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The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-08-19

IS DELAYED
To End Hatters Strike by Bosses
Who Want to Retain Scabs De-
spite Terms Proposed by Cover
nor Fort.

One feature of Governor Fort 8 plan
for the settlement of the matters strike
may cause delay in reaching an agree
mcnt, but it is thought that even this
difficulty will be overcome.
The obstacle is the STIMULATION bv the
manufacturers that the scabs be taken in
their places.
The Governor s plan originally pro-
vided that the union label be restored;
that the non-union workmen who have
been filling the places of the strikers
since January 10 be discharged, and that
the union men be taken back at the same
scale of prices that prevailed when the
strike was ordered; that an agreement
be arranged between the employers and
the employees for three years, under the
terms of which no strike should be de-
clared unless the points at issue were
first submitted to a board of arbitra-
ton; that only union men be employed
for the three years unless the union is
unable to supply the quota of men, in
which eve:.t the candidates from EN-
ployment must first be proven satisfac-
tory to a board composed of employers
and the union; that the union men who
refused to strike in January get their
places back. and that the arbitration
board already suggested shall consist of
three men ,one to be appointed by the
| manufacturer, another by the union and
the third by the Governor
E V. Connect & Co., who have not been
enthusiastic over the Port plan, have
| made the strongest protest it is said
against turning away the scabs who have
been employed for the last eight months
| by their concern.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-08-19
Wentworth on Socialism.

We are noting today on every hand a
marvellous public solicitude for the pre-
servation of the family. Beautiful idyl-
lie pictures are painted Of the family
group within the sacred walls of home,
around the shaded library lamp in the
atmosphere of art and music; and the
Socialist is bitterly ccnsured us the incOn-
oclast who would ruthcssly shatter all
this ideality.
But we who are working for Social
ism know that the vast ma jority of the
workers have never known such !: home
in all their history. We know that the
home of the worker is n barren place in
which every refining influence is pur-
chased at Il sacrifice.
The working class home is too often
only four walls; only sordid shelter af
fordcd to collective discomforts.
When the retainers of capitalism
therefore. cry out from their platforms
and pu pits for the preservation of the
family, we may perhaps be justified il
inquiring: ''Whose family?' The.
surely do not mean the family of tn,
working class, for they have proved then
Indifference to this by centuries of care
less neglect When their own lamp ha.
had oil to burn they have never cried out
when their own doors have been shut tn,
world has not seemed cold. Yet the fam
lily comforts and delights. dear t.
| them, the working class has never known
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Nj. F. Spruce
UNDERTAKEN
Cedar Grove. w. Va
HAPPENINGS IN
LOCAL LABOR FIELD,

j. L. Heller, delegate from Charles
ton Typographical Union to the Interna-
tonal Convention, has returned and re
ports one of the important conventions
in the history of the organization. Many
new laws were passed which go to a
referendum vote for approval. The next
convention will be held in Minneapolis
Mr. Heller was chairman of the Allied
Trades Committee. Another West Vir-
ginian was also signally honored with
the craftsmanship of an important com
mittee in the person of our old friend
Harry l.. Mills, of Wheeling.
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We desire in this issue to call special
attention to most meritorious firm that
certainly deserves well at the hands of all
union men. We refer to H. w. Schom-
Der, the stogie maker, manufacturer of
the Rajah Stogie.
Mr.. Schomber may feel considerable
pride in the fact that the excellent repu-
tation these stogieS enjoy in Charleston
is due entirely to the superior merits of
the product, and the confidence the PEG
pie feel in the integrity of the manage
nent to keep the quality and standard
right.
We have no hesitency in recommending
this firm to the highest consideration OF
those who enjoy a smoke that meets al
he requirements of Il frst-class article
We smoke it ourself and propose tc
continue doing SO. 1t carries the unior
label.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-08-19

