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The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18

spell-binders were getting, there
would be a reaction, decent work
men would resent the impudence
of these good and welfare talk
ers." Some of them tried to con-
vince us where we would lose, but
we did not care, then they intimat-
ed what would happen to us. Well
let it, and we will see what will
happen to them. We have a COM
plete list of these hirelings who
are nothing but cancers of the la
Dor body and it will give us a
great deal of pleasure to show to
the decent trade unionist how
some of their so-called leaders get
theirs.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18
ORGANIZED CHARITY FAILS.

1t is quite evident from the reports
given ont by labor union officials in the
city of Galveston that organized charity
is not success in dealing with the dis
tress Of the laboring people OF that city,
occasioned by the recent storm. While
those interested in real estate values
are decrying the damage done and laud-
ing the ability of the city to care for
those in distress, there are hundreds
Of men. women and children in utter
destituton, unable to get the required
relief 1t is quite evident that financial
greed does not care anv more for the
victims of the storm than for those
whom they dcspoil through their vari-
ous real estate skin games. Having
control OF the press, they can usually
smother any expression or item OF news
that they consider detrimental to their
financial interests Reports Of devasta-
tion and destitrtion are not conducive
to the growth OF a city or large profits
upon real estate deals.-El Paso Labor
Advocate
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18

Carmel, he was a member of my Sun
day school class and had strong re-
ligious incinations and convictions. His
manner was mild and disposition kind
and gentle. He had thirst for knowl-
edge, and frequently loaned him good,
wholesome books, which, after reading,
he would discuss in an intelligent man
ner. The trend OF his mind was toward
the peaceful, the moral and the elevated.
therefore can not think that his dis
position and inclinations have so far
changed that he would deliberately con-
spire to commit heinous crime
CHIEF OF POLICE WORKED WITH LAWSON.
Nicholas Morgan, who played and
worked with Lawson, is now chief OF
police of Mt Carmel. He, in common
with all other old residents who knew
Lawson, is also loud in praise of his
sterling qualities. Il do not believe
that he is guilty OF the crime of murder
or any other wrong, and | believe time
will demonstrate this fact
Ask any oldtime mine superintendent,
newspaper editor, lawyer, doctor or
merchant on the street corner, in their
home, or at their place of business about
Lawson, who knew him, and they will
all pay the same tribute to his name
And they are his friends. ready and will
ing to go the full limit for him. They
are keenly alive to the seriousness OF
his present position in his battle for sim
pie justice This was evidenced last
week on the occasion of the visit of
John p White, president OF the Mine
Workers, to Mt. Carmel, when ten thou
sand cheered for fully ten minutes in
response to a resolution introduced in
Lawson's behalf by White, appealing to
President Wilson and Governor Carl
son OF Colorado, to intervene and in
some manner to set aside the verdict
or see to it that trial was granted that
would be conducted fairly and impair
TALLY, such as the law of the State con-
templates.
MANY PETITIONS FROM CARMEL.
For several weeks past many resi-
dents have voluntarily engaged in the
work OF circulating petitions in Mt. Car
mel and vicinity appealing to various
national and State officials to reverse
the gang verdict. Practically every cti
zen for miles around has already signed
these petitions. But the work will not
stop with the mere completion of these
petitions But Mt. Carmel folks plan
to continue the campaign until Law
sons release from the clutches of the
grasping forces who seek to destroy
him is in every manner assured The
Rev. B. w. Spooner, pastor OF the
church in which Lawson worshiped,
gave expression to the support that
could be expected from Mt Carmel
when he said: Il stand ready and will
ing to go anywhere at any time and do
every honorable thing that | can to be
of benefit to Lawson and friends in Sc
curing his release. | will even gladly
90 and visit the President to plead his
cause if necessary" Ell Paso City and
County Labor Advocate.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18
HELP 1T GENEROUSLY.

The Central Trades and Labor
Council have planned a big enter
tainment To be given in October
for the benefit Of the suffering
miners in East Ohio, This is a
most worthy cause and should be
supported by every union man in
Cincinnati.
The few cents you spend will
give YOU an evening OF enjoyment
and will help to swell the fund for
these unfortunate brothers.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18
WHAT A DIFFERENCE.

