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The Tupelo journal., 1913-01-03
Madame Sherry"

Because everyone all over the
country is humming, singing or
whistling some numbers OF the
score of the big sensational mus
ical success, Madame Sherry, "
the impression is current in some
oua1 ters that the production s
charm is in greater part musical.
Report says that the mirth quail
tiles of the play are no less en-
gaging than the score. The love
of a man for a maid under odd
circumstances, love of the soul
ful. romantic sort, love that
blossoms in the heart Of youth
and fourishes as true love ever
does, when things do not go
smoothly, is the reigning spell
of the production. according to
report, but this love. this court
ship is so beset on SO many
sides, and attended by 80 many
misadventures. that while itself
remaining an appealing interest.
all its accessory situations arouse
amusement. Some idea of the
fun developed may perhaps De
CLEANED by q summary OF the
character of the play which, be-
sides the lovers, include an ltal-
ian house janitor. his Irish wife.
a lively tun-,oving actress. q
New York si.g, about-toWn, an
excitable Venezl.slan, an ANUS
inely whimsical uncle OF the
maid in love, and others, includ-
ing the pupils Of a dancing school
and the guests of a yachting
party. At Comus Theatre Wed
ncsuay, January 8.-Adv.
The Tupelo journal., 1913-01-03

and 10 1tne dqQrs cioseo' "A
party had also xone there at
noon the previou4 day but also
found the door$ closed. On
Tuesday morning| the house was
entered and the bodies of Mr..
Wiygul, his wife And son were
found. with everv indication that
they had been murdered. Mrs.
Wiygul was found in her bed,
being shot evidently without be-
ing awakened, the Soung man.
Purde, aged seventeen. was
found in his room ladjoining,
having been shot and afterwards
beaten by the but of the gun on
the head until dead, MF. Wiygul
was on the floor of his room with
his throat cut and e. shot gun
and kH9ie lying by his side. Jds
when the awful tragedy occur
red no one knows. The hotel
is removed some distance from
any other residence and the re-
port of the gun failed to arouse
any one.
Mr.. Wiygul and his wife and
his wife's daughter and this
adopted son had lived in the
Motel many wears. The daughter
was married a short while ago
and lives south of Fulton. There
was every evidence that the
family were perfectly happy and
eontented and it is impossible to
imagine a cause that would lead
the head of the family to take
the life of his wife and their
adopted son and his own. The
bow was q bright. promising
Young man and seemed to De
greatly beloved by both OF his
foster parents. The tragedy cast
a Gloom over the entire county,
where the family was well known
and had a large connection. Ihe
hotel was a popular resort and
the proprietor and his family
were very popular with the
travelling public.
The Tupelo journal., 1913-01-03
Notice to Woodne

Tuesday E.sA.,
Tupelo Camp No. 1876, elected
the following officers for 1918:
G. T. Parker, c. c.; A. H.
Hutchison. A. L.: A. H. Taylor,
Banker: G. M. Crane, Clerk; P.
H. Mitchell, Escort; W. A.
Tucker, Watchman; q. L. Ramp
ley, Sentry, and w. H. Berry.
Manager. Tuesday night. jan
uary z, these officers will be in
stalled.
There was a committee ap-
pointed to draft bylaws for the
Camp. The bylaws are ready
and will be read Tuesday night.
for adoption or rejection, and We
hope to have a large crowd out
to pass upon them, as they will
affect every member alike.
There will be other business to
come before the Camp, 50 come
out and be with US January z.
G. NJ. Crane, Clerk.
The Tupelo journal., 1913-01-03

We are requested to announce
that Rev. j. L. Rea, of Texas,
will preach at the court house
tonight at Z o'clock. Mr.. Rea
was reared in this county. and
returns after 81 years to preach
the gospel to his old friends.
Everybody cordially invited.
The Tupelo journal., 1913-01-03
Christian Church Directory.

