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The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-06
STAND BY YOUR GUNS.

Never IN the history of the labor move
meht IN West Virginia was there so much
necessity for unity in the ranks of labor.
United action locally and state wide.
The Declaration of Independopco and
the Constitution of the United Sta+os
great freedom guaranteeing, inspiring
documents as they are-will become but
meaningless phases written on parchment
IL the spirit of our ancestors wiSa4A gave
them to us are allowed to die, so the law
tnl rights of our citizens must be cease.
lessiy defended and demanded.
Inc state Federation of Labor has be-
gun determined fight for the needed lcg-
lslatlon tor the protection of the life.
limb and home of the toiling masses. and
1t behoovcs every union man TO aron.e +o
his duty and do more than ever hefo-e
during the coming year in the interest of
the cause and help secure the economic
demands Of organized labor.
West Virginia has been singled ont nv
trust influences for special attack
Trusts do not like the rule of the neo.
pie. They don t like fair and omen dac;s.
Ions by the people on the great questions
OF the day. Trusts like assembly se1ec.
ton OF obedient trust servants. Then m
questioning allegiance on the judicial
bench, in state Legislature, at our national
capital.
Direct legislation Yields death b1ous
to such trust control
But direct legislation must ho dofana
ed by men and methods.
Inc State Federation of Labor is pri
marty organized to protect laoor's CON
stitutional rights
Hence every union in the State should
at this critical moment affiliate with the
state Federation and help carry on it.
battle for freedom and justice.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-06

A member of organized labor can and
should attend all meetings of his organi-
cation, keeping ever in mind its best
interests and act in accordance Herewith;
leave nothing undone to advance the
trade rights, be consistent and earnest
in advocacy of the just claims of his asso-
citation, be tolerant of the opinions of
others who may differ with him, aim to
advance the growth of his organization
by the application of practical and sensi-
BILE methods, and assist the movement in
general by purchasing none but union
made articles bearing the union label
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-06
THE CRY OF. WOLF.

When the railroads advanced freight
rates the. did not ask the consent of the
shippers. When they juggled the various
in their behalf they did not ask the dear
public. When they had congress pass
laws abolishing the free pass and ship
pers' ticket they did not ask the ship
pers and the public whether it met with
their approval.
When they raised switching charges re-
Gently at all points on the northwest lines
they did not ask of the consgnees on
whom the blow fell 90 Please, may we do
anyhow.
But now that the switchmen demand a
sum sutficient-to maintain their families
and reasonable number of holidays in
which to recuperate from their strenuous
labors these same railroads send up a
howl that can be heard in New Mexico.
Language, that would make Minny
league umpire daily receipts of Billings
gate sound lige a homecoming welcome, is
hurled at the striking switchmcn by the
daily press, speaking for the managers
The public is implored, cajoled and be-
sought by all that s fair and just to give
the poor suffering down trodden railroads
its sympathy.
These switchmen are trying to hold
us up,' they cry to the people.
But the people are to them.
They have cried "Wolf! once toe
often.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-06

Remember that the Kanawha Valley
Central Labor Union meets in regular ses-
sion on next Tuesday evening at their
hall, 20 1-2 Summers street. Election of
officers for the coming year will take
place and much other business of the
utmost Importance to the union men Of
the hanawha Valley will be transacted
Every delegate should be present and take
an active interest in the meeting
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-06

1t is estimated that $4,000 employees of
the Steel Trust will make application for
allotments of stock
The United States Steel Corporation
employs at present about $4,000. 1t has
been ascertained that those whoare stock
holders and those who are applying for
the last allotment are mostly employed
IN the clerical departments and those hold
ing the more responsible positions in the
mills
The laborers and lower paid workbench
III the mills have not to date taken much
OF the stock Clerks employed in the vari-
Gus offices have been subscribers to the
limit.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-06

In short time a new wage scale for
the miners in this district is to be formu
lated and the time has arrived for them
to relegate their personal feelings and
animosities to the rear and line up as one
man and assist their officials. Attend
your local meetings regularly, pay up
your dues promptly, and talk up the
organization among your fellow workers
and get them interested. Do it now, be-
fore it is too late. The successful out
come of the joint convention rests upon
each individual member
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-06

