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The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1908-05-05

S-room house on Fort Street $500
Groom house on 10Th otreet--~~~ 1000
5-room house on Franklin Sreet--------.---- 800
Groom house Washington Street 32O
Groom house Brumback Street 2OOO
broom house blocks from Nam Street, 900
80 acres re miles from BOISE VA | 1900
40 acres not far from BoSe-- - 32OO
. acres IN SCOTS SuDdlviSior 1900
( acres IN SCOTS SuDdv1sor~ 1850
~ acres close to FAR grounds IN cut1vaton 1900
Terms all the above
We have city property exchange for ranch property and rancho
for city
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-25
POLITICAL INDEPENDENCE.

Trades unionists in the large in
dustrial centres of the West,
Northwest and in the New Eng.
land States have given this answer
to that implied query: ''In future
we shall send men, not petitions,
to Washington.' Political COM
mlttees have already been appoint
ed in these states and the work of
organization is already under way,
says Progress.
1t is undeniably a grave crisis
which confronts organized labor.
Ii it shall be met with any degree
OF success, unionist bodies must
needs prepare carefully, calmly
and conservatively for the conflict.
They must, SO far as they con-
stitutionally may, rally their forces
under one standard; and to do
this it will be necessary to educate
the rank and file to the peril which
| beStS them in common. Party
fealty will have to be renowned
and absolute political independ-
ence replace it. Internal differ
ences and party jealousies, if any
exist. must be sunk for the general
good. The attitude of every can
didate for office toward organized
labor should be carefully gone in
to and positive pledges secured be-
fore lending them support.
And when satisfied that a can
dldate is true friend of the toiler.
unlonists should not undo on
, November 3rd what they have
striven to accomplish during the
| 800 other days of the year. Bring
about legislation that would make
for the betterment of conditions of
, labor.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-25
WHAT UN1oNIsM HAS DONE.

Every improvement in the work
Ing condition of the masses and in
direction of increased wages, short
er hours, freedom of contract, in
dlVldual liberty, child labor laws,
weekly paydays, better homes,
better food, more clothing, and
everything that we now enjoy po-
llucally, socially and economically,
are the direct and sole result of
trades-union methods and trades
union activities.
In the beginning and down to
the advent of trades unionism the
workers possessed no rights that
the employers were bound to re-
spect.
The worker originally was ap-
propriated by the land owner, who
looked upon him as SO much col.
lateral and inventoried him Just
the same as he would the buildings
stock and other fixtures associated
With the land and with positively
no more rights than those possess
ed by the dog and other animals.
Families were parted and sold
with as little regard for their feel
lngs as so many cattle. People
were brought to this country as
late as 1918 and sold to the highest
bidder for their passage money,
and were compelled to serve from
five to fifteen years, with no com
pensation except their board and
clothing, for the purpose of paying
off the debt. These intolerable
conditions existed until trades.
union movement put a stop to
them. And we again emphasize
the fact that they would be the
rule today were it not for trades.
unions.
Every advantage the working
man now enjoys, compared with
former times, were obtained
through trades-union effort, and
we assert were it not for trades.
unions the condition fthe workers
today would be precisely what il
was 100 or 200 years ago.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-25

As fast as subscribers become
delinquent they will be dropped
from subscription list. Send in
your subscription at once and con-
tinue to read the only paper in
West Virginia that is fighting the
notorious ''guard' system. 1t is
your paper, encourage it by your
patronage and help build il up so
that it can be of more service to
you in the future.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-25
THURSDAY. JUNE %. 1908.
LABOR'S WATCHWORD,

Ne aCW stdnd by oar friends and
administer stinging rcbuke to men
or parties aChO are either indifferent,
negligent or hostile, and, aCheneUer OPP
portunity AFFORDS, secure the election
Of intelligent, honest, earnest trades
unionists aoith, unblcmished, paid uI
uniOn cards in their possession.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-25
THE AMERICAN WORKINGMEN.

