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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-09-20

Their Scraps Make Donnybrook
Fair Look Like Sunday
School Picnic.

The I. w. w. appears to have evo-
luted to a stage where the famous
Donnybrook fair looks like a Sunday
school picnic in comparison. First
of all there exists an impossible guilt
between the Detroit and Chicago
factions.
The former is rather insignificant
but noisy aggregation and refers to
the latter as the "bummery." There
are hardly enough members left in
the Detroit wing to start a healthy
fight among themselves, but the
Chicago followers are engaged in a
free-for-all that is quite amusing and
predictions are freely made that an
other split Is impending.
w. E. Trautman, ex-secretary of
the Chicago faction of the I. w. w.,
has been mussing things in the east,
and while he was hurting brickbats
in several different languages, which
caused the warriors in many places
to choose sides and leap into the
fray, another row broke out in the
west.
Fellowworker Smith was kicked out
of the, editorship of the Industrial
Worker, which is owned by the or
ganization and is published at Spo-
kane, Wash. Smith, who is charged
with having stolen the mailing list
of the Worker, Immediately started
another paper and formed an alliance
with two other ''privately-owned
other in Louisiana, and the three are
now bombarding the chief officials
of the Chicago faction and are
backed by many locals in various
parts of the country.
Meanwhile the Worker, founder
ing along under thousand-dollar
debt, suspended publication for sew
eral weeks and has just reappeared
filled with denunciations of the
"chairwarmers" and "spittoon phil
osophers." We. gather from the
Worker that the latter gents subsist
upon handouts and camp in head
quarters in various cities and towns
and inform the casual visitor that
they refuse to work in order to
starve the capitalists into submits
sion.
They have raised a new issue called
decentralization" and it works re-
marka bly, we'll; as they have decent
rallied thousands of members in
Spokane, for example, to the point
where only ABOUT ~ are left. Similar
reports come from other places, as
we'll as charges of treason and other
high crimes among local leaders,
some of whom are suspected of being
detectives in disguise.
The convention of the I. w. w.
now in session is a lively affair-in
fact, judging from all appearances,
there will be at least two or three
more fractional organizations formed
while the scadpping is still good.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-09-20
AT THE LYcEUM

"THE COUNTRY BOY"


The great big comedy hit of the past
New York season is The Country
Boy by Edgar selwyn, which the
Henry B.Harris estate will present at
the Lyceum Sunday, Sept. Fl, matinee
and night. The company which will
present the piece here, is very strong
one and contains many well known
local favorites.
The story of 1.-THE Country Boy" is
Of youth who comes to New York to
win fame and fortune. His lack Of
success at home he attributes to the
limitations of a, small town. There
he has a charming home, a good
mother and sensible sweetheart, all
of which he leaves behind. In New
York he is soon caught up in the
maelstrom of a busy world and loses
sight of the stimulus for his ambition,
by attaching himself to a chorus girl.
He wastes his time and money on her,
and at last comes to the end of his
rope when he loses his position. Dis
appointed and defeated, despair over
takes him. When about to make
away with himself, he Is caught in the
firm grip of a man with a healthy
and optimistic view of life, who labors
hard and succeeds in restoring the
boy to his original self-respect and
enthusiasm. The youth returns to his
home town to flight: anew the great
struggle Of life; He succeeds and
wins back the girl who has never let
her love for. him abate in the least.
The play teens with character stud
les of typical habitues Of 'The Great
White Way and as contrast, we also
see the healthy, sturdy Americans,
particularly Indigenous to the small
country towns.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-09-20
MINE WORKERS UNION Y
PASSES 400, 900 MARX

. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept. 49,
Announcement has just been made
by the secretary of the United Mine
Workers that the paid-up member
ship on August 81 was 409.15S. the
largest number in the history of the
organization. In all mining sections
Of the United States and Canada a
vigorous and aggressive campaign of
organization is being carried on and
large accessfons are being made.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-09-20
CIGARMAKERS WIN
!. !" UNION SHOP STRIKE.

