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The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-07
LABOR IN POLITICS.
Massachusetts A. r. of L. to Sound
Union Sentiment

Union Sentiment.
The ideas of the trades unfonists OF
every section of MaSsac husetts on the
general activity question and a definite
o1nclai opinion rs to how far the union
men OF the state and their friends
should so in the matter of political
action are to be asccrtained as spcedi-
ly as possible, so that there will be no
uncertainty or vaSueness about the
matter next year.
Delegate conventions Of representa-
tiveS Of all the central labor unions Of
the state Will be held to officially dis
cuss the subject and any proposed
plans of procedure
This year it has been said by some
that labor unions do not and should
not have anything to do with politics.
while others have as enIphatically de-
clnred that the labor movement should
go the full limit at once and nominate
from Its own ranks candidates for
governor and all state and nuniciDnl
Offices
This action was the unanimous de-
c1Sion of the executive board Of the
Massachusetts state branch of the
American Federation of Labor at 4
recent meeting.
1T was decided that Il circular letter
VIII be at once sent to every central
labor union in the state. The letter
will present n series of questions on
the subject and the arguments. 1t will
ask each of the big central delegate
bodies to vote upon the questions and
also to elect two representatives TO n
conference or convention to be held
early next year to discuss the topic.
Ihe conference. 1t is suggested can
hoid series of meetings If necessary
ne recommendations made, the plan
proposed decides. will be printed by
inc massachusetts state branch of the
American Federation of Labor and be-
Iore July of next year at the latest
be submitted to every affiliated local
union as well as the central labor nm
Sfons. tz 4t-ia-rft uttI. ~ r!5,
Each local and central body viii be
asked to discuss and act on the rec
concentrations, whatever they may be
and definitely instruct their Delegates
TO next years annual convention of tho
Massachusetts state branch of the
American Federation of Labor, when
the subject will corne up for definite
official vote and action.
BY this means, the state branch OK
ecutivc board officers believe. the
views of tevery labor union in the
fsthtc can be obtained. ana any plan
decided upon will represent the wishes
and attitude of organized labor of tho
state as a whole.
The letter to be sent to the central
labor unions will, emphaticauy state
that no political party, platform or
candidates for office will be Endorsed
by the delegate committee; that SIM
ply general recommendations as to the
attitude of labor and the method OF
action will be submitted to the unions
of the state
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-07
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NINE. MARISKA-ALDRlCH.
The New Grand Opera Star Is ar
American Woman.

aHS I've" Sran0 opera SSdF is an
American Woman
Nine. Mariska-AIdrich is the ''sensa-
ton" that Oscar Hammerstein, i'm
presario of the Manhattan Opera
House, New York city, had up his
sleeve for this years season of grand
opera. And, to descend to the broad
and smiling plains of slang, his new
star has made good. To use Mr.. Ham
merstein's own words about his latest
find: Nine. Mariska-Aldrich combines
in herself every essential necessary to
become great singer. She is young
and surprisingly beautiful, with a face
that artists rave over and figure that
is as wonderful. Her voice is of Won
derful range and finely cultivated, and
she is natural actress. She is this
last through Inheritance for she comes
of noble Hungarian family, though
born in Boston,
In person Nine. Aldrich is all that
Mr.. Hammerstcin represents Her eyes
are large, wide set and full of express
sion-soulful, the director OF the Man
haitian calls them-her hair is light
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-07
An Ingenious Honeymoon.

There have been many ingenious
forms OF honeymoon since the young
couple in Mark Twain's story took
theirs separately, but none more odd
than that of NJ. and Nine. Gouard,
who, on their wedding day in 1906,
started to walk around the world
Last week they left Dover for Calais,
having traversed Europe, Siberia and
Africa, Il distance of 10000 miles, It
sounds more than twice the distance
necessary to cover before settling
down to housekeeping and domcsticity
1t was Puck who used to put n girdle
round the earth. This time it is Cupid
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-07
a New Occupation.

a place which has lately been "cre-
ated' for the woman typewriter is in
the church. or, rather, parish house
and office, where n woman typewriter
now seems almost Indispensable.
There is SO much business now in con
nection with running u church that n
good mercantile typewriter can keep
herself busy constantly in attending to
the business end'' OF church work, OF
any one iparticulari .church.i to say
nothing of typcwriting sermons, copy
for the usual church monthly and 9TH
er more Strictly literary work. =
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-07
Brushing a Stiff Hat.

