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The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-03-27

Harrie Thomas. editor of the Har-
ward Courier. and formerly member
Oh Lincoln Typographical Union. has
been appointed secretary of the state
printing board, vice Lou Frazier. re-
s;.ned. Mr.. Frazier resigned the sec
re t; ryship in order to accept the posi-
ti2n of postmaster at Fairmont. Mr..
Thomas is a practical printer and
" ell qualified for the position. How
ever. it is not likely that he will enjoy
the privilege of drawing a salary very
long. Either the. governor will be
given the power to appoint. or the
present board will be abolished and a
lllntjng commissionership created
with the governor the commissioner
and empowered to appoint a deputy.
In that event the secretaryship. or
ldeputyship. will probably go to some
democrat
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-03-27
Among the Live Workers
Here, There and Elsewhere

Fremont. Lincoln and two in Omaha.
The Amalgamated Association OF
Street and Electric Railway En-
pioyes of America has one Nebraska
local. Omaha.
The American Federation of Musi-
{ ms has two locals, Omaha and Lin
coin.
This by no means exhausts the list
|os local unions in Nebraska. 1t merely
takes in all those whose general Sec
of the deputy labor commissioner for
reformation. But this information is
looming in every day. and by the first
of the week doubtless the deputy
labor commissioner will have full in
formation at hand upon which to work
One thing is sure-there is going
10 be a State Federation of Labor
meeting in Lincoln during the coming
summer if it is held by only one man.
The social dance given by Capital
SNSuIuS was liOi-
loushly successful from the social
standpoint. and by no means a dis
laapointment financially. This live
ctA anization is seeking to make an
adequate contribution to the fund
necessary to erect a suitable monu-
msnt over the graves of the union
dead in the cemetery at the Union
Printers Home at Colorado Springs.
The social was held at Bohanan's hall.
Q,ick's orchestra furnishing the music
There was a lack of printers in at
tendance, due to so many working at
nights and overtime in the job Offices
A number of friends of the Auxiliary
and Union were on hand. however, to
share in the pleasures of the evening
The Auxiliary will give other socials
4 ring the coming season. and prom
ises to help entertain the delegates
who will come to the State Federation
LOT Labor meeting.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-03-27

the proper thing to do. The commit
zee was right from the start Bids
from non-union houses were not con-
sidered, but the contracts were let to
houses that could furnish the label,
and at that the committee got the
best bids.
Organized labor certainly ought to
appreciate this friendly feeling and
rcciprocate at every opportunity.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-03-27
UMPIRE DueAN.
Union Printer Will Adjudicate in the
Western Base Ball Circuit.

Union Printer Will AdJudIcate in the
Western Base Ball Circuit.
John NJ Dugan, member of Cincin-
i.1ti Typographical Union, and a base
ball enthusiast of renown, will be on
The umpirio al staff of the Western
League this season. When he shows
up in Lincoln he is going to get the
glad hand from a big bunch of union
,sts. about 12O of whom carry cards
Just like his own
Johnnie Dugan is a prince of good
fellows and an all'round good fellow.
In addition to that he is amply quail
iicd by experience and knowledge of
the fine points of the game to make
a top-notch umpire.
The Wageworker doffs its union bon
net to Umpire Dugan, square man.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-03-27
THANKS, BROTHER Quincy
Fellow Labor Editor Pays Wsge~or<er
Editor Compliment


VIII NJ Naupin. editor OF The
Wageworker at Lincoln Seb znsi
now labor commissioner of that state
is nothing II not forcibIe and pro-
gressive- He starts his zdmfnissrz-
ton of the important Office To which
lie has recently been appointed By in
augurating a movement which VIII
undoubtedly succeed under his inspsr-
ing management and be OF great As
sistance to organized labor IN kis
state He has announced that some
time during the early summer he VIII
call meeting at Lincoln for the pur-
pose Of organizing a state federation
Of labor in Nebraska His plan Is tn
get each labor organization in the
state to send one delegate and have
this delegate convention draft a form
uf organization and government for
the proposed federation Knowing
what we do of the benefits derived
from our own state federation ve
commend his purpose most cordially
and knowing what we do Of him. We
can see only success for his underfzk-
ing Our best wishes attend the ven
ture and our full confidence in its
ssepcficient and fruitful results goes
hand in hand with them-uinaesosa
Union Advocate
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-03-27

Clark Daley of Havelock. who is an
active member of the Machinists'
Un'on and employed in the Havelock
shops, has announced his willingness
commissioner, subject to the repub-
lican primaries. Mr.. Daley is vouched
for by his fellow unionists and by a
large number of people who are not
un:onists. His ability is beyond Ques-
tion and the indications are that he
will make a warm race for the NOM
ination. He is deserving of the sup
Tort of his fellow unioniSts-
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-03-27
GOSPEL TRUTH.

