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The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-04-29
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

State of West Virginia., Kanawha
county SIS:
At rules held in the Clerks Office of
kanawha county, on the first Monday i'll
the month of April 1909.
NJ. Z. Draffin, Plaintiff
VS.. In Chancery No. 2oSS.
w. p. Draffin. Defendant
THE object of this suit is to obtain
divorce from the bond of matri1nonyl
This day came the plaintiff by her at
torncy; and on her motion, and it APP
pearing by an affidavit filed. that the de
PENDANT w. P. Draffin, is non-re-
sident of this state, it is ordered that he
do appear within one month after the
date of the first publiucation hereof,
and do what is necessary to protect his
interest in this suit
TeSte: IRA H. NORTHEASTERN Clerk
&. K. ROBERTSON Sol.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-04-29
PATRONIZE YOUR FRIENDS.

The Labor Argus makes a
special call upon'its readers to pat
ronize it's advertisers, as their sup
port makes possible for us to en-
gage our efforts in your behalf,
and we are firm advocates of
reciprocity, it is needless to say
that those whose names do not an
pear in appeal for your trade will
scarcely expect you to distribute
your patronage to them, and there
fore failing to recognize The Labor
Argus as a medium for reaching a
valuable contingent in business ex-
change, they must measure their
volume of business from this source
by their lack of appreciation of the
facilities offered in our columns for
their benefit. The labor classes
have the right to expect and de-
mand full recognition of all their
requirements through the columns
OF their publication, and to this
end The Labor Argus proposes to
devote its untiring energies and
shall appreciate full recognition
of our endeavors on the part of
those who realize our devotion to
their interests, welfare and bene-
fit. Believing that in fair ex-
change arises equal justice, results
alone Will enable us to fix the
gauge of our measurements. When
making purchases of our adver-
tisers don't fail to call attention
to the fact that you saw their ad
vertisement in The Labor Argus.
1t will do us much good and show
the advertisers that you are sin,
cere in the labor movement.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-04-29
UNIoNIsTs DUTY.

A great many men join the union
and pay their dues-after they
have done that they feel that they
have performed all that is neces-
sary, and In fact, have done thei1
whole part. When you have join
the union and paid your dues your
duties to your organization have
just begun. Your first duty should
be to be present at every meeting
OF your local; you will then hear
what many other union men are
doing; you will learn what firms
are falr to organized labor; you
Will learn where to spend your
money in order to benefit yourself
and all other union men. Then
there is broader duty which you
owe to every organized body, and
now comes the important part
the union label. That a manufact.
urer has put the ,'label on his goods
and he offers them to you at price
no higher than any other high
grade article. You buy it when
you need it and so discbarg one
of the duties you owe to labor or
CARNATIONS in the broad sense of
the word; then you help your
brother and have a right to expect
him to help you in return.
This, brothers, is what the union
label is fora distinguishing mark
between the fair and the unfair,
and the union label is the greatest
weapon that the union mechanic
has. 1t is a strike preventer and
If every member of labor organi-
cations would insist on having the
union label OH every thing he buys
we would soon find that strikes
and lockouts would be a thing of
the past.
Just bear in mind that when
you demand the union label on the
goods which you buy some loyal
trade unionist is demanding the
union label on the goods, which
you produce, and thus we find that
the little union label, unnoticed
and uncalled for at the present
time by so very many, becomes at
once rectifier of many evils and a
blessing to trade. unionism in
general
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-04-29
WEALTH ONLY THOUGHT.

'In the sweat of thy face shalt
thou eat bread, till thou return
unto the ground.'
Many times we have pondered
over the above and wondered if
the congregations of our fashion
able churches ever gave it thought.
No the people who dwell in man
sions and go to their churchs be
decked with jewels and finery in
handsome carriages ever think
during the course of the sermon
whose sweat maintains them in
their pomp and splendor? DO they
ever think of the misery and suffer
ing it cost women and children?
Do they ever think of the slavery
it causes in the West Virginia
hills, where those who produce the
wealth are ''guarded' by lawless
men and ruled with the Win
chestere Do they ever think of
the women and children who are
thrown upon the public highways
because the husband and father re
fuses to submit to the tyranny an i
oppression of those who refuse to
obey the teachings of their Maker!
No. We cannot believe they do.
Else they would not think that a
few pieces of silver dropped into
the contribution box and donations
for churches and libraries would
atone for the misery and suffering
caused by their mad desire to
secure untold wealth and riches.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-04-29
TIME FOR ACTION.