III" girl or woman who listens to the
groans of husband or brother about his
derby hat being ruined by brushing
Will win favor by telling him to use q
soft nat brush or a piece of Grape to
keep it clean instead of n stiff brush.
Mon who know enough to brush their
top hats with Il soft silk handkerchief
are not aware that the surface of n
derby needs almost as careful treat
ment and should be brushed carefully
in one direction.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-07
Caramel Hunts.

a caramel hunt will delight the chill
dren.
1t is conducted exactly like the time
honored peanut hunt. .yy
Cornucopias, bags or baskets are
provided for each little guest, and fit
teen minutes are allotted to find the
hidden goodies
The caramelS are all wrapped in
waXed paper, then In silver and gold
foil so as to look pretty.
No prize is offered, but each child
keeps the result of his explorations.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-07
MaIi;. MARISKA-ALDRICu.

brown and luxuriant with natural
wave to it. Her mouth is finely shape
and her nose Grccian. She dresses in
perfect taste and with careful study of
the proper effects. so that her unusual
hcight-siN fcct-is Il beauty rather
than Il drawback
AT the inaugural ball in 1901 this
beautiful girl attracted much attcn-
ton. The papers of the time were full
OF the accounts of her roma ntic meet
ing with Congressman Aldrich of Chi
cago, who subsequently won her. for
his wife. She was then In her teens
The handsome young bride became a
social favoritc in Washington and was
also much fetcd IN Chicago, where she
lived for a short time. ~ 5
With the&eXccpfGn of two yenrs of
study in Paris and London, her mu.'
steal education has been received in
this country. She studied abroad with
ALFRED :, Giraudct. the teacher OF. lacr
maud. Gilbert. Edyth Walker and 9th
cr- famous singers. HE recognized hcr,
genius Mt once and gave her Il fine fin
fishing course, in, preparation for the
place in the operatic world which he
was sure would be hers
Just as Mime. NariSia- \ ldrich was
ready to sing before managers she
WIS taken i'll with ptomatuc POISONING.
and her life dcspaircd OF. For weeks
she fingered between life and death
and at the end of that time was the
shadow of her former self, but her
priceless voice had lost none of it's
beauty.
Oscar Hammcrstein arrived in Paris
IN search Of singers Just as Nine
Mariska-Aldrich was recovering. Mr.
HamncrStcin wanted to meet the
great GiraudCt and consented to allow
Mime. Aldrich to act as interpreter
lie was so favorably impressed with
her ut that brief meeting that an en-
SaGcmcnt was made for her to aDDear
before him the following morning
For hours he and Mime. Mclba listened
TO tenor after tenor. paying little at
tcntion to the would be prima donna
who sat near them in the darkcncd
opera house. Just as the rehearsal
was finishing he said to her, with a
characteristic shrug. We'll Nine Aid
rich, If you want to sing, here's your
chance
She assembled the stage and began.
the aria from Samson and Dclilah."
The surprise MS he heard the glorious
voice was too much for him. and the
hardened operate manager plainly
showed his appreciation. But when she
gave that exquisite aria from Aida"
which ends with il sob her CONQUEST
was complete. Before parting Mr.
I1ammcrStein made another engage
ment to hear her sing and secured Il
promise that no other manager would
be consulted in the meantime Imac-
Inc the surprise of the beautiful Amer
lean to be offered 4 contract. not for
one or two years, but for five. and
with most tlattcrinS terms and arrange
mcntS for concerts,
Five years. said the would be
prima donna. That is too long Il con
tract
1t Is five years or-nothinc." Oscar
tetorted- L am not going to have YOU
make great success and then lose
you. he added reminiscently.
So, without Il namc or foreign Ian
rels, this simple American girl came TO
the Manhattan this winter as an Amer
lean prima donna.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-07
Pocketbook Atonixers.

