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The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-03-25
MINERS HOLD
OPEN MEETING
Which IS Addressed by Members of Local
Antl-Iuberculosis League-Mar1y Pran1i-
nent Ladies Present-Mrs Ruffner
Speaks.

along practical lines and were
clear and concise. She did not
mlnce matters but forcibly pre-
sented the facts in way that thew
could not be misunderstood. In
closing her remarks she stated to
the delegates that she desired to
turn the meeting into a good old
time Methodist love feast at the
conclusion of the addresses so that
she and her colleagues could be-
come acquainted with them and
exchange IDEAS. In con Guiding
she called on the delegates to each
make talk and give their views
while she passed around through
the audience and presented them
with a double red cross badge.
Ex-Governor w. NJ. o. Dawson.
was the next speaker and made an
interesting and instructive ad.
dress. Hc complimented the
miners upon the interest tbey had
taken In the cause. He quoted
several authorities on the subject
and Illustrated pathetic case
caused by the dread disease which
demonstrated to all the necessity
OF hearty cooperation among ali
classes of society to stamp out
Tuberculosis. His remarks we're
we'll received and carried much
weight.
National Organizer Craigo ad
dressed the meeting from miners
stand point. He said that he had
not paid great deal Of attention
to crusade against the great white
plague, because he had not,+
great deal of faith in men CARRYING
1T to a successful issue, but now
ehat the women were at the helm
he knew that it would be success
fully handled in this city. He
advised all union men to pet into
the movement as it would result
III great good to all the people and
prevent much suffering and
The editor of The Argus was
then called upon and made few
brief remarks.
delegates Mccormack. of
Column and McAuley, of DON
wood also made short talks ad-
vising hearty cooperation with
'S"S' rh'Ni plebSeu UQem sup
port.
lhos Fairy, the first President
OF the miners organization in this
state, also made a few we'll
chosen remarks and advised the
delegates to aid and assist in the
noble work that has been under
taken by the ladies of this CITY.
After singing several hymns
Delegate Lum Hanna offered
prayer and while singing the
Doxology the delegates passed
round and shook hands with the
the visitors.
And thus closed one of the most
cnobi1ng meetings and one that
dld more to arouse labor to. it's
duties that ever took place in this
city. -
Labor's watch word should now
be down with the great white
plague, and to that end do some
thlng practical in the way of az.
slsting. Actions speak louder
than words.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-03-25

Inc Nlhth Annual Convention
of the United Mine Workers of
America, of District No. Il, on
last Wednesday rendered the
local Anti-Tuberculosis League an
invitation to meet with them on
Thursday morning and explain the
good work they have undertaken.
For this meeting the convention
secured the Odd Fellows Hall so
that their visitors could be proper.
ly entertained,
Ihe League accepted the invi-
tatlon and the following ladies and
gentlemen representing that or
gdulZatlon were present Thursday
morning MeSdameS Malcolm
Jackson, w. NJ. O. Dawson, II. l..
Broun, Joseph Ruffner, Needham,
B. ii. Oxley, Samuel Stephenson.
u. II. Thaycr, Fontaine Broun,
Alex Rutfner, Adams, of Rich
mond, Va, Miss Ethel RufIncr
and Messrs. w. NJ. O. Dawson,
fortalne Broun and DIR. Mac
Queen.
National Organizer Chas. Krall-
man, of Illinois, presided over the
meeting in an able manner and
welcomed the visitors in behalf of
the miners in a pleasing and ap.
proprlate address. aud dealt at
some length on the great white
plague from a trade union stand
point.
The first visiting speaker called
upon was Dir. Geo. c. Butler. of
New York, representative of the
National AntiTuberculosis League.
Mr.. Butler ably outlined the plans
OF the local league and explained
III detail the benefits to be secured
by labor through co operation
with the local organization. He
also pointed out what has been
accomplished in other states in re
ducing the death rate from the
dread disease by organized labor
lending their aid and assistance in
the work. His address was listen
ed to with rapt attention by all
and made a favored impression on
his audience and gave them much
food for thought and study,
Chairman Krauman in intro
ducing the next speaker paid an
10 InG ladies
present. saying he knew the move
mcnt in this city would be a grand
success under ther guiding hand.
He then introduced Mrs. Joseph
Ruffner.
In opening her address Mrs.
Rnffner said she appeared before
the convention not as a candidate
and therefore would not deal in an
orator. cal effort to elicit applause
but would talk straight to the
point and on Il subject that should
be of interest to all She held her
audience spell bound throughout
her entire address Ignorance
poverty and disease lis the origin
of Tuberculosis declared Mrs.
Ruftner, and to successfully
combat it and help the unfortunate
people, the local league needs
thorough organization.
She outlined at some length a
plan to secure financial and moral
assistance and appealed to the della
gates to take the matter up with
their local unions upon their re
turn home. Her remarks were
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-03-25