T. V. O'Connor, president Of the
international Longshoremen IN
ion, says that foreign agents Of
fered him 81 l,034,OOO to call a
strike of his men along the At
lantic seaboard.
That's a lot of money, and he
deserves credit for turning it
down, but what difference be-
tween him and number of labor
leaders in Cincinnati who accept
$500 a day from the beer kings
on Garfield place, and under the
guise of speaking for "the good
and welfare of the ORDER" induce
their brothers to support this beer
gang at the moral and financial
loss both to themselves and their
families.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18
LABOR PLANS SHOW TO
AID MINERS OF OHIO

Performances for the relief of miners
in Eastern Ohio will be given in the
Grand Opera House by actors playing at
different theaters early in October, it was
announced Tuesday night at meeting
of Central Labor Council.
Moving pictures of the miners at
Keith's this week are arousing wide in
terest
An ordinance forbidding concealed
weapons in vehicle will be presented to
City Council by the unions as a result of
a recent shooting in Dayton, Ky. An
other ordinance, requiring men on the
ater stages to take precautions against
fire. was indorsed.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18
Citizens of Mount Carmel, Boyhood
City of John X. Lawson, Trying
to Gain Freedom of "Little Jack"

Mt. Carmel, Pa.-Ask any old resi-
dent of Mt Carmel il they believe John
K. Lawson guilty of killing the mine
guard Nimmo during the recent Colo
RADIO strike, for which he now stands
convicted with life term as the sent
ence, and you will find out things about
Lawson from the time of his birth until
he crossed the divide into manhood and
departed from the town OF his boy
hood, to cast his fortunes in pastures
new that will convince you that Lawson
possesses the noble traits OF mankind
that make for better and brighter
things in life, such as his latter day bust
ness associates and friends have pro-
claimed for him
On the top of a great mountain just
few miles north OF Mt. Carmel is To-
Gated the little mining village OF Bells
Tunnel. In company house in this
obscure village lawson first saw the
light OF day. Today a culm bank two
hundred feet high and several hundred
yards in width would greet Lawson
should he visit his humble birthplace.
Just west of the city line and still in
operation stands the Alaska breaker
the property OF the Philadelphia &
Reading Coal and Iron Company, in
which Lawson performed his first work
in or about the mines, starting as a
breaker boy at the tender age OF nine
In the same coliery there are today
several miners employed who picked
slate with Lawson and who were forced
to start the weary grind Of toll at an
age that robbed them OF childhood's
happy hours. Ask them about Lawson
and they will tell you that Little Jack"
as they called him, was just the type OF
a boy that all OF his workmatcs and
playmates admired.
RELIGIOUSLY INCLINED.
Six weary shifts from ten to eleven
hours each failed to dim Lawson's re-
lgious spirit and every Sunday, rain
or shine, found him deeply interested
participator in the Sunday school serv-
ices of the First Presbyterian Church
of Mt. Carmel. His Sunday school
teacher OF that period, to whom he was
devoted with all the love and admiration
OF a boys heart, is now the wife of ex-
Judge Voris Autcn, one OF the best
known and most prominent attorneys in
the anthracite coal region, still remem-
bers with a great degree OF affection
her little faithful worshipper, and is
ever willing, yes, even to make sacri-
fees to give testimony in his behalf.
When interviewed at her beautiful
home in Mt. Carmel, Mrs Auten re
spondcd with an eagerness that re-
moved all doubt of her esteem for the
Colorado labor leader.
! Asked Tor an expression as to Law
sons guilt or innocence, she said
81, OF course. have no personal
knowledge OF the facts OF the case
against him, but from my intimate ac-
quaintancc with him when a boy car
hardly believe it possible that could y,
guilty OF the crime OF which he stand,
convicted. When lad living in Mt
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18
How to Win Her Heart.

