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Morgan County republican., 1912-06-13
Children In Burning House.

During a rain and electrical storm
In Daviess county the farm residence
OF Phillip G. Whit, five miles south
Of Gallatin, was struck by lightning
and totally destroyed by the fire that
followed. Mr.. Whit and his wife
were away from home and two small
children were alone in the house.
They were shocked by the lightning,
but escaped from the house. The loss
Is estimated at $4,000.
Morgan County republican., 1912-06-13
Shot as He Came From Mine.

A tragedy occurred in the Italian
mining colony near Beyier when Fan
Ronatti shot Italo Bartolomaes three
times In the breast Bartolomaes had
Just come out of the mine when his
assailant. lying in wait, began shoot
ing without warning. The shooting
was the elimination Of a feud. Re-
Gently there was a shooting between
the two men, but neither was injured.
Bartolomaes cannot recover.
Morgan County republican., 1912-06-13
MISSOURI STATE NEWS
Storl "a Up Hoo Serum.

Since the ep,atmic of hog cholera
In the state has been checked the
veterinary department OF the state
university at Columbia has made, for
the first time, more hog cholera
serum than 1t could use. Every day
now the department is making as
much of the serum as 1t did during
the epidemic. 1t will continue to
make the serum all summer and store
1t for use in the fall.
Morgan County republican., 1912-06-13
Girl Burned In a Barn.

Sadie Kline, daughter OF Milton
Kline, farmer near Mount Zion, was
playing with her four-yearold brother
in the barn. The boy ran to his faith
er in the field nearby screaming that
the barn was burning and his sister
was in L. The father reached the
barn, but was unable to get inside.
Sadie's body was found in the ashes.
Morgan County republican., 1912-06-13
Found Dead In Road.

The body of Frank Williams. a we'll
known farmer and coal operator, %
years old. was found about one mile
from Rich Hin in the public road
leading to his home. five miles dis.
tant from town. Death had been
caused by three bullets which pierced
his left breast and Indications pointed
to suicide.
Morgan County republican., 1912-06-13
Link In SedaIia Road.

The proposition TO organize the La.
monte special eigh, mile. road district
was carried at special election by
a vote Of 165 to l2i. The east bound
ary Of this district comes within a
mile of Scdalias T. mile district, and
the west boundary within a mile Of
the Johnson county line, thus max
Ing an almost continuous road district
from Sedalia to Johnson county.
Morgan County republican., 1912-06-13
Must stop Shipping Liquor.

Muskogec, Oklahoma.-An injunc.
tion was obtained by county officials
against the Midland Valley railroad
cnjoining it from carrying liquor into
this county. It also rcstrains the rail.
road company from accepting Tor snip
mcnt baggage. grips. suitcases, bags
or sacks or any other receptacle that
might contain liquor.
Morgan County republican., 1912-06-13
Drink Caused Double Tragedy.

At st. Joseph Charles Barton Is
because she upbraided him for drink.
ing "l'll end our trouble right here
and now" Barton said when he came
home and was taken to task for his
condition. He pulled a revolver from
lodged in his wifes body and then
killed himself.
Morgan County republican., 1912-06-13
Road Boosters Stuck In Mud.

Heavy rain mired so motor cars OF
the Hannba.St. Joseph crosA state
highway party between Bucklin and
breckenridge and the good roads en-.
thusiasts arrived in Chillicothe by
train, cart and buggy late at night.
The motor party left Hannibal, stop
ping for meetings at Gallo. New
Cambria and Bucklin.
Morgan County republican., 1912-06-13
U. c. T. At Joplin.

Three hundred United Commercial
Travellers of Missouri were in Joplin
for the annual convention Of the state
association. Among the first delcga-
tions to arrive was one Of Is mem.
bers from Kansas City.
Morgan County republican., 1912-06-13

Perry Elliott, 7S years old, q
wealthy farmer living five miles west
of jacksonville, committed suicide.
His body was found by bis aged
brother and sister hanging in the
barn.
Morgan County republican., 1912-06-13
case Aoainst parrow 10 Weak.

