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The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-07-17
CENTRAL LABOR UNION.
A Short Session Gets Away with a
Lot of Business.


The Central Labor Union met Tues
day evening and got away with a
soodly bunch of business in good
time. 1t was unanimously agreed
that the body go on record against a
parade Labor Day and in favor of
general outing. A committee was
also appointed to arrange for a the
atrical benefit Another committee
was authorized to go ahead and Sc
cure two hundred members to an
organization with a view to meeting
more than half way the promoters of
the labor headquarters" idea
Several new delegates were obli-
gated and collection of $3.50 taken
up for the benefit of the striking hat
tiers. Rev. Mr.. Zenor, fraternal dele
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-07-17

in the amateur teams of the state.
who can hit a 165 clip of a score of
amateur pitchers who can win seven
games out of eight. and I've got line
on short stops enough to equip a dozen
leagues. 1 can not understand, after
having all this dope given me- why
any one should conceive the idea that
ball players are scarce
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-07-17

The regular "fan"-the fan" who
pays his good money to see every
game. and who has no fayorites to
plays inclined TO the belief that a
change of policy as regards the treat
ment of the players might help things
some. There has been altogether too
much coddling. too much excusing. too
much boosting of individuals, with
view to helping them catch on in a
big league" The result of all this
sort of thing is too frequent grand
standing" at times when every in
terest of the game demanded that the
players forget that there is such
thing as people in the seats, Ii will
not do to longer say that luck is
breaking against us" That is an old
story. And the old timers at the
game only laugh when they are asked
TO study the score for proof of the as
sertion. Some scoring is joke.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-07-17

The transfer of the ownership of
the Lincoln franchise is by no means
a matter of regret Guy Green. who
made such a wonderful financial sue
cess of the Green's Indian team,
found the management of lot OF
white players a somewhat different
prcposition There is a very preVa-
lent opinion that Mr.. Green did not
hit it of weli'' with some of the
PLAYERS. and as result there was q
lack of harmony that was evidenced
in the percentage table. But Lincoln's
low standing is not wholly due TO lack
of individual effort on the part of the
players-although no one who regular
ly attends the games can conseien-
tiously declare that the players have
done their best II is stated that Mr.,
Green has cleared up over $4,000 with
the team to the date he sold it. When
one considers the number of games
lost by rain. and other drawbacks. one
must admit that this offers one mighty
good reason for Lincoln's low standing
in the table. A little more attention
TO giving the people what they pay
for. even at the risk of letting loose
of a piece of money. would have re-
suited in strengthening of the team,
Instead of letting go of some of this
profit Mr.. Green conSeated himself.
seemingly. with picking up an oeca-
sional amateur pitcher or taking a
cast-off from some other team in the
league. While he was pursuing this
policy other managers were letting sc
of their money in efforts TO strengthen
their teams
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-07-17
a BLOW BELOW TIE eEIT.

Young man. said the Successful
Old Guy Il started as = cierk on
three dollars a veek and today
cwn the business
4 know answered the Young
Chap. but they have cash registers
in all the stores now
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-07-17

And il is high time. too. that Man
aser Fox give about fifteen of his col
leagues a couple of hypodermic inlec-
tions Of ginger and make them get
out ON the coaching lines, One might
see a half-dozen games on the home
grounds without seeing or hearing any
evidence TO prove that Lineoln's ball
team is not made up of bunch of
nsutes. While visiting teams put men
out on the coaching lines and raise
particular thunder. Lincoln's players
remain glued 10 their seats as tight
as a hired man TO the shade of tree
when the boss farmer isn't around.
Manager Fox was first up the other
aay. and he actually had TO turn to
the plAyers' bench and growl; Get
ap on first there, some of you fellows
and set into the game, Then David
son smoled 10 the coaching lines and
for - couple OF minutes made almost
as much noise as cat in cotton slip
pers walking across velvet carpet
That sort of spirit does not win ball
games. II there is no one on the
team who can set out on the eoachins
lines and make noise like fat mar
falling through drug store window
Managers Despair and Stoner ough
to hire some leasher~iunSed "fan, pa
him in uniform and set him 10 going
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-07-17