grandeur, better than gold, better
than ranks and titles thousand
fold, its the work of uplifting
humanity from sea to sea with
sympathy large enough to enfold
all people in good health, is better
than gold. To accomplish good
results in this fight on Tubercu-
losis three things are necessary.
1st, when people are afflicted with
this dreadful disease. the aid of
medical service is Immediately re-
quired.
2nd to remove the curse. we
must come to regard human life as
more sacred than property or
money interests.
:5rd, that when property or
money interests stand in the way
of human health, they must be
set aside.
In closing allow me to say that l
am honest in what | have said
though many may not agree
with my views. but il seems
to me. that in this crusade
against tuberculosis that these
three things must be adhere to, or
all efforts spent to combat this
dreadful disease will be of nc
avail.
We must remove the curse that
produces evil results which means
death to our people.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-03-25
Most Important Gathering i'm Its His
tory Closes Harr1noniously---
Endorse Crusade Against
White Plague

Sixth.-The committee has
carefully noted the statistical
tables contained in President
Davis report and desire to com pli
ment him upon the same.
Seventh The Committee has
nOted that portion of the report
relative to recommendations in con
nectlon with the Mining Depart
ment and desire to say that we
concur in the same.
"Eighth-The Committee care
fully noted that section of the
Presidents report pertaining to
the State Federation of Labor and
concured in same.
"Ninth-The Committee has
very carefully considered that
section of the Presidents report
pretaiuing to the weekly report of
check weighmen Litigation, In
Junction. and House cases. and in
as much as the report on these
four subjects contain no recommen-
dation, we desire to concur in
them, and compliment our Presi-
dent for the information as we
belleYc it will be of value to our
mem berS
'Icnth-Thr Committee care
fully noted that section. Of the
Presidents report pertaining to
Legislation and recommend that
the same be referred to the Com.
mittee on Legislation.
'Eleventh-The Committee has
carefully noted copies of all the
old scales contained in the Presi.
dents report since 1902. and rec
ommcnd that same be printed.
''Twelfth-The Committee noted
that section of the report per.
pertaining to the Presidents
recommendation to the Inter
national Executive Board, that a
number of local men be employed
as National Organizers. and we
concur in the same.
acknowledgements also con-
curs in that portion of the Presi
dents report that a campaign be
made in the unorganized sections
of this State.
''FOurteenth-The Committee
also concurs in the recommends
ton relative to Virginia being
made separate District.
Fifteenth The Committee con-
ours in the recommendation per
tanning to the north eastern part
of Kentucky being attached to
District No. 23.''
Vice Presidents Report.
We, your committee have care
felly considered the Vice Presi
dents report, and we highly ap.
preciate his work as an official in
building up the Organization, and
we heartily endorse his work for
the past year. We fully concur
in his recommendation in regard
to building up the organization.
May he live long and be useful
in the building up of our Organi-
zation.
Seoretary's Report.
We have very carefully con
sidcred the Secretary -Trcasurer's
report and desire to compliment
him on the systematic wav in
which same has been gotten up.
The Committee has very carefully
considered the question Of exoner-
ahng local unions, and the Com
mittee concurS with the Secretary
on this question.
We concur in his recommends
ton pertaining to the election laws
and recommend that same be re-
ferred to the Committee on Con
stitution-
We also concur in the recon
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-03-25

