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The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-01-23

Brothernoods is already in Lincoln
and is getting the proposed bill in the
proper legal shape so there will be
10 doubt of it's being able to stand
the constitutional test in case it IS
favorably acted upon by the legisla-
ture.
Some people may think this is a
covert attempt or our part to increase
the number of men that must be en-
Eloyed," said a member of the legisla-
tive committee of the Brotherhoods,
but that is not the case. That may
or may not be one result of the en-
actment of such law. But one re-
suit will be increased safety for the
railroad employees and for the pa
irons of the railroads. Let me give
you a few of the reasons why this
fifty-car train bill ought to pass. A
train of fifty cars is all that two men
can safely watch and care for. OF
course you must understand that the
conductor has little or no time to
dICCHu " any IdII VI IAC WOlh VI
caring and watching. A train of fifty
cars is over 1000 feet long or a little
more than a third of mile. More
than one-half of this distance is too
great range of vision to detect hot
boxes or broken cars. Two thousand
feet is the extreme limit of safety in
interpreting signals, and then only
when weather conditions are favor
able This is the distance required
by most roads as physical test for the
eyesight.
Then, again, there are from
twelve to sixteen inches of slack in
each coupling, and this slack, run
ming up Or punching, frequently
causes cars to leave the rails or
buckle up and crush, making it dan
gerous for emigrants or persons
travelling in charge of live stock, and
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-01-23

brate. They sent out neat invitations
to friends and members Of their fam
lilies, and added a number of nom
union carpenters to the list of invited
guests They were much gratified to
see a number of the non-unionists
present at the social, too.
Miss Eulah, daughter of Bro. Fred
Scarce, rendered two pleasing selec-
tions ON the piano, and Miss Beulan,
daughter of Bro. Gillespie, recited a
humorous. selection about her 'sshad-
cw." Prof. G.. H. Walters, choir lead
er of the East Side Christian Church,
sang the new labor song, "The Ninety
and Nine" mention of which was
made in The Wageworker last week,
and was warmly applauded. Mrs.
Pugsley presided at the piano while
Prof Walters sang. Then these two
sang comic duet, "The Family Quar-
REL" which brought out a round of
hearty applause. Miss Mary Goss,
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-01-23

Rave already been agreed upon. The
committee has practically completed
all arrangements. and already enough
tickets have been sold to guarantee
a social and financial success. Cover
ror and Mrs. Shallenberger, Lieuten-
ant Governor and Mrs. Hopewell,
Speaker and Mrs. Pool and the mem
bers of the legislature will be the
especially invited guests of the union
on this occasion. The ball will be
held at Fraternity hall on February
IL, and Quick's orchestra will furnish
the music Capital Auxiliary will
have charge of the refreshments and
will assist in receiving and enter
tanning the guests. If the attendance
is larger than usual-which now
seems beyond question-an innovation
will be sprung. Two orchestras Will
be provided and the same program OF
dances will be carried out in the two
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-01-23
Carpenters Rejoice Over
~ t&
Occupying New Quarters

Lincoln Local No. 1855, United
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Join
ers, celebrated it's occupancy Of its
new quarters in Bohanon's hall last
Monday evening by holding a social
that was one of the most successful
affairs in the history of local union
ism, and by far the most successful
in the history of this particular organ
ization. The guests were not limited
to the membership of the local, but
the wives and children were invited,
together with ron-union carpenters
and their families. A fine musical
and literary program was rendered,
and at the proper time an oyster sup
per was served. Upwards of one hun
dred gathered at the hall to enjoy the
evening.
For long time the carpenters have
been meeting in dingy hall where
they were ashamed to invite their
wives or children. On the first of
January they moved to Bohanon's hall,
where they have elegant quarters and
the use Of the banquet room once a
month. This was enough to celebrate
over, and like any other set of good
ratured boys the proceeded to cele-
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-01-23

halls adjoining. This will obviate all
crowding and assure everybody of an
opportunity to dance.
Work is plentiful in Lincoln right
row, but there are lot of extra
printers on hand and work is not be-
ing delayed.
The old effort to have the house and
senate journals printed and laid on
the desks of the members every morn.
ing has been made-with the usual
failure. The legislature wants the
work done, but il does not want to
pay for it.
Machinist Albert A. SPEEDY" Hall,
we'll known to Lincoln printers, is now
working on the Daily Ledger, Tacoma,
Washington.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-01-23