Notice is hereby given that there will
be meeting of the stockholders of the
Charleston, Montgomery & Eastern Rail
way Company, a corporation created I'M
der the laws of the State of West Vir
ginia, by virtue of a charter issued by
the Secretary of State of said state,
bearing date the Sth day of July, 1909,
at the Office of Avis & Hardy, in Charles
ton, Kanawha County, West Virginia,
on Saturday, the 14th day of August,
1909, at 1890 clock 4. NJ, for the
purpose of perfccting the organization of
said corporation, elccting directors and
adopting or amending bylaws if neces-
sary, and the transaction of such other
business as may be legally done at such
meeting.
Witness our hands this DIST day of
July, 1909.
WALLER C. HARDY,
II. MARS,
IVORY c. JORDAN,
a. L. SCHERR,
II. d. MAY,
'-22-4t Stockholders.
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Ex-senator Sam B. Montgomery, who
stood so faithfully by organized labor
during his term of Office, that the powers
that be defeated him for re election, has
been appointed to Il lucrative position
in the. office of the State Fire Marshal
and will be located in this city during his
term. Here s congratulations, Sam, they
can t keep good man down.
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One Of the best street carnivals that
has visited this city for several years is
here this week being conducted under
the auspices of the iTubcrculosis
League. This is most worthy cause
and everybody Should assist in making it
IL success, both financially and otherwise.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-08-19

Bylaws are speciality. Get our
prices before placing your order. Good
work and prompt delivery.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-08-19

The Labor Argus from now until Jan
uary LIST, 1911, for $l.OO. This offer
good only till September LIST.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-08-19

The local labor unions are all holding
good meetings regularly and report in
creased memberships all along the line.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-08-19

Now is the time to pay up subscrip
lions to The Argus. See our special of
fer on page four.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-08-19

Bylaws are our speciality. Get our
prices before placing your order. Good
work and prompt .envery-
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-08-19

Bylaws are our speciality. Get our
prices before placing your order. Good
work and prompt delivery.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-08-19

Demand the union label on your pun
purchases.
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DIR. E. A. BOTkIN,
3rd floor Bradford Bldg
324 Capitol st.

NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS ;
MEETING OF TIE CHARLESTON,
MONTGOMERY & EASTERN RAIL
WAY COMPANY:
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Demand the union label on your pur
purchases.
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bylaws are our specially. Get our
prices before placing your order. Good
work and prompt delivery.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-11-13

object OF the voyage. l placed them in a casket
with an address to the viceroy Of Mexico I
earnestly begged some Indian chiefs who were
about me to make this casket safe in case we
should all die and to transmit It to the vessel
which ought to arrive In the month of September
70 take US. My Intention in this was to secure to
my country this valuable depot. / remained in
my condition of sickness. pain and wretchedness
until the twentyninth of September
At last the captain of the vessel arrived: he
had landed at the island Of Ceralvo which is stu
ated some 80 leagues from San Jose. My Joy was
so much the greater in seeing him that he pressed
me to quit the fearful place where M Liable
Chappe and all the rest had died. We were car
ried to Csralvo. forgot to say that this cruel
contag1on had taken from us the chaplain and
nearly all the persons that formed our little COM
pany.
Although sick and. oppressed with grief, was
compelled to undertake the perilous route which
had followed in coming. sometimes upon mules
sometimes upon the backs of the Indians, when 1t
was necessary to cross the streams With all
this trouble. reached Mexico the twenty-third
day of November 1769
There was received by monsieur the MARQUIS
of Crox, the viceroy of that country, with a COM
passion worthy Of that good patriot He had had
the kindness to send to meet me q carriage and
his physician. Arrived at the capital Of Mexico,
and having paid my respects to the viceroy was
lodged by his orders at the expense of the city
When left Mexico the marquis de Croix rec
commended me cordially to the commander of
the Spanish feet in which embarked. We land
ed at Cadiz the twenty-frst of July. 1770 The
court was at the Escurial had myself taken
thither. and presented myself to the marquis dos
sun. then French ambassador In Spain. He re-
ceived me with marks of kindness and consider
alton, and gave orders to show me whatever they
have to show strangers in this royal house.
He caused me to dispatch in advance of the
party, the strictest orders through the minister Of
customs that at no pass on my route must be
searched either myself or the chests in which
were the observations which bore.
did not arrive in Paris till the fifth of the fol-
lowing December / sent to the Academy the OBJ
servations that made in California This so
ciety expressed the greatest satisfaction with my
zeal and my services. They presented me to the
king, and to all his ministers They solicited for
me recommendation of my labors. His majesty
Louis XIV. granted me small pension of S00f
The government is too equitable to leave me in
want in the flower of my age. afflicted with the
evils which have incurred for the service, and
indispet SADLY obliged to have servant to lead
me- hope. then from his Justice and from his
goodness, that he will grant increase Of the
pension sufficient to enable me to accomplish wild
decency the rest Of my public career.
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In Old viroinIa.

