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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-08
THE CHILD AT THE LOOM.

What would prisoned robin do, shut
In a room full of looms,
Robbed of the sky and the sun and
the, nodding blooms?
Why, you know what he'd do, and 80
do I-he'd beat his wings in
agony
And, brokenhearted, he would chirp
to you to set him free.
And yet you put child of mine in
there and you don't car,
Because he isn't yours; he just belongs
to me.
What would tiny wild rose do in
there, in sitting, foul-scented
air,
Robbed of the kiss of the Breeze, jew
eled dew and moonbeams fair
Why, you know what 'twould do, and
SO do I-'twould pine and die,
And crushed and withered at our feet
'twould lie.
And yet you put child of mine there
to toll and cry,
A child who never looked into the sky.
And tell me, you who put them there,
Is there a rose or a robin fairer,
Is there bird awning or wildwood's
prettiest Towering thing that's
dearer
Why you know well there's not, and
SO do I; there can not be
A sweeter thing in all the world than
childhoods frailty;
And who are you to take the one that
looks to me
And dream of seeing yours in some
eternity?
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-08
THE SPIRIT OF LABOR.

In all matters wherein the working people are
concerned the public is being shown by the most
consistent of evidence that the worker no longer
brother of the OK, but human being whose in
terests vitality interviewer with the interests of
his class
1t is lesson that needs to be learned WELL by all
who would oppose the working people in their strug
gle tor recognition and their rightful place and
share in the world of industry
While there is much disagreement in the ranks
OF labor over the methods of attaining common
end, in this the workers united-tFthe injury of
one is the concern of all''
To- In the case of Meyer, Haywood and Pettibone
this was Enthusiastically demonstrated.
In the cause of the McNamaras this spirit of
common interest again strikingly manifested
1t matters not that the McNamaras betrayed the
cause and proved themselves the lowest type Of
traitors. Labor believed them innocent and stood
by them to the moment they by their own mouths
confessed their unworthiness
San Diego is furnishing another example of the
alertness of this spirit of common interest
Though many believe the trouble in San Diego to
have been brewed by elements extremely Injurious
to tn ecause Of labor yet all agreed that the utv
OF Labor whole to stand by those of the working
class is unquestionable.
The Industrial Workers of the World are the Bit
terest opponents OF the Labor Unions. They boast
loudest of their antagonism to the Union and. of
their success in imposing that organization Yet
they are human beings crushed by the common un-
friendly system and victims of the common methods
OF suppressing labor AS such labor has arrayed it.
self against the Influences that have unawfu]]v ond
brutally proceeded against the I. W. W.
Th@ Labor Union will fight the I. W. W. to the
limit. 1t will have collision with the T. w. W.
as an organization. But it will not stand Indifferent
ly by and see members of that organization unlaw-
fully restrained in their liberties and brutalv beat
en- and maltreated, no matter who the assailants
may be.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-08
TRADE UNIONISTS
ARE NOT ANARCHISTS
BY THE REV. CHARLES sTELzLE

