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Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-05-16
ST0GIE MAKERS
GET GOOSE EGGS

Cigar Makers asked the Stogie Max
ers, as a preliminary to being taken
in to the Cigar Makers, to submit to
all the working rules of the latter,
and turn over their national treasury,
which amqfts to about $4,000.
All of this the Stogie Makers agreed
to do. They asked only that the
Cigar Makers define a stogie, and
guarantee a union label for stogies.
and guarantee union label for stogies
Without this guarantee, it is plain
that the stogie business. instead of
being protected, would simply be non
unionized, and the grand result Of six
teen years of noble effort would be
thrown away, and the stogie makers.
elevated by the League to compen-
sation far above that enjoyed by the
Cigar Makers, would sink back to
sweat shop conditions. "
But this protection. the Cigar Max
ers declined to recommend. They
would only say that the matter OF a
label for stogies would be left to the
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-05-16

The best beginning we can make
with the subject in hand is probably
to thoroughly examine the subject It.
SELF What is an Employers Liabi,.
ity Law" What is meant by "a law
which would provide for the compen.
sation fthe employer"
In answering the above questions
we may arrive at thorough under.
standing of the subject and in this
manner see the best possible argu.
ments in favor of the enactment Of
such laws.
Briefly stated, an Employers Liabil-
1ty Law is law which would make
the employer responsible for acct.
dents which impair the health or
MAIN the body of any of his employees.
and which occur because of the exist
ance of unsafe or unsanitary condi-
tons, the existance of which condi-
tons IS due to the negligence or
carelessness of the employer.
An Employees Compensation Law is
law by means of which could be
determined the amount of damages
due, to the laborer, who has impaired
his health or crippled his body in the
service of his employer, or, if the la
borer may have lost his life in said
service, the amount due to the family
or heirs of said laborer, in case it can
be shown that the employer has been
either directly or Indirectly response
BILE. for the loss of life, member, or
health of the laborer.
The above laws without doubt or
question shout dbe passed by the
state legislature of West Virginia.
They would affect and benefit this
state probably as much as any other
Of the union, for West Virginia is one
Of those which may be classified as
industrial states. The major portion
of her bread-earning population is, &C
cording to the census, employed either
in the mines, smelling works, foun-
dries, railroads, or in one of the many
classes of factories or construction
companies. In all Of these industries
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-05-16

earned the efw dollars by means of
which he might obtain the necessities
Of life? Most surely we should have
a law which will force the employer
to provide for the family Of him who
has lost his life in the service of his
master.
In some of the many classes of fac
tories in the state, men occasionally
meet with accident by coming into
contact with rapidly revolving, ex-
posed fly-wheel, saw or some other
dangerous implement. In one of these
factories an. employee stumbled over
an obstruction upon the floor and fell
against a Willing buzz-saw, and with
the result that he was literally cut to
] pieces.
This and other similar accidents
might easily have been avoided by
placing guards about all such danger
GUS machines and preventing any
thing from touching them when SO de-
sired.
Becauseof such neglect as this, we
hear Of many fatalities, of destitute
widows and children. Here also we
find need of an Employers. Liability
Law and a law for the Compensation
Of the Employe.
The cost in human life and the pre-
variability of mine, shop and factory
accidents has been written large be-
fore the American public in the past
few years. A great work in seduca-
ton and engineering is yet to be done
Truly, however, when person meets
death in the service OF his employer,
on account of his employers neglect,
or when he be injured by the same
cause, it seems but right and just, and
the duty of the. people to see that he
or his family receive ample compen-
sation.
Considering all things, and looking
at the subject from non-partisan
point Of view, think that it would be
for the interest and welfare of the
citizens of West Virginia that our
legislature pass an employers Liabil-
ity and a Laborers' Compensation
Law"
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-05-16

