add to their NIClOUSNESS by
BULLDOZiNG and TERRORlZ-
ING people GUARDS care
also used at some collicricS to pro
tect the property of the owners. to
prevent trCSSpaSSing, and ESPE
CIALLT TO PROHIBIT LABOR
AGITAIORS AND ORGANIZE
ERS FROM GAINING ACCESS
TO THE MINERS"
The above are quotations from
Governor Dawson's special peon-
age message to the legislature Of
1907, submitted as a result Of the
Italian Ambassador 10 this country
filling complaint with our National
Government protesting against the
peonaGe system being operated
against number Of his COUNTRY
men in some sections of West Nir-
ginia and the ''tElEL. HEART
LESS AND WANTON MUIR
DER' Of two Italian subjects in
taNcttc county "BN ONE OF
IHESE 'Gt ARDS.''
With all the facts that the Gov
Ia, 4 4
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-09-03

In order to rid West Virginia of
the notorious guard" system as
now in vogue it is necessary to
strike at the root of the evil
through Legislative enactment. 1t
IS a waste of time to bubble with
the depravcd tools of the union
crushers. The master, not the
man, the principal, not the agent.
IS the one to deal with, and the
sooner this is done the sooner will
this shameful system be stamped
out
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-09-03

union men aud they should at
least turn out and show their APP
probation of the efforts exerted in
their behalf. Sulkers only show
their ingratitude to the cause that
has done so much for their moral
and financial uplift.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-09-03

In this issue several candidates
present their position on the
"guard' and other questions to
our readers in advertising wr:Eo
us. which they can read and trO.n
their own conclusion as to the
merits of the various candidates.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-09-03

Every true union man should
turn out Monday and help swell the
ranks in the parade. Show Your
colors. DON'T be a laggart in the
cause.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-09-03

All that organized labor asks is
an orderly process of the courts.
1T wants the judges, federal and
state, TO be neutral, We don't ex-
pect them to help us, aud we shall
continue to protest when we find
they are helping the other fellow.
me abuse OF the power to grant in
functions IS precisely like the
abuse OF any other power-no
more and no less. In.junctions are
all right, but the wrong use of in
functions is to be strcnuou>ly con
demncd by all lovers of american
freedom.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-09-03

Mr.. Candidate, how Go YOU
stand on the guard question
If you ignore the wishes of the
people they may ignore you on
November 3. Come out in the
open one way or the other
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-09-03
CHARLESTON NEEDS

n reliable street car service CON
Quoted for the convenience of the
public, and not to suit the whims
OF the company. This city should
see that the service is improved or
find out the reason WHY.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-09-03

More union men who will de.
mand the union label on all their
purchases and who will insist up
on the merchants carrying at least
some union label goods in stock.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-09-03

Every union and union man
should keep his trade agreements
lhVlolate. Under no conditions
break your word. If there is a
violation let it be committed bv
the other side. Live up to the
strict letter of the law and let the
Judgment Of the cool and wise
heads prevail at all times and there
Will be less trouble and more
grounds for securing better con.
tract at the expiration of the pres
Ont one.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-09-03

\ city gas metre inspector
whose duty it will be to see that
the citizens get fair deal and
That the company carries out the
provisions Of it's franchise.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-09-03

A free. bridge across the Kan
awha to insure "Grcater Charles
ton" 1t doscn't reflect much
credit upon the city to be held up
at it's gates
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-09-03

= The Labor Day Committee has
worked hard and faithful to make
the celebration a success and they
deserve the COMMUNICATION Of all
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-09-03

Less mail order buyers and more
patrons Of home institutions, and
this applies to the merchants as
well as other citizens.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-09-03

DON'T fail to take advantage of
our special coupon offer.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-09-03

All hail, Labor Day.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-22
The Daily News
In Davis Block

The managing Committee of the
new daily paper have rented the
entire western half of the Davis
building on Central avenue opposite
the post office for the Fitzgerald
Daily News and Messrs. Greer and
Redding have taken up their office
on, the lower floor and have begun
work in earnest for calculation and
advertising to the new paper. =
The rear of the second floor OF
the building will be used for stock
rooms and bindery and the large
front room where DR.. Townsend's
office now is will be used fora priv
ate editorialroom and headquarters
of the Fitzgerald Business League.
Until that office is vacated by the
present occupant, the Business
Leagne Headquarters will be on
the first floor.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-22
The Bushes Mems Dol
lar Dinner.