Possibly my experience with trades
unionism has been peculiar, but I
hardly think that that is so. My i'm
preston is that have seen and
heard the worst as We'll as the best
in trades unionism. There is much
In the movement that needs to- be
up Of flesh and blood is perfect.
Because of the very practical ex-
perience that have had with the men
in the ranks as well as with the
leaders of organized labor, I have
come to have little patience with the
cry Of "Anarchism," in some quar-
ters, when the question Of trades
un1onism Is being discussed.
To judge a movement by isolated
cases, as these opponents are doing,
is rank injustice. It is an indication
that their judgment as to the value
of things is hardly to be trusted
They have failed to give matters
their proportionate value.
But if their argument is to be con-
sidered, then others may also employ
it. Numerous are the illustrations
that might be cited which prove that
trades unionism. is not anarchistic,
but only one or two may here be
given.
Questions were being fired at me in
a meeting of a machinists' local, when
one brother asked: Don't you think
that we ought to use the weapons Of
the bosses-the gatling gun and the
rifle?" Cries Of "Anarchist!'' shut
up" from men all over the hall ef-
fectually silenced the questioner. He
stood absolutely alone, and I half
suspect that he asked the question
simply for the sake of getting up an
argument.
It has been reported that a high
official in our country had favorably
received a delegation from an or
ganization which opposed legislation
favorable to workingmen. While the
matter was being discussed at
meeting of western central labor
union, g. delegate arose and remarked,
I'VE ought to treat that official Just
as some of the Russian officials have
been recently treated" In other
words, the degelate implied that dy-5
Mantle was the dose that should have
been served him because of his ap-
parent discrimination against work
ingmen. Instantly, there came Kisses
from all parts of the room. Charges
were preferred against him.. The Of
fender was given q formal trial and
was unanimously expelled because Of
the anarchistic speech which he had
made. ;zsss 3zz $4s,. s. .sss Y, @.sa5.
While it is true that here and there
one finds q man in the labor move
ment who, under peculiar circum-
stances, will give expression to. =
declaration which may be anarchistic, /
It must not be forgotten that the ten
sdency Of trades unionism Is for the
enforcement Of law and order. n g4 IL "a
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-08
THE MODERN PIRACY.

One of the things that's the matter with Amer
1ca'' just now is watered stock. Consider for
moment, just what it is:
Watered stock represents the demand Of the capt.
talist for interest nothing-on purely fictitious
capital Almost everybody thinks it is right that
the investor should get fair return his actual
and honest investment. But great many people
believe that the quality of product and the tremend
ousy high cost of living involved in the effort to
pay dividends capital that exists only in the
minds of organizing fnanciers Of the j. P. Morgan
type.
TO illustrate:
Value of tobacco trust plant, S., OOO, 900; stock
and bonds issued against it, $25, 100000; recently
raised to $52,000,000
Ship trust properties $5,00000o; stocks and
bonds, $71 100000.
Steel trust stock and bonds, ST. ,436, 722, 135-at
least ree-fourths ''water''
And so it goes through long list of monopolis-
tic corporations. The game is to make these false
values real by earning dividends on oceans of wa
tered stock. If you dom let 'em do it, you dds
turb business - but if you do let 'em do it, you
crush the ]aborer the producer Of material and
the consumer.
Supposed we tried ':watered' labor for while
that is, suppose labor demanded four days. pay
for every it worked-what would these Eva
tered'' promoters and organizers say?
Why, they would say it was an |'outrage, 'Frob-
berry" frank Injustice etc., etc.
And they would be quite right
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-08
BOOSTS AND SLAMS
ON CURRENT EVENTS
UNRESTRICTED DELEGATES
TO NAME NEXT PRESIDENT

THE fate of the nation rests in the
Il hands Of the uninstructed dele
gates. At least it looks so at this
writing. No candidate has a majority
of instructed delegates so far and it
looks as If neither convention would
be able to nominate on the first bal
lot without the aid Of some of those
who have been left to their own
sweet will by their trusting consti-
tuents at home.
Each Of the: leading candidates of
the Republican party claims a. ma
jortty Of the delegates. But they are
either off of their count or are count
ing on uninstructed delegates voting
for them. Under the majority rule
in the Republican convention fewer
uninstructed delegates will be neces-
sary to bring a nomination than in
the Democratic convention where it
takes a tWo-thirds vote to nominate.
But at that he is an important per-
sonage. made more SO by the fierce
ness of the conflict in that party.
1t is easy to conjure up in the
minds eye picture of the poor I'M
instructed delegate at Chicago be-
ing hammered and pressed, and pull
ed and hauled by the workers for
one or the other candidate, the secret
conferences and the back pattings-
all to charm from his uninstructed
lips that vital word. The battle viii
be fierce there.
At Baltimore where there will be
less competition, and that of a more
friendly character, the pressure will
be severe, although less fierce.
But in both cases there is a good
chance of a name not now in the lead
being at the head of the tickets NOM
mated. In the naming Of these tick
cts the uninstructed delegates will
bear the major share of the burden.
Instructed delegates are all right in
their place, but for the real results
watch the man without instructions.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-08
PAYING THE PRICE.

