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The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-11-04
INSTITUTIONAL NOTES

The following are few of the i'm
portant sections added to the constitu
ton of the State Federation at the re-
cent convention:
1t shall be the duty of each Vice
PRESIDENT to visit all locals in his vicinity
immediately following the adjournment
OF 'hc state A. f. of l.. convention and
mike report OF its proceedings, especial
" IN regard to legislative matters and
finances. They shall also visit all locals
during the three months preceding con-
vcntlons and endeavor to secure their
animation with. and election of DELEGATES
TO, the state a. F. of L.. and mako
a report to the president. They shall
also send in complete reports to the CON
vcntion.'
1t sha. be the duty of every local
union affiliated with the State Fedora.
ton OF La"or, upon changing local sec.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-11-04

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The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-11-04
Federation News.

retaries to notify the Secretary Treasurer
of the State Federation of Labor at once
dress
The terms of the officers shall com
mence the lst day of april after their
election and installation, and they shall
hold the office for one year or until their
successors are chosen.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-11-04
Union Labor Candidate Elected

d. Mccarthy, candidate for District
attorney of San Francisco on the Union
LABOR ticket was elected Tuesday by a
good majority i
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-11-04
ELIOT, SCAB
WORSHIPPER
Lives in An Age He Does Not In
derstand Says President Com
pers-Doctor's Latest Spasm.

ELIOT SCAB
Former President Eliot of Harvard in
a speech at Gambler, o., on the Future
of Trades Unionism in Il Democracy -
declared that trades unionism, as now
constituted, are illegal and that the gov
eminent should interfere to prevent
them.
The policy of arriving at joint agree.
mcnts of capital and unionsm,', he said.
without giving the consumer a voice
in the final decision is against all ira
dations of democracy. Prices of food
stuffs, clothin; Gnd other necessities have
been generally advanced by the policy
of joint agreements fostered in recent
years, and Federal interference in such
monOpolstic agreements cannot come too
soon.
Limitation of output is Il crime
against democracy; limitation of APP
prentlces is wrong; the boycott is an
extraordinary interference, it's object be
ing to obtain monopoly; the union label
flies in the face of democracy. and the
sympathetic or general strike is un iusti
fable and should be prohibited bv law.
The remedy is government Interference
and 1t should Tie brought about at once ;,
Former President Eliot has nothing
to occupy him but to talk.
This was the caustic comment passed
on Dr. Eliot 8 address by President
Gompers of the American Federation of
Labor.
Former President Eliot lives in an
age which he does not understand, con.
tlnued MIR. Gompers. ''Since the t;uo
that he was mentally capable of apnre.
eating industrial and commercial con.
dislons development has gone on. The
concentration of industry, in which com.
blnhtlons, corporations and trusts b,vo
developed, have all escaped him in 50 far
as concerns their influence upon the in.
difidualIty of the workers Tn. d;v;
sion, subdivision and Specialization of
labor has rendered the workers absoIu+aIv
helpless individually, and it is only bv or.
sahizatlon in trades unions and fedora
| lions that the toilers can obtain some of
the rights which, as individuals .ho,.
are totally unable to maintain
The organizations of labor of +od,,
are the best defenders of the rights Of
'he workers and promoter of real do
ihocracy The labor organizations will
carry on their mission despito tho ,;-
understanding and consequent hostility
OF Dr. Eliot. They will live lone ,f+or
he, and l are gone,
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Federation Officers.