= NEW YORK. Sept. 1S.-The cigar
makers OF the Edwin Cigar company.
of New York, demanded an increase
Of wages from 10 cents to SO cents
per thousand on various grades Of
cigars. -. &: 4:5 ; !. = ,; -
The strike resulted in the men win
ming the concessions asked, and the
firm also agreeing to run a strictly
union shop. : All of the strikers will
be taken back without discrimination.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-09-20
TRANSFERS MEET:

A meeting of the Transfers union
was held Tuesday evening at Kala-
mazoo hall. A number of new men,
Ders were initiated. President Hall of
the State Federation of Labor at
tended and delivered an instructive
speech on organized labor. "
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-09-20
This Never Happened ii Duluth

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. is.
Again the Geary street municipal
railway has broken its record: its
business during the month having
been approximately fifteen per cent
Greater than during July. Even bet
ter business is predicted since the
Endorsement of city, railways extern
Sion. That the road is paying and
showing a steady increase in profit
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-09-20
TIN SMITH,S q. X

The Sheet Metal Workers. union
held largely attended meeting
Wednesday evening. President Hall
appeared before the union and talked
on the necessity of organization. This
union recently affiliated with the
State Federation of Labor.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-09-20
S. S. MCDONALD WAS I'LL.

S. S. Mcdonald, president of the
Federated Trades and Labor assem-
bly,, was confined to his home for
several days last week on account of
illness. He was unable to preside at
the Trades Assembly meeting last Fri
day evening. He returned to his
work this week.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-09-20

for taxpayers is indicated by this.
summary OF. receipts:
August. $50. 5000; daily average.
$1,631.30. 81 St. s5sssz & s. -
July, SAC, 777.4o;ss.. daily average.
$1,508:95. z ,.s.. 49, ~. 5. #.'
Gain for August over July $3,793.10.
or a daily average increase Of $122.35.
Officials are. confident September
figures will show marvellous gains.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-09-20
TWO MORE UNIONS.

President E. G. Hall held two or
ganization meetings this week. He
succeeded in forming temporary or
CARNATIONS. The names of the new
unions will be announced after the
arrival of their charters.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-09-20
DAI.ROW. COMMITTEE TO NrEEr

The committee, having in charge
the lecture to be given here Monday,
september 20, by Clarence S. Darrow,
at 10 o'clock, Sunday morning. All
will meet at The Labor World office
members of the committee are urged
to be present,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-09-20
HOME FROM PORT ARTHJ1R

George Webb, secretary of the local
butchers union, returned Tuesday
from a two weeks visit at Port Ar
thur, where he went to spend his
vacation with his parents.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-09-20
BARTENDERS HEAR Hall,

E. G. Hall, president of the Mime
sofa Federation of Labor, gave an IL
Illustrated lecture to the members of
the bartenders' union last Sunday aft
ernoon. There was a good attendance.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-09-20

Fall Bostonian Shoes, $3.50, So
and So, at The Big Duluth.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-09-20

ANOTHER UNION AFFILIATES.
The Photo Engravers' union, this
week voted toaffiliate with the State
Federation of Labor. The Longshore-
men voted to pay their per capita and
utilization fee last Saturday evening,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-09-20

Bring your boys to The Big Du
luth for his Fall Clothes.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-09-20

New Fall Shirts, Gloves, Nick
wear, etc., are ready for you at
The Big Duluth. =
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-24

at is in this spirit, therefore, that
we rejoice together tonight, and II
cannot say with what deep emotions
Of gratitude / feel that l have had a
part in completing u. w:orki||Ms5DIl bSlss,tl..
think will be Of lasting benefit to the
business of the country. 49,
THE president paid tributes To the
heads OF the two congressional COM
mttees by writing each letter. ~.
The president extended tho, CONF
pliments OF the season to his visitors.
When everybody had gone, he cleareu
np .his desk and set thoughtfully for
minute. Presently he walked TO
the corridor outside of his, Office: a.
where's Pat?" he inquired, and
the individual addressed = PATRICK
McKenna, veteran doorkeper-stepr
ped forward, blushing with surprise
as the president seldom comes out In
the corridors. The doorkeeper looked
up inquiringly y
MERRY Christmas, Pat" said the
president, and he walked slowly oyef
to the White House to arrange FOL
lkis trip to Pass Christian, Miss.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-24
Cameron Man
Killed rain