Under the pretext of shifting to the public the
anticipated increase in the wages of the Miners the
anthracite coal monopolists have decreed sub
stantial increase in the price Of coal.
The purpose of the anthracite interests to place
heavier burdens upon the public have moved that
conservative journal, The New York Evening Post
to the protest:
1t is exactly this sort of thing which stirs up the
present unrest 1t is admitted that the companies
and the railroads carrying anthracite earning good
dividends, and quite sufficiently good cases to
Justify the imposition of part of the burden of
wage advance upon the stockholders. The managers
of the hard coal roads, however have never made a
reputation for seeing much beyond their noses and
continue to talk freely about the persecution of
Undoubtedly the coal barons are contributing
to the uneasiness of the public. But what profits
it a coal baron to have and hold privilege to ad-
vance the price Of fuel if for fear of causing the
public to complain he shall refuse to exercise it?
What value is gun to highwayman if he hest
tates to thrust it into the face of the unsuspectng
traveller lest by stepping out unexpectedly and de-
manding the purse of the wayfarer he should fright
zen or anger the traveller and cause him to demand
the regulation of bandits or if he should become
radical, their suppression?
Why should the public complain? If it is con-
tent to permit few "Chrstian gentlemen to mon
cpolize the coal fields and exact profits from Them
why should it not be willing to pay the price?
How else is initiative to Individual enterprise to
be encouraged and rewarded how else are our glor-
1ous institutions to be preserved?
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-08
DOGS BANQUET; BABIES sTARVE.

New York has furnished another genuine shock
to the human sensiblities in luncheon party given
at one OF the most smpuous hotels of that citv for
the delight of Pekinese spaniel and several Other
dogs CT like social rank
Each of the aristocratic CANNES was attended
by his "chaperon,'' lady Of wealth. The repast
was prepared by the chief of the hotel t. was
served by well-trained walters; was spread upon a
table adorned with every elegance of silver and cut
glass and dollhouse blooms
Furthermore the reporters of the press were no.
titled that they might come and write it up as q
function OF the first order-an 'event' in society.
And the reporters were present. too Some Of
the big newspapers had illustrated feature stories in
which the insult to human intelligence and decencv
was depicted graphically.
The Pekinese spaniel is a breed of dog typical
Of the species of aristocracy that INDUCED in the
feat of degenerate extravaganza. It is canine
caricature freak Of the perverse in nature, helm
less and useless to man, of purpose save to amuse
the emptiness of an idle class incapable of ra-
tlonal pleasure as of useful employment
No stronger chapter of the gospel of discomfort
could ossby be written than &C accurte report of an
affair of this kind:
While ignorant and indolent women PLAYED
chaperon to freak ours in vain search for amuse-
ment, Intelligent and industrious women by the
thousands and tens of thousands yes, by the mil
hons-Were puzzing their noble minds to solve the
problem OF how to secure bare living
While the monstrosities of the kennel were far
ing sumptuousy the products of the culinary art
amid the luxuries of New York banquet room
millions OF normal American babes were suffering for
the bare necessities Of human living.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-08

competent to correctly interpret national movements
They cant even dissect the workers movement in
their own city or state. -
With all these limitations in securing correct
viewpoint, it is certain however, that nation
has finally settled the correct tactics, but in
stead, we find them constantly changing, is true
of any other organism.
lit would be we'll for American workers to have
this in mind when they attempt to compare their
movement with that Of other lands -
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-08
USE DIFFERENT METHODS