Los Angeles, Cal.-Obviously an.
noyed by the course OF events in the
trial OF Clarence S. Darrow for nj.
legged bribery In the Mcnamara case.
John ID. Fredericks, district attorney.
let fail hint that the state was not
now so confident OF conviction in the
present case.
Morgan County republican., 1912-06-13
Fatal Quarrel Over Work.

Rufus Pollard, building contrac-
tor, stabbed and probably fatally
wounded =. r. Ray OF Fairfield at
Moberly. Tho men quarreled over
the way In which Ray had sawed a
board. Physicians say Ray cannot re-
cover. Pollard surrendered to the po-
lice.
Morgan County republican., 1912-06-13
Ono Mans Way.

"Is Brimson a man who makes the
best OF what befalls?"
mo. When things 90 wrong Brim-
son starts to swearing and soon be-
comes 80 interested in thinking up
new forms of profanity that he forgets
all about his troubles"
Morgan County republican., 1912-06-13
Howard County Votes Dry.

Fayette, Missouri.-Howard county
otcd dry by majority OF 100. The
vote was ! 200 TO 100 against sa.
looms.
Morgan County republican., 1912-06-13
Bucks Son In Insane.

Stephen B. Buck was transferred to
the city sanltarium at st. Louis after
physicians. under whose observation
he has been pronounced him Insane.
He Is the only surviving son OF the
late Charles W. Buck, who founded
the Bucks Stove and Range company,
and aocuMula a fortune.
Morgan County republican., 1912-06-13
DYNAMITE Up In Kites.

Guthrie, Oklahoma.-Charles Phil.
lips. a telephone man OF Guymon. Will
experiment with dynamite to make 1t
rain In that section. lie Will use box
kites to carry the dynamite into the
clouds that he desires to break up.
using several kites. each with explo'
siyeS attached.
Morgan County republican., 1912-06-13
The Condensed Product.

"Oh, auntie, can | go to the fancy
dress ball as a milkmaid?"
mo, darling: you're too small
We'll then. can go as condensed
milkmaid?"
Morgan County republican., 1912-06-13

No amount Of culture Will make
man stop snoring In his sleep.
Morgan County republican., 1912-06-13
EoreiQn Affairs.