There is nothing. save the ballot,
more powerful or more effective than
the union label in cementing the
workers. Label agitation means
solidarity, and when united action is
once secured, it can be used on the
political as we'll as on the economic
field. The label as an educator is
Invaluable
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-03-27
BOOSTING THE LABEL.
>ncient Order United Workmen Com
mittec Helps the Cause.

The grand lodge of the Ancient
Order OF United Workmen of Nebraska
{, mmittee on badges and banners
held a meeting in Lincoln last Monday
aud it unanimously decided that all
badges and banners would have to
bear the union label
It did not require any argument to
convince the committee that this was
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-03-27
LOOK WITHIN.

The strength of a labor union IS
measured by the loyalty and courage
of the average member. Look into
your own heart, comrade; if you are
all right you need not doubt your
brothers. Republic.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-03-27

Only tweEty-three deserters from
from The 5000 union hatters who have
been locked out. That's a mighty
good showing.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-03-27

Waseworker reports signs of revival
of the temple project The directors
are going to do something or bust a
hamestring" trying.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-03-27

New York legislators have been
confronted with a bill. providing for
labor colonies
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-03-27

Elsewhere will be found a report of
the last meeting of the Labor Temple
directory. 1t is with pleasure that The
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-14
HOMELESS ROAM
ABOUT KEY WEST
Storm Warnings of Weather Blu.
reau Prevented Heavy Loss
of Life One Death.

Key West. Fla. oct 1o-Hundreds of
homeless are still roaming the streets,
hungry as n result of yesterdays storm.
Tho weather is warm and there Is little
physical suffering.
No estimate can he given OF tho fin
uncial loss. hut it is believed It Will he
between two and three million dollars.
one death IS reported.
It will bc weeks and In some Instances
months before the hig tobacco factories
viii be able TO resume operations and
business generally VII he at a stand
stiu for nj least several days.
As soon rs darkness fell las; night
thieves began their raid on the homes
and offico huildings destroyed hy the
storm. Tho police were unable 10 cope
with tie situation and Mayor Fogarty
Immediately called for the Key West
Guards. the local military organization.
md tho city was placed under martial
law
Whole buildings were picked up by the
gale and hurled across the street and
only The advance warnings Of the wealth
cr bureau prevented a heavy loss Of life.
Along the water front the beaches are
et~ovn with tic wrcckace Of small boats
- AL kludS, ana Nert ilHrulN Il DUlllltlE :
was lcft standing. while piers and
whorres are all swept away. At the time
tho storm broke Yesterday afternoon
there were nearly ~ vessels in the har-
Tor, the majority Of these We're swept to
sea or broken up ON the beaches.
Second Mate Andrew Cooper of the
schooner Medford lost his litc at the gov
crrmont wharf. Three members of tho
crew OF another achooncr are thought 10
have been drowned.
The reported loss cf $50 lives along the
east coast is believed % he unfound-
cd.
The Florida East Coast railway exten-
sion steamer, Phil Sheckel, arrived here
this afternoon from Sugar Loaf bringing
the first direct news from the thous-
0uds OF men employed on the extension
concerning whom there was given app
prehension. Tho camps at Bocachica and
Sugar Loaf were destroyed and the
grade for thirty miles above Stock Is
land is badly DANA ged but there has
been no loss OF lifcaong the line
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-14
GIRL 5 IDENTITY
STILL UNKNOWN
Authorities Thought Tiverton
Mystery Was Solved but
Shoe Didn't Fit.