Lancaster Local No. 20, Interna-
tional Gloveworkers of America is Il
new union in Lincoln that is knocking
a: the door and asking for a welcome
10 the household of the faith. And its
welcome will be hearty enough to
satisfy the most exacting of its men,
bers The charter of the new local
has been received, the union is Off
eered and equipped, is holding regu-
lar meetings and is using the union
label ]. E. Potter is president and
Mrs. Gertrude Erwin is secretary.
TIE local will meet the first Monday
night of each month at S43 G street.
The new union has started out in
fine shape. and its prospects are un-
usually bright. 1t will cultivate the
social as well as the industrial fea-
lures of organization, and each meet
ing night after all business is trans
acted a social session, will be held.
10 these social sessions all friends
are cordially invited.
AS yet the union gloveworkers con-,
fine their work to the manufacture OF
work gloves, but they expect in good
time to be engaged in the manufac-
ture of gloves OF all grades. That
glad time will come all the sooner II
the union men and women of Lincoln
give the new unicn the proper support
1t is but the Just due of the Deputy
Spangler Hat Co. to say that it as
sisted its employees to perfect the or
eanization This company is the only
slovemaking concern in Lincoln, and
1t has shown the most friendly feeling
towards organized labor. Because of
this friendly spirit the firm is entitled
&c the patronage of Lincoln unionists,
and their moral support as well. THE
Deputy Hat Co. makes the
famous Hardy brand of work
gloves. and hereafter every glove
turned out from its factory will bear
the union label. Let Lincoln unionists
Lear this important fact in mind.
To Lancaster Local No. 20, Inter-
rational Gloveworkers of America.
The Wageworkcr extends its best
wishes and assurances of it's willing
ness to lend them every possible as
distance.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-01-23

Wrecks are frequently caused by
.boxes running hot and journals burn
ing off. On an eighty or hundred-car
train it is simply impossible for train
men to detect hot boxes until they
blaze up, and the Journal might burn
off before signal could be got to the
engineer. And should a car in the
middle of an eighty aor hundred-car
train break down, or brakebeam
drop, it would be out of sight Of
either the engine or caboose crew,
and the whole train might be in the
ditch before anybody knew there was
anything wrong.
Besides all this, one-hundred-car
trains are not really economical. An
engine can haul more cars over a
division in sixty days at fifty cars at
cars at time. Every practical rail-
road man knows this.
''Our business is hazardous enough
under the best conditions. In fact it
is the most hazardous of occupations.
And we want the laws SO framed as
to give us the greatest possible pro-
lection. The best we can get would
be the worst that one could think of.
and we believe we are asking only
what is right when we ask for the
enactment of law limiting the length
of freight trains and specifying that
the train crew shall consist of enough
men to provide something like safety
in the operation of the train"
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-01-23
THE MUSICIANS.
Promise to Make Their Annual Ball
the Years Greatest Event.

Promise to Make Their Annual Ball
the Years Greatest Event.
The Musicians Protective Union of
Lincoln asserts with emphasis that it's
annual ball is going to be the greatest
social event of 1909, and the way the
members are working to that end is
1, guarantee that the claim is well
founded.
Last Monday q committee waited
upon Governor Shallenberger and in
vited him to be the guest of the
union on the festal occasion, and the
governor accepted.
The second annual ball of the Mu-
sicians Union will be held at the au-
ditorium on February 2, and in this
connection few words about the
condition of the dancing floor on that
occasion may not be amiss. The floor
will be in first-class condition foy
dancing, for it will be waxed to per-
fection. The union is paying enough
extra for rent to permit it to fix the
floor as it deems best-and the best
will be provided. Lovers of the dance
need have no fears that the floor will
not be in firstclass condition.
At $3.50 band concert will be
given. the band being under the direc-
ton of Mr.. Carl Steckelberg and made
tip of the best b.ndsmen in the west.
1t will be musical treat such as Lin
coin has not had the opportunity of
enjoying for long time. Every union
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-01-23