Christian Church Directory.
Bible school Sunday morning at $3.50.
Communion service IL o'clock Sunday
morning. Preaching following.
Sermon Sunday night at usual hour.
Christian Endeavor one hour before
sermon. 8 1E.
Prayer meeting Friday evening.
Everybody welcome. !,
Morning subject. The Leaven and
the Meal Evening subject, The
Savior's Unanswered Prayer"
c w. F. Mott.
The Tupelo journal., 1913-01-03
a at Fulton.

sage Tuesday
.on announced
il that place OF
gul, his wife
d son. just
D. tragedy oc-
less never be
al and his wife
Ihich sets just
court square.
1y of them on
,nday failed to
of the people
hut on Tues
Mt to the hotel
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13
LABOR SECRETARY HERE.
New York Official Well Pleased With
Colorado Labor Bureau.

John B. Andrews. secretary of the
American Association for Labor Leg
islation. with headquarters in New
York city. accompanied by Mrs. An
drews, is spending a part of his sum-
mer's vacation in Denver. Mr.. An
drews is mingling with the labor men
of prominence in Denver, and while
her visited the labor department at
the state capitol. He expressed him
self well pleased with the way the
business of the labor department is
conducted. Mr.. Andrews. through the
office he fills SO ably. is power in
the labor world by reason of the great
amount OF labor legislation that his
association can influence. Mrs. An
drews is one of the leading social
workers in the metropolis.
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13
Years of Faithful Sc. vice.

When William H. Maxwell was re-
elected treasurer of the Industrial
Council last Sunday, it marked six
teen years of faithful continuous serv-
ice as the watchdog of the funds of
the central body, and John T. Smith,
who was reelected business represen-
tative, has held that office for four
teen consecutive years. At the elec-
ton just held there was not even a
suspicion of another candidate for
either of their positions, fact which
is evidence enough that the rank and
file are satisfied that Billy and John
are still making good.-Kansas City
Labor Herald.
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13
N. A. MS "upiift, Counsel.

Over on the Senate side we have
been treated to the amusing spectacle
of listening to the noble and human
istic purposes of the n. A. NJ. through
their chief counsel. Mr.. James A.
Emery. To listen to him. one would
think that this organization was organ
lied for the main purpose of de-
vising ways and means of protecting.
uplifting. and lettering the conditions
of those who have to toll for a living.
for his lucid description of the work
done. time and money spent in trying
to enact workmens compensation
acts. employers liability laws, etc.
would lead one to believe that II was
a philanthropic association instead of
one that restorted to treacherous. sor-
did. and mercenary methods to destroy
the only means through which those
who toll can hope to better their CON
|ditions. namely. Trade Union-Wash-
ington Trades Unionist.
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13
Ernest Kemmler
Dies at Hospital
Was Prominent Member Of
Organized Labor
He Was Taken I'll While Attending the
Recent State Labor Convention
at Trinidad

Ernest Kemmler, secretary and busi-
ness agent of the Brewery Workers
Union, Beer Bottlers' Union. Beer
Drivers Union and Soda Bottlers'
Union. died Wednesday at St Luke's
hospital He was taken to that insti-
tuition a week previous. suffering with
dropsy. An operation was performed.
but Mr. kemmler did not regain his
physical strength.
At the recent convention of the
State Federation of Labor at Trini-
dad. Kemmler was delegate and as
sisted in organizing the brewery work
ers OF that citv. There he was taken
III and returned to Denver for treat
ment
Mr.. Kemmler lived at 93S Ninth
street. from which place the funeral
will take place Sunday afternoon, All
members OF the Brewery Workers
Union and affiliated organizations are
requested to meet at the Club build
ing Sunday at l .. m. and from there
march to the house Cars will be pro
vided to convey all friends to the
cemetery.
Mr. Kemmler leaves a widow and one
married daughter in Los Angeles, who
is expected to arrive in time for the
! funeral.
Ernest Kemmler was quiet. well
dispositioned man. He had thousands
OF friends in the labor movement whS
will mourn his death.
President Fred Vessel of the
Trades Assembly has appointed the
following committee to act as escort:
r. Y. Harrison. Earl r. Hoage, James
c. Bulger. James A. Conkle. Ed. ].
Hines. and ]. p. mckinley
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13