We know a boy who Knows girls all
right.
He's only six wears Old but he OBJ
serves things We heard his mother
calling him down for rudeness at play
the other day, and our eavesdropping
was rewarded with this;
Billie" called the mother 81 want
You to quit teasing that little girl !!
Aren't you ashamed of yourself?"
well, got to tease somebody, an =
you've got to tease somebody That's
a fine idea, must say And So
"Yes, an she wants to be teased. If
| ouit she'll 90 play with some other
little boy."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18
DC NOT TRY TO HANDLE US.

Last weeks Advocate created a
stir among the labor leaders who
are paid by the Brewery gang on
Garfield place, to deliver speeches
to the real men who work at so
much a speech. II the rank and
file knew how much money these
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18
\ Sure Scheme.

Young Wie-I am determined to
learn at what hour my husband comes
home at night Yet, do what | will,
can not keep awake, and he is always
careful not to make a particle OF noise.
Is there any drug which produces wake
fulncSs?
Old Wie-No need to buy drugs,
Sprinkle the floor with tackS.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18
Exactly.

Little Mrs Hunter had heard so
many jokes about the brides who
couldn't market successfully that she
made mp her mind that the first request
she made OF the marketman would
show her to be sophisticated house
wife. Send me, please she said, two
French chops and one hundred green
peas. '-Exchange.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18
A Poor Judge,

She-T can't understand how Mrs,
Binks thinks that hideous baby of hers
is at all good looking. s.N| ~
He-That's easy If you will just re-
member that Mrs Binks could make up
her mind to marry Binks you will real
izr that her standards of pulchritude
must be fatally defective.-Richmond
Times -DisDatch
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18

Hodgc-It's funny all autos have the
tobacco habit, isn't it'
Dodgc-lhc tobacco habit?
Hodgc-Ecs. understand the gas
olinc cars smoke, while an electric won't
start without a plug.-Brooklyn Citizen.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18
What He Told Her.

Shc-Whcn we were married a year
ago | never expected to see YOU com
ing home at two in the morning.
Hc-Well, you wouldn't now il you'd
only go to bed and to slccp-Boston
| transcript.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18

Chuggcrton-How's your chauffeur?
Carr-had to fire him He used to
be "A mOtOrman.
Chuggerton-'Ioo Reckless, eh?
Carr - Reckless nothing. w by,
couldn't break the fellow of the habit
OF slowing up at crossings Puck
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18

Professor (to student What are
you laughing at? Not at me?
Studcnt-Oh, no, sir
Proicssor-Thcn what else is there in
the room to laugh at?-Boston Tran
script.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18
And Many There BE.

flubdub-Well, | suppose you we're
up bright and early this morning,
Roundabout-No, sir. ! am never up
bright and early, II | am up early | am
not bright, and il | am up bright | am
not carly.-Boston Journal.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18
o., September IS, 1915
A CARD.

Mr.. Jas. Donahue, of the Busi-
ness Staff Of the Labor Advocate.
on Monday the 18th, delivered the
following letter to Mr.. Carl Bran
min. editor-manager of the Peoples
Bulletin. the official organ of the
Peoples Power League:
September l3, 1915.
"Mr. Carl Brannin, Editor Mana
ger, the Peoples Bulletin, City
Dear Sir - My attention has
been called TO your issue of Septem-
Der 18th, and feeling assured that
you assume responsibility of the
publication of the Peoples Bulletin,
! beg to call your attention to the
following statement in regards to
the Labor Advocate, Building
Trades Council and myself:
why this sheet is selling out
organized labor as the game is usu-
ally played, both coming and go
ing.
Il request that you either submit
proofs for this assertion, or a re-
traction Of the same to my office
before 10 a. m, Friday. September
II, or | will denounce YOU in the
next issue Of the Labor Advocate
as wilful liar.
Yours respectfully,
wv. +. MYERS. Editor"
Mr.. Brannin has sidestepped the
above communication by not an
swering. He has failed to either
accept or deny the responsibility
and the chances are that it was writ
ten by some Of his irresponsible
confreres.
Nevertheless, the fact remains
that the man who wrote the articl,
referred to in the Peoples Bulletin
OF September llth, is a malicious
liar and | intend to give him full
opportunity to prove whether any
body connected with this paper i
a CRATER or whether the Bigclov
outfit is made up Of set of liar,
w. +. MYERS.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18
StuIlg.