He may live in tenement, but
he is the back bone of this republic
aptly remarks the Labor Advocate.
He is the most highly skilled arti-
san in the world. 1t is because of
this that we are the most prosper
Gus nation on the face of the globe.
America learned the lesson earlier
than any other nation that no
people can advance unless they
take with them the common, every
day man: furthermore, America
learned the lesson sooner than any
other nation that the prosperity
of the whole people depends upon
the prosperity of the working man.
lie has not received all that to
which he is entitled. Any man
would be a fool to say that the
present social system is ideal in
any land, but the labor movement
is rapidly bringing in the day
when the working man shall come
into his own.
The American working man is
an independent, free acting citizen.
Any man, be he a labor leader or
politician, or labor leader and
politician, who says he carries in
his vest pocket the vote of the
American workingman is a pre-
Varlcator. If he really believes it,
he is fool. When the American
working man does follow a leader,
1t IS because the leader has made
good, or. because the principles
which he is advocating appeal to
the workingman's good sense.
The American workingman claims
The right to protest against any
conditions which he believes is
against the interest of the people.
lie fought long for religious de.
mocracy; he is going to win the
hight for industrial democracy.
Inc American working man has
so long breathcd the air of demo-
cracy that he hates patronage or
Paternallsm, while he appreciates
a clean shop and pure air. he de-
splses the splutter some folks are
making about social welfare work
All he asks is square deal. then
ne VIII not need these benevolent
enterprises.
The American workingman is
not lawlcss rcyolutionist: an
archy of the bomb throwing tvpe
does not appeal to him. He is de-
handing that the women folks
snail receive equal pay for equal
work. He is the champion of
little children in his fight against
child labor.
The American workingman is
helping to Americanize the i'm
migrant, No other institution is
dong more i'll this respect than
American labor unions. he is
breaking down antagonism that
separate men Of different ro1in;ors
creeds. He is celebrating the
color line, and he is fighting for
universal peace.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-25

Working conditions are becom-
ing unbearable on Cabin Creek and
many of the men are leaving, The
only remedy for favorable con.
dltions and for the adjustment of
wage slavery on that creek is to
get rid of the "Guards'; and
BaldwinS. Do it this fall.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-25

The operators on Cabin Creek
have added 240 pounds on the ton
OF coal to be dug by the miners in
that scab field and the "guards"
Will see that the men who kick are
promptly dubbed.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-25

OF the proclamation, and said proclama-
tion shall! be published in all the papers
Puoiished IN the City of Charleston for
80 DAYS from the date fixed for the said
special election. and by posting such
notice at the front door OF the City Hall
OF SAID City for like period
THEREFORE pursuant to said
ordnance l. J. A. Holley, Mayor OF the
City of Charleston, West Virginia, do
hereby appoint Thursday, July 9Th, 1905,
between the hours of sunrise and sunset
on that day at the usual voting places in
the City OF Charleston, w. Va, as the
time and places at which a special cleo
ton shall be held by the qualified voters
OF said city to decide whether they will
ratlty or reject said ordinance; the tickets
voted at said election shall have printed
on them For ratification" and "For
rejection and those desiring to vote
against the bonds shall erase the words
"For ratification" and those desiring to
vote tor the bonds shall erase the words
rejection
The bonds provided for in the above
ordinance shall not be issued unless said
ordinance shall have received as of all
votes cast for and against the same at
| said special election.
STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS OF THE
CITY OF CHARLESTON, WEST V1R-
Value of taxable property in the
Slty OF charleston, as ascertained by the
last assessment, for the year 1907;
Real Estate, 1907, SIS, 675.oaO.
personal PROPERTY. e.o36,42o,
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-25

The union men of Charleston
are enjoying their annual Rip Van
Wrinkle sleep. Wake up boys and
turn out to your meetings.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-25

The union store card is as es-
sentlal as the union label. In
quire for it.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-25

There is very little prospects of
Charleston having a labor day
celebration this year.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-25

lnjunctions and ''guards" are
the weapons of the West Virginia
union crushers.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-25