PRESIDENT w. F. Welch, 24O7
Eoff street, Wheeling, w. Va.
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT-W R.
street, Clarksburg, w. Va.
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT. II.
CRUMB, Huntington, w. Va.
THIRD VICE PRESIDENT-JOHN
J. MILES, $40 Maple avenue, Wheel
ing, w. Va
FOURTH VICE PRESIDENT-E. B.
VICkERS, Hansford. w. Va
FIFTH VICE PRESIDENT-ORLI
FULTON, 30l Highland avenue, Mann
ngton, w. Va.
SECRETARY-TREAS URER-FRANK
w. SNYDER, Charleston, W. Va.
In making his report of the proceed
ings of the State Federation convention
to the Ohio Valley Trades and Labor AS
scmbly, Delegate Harry L. Mills gave
everything in detail, from which we take
the following excerpt:
81 desire here to call especial atten-
ton to one part of the Secretary Treas.
urcr s report and hope every delegate
VIII report IL DICK TO ms local union.
After detailing the sending out of litcra.
turc among the non-afliliated organiza-
tons and stating that he believes the
pail of industrial stagnation is begin
ming to lift and more prosperous times
are approaching he sounds the keynote
of unionisn in the following:
In looking backward on the history
of the West Virginia State Federation
of Labor, l glad to note that the
progressive trade union policy, as out
lined by its conventions and its able Pres
hlcnt since its organization, is making
it an important factor in the general
labor movement of our State If it's
influence has not been far reaching
enough to suit some of us, it is because
we have lacked the united support of the
union organizations of the State. Some
organizations of labor, like individuals,
feel or seem to feel that they are suf1-
GENTLY strong to stand alone and do not
appreciate the benefits of utilization with
the state body. If, therefore, the FEEDER
alton has not met with the wished for
measure of success in Fighting wrongs
and injusticcs that exist within the State,
then those unions and individuals who
stand aloof from his body, or are but
lukcwarm and different in their sun.
port of it. are directly responsible that
such conditions still exist, and if they
VIII show the proper spirit that difficulty
can be soon overcome -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
FULLER CHANGES
 HIS PROPOSITION Would Put Water Survey on
 Per Diem Basis TO REPORT TO COUNCIL Survey Will Cost Much Less Than Proposed, as Much of the Data
 Is Already In
 Hand.
TO REPORT TO COUNCIL

As a result of the special meeting of the water committee of the City Council held yesterday afternoon recommendation will be made to the council by the com mittee looking to making surveys for se- curing cheaper water for Birmingham.
 The meeting was especially called to consider the offer of J. W. Fuller. an ex- pert engineer, to make the necessary sur veys. this offer having been made by him at a meeting of the committee on last Saturday. MT Fuller originally proposed to make the surveys for lump sum, but after looking into conditions made a diff ferent proposition yesterday.
 He stated that he had found that quite an amount of the information which he had first thought would be necessary to secure by field work could be secured from different industrial concerns and others without any trouble, thus saving the city much expense This information, he stated, could be compiled by City En- gineer Nicholson and Consulting Engineer Kendrick without outside assistance
 His proposition was to create board of engineers, to consist of Messrs. Nichol- son, Kendrck and himself, his work to be on consultation basis on per diem rate of pay for the actual days put in by him. It would be impossible, he said, to tell just what there was to be done until the data already secured on surveys made by different concerns and individuals could be compiled, and he suggested that En- ! gineers Nicholson and Kendrick secure this, after which it would be possible for them to make requests on the council for a sufficient force to do the field work res l quired He figured the total time which would be required to secure everything complete at from six to eight months. The extra force would probably cost in the neighborhood of $500 per month for this length of time.
 The members of the committee and others present were apparently pleased with MT. Fuller's suggestion. Chairman Cooper and Aldermen Moore and Klotz were the committee members present. while few members of the Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade were pres ent. Robert Jemison. Frank Nelson, Jr., and J. B. Babb made short talks favor able to the suggestion of MT. Fuller both laying special stress on the need of im- mediate action.
 There was some dispute as to whether the franchise of the Birmingham Water Works company has six or nine more years to run, but despite this length of time it was urged that the present was not too early for the planning of a cheap CT system.
 Mir Fuller was requested to make a proposition in writing to the committee for his per diem pay for consultations, while Engineer Nicholson also re- quested to write out report to be pre- sented by the committee to the council as recommendation. The proposition will probably come up at the next meeting Of the council.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
TWO NEGROES KILLED. ONE INJURED BY CITY
 CLERK OF EAST LAKE
Negroes Tried to Break Up Council Meeting As Result of Bnd Tiger Arrests and Tried to Kill Clerk When
 He Sought to Quiet Them.