The dinner at the Lee Grant
Hotel last night under theausplces
of the Business Mems League was
a notable event in the city's history.
1t marked the opening OF a new
era-the end of the panic so far as
Fitzgerald is concerned.
The dinner was intended for a
finale for the advertising campaign
instituted by the business men OF
the city four months ago in which
they have spent several thousand
dollars judicously and with profit.
From this day on business is
good in Fitzgerald; there is employ
ment for everybody. We have no
croakers nor loafers, nor room for.
At the dinner the Soldiers Home
and the Electric Trolly Line were
the chief matters of discussion that
we will secure both no well regu-
lated optimistentertains theslight-
est doubt.
Every body is in a good humol
and agreed that Fitzgerald must
now take on that life means a real
city. Those who believe we are
grown have long since pulled out
for parts unknown.
In the language of congressman
Hughes the city is yet in swaddlin g
clothes. We must hurry on with
the election of public building al
ready planned and contracted fol
to make ready for still greater
things in the immediate future.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-22
Our Fourteenth Volume.

y; This is number one of volume fourteenth ofthe
~ Enterprise, the volume will not be completed
We are going into bigger things If not pe0ter'
~ For second time the property will change nanuS
s and in the first instance the second cnans0
/ means better and bigger paper
Y In December 1895 the first issue OF the Enter
Il. prise made it's appearance.
tia's' The first paper published in the colony On
September 10, 1899 the paper came in the HANDS OF
the present owners.
In January, 1910, it will pass into the hands
~ of the newly organized company. In ordef
Ito keep pace with the progress of the city and
! colony.
.a From December, 1895, to September, 1885,
the. weekly Enterprise was printed on Washing
,ton hand press with an outfit valued atabout $500
sssse Since September 1899 it has been published
s On the faithful old Prouty with outfit valued at
about $4,000 Now it is proposed to put in place
ii.s "a modern and up date equipment valued
$4,000
! We are very much pleased with the record,
and the prospect
Fitzgerald is to have a, modern up to date al
ternoon daily. Her business men realizing the
great benefit of such an enterprise formed stock
4 company among themselves and hope to have the
new paper in the field by Jan 10. The new paper
will be edited by John W. Greer, formerly OF Way
cross. The plant and business of the Fitzgerald
W Enterprise will be taken over by the new company
q and Editor Mercer will retire from the newspaper
y business We are glad to see Fitzgerald take hold
OF this new propositions but we certainly regret to
~ know that Mercer is to retire from the newspaper
business. -Unadilla Leader Thanks, Atkinson.
pun for Fitzgerald o
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-22

By a mistake in the type, the
Daily News and aeircular distribut
ed over the city said the Daily
News would pay $15 extra for the
first % paid subscribers sent in Sy
any one in Fitzgerald. This was a
mistake it should have been $40,
as SIS was the extra amount to be
given for the first fifty subscribers.
But the Daily News makes This
additional offer to those who tlo
not win the first 10, % or - sub
scriber prizes: Five dollars will he
given to every one who sends in l.
paid subscribers to the Duly News,
irrespective of whether these sub
scriptions reach the office before
those of some other contestant.
This offer does not apply to the
winners of first subscription sub
scribers.
To those sending in the first fifty
ubscribers, the Daily News will
increase the extra amount to be
given from SD to $50.
VIM. r.. Bowen,
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-22
A Fashion Visitor.

Mr.. S. D. Mittenthal, represent
ing The Fabian Mfg. Co., one Of the
largest manufactures of ladies
ready to wear garments in this
country was in our city today pre-
senting their complete line of Fabin
garments for spring, the Empire
Mercantile Co. being their exclusive
agents for Fitzgerald.
Our reporter was able to gain an
interview this morning at the Lee
Grant with MI. Mittenthai who is
an authority on styles, going abroad
semi-annualIy in company with
his firms head designer Mr.. A. An
mis- who was until he came to this
country for the Fabian connected
with the famous shop OF Rentz of
Paris. Mr.. Mittenthal states that
among the really new garments he
is showing for spring 1909 is the
hipless model in one piece dress in
princess effect which give to the
wearer beautiful lines. and erect
figure, these aresame designs being
brought out by such costumers as
Worth, Paquan, and Doueet OF
Paris.
The fabrics are all of a light
weave and comes in fancy stripe
| woosteds, sheperd check, west
minister cloth, the new. rep and
mazette cloth, the colors offer a
wide range, the popular ones being
the new Troupe shade, Russian
blue, Kinard, Reseda and Wescter.
The reporter was shown a few Of
the new spring skirts which this
firm makes, they arc all gored eff
fectand in strictly tailored designs.
They also are being offered in
wide ranpa ofcolors.
Mr.. Nittenthal reports good
business here aud states that the
Indies garment business has been
very COOL everywhere.
Mrs. Frank Scheassler and child
rem returned home today after a
~ :. :sl a.. ~. 4;1,ors X oro-
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-22