Tivertor. r l., Oct. 1S.--After sew
eral hours Of apparent confidence that
they had Identified the body OF
young woman found in scattered por-
tiors on tho outskirts of this town,
the authorities tonight again lapsed
into state of extreme doubt. 1t had
been thought that the body was that
Of Miss Gertrude Edwards. South
Sictuate Young woman. but this theory
was exploded when a No. 3 shoe was
tried on one Of the dism"mhercd feet
and found 90 nt IT e,actly, while the
missing young woman from South
Scituate wears size five shoe.
Following an autopsy which was h"ld
on the torso to-day, Medical Examine
S.imson stated that there were evidences
Of an attempt nj criminal operation.
There were no signs of peritonits or any
fever The cause of death was either rot
ascertaned or not made public Th"
doctors stated that II could not he den
ntcly placed until the head IS located
That is the only portion Of tho body now
missing.
The daily contribution to the gruesomo
collection of severed parts of the body
was again forthcoming to-day Tic arms
\ and q leg from tne knee hNNll were loAlti
AZ a place off Bulger Marsh road nearly
mile west OF the point where tho rest
Of the legs were found on Monday. As
In the case Of all tho other parts those
| discovered TODAY were hidden just off
bv-pnth. This IS taken 10 indicate
| that vehicle mus, have been used. tho
dlsposer Of the body making excursions
into the underbrush al various points
/ along the road 10 ria himself of his
/ Fhastly burden.
a minor result of tho days search was
| the finding near Rrss's -Four Corners ~
a hair rat" and handkerchief both blood
I stained.
II is believed that much Of the reellts
Of the autopsy are being held in secre,
for the district attorney
The hunt for the head tomorrow morn
Ing will he renewed upon a systematic
plan Of campaign laid out from ohserva-
tions Of the methods used in disposlnr OF
the other portions of the body. The sew
eral small ponds IN the vicinity Will also
he dragged Unless the head was buried
or burned. the police believe the most
likely disposal ~ II would he to throw II
into one Of these ponds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-14
RIOT IN PARIS AS A
PROTEST AT EXECUTION

Paris. oct a Ten thousand men head.
ed by " Jarres tNo lea Ter ot the so ,iai.
i.ts IN the Chamber ~ Deputies and NJ
valiant socialist deputy. to-riPh:
marched 10 the Spanish embassy where
II was the intention 20 hold n demonstra-
tiol Nrotest against thc cxecuuon o,
Fei, TIE police surrounded Tie build
ing s'lG reHulsed the sursing crowds after
a sharp scunle. The procession then re-
turned through the main boulevard With
shouts OF down with Alfonso, "dcSn
with Naura'
Later the rowdy element reformed in tho
vicinity of tho embassy and tore up lamp
posts. trees and benches ana erected ,
harricadc. Tho rioters then proceeded
with tho work of destruction which ir.
cluded the burning OF three auto buses.
NJ. Lepine tho perfect Of police,
soon arrived Mt the head Of reinforce
ments and was received with a volley
of shots from tho crowd. Ills escape
from death or serious injury was by
narrow margin. The cavalry charg-
ed, using their sabrcs freely, and
stormed the barr,cade Tie police ar
rested dangerous Spanish rnarch
list, Emmanuel Dellatorre, who ad
mts having fred at NJ, Lepine.
Another demonstration OF anarch
lists took place at Clichy. in the out
skirts OF Paris, but here the manifest
ants were quickly dispersed. Their
were numerous demonstrations
throughout tho provinces. and IN,
departmental council cf Buches du
(CSntaaued on DaSe 49,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-14
SUFFRAG|STS TO
SUPPORT HEARST
Our Greatest Political Oppor
tunity,' Says Leader-Bing-
ham Out for Barnard.

New York. oct. 12-New York's repub-
lican candidate for the mayoralty. Otto
T. Barnard began a spesohmalSing tour
of the greater city tonight with several
speeches on the West Side His ad-
dro sscs We're notably temperate n
tone
while Messrs. Gaynor and Hearst arc
eating Zach other M" said Mr.. BaNra d
while they are adding to the Saiety Of
nations by quarreling over the question
rs 10 which called on tie other first
and which held the hat, l am steerin :
an even course between scylla and
charybdis"
Justice Gaynor was engaged for the
greater part OF the day in clearing II
his court work preparatory 70 presenting
his resiena ton from the bench. This he
viii probably do tomorrow. Vie found
time, however. TO pay hts respects tc
William NJ Wins. who yesterday chang
ed him with onspir,nE with Senator
Patrick McCarren and others 70 defeat
Governor Hughes ant-gamhlng law
Yes, ! see that wins calls me an up
holder OF gambler. and so on" the 'us
tce said In a statement issuel Tonight
II would not deny II for the wnrld ever
If it were said by one having shire.
of veracity.
"But this much J say: ! never had any
consultation about any race track bl
With any one anywhera"
Mr WINS smiled wher ho read .Tr
Gaynor's denial later in the evening ant
announced that he had only Just begun
lie added that he would he backed up I,
what he had 20 say regarding Justice
Gaynor and the race tracks by Assist
ant District Attorney Elder OF King
county.
Former Police Commissioner Theodor'
Bingham, who has hitherto been stal
wart democrat, Tonight Goclarcd himse'
supporter of Barnard "A Tamman,
defeat" he said. will he cause tor re
joicin9 In every state in the Union
suffra ststs Of New York to-day seq
to plan a womans campa lgn In aid o
Mr.. Hearst, who last night declared .il
self an advocate Of woman suffrage, II
Is our greatest political opportunity" de
'ared Mrs. HaYrlet Stanton Rlatch. on
{. the suffrage leaders In a statement 20
day "Mr. Hearst's reply has arouse
deep feeling OF honor and gratitude
and this campaign is likely 70 mark
historic point In tho suffrage cause.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-14
BANDIT in AN AUTO
HELD-UP A BANK