Foreign Affairs.
A general strike In the coal min
ing district Of Sainaut. Belgium. re.
suited from the anti-clerical rioting
by Socialists. At Louviere $1,000 men
went out.
The Russian duma adopted bill
permitting women to practice law.
A grea; masque ball commemorate
sells on the eve Of the battle Of Water.
loo, was held in Albert hall London.
Orozco is thought to be trying to
provoke intervention by the L. $. by
the arrest in Juarez of Cruz Ortiz, and
other Americans.
rushed from Key West to Guantana-
mo, Cuba.
Surgeon Brcuning, who killed Lieut..
Springer in "A duel at Rastaf,, Ger.
many, was sentenced to two years in
prison.
A cable message was received from
Emperor William Of Germany thank.
ing President Taft for the hearty wei.
come extended TO the German fleet in
Hampton Roads
For the first time in the history OF
wireless communication the G.ited
States Is represented in the Tricnnal
international Radio.Telegraph confer.
ence at London.
Fire devastated a great area OF
STEAMBOAT, in the vicinity of Akhr
kapusi, Turkey.
Personal.
Gov. Stubbs offered $500 reward for
the murderer of Mr.. and Mrs. Hudson
at PaOla.
Victor Berger, the Socialist, has
formally demanded the Impeachment
OF Judge lIanford of Seattle, alleging
habitual drunkenness and moral un.
fitness.
benjamin Harrod, tile contractor
for the Wabasi was killed in the rail.
road yards at Montgomery, No.
Rollin Hudson. 2 years old and his
wife were found by neighbor, mur.
dered, at their home in paola, Kan.
Senator LOrimer Is 10 address the
senate on his own behalf in an effort
| to retain his seat.
Attempting to slide down the brass
| pole in a Chicago fire engine house
while asleep Lieut. Joseph T. Balak
fell from the second floor and was
killed.
Representative Thomas Of Kentucky
engaged in a fist fight with a news
paper reporter during the Archibald
hearing.
Mrs. Caroline Moore. 50 years old
Plainfeld, Wis, has admitted Tho
burning of her home to gather in
surance OF $l,4O0. 1t is said tn,
house was worth only about $500.
Both President Taft ami Col. Roosc
velt requested that Republican con
test cases at the Chicago convention
be heard in open session.
Judge Arnold. while boring for ol
at Graham. Tex, struck salt, gas an,
coal. in paying quantities.
Guy Harper, Tulsa druggist wa
arrested for manslaughter, for sellin
child morphine by mistake for qu
nine. causing death.
F. r. Dubois, manager of Cham
Clark's Idaho campaign, was defeate
for delegate to the Baltimore convel
ton.
Senator George S, Nixon of Nevad
is dangerously III at Washingto
hospital with meningitis.
Champ Clark will have Idaho's eigi
delegates to the national convention
Bernice Godair, a 17.yearold big
school girl, was killed by C. II. 10
ner, 10, at her home in San Francisc
Judge Hook appointed Prof Mo
! timer K. Cooley OF the University
Michigan and Bion J. Arnold OF CT
caso to appraise the Metropolite
street railway property in Kans,
City.
Near Springfield. Mo-, Mrs. |,
Barnhardt was killed by runaw,
mule.
Sheriff John Wright shot and kill,
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-12-05
Workman's Compensation
Tr AIDES Assembly
Will Plan Bill

Of such Importance is. the next meet
ing Of the Ohio Valley Trades and La
Dor Assembly that the officers are urg-
ing full attendance of all the dele
gates of every affiliated union The
discussion will be upon the Workmen's
Compensation act, as to just what
sort Of a measure shall be asked from
the next legislature.
l. Y. Barton, state labor commits
sioner, will be present and address the
delegates upon the subject and will
have a supply of State Labor Depart
ment reports to distribute among the
delegates, in substantial, cloth bound
FORM III
1t seems now to be only a question
of what sort of a measure will be
passed by the legislature. The Assem-
bly, must naturally take the initiative
in this matter, if there is to be a good
srong measure. The presence of all
the delegates will help to bring out
ideas that will help in reaching deci-
sion.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-12-05
County Jail Needs
Many lrnprove1 aents

row of cells. It is no place for them
at all and they sure should be moved
to other parts than where they are
The way they are the prisoners are
compelled to use animal instinct, only
that instinct can be enjoyed by them
when they are compelled to patronize
these places in view of all other prison
ers and any one who may happen in
at the time.
& The prison or jail could be improved
to great extent and much more room
could be had by making alterations
to the place. The large wall at the
front of the building could be so
changed that it would be possible for
the Offices to be located on the first
floor. 1t would mean a great deal OF
more room and would also mean that
the keepers of the Jail would find their
work a great deal easier to do. The
citizens of the county should take thi )
matter up and make some effort to
remedy these conditions. The build
ing belongs to the county or the cit
zens Of the county and it is their bus;
ness to see that their prisoners are
taken care of while they are confined
In the Jail. The people who have
charge of the jail should also be con
sidered and given surroundings and a
place that it is fit to work in. Investi-
cate and see what the Jail is like and
|see II there are not g few improve
|ments that could be made TO help all
concerned.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-12-05
Ettor and Comrades Guiltless!
Why Not Call Dynamiters to Trial