ganization and are much pleased over
the security and stability given to the
industry through the medium of the
trade agreement.
Why oppose us here. spending mil
lions of dollars in an industrial con-
flict for no good purpose? Why is It
not possible and practical for You to
do In this state what the operators
in all the neighboring states have al
ready done?
We feel sure You appreciate the
gravity of this situation and will do
your part to meet 1t at this time.
when no sting will be left behind.
which is always the result of strike
settlement.
Let us meet now as friends and pro-
ceed to settle this entire controversy.
with honor to ourselves. with credit
TO our people and with faith in each
other.
Hoping you will favor us with n
prompt reply, we beg to remain,
Sincerely yours.
FRANK J. HAYES,
JOHN II. LAWSON,
JOHN McLENNAN.
EDW. l.. DOYLE.
Policy Committee Representing
Colorado Miners.
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13

Il will never forget the day WAS
taken to Sing Sing" said an excep'
tionaily Intelligent younfg man. dis
charged convict just leaving prison.
who sat beside me on New YORK
Central train. Il was just twenty-ons
that day." and continued. II was born
on an old farm in Northern New
York There were eight of us boys.
The farm was small. We outgrew the,
place. Some of us had to leave. Hav-
ing a natural love for mechanism
driftcd down to New York. l was al
ways susceptible to influences for
good or III. that Is was easily led.
would nave struggled through on my
mere pittance as an apprentice but
through environment and evil associ-
ates fell was Obliged to live in the
surroundings of those who dressed as
| dressed and lived as | lived. Soct;
ETY. had encompassed us with many
snnre-traps.
"Godi 1 shall never forget the night
tho 'blue-coat' placed his hand upon
me and said. II want you" 1t was
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13
About the Prison Reform Movement
By EDWIN A. BROWN

as an electrical transformation of my
life. My grandfather and my father
had fought for freedom In tho Revolu-
ton and the Rebellion. l. their son,
now prisoner. was nearly drowned
when was a lad of sixteen in the lake
near our farm. My life in that one
moment passed vividly before me. and
when the officer put his hand upon
me. had the same feeling. have
been drowning man ever since"
what day It was when they took
me out of the tombs to Sing Sing.
| saw men and women working in the
gardens and heard them singing as
they worked. l saw loads OF hay
driven down the roadway of great
estate. Never before did realize
what the voice of God" meant in the
open fields. If It had not been for the
brutal chains upon my wrists would
have leaped from the train. in spite OF
hell. See. | am broken In health. IL
is wonder | am not mad. am an
undesirable citizen. pictured and
Continued on page 81
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13
FEDERATION ISSUES APPEAL.
Support of Copper Mine Strikers
Urged Upon Unions.

The Executive Council of the Amer
ican Federation OF Labor has indorsed
the strike of the copper miners in the
State of Michigan to secure an eight
hour day and the minimum wage OF
So for underground work and a pro
portionate increase for those working
above ground, and in a communica-
ton issued August % they have re-
quested the officers of the national
and international unions to communi-
cate with their local unions and urge
them to appropriate as much money
as they can to assist the copper
miners to carry on the strike until
their demands have been conceded.
All central bodies have also been re-
quested TO appoint committees at
their next meeting. or called meet
ing, for the purpose of deyising ways
and means to raise additional funds
to assist the miners in their fight for
the right to organize and to secure
improved conditions.
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13
Fighting for Humanity.