What puts more ginger into a game
than nifty coachinge After YOU ans
wer that question for yourself just ask
yourself how many of the Lincoln
team sit on the bench and make a
noise like clam. Ever see Thomas
out on the coaching lines He is com
edian enough while in the field. and
he could put life into the game if he
got out on the line. But he does not.
Ever see Jude out theree Or Wald-
ron. or when when one of the Lin
coin team does get out on the coach
ing lines do you ever hear him to any
appreciable extents One good coacher
like that funny man from Wichits
would be worth more to the Lincoln
team right now than first-class pitch
err
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-07-17

individually and collectively became
prime favorires with the thearer zsers
of the city. and Mrs Jess Fulton add
ed new laureIs TO those she has al
ready gained Mrs Fufron-s friends
equal in number the theater patrons
OF the city and her exceptionally
good work has been the means OF add
ing materially to the number OF peo-
pie who regularly attend the saez-sr-
Every body hopes that the company
in its entirety viii De re-enzzsed for
the coming season
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-07-17

Say. We might put the grandstand
on the south side. turn the field t'other
side to. and see if it wouldn't reverse
this luck we hear SO much about
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-07-17

gate from the ministerial union, was
present and made talk that Won
him hearty applause
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-07-17

Last Saturday evening the Fulton
Stock company closed the season at
the Lyric. the season having lasted
for fully nine months During this
long engagement some of the very
best of the modern dramas were pre-
sented. and always in = manner to
meet with the hearty approval of the
people. The members OF the company,
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-07-17

The State Journal takes a back
hand Svipe at Governor ShaIIenberzer
because he refused 20 sign a con
tract leasing the convicrs TO a gar
ment making firm from ST Louis and
then signed a contract for additional
eonviets for the broom factory In ~
fusing TO stand for the garment max
ing deal Governor ShaIIenberger ex-
pressly mentioned the broom contract
and said that while ne would oppose
putting convict labor into eompexi-icn
with free labor along any further lines
the damage to the free broom makers
had already been done and = contract
was already in existence Therefore,
he would recognize the broom crr-
tract but further than that he would
not go This may not meet with the
appreciation of the Journal but II does
meet with the appreciation OF honest
workingmen who are trying 10 make
living fc- themselves and families.
and with that Governor SaaIsenbsrge-
is doubtless content
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-07-17

I've been helping manage the team
for about ten days now said Don Des
pain Saturday, and already I have
been asked to keep an eye on some
thing Ike seventeen hundred corners
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-07-17

A number of unions have selected
their Labor Day committeeman. and
the first meeting was held last night
(Fridayl at the office of the labor
commissioner Unions that have not
vet selected their committeeman are
requested TO do so at once The com
mittee will meet regularly from now
on until after Labor Day
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-07-17

There is more than one fan who
Is Of the opinion that there are about
nine too many woald,ee home run
hitters en- the team. and not nearly
enough hitters who are content to hit
the ball Just hard enough TO get
them to first- Ii is SwfuiiS sweet, no
doubt. TO hear the pla0dits OF the
multitude when one swats the ball up
against the back Aeld fence. but piaa-
dts Cor that sort of thing are becom'
ing woenally scarce these days, but
there is a discoaragingly large mum
Der OF woald,he home runs that arch
up into heaven like rainbow and
gently descend into the waiting hands
of opposing fielders> A few mors
singles and few less attempts te
drive the bail throagh the blue dome
wSald help amazingly
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-07-17

The new management of the Lincoln
team will be backed up in its every
legitimate attempt to strengthen the
team by the acquisition of new play
ers. but there are those who insist that
the first thing needed is to convince
some of the men already on the salry
list that they'll have to brace up if
they continue to connect with the en-
velope, Its all right to holler against
knockers" but even the most persis-
tent and consistent booster loses
heart when he coughs up half a ducaI
every day to see games lost by WOODY
playing and futile swipes at the horse
hide. Give US n rest ON this -weak
pitching staff' dope and get busy with
the amiable gentlemen behind the
pitchers
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-07-17