Ettor! Giovannitti! Caruso! Free.
The prosecution that was a persecu-
ton fails.
Today the Mill Barons of Lawrence
and their henchmen-the blatant Scan
Ion, the convicted dynamiter Breen,
Wood, the ex-jail bird, and the, rest of
this ilk-are gritting their teeth in i'm
potent rage. Their prey has escaped
them.
Thank God for the trial by jury.
Thank God. for these twelve men,
good and true, who saw beyond the
maze of intrigue and perjury that en-
comprised the prisoners; twelve men
whose vision penetrated it all and
found behind the sinister hand and
malevolent brain of the Capitalist Sys-
tenn.
It is a great victory for the workers.
In this case, at least, it has been de-
cided that they may not be legally
murdered for using the right of free
speech, the right to urge and plead for
suffering humanity; to wage battle for
the exploited wage-earners.
Labor has been on trial at Salem,
and Labor has been acquitted. Is it
Efmpertinent to suggest that the Mill
Barons' Dynamite Ganglbe brought to
court? It is within the realms of pos
sibility that a case against them, as
well prepared and as bitterly prosecute
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-12-05

ed as the one Just finished, might
throw some light upon the identity of
the Lawrence murders.
Joseph J. Ettor, Arturo Giovanitti
and Joseph Caruso became free men
after trial that had lasted for eight
weeks and after an imprisonment OF
ten months. The jury had declared
them all innocent OF completely in any
way in the murder of Anna 10 Pezza.
who was shot to death during a street
disturbance in Lawrence, Jan. 20, last.
at the height Of the Lawrence mill
strike.
A tremendous ovation was given the
three men when they walked out of the
Salem, courthouse. A mass meeting Of
Thanksgiving was held in Salvation
Hall.
Ettor and Giovanitti, following their
release were arrested on the charge Of
conducting the Lawrence strike unlaw-
fully. They were released on BAN Of
$500. CaruSO was re-arrested on the
charge OF assault with intent to mur.
der. The district attorney says he -
not likely to press the charge. Caruso
was allowed to go on his own
recognizance.
Caruso is to return to Italy. GioTan-
It'll and Ettor viii remain in Boston
for few days.
a mass meeting is to be arranged
in that city.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-12-05
A. F. Of L. Conn1neuds
Stogie Makers League

Harry P: Corcoran, delegate of the
West Virginia State Federation, has
returned from Rochester, where he at
tended the sessions of the American
Federation of Labor. He says that the
situation with regard to the lStogie
ognized A. F. of L. movement are the
brightest in history.
''The resolution which was passed
by the convention" said Mr.. Corcoran,
Shows regard for the Stogie Makers
which no convention of the Federation
has ever shown before. The resolu-
ton commended the Cigar and Stogie
Makers both equally for the efforts
they made tDward effecting an AMIGA
BILE adjustment of their difficulties. In
aenauch as the Stogie Makers had been
held at fault heretofore in oflIeial A.
F. .of l.. quarters, this change of front
from antagonism to comm nda4ionA is
most important. / believe it will end
to the best interests of the industry"
There were but two contests in the
election of A. F. of L. officers at the
closing session, Max S. Hayes of the
Printers, and VIM. H. Johnson, presi-
dent Of the Machinists, were the pro-
gressive candidates against Gompers
for president, and James OiConnell for
third vice president. This is the first
opposition to Gompers since 1908, and
both Hayes and Johnson got about one
third of the votes.
The other officers reelected are:
First vice president, James Duncan, of
the Granite Cutters; second vice presi-
dent, John Mitchell, Of the United
Mine Workers; third vice president,
James OiConnell; fourth vice presii
dent, Dennis A. Hayes, of the Bottle
Blowers; fifth vice president, William
D. Huber, of the Carpenters; sixth vice
president, Joseph Valentine; seventh
vice president, John r. Alpine; eighth
vice president, Henry E. Perham, of
the Railroad Telegraphers; treaurer,
John B. Lennon, Of the Journeymen
Tailors; secretary, Frank Morrison.
Duncan, Morrison and Mitchell we're
elected by reclamation.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-12-05
CARPENTER CHIPS