| there are, owing to the greed ant
avarice of the owners, dangers which
threaten thel ives and safety of thu
employees to a more or less seriou.
extent. according to the nature of the
industry.
The mining industry claims by fal
the largest number of human victims
annually in West Virginia. Every
year the number of lives lost in the
mines of the state runs into the hun
dreds, and sometimes into the thou
sands. This estimate Is declared tc
be exaggerated, however, by some
stitisticians. Nevertheless, however
exaggerated the above estimat may
be, it is certain that there is a great
loss Of life in the mines of the state
caused by accident, many of which
might be prevented but for the greed
and negligence of the employers.
For example, let us take a mine
explosion in which the explosion oc-
Cured because of fire-damp. The fire
damp, an explosive and combustible
gas, is found by miner, generally in
a pocket opened by blast, or in an
abandoned drift. This gas is soon
ignited by the flame in the cap-lamp
of the digger. A flash, a roar, the
tunnel is filled with flame, a portiono
or the whole of the shaft caves in
and one, two, fifty or a hundred lives
are lost.
Such terrible accidents might easily
be averted by the simple expedient of
providing electric cap-lamps in place
0 fthe old style kerosene lamp. But
such is the desire for dividends that
even this simple precautionary meas
ure is neglected, and the result Is
that their employees and not them
selves perish in the bowels Of the
earth.
In accidents by which the laborers
are killed or severely injured through
such criminal neglect, as this is it not
but right and just that the employer
shall be liable for the death or in
jury to his employer? Should not
the wealthy stock-owners be made to
support the family Of the toiler who
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-05-16

convention which is to convene in
September. But as they insisted that
there was no division line between
cigars and stogies, it Is plain that
they could not favor a union label for
stogies. and that amalgamation would
only result in theu nion label being
removed from the stogie field, and
stogie manufacture non-unionized.
The label of the National Stogie Max
ers League is the only union label ap-
pearing on stogies in the United
States. Neither the Cigar Makers or
any other organization offer this pro-
lection that the League gives.
Secretary Sonderman was followed
by President w. H. Riley and Vice
President H. P .Corcoran. They ex-
planned the situation in great detail.
AS a result, the Assembly unanimous
passed a resolution introduced by
Delegate Mike Mahoney, which declar
ed that the Assembly re-endorsed its
its attitude of past years in defending
the National Stogie Makers League,
and instructed its delegate to the
West Virginia State Federation of La
Dor to make every honorable effort to
have that body recognize the Stogie
Makers and take similar action.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-05-16
BASE BALL CHALLENGE

r The Wheeling Majority has organ
lied BAH tam for the coming sea-
son and . SILENCE all newspaper
teams for a anne at any time and at
any place. { aIlireup is as follows:
L. F., &C. %" Krockweight; G. F.,
Barney Fisher; R. F., w. Williams;
l b. Lou McCamic. 2 B., Frank
Thomas; B., Bill Humphreys; S. S,
Max Schafer; c., Leo ]. LaFlam; P,
Howard Smith.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-05-16

zERAH SHARP. Shoes and Mems
Furnishings. Next to Post Office,
bridgeport. Call and inspect my
premium list
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-05-16

MILLINERY at ~>oIesaIe Prices.
Abercrombie Bros, 1882 Main st.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-05-16

y HOFFMAN, Manufacturer and
naaler in Cigars and Tobacco. Bridge
mort O. Bysom Stogies and Havana
DWhlrs our Speciality.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-05-16

HOTEL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS plan
70 cents q day up. American plan 81
per day up. Bridge St.. Opposite
bepots. Bridgeport. o.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-05-16

FRED NE1NINGER-Dealer in Fresh
Meats, Pork. Sausage. Lard, Bologna,
Etc Telephone IS.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-05-16
BRIDGEPORT.