CAMERON, W. Va. Dec. "a. *.
;harles syoc, aged about IS years a
ireman for the Baltimore & Ohic
eailroad company, was run down and
instantly killed near Gloyer's Gap,
bout 25 miles east OF this place last
light at 6:55 o'clock. Syoc, who has
,ecn on the road but a short time,
5a$ firing on a "helper" engine,
thich was assisting a freight train 10
Wheeling. While switching abom
lie Glover's Gap yards he in SOME
.lanner stepped in front of his OWE
ngine, 1t was reported here, and his
,ody was cut in two. The remains
;ere removed to his home at this
llace last night.
The unfortunate man removed
With his wife to this city recent.
rom Moundsville, where he is well
nown. About two years ago he mar
led Miss Lillian Jefferson, u prom
nent young woman OF Mo"ndsviIle'
lis widow survives. Mrs. Syoc was
MoundsviIle visiting her parents
when the accident occurred. H.
No arrangements have been maae
or the funeraii, 2i i'9r"1n
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= d 4.
and the school board and the mayors
office were besieged by delegations
which demanded that Shopp resign
and make way for Mrs. Young to
come back. The women's orgapiza-
lions, political and civic, were solid
ly behind the deposed superintend-
ent.
Mayor Harrison asserted that menu
bers of the school board appointed
by him had voted against Mrs. Young
in an "underhand" way. He sum-
marily accepted the designations Sof
four whose designations had been
placed in his hands when they took
office. Refusal Of the four to abide
by this action was the storm center
OF the fight in the board meeting to-
day. !" ~ i'SN>j
The four were In their seats be
fore the meeting convened and refus-
ed to leave. The new men were
forced to, find chairs elsewhere. Men
and women jammed into every avail
able corner Of the board room. A
squad OF policemen summoned, IT,
keep order remained in the corridor
and did not interfere, although, IN:
II the latter part of the. meeting,
when the Young faction got to work
Inc: smoothly together, the aproGiaall
was continuous. ~ :.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-24
plies toward Torreon in preparation
for an attack on that city.
Denhqr17 Has
Fine Windov
WINTER SCENE SHOWS BOYS AND
GIRLS C0AsTING DOWN
MOUNTAIN SIDE.
HANDSOME PRIZES ARE OFFERED
TO THOSE WHO GUESS WHAT,
WINDOW REPRESENTS.

Denhan's Christmas window is ore
II the best that firm has ever shown.
he scene this year is a typical winter
me with boys and girls coasting
Town the mountain side III the fore
round Is shown a, neat Cottage with
He aClErfsiufas4 dinner Oh the table
4htls al. Tie: SIDES Stands q barn Oh
The roof Of which-is the famous "See
0enham First''1 sign.ViAtdthe other
side of the window is an old mill
operated by water power the water
Topping from a pipe upon the wheel
The coasting scene is splendidly ar
ranged. The boys and girls repre-
ented by dolls securely fastened with
heir sleds upon an endless belt:ees:
.red with cotton, continue to- glide
own the hill side through the SNOW
o go back and return again as The
Ielt revolves. -"
Some handsome prizes, after Den
hams usual custom, are offered t.
those who guess what the window
represents.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-24
Found Dead Body.

PARKERsBURG With the right
leg cut off, the left leg and left arm
broken. and a deep cut on the left
thigh, the dead body of an unidenti-
fed negro was found early Tuesday
morning near Harris Ferry, fourteen
miles below Parkersburg on the Ohio
River Division. The discovery Was
made by the members Of a freight
train crew. The body was lying on
The tracks near the water tank at
Harris Ferry and it is presumed that
the man either attempted to board
the train while 1t was in motion and
fell beneath the wheels or was rid
ing between the cars and lost his
hold and fell onto the track.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-24
Condition Serious tu 5

PARKERsBURGa-t. E: FUR, a
we'll known resident of West. Pnion.
is in st. Joseph's hospital with a
very serious. case of, blood poisoning
having undergone a second amputa-
ton in an effort to staybthe, ravages
Of the poison. 4s,,tu, a..
Some time ago an abrasion Of his
hand became infected and blood pois-
oning developed. It vas found ne
cessary a few days ago to amputate
the hand but this did not afford re-
lief, and.s as his, condition became
very serious. it was decided to bring
the patient to this city for a second
operation. The arm was removed at
the shoulder and on account Of the
nature of the trouble and the condi-
tlon of the patient, he is in very
serious way.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-24
Held In.