were hanging out around the front of the city hall and the street car station and further trouble was feared. However, q number of men rushed to MT. Jones' as- sistance and the excited crowd was quieted
 Young Joe Perry, whom MT. Jones shot first, died within very few minutes after being wounded The bullet struck him squarely in the breast and it is stated that he barely moved after falling to the ground.
 The other Perry boy is mortally wnund- ed, the second bullet from MT. Jones re- volver passing through his right lung He was hastily brought to Birmingham and carried to the Hillman hospital where he was operated upon last night It is stated that there is no hope for his re- oovery.
 Witnesses to the shooting are of tho opinion that the elder Perry was shot as he fled. When MT. Jones fired upon him he half reeled and stumbled and it is believed that the bullet took effect in his back. He succeeded in making good his escape and at a late hour last night he had not been captured.
 MT. Jones states that one of the Perry boys fired two shots at him, but both went wild. The negro, it seems fired be- fore MT. Jones ever drew his revolver MT. Jones, however, is suffering consid- erably from the blows inflicted by the negroes. He was struck twice on the head and both blows broke the scalp
 MT. Jones was placed under arrest last right but will not be brought to Birming- ham for confinement until this morning.
 The affair caused much excitement at East Lake last night The East Lake marshal states that the shooting was the climax of the suppressed excitement among the negroes whom the elder Perry had stirred up during the day Perry's s presence about the city hall last night was accompanied by that of a great crowd of other negroes and the East Lake of- ficers had been watching the crowd dur ing the late afternoon and early even ing.
 The trouble between the Perrys and MT Jones was all over within a very few seconds after it started. However, a great crowd was attracted by the pis- tol shots. Eye witnesses to the affair state that Jones acted purely in self defense and the general impression seems to be that he was Justified In shooting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28

Firing with deadly aim upon three negro assailants. J. M. Jones. city clerk Of East Lake, shot and killed one negro, mortally wounded another, and 1t is be- lieved wounded the third quite seriously last night. The dead negro is Joe Perry, Jr. Jack Perry is short through the right lung and will not live, and the father of the two negroes named was shot in the hack as he fled and made good his es cape.
 The shooting occurred at the very door of the East Lake city hall last night shortly after clock and grew indirect ly out of raid made on a blind tiger on Saturday night
 On last Saturday night Sheriff Higdon sent Deputies Collier and Jack Brown to East Lake to investigate certain com plaints of whisky being sold around Col lege station. The Investigation resulted in the incarceration of two negroes Ed Bryan and Joe Wood who, 1t is said, have been peddling whisky at East Lake for the elder Joe Perry.
 The two negroes were tried in the mayors court at East Lake yesterday morning were convicted and were fined S9e and sentenced to hard labor on the streets for 30 days Last night while tho East Lake City Council was in session the elder Perry and his two sons put in their appearance at the city hall in drunken condition and caused much dis trrhance The council was interrupted and annoyed by the noise and City Clerk Jones went down on the street to quell the disturbance
 In front of the city hall he found Per ry and his two sons wrangling with other negroes about the arrest of Bryan and Wood. MT. Jones tried to get the negroes to stop and the elder Perry attacked him. It Is stated that MT Jones was knocked down twice by Perry after which one of the negro boys drew revolver and fired upon him. MT. Jones immediate ly drew his revolver and returned fire. Mr. Jones fired three shots. He and the negroes were at short range and when she first two shots were fired two of the assailants fell to the ground. It was then that the elder Perry turned and fled and MT. Jones fired upon him. When Mr. Jones fired the old negro stumbled and 1t is believed that the bullet went 10 its mark, although Perry escaped
 The trouble attracted many negroes who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28