Organized labor endeavors to secure
legislation for the protection of its in
terests; for the protection Of children
and young persons, both male and fe
male; for the protection of the WON
en- against excessive toll and Ions
hours of labor; for the protection OF
life and health: for the elimination OF
dangerous firetraps. To attain these
worthy objects organized labor ap-
peals to the bar of public opinion; to
the enlightened self-interest, and to
members of Legislative bodies. regard
less of party Washington
Trades Unionist
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13
Governors Favor
Organized Labor
Speak Freely Of Conditions
in Coal States
Union Labor Vital Force Of Indus
trial Development" Says Mon
tana's Executive

During the recent conference OF
Governors in Colorado Springs the
threatened strike of miners in the
southern Colorado coal fields was a
subject OF discussion in the hotel lob
ties. There are extensive coal mines
in Montana. Wyoming. Kansas and
Oklahoma. where the miners are thor
Ioughly unionized and belong to the
United Mine Workers of America
Governors Stewart of Montana.
Carey OF Wyoming. Hodges of Kan
sas and he chief clerk of Governor
Cruce OF Oklahoma were asked if the
coal smines in their states had been
hampered or retarded in their deyel-
opment because the coal miners were
oreanized. All said not
-Uhlon labor is ne OF the most
vital forces of industrial development
an 4 enc OF the most humane agencies
in the world today said Governor
Stewart.
Union labor has helped in Kansas
and | believe in it as thoroughly as
/ believe in anything" said Governor
Hodges. The unionization of coal
miners has heiped Kansas and hasn't
hurt a single operator"
Our coal miners have been organ
lied so long hardly realized they
were not organized in all coal fields, %
said Governor Carey. The union
hasn't retarded the growth of the
coal industry Its one of Wyoming S
biggest assets"
Our coal miners were organized
in Oklahoma before We got statehood
and our coal is one of the biggest
money makers in the state" said Bill
Kerr. chief clerk to Governor Cruce
of Oklahoma
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13
Blowing Off the Lid.

Strikes against iniquitous condi
tions continue to be successful in
many non union industries. In these
cases the employers cannot make the
claim that the Union is responsible
for the trouble: the responsibility is
with the employers themselves. They
keep screwing down the lid in the
hope of making larger profits. and
finally the fermentation under the lid
becomes so condensed that the can ex-
plodes and general commotion fol-
lows, the workers organize and a new
era is ushered in. to the greater bene-
fit of the worker and the employer.
too, for that matter.-The Tobacco
Worker
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13

Trade unions are the natural and
necessary result of changing indus
trial conditions. In the old domestic
system OF industry before the advent
of machinery. in which there We're
nearly as many men as masters, and
the cases We're rare in which the cap
italist employer did not personally
know all the people in his employ.
there was little necessity for labor
unions: there existed bond of SYM
pathy and friendship between the
master and the man. they We're able
to bargain together upon equal terms
because each was necessity to the
other.
With the advent OF machinery came
the concentration of small industrial
plants into large factories and work
shops. in which single responsible
employer represents hundreds or thou
sands OF stockholders, and deals with
hundreds or thousands of employees
n relation In which personal friend
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13
WEST VIRGINIA STRIKERS.

Charleston-The strike declared in
the Paint and Cabin creek districts
against the coal operators for failure
to live up to the tentative agreement
reached some time ago. is still on.
Detailed information is coming out
very slowly, but from what can be
learned it appears that the operators
were refusing to reinstate the miners
discharged during the last strike
this being I'm violation of the agree
ment entered into.
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13

ships and sympathies between employ
er and employee have ceased to exist
suppose. now. that there is no or
ganization among the workers. or none
that has any power TO deal with ques-
tions of hours OF labor or wages. The
competitive regime is founded on the
assumption that prices will be fixed
by the condition of the market. We
assume that there is only a single
situation vacant. and only one candi-
date Tor 1t. When the workman ap-
plies for the place TO the employers
foreman the two parties differ eonsi6-
erably in strength in bargaining.
Should they fail to agree on wages AMI
the place is not accepted by the work
man. the worst that can happen to the
empower is n temporary inconven-
ience and fractional decrease in prof
its. Very different is the case with
the wage-earner. II he refuses the
torman's terms even for day. ne
Continued on page ~
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13
Secretary Hickey Writes Him
An Open Letter
Women Employees of Office Compelled
to Work in Violation Of the State
Law; Quotes the Statutes

