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Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-08-27

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souTHERN THEATRE-Cor. 38rd and
Eon Ste. The place for an evening s
onjoyment Amusing and Instructive
Pictures. Change daily.
HIPPODROME - Best Ventilated and
.,l.Aest Photo Play House in the state.
FIXTURES and Orchestra Music. S1tn q
Jacob SITS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
John K. Ingram, IL. D.

Attacked and denounced as scarcely any other institution ever has been, the unions have thriven and grown in the face of opposi- tion. This healthy vitality has been due to the fact that they were. a genuine product of social needS-indispens as a pro- test and a struggle against the abuses of industrial government, and inevitable as a consequence of that consciousness of strength inspired by the concentration of numbers under the new condi- tiOns of industry. They have been, as is now admitted by almost all candid minds, instruments of pro- gress. Not to speak of the ma teriaI advantages they have gain ed for working men, they have developed powerful sympathies among them, and taught them the lesson of seIf-sacrifice in the interest of their brethren, and, still more, of their successors. They have brought some of the best men to the front and given them the ascendency due to their personal qualities and desirable in the interests of society.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05

fort to aid and support organized la bo rin this city through the c, L.. N and we appreciate the aid received from that source in our early efforts at organization.
 Our association has been called upon to deal with the long hours Of em- ploy1n ent which some of our men are compelled to work and we have reason to believe, judging from the successes in the past that the time is sat hand when in the near future we will be able3ato secure from our state Iegis- lature the passage of laws suitable to our conditions such as at present pre- vail in Massachusetts and Louisiana In all our efforts to secure better wages and conditions we are bound by one great principle and that is the principle of arbdtra ton. The assur- ance to thes mployer and the public that in case of disputes between our selves and the companies that there will be no strike, but that the matters
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
Dr. McKin.
Pastor Church of Epiphany of
 Washin%ton. ID, O..

Pastor Church of Epiphany of
 Washington, D. O..
 Consider what organized labor has done to improve the condi- ton of the Worhng1nen. Seventy of Iaborers in the factories was the slaves in the south. have lived in the south and I know that the material condition Of the slaves was better. In 1S32-33, in many of the mills in this coun- try, the women and children had to go to work at 4:3O o'clock in the morning, and to continue at work fourteen or fifteen hours a day. Labor organizations have done a splendid work, and I hon. or them. They have been hft1ng up the masses of the people, who are not contented any more. Their ambition is aroused to be men and women, and their song is: Flight hours for work: eight hours for sleep, and eight hours. to do what we wiIl.'' do not say whether in the present con ditions of labor the eight hour day is always attainable; but all these things are to be judged by the effect they have on man hood. They want some time to look away from their work out on the great world, and to breathe the pure air of heaven; they want some time with their families: and, therefore, their discontent is heaIthflII.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
BREWERY WORKERS
 NO. 40.

Brewery Workers Local No. 40 was organized on April IS, 1898, and after many efforts with the support of the international organization succeeded in establishing the eight-hour day. The Brewery Workers are known state and nation wide as a progressive or ganization and are always ready to render aid, moral or financial, while they have no sick benefit or insurance, they have 8 fund to support members in case of strikes or 1ockouts. They are also in this city as other cities. very active in the labor movement. They. will have a delegates to repre- sent them at the coming convention of the State Branch of the A. F. of l.. and also elected a. delegate to repre- sent them at the convention of Brew cry Workers to be held at Baltimore, Md; Sept. fl to 2S, 1914. The officers are the following: President, E. Scholz; vice-president, F. Herb; rec ording secretary, K. Lang; financial secretary treasurer, J. Reiche1; serge ant-at-arms, c. MarSch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
A. A. OF ST. AND
 ELEC. R. E. OF A., NO. 459