"It now seems to be a fact that the Board of Revenue will at an early date call an election for a vote of the cit izens of Jefferson county on the matter of the issuance of bonds for the erec- tion of a new courthouse and county iail." said w. T. merritt, a well known citizen, yesterday.
 "Such an election will put before the people one of the most important mat ters upon which they have been called to vote in some time, and they should vote the right way and let the commis- sioners go ahead with the erection of a new building.
 "Bessemer, no doubt, needs new court house, and if the Board of Revenue sees its way clear to grant the thriving city one nobody will oppose it, but if Besse- mer does not get the building it seems to want so badly there is no reason why it's citizens should vote adversely to the bond issue for the erection of building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
Dr, J. H. Phillips Thinks Money Should Be Accepted
 By All Means
PRACTICABlLITY OF THE
 COURTHOUSE DOUBTED
Raul, O'Brien, Bowie and Bowron Are All In Favor of Accepting the Money Offered By MT.
 Carnegie.

The expressed willingness of Andrew Carnegie to donate $10O,00O toward Bir- mingham's public library, provided Bir mingham will raise a duplicate sum and guarantee $10,OOO for maintenance, is be- ing received in Birmingham with varied expressions of approval and dsapproval.
 Some of the city officials who are con- nected with the finances do not believe that Birmingham can afford the $1O,O0O an- 1Ually. Others oppose taking outside money, It is pointed out by those who favor it that the original building will cost the city nothing, as the local money will be collected by subscription.
 Dr. J. H. Phillips Is very much in favor of action. Birmingham should give $780, 05O," he said. "rhere is nothing So es sential to our advancement and educa- don. If the people become thoroughly awake to their opportunity at this time they will make the subscription imme- diately. Of course, we should take MT. Carnegie's money. l can see no possible reason why we should not accept 1t.
 "I understand from Mir. King, men, Ter of the architect firm of Winfield & King, who have designed many library buildings throughout the country, that the expense of putting the courthouse build ing into shape for a library would ce about $1OO,O GOO. and the cost of maintenance culd be entirely too high.
 'Libraries must be hreproof and of pe- tuliar construction to be properly adapted for perfect usage. l am in favor of build ing a suitable structure in a quiet spot, and of doing 1t quickly"
 John l.. Raul, president of the Cham Der of Commerce, said: The problem seems to be working out, and I know no eason why we should not see something definite shortly. In fact, we have known for some time that the Carnegie money is ready. and at a practical moment the necessary money will be raised"
 Capt. Frank P. O'Brien, the next mayor of Birmingham, said: '"The Car negie money .s just as good as any We have known for some time that the money could be obtained, and any move that will not burden the city of Birmingham With unnecessary or impossible debt will meet with my approval end assistance" 1 Sidney J. Bowie said: ''The need for g. 1 public library is so great that we should make that our first aim, and every honor able means should be used to obtain it. Carnesles gift will place the proposition on practical basis, and I certainly favor 1 meeting his terms"
 James Bowron said: While I doubt the practicability of using the courthouse building, I think we should certainly ac- cept MT. carnegie's gift. He has taken 1 thousands of dollars out of Birmingham and has profited as much as anybody from the riches of these hills. There Is no reason why he should not assist in the education of the people here. His money is good, and the opportunity should not slip. He will not live forever"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
FOOD FACTS. What an M. D. Learned.

A prominent Georgia physician went through a food experience which he makes public.
 Tt was my own experience that first led me to advocate GrapeNuts food and l also know from having prescribed 1t to convafescents and other weak pa tients that the food Is a wonderful re- builder and restorer of nerve and brain tissue, as well as muscle. It improves the digestion and sick patients always gain just as I did in strength and weight very rapidly.
 q was in such a law state that had to give up my work entirely and went to the mountains of this state but two months there did not improve me; in fact, I was not quite as well as when l left home.
 My food did not sustain me and it became plain that I must change. Then I began to use GrapeNuts food and in two weeks I could walk a mile without fatigue and In five weeks returned to my home and practice. taking up hard work again. Since that time 1 have felt as well and strong as I ever did in my life.
 "As a physician who seeks to help all sufferers, I consider it duty to make these facts public"
 Trial 10 days on Grape-Nuts, when the regular food does not seem to sus- tain the body, will work miracles.
 There's Reason"
 Look in pkgs. for the famous little book. "The Road to Melville"
 Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
THOMAS TOMLINSON
 DIES IN TENNESSEE
WAS FATHER OF COL. JOHN w. TOMLlNSON OF BIRMINGHAM, WHO LEFT FOR TATE SPRINGS YESTERDAY.