For the woman who travels there is
pocket atomiZer which she can carry
around with her. 1t has Il screw ar
rangemcnt which keeps the perfume
securely inside, no matter how much
the rubber bulb may be pressed.
Women who are taking long motor
rides are carrying these filled with MN.
gent cologne. Nothing so refrcshes the
face and wrists after q dusty ride as 81
spray of aromatic cologne that is not
too sweet
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-07
Removing Grease From Scum.

II soup is to be used the same day. If
Is apt to be greasy unless special care
is taken to prevent it. AS you have nor
time to wait until the liquid is cold
enough to remove the cake of fat from
the top, pour the hot soup through n
cloth wrunG out OF iced water.
The chilled cloth congcals the grease
ana retains it, while the soup passes
readily through
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-07
NEW POSTAL RULING
i~1us' comply With the Law Which will Go
Into Effect Soon-It Means that All e,,,
scrIbers i'm Arrears Must Paw

'h January 1905 the Postmaster General in an en-
ocEo W execute certain newspapers the usc Of e
HALLS "hlch were printed solely use of sd versors ~
o0 io e news, made several rulings which are ia no on
'oceu beginning with January 1909, and which b,r.
specii bearing upon legitimate r1,s Ono
relates TO the matter of payment subscription and
ohe restrictions are such that this paper or any other NAV
eAcluueo from the mails If the cor,,l
Win. Ihls section reads follows:
naple tlme VIII be allowed publishers to secure 70,
pres9 renewed after the term for they arc maid with
IN Inc ioo"ng periods: Dailies, three months o
lies, "0hh one year. they shall counted in tho Io;
llS' Oh subscribers and mailed on account r
shan not be accepted for mailing at the second class ~
rates Oh one cent
1 poNl soh means that must A
" an newspapers where the subscription has not been nail
up "1'lih one year. and that The Arous must l,
9UoPpeu 70 many OF readers the reason that w ~
o' Win profit attach such postage and aft the S,no 4i
i mailing privileges PERTAINS finally lao 70
fused admission to the mails ~
we nope Ihat all OF will take .dv,n,. md
ie' " US iU once the arreaaees and M, r,
us 70 sop Inc Argus such t1clinonano,
"cNase d money order Registered IL ++or for
'"e "no"hI you owe Right limo to do ca
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e Vi Ihose III arrears and comply with the law which
III ehls case leaves us no other option. !.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-07
Nuts as Food.

one very great advantage which
nuts possess over most foods is their
absolute freedom from adulteratiou
When you buy nuts you always know
what you are getting. or course those
bought in the shell are also absolutely
clean.-Good Health.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-07
Liqht and HOBO,

p Even III evil, that. dark cloud which
hangs over the creation, we discern
rays of light and hope and gradually
come to see in suffering and tempta-
ton proofs and Instruments of the
subllmcSt purposes Of wisdom and
lOve.-Channin-.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-07
CONCEPTS IN GOWNS.
kimono Overwaists Promise to Be-
come Favorite With Women.