Is will be, twenty-two years ago on inc 18th, of this month since this or panization was formed. The Anal gamated Association or street ana Electric Railway Employes or Afnerl- ca which was destined to play such an important part to the working men Tn the great centers of industry m the limited States and Canada was nrst launched upon the sea of time, ana if will he eight years next March since the trolleyInen of Bridgeport were grauted the charter of Division 459 Of
 The trolIeymen of Bridgeport may well indeed feel proud of it's organ1za- ton for they have been able through +bei1, united effort to consummate an agreement with the employing com nanv whereby a substantial increase in wages was secured four times III less than eight years
 Here we might refer to the objects of OFT association and it's benefits. to the nub1ic we are pledged to perform as we work faithfully to the company, hecause we hold it as a duty that union men above all others should set a good example performing their dutles to the company and to the puone to inc very best of their ability; to place ou1 occ11pation upon a higher plane or fnteIIigence efficiency and skill; to en- courage in this Division the founoat1on oF Q find 10 care for the sick ana the burial of our dead; to encourage the settlement of all disputes between the
 company and our association by arp1- tration so that the travelling puAl1c may receive the benefits of an organ ization wisely and peaceabIy conduct- ed to our care and at the same time receiving the best wages and condi- lions for our labor. UT Division Tn line with the parent body stands for progress, not only in the matter or our own organization but or other trade and labor unions
 The struggle of those who have pro- noted and established this organ1za-
 ton during the past twenty-two years have been to the end that the great army of street and electric railway employees may be able to secure this one object "fFsreedom through organ ization'' and if any proof is wanting
 to justify the existence of our organ ization we respectfully submit to the careful consideration of the public that we have been able to place this Divfs- ion. 459. of Bridgeport, on sound, safe and sane trade union basis by securing to the membership by peace able methods the best wages and working conditions possible to secure
 at this time in this community and our Division takes care of it's sick by pay@ ing $5 a week for thirteen weeks in one year and we also donate Hbera1ly in case of need and we have estab- Iished a death benefit fund providing for benefit fund of from $100 to $500, also a disability benefit with provis- ions made for old age benefits and for strike and lockout benefits.
 We have made every reasonable eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05

May 21st, 1899. when the following officers were installed: w. P. Kirk, president; D. Mccoy, vice-president; H. Cope, financial secretary; H. O'Rourke, recording secretary; A. Owens, treasurer.
 The present officers are: J. A. Gun zenhauser, presidenti J. Foreman. viee-president; J. c. Doyle, financial secretary; Peter Tyers recording, sec retary; Henry Barry. treasurer; Peter Vogel, sergeant-at-arms.
 l.. U. No. IFS is now in a flourish ing condition.
 What promises to be the most at tractive feature of the Labor Day celebration in Bridgeport on Labor Day will be a ball game for the cham pionship of labor union ball teams of the state after playing all summer and defeating everything in the state. Bridgeport and Derby plumbers will meet at Seaside park at p. m. The teams are made up of some of the fastest semi pro and pro players in the state and it is expected that this
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
PLUMBERS AND STEAM FIT
 TIERS, NO. 173.

Affiliated with the " A J. Plumb CTS and Steamftters. American Fed eration of Labor, and Building Trades Council.
 Local Union No. 173 was organized June 2Oth, 1899 and has since then derived the benefits that accrue from organization. The developments of this organization has gone on rapidly. From the time of organization the conditions were, what they are with out organization. The hours were 1 0 or more day. The wages were from two (2) dollars, or in fact, no wage scale was in force. Not. only did this and raise the standard of wages, but elevated the plumbing trade in gen. era1, to the point that would become a benefit to the public in general From health and comfort point of view, it is endeavoring in it's mission
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05

dent of the Division and this local is indeed fortunate in having MT. DoOley accept this important office. Mir DooIey's wisdom and experience in handling cases on wages and work ing, conditions is a. valuable asset to the local division
 Much might be said for the good work being done by our financial sec retary and a lions share of the credit for this years financial success must be given to the man who now fills this position, P. J. Kelley Our record ing secretary is also 8, very hard work ing and conscientious officer. The duties of this position are many and that MT. Joseph Plunkett, who now fills this position, has done so very ably and to. the entire satisfaction of the division is proven 'fby the fact that he is now serving his third term and elected by an Increasing aiority-
 Worthy of notice also is Corre- spondent to the Motorman and Con
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05

to further elevate the sanitary condi- tions of homes.
 The necessity of organization is clearly defined by past experience that without united efforts conditions cam not be maintained We have only to point to those citaee that have no or ganization, not only arc the conditions of those engaged in the plumbing in dustry undesirable. but the general health and welfare Of the public. The doctors and health boards of this and other leading cities endorse and do all they can to assist us in our efforts to innprov sanitary, conditions This clearly points to the fact that our cause is worthy of the support of the public. Connecticut is behind in not having state plumbing laws as is clearly shown by the success of the laws in Massachusetts.
 The first meeting of L. U,1T2 was held in Brick1ayer's Hall, Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
BishOn Potter.

operation, are the right of every body of men whose aims are worthy and equitable; and must needs be the resource of those who, individually, are unable to persuade their fellow men to re-. cognize the justice of their claims and principles. If employed within lawful and peaceful limits, it may rightly hope to be a means of educating society in 8 spirit of fairness and practical broth erIlOOd.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
Commissioner Dowlinq. In Report from Bureau of
 Labor Statistics.