The newspaper fraternity will welcome the re-
turn of Jno. w. Greer, Que of the best ever, who
will soon get back into harness. He viii have
charge of tire proposed daily at Fitzgerald.
Success to him.-Quitman Advertiser
FOL Fitzgerald
The Enterprise wants to sec the Christmas fire
works go out of fashion. The youngsters enjoy
the fire poppers but they would enjoy them just
as much on any other holiday as during the Christ
mas season. We have grave doubts about tho
good sense of using fire works any how. The COST
the hazard and the annoyance, we fear much more
than over balances thejoy that comes from the pas
time. We hope the youngsters will burn mini
mum amount of powder the present season. ~
Fitzgerald or Pull Out
They may drink booze in Atlanta we hear a
great deal of talk about it, but the court records
show that the DRINKS have fallen off 62% since
prohibition, aud suffering and worry and family
troubles have no doubt fallen off fully as much.
With three thousand tive hundred and seventy
two DRINKS less the record, calculating that
about one drunk in every ten gets on the court
record the city of Atlanta has been saved thirty
thousand DRINKS within the year-thrty thousand
heart aches from dependent wives mothers or
daughters. Thirty thousand times some mothers
son has been sober when he would have otherwise
been drunk. That's something to the credit Of
prohibition for one little town like Atlanta.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-22
Hold EMusi 0 Raj S,

The Seaboard Air Line Railway
will sell excursion tickets account
of Christmas aud the New Year
IToliii ,NSsand "a >f.l'l1nS oa IFS
lines; also fiaal ss,.i t.i.s IN is
on connecting fie II the South
west on Dec Is, IS, %, u, %, 80,
81 and Jan. good toleturn until
In, 1910 Get fill informal ion
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-22
Georgia Newspaper Changes.
pun for Fitzgerald or Pun Out.

The press of the state of Georgia will
learn with mingled emotions of pleasure and
regret of the recent changes in the ownership
and editorial management of the Fitzgerald
Enterprise.
Editor Jesse Mercer, who has guided its
destinies so successfully for q number ofyears
has disposed of his interest in the paper to
another veteran of the fourth estate, Mr. John
Greer, and will retire from the newspaper
field. Editor Mercer has been one of the
strong factors in Georgia journalism. HIS
crisp, vigorous style, backed up by courage
and integrity of the highest order, won for
him commanding place among the newspa-
per men of the state, and he will be greatly
missed.
At the same time it is pleasure to well
come into the field again that sterling tribune
of the people, Editor John Greer, whose work
On the Waycross Journal, of which he was
the editor for'many years, still fingers in the
memory aud admiration ola host of devoted
friends. There has been a sense of vacancy
/ in Georgia journalism ever since he left the
Waycross Journal. His fame and his useful
ness were not confined to the Immediate field
of his endeavor but his influence was felt
all over Georgia.
The Journal is glad to welcome him back
into the ranks of Georgia editors, which are
materially strengthened by the acquisition.
Sincere good wishes attend COL Mercer,
whose private interests Nlll henceforth claim
lis attention, and whenever qe, chooses to
& hack into the fold he shall have the
g Z ilss..ag tlap ssazass
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-22

Mrs. James MI. MacDonal enter
tanned a number of friends in q
delightfully."- informal manner Sat
urday afternoon in honor of her
sister, Mrs. Frank Schuessler. The
house was bright with graceful
sprays of holly and crimson ribbons
also blooming narcissis in Colonial
iardinieres. Social chat and ssthe
cup that cheersn afforded a spirit
of delightful informality, many of
the guests bringing their Christ
mas fancy work for the afternoon.
At five O'Clock the pretty dining
room was thrown open for tea, Mrs.
T. M. Griffin presiding at the chat
ing dish from which was served
delicious creamed oysters in thin
bales. After this course crystaliz
ed fruit and malaga grapes were
served.
Among those sharing Mrs Mac
lDonald's charming hospitality
were: Mrs. J. h. Seanor, Mrs. e.
J. Dorminy, Mrs. j. B. Wall,
Mrs. Lon Dickey, Mrs. Ansel Cook,
Mrs. G. A. Holtzendorf, Mrs. W.
L. Julian, Mrs. Jones L. Dorminy,
Mis-. A. G. McFadden, Mrs. G. B.
! Watts, Mrs. B. E. Roach, Mrs. r
III. Maffett, Mrs. A. Ell. Denmark,
Mrs. William Rogers, Mrs. j. L.
Pittman, Miss Willie Willis and
Miss Fannie Morris.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-22