Chicago, oct. 13.-A fashionabiy dressed
bandit who early this afternoon robbed
the savings bank Of u. N. Erslsine &. Co
in Highland Park H., an aristocratic
suburb on the lake shore. % miles north
Of Chicago, committee suicide by shooting
himself in the mouth when driven to bay
by the Highland Park marshal and
posse Of citizens.
A companion Of the robher. who had
driven him to the bank in an automobile.
was captured Immediately following the
robbery forcing the principal perpetrator
Of the daring daylight crime to fee on
.oot. He was engaged in a running duel
with Town Marshal John Sheehan who
was the targot 'or many bullets from the
fugitive bandits revolver, one OF which
went through the sleeve o; his coat
After running several blocks and fall
ing to drive back his pursuers, the robber
ran into a shed closely followed by Shee-
han. When he saw Sheehan enter the
shed with his revolver leveled at his
head the fugitive put the inuz2le Of his
own revolver In his mouth and fred a
shot which resulted in his death almost
Immediately.
Neither ho nor his companion IS known.
The man arrested. who appeared in the
cuise OF n chaufeeur positively refused
after his arrest to discuss anything con-
cerning hiY or his compa1ion's IDENTIFY.
ROBuEWY SPECTACULAR
The robbery was conducted is a deli
nerato and spectacular manner the aau-
1i @ccurua about $50 in gold coin and
ii!ls after he had forced John C. Dufry
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-14
SUPREME COURT.
Windsor County Tax and damage
Cases Argued.

Montpelier. oct. 13.-Arguinent. {.
were concluded in supreme court this
morning In the Windsor county case
~ John g. Coolidge VS. Warren X.
Taylor, In which in the lower court
there was verdict for the plaintiff
to recover s246.2S for taxes paid und-
er protest 10 the town Of Plymouth.
The Windsor county trespass case
of Warren W. Guild and Fred II.
Spaulding vs.. John w Prentiss and
Harry NJ. Wilder was also argued
yesterday By Charles Batchelder and
r. II. Spaulding for the plaintiffs and
Y. G. Davis for the defendants. Dam
ages In cutting timber on leased
lands Is involved. The lower court
gave the plaintiffs $3.50 damages and
their costs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-14
CONGO HORRORS
IN OPEN COURT
Belgian Lieutenant in Suit for
Salary Will Tell Of Seeing
Woman Eaten by Ants.
Continued on png" -

prIe.ole o. 20 IT, ,.raoi,to. -
l'
Pc'rated hy sing Leopold o Belgium
through MS representatives. IN the congo
Free state are to he exposed at last in q
court or law
me tortnHlnG ana manning or detense-
less native men, women ana children,
"Alcn nave excited the indignation, but
never the active interference, OF tn"
clNl!lzed world, Will be barred, and, II is
A"ped proved b% Lieutenant Emil
4'oTpeihaus' naval o'h0er' WHO, IN utter
"SEuSt' mas given up his contract as an
"'nciaI IN the cong" I" come home and
I'.'aI 70 me- counirNmen the horrors
u' nc mas Witnessed WIN MS own eyes.
'!'Hu'laht b"rT"ihdNS mas p'"n Tor t"p
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-14