Haven't we had about enough eX-
cuses for failures to win gamess And
isn't it about time to have it under
stood that the people who pay their
good money to see ball games are en-
titled TO something more than individ-
ual "grandstanding" and friendlr eff
forts to boost into the big leagues?
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-07-17

We've had the luck gag spring often
enough. We've had a surfeit of ID
ing the ump." If we could have one
fifth as many hits as we've had eN-
cuses we'd be at the top of the per-
centage table. The faithful fans
are not demanding the impossible,
Where is there another city in the
Western league that would have con.
tinued such royal support of a per
sistent tailend teamr But the loyal
fans" are going to demands they
have a right to demand-that this ex
cuse business stop and little more
effort made to win games despite hard
luck and his jumps"
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-07-17

The International Typographical
Union is engaged in some strenuous
organization work in Nebraska juss
now State Organizer Fisher of O-a-
aha is visiting different parts o. the
state with a view TO interesting eozs-
petent printers in the organization
and the indications are that in a few
months Nebraska viii have several
more Typographical Uniens-
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-07-17

Timothy Sedgeyfck- the York print
with the state printing board In the
days gone by, made the first delivery
last Monday of the biennial report
of the state superintendent Of public
instruction He delivered Fifty copies
of the 1.e00 ordered Sedxeviek Is
only five months behind time and IL
he is penalized as the Law provides he
viii be in debt to the state Accord
ing to precedent. however. he VIII get
his money.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-07-17

Johnnie Dugan. the printer umpire.
couldn't last. Dugan's health failed
him at the beginning of the season
and he had to so back east He missed
a mighty good time by not umpiring a
series in Lincoln. for the printer boys
had framed up reception for him
that would have warmed the cookies
of his Irish heart Here's hoping he
can set into the game next season.
The greatest ball game of the sea
SON will be pulled off at the fair
grounds some time soon. The east
end of the state house is going TO play
the west end. The state board oi
health viii umpire the game and Major
Birkner will be on hand with his hos
pital corps and the red cross am5u
lance.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-07-17

Sam DeNedry. editor of the Wash
ington Trades Unionisr- and = degs-
gate to the Trades and Labor Coun-
ell from the union of his craft has
been deprived of tie deleSzresnip bv
the president OF the union on the
ground that he IS TOO RADICAL Per-
haps he is a radical but his radical
ism is of the type that meant some
thing when conservatives Of the craft
were whimperfng For Gods sake
don't start anything or well lose what
we've already gained His Is the rad
icalism that accomplishes things while
conservatism is looking for ways and
means to dodge responsibility Ir was
the radical in Columbia typographical
Union who took the bull by the horns
and kept the big government prinrery
in line while the conservatives we're
trembling in their boots and afraid
to sweat a hair Wed rather De the
radical deprived of a deiegateship than
the president Of the union that sag him
back
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-07-17

Whoever has the concession AZ tie
baseball park is playing a losing game
by not looking a little more carefully
to the label About three time out Of
five the boys who go around with the
cigars flash the -scab- article. and as
a result the hundreds Of unfcn men
who attend the game pass them up
Last Saturday a bunch of Z dozen
printers sat in the bIeachers and n
couple of them made a bet of the ci-
gars for the bunch that q certain
play would be made The loser called
three different boys with cigars and
none of them had the union goods
As result the bet was not paid until
the printers got up town and could get
hold of union-made cigars
Douglas Island news., 1909-12-15
TREADWELL TOPICS