The following is an address
delivered by National Organizer
Charles krallman, of the United
Mine Workers Of America before a
mass meeting held under the
auspices of the Anti-Tubcrculosis
League in this city, March I6,
l9O3:-
MIR. CHAIRMAN, LADIES AND
e
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-07
Twin CITIES
IN BIG PROCESS
East Chicago and Indiana Harbor
Show Remarkable Increase and
aTWenty Year Transformation

East Chicago. Ind. May 5.-Twenty
years ago General Terrence, whose
name is as a household word through
out northern Lake county. and who
was the founder of East Chicago, pre-
dicted that the territory embraced
within the Calumet district would one
day be the greatest iron and steel man
ufacturing center in the world.
Developments have proven the cor
rectness of that far-seeing mans judg-
ment When General Terrence made
his prophecy. however. there were
plenty who regarded it as extravaganza,
to say the least. The land on which
East Chicago and Indiana Harbor is
now standing, was nothing but a
swamp, and a dreary swamp at that. A
boat was the logical means of trans
portation from one point to another,
throughout the entire region. Today
automobiles go speeding over the ele-
gantly paved streets, the trains of ev-
cry eastern trunk line that penetrates
Chicago thunder over the network of
tracks. while numerous electric lines
supplement the advantages offered by
the steam roads. affording reliable and
swift means Of going about from one
busy town to another.
While this wonderful transformation
has been taking place throughout the
region generally. the twin cities, East
Chicago and Indiana Harbor, have con-
tributed their full share toward the
wonderful progress. The evidence of
what they have achieved is discernible
on every hand. The fires of million
furies rage day and night in the fur
frrl,k
hundred giant smoke stacks point
heavenward. belching forth flame and
smoke in volumes that testify to the
wonderful energy and industry ex-
pended within the walls of the factor
les to which they are attached.
Solid. substantial business blocks
house the merchants who supply the
wants of the populace inhabittng these
towns. Handsome residences line state
" avenues and evidences of prosperity
are abundant.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-07
Ship Canal Important PROTEST.

The Indiana Harbor and East Chi
cago ship canal is probably the most
important project that has ever been
undertaken in the district.
Indeed this work takes rank among
the leading undertakings of the state.
The idea of the canal was advanced
early in the history of East Chicago,
the plan outlined and a little work
done. It was not, however until 1901
that work was begun in earnest In
1908 the canal had progressed so far
that the harbor, which is a most i'm
portant feature of the canal scheme,
was open amidst the widest enthus-
iasm. By 1907 the canal was finished
mile inland, to what is known as the
turning basin. The channel was dug
zoo feet wide and twenty feet deep, af-
fording ample capacity for the admis-
sion of deep draught lake vessels.
Though in 1908 nothing was done on
the canal. this spring witnessed the be-
ginning of further operations. and it
is estimated that by fall the entire
project will be put through 100 feet
wide and fifteen feet deep. making it
available from end to end for all but
the largest lake-going craft.
Credit for the mighty undertaking is
due the East Chicago company, which
was the originator of the plan, and is
prosecuting the work with its own
private funds. When the canal was
first projected the East Chicago com
pany, which was known at that time
as the Calumet Land and Improvement
company, deed to the government a
strip of land 200 feet wide and ap-
proximately three miles long. being the
present line of the canal and which
was designed to connect Lake Michi-
gan with the Calumet river. In addi-
ton to this there is a branch to Lake
George from Indiana Harbor. Moth
ing has, however, as yet been done in
improving the latter.
Helped to Pay for Bridges.
But not only has the East Chicago
company financed the canal PROPOSE
ton from the standpoint Of the canal
proper, but 1t has helped considerably
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-07