Property assessment by State
Board of Public Works,
1907 ---...-... 1,s57,s64.
Value of taxable property,
leo7. SIS, SAG, 724.
Statutory limitation of muni-
cipal Indebtedness per cents
of the above total, $500. .1,177 ass. 20
BONDED INDEBTEDNESS,
1895 per cent, 20 year hos
pital bonds, SUPERINTENDENT. IS 200. 90
1899 per cent 20 year re-
funding bonds, 10, 900 90
1902 per cent 20 year street
improvement bonds, 10000. 90
1905 per cent 40 80 year Elk
River bridge bonds. &C, 700 90
| 1897 4 = per cent Refund
ing, .s1oo, 10000
1907 4 Kper cent
| Sewer .. 125, 10000
1927 AZ per cent
B1oSe: 100000 25o, 600. 90
| 1908 Al per cent Improve
ment. bonds. 17o. 90
Total bonded Indebtedness. .SsS5, 900 90
Given under my hand in the City of
Charleston, County of Kanawha and
State of West Virginia, this 9th day of
June. 1905.
J. A. HOLLEY,
Mayor of the City of Charleston =.
Attest: J. s. ROSS, Recorder.
Concurred in by Board of Affairs.
CHARLES LOEB, President
6-11-4 Thursdays
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-06-25

STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS OF THE
CITY OF CHARLESTON, WEST V1R-
GINA,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-06-03

our advantage than those we leave off. Yes, l
ll.venture to say, many are to our great dis
advantage. They hinder us in many ways.
once knew sister, violinist; she was
playing in q church choir. She was wearing
and had on her head at the time. very broad
brimmed hat; it was not SO very broad in the
rear but very broad in front; it stuck away
out long way.
Well, she was playing and every once in
awhile the end Of her bow would strike the
hat and lift it up .wo or three inches, greatly
to her modification; but she was gritty and
kept on pushing and drawing the bow. But
soon she came to q measure that required an
extra send up Of the bow, and as it went up it
lifted the hat about foot.
Poor young woman-I am sure she must
have felt very bad, and she unpinned the hat
and took it off in disgust. But, you say, why
did she not do that in the first place. Well,
suppose she might have, but you see it was
the fashion to wear it.
Think we cannot truthfully say that we
are not slaves to fashion. And how much
better is this kind of slavery than the one
that held our colored brother in bond ages
1t hurts Just the same when it Furnishes and
kills, and it does both in numberless in
stances, does it not?
There might be some excuse in following
fashions, il in every change we made we could
look prettier and more stunning, as they say.
But we know this is not always the case; it is
too often the other way. am now thinking
of those days of rattan in skirts which caused
our sisters to occupy much territory, to the
discomfort Of young gentlemen gallants.
will not speak Of the illness and disease
that are brou ght on following fla shions We all
know about our terrible suffering experiences
along this line and still we seem to learn
nothing by them. We follow fashions as
though it were the most proper thing to do;
as though it were for our health and souls
good. SUSAN.
Well done, Susan! You have had the
courage to introduce the subject Of fash
ion.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-06-03

You won't tell your family doctor
the whole story about your private
illness you are too modest. You
need not be afraid to tell Mrs. Pink
ham, at Lynn, Mass, the things you
could not explain to the doctor. Your
letter will be held in the strictest con.
fidence. From her vast correspond.
ence with sick women during the
past thirty years she may have
gained the very knowledge that will
helpyour case. Such letters as the fol
lowing, from grateful women, es-
tablish beyond a doubt the power of
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-06-03
Dear Mutuats:

lear 1nutudtS.
The above beautiful poem by the poet
around whom our thoughts have centered
so long, was sent by Aunt Emma. Know
ing how the home of Mrs. Thaxter looked
out upon the sea, we can the better under
stand how its various moods are reflected
in her poems and how her own moods
found an answering sympathy in the ever
changing ocean.
I want to thank Peggy for suggesting
Mrs. Thaxter as ''topic". We are becom-
ing acquainted with her more and more.
Simply to read poem or book is not to
know its author. When we study the poem
or the book, till we catch the spirit OF the
writer, when, as in the case of Mrs.
Thaxter, we know the surroundings of
the life, and understand from whence
many of the inspirations are drawn, when
we become familiar with the style and the
trend of the authors works, then we have
bsgun to acquire broader education, and
fortunately for most of us Mutuals, we
believe with Longfellow that
Nothing is toollate,
Till the tired heart shall cease to palpitate."
So we spend aifew minutes each week, if
not each day, in enlarging our mental
horizon.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-06-03
HELPFUL HINTS FOR THE HOUSEHOLD.