The launch Mabel, which sank dur ing the gales of last week, was raised and taken to dry dock for repairs.
 The masquerade ball to be given by the mechanical departments of the Treadwell, Bullion and Mexican mines ia conjunction with the machine shop and foundry, promises to be the event of the winter. It will be held in the Natatorium on New Years night and every person is invited Admission will be free with the proviso that every man entering the hall will have to wear a mask or will not be admitted. Master Mechanic Bennett asserts that even if President Taft came without a mask he would not be allowed in the hall, and he is going to be at the door to see that the rule is enforced. There will be frst.class music and lots of soft drinks and all the old-time dances will be danced so as to give the old folks a a chance. Paul Peterson is going to be in charge of the floor, and everyone who knows Paul will join with me in saying that he is the right man in the right place. Be sure and come and put on costume and help She boys make this the banner dance of winter.
 Mrs. Fred Hebert is visiting her parents in Juneau.
 MT. and Mrs. Tom Judson have re- turned from California and will reside on Treadwell Heights.
 John Reid of the foundry force had his finger crushed on Monday by a piece of scrap iron.
 The show at the Club on Saturday night was attended by large crowd and verybody enjoyed themselves.
 The funeral of Vidak Raicevich, who died at Treadwell, was held on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased was mem- ber of the Servian Slavonic Harmony society and was buried by that order. The Treadwell band was in attendance.
 The bOilermakers are busily erecting the new oil tank at the electric light plant
 Mark Smith is highly elated at the success of his ne8 down.draft brass furnace.
 The regular meeting of the Treadwell fire department was postponed last Wednesday evening to give the mem bers a chance to go to the Natatorium and hear the delegate from Alaska tell She public that what he said about Treadwell was mistake.
 It is reported in dancing circles that the boys are going to give dance in the Club Xmas night.
Douglas Island news., 1909-12-15
Fresh cream at Turner's.

Rev. l.. H. Pederson, who at one time followed bis profession in Douglas, has gone on the road with a picture show calculated to advertise the merits of the Seward route to the Iditarod.
 The troubles of the Popovich family culminated Saturday, when Judge Cushman granted a divorce to Dan Popovich, who was also awarded the custody of the child. Dan will place the boy in sisters home for boys near Vancouver.
 News came last week of the death of Mrs. Sam Lucas, on Thursday, at Vic toria. Mrs. Henry Erie, who was at the bedside, will bring the body to Ju- Neau, where it will be buried by the side of her husband, who died some thing over year ago.
 Mail sent south on the Cottage City wil} reach Sound points before Christ. mas. It is the last boat. There will be a great rush, and patrons of the post office are warned to mail all registered packages before next Saturday to iu- sure their delivery. Don't delay. If you register your package early there is no chance of it not going.
 When you get up tomorrow morNing, start off right; if you're grumpy when you arise, you'll be grumpy all day. I've known people to start wrong and go wrong all their lives. That's bad! If you'll get up tomorrow morning and start off right you'll have an easy mind, a clear conscience and a good chance . of success all day. Start off wrong and vour mind will be worried and harassed, your conscience troubled and your health impaired. Start right-then you'll be right! Take my word for it aud BUY your XMAS GOODS FROM ELMER E. SMITH, the Front Street Druggist.
 A business meeting of the congrega tiou of the Congregational church was held last Sunday evening after the reg. uIar services. A society was formed to look after the business of the church, and a finance committee was appointed as follows: Mrs. Chas. Jones, Mrs. L. D. Carpenter, Mrs John Richards, Dr.. W. E. Stoft and Wm. H. Boyle Chas Jones was elected clerk; John ChristOe, treasurer; and Miss Edna Carpenter assistant treasurer and collector for Treadwen The committee will meet during the week and report progress at the meeting to be held next Sunday eVeuing.
Douglas Island news., 1909-12-15

C1TY BAKERY PRICES of Bread are as follows: Stores, boarding houses and restaurants, 15 loaves for Sl; retail cus- toners, 12 loaves for S1. Our bread is always fresh, clean and sweet.
 GEORGE RIEDr.
Douglas Island news., 1909-12-15

Orders for Ice Cream or Fresh Cream left with the Douglas Candy Kitchen delivered any place on the Island. Homemade candy speciality. Phone AT. Sweet Tulip Cones.
Douglas Island news., 1909-12-15