also causes live stock to bunch up
and crush each other
Ut is absolutely impossible for
brakeman to properly inspect trains
of more than fifty cars. Boxes be-
come heated, burn off before being
found. Brake beams may drop down
and drag for miles. Frequently large
trains go over an entire division
without being inspected. And on
crooked track with long trains it is
sometimes impossible to get signals
to the engineer for miles at a time.
A train of one hundred cars-not
uncommon under present conditions
is more than 1900 feet long, or up
wards of four-fifths of a mile. One
hundred-car trains can not be started
or stopped as easily or as safely as u
ffty-car train on account of the ex-
oessive weight and danger of breaking
apart. Nor can these long trains
make as good time on account of de-
lays in starting and at meeting points.
'In case of broken draw gear one
man must protect the rear of the
train with a flag, and should the break
require the use of chains the con.
ductor and one brakeman must do the
work alone. If the head man hap
pens to be inexperienced the work is
necessarily very hazardous, it being
necessary for both men to be under
the car with no one on the lookout
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-01-23
ASKING FOR PROTECTION.

Railroad Brotherhoods Demand a
Chance to Live While Longer.
The Railroad BrotherhOods of Ne
braska are interested in a bill shortly
to be introduced in the legislature,
which will prohibit the running OF
freight trains of more than fifty cars
in length The Brotherhoods will
urge the passage of this bill, and
claim that the arguments in favor of
enacting it into law are unanswerable.
The legislative committee of the
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-01-23

teacher in the Bethany schools and an
elocutionist Of note, recited two pleas
ing numbers. Mrs. Davis, who is
visiting Bro. Scarce's family, also fav-
ored the assembly with two pleasing
selections.
After the rendition of the program
supper was served in the banquet
loom. The supper consisted of two
courses oysters and then another
dish of oysters, with trimmings. II
anybody failed to get sufaciency tile
fault lies with the one scoring the
failure. The lady who had charge
of the hall and dining room can make
good oyster soup, and is not afraid to
put in an oyster once in while, and
sometimes two Or three times in
while. The tables were served by
Misses Scarce, Eulah Scarce and Vera
Roach
Rev. H. o. Pritchard, pastor of the
Bethany Christian Church, was to
have made an address on Some
Things Labor Needs" but sickness. in
his family made it impossible for him
to be present. Rev. p. M. Orr, pastor
Of st. Marks Reformed Church, was
present, however, and was pressed
into service. There was no hesitancy
in asking Rev. Mr.. Orr to talk, for
the union men OF Lincoln know where
he stands on the question OF organ
lied labor. He IS union man, HIM
self, having been an active member
of the Iron Ship Builders Union
We've forgotten the exact name in
Philadelphia, and worked for several
years in the Cramp shfpyards. The
assembly got from Rev. Mr.. Orr just
what it expected, logical, argumen-
tative and clear-cut union labor talk.
"What labor needs declared Rev
Mr.. Orr, ''is justice, from the supreme
court down, which it does not get.
Labor needs the unions, and the un-
ions need all the workers In them.
To refuse to affiliate, anl 20 fail to
share in the burdens and responsible
tiles, while getting the benefits, is
cowardly. Labor needs the church, and
lit should get in and drive out those
who are abusing their positions, begin
ming with the big men like Carnegie
and Rockefeller.
Jesus said, It is easier for camel
to go through the eye of needle than
for rich man to enter the kingdom
Of heaven The claim that the Mas
ter referred to little gate is false.
The Greek, in this case, meant just
such a needles eye as one will find IN
the needles used in making tents or
bags. The wealth of Carnegie is the
product of the sweat and blood OF
men deprived Of what was Justly
theirs. These rich men are in the
church only because the working men
tolerate them; they do not belong
there and the workingnlen should get
In and drive them out.
NO working man is doing his whole
| duty who is not in some church, a
working member, and the particular
denomination is of little or no import
ance just SO the worker is pulling his
share of the Load
1t is to be regretted that Rev. Mr.
Orr's speech was not reported in full.
1t hit the right spot with those who
heard it. President William Dullenty
and Financial Secretary Dickson were
called out and made very brief re-
marks. The final number of the even
ing was a recitation by Miss Tully.
This number was rare treat, but was
missed by many who felt compelled
to go home early in the evening.
The presence of the wives and chill
dren of the members added a great
Continued on page 81
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-01-23