A kneeling cushion for use while washing
a floor may be made as follows: Take an old
piece of carpet, 1sxl2 inches, round off two
corners lengthwise, stuff with excelsior. stitch
all around with a mac hine, then take a piece
IA inches deep. AZ inches long, stuff with ex-
celsior, fold over lengthwise and sew with a
string to the cushion, starting from one point
around the round corners, to the other point,
leaving one side free. This forms guard to
protect the apron or dress from getting soiled
The small callous spots on the soles of the
feet, from which so many housewives COM
plain, may be cured by placing bit of absor-
bent cotton saturated with olive oil on the
spot each morning before putting on the
stocking or shoe.
To shine boots quickly do not blacken but
rub with piece of an orange. Let the juice
dry in, then polish with a soft brush, when
they win shine like mirror.
A good method of washing windows is to
take two or three pieces of lump starch, dis
solve in water and wash windows with the
same. Let it dry and polish with dry cloth.
Common tray cloths may be made from
worn-out tablecloths by cutting the desired
size from the strongest parts and folding a
hem II inches wide with inter corners.
One Of the best remedies for removing corns
is turpentine. Touch the corn every night
before retiring with little turpentine. 1t
win come out in a very short time. Apply
the turpentine with a tooth pick.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-06-03
More and Better.

Endeavorers, listen! Our glorious
movement is not worn out. 1t has not
seen its day. Through my specs see
nothing to discourage us, but only the
fulfilling Of an irrevocable natural law,
and already the receding tide is gather
ing itself for mightier effort The
waters are gathering and swelling and
rising and will surely, with a glorious
onward movement, sweep farther and
yet farther up the shores Of our nation
al, social and religious life. We see
with what pendulum-like regularity the
law Of action and reaction is executed
in every phase of human life. In our
national life we have our seasons OF
prosperity and commercial depression.
In our church life we have our seasons
Of spiritual revival, followed almost
inevitably by times of opposite ex-
perience, and who win not acknowledge
the operation OF the same law in his
own individual spiritual life?
What is to be done, then? We can.
not alter the law. No, but we can
utilize it, and think l may say that
tide is the secret Of all true progress,
not in fighting against but in working
with the laws which God in His wis.
dom has laid down for the control of
all the forces of nature The reaction
has passed, and now we must set our,
selves to make the utmost use Of the
immense force of this returning wave
In our Christian Endeavor life and
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-06-03

THE SUNRISE NEVER FAILED Us YET.
Upon the sadness of the sea
The sunset broods regretfully;
Fro m the far lonely spaces slow
Withdraws the wistful afterglow.
So out of life the splendor dies;
SO darken all the happy skies;
So gathers twilight, cold and stern;
But overhead the planets burn.
And up the east another day
Shall chase the bitter dark away.
What though our eyes with tears be wet?
The sunrise never failed us yet.
The blush of dawn may yet restore
Our light, and hope, and joy once more.
Sad soul, take comfort, nor forget
That sunrise never failed us yet.
Celia Tharfer,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-06-03

The owner of dry good store one day,
to his great disgust, heard Q new clerk say
to lady: 'No, madam, we have not had
any for long time" 'With fierce
glance at the clerk the smart employer
rushed up to the lady and said: 1--WE have
plenty in reserve, madam, plenty up
stairs" Lady and clerk looked dazed, and
afterward the smart proprietor learned
that the clerks remark had been made in
answer to the lady's 1--WE haven't had any
rain lately"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-06-03
fflutual Benefit Column.
EDITED By AUNT MApsA".
IT'S Motto: "Heipf,l and Hopeful"

The purposes of this column are succinctiy
stated In the title and motto-t lie for the mutual
benefit, and aims u be helpful and hopeful.
Being for the common good. It is fer the com
mon use-a public servant. purveyor of In
formation and suggestion, medium for the In
terchange of ideas. In this capacity 1t solicits
communications, and Its success depends largely
on the support given 1t In this respect. Com.
munications must he signed, but the name Of
writer will not be printed except by permission.
Communications Will he subject to approval or
rejection by the editor of the column. hut none
will be rejected without good reason. Address
all communications to
THE AMERICAN.
Ellsworth. Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-06-03
Filling Up the Ruts.