The racing season was In full blast
and some negroes were discussing the
fine points of Lady Carmen. one OF
that days winners and a favorite.
Look hyah, yo' fellers" said Sandy,
who had remained silent until now,
dat Lady Cahmen amt SO much. rs
gwine tell yo' bout boss dat could
rum an make time runnin'.
One day Marse John brought round
a boss wot he said he didn't b1ieve
nobody could ride. Dis one an dat
one failed off him, an fin1y Marse
John says, Sandy. ahll give yo' all a
dollah fo'ev'y minute you keeps on dat
boss back
Dat seem mos uncommon lib1al TO-
Marse John. so ah gets onto de boss.
He runs an he kicks an he jumps
ober fences an he done fo'gits to
stop twell he runs five miles 'roun' de
Aftah he had saw de scenery
ne brings me back into de yard, an
Marse John says, Well. well, Sandy,
70 suhtinly deserve yo' dollah,' and
ne hands dollah to me.
Five miles in one minute, win yo'
yenf'men indeaveh to beat dat Zip
>incott's Magazine.
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agreed with the Able Chappe that II we per.
ished he might find other means to land else
where with the rest. which would be sufficient for
making his observations l embarked then In
the long boat with my four sailors, steering d.
rectly for the coast: the nearer we approached 1t
the more We were sensible Of the difficulty of
landing
We were constantly thrown back by the accu
INFLATED waves. and our boat threatened all the
while to ship water When on the point of losing
courage, one Of the sailors discovered, at dis
lance. the mouth Of an unknown river. This dis
covery animated US; we reached the coast by this
mouth but with great difficulty. I sent back the
long boat for the Able Chappe and the Spanish
astronomers, who arrived safely enough
Arrived on the peninsula the twenty-irst of
May. 1863, 13 days before the epoch of the tran
sit of Venus. We found no (azile pouvoir nous
METRE labir), the inclemency of the weather.
The savages that repaired to us said that a con-
tagion was prevailing in this country which raw
aged 1t completely. The interpreter who trans
lated this added that they said that In order to
withdraw ourselves from the influence of this ter
rible malady, It was necessary to remove some
hundred or more leagues farther to the north
The means of undertaking this journey.
broken down with fatigue as we were; we had
neither horses nor carriers to transport our bag
gage; 1t was impossible to march on foot and we
shrank from journey through a desert. All these
reasons decided to occupy ourselves with no
business but that which had brought US.
We labored to construct an observatory which
was ready the twenty eighth day of May, six days
before the epoch when would have need of 1t.
We made our observations the third of June,
with the greatest exactness.
The contagion made new progress every day:
a general sorrow reigned in all this part of Cali
fOrnia; we were not long without participating in
It in distressing manner. This dreadful malady
came upon us six seven days after the observa
ton We were wholly without succor; we could
not be useful to one another, because we were at
tackled almost all at once
The little medicine that had brought from
France was useless. from want of knowing how
to apply it.
Nevertheless, the able, all sick as he was, con-
tinued his observations all the time. After OBJ
serving an eclipse Of the moon he at last yield
ed to his fantness the delrum of his disease left
him but little time to examine himself; he died
the first of August, 1863. We were all dying q
and the companions of our vcyage) when l had
the sorrow to close his eyelds
Our situation and our want of strength induced
us in this case to bury him without much cere-
mony. devoted some moments to regret for the
loss had suffered and in the height of disease
from which did not expect to recover, I took the
precauton to collect all the papers relating to the
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His Proper Field.