House
 Christmas Presents at the Douglas News Depot.
 A world of post cards at the McDon- ald Novelty HoGse.
 Dr. J. Heu5ner went up to Haines on She steamer Jefferson.
 The mem bers of the petit jury have been excused until jan. 3.
 Iron Beds, Springs ana mattresses a large variety-at jensens.
 Mir. w. E. farrell IS back at his work after short tSssle with grip.
 Singing, talking and moving pictures at the Log Cabin every night.
 Mrs. C. NJ. Spores was among the lief gerson passengers for the Sound
 When buying Christmas supplies re- mem Der the Douglas News Depot.
 Miss Pearl Mackie has been ill for several days at her home iu Treadwell.
 Mrs. c. W. Osgood continues to i'm prove, and is DO longer confined to her home.
 The Santa Ana uuloaded something like 200 tons of coal at the Douglas wharf Sunday.
 Tom Uatom was a passenger on the Jefferson for the Sound to spend the holiday season.
 If you want box of Cigars for Christmas pres ent, go to the Mcdonald Novelty House.
 Mrs. Ida Lindbeck will be a passen- ge ron the Cottage City for visit to Astoria, Oregon.
 Miss Annie Maseth, who has been ill, has resumed her duties as assistant in the Juneau postottice.
 Mrs. Frank Carter was taken sud- denly ill Monday, but at the present writing is much improved.
 Mrs. Fred Purinton, formerly em ployed at the American Lunch Room, has taken position with Mrs. John Feusi.
 What shall the present be?-agitates many minds just now. \ call at the Douglas News Depot may answer tue question.
 II. R. Elliott was visiting friends on on DODCIas Island Sunday. He re- turned to his home in Seattle via the Str. Jefferson.
 x. J. Emory, representative of the Wenatchee Orchard Bonds company arrived on the JeReIson, along with lot of fine looking apples.
 DIED-The infant daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Purdy died Monday. Funeral services were held this after noon at the Lutheran church.
 Hart Schaffuer < Marx clothes is what we are selling. They are too well known to discuss their merits. You ought to see them. P. H. Fox.
 Harry Malone, one of the popular apeddlers" of Southeastern Alaska has been appointed deputy clerk of the U. $. court for the First division.
 Yauco Terzich, walking delegate for the Western Federation of Miners, is preparing to take his departure for the States. His family will accompany him.
 Marion Titterington, a former Doug las boy, came up from the Sound on the Jefferson on business trip. He will remain in Douglas for couple of weeks
 The 4. L, U. ball Friday night was we'll attended, and good music, happy crowd o2 dancers and a good floor con- spired to make St most joyous cc- easion-
 Just arrived, for Xmas trade, a lovely abatch" of the much sought after %Elsie Janis" Capes. We only have limited number and they are dandies-an ideal Xmas gift. P H. Fox.
 Two natives, Sam Goldstein and George Howard, picked up row boat, filled with ice, about 30 miles south of Douglas. The boat bears the marks of the government lighthouse service. The proper claimant may have the boat upon payment of $50.
 
 Miss Irene Mcdonald has opened up @The Mcdonald Novelty House." next
Douglas Island news., 1909-12-15
The Douglas Island News.
THE LOCAL FIELD.

"I1l not easily ofennd
 Nor be easily offended: What's amiSS I'll try to mend Aud endure what cant be mcnded.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-13
WEEKEND PARTIES
ARE SCORED BY
CLERIC
MARKED BY OUTDOOR SPORTS
SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND
GAMBLING AT NIGHT, DECLARES
DR.. G. K. MCCLURE.

Weekend parties where boys and
girls spend Sunday in playing games,
cards and dancing, the home where
the bible is not read. and the desecra-
ton OF the Sabbath generally was
condemned by the Rev. James G. K
Mcclure, dean OF Mccormick TheolOgi
cal seminary. Chicago. IN his address
AT thc MONDAY Lenten services In the
Detroit opera house. Friday.
DR. Mcclure spoke on The outward
helps 10 the spiritual life, and In the
course OF his remarks said that these
outward helps are the church, the
bible. the Sabbath and the home. he
declared that one or the saddest feat
ures of the present time is that strong
men are apart from the church.
The church needs them and they
need the church." DR.. Mcclure said
The bible Is given to make us per
feet men. To fit us to go out into life
and do that which will benefit human
ity The story OF Jonah tells us today
10 love our fellow men. There Is not
one thing gone from the bible"
The speaker deprecated the fact
that the bible is not seen in the home
at present as 1t was "A half century
ago. and said that IL must come back !:
that every question OF business and So
ciety can be settled by the bible.
To illustrate how the Sabbath is