1t would appear q fixed fact that we
are to make ourselves hideous in the
new-old tight fitting gowns and short
waists THAT destroy all grace and beau
", yet we fnd quite as many shirt
waists and fully as many dresses with
the waist line where nature intended
1t to be and many wraps and a few
coats OF better form than the empire
fashion shows. The dividing line be-
tween the empire and the directoirc is
relaxed so that we may find the collar
ana wide reverS of the directoire upon
coat or gown distinctively empire
In my opinion the empire was only the
outSrowth of the first named and was
carried little further in many ways,
particularly the length of the waist.
so now We may be thankful that
good sense will keep us from CARRYING
the empire to the extremes of those
days and that it is not probable that
women shall go into the streets in all
wcathers with short sleeves and the
hcckS OF the gowns conspicuous by
their absence. What good would a lit
tie scarf do in this rigorous climate or
even fur coat over the bare neck and
shoulders? 1 feel that we should be
very thankful that low necked gowns
are not made obligatory and that VIC
are too sensible a nation to permit our
selves to accept the dictation of a few
foreign women of shady reputation
one thing about the new gowns is
the adoption of sashes drawn about
the waist and over the hips to hang in
graceful fold down the skirt But,
with the sash and the pcplums and the
slashcd ovcrskirt, it would seem that
the women are really ashamed of such
additions cndeavor to hide the scanty
drapcry which defines the figure so
closely.
The kimonO ovcrwaist with its
guimpc is seen on SO many of the
dresses that it may be called almost n
general fashion. The waist line is elc-
waited by means of having corSctS
which are vcritablc iron mail, stiff and
unyicldinE. The waist line to these is
heightened really below the hips. and
then the skirt is brought up and fas-
tened to them. in some instances the
waist being actually made attached to
the corset, as though that were Il lin
ing.
ING coats are most ungraccful and
remind one irrcSiStibly of bugs in tho
back. The caDcs and long nantes
are offered as Il sop to those women
who detcSt anything so Superlativcly
nGiy as the coats of today with their
incrust1tions of buttons. s.s
Fortunately the fashions for little
girls have not followed tho general
trend, and our little girls may wear
full skirts and coats very like those of
many seasons. comfortable about the
body ana large enough around; to pcr-
NIT the children full freedom of move
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-07
For the Christmas Breakfast

In one home where there are several
halt grown children last years Christ
mas breakfast will always be remen-
bered- The plain baked apple which
was ut each plate when the family sat
down w"Fe holiday look simply be-
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-07
WHERE, Oh, Wherc2

" hat has become of the inordinate-
y sweotneat loving woman? Thera
are still novelists who have the hardi-
mood to depict her at her old baneful
practice of 'nibblinG Chocolates dur
ing all the idle hours of the day. Bur
III the real world of women the bonbon
eorInhnd has almost ceased to exist. or
II she still "indulges,' it is no longer
In public.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-07
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.

State o. West. Virginia, Kanawha
county ~
AT Rules held in the Clerks office of
the Circuit Court of Kanawlla county
West Virginia, on the first Monday of
January 1900.
Tressa Unger, Plaintiff
VS.. In Chanccry No. 2o5s
John Edgar Unger, Defendant.
(The object of This suit is to obtain a
divorce 1ncnSa ct thoro)
This day came the Plaintiff by her
attorney; and on her motion, and il ap-
Pcar1nE by affidavit filed, that the De
iendant IS nonresident of the State, of
West Virginia, it is ordered that the de
PENDANT John Edgar. Unger do appear
within one month after the date of the
first publication of this notice, and do
what IS necessary to protect his interest
i'll this suit.
IRA Fl. MoTrKSHEARD, Clerk.
Z. j.. VAN FLEET. Attorney.
NOTICE TO TAXI: DISPOSITIONS.
To John Edgar Ungcr:
Take Notice: That or, the 'Sth ,Iav Of
Feb. 1909 between the hours of O'Clock
p; m and O'Clock p. III. at the law
clhGes OF s. j.. Nan Fleet, in the Brad.
ford building, OH Capitol ST., in ,citv of
charleston, -kanawlla County. West
Virginia, will take the deposition of
myself and others, TO bc'read as evidence
IN a certain suit i'll cilsncery now pending
IN lie circuit Court of Kanawha county
West Virginia, in which suit rressa
UnEer is plaintiff and John Edgar Unpcr
is dcfendent. F's = fF's :
TREssA UHcER, BY Council
= }. VAN FLEET, Attorney for Plaintiff.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-07

Two daughters of Prince Nicholas of
montenegro, the PrincesseS Zenia and
era. marched through the streets of
the capital at the head of procession
OF women 4 few weeks ago urging the
men OF the city to defend the rights of
the nation
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-07

Don I eat Your meals quickly. This
causes indigestion and red nose.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-07
Il. Pay up your subscription at
once. We need the money.

All together, now, for reorgani-
zation of. Charlcston's Central
body.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-07

IRA Fl. MoTrEsIIEARD, Clerk
Z. J.. VAN FLEET. Attorney.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-23
The BIue-B Back Speller.