A colored man was brought before q
police judge charged with stealing
chickens. He pleaded guilty and re-
ceived sentence. when the judge asked
how 1T was he managed to lift those
chickens right under the window of
the owners house when there was
dog loose in the yard. '.Hit wouldn't
be no use. judge" said the man. ito
try to 'spiain this thing to yo' all. Ef
you was to try it you like as not
would get yer hide full of shot an
get NO chickens. nuther. Ef yo' want
to engage in any rascality, judge. yo'
better stick to de bench. whar yo' am
familiar. Ladies' Home Journal.
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Interestinq 10 TraveIers.

"Is there a stone quarry being
worked in the vicinity?" inquired the
traveller, as he stood waiting to board
his train at the country station. 81
thought heard loud reports, like the
explosion of dynamite in the blasting
of rocks.
No." rejoined the porter, with q
chuckle; those noises come from that
little structure on the ticket ONCE,
over there. It's the luggage room"
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Joke Medicine.

He Is a very practical, serious
minded man Of business. The other
day he met friend, and related to
him an alleged joke, and at its con-
clusion laughed long and heartily.
The friend looked awkward for a
moment, and then said:
You'll have to excuse me, old man,
but I don't see the point"
why, to tell you the truth, don't
just see the point myself But I've
made 1t rule to laugh at all jokes;
l think it's good for the health"
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SoI Inc pfO8re80 OF science. /
o3scted to accompany him and We set SAN for Mex.
leo IN the month Of September 1858.
After perilous voyage of about 5000 leagues.
We arrived In Mexico on Easter day, 1859 Time
was passing; We stopped but eight days to re-
fresh ourselves. The viceroy procured us mules
and provisions. and we undertook to perform BY
land part Of the remainder Of our travels, which
was about 800 leagues. Amid lofty mountains
dreadful precipices and arid deserts, we encoun-
tered new dangers every day. We failed from
fear thousand times. We were also oppressed
by the excessive heat which left us hardly
strength enough to drag ourselves. A thousand
insects OF every species gave US rest by day or
night. and We had constantly to be our guard
against the very ferocfous beasts with which the
country is covered Moreover, we lacked the nee
essaries of life. for the provisions that got In
Mexico had been spoiled by the heat. We were
Obliged to live on wild cattle and whatever fruits
we could find here and there. We made our halts
near some river or spring. that we might slake
the burning thirst with which we were constantly
consumed; to ind one It was often necessary to
march q whole days journey
Arrived In the evening In some valley or on
the side Of some hill. we would endeavor to take
upon the ground let Ia belle etoile) the repose
which our cruel fatigue rendered 80 necessary
When scarcely asleep we were often aroused by
storm. and then by the impetuous torrents that
came down upon us from the heights Of the noun
tains. Many dark night we had to save our
selves and our equipage. fearful at every step OF
Stumbling down some Of the precipices.
After running thousand risks we arrived at
Hast at the port Of San Bias. the Pacific ocean,
thence we embarked for California on q brigan-
tine which the viceroy Of Mexico had had pre-
pared. The Pacific ocean, although very tran
quill IL not the less dangerous on account Of the
lvigies) with which 1t is filed
The great calm which prevailed at that time
caused US to despair of arriving in time to accom-
plish the object of our voyage. After six weeks
sailing. during which we made but $50 leagues
on the greatest breadth of the sea- the shortness
OF the time caused us to risk hazardous exploit
The part Of California near which we found our.
selves was the port of San Jose-so dangerous
that no one had ever landed there The access to
1t 10 guarded by the incessant waves that break
impetuously against the rocks.
The Spanish astronomers who were of our COM
pany wished to wait for favorable wind to land
at Cape st. Lucas. which was distant but ten
leagues The landing there is indeed less danger
GUS. but We did not follow their advice because
we were pressed to arrive at the place of our des
tination; we resolved to attempt to disembark at
the first land we should discover
While these gentlemen were yet celebrating
four Indian sailors and myself let down the long
boat: took with US half of the instruments 1
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-11-13

Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic is
most remarkable medicine. Not only
does it cure any type of fever but
drives every trace and faint of Ma
laria from the blood.
Victims of Malaria put ON 10 pounds
In 60 days by using three bottles of
this splendid medicine.
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TuhereuIosis Amonu soIdiers

For 1000 active troops in the armies
OF the great world powers, the follow
ing figures show the percentage Of
cases of pulmonary tuberculosis:
United States, 4.72; Great Britain and
colonies. "a; France. SO; Germany,
1.5; Austria, 10, and Russia, 81.
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tEditor's Note.-This account of q sew
Snteeth century scientific expedition was
Pupnshed In the Auburn Qii) Citizen.
Aarch IL 1885. az an item Of local in
tereat. there living at that place at that
ume many defendants of Pauly. the en-
eineer-the Poleys. Parkses. Fosters. and
Stnsr families being represented in the
ust- The original manuscript in French
W. IN the possession of John Pauley OF
AAneas' who was at the time Of the pub
'Acafion visiting his Illinois kinsmen.
This account IL particularly Interest,"
ing at this time. a. 1t describes the con-
oiuons prevailing on the coast of Cali
tornia. In 17se. an event httingly celebrat-
"a BY the Golden Gate City.
The malady described by Pauly. which
0scfmatsd the ranks OF the French exne-
oition. occurred at the same time as sew
eral other writers mention a very severe
prsvalence of scurvy In California. and
was probably the same.l
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-11-13

The angels are always waiting to
open the windows of heaven over the
head of the man who will bring the
last 1.-THE into the storehouse.
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Why Not?

Aunt Spinsterly-I hope that your
opinions uphold the dignity of your
sex, Mamie, and that you believe that
every woman should have vote.
Mamie-I don't go quite so far as
that, aunty; but believe that every
woman should have a voter-Sketch.
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Ambiuuous

Haroid-What did she say when
you turned out the gas and kissed her?
Rupert-Said she felt as if she never
wanted to see my face again.-Phila-
delphia Record.
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A Ready Ernlanation

What is the reason you were so
late in discovering the north pole?v
Well answered thesexplorer. you
see they have such long nights in the
arctic regions that oversight"
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Not to Be Envjed.

AFTER all, rich man only has
three meals day"
And no time to eat m."-Louis-
vile Courier-Journal.
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IT IS.

She-John Henry! wonder how
you can sit there and look me in the
face.
He-So do !, my love; out it's sur.
prising what recklessly brave man
can do!
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FOR Headache Try Hicks' cspudlne.
Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or
Nervous troubles. the aches are speedily
relieved by Capudine. It's Liquid-pleas-
ant to take-E6ects Immediately 10 Is
and 6oc at Drug Stores.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-11-13

The wickedness of other men we
have always in our eye, but we cast
our own over our shoulder.-Seneca
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HE observation of the tran
sit Of Venus on the Sd of
June. 1876. was an object
Of interest to all the
learned. The Royal Acad.
envy of Sciences proposed
fo tlTa k3n~ yous. Wv a.
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make the necessary outlay to send to
California for this purpose. The late
y. Liable Chapps undertook this voy-
49, with courage worthy Of his zeal
Tor fha urnUrona ~ .~f.uc.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-11-13

Serve from tho casserole as sweet
entree with roast beef or mutton or
with beefsteak.
Beside tho handsome silver cas-.
seroles now in the market, there are
French earlhenware saucepans in all
sizes and shapes that may be found
in queer little shops in the French
quarters OF any large city. Such
places are the ideal ones In which
to buy the squat little vessels so sug-
gestlve OF culinary cheer while the
interested salesman will gladly give
you pointers in the use and care OF
those household famillars. Washing
ton Star.