MT. CLARE - liold-up occur
red at the Alpha stop''on the street
car line here Monday evening, when
George Robinson, of Shinnston, was
knocked unconscious and relieved of
SIS.
Mr.. Robinson was on his way to
McWhorter, but after leaving Clarks-
burg he decided to stop off and pay
a visit to friends here. On the car
he met a man who promised to show
him to the friends home. They left
the car and after a short walk he
was knocked senseless by an instru-
ment in the hands of the new ac-
quaintanCe, and 1hissi pockets were
robbed of the above AMOUNT.
After regaining consciousness he
went to a store near by iand reported
his experience. He described his as;
sailant asN being dark complexioned,
wearing two months beard and
clad in light coat and fur cap.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-24
ENDED HIS LIFE.

CHARLESTON. Dec. "a. Without
assigning any reason for his act,
Dexter Young, aged II, is in tile
Charleston General hospital with a
bullet in his brain, fired by his own
hand. While at the supper table
last night the mother Of the young
man noticed he had a revolver in
his pocket. SHE asked for 1t and put
1t away. Later, however, the boy
asked his mother for the weapon
and went to Ills room and fired the
shot that will doubtless cause his
death. .: II
The young man. had been drinking
yesterday. He was employed by the
Kanawha g. Michigan railroad at
their local freight Office
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-24
CHRISTMAS TREASURES.

4
] count my treasures DER with care
a a little toy that baby knew,
a little rock of faded hue,
"a little fock Of golden hair,
Long years ago this Christmas time
My little one-my all to nc
Sat robed in white upon my knee
And heard the merry Christmas
+ chime.
"Tell me, my little golden head,
II Santa Claus should come to-
!, night.
What shall he bring my baby
bright,
What treasure for my boy?" said.
And then he named the little toy,
While in his round and truthful
ls eyes
There camea look Of glad surprise
That spoke his trustful, childish joy.
And as he llsped his evening prayer
SsHe asked the boon, with baby grace,
And. toddHng to-the chimney place
He hung his little stocking there.
That night as lengthening shadows
crept
/, saw the white winged angels
5.& come
With music to our humble home
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-24
SCHOOL FUND DISTRIBUTED

CHARLESTON, Dec. 24.-Statt
Auditor. !, S. Darst has sent out tc
the various sheriffs of the state
$2S1, 900 from the general school
fund. This is the second half fol
the year, the first half was paid last
September. The distribution yester
day will enable the country schoo
teachers to get their money before
Christmas, at least in most instances
The auditor also distributed the
second half OF the state aid to high
school fund, which amounted tt
about 100000.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-24
Quarter of Million.

KENoVA - An additional expcn-
diture of quarter of a million dol
lars with the result that the produc-
ton Of the plant at Kenova will pc
doubled, probably during. the coming
year, was forecasted here Saturday
night, by ]. B. Graham, Chicago, one
of the managers of the Basic Prod
ucts Company. Mr.. Graham refused
to say positively that the improve
,ments would be made, ing 1914 but he
indicated that such will probably be
the. case mo pres Il ts So rs y
Basic, Products plant at Ken9va IS
about ten cars day. The output OF
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-24
Me1icqns
Continued from Page oneJ

lively rich agricultural and grazing
land fields, cultivated by Mormon
colonies. Most Of the Mormons have
left. ~
1t is believed by the rebels that
the rebels will form nothing more
than fugitive band, destroying
what property they can reach and
disappearing before they can be- ov'
ertaken. Extensive destruction Of
railroads and telegraph lines would
handicap the rebels, but so far nc
serious damage has been done, as the
wires between Juarez and Chihuahua
can soon be repaired.
Rebel headquarters held to the be
lief that Salazar took only a small
part of the federal army from DIN
aga. It was also said that SalaSar
after crossing the rebels line Of
communication and temporarily Grip.
pling IT, might never again be heard
from, salazar had only what was
known as federal volunteers, Whe
might return to civilian life. An at
tempted invasion by the federals OF
the territory was expected and 1t is
said that villa regarded is as insig.
nifcant.
The total federal strength is abou'
5000 soldiers, tie bulk of whom are
at 0jinaga, while with more than
10, 900 men Villa controls almost al!
the whole Of the country north Of
Torreon and west of Monterey.
The last report from Villa wa'
that he was sending men and sup
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-24
BadlyIniur;ed.