In a general conversation about
school matters a few days ago,
the writer heard no less a person
than Chancellor A. A. Kincannon
of the State University, state in
the most positive terms. that he
favored the old blue back spell
Ter for the children of Mississip-
pi- that he had never seen a
speller to equal it. In the crowd
were several ex-school principals
and they all gave a hearty assent
to Mr.. Kincannon's declaration.
It is to be hoped that this senti-
ment will gather force enough
to overwhelm the next commits
sion appointed to adopt school
books for the State. and not on
ly compel them to take the blue
back speller, but adopt several
other more sane and sensible
books in lieu Of the book on com
position and a few others which
the last aggregation put upon a
patient and suffering public. ~
Grenada Sentinel.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-23
WHEAT
IN MISSISSIPPI
Vicksburr Evening Post

In several communities up in
the northeastern part Of the
state of Mississippi where the
soil conditions are favorable the
farmers are engaged in wheat
g owing this year, and if their
experiment proves successful
they will not worry over the
price of flour during the next
year. or manifest any concern
Over Patterns corner Of the mar
ket in Chicago.
In Choctaw county an associ-
alton of farmers was formed
last autumn and a pledge signed
to devote a certain acreage to
wheat. According to reports
from that section, the farmers
all have good stands, and ar
rangements are being made to
build a -four mill for the grind.
ing of the crop.
There are several counties in
northern and northeastern Mis-
sissippi where. according to the
agricultural experts, wheat can
be successfully grown, and. the
present movement is one of the
most significant features of the
campaign for crop diversified
ton that has been so earnestly
waged in the state during the
past two years.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-23
"Fooling" the Farmers

In his inaugural message
President Taft went far out of
his way in an attempt to bunco
the farmers of America when he
stated the tariff should protect
the products of the farm, the
mine and the factory"
The farm is to be his especial
interest, and the downtrodden
tiller of the soil is to have all the
help that thru Mr.. Taft a bene.
fcent Republican tariff can vouch
safe.
Mr.. Taft does not say in his
message that a few years ago a
benevolent Republican congress
without being even so much as
asked by the farmers or any of
their representatives placed a
tariff tax on almost every agri.
cultural product. No sensible
living man ever believed then nor
does he now that the farmer
needed any such protection for
he did not, and does not now.
The agricultural products of other
countries could not compete with
the products raised by our own
American farmer, for his pre-
ducts underSell all those of any
other country in the markets of
the world. Why, then, is it not
to be expected that they will not
be able to do the same thing in
our home market?
But here is the niger in the
woodpile. When that benevo-
lent Republican Congress i'm
posed this tariff on the American
farmer they were looking after
the interests" They knew
that they had passed this uneed-
ed legislation they could go to
the American farmer and say to
him that now as they had pro-
tected him (the farmer) from
foreign competition, they felt
justified in protecting the in
terests" from foreign competi
tion-and they did. They have
protected them SO safely and so
well that now they ere so power
full that the coneressof the Uni :
ed States, which created them,
can no longer control them. This
was the game wherein the Amer
lean farmer was protected"
Mr.. Taft may fool a few farm.
ers, but he will not fool many.
Once in awhile a green goods or
a lightning rod peddler may turn
a trick with them, but he would
be more dense than the lowliest
squatter who believes that the
tariff in any way helps or protects
the products of his labor. st.
Joseph Observer.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-23
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Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas,
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Very low round trip rates to Los
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California account Convention National
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Order of Elks and National Encamp-
ment Grand Army Republic, tickets on
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October 31st., 1909. For rates and
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Round trip rates to Louisville KY ac-
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Frisco $l2. TO-
Round tripfates to Jackson Miss,
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Goth, and 21st.. good until April 23rd !,
fare via Frisco $8.65.
Round trip rates to Atlanta Ca. via
Frisco account American Association of
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and GOTH, good until June 25th fare
$11.10.
Round trip rates to Louisville KY.
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For further particulars, call on
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The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-23

Ny photographs are both artistic and
permanent. They will stand the test
j. w. ZONES