It is clear that the working people of the state (New York; have reaped innumerabIe bene- fits through the Influence of the associations devoted to their in- terests. Wages have been iIl- creased; working time has been reduced; the membership rolls have been largely augmented; , distressed members have receiv- ed pecuniary relief; general con- ditions have been improved and labor has been elevated to a, high position in the social scale.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
Wendell Phillips.

I rejoice at every effort work ingmen make to organize. * # %
 I hail the labor movement. It is my only hope for democracy. ** Organize and stand togeth- CT. Let the nation hear 8 united demand from the laboring voice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
William Howard Taft.

Time was, as the last speaker, has most eIoquentIy said, when everybody who employed labor was opposed to the labor union, when it was regarded as a mem ace. That time, am glad to say, has largely passed away, and the man today who opposes an or ganization of labor should be re- Iegated to the last century. It has done4marveIs for labor and will doubtless do more.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05

For ten years made as des- perate fight against organized labor as was ever made by mor- tai man. It cost me considerably more than a million dollars to learn that there is no labor, so skilled, so Intelligent, so faith full as that which is governed by an organization whose officials are eII-baIanced, Ievel-headed men.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05

will be a hard fought and a close bat tle. Each team has won one game and this game will be fought until the last man is out. The lineup:
 Derby-Knoth, s.; Newman, 1b i; ORourke. C.; Cribbs, 2b.; HysleF, 3b.; Madona, If; Bram. cf.; Heferman, f.; Dempsey, Berger, and Bagley, D.
 Bridgep port--Nash, 3b.; Russell, ss. Lynch, If; Gunzenhauser,. 1b.; Haven feltz and Walsh, D.: Steele 2b. i; Graether, C.; Curran, rf.; Banks, of. ; Michael, 2b.; Willis, cf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
ThoroId Rogers.

Professor of Political Econ
 omy, University of Oxford look to the trade unions as the principal means of benefit ing the condition of the working classes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
WHAT THEY THINK OF TRADE UNIONS
OPINIONS OF, STATESMEN, SCHOLARS, THEOLOGIANS AND OTHERS.
Abraham Lincoln.

Capital is the fruit of labor, and could not exist If labor had not first existed Labor, there fore, deserves much the higher consideration.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
SUNDAY NIGHT AT POLI's

If you want to spend pleasant arlH profitable evening, go to Poli's Thea tre on Sunday night. The Central La- Dor Union is giving grand enter ta1nnent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05

in dispute will be submitted to arbi- tration has been the great means of all our successes.
 President Flanagan is very ably as sisted by a willing and efficient set of officers. Vice President J. J. Moran. who is serving his second term in that position, has proved himself 8 very capable and trustworthy officer. The burden of taking care of our sick members is required of this position and that Brother Moran has proved himself equal to the occasion goes without saying. One of the most inn portant offices tosthe welfare of this local is that of delegate to the Joint Conference Board and this position is held by MT: John Dooley, a past presi-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
DANCE AT EAGLES HALL

Do not forget to attend the Grand Ball for the benefit of the Central La- bor UIlion, to be held in Eagles HoII, Monday night, September 7tlh.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
Judqe Bland.
Of Appellate Court of
 Missouri,

Trade unions are authorized by our statutes and are approved and supported by the enlightened sentiment of all right thinking men, and their benefits, both to their members and the general public, are seen and appreciated by every unprejudiced mind.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
William E. Gladstone.
Potter Palmer.

Trade unions are the bulwarks of modern democracies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
THE PARADE

The approximate times for the head
 of the parade to reach the various points along the line are as follows: > East Main and East Washing
The sun., 1914-09-18
NO PEACE FOR RUSSIA.