HOME MADE-nOME MADE
see Fehrenbach for Home Made Bread
and Pastry
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-05-16

II. p. RODEWIG q co, 8215 Belmont
ST., Bellaire, o. Furniture, Carpets,
and Stoves. See us before you buy.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-05-16

BELMONT DYE WORKS, Albert LUZ.
Prop'r. All kinds of Cleaning, Dyeing
and Repairing Neatly and Promptly
Done. Prices Reasonable.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-05-16

MILLINERY at Wholesale Prices.
AbercrOmbie Bros, 1852 Main St.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-05-16

THE MELLOTT COMPANY. Furniture.
Carpets and Stoves Funeral Directors.
SS153319 Belmont Street, Bellaire, o.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-05-16

BLUM BROS. Established over 85 yrs.
Dry Goods, Carpets and Ready to- Wear
Garments. In Union there is Strength.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-05-16

G. M. WYRICK's Two Rexall Drua
Stores, 1858 Belmont ana Cor. AAth and
Noble Sta
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-05-16

.,,,,tt.d April 2s, 1907. to the post
AZ Ao At Wheeling, W. Va. a. second
ciass matter
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-05-16

A. KLEIN, the Home of Union Made
Shoes for Men, Women and Children.
Next to Bon Ton. Belmont Street.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-05-16

SUBSCRIPTION RATES
H.. DoIlar Per Year Paid in Advance
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-05-16
,.,,,rrI.lrl c WEEKLY
MAJORITY
official Organ

valley Trades and Labor Assem-:
Ohio yailBet sImont Central Trades and
bly, ana "a ssembly, and Tin Plate Work
Labor Afasr9s9ational Protective Assecia-
ers mn nnospTprising a total Of 10000 union
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-08-28
For President
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT, OF OHIO.
For Vice President
JAMES S. SHERMAN, OF NEW YORK
Where Credit Is Due

specific the disastrous
of Bonanza has neeesatated long
labor for all concerned On different occasions pas
from the various business
particular believe more 3dst
local the Nevada
California
When ehabitatng
constantly in demand
and the avors would
made for electrical eonnec
nghtf lights needed There
htancy waiting the
answered instantly and
scnaiy furnished
yesterday max
all until o'clock night before the
trouble operated smoothly 1t is such
publication the Bonan
possible right that credit be given
where credit IS
Bruce az office
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-08-28
IS
Created WHEN
CHIMNEY BURNS
BURNING SCOT IN CHIMNEY At
ANTLERs CAFE SUMMONS
DEPARTMENT LAST NIGHT

Flames issuing from the stove pipe
at the Antlers cafe created consider
able excitement last evening shortly
before s o'clock The flames We're
spouting TO quite height qnd 2
telephone alarm summoned the de
partment 10 rhe scene, but the fire
apparatus was not needed for the
pipe was quickly cleaned OF the burn.
ing SCOT
Several thousand people responded
10 the alarm when it became known
thsi tbe scene was in the block on
the east stae nf Main street. A high
wind was blowing IT the time and
mad the fire communicated 70 the
wooden buildings a disastrous eoHfla-
grafton would have been the result.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-08-28
open BONANZA
IN HANGING WALL
Of Big FOUR
GLORY HOLE BELIEVED TO HAVE
BEEN WORKED OUT SHOWS /,
RICHES
Special 70 the BONANZA

opE[tdh " AitC DNNoh@1
MANHATTAN. August Is. - The
Big Four has opened a bonanza in
the hanging wall Of the glory hole
thar was supposed TO have been
worked out under the Steen-Poak-
Cicala lease. Superintendent f. c.
Mcguire knew Of the ore here and
has shot into it for ten feet, with
all ore in the face An assay Thurs
day gave a result of S206420 a ton.
This result was not surprising for
the material was the same as the
richest in the ore body and looked
perfectly natural II was a hard
spur coated over with a yellow oxi-
died matter that pans tremendous
values.
This strike means the addition Of
a huge tonnage 10 the reserves of the
Big Four and it will be drawn upon
an due time when required
On the 500-foot level a raise is
being put up to the 400 on an ore
body that is the raise is from four
% five feet wide and averages SIS
ton. This is from the west drift
ana crosscut off the main southeast
tunnel ana Is l3e feet across eoun-
Try from the shaft
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-08-28
A Silent Candidate

Woodrow Wilson socaled democratic
be difficult
shoulders
stated
candidate Of speeches rendered his
rion be wondered prefers s
with platform
Prof Wilson carefully
sion OF half dozen other planks Now he prefers silent
during campaign of making by his
citizen private life but the public prefers for
who has the of his convictions and shows hesitation
has failed himself indications eon
ned silence the college president
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-08-28

principle
riverside
The continuation divorce
county
speaks largely for the calbe OF the Renoites.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-08-28

Archbold oil
suspected politely
gentleman
wered the which e to
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-08-28

Petitions being circulated in California asking
Governor Hiram johnson office
spends he majority Of campaigning in the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-24
R0sEDALE's STREETS.