The growing unrest among the worlds workers
brings out, in startling manner different methods
used by various nationalities
England, the mother Of the trade union move
ment, seems to have abandoned the political RENE
dies advocated during the past ten years. and
through the agitation Of Tom Mann and his won
derful resources organizer now veering into
'lndustralism, with strong tinge of French synd-
rcalism.
The French, with their emotionalism and senti-
ment, depend on industrialism wholly The General
Confederation of Labor is opposed absolutely to
political action. Syndicalism is taken from the
fword ''syndicats'' (union). The French movement
Edltters from all others in that it openly favors sa
sbotage," the French for give him the boots.''
In few Words the practice of sabotage means
that when workers are repairing water main they
twill make it possible to food the building In rail-
:roading, throwing the wrong switch makes costly
wrecks easy. Instead Of striking they continue at
work and destroy property until their demands are
granted.
The tactics of German workers, with their faith
in a strong political party, is well known. It is
claimed there is weakening in certain quarters of
the empire regarding this theory But be that as
it may, the ipne and military training that is
dominent trait Of German life makes mass move
ments on the political field comparatively easy 4
In Italy the workers are depending mainly on
their cooperative arm, especially in the agricultural
sections which dominate that country s 81.
1t is hard to estimate a movement in other conn.,
tries, for the that most writer's are biased
they have hobby they would defend. Another
reason Why il IS difficult is because men are not
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-08

public utilities bill at all. So CALM
Ger was willing that it pass.
Senator Works happens to be a
member of the senate committee on
the District of Columbia and hap
pens to believe that such member
ship makes it his duty to look after
the interests Of the citizens Of the
district-the citizens and not the pub
lie service corporations exclusively.
Dear, dear! What strange things
a man will do who persists in being
guided, by his conscience!
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-08

Whales skin Is two feet thick IN 1
places. Whew!! There's another fell
low who'd keep on s running after
losing Illinois and ennsy lvania and
gNebra = ana q ". sS
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-08

The best-dressed Chinese woman
wears about $4,000 worth of furs,
silks and jewels, but even at that she
would not cut much OF a dash on
Broadway or Fifth avenue.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-08
ORGANIZE AND ORGANIZE.

All who oppose the organization Of the working
people, on whatever pretext, are enemies to the
cause of labor.
The first and everexistent concern of labor is the
organization of the unorganized
The labor union, doubt, falls far short of per-
1ect1on But it is the very center and soul of the
workers. cause 49, =" -:
unorganized the workers are completely at the
mercy OF those who pray their energy and skill
AS they are organized they become more independent
and capable of expressing themselves in ali things
relating to their common welfare
Every workers outside the organizations of labor
Is perpetual menace to the cause.
Labor has many things to consider, but first and
foremost the matter of organization.
Organize first, and all the other things shall be
added. "s' o0--''~ - , -
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-08

In Weepful William Taft was asked who Is Is
become the next Republican candidate for President
ne would undoubtedly reply in his well known
phrase, God knows" /" = - &~ X j.. i. ].
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-08

81 II q liar forgot to lie whole year
he would forget how to do 1t. 55s
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-08

Having agreed to increase the pay the miners
per cent ton the anthracite operators turn around
ana add % cents to the price paid BY the consumer
900 more. And God put that coal there for
the use Of ell mankind not for the profit 81 few
greedy and grasping men. SIS M o.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-08

D, Town lots u the Florida Everglades are nov
selling at 81 per gallon. ,'
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-10-18
Successful Meeting.

The New Antioch Christian Church
of this county has been greatly edited
and strengthened by series of meet
ings conducted by E. C. Lacy of juno
ton City, Tenn. There were % addi-
tions in all, including some of the best
people in that section fathers and
mothers among the number so that the
membership is strengthened as never
before.
We cannot speak too highly of Bro.
Lacy's work among US. AS a speaker
of the word he is strong and forceful
and presents the truth in a fearless
lovable manner. His personal work
was done vigorously and untiringly and
as result he leaves stronger body of
people, people fully awakened to
their responsibilities at home and in the
church and people appreciative of his
work as a messenger of God.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-10-18
Can't Keep A Squirrel On The Ground.

1t is as natural for Ed Walton to be
in the newspaper harness as it is for
fish to be in the water. After closing
out his interests in Florida and return
ing to Kentucky, he at once began to
cast about for a location. He bought
the Somerset Times from Cecil Will
liams, but finding the field crowded
and seeing an opportunity to close out
at profit he did so, and sought pas
lures new. He has now purchased an
interest in the Richmond Climax and
has already assumed active charge.
Mr. A. d. Miller who has been the edi-
tor of that sheet will retire to his farm
and endeavor to recuperate his failing
health, still however, retaining a fl
nancial interest in the Climax. The
Climax already a splendid weekly
under the mastery guidance of it's new
editor will forge rapidly to the front
in Kentucky journalism.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-10-18
A Musical Treat.