Modern economic conditions, when ex-
amincd in the light of constructive ideal
ism, disclose a lamentable want of con-
formity to those principles, which con-
tribute, to what should be the primary
object of all industry-the well being of
men. But the true idea is latent in the
actual, and the bright sun of hope shall
never be extinguished until the ideals of
trade unionism shall become glorious real
tiles to all the children of men.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-06

In another column an article by
Thomas F. Kennedy portraying the
SO Pennsylvania Internal Regions sets
forth the conditions that also prevail in
West Virginia under the guiding hand
of the "master minds ''\and their infa-
nous guard and peonage system. Will
the miners and other toilers ever arouse
from their slumber and help the faithful
few cast off the chains of slavery, or will
they leave them as legacy of shame to
the coming generation?
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-06

If you belong to labor union and do
not ask for union label goods you are
like soldier in n trench who, instead
of using his ammunition to dislodge the
enemy, throws it into the enemy s
trench, thus providing means of dislodg-
ing himself. If union men would de-
mand the label upon all goods for one
year, the present struggle would be won
by organized laboring men throughout
the entire world. Why not do your part
by buying only union made goods?
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-06

With all the attempts Of the union
crushers to blot out organized labor in
West Virginia during the past year, it
has grown steadily, if not rapidly. The
sensible employers are beginning to rea-
lie that it don t pay to try to bluff and
bulldoze organized labor, who fight with
the same ammunition they do. --Ffis is
the reason why every union man should
keep his dues paid up so as his union
will have healthy bank account to back
up demands for better conditions.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-06

If unionism means any thing, it means
what it says, unionism The labor union
that refuses to affiliate with the Central
Labor Union and the State Federation
OF Labor are doing exactly as the non
union man who refuses to join the union
of his craft In both instances it is
against the principles of unionism. Tn
ionism means "united -
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-06

The Christmas charity dinners through
out the entire country speak louder than
words can express or pen can portray the
poverty, privation and degradation that
the criminal trusts are creating among
the toiling masses, in their mad rush for
profits and political power. The trade
union, and the trade union alone, can call
a halt on the exploitation of the masses
by greedy gold grabbers.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-06

If there was ever suitable occasion
for cussing it is when some fool card man
knocks his union paper for what he would
never dream of knocking any other paper
No union man ever does it; that is left
for merely card men.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-06

Without organization in the West Vir-
ginia coal fields injustice will continue,
disorder will prevail and government and
laws themselves will be endangered more
in the future than they have in the past.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-06

After you read this issue hand it - to
your neighbor. He may loosen up and
send in his subscription and help up in
our fight for him
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-06

Subscribers to the Labor Argus are urg-
ed to pay up their subscription at once
We need the money and need it bad
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-06

The toiler is man only SO long as he
maintains his independence After that
is gone he is only machine to be oper-
ated by the ''guards'' and the ''master
minds
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-06

If you want to see The Labor Argus
continue read our extra special offer on
page two and read it at the next meeting
of your local
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-06

You don have to prod and urge the
union man to do his duty, but the card
man no man can stir up
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-06

Remember that the Rajah stogie is a
home made, hand made, union made pro
duct
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-06

The union man taketh and payeth
for and readeth the union paper; the
card man doeth not so.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-06

help us secure 1000 new subscribers.
See our extra special offer on page two
for that purpose.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-06

The Union Label will bring peace and
plenty to the wage earners.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-06

If you are opposed to Chinese Coolie
labor demand the Union Label.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-06

CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-25
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