LONDON, Sept 1.-THE correspondent
OF tho Times at St. Petersburg declares
that Russias irrevocable determination
is 70 refuse 10 make peace except with
tho cooperation of the allies. The
contradicts the malicious
rumors circulated In Germany that
Russia IL seeking territorial aggrandizc-
mcnt.
Tho CORE spondcnt adds that some
days ago the NOrOr Vrcmyd frankly
warned President Wilson to abstain
from all efforts of mediation In behalf
Of Germany. as In vicw OF the shocking
atrocities committed by the German
armies any such offers could not be for
a moment entertained.
The correspondent adds.
"Inspirod utterances in this evenings
papers declare that Russian diplomacy
ls fully IN accord with that of the allies
and win refuse to admit OF any me-
gotlations between two Powers without
the consent of the other allies"
The RUSSkO SlOr0. referring TO the
German appeal 10 President wilson,
declares that negotiations for peace
will begin only when both the Tcutonic
Powers admit defoat
The sun., 1914-09-18
CZARSWEEPS
100000 MEN
OVER POLAND
Main Army Moves Toward
Bre>lau rs Start of Ad-
vance Into Germany.
VAST FORCE SENT TO
OPEN BERLIN ROAD
9.mo.OOO Trained Rcservists
in Readiness to Join IN
yading Troops.
sss.. ,a5,, Despc,c' 70 rn- sr,,


Ro:IE. September Il.
A-1,ne- Russian tidal wave is rolling
.oyard Germany. The cars central
rny Of 100000 men is sweeping across
rclsrd. with Brcslau. in Slcsia, as It's
utjar,ivo
rnls news. frs; sent this afternoon
av the 81. Petersburg correspondents OF
roman papcrs. was confirmed tonight.
IN addition. lt is learned that Russia has
~ Poland 1000 900 rcservists who have
,oen under training unt! the grca, first
me army could he assembled and put
u motion.
Il has po.n forces Of these reseryis.s
. which Gormuu armies have been
Jrt'us and often defeating N cnc"un-
r-s In Russian Poland. RuSsia's in
,,rt.on 4. 20 strike hard with tho main
-my and 20 keep It constantly re-
,nforcod and refreshed with the re-
,nrvists
Til. is Inc important development in
;ae eastern theatre Of war that has
heeu cNpoctcG for days That Russia
was modifying great central army for
direct advance on Germany has been
,novn. but this army was not given Inn
pe'us uutl tho campaign IN Galicia was
practically ended with tho overthrow Of
Austrian power from Cracow TO Bucko-
..pa I'pfV 'bi. Nge. f,rra u,aa rputV
The sun., 1914-09-18
Another Big Battle
in Belgian Expected
King Nber'> Forces Resume the Offensive and Attack
Germans in FOrcc-May Open the Dikcs
and Flood Country.
KAIsEE'> TROOPS ARE SAID TO BE INTRENCHING

tho German dctences ot Brussels and Lou.
vain.
The defences roughly form deep semi
circle extending from Buggenhout on the
vest through Elewyt and Calmapthout.
passing north OF I.ouva!n. where they turn
southeast. German thoroughness is ap-
parent throughout The redoubts and
other works are Of reinforced concrete
and are well supplied with field guns. ma
chine guns and large calibre howitzers,
rendering a frontal attack a serious mat
tor. They form almost a second ChataIia
Inc. except for the hanlls. which are IN
exposed country, with blind hedges and
woodlan nd concealng the defences.
The sun., 1914-09-18