The Mine Workers Organization
in West Virginia is now facing the
greatest crisis in its history. The
coal barons of the s'scabn fields,
with the assistance of all the other
labor hating sources are making a
combined attack upon the organi-
cation and resorting to every
method known to the s'guard'
promoting system to wipe trade
unionism out of existence in this
State, They have spies and
trouble breeders in every mining
camp who are busy spreading all
kinds of stories and slanderous at
tackS upon the officials in an en-
deavor to stir up discomfort among
the men.
The situation in a nut shall il
simply that organized labor in
West Virginia is now engaged in
finish fight and should receive
the hearty cooperation and as
sistaDce from all the union men
throughout the country in the
fight to establish trade unionism in
the "Little Mountain State. -
The International Organizations
who have unions here or prospects
for the establishment of them
should now come to the rescue
with financial aid and place or.
ganizers in the field to aid the
struggling workers in their efforts
to secure firm foothold.
This is the most opportune time
i'll the states history to organize,
as the men are thoroughly aroused
by the inhuman conditions that
have been heaped upon them and
IT given the proper assistance by
the organizeds forces of. the country
can and will win the state over to
union column, but if the opportun.
ity is let slip and the organizations
are wiped out of existence the
chance of a life time will be lost
and it will be years before a foot
hold can ever be secured again.
If the international bodies of the
country are sincere in their desire
to organize West Virginia now is
the time for them to assist in
bringing about that enc.
The time has arrived for action.
Talk cuts no ice in organizing
unions in West Virginia unless
backed by action.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-04-29
THURSDAY, APRIL %, 1909.
LABOR'S WATCHWORD,

We '1iU stand by Onr friends anil
administer u ainginy rebuke to men
or parties ,ChO are either indifferent,
negligent or hostle, and, 'ohenccct OPP
portnmity affords, secure the election
Of intelligent, honest, earnest hades-
unionists ,oith, unbiemiShed, paid uL
union cards IN their possession.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-04-29

The union men in the Kanawha
Valley who want to see the Mine
W orkerS grow and prosper should
pay but little attention to people
who profess to know more about
the organization than the officers
or members of the union who have
spent their lives in the Valley.
Beware of union disrupters.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-04-29

If every union man in West
Virginia would put his shoulder
to the wheel and do his duty the
state will be organized regardless
of the many influences being
brought to bear to defeat the
undertaking. Unity of action and
purpose cannot be swept aside.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-04-29
ArcadeDrug Store
O. Q. Older, Prop.
Charleston, w. Va.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

State of West Virginia, Kafiawha
county. SIS:
AT Rules held in the Clerks Office of
the Circuit Court of Kanawha County
OH the first Monday in the month or
April 1909.
o. E. Vancamp, Plaintiff,
VS.. In Chancery No. 2Io7,
Ellinor Eancainp, Defendant.
(The object of this suit is to obtain a
divorce from the bonds of natrimony. J
This day came the plaintiff by his
attorney; and on his melton, and it APP
pearing by affidavit filed, that the de-
PENDANT Ellinor Nancamp is non-resi-
dent of this State, it is ordered that she
do appear within one month after the
date of the first publication hereof, and
do what IS necessary TO protect her in
tcreSt in this suit
Teste: IRA II. MoTTEsHERD, Clerk
F.lE. ROBERTSON. Sol.4,.s ,,,~,. .
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-04-29
NOTICE TO TAKE DISPOSITIONS