The musical department of the Wom-
ans Club, of which Mrs. l. L. Walker
is the chairman, will give a Musicale
in the parlors of the Kengarlan hotel
this, Friday evening. The programme
is an unusually interesting one in that
it comprises old music and songs ex-
clusively, the songs of long ago, songs
we all love. Prof. j. w. Ireland of
Miss Daniels, who is the
guest of Miss Joan Mount, Mrs. L. N.
Miller, Mrs. J. w. Sweeney and Mr.. ].
M. Farra are on the programme, while
the music will be furnished by Misses
Welch and McRoberts, Refreshments.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-10-18
Boy Scouts.

The Boy Scouts that was recently
organized by F. M. finder as Scout
Master and w. R. Basin Assistant,
entertained their Council to lunch in
the rooms of the National Bank last
Friday night.
Sufficient number were present at the
first meeting to form patrol and Will
Rice Anon was chosen leader. At
their last meeting, new members were
added and Glass Carrier was selected
as leader of Patrol No. 2. The boys
are very enthusiastic and if the pledges
are judiciously kept it will result in
much good to the individuals, as well
as the community at large.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-10-18
4. G. Sandifer Sr. Former Resident 0
Lancaster And Prominent In Bust
ness And Social Circles In Dan
vile Dies On Banks OF
Hanging Fork.

On last Saturday morning a colored
youth named Harlan found the body
of Mr.. Henry G. SandIfer Sr. of Dan
vile KY. cold in death on the banks
of Hanging Fork near the bridge on
the old Danville pike. A bucket of
freshly caught minnows were near the
body, which he had apparently stopped
to rest after catching, when the death
summons came. The young negro
fastened to Hedgeville from whence a
telephone message was sent to Dan
vile and an automobile containing
Sheriff Fox and other friends of the
deceased FASTENED to the scene and
removed the body to his home. Mr..
Sandifer left his home about six o'clock
Saturday morning bent on days fish
ing, of which sport he was passion
atelly fond, and the body was not
found until near noon.
Mr.. Sandifer was native of Lam
caster, but many years ago removed
to Danville and fer forty six years has
been connected with the Boyle Nation
al Bank and for the past fifteen years
has been the cashier of that institu-
ton; he was connected with many of
the other business enterprises of DAN
vile. He was a member and active
worker in the Methodist church and
was one of the most prominent Masons
in Kentucky, being past Eminent Com
mander of the Grand Commandery of
the state, and one of the most efficient
teachers of Masonry in the state. The
high esteem in which MIR. Sandifer
was held in Danville was evidenced by
the vast outpouring of people to his
funeral, which was held at the Metho-
dist church in Qanville on Monday
afternoon and which was conducted by
the Danville lodges, supplemented by
Masons from all over the state, Learly
400 being in the funeral march; hush
seemed to pervade the entire communi-
ty, the streets along the line of march
were thronged with people, high and
low, rich and poor alike, with bowed
head and downcast eyes, mourned the
loss of so good and true a man.
Mr.. Sandifer was sixty seven years
of age. He is survived by his wife and
one son. Henry G. Sandifer Jr, of
Danville. He was cousin to Mrs. E.
w. Harris, Mrs. w. L. Lawson and
Mrs. S. B. Henry of this city.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-10-18
Mat Cohen To Remain.

Mrs. Mamie Hedden, sister of Mat
S, Cohen, the popular saddle horseman,
has received telegram from her bro
Their that he had decided not to accept
the $1,000 position with the Corbyville
Distillery, at Corbyville, Canada. At
first Cohen thought that he would like
the fat job up in Canada, but when the
time came to go, he appeared to be wea-
kening on the proposition that would
take him so far away from his friends
and relatives here in Kentucky and out
of the saddle horse business. The tele,
gram he sent was typical Cohen one.
1t follows: "Haye declined British
Columbia offer and am returning to
fight for, with and against the boys at
home. "-Ex.