The owners of ROsedale will have
grading of streets completed by Mon
day of next week. Men and teams
are at work with grading machines
on first street, to be named Michi-
san avenue in honor OF the first par
ties to purchase lots. Second street
is to be named for the home city or
town of the first purchaser of lot Oh
Monday 10th. A street leading from
Lake Morton will be given by local
parties to be set to palmetto trees to
be named Palm avenue. Owners will
eEdeavOr to get the city to place cleo
trio lights on every street.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-24
BUSTER BROWN AND THE
CIRCUS.

Buster Brown and his dog Tige,
Mary Jane and all the Buster con-
tingent of girls Of various kinds will
be the attraction at the Heron
Theater. and incidental to the COM
ing of Buster, it will be OF interest
to note how many fond parents OF
the community will be smitten AZ
they are when the circus comes to
town. that is with the "Oh. I've got
to go to take the children" It's
an old excuse for Dad, but watch
him when he gets inside and see II
he don't enjoy the performance
more than the kids; Of course. he
had to come to bring the children.
It's an old excuse. but you never saw
parent who martyred himself in
this way that didn't rake off his
share of fun.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-24
THE FREE METHODIST CHURCH

The Free Methodist people who
have been conducting a camp-meet-
ing on North Kentucky avenue. have
purchased the little white church at
the corner of North Kentucky ave-
nue. and Magnolia street and will
have regular services henceforth
Rev +. f.. Shelhamcr will preach to-
morrow at 1O:3O a. M, and 1880 p.
nj. Bishop Sellcw will speak next
Tuesday night. Good seats, good
singing. You are invited.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-24

Mr.. l.. l.. knudscn. Of Chicago, III
travelling representative of the W. r.
Hallam Land Company of this city,
reached Lakeland Wednesday and
will be here for several days. Mr.
knudscn accompanied party of
home seekers to Lakeland, 4 number
OF whom have purchased property in
the Hallam tract. Mr.. knudsen is
enjoying visit with his wife. who is
secretary and treasurer OF the com
rany. and who is one Of the most en-
ergetic and able business women in
Florida.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-24
BOOKER WASHINGTON
HERE ON MARCH S

DIR. Booker T. Washington. by in.
v!tation, will begin a tour of Flor.
ida. leaving Pensacola March 2, &C.
companied by party OF distinguish
ed men OF the country. He will ar
rive at Lakeland March 5, at s
o'clock a. M. and leave $3.50 D. m.
lie VIII speak at the baseball park
at 1880 p. m. This hour has been
chosen by the committee in order to
allow all the trains to get in.
We are inviting the citizens OF all
races to Lakeland on that day from
all the surrounding towns and from
As far as they will come. Lakeland
appeals TO DR.. Washington and he
IS delighted to visit us. The white
people are giving us all encourage
ment. and We are organized to do
our best.
committee OF about fifty ladies',
with Frank Davis and Gussie WASH
slnton as chairman and vice, has
been appointed on cleaning and dec
Grafton, and the tin cans and old
crocus-sacks must 60 The commit
zee has been appointed which will
appear on hand-bills.
PROF. W. A. ROCHELLE
REV. ). II. SAVAGE.
REV. a. l.. BRUNSON.
DIR. ID. j. SIMPSON.
REV. j. II. BROWN.
Executive Committee.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-24
A TYPEWRITER STORY