To Eleanor Nancamp, Take Notice:
That on the 9th day Of May, A. D.
1909, between the hours of 9 o'clock a..
III. and p. III. at the law Office of F.. l..
Robertson in the City of iCharleston,
County of Kanawha State of West Vir-
ginia will take3 the deposition of
myself and others, to be read i'll
my behalf in a certain suit inchanCery
now pending in the Circuit court for
the county of kanawha and State of
West Virginia, i'll which 1 am Plaintiff
and you are defendant
If from any cause the taking of said
deposition shall not be commenced or
completed on the day aforesaid, the
same shall be continued from day to day
or from time to time, at the same place,
and between the same hours, until the
same shall be completed.
O. E.Nancaulp by Counsel,
f. Z. ROBERTSON Sol.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-04-29
WHY PAY DUES

How often do we hear union
men say: "What is the use of pay
ing dues to the union, it don't do
me any good :" Yes, what use .
This much, my man: because the
union has made it possible for you
to earn living better by far than
better workmen than you were
able to earn before the union was
formed. You simply don't know
conditions of twenty years ago,
and if you do it is because some
one told you, not because you
suffered the ha1dships which be-
set labor in those days. Prices,
hours, wages, sanitary conditions,
half days or whole days Off were
unknown then. Closing all day
on holidays would have been a
drop from heaven. The handful
who started the union and made
it possible for you to enjoy such
benefits AS we have attained get no
more than you do, but they paid
the price while you enjoy the
fruits of their efforts.
Why pay dues to your union ?
In order that you may keep the
benefits which others in days gone
by gained for you.
In order that you may take YOUR
place in the world Of labor which
is yours by right.
In order that your skill shall
give you recognition.
In order that civilization adj
vances You will advance with it
and be enabled to enjoy the privi
leges which increased civilization
brings.
In order that the thousand and
one benefits that you derive every
day may not be taken from YOU
and the trade as whole forced
backward in place of forward.
cHundreds, yea thousands, of
arguments are at hand why you
should not alone keep up your
union, but improve it as well.
Not one single, solitary reason
can you give why you should not
keep it up.
Your argument that it does YOU
no good is groundless, foolish and
asinine.
If 1T were not for organized labor
the workingmen and women of to-
day would be serfs, if not actual
slaves.
Organized labor compels the
recognition which individual
efforts could not accomplish. Its
very existence is the bar which has
separated us from the grasping
greed which evolution would have
forced upon white and black alike
If restraining hand had not ap.
peared. Study the history of
Greece and Rome. and YOU will
find an exact opposite at the finish
You pay few cents per month
that is true. Your actual benefits
amount to dollars per week. not
even thinking of the monetary
benefits which our union allows.
Let US tell you why we are in
terested in the labor question
Not simply because of the long
hours of labor; not simply because
of a specific oppression of class
We Sympathize with the sufferers
there. We are ready to fight or
their side. But we look out upor
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-04-29

Many political debts will be
paid the faithful with ''buv''-
partisan plums in the near future.
No politics in the new charter.
oh. no.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-04-29

Georgia has ended her. convict
lease system. If the West Nir-
glnla wage slaves could be similar
~ rescued from the tyranny of the
"guard' system what Il shout
would go up to heaven.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-04-29

Read the advertisements in this
issue and remember them when
making your purchases. Patron
ize these who patronize you.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-04-29

Union men should insist more
strongly for the label in the hat
now than ever before.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-04-29
SOLEMN DUTY.