Mr.. A. J. Stebbins, the enter
prisiug manager of the Hotel
Douglas, of Douglas, spent Sunday
the guest of the Lee Grant.
Mr.. aud Mrs, G. B. Gwynn are
now occupying the Eason home on
south Lee street.
Miss Alma Roberts is at homo
from school at Meridian, Miss, to
spend the holidays.
Rev. Ware, of Woodbury., the
father of Drs, Ware and Ware, oc-
cupiei the pulpit Of the Central
Methodist church Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Is. Watts are
now occupying the cottage recently
vacated by Mr.. and Mrs. Il. 4.
Knapp on West Central avenue.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-22
Popular Vote For President.

New York, December 15.-The
total popular vote of the various
presidential candidates at the last
national election was made known
today in an official form by the fill
ing of the last of the official vote,
that of Michigan. Thetotal shows
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-22

Total for all candidates If, $50, 239
This grand total exceeds by
/, 341, 531 the total numberofvotes
cast.in the presidential election of
1904, when the grand total was 13-
$40, 70S.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-22

The Enterprise >ciis biA ks OF
every description. Justice Court
papetS i speciality Notes, mort
gags, r4,alracts anil deeds. IT,
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-22

Mrs. Frank scheassler and child
rem returned home today after a
visit to relatives here.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-13
LONE CEDAR.

Lone Cedar, Texas, Feb. 12.-Our
section of the county was blessed
with a fine rain last Saturday which
was needed to melt the clods and
get the gardens in fine condition for
planting.
Nearly everybody is right up with
their work and everything is in a
prosperous condition regarding the
crop prospects.
Health of the community is much
better at present.
Lone Cedar school is moving along
nicely. Our teacher knows exactly
how to manage a school.
Grandpa Barfield, who has been
suffering with rheumatism the past
three weeks, is still no better.
The weather continues cloudy and
bad.
Quite a number of men are put
ting in the time getting wood to do
till crops are laid by.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-13
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THE TEMPLE OF JUSTICE
4HIN%I%%
Real Estate Transfer.

Lafayette Parish to Thomas H.
Richardson, 1902 acres out of the A.
Berry survey and 10 acres out of
the A. Nix survey; $6,720.
Thomas H. Richardson to Krum
Kirkpatrick, 1912 acres out of the
A. Berry survey and 10 acres out
of the A. Nix survey; $6,720.
Krum Kirkpatrick to S. w. Ed
wards, 1912 acres out of the A. Ber-
ry survey and 10 acres out of the
A. Nix survey; s7,091.75.
J. R. Nowlin to ]. w. Evans. deed
of correction, 1901 acres out of the
Solomon Rumfield survey; $56,300.
Mrs. Inez Pipkin ct al to Mrs. M.
J. Moore, 225 acres out of the r. de
la Pena grant; IS and the cancella-
ton of ten notes.
G. O. Wilson to E. Lloyd, 70 acres
out of the E. K Morrell survey;
$500
]. A. T. Page to M. w. Hawkins,
1-2 acres out of the Robert Hor-
ton survey; $500 and other consid-
Grafton.
Mrs. Laura E. May to Tom May,
lot in subdivision Of division 5,
city of Ennis; $50.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-13
New Bridge Is Damaged.

County Commissioner Martin of
Palmer, who is attending the meet
ing of the commissioners this week,
steel bridge under course of con-
struction across Red Oak creek, a
with Trinity river, was damaged by
high water Tuesday night. Mr. Mar
tin has not been advised as to the
extent of the damage, but he under
stands that part of the structure
was washed off the concrete tiers.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-13
Sale of County Mules.

At Wednesdays session OF the
commissioners court County Audi
tor Spalding submitted his report on
the disposition of the county's mules
that had been in, service on the coun-
ty roads. The report showed that the
net proceeds from the sale amount
ed to $5.a53.50. This amount was
apportioned to the four commits
sioners' precincts as follows: No. /,
$108367; No. 2, $1374.63; No. 3,
$17O9.10; No. 4, $10S6.1O.