State of Mississippi,
Forrest county.
CLINE-HOLMES LUMBER co. .
VS.. No. 10. ~
MRS. LILLIAN o. HILL, ct al.
IN CHANCERY COURT.
By virtue of decreaspf the chanc-
cry court of said equity rendered in
the above styled catse fs8athe 18th
day of December A. D. 1908, 1t the De-
cember term. A. 4 1908 oFsaid court,
I, the undersigned. tulx ppointed spe-
cial commissioner said court, will,
on the first day 4 y Aruary A. D. 1903.
between the hd% d II o'clock am.
and o'clock y m. kll, at the front
or Main street door of he court house
at public cutlery in said Forrest coun-
ty, to the highest bidder or bidders, for
cash, the following described real es-
tate, situated in the county of Forrest
in the state of Mississippi, to wit:
Lots four az, five (5), eight (S),
nine co., ten (10), eleven (11) and
twelve CID and the south half of
fifteen (15)( block eleven (11). Lot
four az. block five (5), all being locat-
ed in the Mayflower Park addition to
the City of Hattiesburg, Miss. Lots
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-25
PLANS MAY MISCARRY
Hence this RETICENCE
On Official of the Company Says That
a Definite Statement Will Be Ready
Within 80 Days-Little Doubt of
Sussess Entertained Now.

While 1t is pretty well known that
there is something doing In the matter
of putting in operation the Hatties-
burg street railway system, yet the
official of the traction company will
not make an authoritive statement.
They say that they want to be abso-
lutely fair with the people, and do
not care to raise any hopes that might
possibly not be realized, and for that
reason, they will not make a state
ment until everything is absolutely
certain of realization.
This reticence on the part of the
official does not mean, however, that
they feel that there is any doubt but
that the plans under consideration to
put the street railway in operation
may miscarry, but they do not
want to make statement as to the
plans until everything is in readiness
to begin the work.
One of the officials this morning
stated to a News reporter that with
in thirty days he thought that the
whole matter would be in readiness O
be made public, and at the proper
time the management would make a
statement, and that this would mean
much to Hattiesburg.
This was saying that the rumor is
true that the traction company will
begin the operation of cars at no dis
tant day, without saying 1t in so many
words, and the people of Hattiesburg
are elated that, at last, the prospects
Tor an active line of cars will be in
operations in this city.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-25
Real Estate Transfers

The following deeds were filed for
registration today in the office of
chancery clerk:
A. G. Keithley to Sallie Long, lot %
in block 1 of the X. McInnis second
division of lot S, block 1853 Of the o. H.
Crittenden survey, the consideration
being $4,000.
II. A. Camp to L. e. Shannon, lot 10
of block II, Hattiesburg Heights, con-
sideration 5000.
Jennie Hudson to P. B. Johnson, lot
3, block of the Yellow Park survey,
consideration $12S.
Scott King to>Mrs. H. T. Ferguson,
east one-half of lot Z, block 113 of the
Hamper Whinnery survey, the lot be-
ing so by 1853 feet, consideration not
given.
The following deeds were filed for
registration in the office of the chan
Gerry clerk Saturday:
M. ]. Epley to w. R. Hannicutt lot
51x190 being lot No. 16 of the R. A.
Magruder survey of the City of Hat
tiesburg, the consideration being ST.
$50.
T. W. Reeves to J. H. Mitchell four
houses and the lot forming the east
one-half of lot No. 5, block of the
Nancy Anderson survey, the consider
alton being 5000.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-25
little George Hammer
Again Before the Bar
For UnLawful Retailing

When times are dull with the police,
George Hammer, or Little George"
as he is familiar known, is always on
hand, and can be relied on to act as
defendant in a retailing case. George
was for the third time during the
month in the police court this morn
ing, and as usual was fined $500 and
the costs, from which verdict he took
an appeal to the circuit court.
After the trial was over, and the
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-25
Secretary Larson Leaues
the Hattiesburg Commercial
Club to Enter Business

sociation and has other extensive bust.
ness interests, but will give a portion
Of his time at least to the affairs of
the Commercial Club until an efficient
secretary can be secured.
Mr.. Larson has a great many per-
sonal friends in Hattiesburg who will
regret the departure of his interesting
family from Hattiesburg, but who will
wish them happiness and prosperity
in their new home.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-25

matter Of bond was made, Hammer
was carried out of the courtroom in
the arms of strong man, and placed
in a carriage and sent home.
Carrie Owens, colored, was fined
SIS and the costs for retailing.
There was a charge against one
Charles Gordan for retailing, but on
account of lack Of evidence, the
charge was dismissed, but the defend
ant will be held on a charge of vag-
rancy. and will be tried tomorrow.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-25
SPANSHI-AMER|CAN WAR
VETERANS FORM A CAMP