A special meeting of the Planning
Mill men will be held Monday evening,
Dec. 9th, at the Waldorf building, 141S
Market street, Wheeling. All inside
members are requested to be present.
Special Agent E. J. Weekley was a
visitor to the meeting of No. 1904, Nc
Mechen, held Dec. 8.
/. U. No. 1917 Elm Grove, held their
semi monthly meeting Wednesday
evening, Dec. 4, with a good attend
ance. 1t was stated that Contractor
R. H. Walters of this city was violat-
ing his contract with he Carpenters.
Special Agent E. ]. Weekly, of the
District, was present.
On Wednesday evening, Dec. 18th,
the District Council will hold its first
meeting of December. All delegates
are urged to attend.
1t was reported to the District Coun-
Gil that one or two members of the
District, have failed so far to secure
their cards, the members working on
the different Jobs should keep a close
watch for these dilatory brothers.
Watch for the Building Trades Sec
ton cards. Is your local affiliated
If not, why not? Ms
Carpenters Union No. has been
busy the past three weeks voting on
amendments to the general laws, also
voting on general officers.
Each session was continued until a
late hour, as there was 81 propositions
to act upon.
This Friday the union win nominate
local officers for the next term
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-12-05
Colds tein Dodges

David Goldstein, who is being
brought here by the st. Alphonsus So
ciety to lecture against Socialism, has
lodged a debate with Rev. Frederick
Guy Strickland, of Dayton. A chal-
7lenge was sent to Goldstein, but he
has ignored it. This is his custom, al
though he always makes a bluff at
being willing wherever he thinks no
one will call him. -NM
He will speak here at the Columbia
Club, Dec. IA. Rev. Strickland will an
swer him here on the night of the 18th
The Strickland meeting will be entire
ly Free and a great crowd is expected
to hear him answer the renegade. The
local Socialists will have a short hand
reporter present at the Goldstein meet
ing to take. down he entire speech,
and Revfl Strickland will answer it in
detail. NJ
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-12-05
Belmont Trades
6 Labor Assembly

An interesting meeting of the Bel
mont Central Trades and Labor AS
sembly was held at their hall in
Bridgeport last Sunday, and several
important matters pertainingfto the
labor movement we're satisfactorily
disposed of.
The Imperial Glass PACKERS strike
in Bellaire was discussed in all it's
phases and a harmonious and deter
mined effort decided upon to bring
about settlement between Mr.. Wicke
OF the Imperial works and the pack
iahs. A telegram was dispatched to
Organizer Flynn, Of the State. Fedora
ton of Labor, requesting his presence
at meeting to be held in Bellaire
next Sunday. morning, between COM
mittees from the Packers, Flints, Bot
tie Workers and Trades Assembly,
relative to securing conference with
Mr.. Wicke, which President Snyder of
the Assembly, declared was possible
if the attempt was made in the pro-
per manner, paying the Imperial Off
cial the compliment Of being fair
opponent.
Delegate Thos Hughes of the ar
bitration committee, reported that
Manager Maxwell, of the LaBelle Box
Co., was willing to meet with confer
ence committees, but the matter would
have to be taken up with Director
Moore, Saginaw, Mich. The secretary
was instructed to communicate with
Mr. Moore.
Cliff Thornton, the amateur strike
breaker is no more, his visions of be-
coming manager of the box plant as a
reward of cajolingt- the men into re-
turning to work, have vanished. His
insurance job was lost through PERM
cious activity outside of the. duties
the Phoenix Co. paid him for. He is
sorrowful and repentant, but blames
it all upon the wrong start he received
in life! His first position in civiliza-
ton being that Of a spotter on street
car.
The application of Secretary George
Pyle, of the Belmont Central body, for
state deputy mine inspector in this
district was heartily endorsed.
Fraternal Delegate Zottz reported
the Locke Shoe Co. of Wheeling.
placed upon the unfair List by the Ohio
valley Trades Assembly Through the
Retail Clerks Union.
Cook, the Bridgeport painter and
paper hanger, who promised to rejoin
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-12-05