in paying for the six bascule bridges
Harbor, across the channel. These in
themselves cost 100000 and the har-
Dor project, including the outer harbor
as it now stands, the bridges and the
work of improvements actually under
way. will have cost the sum of $500
900. large share of which has been
contributed by the East Chicago COM
pany.
But the vast East Chicago company
did not do all this as a mere speculative
proposition They showed their evil
dence of good faith and confidence in
the region by dedicating to the gov
eminent the land needed for the canal.
The canal itself awaited the actual de-
velopment of the region to a point
which warranted the vast expenditure
necessary to make the improvement a
reality. This development was mani
tested in the establishment of industry
after industry in the twin cities, and in
the splendid success these industries
achieved. When their permanency was
established beyond shadow of doubt,
the time was ripe for the actual build
ing of the canal.
The establishments which contributed
to this condition are legion. But sew
eral of them which stand out most
prominently in this connection may be
mentioned. First of all comes the IN
land Steel mills. the largest and most
widely known of the institutions of its
nature, located in Indiana Harbor and
East Chicago. Work on the plant be-
gan in 1902. and today it stands. a
colossal monument TO what brains, en-
ergy, enterprise and capital can accom-
plish. Within the past year improve
ments have been instituted at this
plant, which brings the capacity of the
mills up to $500 men, an increase of
1000 over what it was before these i'm
provements were added.
Inland a Potent Factor.
The Inland has been a most potent
factor in the establishment and main
tenance of Indiana Harbor as an i'm
portant steel producing center. Dur
ing the year of depression which fol-
lowed the panic of 1907 it was the most
consistent of all the mills throughout
this region, in its operations employing
a large force of men during the entire
period and never once closing down al
together About 500 tons of coke. and
altogether 1920 otons of materials pass
ed through the furnaces each day. The
Stag and gases are waste, excepting as
the gases are converted into power, and
the Stag, used to fill the lake a very
valuable right which the company pos
sesses by legislative authority.
The Inland Steel company does not
conf1ne itself to the manufacture of any
single iron product, as is the case with
many of the big plants. It's output en-
braces a number of varities of prod
ucts During the first years of its ex-
istence the company made steel from
purchased pig iron. Upon the compile
ton of its blast furnace in 1907 pigs
of it's own smelling formed the basis
of It's finished product. until a sub
way was built to convey the molten
metal from the blast furnace to the
open hearth furnaces. greatly increas-
CONTINUED on Page Eighty
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-07

Offers to the investing public the attractive money making oppor
region The coming the steel and industry the world
Dor the Grand Calumet River will in few years be lined he
population and compelling tremendous advance all realty holdings
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-07
IN EAST CHICAGO

FLAT BUILDING located Barring
half balance 310O
-Four Family Flat Melville
monthly $4,000
terms, $iO0
month, possession,
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CONTINUED on Page Eighty
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-22
NOTED cARTOONlST CHARLES
 GREEN BUSH HAS PASSED AWAY
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
 Camden, S. C., May 22.-AGrange- ments were made today for the funeral of Charles Green Bush. the noted car toorAst, who died here last night, fol- lowing an attack of heart trouble. dean of American cartoonists and his was born in Boston in 1842 and at the age of eighteen was appointed cadet to AnnapQlis Naval Academy, being classmate of Admiral Sigsbee. Leav- ing the academy he became an illus trator for Harper's and later went to Paris where he studied at Rimmels and with Bonnat. He immediately took his place as the foremost political cartoonistl of the country and up to his retirement a few years ago wield- ed a powerful influence with his pen pictures. He wat the creator of Fa- ther Knickerbocker as representing New York city. It was Bush who gave for David B. Hill his little high hat with it's .I am a Democrat plume and his strenuous Roosevelt in khaki is the model for all such efforts on the part of all eartoonists. The ex- President has amongst his possessions in his library a cherished collection of the Bush cartoons.
 The eartoonist was to those, who knew him best, a delightful companion as we'll as a polished gentleman. He was known as a genius in the design of model yachts. He was a bOtaniSt of some Knowledge and was considered an authority on the cultivation of old fashioned flowers
 The remains will likely be taken to New York for interment-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-22
NEWEST NOTES OF SCIENCE