McCallum, adjutant; ]. A. Beaumont,
quarter-master; ]. B. Buschmann, Of
ficer of the day; D. G. McGilvray, Of
ficer Of the guard.
The camp will probably have enroll
ed much larger membership than at
present, as there are a number of vet
Grams of the Spanish-American war
Of the First Mississippi regiment in
this section, and the charter members
are very enthusiastic in keeping the
interest alive.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-25

Camp George NJ. Gowan, Spanish
American War veterans, has been or
twenty-five members. The camp was
mustered into the association Satur-
day by Capt. J. H. Hopkins.
The officers of the camp are as
follows:
A. Farley, commander; Virgil
Jones, senior vice commander; Byron
Jones, junior vice commander; Dunk
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-25

Mr.. G. F. Larson, for the past year
secretary of the Hattiesburg CONNER
cial Club, has rendered his resignation
and will return to his former home at
McComb City, where he expects to en-
gage in business on his own account.
It is understood that Mr.. Herman
Katz will act as secretary of the Com
mercial Club temporarily. He is sec
rotary Of the Retail Merchants As
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-25
Swam; s Big Shows
to Begin RehearsaLs
in Hattiesburg Soon

people here by the first of February
to begin rehearsals, and that he is
bringing a car of stock from Missouri
The cars, three in number, and 9TH
er property will be put in good condi-
ton at once, and the shows will open
here some time during the latter part
of next month.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-25

Mr. w. I. Swain, manager of the w.
!. Swain Company's shows, which had
Hattiesburg as winter quarters, has re-
turned to the city from his ranch in
Missouri and will begin preparations
at once to open his show for the
spring and summer tour. Mr.. Swain
states that he will have about forty
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-25
Reduced Rates
To Natchez and Return
account
MARDI GRAS
Hattiesburg. Miss.

Hattiesburg, Miss.
Rate of one fare plus twenty-five
cents from all stations to Natchez,
Miss, and return will be in effect.
Tickets will be sold daily February
18th to Gath inclusive and good to re-
turn up to and including March LIST.
1909.
For further Information see Local
sgent or address
r. d. REEVES,
General Passenger Agent,
Hattiesburg, Miss.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-25
CITY BREVITIEs

Mr.. Paul Fortner, of Gulfport, was
in the city this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Lehman, of
Gandsi, were registered at Hotel Hat
tiesburg Sunday.
Mr.. M. P. Bouslog, a prominent
citizen of Gulfport, was Sunday Wis
itor to the city. He reports business
improving all through this section of
the state.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. A. Dennis, of Bass
field, spent Sunday in the city.
Mr.. Charles Saunders, of Meridian,
was in town yesterday
Mr.. G. G.. Pope came down from
Jackson Sunday to spend the day. He
prefers Hattiesburg to his home town,
but doesn't want the fact to leak out.
Mr.. Harry s. Williams, of New Or
leans, is here on business.
Mr.. w. M. Lackett, of New Orleans,
is stopping at Hotel Hattiesburg.
Mr.. William T. Broadman, of Gulf
port, is transacting business in the
metropolis.
Mr.. w. o. Futch, of Gulfport, is
in town.
Mr.. w. G. Windam, of Mount Olive,
is registered at Fabachers.
Mr.. Edgar N. Hirsch, proprietor of
the New Gem Theatre, is in New Or
leans engaging theatrical talent.
Mr.. T. B. Garraway, of Carson, was
in the city this morning.
Mr.. A. r. Kelly, of Lumberton, was
a recent visitor to Hattiesburg.
Mr.. w. w. Deverin, of Lumberton,
is registered at Fabachers.
Mr.. George P. Jackson, of Sumrall,
Sundayed In the city.
Mr.. j. T. Arnold came over from
Silver Creek Sunday and spent the
day with Hattiesburg friends.
Mr.. ]. e. Reed, of New Orleans, is a
business visitor to the city.
Mr.. G. E. Bellamy, of Hathorn, is
In town.
Mr.. J. H. Thurman, of Egypt, is reg
stored at the Klondyke.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chalmers Pool have re-
-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-25