The announcement of Will Maupin
that he will continue to edit the Lin
coin, Neb., Wageworker, while hold
ing down the job of commissioner of
labor for Nebraska, meets with the ap-
probation of his brother editors in the
labor Washington Trades
Unionist.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-01-23
TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION.

Plans for Twenty Sixth Annual Ball!
Have Been Agreed Upon.
Lincoln Typographical Union No.
209 is going to make it's twenty-sixth
annual ball q record-breaker. This
much is assured by the plans that
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-10
Be Consistent.

1t may be all right to be inconsist'
ent. To preach one thing and to do
another. Perhaps all of US are a
little that way, but when a newspaper
man has been pounding away at the
people in his territory to do all their
trading at home, and then deliberately
day after day runs and ad which
openly invites persons to take work
IN which they we'll be selling direct
to the consumer IN competition with
the home merchant, we think thai
man is off his base a little bit. Every
man has a right to trade where he
pleaseS. Every merchant or manu-
facturer has right to get business
where he can. So has every news.
paper man, but we should be con.
sistent in these matters, if you are
not, what right have you to expect
the confidence of your people. The
old adage, Re good, if you can't bt
good be careful, might apply in many
instances.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-10
The HOPSeIeSS Ace NOT In SlOht.

1t might surprise the prophet Of
the hUrselesS age to tell him in New
York and other cities where automo-
biles are most extensively used the
horse population is steadily Undressing.
Experts declare that it is fact never
the less. Intimate students of the
horse insist thathe INDUCES in laugh
ter at times. Is it any wonder that he
should do so when he hears this fun
ny talk about driving him out Of
business? The horse receives special
attention in countries that maintain
large standing armies. In Germany,
for example. every horse fit for cav
airy or artillery or for heavy hauling
of the transport service is carefully
listed by the government. Hi, age
condition and weight, together with
his owners name and residence, are
known, so that in case that horse is
needed for the army the government
is bound to get him.
Russia alone among the great ma
tons has more horses than the Unit
ed States, her horse population last
year numbered upward Of 20, 100000.
Germany has had 4,337,269 horses
in 1907, the United Kingdom had
2, 150,1S1in 1908, and France had
3,163,025, the years in each case
noted being the latest for which
figures are obtainable. The Argen-
entine Republic had 5,462. 900 horses
in 19O7,and the Australian common
wealth had 1,S69,674, while Austria
Hungary claimed 2,SOS,457. The
federal authorities in 1908 estimated
the number of horses in the United
States at 100000, an increase Of
something like 100000 over the
year preceding. 1t was also pointed
out that the business of horse breed.
ing is becoming more profitable every
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-10
Government Alter Publishers.

The government is sencing out
inspectors to examine the subscription
books Of the county printers with a
view of getting all subscriptions lists
on the "paid 10 advance" basis. With
weekly papers, subscriptions must be
paid up within year of the date OF
inspection. The Clinton, Qll.) Ad-
vertiSer tells of the appearance of an
inspector by the name of H. {.
Stroln, who is now working in that
vicinity. The order was originally
made to shut out the papers issued
by mail order houses which had no
regular list, but it seems that 1t is
now to be enforced rapidly among
the weekly papers Of the county. The
government, realizing that such a
ruling would work a hardship among
county publishers, had been very
lenient so far, in order to give them a
chance to adapt themselves to the
rule, but as two years have gone by
since the order was made the depart
ment evidently thinks enough time
has been given and will rapidly en-.
force the rule from now on.
The Democrat has a number Of
subscriptions who are crowding this
ruling good and strong, likewise
making it mighty unpleasant for US,
Won't you please remit?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-10
K. P.Banquet.