HUNTINGT0N9E. Mrs. Hulda H.
Ritton, residing at No. Sl5 Eleventh
street, met with very serious acci-
dent at her home when she fell of
the rear porch and sustained COM
pound fracture of the left limb, Just
above the ankle. Tie injury was
such that the bones protruded
through the flesh, making 1t very
much worse than an ordinary frac-
turc.
Mrs. Ritton was attempting to
tighten a clothes line which broke,
which was responsible for her fall,
and being. rather heavy was injured
more severely than a person Of ord:-
nary weight might have been.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-24
STA E news
Brakeman Killed.

HUNTINGTON - When extra
freight No. us ran into the rear of
extra NO. 1853 at Cabin Creek juno
.tlo9 on the Chesapeake aond Ohio
railroad Sunday, R. Morris, of Hand
ley, the middle brakeman, was in
stantly killed. A fire. that started in
the wrecked CHOOSE when the acct
dent occurred almost cfemated Nor
rls' body
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-24
And kiss my dal ling as he slept.

And kiss my dal ling as he slept.
lie must have heard that baby prayer,
For In the morn, with glowing face
He toddled to the chimney place
And found the littleitreasure there.
They came again one Christmastide,
That angel host so fair and white,
And, singing all the Christmas
night,
They lured my darling from my side.
~ little sock, little toy.
a little lock of golden hair,
The Christmas, music on the air,
A-watching for my, baby boy,
But If again that angel train
And golden head come back for me
TO bear me to eternity
My watching willnot be in vain.
Eugene Field
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-24
Mrs. Young
CCoatiaued nom PrTs o1O.J

will at once be challenged in court,
it was announced by the opposition.
The position pays $4,000 year.
Mrs. Young's failure to be re-elect-
ed two weeks ago by the school
board reused a storm Of popular in
Mass we're he'd
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Deaths Reported.

The following deaths We're reported to
the health office during the past twenty
four hours:
northwest.
Julia C. Hughes, IS years. 35i3 Pros
pect avenue.
William Leroy Young, 4 months, Ills
18th street northwest
Thena V. Miffleton, 8 years, 334 18th
street northeast
Caroline i. Landstreet, SO years, the
Lanier apartments
John w. Randall, 6G years, 1915 Calvert
street.
Mary Barrett, IS years, 111f 10Th street
northwest.
Ezra Sanders, "A, Government Hospital
for the Insane.
Johanna Fitzgerald, So years. Ill Il
street southeast
Mary A. Davis, 65 years, as + street
northeast.
sabina Sohl, IS years, 4o5 X street
northeast.
Francis Honiker. IS years, so Pennsyl-
yania avenue northwest.
Annie NJ. GiotZbach, 80 years, 12lS I
street northeast
Edward NJ Magruder, months, 521
X street northeast.
Henry l.. Furneyhough, s months, 73l
4th street northwest.
Lucille Roots. 1 year, 1927 Lingers court
northwest.
John Thomas, IS years. Home for the
Aged and Infirm.
Maurice Tyler, 81 years. Emergency
Hospital.
John L. Turner, 80 years, Government
Hospital for the Insane.
Annie f. Fenwick, % months, 1916 c
street northeast.
Mary S. Bell. 2 months, $40 Sd street
southwest.
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Births Reported.

The following births We're reported to
the health office during the past twenty
four hours:
Vance L. and Marian Wilson. boy.
William I'll. and Mary J. Triplett, boy
Isador and Dora Sherman. boy.
Charles VI. and Catherine 4. Jugh, girl.
Timothy II. and Cecilia l.. O'Connor.
girl
Paul and India Nicholson, girl.
James +. and Ida L. Maynard, boy.
William L. and Florence II. Mcdonald,
girl.
Wolf and Jennie lna-goiilis, boy.
Samuel and Sarah kolker, boy.
IA. H and Irene Howell, girl.
Charles and Pearl Hudson, boy.
John p. and Virginia Grove. boy.
Walter NJ and Anna f. Finnacoi, girl
Edward and Byrd G. Ferneyhough. boy.
Percy y. and Margaret j. Davis. boy.
Percy and Lillian Washington, girl
Charles Ii. and Mildred r. allace,
girl.
William ard Edna Thomas, boy.
w. c. and Collie Shellman, girl.
Marcellus and Clara johnson, girl.
Augustus and Jelener Jones, girl.
Richard and Edith Hill, boy.
John z. and Vfrgie Green. boy.
Hampton and Coral Gaskins. boy
Loise and Hattie Dixon, boy.