two (2) and three go, OF block one
hundred and fifty-one (151) Of the
John Hamper and Hamper and whin-
merry addition to the City Of Hatties-
burg. Miss. All as per plats recorded
in the office of the chancery CLERK at
Hattiesburg Miss, together with the
improvements and appurtenances
thereto belonging.
Dated this the 9th day of January
A. D. 1909.
T. e. BATSoN.
Special Commissioner.
1-11-St-Mon
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-25

Mrs. s. A. Chalker Of Mayo, Fla,
and Mrs. q. S. Gamble. and little
child of Luraville. Fla, who have been
visiting Mrs. J. c. Cox. have returned
to their homes.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-25
MRS. HOGGETH
AGAIN ARRESTED

Following an indictment by the
grand jury, Mrs Emma Hoggett was
arrested Saturday afternoon on a
charge of retailing by Deputy Sheriff
McGilvary and was released on bonds
of $1,000. Mrs. Hoggett's trial will
come up at the next term of criminal
circuit court
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-25

turned from Asheyille, where Mrs.
Pool has been some time for her
health. Her numerous friends will be
glad to know that she Is much i'm
proved.
Mr.. H. H. Little, of Mize, was a
Sunday visitor to Hattiesburg.
Mr.. ]. w. Green, of Monticello, is in
the city on business.
Messrs. ]. d. Shanks, w. M. Easter
ling and w. L. Scott, of Sumrall, we're
registered at the Klondyke yesterday.
Mr.. w. ]. Packs, of Ellisville, was
a unday visitor to the metropolis.
Messrs. N. w. Lawson and G. r.
Roos, of Make. spent Sunday in Hat
tiesburg.
Mr.. e. j. Moore, of Toledo, o.. is
making his first trip to Hattiesburg
since the advent of the financial de-
preston.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-25

Sure results from the Daily News
want ads.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-25

T0nlV The Farm beautiful love story with "a moral
IIIJlHvs TOO Much Snuff comic picture all laughs.
IUDHI HThe Faithful Little Dogge' a1 1s Ts S FEATURE
IN ADDED GTTRaCTYON- have secured Mr. Hampstead
Bentley the Dixie competeD largest
circuits His win be
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-25

Mr.. w. G. Windam, of Mount Oliv,
is registered at Fabachers.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-25

Mr.. H. H. Little, of Mize, was 9
Sunday visitor to Hattiesburg.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-25

Mr.. Edgar N. Hirsch, proprietor @
the New Gem Theatre, is in New o.
leans engaging theatrical talent.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-25

Mr.. w. o. Futch, of Gulfport, is
in town.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-25

Mr.. J. H. Thurman, of Egypt, is reg
istered at the Klondyke.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Chalmers Pool have re
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-25

Mr.. J. w. Green, of Monticello, is in
the city on business.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-10-19
GERMAN COLONY IN TEXAS.
Foreign Companies Carrying Out Plans
TO Raise Cotton In Our South.

Foreign Companies Carrying Out Plans
to Raise Cotton In Our South.
German and British spinners are
putting into execution their threat TO
buy land and raise cotton in Texas.
The sale OF several tracts of land, ag-
gregating nearly 100000 acres. in
southwest Texas to Berlin firm led
to the disclosure that German and Eng
fish spinners are the actual purchasers
and that they plan to buy more land
upon which to grow cotton. Their
agents hold options on several thou
sand acres. all in Frio, Lasalle, Webb,
Duval ana McMullen counties.
Plans have been perfected for col
onizing German cotton growers. who
agree TO sell their crops to the spin
ners direct.
The spinners contend that tho grower
will get better average price for his
product season by season than under
present conditions. The details of the
plan are not announced. but in some
way the spiHners will hold a sort Of
lien on the land to insure the sale to
them OF all cotton grown on it.
The first colony OF about 800 German
families will settle on the land about
Jan. l. The price OF the land ranged
from 81 TO $50 an acre.