Berlin supports about 1.5oo practic- ing dentists.
 A average ha1f-pound roe herring contains 45,000 eggs.
 More than 800 different kinds of in- sects make their homes in oak trees.
 In the production of olive oil, Asiatic Turkey leads, with Spain second and Italy third
 Great Britain imported more than 402, GOO. GOO pounds of frozen beef from Argentina last year.
 Paper is being made from the prickiy pear in an experimental way at Port Elizabeth, South Africa
 Java,s coffee crop this year is estf- mated by the Dutch Colonial Govern ment officials at 100000 pounds.
 For the housewife'S benefit, a re- gently patented dfshpan carries on one side draining rack for wet dishes.
 sewage screenings are compressed into blocks and burned under the boil CTS of a Boston sewage pumping sta- ton.
 work on the first 14-inch gun ever built for the navy has been begun at the Government factory at Washing ton, D. c.
 The Australian Government has or dered six dirfgible balloons and six aeropIanes in Europe for experimental purposes
 "A New Yorker has been granted a patent on a simple but effective holder fo prevent spoons from falling into tall
 A resident of New Jersey has pa- tented a aAtapering sti1leto on which there is a sliding gauge to regulate the size of the holes 1t may make to cave an embroidery worker from car ry1ng q set of tools sCf different sizes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-22
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-22
SHOES

NEW AND SECOND HAND Shoes for sale. Repairing neatly and prompt-
 1y done at lowest prices Nathan Hartman, 72 State street 4 l 0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-22
CARPET CLEANING
SWELL CAFES

LAUGH AND THE WORLD LAUGHS with you. Weep and you weep alone Stop at the Eagles Nest for smile Cor. East Washington Ave, and No. Main St.. ). J. Ra- leigh. Prop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-22
RAILROADS
Ter. Y1fk XzgYSHzHtg1 OCTOBER 12, 1908. Trains Leave Bridgeport as
 Follows:

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 FOR NEW HAyEN-.12:s2. .1:4l. s2:1s. e:5o. 7:5e. s:5s.. ss:s5. s1o:44. s1I:33 A. M.-12:16. s12:30. 1850. s2:2s. 3:3o. .3:4s. s4:25. 4:4s. ti1;s4 Eff; siss P ME M sunDAYs0:1s:ss. .1 s:ss s1:41. .2:1e. SIS. 9:43, s10:4z.s1i:a3. A. M-.2:2s. +4:25. s6:3:. 7:I2. s7:3z. e:47. @1o:o2 P. M
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 FOR BOSTON. via Hartfora ana
 FOR TWISTED and lntermcsllats sta.fons---5:oo. 1900. s:4s. A M.-- 2:s5. .5:54. 7:4o P M-suNDAYs-. FOR WATERBURY,. ANsoN1A. 500. 7:u0, S:00. 9:45 A. M- 2:s5, f5:54. TAO F. M.-SUNDAYS.- s:30. 1O:50. X. M.-6:45. $50. P N.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-22
SURGICAL APPLIANCES

ELASTIC SURGICAL APPLIANCES fashioned on hand looms to fndivid- ual requirements. Requisites for physicians, nurses. hospitals. Wil. liam. Snowden. No. 6 Taylor Block. 1l19 Broad street. A practical ex- perience of over 25 years. Telephone 997. I 29 eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-22
WARNING

Notice is hereby given that a spec ial meeting of the legal voters of the Town of Fairfield will be held at the Town Hall in said town on Saturday evening, May 22, 1909, at o'clock, for the purpose of making additional ap- populations for repairing and oiling the macadam roads; for repairing dirt and gravel roads, and for the support of the poor of said town; and to in struct the selectmen in relation there to. Dated at Fairfield. this 14th day of May, 1909.
 CHARLES s. FOX,
 CHARLES A. ROWE,
 EDWARD B. MOREHOUSE, Selectmen of the Town of Fairfield.
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