Do the city employees come under
the state statutes? This is the ques-
ton William T. Hickey, secretary
treasurer of the Colorado State Fed
Grafton of Labor, has asked of Clair J.
Pitcher, commissioner of finance. 1t
is charged that Commissioner Pitcher
is working the women clerks in his
office more than eight hours per day
and on Sunday. 1t is understood the
matter will be taken up officially by
the commissioner, at their next meet
ing.
Following is copy OF the letter
sent to Commissioner Pitcher:
Hon. Clair J. Pitcher, Commissioner OF
Finance, City and County of Dem
yer, Court House, City.
Dear Sir
The attention OF this office has
been called to the fact that you are
requiring the clerical force OF men
and women in the City and County de-
partments under you-the Assessors
office and the treasurer's office-to
work not only their regular days, but
also to do extra work which carries
them far into the night, and also to
work Sundays.
In view of the growing sentiment,
not only in the city of Denver, but in
the state of Colorado as well. and for
that matter throughout the United
States and the civilized world. it
seems almost an outrage to require
| the clerical force OF any municipal or
governmental department to work
more than the usual number of hours
universally considered working day;
this especially considering the i'm
mense resources OF this great and rich
city of Denver.
As evidence of the public sentiment
regarding this question. I call your at
tention TO the eight-hour law for
miners that was passed at the last
session of our General Assembly. and
more particularly TO the women's
eight-hour law passed by the people
under the Initiative and Referendum
amendment by the overwhelming at
/ firmative vote of over 100000. quote
herewith a part of that law:
NO female shall be employed in
any manufacturing, mechanical, or
mercantile establishment. laundry. no.
tel or restaurant in this State more
than eight hours during any twenty
four of any calendar day"
And | state to you that the law is
being willingly and cheerfully COM
phd with by all of the corporations,
great or small, and by all employers
of every class in this State. Why,
then. should not department of the
city government of Denver show as
much solicitation for its employees as
the State compels from the employing
public? 1t SENS that YOUR department
of government should set an example
for other employers.
Technically speaking. your depart
ment may not come under the provi-
sions of the municipal eight-hour law.
but you as one of the commissioners
should see that sufficient help is en-
ployed to perform the duties OF your
department,
Hoping YOU will give this matter
your earliest consideration, remain,
Yours truly.
w. T. HICKEY.
Sec'y-Treas.
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13
BRicKLAYERs STRIKE.

Calgary-After continuing negotia-
tions with the Builders Exchange
for considerable period to secure a
ratification OF the new wage schedule
of 40 cents per hour. the Bricklayers
have ceased work. Twenty-three of
the contractors. Immediately upon the
opening OF the strike. acceded to the
demands and are now paying the new
scale. The new scale is an increase
of 2is cents per hour.
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13
PATERSON STRIKE ENDED.

Paterson. n. 1.-THE big silk strike
is over. and the employees who left
the mills over five months ago are
them have secured employment. but
there has been over twenty small in.
stitutions that have suspended bust
ness. This leaves considerable mum.
ber OF people without an opportunity
to get their old positions, and the mills
that have reopened cannot employ l
full complement of some time to
come
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13

lanes Duncan. Quincy. Mass, vice
president OF the American Federation
of labor. whom the Democrats of
Massachusetts had hoped to nominate
for lieutenant governor this fall. has
sent word to those who have sug-
gested his name that he must decline
to become a candidate for political
office. Duncan. it is said. takes the
ground that while he is in the labor
movement as an official. he must re-
main out of active politics.