If it is prayer meeting rut, fill it up
with new voices.
If it is a committee rut, fill 1t up
with new methods.
If it is a devotional rut, fill II up
with new spirituality.
If it is financial rut, fill it up with
new conservation.
If 1t is social rut, fill it up with
novel sorts of socials.
II it is any manner of rut, fill it up
with ingenuity, persistence and pluck.
Amos r. Wells In Irish Endeavorer
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-06-03

Trains leaving Ellsworth IN a M ava a..
nj. and arriving Ellsworth Il.07 a m ia I. ''s
connect with Washington Co, Ry. H.
tstop on signal to conductor.
gStops only TO leave passengers from ,n;,..
east OF Washington junction. p''ass
These trains connect at Bangor with th,or,,
trains on Main Line, to and from p e.,nush
Boston and st John. S''aao'
Passengers are earnestly reques,ly To nm.
cure tickets before entering the trains IA
Ellsworth. ia''' "
F. e. BooTHsY. GEM Pass. Are,,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-06-03
LYDIA Fl PlNkHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

to conquer all female diseases.
Mrs. Norman r. Barndt, of Allen
town, Pa, writes:
Ever since was sixteen years Of
age l had suffered from an organic de-
rangement and female weakness; in
consequence I had dreadful headaches
and was extremely nervous My physi-
clan said l must go through an opera
ton to get well. A friend told me
about Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, and l took it and wrote you
for advice, following your directions
carefully, and thanks to you l am to-
day well woman, and / am telling
all my friends of my experience"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-06-03
ROCHESTER, MINI, May

ROCHESTER, MINI, May II.
Dear Aunt Madqe:
Mrs. Dieter wished me to write you to let
the sisters of the NJ. B. column know that she
has been very i'll at the hospital, at North
Yakima, Wash, but she has SO far recovered
now to be at her own home, and as soon as she
is able viii return the post cards the sisters
SO kindly sent her. From
Mrs. DrETER's SISTER.
Since the above letter was received,
Though not quite in season for last week
column) have had one from Mrs. Dieter,
and, with me, you will all be glad to know
she is some better, and remembers all the
nieces. She was not well when she started
for Washington state, and had Only been
there few days when she was taken with
rheumatism and was in the hospital five
weeks. She writes that she is still very
poorly. one hand being almost helpless,
and she cannot use her right hand much.
She writes:
~ have worried about what the sisters
would think Of the long delay, as asked them
to exchange cards. When get better will
try to write you all about my new home and
the place."
We hope when this number Of THE
AMERICAN reaches you, it will find you
much improved in health.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-06-03
GET WITHIN.
PILES CAN'T BE CURED FROM THE OUT,
SIDE.

SIDE.
External treatment won't cure piles.
Nor will surgical operations.
The cause is inside-bad circulation.
To cure piles you must free the circula-
ton of blood in the lower bowel.
DIR. Leonhardt's Hem oids is the only
internal tablet remedy for piles. 1t re-
moves the cause. Il at E. G. Moore's,
Ellsworth, Me. Guaranteed to cure any
case.
DIR. Leonhardt Co., Station B, Buffalo,
N. Y, proprietors. Write for booklet.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-06-03
The Best Pills Ever Sold.

AFTER doctoring Is years for chrome
indigestion, and spending over two hun
dred dollars, nothing has done me as
much good as DIR. Kings New Life Pills.
consider them the best pills ever sold; p
writes b. F. Ayscue, of Ingleside, N. c.
Sold under guarantee at E. q. MooRE's
drug store. 25c.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-06-03
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, tibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, ornervous prostration.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-06-03

Dear Aunt Madge:
we sisters, and our brothers, too, follow
fashions to extremes, it would seem. have
Tor long time been trying to solve the pro-
niem' why do we do it?" We certainly
have sense enough to see and understand that
some of the fashions we follow are no more to