The first duty of the members Of
trades unions is to select their hes,
and most able men for officers and
then back them up. If they dc
this their officers will be developed
by the opportunities they will
have in coming in contact with the
employers and others. Every
! month they serve will broaden
their field of wisdom, add to their
experience and increase their use
fnli}sss to those whom they repre-
sent: When they have demon
strated their honesty, ability and
sincerity their advice should be
given most careful consideration.
Unjust criticism and senseless
kicking do more to tear down the
organization than any other
method of attack and causes many
good officers to retire from a
position where long hours and
hard battles are paid for with
small salary and abuse from the
chronic knockers. Those who
knock the most and clamor for the
places loudest are usually the
least fitted for the position, but
usually pound the good men the
hardest.
If you want your union to be
progressive and thought well of,
speak well of it yourself. If you
want your officers to be successful
In their attempts to better your
condstiors and upbuild your or
ganization, encourage them and
speak well of them to others. If
at the end of their terms, YOU are
dissatisfied with their work, vote
for some one else who is better
qualified, but during their term of
office, for the unions sake, and
for your own and your families
sake, give them every possible en-.
engagement and assistance.
Stop your knocking and be men
and get on the firing line and do
your duty and carry out your OBJ.
legation.
After three days of hard work
last week the Miners Convention
adopted a policy for their guidance
until next April which they deem
ed for the best interest OF all and it
now behooves every member Of the
organization to Stand by the de-
cision of the majority and lend
their aid and assistance in carry
ing it to successful issue. There is
no time or place in the movement
In West Virginia for sulkers and
knockers, get on the firing line and
work for the success of the or.
ganization.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-04-29

See announcement and appea
on the Second page of this issue.
Holbrook argus., 1909-08-17

Captian Chas. E. Perkins has been ordered to execute a survey in the pine timber country along the north boundry of the w. M. Indian Reservation near Fort Apache and will proceed there in short time. While her husband IS engaged in the field Mrs. Per kins will visit near there at the home ranch of her brother-in-law, MT. c. F. Perkins. At this time of the year the climate is delight ful in that section of Arizona and later on there Is an abundance of large game of all kinds.-No- gales Oasis.
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A number of our citizens at tended the funeral of the late A. F. McAllister at Winslow Sun day. Among whom were: w. H. Clark, w. B. Cross, Dan DiveI- bess, John Connors and Jos. F. Woods, wife and two sons, Mrs. Harris, mother of Mrs. Woods and Lloyd C. Henning.
Holbrook argus., 1909-08-17

Last Thursday morning at his residence here, Alexander F. Me Allister, one of the oldest and most respected citizens in Maya jo County passed away.
 Monday he complained of heart trouble and Or. D. C. Brown was called in who prescribed for him. His heart continued to grow worse until the end.
 By his bedside were his patient loving wife and daughter. Mer- sey Hass, who watched for the ftful spark.
 The body was prepared and sent to Winslow, where the funer- al was held Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock in the Opera House, under the auspices of the Benevo- lent and Protective Order of Elks assisted by the Order of Owls, the deceased being a mem- Der of both organizations. He also was member of the Arizo- Pioneers.
 The pall-bearers were w. H.. Clark and Will Scorse of Hol- brook; T. J. Hesser, o. B. Sutton, Dr C. L Hathaway and Wm. J. Burke of Winslow.
 Mir. w. P. Geary delivered an eloquent eulogy, and spoke very feelingly ot the moral attributes of the deceased and bestowed much praise upon the dead hero, gaving a synopsis of his past life, of which the following is taken:
 Mr. McAllister was born in the shadow ot Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pa., February IT, 194O, grew to young manhood in that city. At an early age followed the sea. He finally en- tered a law office, but his studies were interrupted by President Lincoln's call for volunteers.
 He served the short enlistment period and immediately re-enlist- ed i'll the 69th Pennsylvania aud
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Providence Has Uttered "69" and His Earthly
 Career Is Ended

In Politics he was a Democrat of the old school and adhered closely to the policy of that par ty. Possibly no person had a wider and more loyal circle of friends. His keen intellect and genial smile endeared him to all with whom he came in contact. Expressions of regret regarding his demise are heard on all sides. Mr. McAllister was particularly proud of his Arizona citizenship and regarded Winslow as his home.
 In county affairs he will be sad ly missed as the administration of the Recorders office during his regime has been of a superior de gree of excellence.
 The floral offerings were nu- merous and beautiful. Among those who contributed were: MT. and Mrs. T. J. lesser, Miss Julia and Mrs. J. F. Mahoney, and Mir. and Mrs. P. Henderson. Albuquerque Nest No. 1O77, Order of Owls, contributed a beautiful wreath. The floral offerings of both organizations, which he was a member of, showed the high esteem in which he vas held by his fellow members.
 The singing of the quartette was solumn and impressive and brought tears to the eyes ofmany.
 Out of respect to Alex. F. Me Allister deceased, our county officers and citizens in general appropriately draped the court house and hoisted the flag at half mast.
 A large delegation of the two Orders and citizens followed the body to the cemetery where the last sad rites were conducted and the mortal remains of Alex F. McAllister were laid to rest forever
Holbrook argus., 1909-08-17