drawn. II * understood that the Italian
attachc was insulted in an official salon
by remarks dcrogatory To ltalys action
In connection with the Triple Alliance
ard that he replied vigorously before
takirg leave.
But probably tho most powerful in
centive To war IS the violent attitude
OF the people. II is not too much to
say that Italy faces a revolution II she
refuses much longer to fight Austria.
Dispatches from Rome give details Of
riots, in which the police and soldiers
represscd the people only with the
greatest difficulty. Such riots are in
ancient hatred for Austria has famed
forth.
There Is news by telegraph and mail
that the situation in Italy il intensely
critical. and that Italy, while endeavur-
ing to cling tenaclou5ly and honorably
to absolute neutrality IL fast being
swept into The war The plans of her
statesmen are falling to pieces and the
time for war is said to be perilously
near.
one OF the most powerful factors in
the situation is the host OF unemployed,
who, turned away from closing factories.
swell the mohs OF malcontents in the
great cities and cry INCREASINGLY for
war. At the outbreak Of hostilities
! there was little unemployment. Now
the problem is distressing. The streets
of Rome, Milan, Turin and Naples are
/ more crowded daily by a hungry, sullen
army Of the destitute, who blame Ger
many for their situation and shout for
vengeance.
Those who know Venice In time OF
peace would scarcely recognize the
lovely city. The narrow, winding streets,
the quays. tho wharves. the squares,
are filled nightly with men out Of work.
The Campanie, the column of the Lion
of 81. Mark, every pillar of the colon
nades around the piazza are rendezvous
for these waits OF misfortune.
In point OF fact and logic the time
for Italy's action cannot be delayed
more than few weeks. The only
member of the Cabinet said to be for
the preservation of neutrality Is the
Marquis di San GIuliano,
The sun., 1914-09-18
Hear Austria Is
Suing for Peace
NEGOTIATIONS With Russia
Have Already Been Started.
Says Milan Report.
spscial casle D.spatch 20 rnr sr1.

LoNpoS, Sept. IA report has been
received here from Italy that the pre-
limlnary steps have already been taken
to bring about peace between Russia
and Austria.
The correspondent Of the DuihB
Chronicle quotes the Corriere della Sierra
of Milan az saying that these steps have
been taken. The opinion Is further eX-
pressed that such a peace would rot
he opposed by England and France.
II Is suggested that Austria, II she
should retire from the war. would he
compensa ted with territory at the oX-
pcnse Of Germany. The Corriere della
S.3'ro declares that there has been a
remarkable change Of sentiment in Aus
tlia; that the people are crying for
peace, and that signs OF revolt are
developing everywhere, particularly in
Bohemia.
The sun., 1914-09-18

LoxpoN. September II


There was hard hgh,lns IN Belgium
to-dav in a triangle marked by Ghent'
Ternondo and Brussels. The BeiGians'
again on the offensive. attacked the
Germans in force. The new offensive
movement, projected at time most
harmful to German safety, may com
prise the flooding Of the country.
Martin ". Donohoe. correspondents of
the Da.ry Chronicle, telcgraphs that
Alost IS now TO be added 10 the Hist OF
Belgian towns destroyed by the Ger
mans. The destruction appears to nav"
beou needless and unproyoked. The IN
hnb,tants offered no resistance
Tho Belgian army had been closing
on Alost for days. hent on scat1eElhS
the German forces there. After pris"
| engagement the Germans souhuiS
| beaten. Withdrew toward Brussels put
they set fire to Alost as they withdrew
Tbov loft behind a number Of wounded
as they were closely pressed from u
number Of quarters. They retired slowly
! toward Brussels.
| People who have escaped from bFus-
e.ls xly that the German garrison 70
mn,,';estlnE uncasiuess and Is pre-
pairing an elaborate defence of the cap
ltal. The Germans have published the
threat that II they have to leave Brus-
sells they will leave the city smok-
Ing ruin.
Tho hardest fghting to-day was near
Termonds and Cheat The Germans
reoccupied Termonde. bat the Beigian
artillery opened fire on them from
across the river. The Germans found
themselves speedily in warm corner
u.i,h no shelter save for the houses
they had ruined. They finally retired
in the direction Of Saint Gillies hrldse'
The Rclgians followed. narassins the
ratreatlng Gcrmans. When night came
the opposing force were stu hshN"R
oeroelv near Saint G,llies.
rho Belgians hold Malines after the
lC,rnlaas have failed In Hove'e attacks
,rhr.. Garman army corps are sri
lo,eratlng IN Belgium, out tae German
,p-,o p slowly rciaHinF, The coFre'
spoudent of the DaiiV hdE learns ina
.h,re ara no Germans in force in th'
western ana southwestern provinces
German headquarters at hese, Hal
Basel and Atm have been abandoned
Tbsre arc sill small forces al Charlero
and Mons.
lnportant developments are expected
in northeast Belgium. The Germans
are daily more apprehenslye and strlcte'
in their regulations affecting civilians
Y The civil population OF Liege has beer
\ advised TO leave. strong intrenchment
. are being thrown M ~ lAeSe' hVi
> IDENTIFY an attack in force la anticipated