"Did you find Willlams?" asked Duffy.
40, he wasn't there" the stranger
replied. Cashier Duffy then became
suspicious and. while his visitor went
to speak to tho chauffeur. hurried Y
took a largo amount OF money and
locked It in the vault Several hun
dred dollars stlll were In his care. As
he entered the cage, Duty was con
fronted by the robber who covered
him with n revolver
TELEPHONE BROUGHT MARSHAL,
cage" said the bandit cor I'll blow
your head of. Hurry up"
All complied with tho demand. The
intruder helped himself 70 all tho
money In sight and then exclaimci
"If any of YOU attempt to follow mo
will Kill you"
He started for the door and Duffy
Immediately telephoncd the marsha,'s
office across the street By the time
the robber rec hcd the automob Z,
Marshal Sheehan was running toward
the bank At sight OF him the robber
broke into run and citizens held the
chauffeur The chase after tho fugi-
tive was a thrilling one. but ended In
his suicide within a few minutes All
the money taken from the bank was
found in his clothing.
II vas learned tonight that the dead
bank robber had registered at tho Avenue
House In Evanston, H.. Wednesday, night
rs -. G. Wilson. Milwaukee. Wis" and
that the automobile which took him tc
The Highland Park bank had been loaned
lin by j. r, Kcelyn. n wealthy mining
man Of Goldned. Nev. who lives ir
Evanston part of tho wear.
Tho man under arrest, believed by tho
police to have been a confederate Of tnt
rol her. is Eeelvn's chauffeur His name
s Fred SChvab and he has been 6
trusted emplOve OF Koelvn II the Wes
and In Chicago FOR several years
Schwah declared that he knew nothing
about the character of hts PASSENGER TO-
day and thr' he had suspected nothins
until he saw him take to his heels after
leaving the bank
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-14
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Fifteenth Annual Meeting In Newport
November II md Is.

The 18th annual meeting OF the Yer
mont Horticultural society viii be held
at Newport November II and is. A num-
her OF speakers have been engaged and
good program is provided. Among
those who will give addresses or papers
are the following: Prof. A. q. Gulley Of
tho Connecticut Agricultural College
Prof. +. W. Morse. recently Of the New
Hampshire State College, Mr. George T.
Powell of Ghent, n. y. State forester.
A. F. lfawes. director. J. l.. Hills OF the
Vermont Experiment Station. and Bertha
NJ Terrill. professor Of domestic economy
at the University OF Vermont.
The officers OF the society wish to re-
mind the growers OF fruits, vegetables
and flowers that there will he premiums
this year as usual, and II Is hoped that in
harvesting these products some OF the
best will be reserved for exhibition at the
meeting. An extensive premium list has
been adopted. which should attract u
good exhibit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-14
Educator and Convicted Revolu,
tionist Foced Firing Squad
without Flinching.
HIS DEATH STIRS EUROPE
Ten Thousnn. In Paris ATTEMPTED
Demonstration before spn ninh Em-
bsSsy but Were Hcpulscd.
Eiot observation-disclosures
spce ct Rome.


Darce'oh'' oct 1'--Prof. rrancisco
victcd revolutionist, was shot to-day.
The execution was done at the fortress OF
Mortjuich where the prisoner had been
confined since his condemnation by court
martial. The doomed man faced the firing
squad without ninchng and fell dead
Of the frst olley.
Fcrrer except for n commentary ex-
preston Of emotion Immediately preceding
his death. retained his composure to the
last. His attorney NJ. Gaceran who had
defended the prisoner Loyalty as to
bring about his own arrest for i'm
properly addressing the court. had Sc
cured perm ssion for n brief talk with
the revoutionist before the latter was
lei to the ditch where he was to die.
TO his attorney Ferrer spoke feelinglv
of the work for which he had sacrificed
his life and Of the future of his dauchte,
whose brave attempt IA save his life
touched the father more deeply. an
parently. than any other incident Of hi.
trial and conviction on Fer~cr's arrest
his family was left dependent unon this
daughter who AZ once s.cured employ
ment in biscuit factory When II waa
known that her father had been
q personal appeal 70 King Alfonso call
ing upon him in the name Of his known
generosity and chlvalrv. to spare heI
fathers life When these facts wert
related by Galceran. Ferrer broke down.
It vas but passing emotion and
presently the undaunted revoiutionist wa.
himself again.
Ferrer declined to receive tho last
sacramerts and turned away from tho
two priests of the order of Peace and
Charity who had beer sent by tho prison
ISOLATION Of the church.
When the hour Of his execution arrivet
he walked bravely through the prisor
ward tn the ditch IN the shadow Of the
encirclirg wall Without a quiver ht
faced the twelve infantryinen who az tx
word OF command fired single shot.
When the report Of the vollev had died
away. F'errer was dead uDon tho ground
Previous 20 the execution. precautions
had been taken to forestall = possible
attempt at rescue by doubling the
sentinels upon the walls Of the fortress.
With tho execution OF Francisco Fer
rer the authorities have removed from
tho affairs Of Spain one lonS suspected
Of revolutionary activities and who be
cause Of his education and influence vas
deemed OF pecuiar danger % the STATE.
The decree Of tho court martial vas
! respected punctilllously T. the face ot
protests AZ times violent IN form h'
syrpathlzers with 40 pr-ore 0ot only