The K P. lodge of this city, at
one time one of the strongest in the
state, istaking on a little renewed
vigor aud doing some work. At the
last meeting officers were elected,
the result of which is chronicled in
another column, after which the
members adjourned lodge to Partake
Of a splendid banquet which had
been prepared for them. The lodge
will have work at most Of the meet
ings the corning winter, there being
enough material in sight to insure
this. This is ole of the richest order:
In the city, and with a little pepper
on the part of the members will agar
be one Of the strongest.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-10
About Our Folks.

Skalsky Brothers have let the con-
tract for the erection of a two story
brick building 25x6O feet to Henry
Gillette, and already a part Of the
material is on the ground. The
building will be just north Of the
storeroom they now occupy, and will
be fitted with the most modern and
up.to date fixtures. These brothers,
by their courteous and honest deal
ings with their fellow men. have been
very successful in their business life
since locating in Belpre (the best town
in western Kansas land are now forced
to supply themselves with larger and
better quarters to meet the demands
of their patrons-Belpre Bulletin.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Baker have is
sued invitations to the wedding Of
their daughter, Opal to Scott Clark
which will take place at the home on
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-10
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-10

In view of the possible need of ad-
ditional help at the Post Office, a
young lady arrived at the home of
Assistant Postmaster Milligan last
Friday, to register in for the job Mr.
Milligan iSnaturally much delighted,
and his smiling countenance can only
be equaled by that Of Mrs. Milligan.
Fred Stephan, one of the leading
merchants of EIlinwood, was coun-
~ seat visitor last Friday.
John Stevens arrived fltm Lawton
last week and will be here. some time
in connection with some work for the
Harris Mine people.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-10


December 29th-Hutchinson News.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. D. Lamoreux
gave a surprise party at their home
last Saturday nightin honor of Miss
Grace Kelley and Mr.. Claude Gould.
Twelve couples Of the young people
of the city were in attendance. Var
iOus games were played. Refresh.
ment, consisting of sherbet and cake,
were served. A most enjoyable even.
ing is reported.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-10

Lawyers stand up IN court
houses before jurors In the pres
ence of large audiences, and de-
nOunce men as liars, scoundrels,
thieves and perjured williams,
and when court adjourns the
men appear to harbOr no Ill will
against them. But let a newSpa'
per family intimate that a mans
character is blemished, and he hs
to confront a horse pistol, stand
a libel suit or suffer what the
people think to be the creates
of all notifications loose
subscriber. -Arlington(Ky.) Cou
rier
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-10

year, and taking that fact into
consideration, experts estimate that
the horses in the country at present
number in excess Of 100000, 900.
There is no hint Of the horseless age
in those figures.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-10
lis a Girl

We feel a triAe proud this week
over the fact that a little girl came to
grace our home last Friday evening.
She has not displayed any literary
talent yet but will undout tedly make
a poor typo" when she gets older
Both mother and babe are getting
along in fine shape. Hoisington
Dispatch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-10
COmaRChe News.
By Correspondent.

9 How is this for winter?
This is fine weather for hunting.
Last Sunday the report of the shot
gun was heard,,in all directions.
This 'stormy weather has stopped
corn husking for few days.
George Barrow visited his daugb.
ter, Mrs. Tonkin in Great Bend last
, week.
Mrs. Walter S. Bryant is reported
, quite sick.
Chas. Sessler madellial bushes:
Q trip to Great Bend last.week. "a q
IEEd SchIepel and Oscar Brown
took dinner with Mr.. and Mrs. John
Wagner of EllinWood last Sunday.
Miss Ethel Kock, who has been
suffering with and injured hip the
last two weeks is Gable to walk
again.
Better get out your skates anc
sharpen them. The ponds are fine
for skating.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Mike
Schartz boy.