Once upon a time, almost forty
years ago, the first successful writ
ing machine was constructed. The
machine was very crude in appear
ance and yet wrote quite satisfac-
torily, considering the demands Of
the time. One Of these machines is
now at Sc North Broad street, Allan
tn, Ca. in the Office OF the Reming-
ton Typewriter Company. This first
machine was constructed in a little
corner room of the great Remington
Gun Works. in lion, N. Y. 1t was
the first Of the famous models OF the
writing machine which bear the
name REMINGTON" There is a
vast difference between this first
model Remington and the later New
Touch, visible model Remington No.
10.
The history Of the Remington Is
the history OF the writing machine.
1t has been said that the Remington
Typewriter is not best because 1t is
first. but first because it Is best.
Remington branch Offices are every.
where.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-24

ii N, residence of Mr.. Percy Welch
lgh, on fire "Wednesday by the eX.
>smu OF a gasoline stove. The
,h,n vas scorched up but not
~ damage was done. The fire
Is put out by Mrs. Welch's mother,
5s Mary Jones, whOhseh hands were
My burned in eXtinguishing the
HES Barlow Record.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-24
DANCING ACADEMY.

Regular class social dance Wcdnes.
day evening. p. m. Gents, admis.
sion, 30 cents: ladies free. A st. Pat.
rick's dance will be given on March
Is and Il Grand Easter Ball on Eas.
ter Monday evening. April :. Pri.
Nate lessons daily; hall to rent
Phone 330-Red.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-24

The Chautauqua tent caught fir.
yesterday morning from one of the
stoves. but 1t was put out before any
damage was done. Mr.. Spear burned
Eis hands in his efforts TO extinguish
the fire, but he will not suffer any
serious Inconvenience thereby. the
burns being slight.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-24

This has been great week for
Lakeland with her Chautauqua. The
attendance and interest has been a
credit to the city. Quite a number
have attended from Barlow. The en-
ercise will continue over Sunday
Barlow Record.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-24

When you sprinkle the clothes for
ilOning, cover the basket with a big,
heavy blanket, and the clothes will
keep moist and not mold even in the
hottest weather.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-24

Mrs. Lula McColpin, who has been
spending several weeks in Georgia.
went down to the Gasparilla ball al
Tampa Wednesday and returned to
Lakeland last night and is spending
some time here the guest OF her sis
ter, Mrs. b. X. Young.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-24

" + McClelion. the "Tip-Top
Lahoo medicine man, was in town
bnday. He is a familiar character
hons hou, southern Florida 49, Bar
h Record
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-24
Naturally ADonmo1.

10 bootiful heiress scared mo %
death when she asked II I had any.
thing to hide from ze world" Mon.
sieur was alarmed" Terribly!
thought she had seen re sOiled shirt
beneath 70 big Windsor tie. Boston
Record.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-24

Miss Aileen McRae has returned
BIN Tampa. where she was the
rs, OF Miss Helen Waldie for sew
days
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-24

Rev. Smith Hardin is in Lakeland
today looking after his business in
tcrests, and is also taking in the
{ hautauqua.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-24

| Mr. 4. II. Barker and little son,
|rs l.. NJ. Anderson and daughter,
kss Eunice. of Plant City, were tho
90, OF Mrs. r. o. Park yester-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-24
Those Who
Come an0Go;

u,s e r. McLeran spent Frida!
(..,noon in Plant City.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Gray, who have had
rooms at Mrs. Morse's home for sew
eral months have taken apartments at
the home of Mrs. X. NJ. Marler.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-24

ms / u. OHearn returned from
lnpa last night. having been down
attend the Gasparilla Ball. the
80 OF Mrs. H. +. Snow.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-24

Mrs F. +. Brannen and grand
lush;er. Miss Elise House, are Wis
N, m. latter's mother, Mrs. r. O.
Ark
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-24

| Miss Fannie StOrtS returned last
khi from Tampa. where she was
i guest OF Mrs Melville Carruth.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-24

Mrs. B. X. Young and Mrs Minnie
s. Russell returned this morning
from Tampa, where they attended the
ball