Another place that is about 90 years
behind the times when it comes down
to modern improvements and sanitary
conditions, is the Ohio county jail. II
is far from being up to date, and a
score of improvements could De maze
that would mean great deal 20 the
force who have to take care OF II ana
also to the people confined within us
walls. The padded cells IN " are al
most a thing of the past They are
located under the main offices Of the
hnilding in a regular dungeon ana are
o,,1 Of commission as far as keeping
prisoners are concerned.
The old sweat box is another enlns
that should be done away with en-.
fireIy. II is almost out OF commsslon
~ the present, but at that It taxes
N lat Of room that could be useo
~ far better advantage for other pur-
v ~ - When one enters the jail ne
bos IN climb long flight OF stone
len. ,e.S n the second floor. The main
Corridor and all of the office rooms as
located on this floor. Directly Dac g,
~ Shasa rooms are located the cell
bonse where the prisoners are con
fined. ,.1ss 80 +he
c,,n,,, "a of the prisoners could be 9
s sssr.s deal better than they really are
n toilet rooms or rather he places
where they should be, are iOcaeeo o.
lie diffeuent tiers ct the enc o1 tns
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-12-05
Child Labor
Committee Elects

The West Virginia Child Labor Com
mittee met last week in Huntington
and decided to endeavor to have the
present useless child labor law sue
ceeded by model measure by the
next legislature. Inasmuch az Cover
nor Hatfield promised to favor such
measure, the committee members
believe that such law can be enact
ed into law. There viii also be q
demand for limiting the working hours
OF women and children. The meeting
was: well attended anu enthusiasts.
Throughout the three sessions.
The following new Officers were
elected: William F. Fouack, superiu-
tendent of Huntington public schools,
chairman; Walter B. Hilton, Wheeling.
vice chairman; Earle V. Townshend.
Huntington, secretary; R. A. Riggs,
Wellsburg, treasurer. The executive
committee is composed OF c.. M. Sci
bert of Morgantown, J. F. Marsh of
Charleston, Miss Nola Mckinley OF
Fairmont, Rev. John L. Hoyt, Hunt
ington, and Miss Mary Burks, of
Huntington.
New Members.
A. ]. McVelway Washingto D. c.:
W. p Hubbard, Wheeling; H. H. Pat
terson, Wellsburg; j. F. Marsh,
Charleston, W. M. Foulk. Huntington;
Miss Anna Cummings, Huntington;
Miss Mary Burks, Huntington; Mrs.
Louise Hawarth, Huntington; H. p.
Waugh, Charleston;
Any one interested in better labor
conditions may become a member by
paying to the treasurer one dollar.
This entities the member to a voice
at all meetings.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-12-05

Total membership Nov. /, 1872. 1851
Increase OF eleven.
The meeting adjourned until Wed
fesday, Dec. 4, at this, meeting all bush
ness will be suspended with, in order
to hear the State Compensation Law
Discussed, which will be explained by
Judge Nesbitt.
PolIock's Personals.
The stork visited the home OF Nor
ris Critchmier on the oath, and pres
ented them with a baby boy.
Will Mcfarland has gone to the
mountains on a. hunting trip. McFar-
land is a successful hunter and his
friends predict he will come home
loaded with game Of all kinds. ;.
Carter Wickham and Ellsworth
Tunt have just returned from Trip
in the East.
The birth of baby girl occurred at
the home of Ed. Doran, Sunday, NOV
oath.
: John Berger, Gus Kies and Hiram
Cohen returned from a hunting tr1p
back in the state. They. report ena'
the wooks are full of game.
John Hughes received a telegram
from Parkersburg stating that MS
brother died. He has gone there 70
attend the funeral.
Charles Metzner Of Washington, "a.
returned to work at Pollacks, after an
absence of IA months. :.