The proposals for the new school house were opened by the Board Tuesday afternoon. There was only one bid submitted and it called for larger sum than the Board has at its disposal for building purposes.
Holbrook argus., 1909-08-17

served with that regiment thru the entire rebellion. He was wounded in the leg at Balls Bluff but quickly rejoined his comrades and participated in some of the greatest battles of the war.
 He at all times conducted him. self with distinguished bravery and was promoted to the rank of captain. At Gettysburg he lost his left hand and this unftted him for further work as a line officer.
 In 1866 he came west, being employed as quartermaster's clerk and also teaching school at Laramie, Wyoming. Later he was stationed at St. Paul under Gen. Hancock. then commanding the department of Dakota.
 In 1876 he was assigned to Fort Whipple, Arizona, but stopped at Fort Defiance while enroute. at which latter place his oldest daughter was born.
 In 1875 he married the estima- ble lady who now survives him and of that union five children were born, two of whom are still living.
 In 1889 he came to Winslow and was employed in various offices of public trust and taught school for many years.
 At the inception ofthe Spanish American War in 1898 he opened a recruiting office m Winslow and enrolled Navajo County's contri- button to the Rough Riders and McCord's Regiment of Arizona Volunteers.
 In 1900 the people ofthis coun- ty elected him to the office of County Recorder, an office he continuously filled until the day of h1s death.
 He was known to every man, woman and child in Navajo coun- ty and had wide acquaintance throughout the Southwest.
Holbrook argus., 1909-08-17

Miss Grace Smith, accompanied by her mother, arrived here Sat urday morning from Fl Paso. They expect to open up the Clark Hotel as soon as it is given an overhauling in the way of paper ing and painting.
Holbrook argus., 1909-08-17

Fly Knight, foreman of the Long H outfit, has been here this week.
Holbrook argus., 1909-08-17

H. H. Scorse returned from his sheep camps Saturday.
Holbrook argus., 1909-08-17

John G. Freeman of White. river gave a moving picture show at the school house Saturday night to d fair sized audience. The pictures were considered good by those who attended.
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 7 Tuesday on his way to Mesa. Mir. Morrow believes in deversi- he'd investments and is the owner ot a large bunch of cattle and sheep near P1nedale and is now putting in forty acres of oranges near Mesa.-Flagstah Sun.
 Items from the Flagstaff Gem: Miss Mattie Brinkerhoff of Woodruff, Navajo County, is visiting friends at th1s place for some time. She is engaged as one of the teachers of the Wood ruff public school. Roy Cummins and wife left Tuesday for St. Joseph, Navajo county, where they will reside in the future. Mir. Cummins will engage in farming.
 District Court Clerk William B. Woods ot Navajo county, ac- compan1ed by his two small sons, passed through Tuesday bound for the coast to visit relatives. John Pierce, a stockman of Woodruff, Navajo County, ar rived in the city yesterday for a short stay.
Holbrook argus., 1909-08-17

w. H. Datum, industrial agent for the Santa Fe Coast Lines, with headquarters in Los Ange- les, was a visitor in the city yes terday.-Albuquerque Journal.
Holbrook argus., 1909-08-17

Miss Rosa Scorse and Mrs. Woods, mother of w. B. Woods, left Saturday morning for Los Angeles. Miss Scorse will visit there for the next few weeks.
Holbrook argus., 1909-08-17

w. G. Kelly and W.P.Geary came down from Winslow Thursday night as a committee of the Elks to convey the remains of A. F. McAllister to Winslow.