Telegrams advising of the death of Thomas Tomlinson, father of Col John w. Tomlinson, at his home in Tate Springs, Tenn. were received in Birming- ham yesterday. Death occurred early yesterday morning, and while MT. Tomlin- son had been in bad health his death was unexpected, and came as a shock to his relatives and friends.
 Col. John w. Tomlinson left Birming- ham yesterday morning for Tate Springs to attend the funeral. Funeral arrange ments will not be made, however, until all of the children of the deceased arrive at Tate Springs.
 The deceased was IS years of age and had resided in the vicinity of Tate Springs since a young man. He was born in Cheraw, s. C., being reared there. It was in South Carolina that he married Miss Malvina Prophet, daughter of Colonel Prophet one of the pioneers of Tennes- see. Shortly after the marriage he moved to Tennessee, settling at the old Prophet homestead on the Tennessee river about 15 miles from Tate Springs. He purchased the springs and also acquired other large tracts of land in Tennessee, and at the time of his death was one of the largest landowners in that state. He continued to operate the Tate Springs hotel until his death. and 1t was in his apartments at the hotel that he died
 He is survived by widow and five children The children are John w. Tom linson, Clem Tomlinson, Dr. Oscar Tom linson, Mrs. Annie Ragsdale and Mrs. J. R.. Darnegan.
 MT. Tomlinson served through the civil war with the Confederates and won dis tinction for his service.
 To Colonel Tomlinson the news of his fathers death came as distinct shock Several days ago he received a letter stating that his father was very low, but a day or two afterward received another letter stating that his condition was much improved, and that no danger was feared. The deceased had been practically an in valid for tho past two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
COM MERGE RECORD
 SHOWS ITS DEEDS

The second issue of the Chamber of Commerce's Record, a four-page sheet, which deals with the news of the organ ization, has been issued. It announces the nomination of Frank Nelson, Jr., for president, comments on the grand open ing of the Terminal station by the Bus- ness Mems league and gives credit to w. J. Cameron and Wilson Brown for their effective agitation for the new station; insists upon the necessity of a booster trip and tells about the new building. Here is an interesting extract:
 "The Chamber of Commerce was made an accomplished fact at the April meet ing The constitution and bylaws were adopted and the new organization is now in full swing. All members in good stand ing of the Commercial club were elected members of the Chamber. Delinquent members were given given until May to pay up and get in good standing. By way of aside, a number of them are pay ing up. The dues remain the same for individuals, but provision was made for firms and corporations that might desire to join.
 "Committees were limited to five mem- bers-a good idea that. If committeeman fail to discharge their duty without good excuse they are pink-slipped, so to speak.
 After November 1 an admission fee will be charged applicants for member ship-s5.O0 for individuals, $l0.o0 for firms. Get your friends to join now.
 "An important feature of the new by laws is the authority given any five or more members of the Chamber to form branch board or association. This gives an opportunity to various interests to specialize their work Lumbermen, grain men, commission and produce, real estate and insurance agents and indeed repre- sentatives of all the lines should take advantage of this provision. It will bring results.
 Also, there is a provision for afflia- ton with kindred organizations upon the most liberal terms, which should in course of time bring all of these associations to- gether in one working organization with separate divisions.
 "The bylaws were drawn after patient investigation of similar institutions in a number of other cities and the attempt was made to cull from each the best features.
 Under the new plan the organization should be effective as well as popular"