Bill see on a test bee was found
competent to lit a weight three hun
drcd times greater than its own.
Jill-Why, one lifted me clear off a
garden bench oncc.-H onkcrS States
man
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18
The Wise Man.

Farmer Stack-You say you went
through an agricultural college? Then
you must know all about ntratcs?
Strangcr-Surc thing! Where did
you want to telegraph to?-Ncw York
Globe
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18
A Mean Suggestion.

Picrrot-The only way for a man to
understand women is to get married.
Pierette-And study the ways OF his
wife, eh?
Picrrot-No. Listen to what she tells
him about the other women
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18
FREE Legal ADVICE.

Lincoln, Neb.-Mayor Bryan has es
tablished legal advice bureau in the
city attorneys office. This service is
free 20 workers and also in cases where
the litigation is over limited amounts Of
money
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18
Seemed So,

Paticncc-It is said the human fam
ilv is subject to about twelve hundred
different kinds OF disease and aiment
Patrice-Thc family! Say, | knew
one woman who had more than that
hcrScli-N Nnnkers Statesman.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18
Proof.

Paticncc--Do you believe that love is
blind?
Patricc-I surely do.
why so?"
Because they say that Peggy is in
love with herself. "-Yonkcrs States
man,
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18
ONLY a Negative.

why i, Mr.. KodaE so gloomy look
ing
"Hlc and Marie have Just come out
OF the dark room, where he had evil
dcntly developed negative, '-Phila-
dclphia Bulletin.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18
Wanted Dates.

Smart Aleck Gin stationery store)-l
want a nickel's worth OF dates
Clerk-Wc don't keep fruit, sir
Smart Aleck-Oh, brighten up bright
up! Gimme a five cent calcndar.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18
MUSICIANS' STRIKE SETTLED.

!, Portland, Ore.-The musicians strike,
involving most OF the theaters and pic
ture houses in this city, has been set
tied. The managers attempted to break
trade rules of this organization
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18
His Portion.

"Will you share my portiou?" asked
the poor young man.
II fear yours is only half portion
said the girl gently you will need
II all iur yourself Louisville Cour-
icr- Journal
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18
IlilsA.

Iricnd-Say, Clarence, how does yo'
manage To shave a gentleman what's
got dc ST Nitus' dance?
Barbcr-lIoh, dats easy. Jest holds
de ralzah ON his face an lets him fiddle
his whiskcrs of to suit hisscli.-Puck.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-09-18
CARPENTERS WANT MORE.

Torrington, Conn. - Carpenters in
this city and suburbs are on strike for
a wage rate OF $3.50 per day. Nearly
200 carpenters are involved.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-10-20
Wilson Given Noisy
Welcome on Visit
70 Jersey to Vote

WASHINGTON. Oct. 19,--President will
son returned to Washington tonight from
Princeton after casting the first ballot
ever given by chief executive OF the
United States In favor OF woman sur
fraga.
The presidents brief visit TO his legal
residence was marked by a more enthusi-
astic welcome from the Princeton stu
dents than ever before had been glven
him on any OF his numerous trips there
since he entered the White House. The
young men gave noisy evidences of their
approval Of his stand on the suffrage
question.
Cheering, singing. whistling and morch-
ing in close formation the greeted tho for
mer head of their university uproa clously
and hundreds OF them remained meas hun
from the time he arrived until his depar-
ture.
Women euffragists were not much IN
evidence during the presidents visit, and
only two approached him TO thank him
for voting for their cause. There wero
no women watchers at the polling place
and no women In the vicinity soliciting
votes.
The president put In a hard days work
going to and coming from Princeton He
spent several hours on the train with his
stenographer debating answers to letters.
He also worked on the note 20 Great Brit
ain regarding interference with American
trade, which was sent him from the State
department some time ago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-10-20
FUNERAL SERVICES
FOR W. H. SMITH
Large Attendance and Many Floral
Tributes Mark Last Rites for
Murdered Man.
FRATERNAL SOCIETIES ASSIST

The funeral Of w. H. Smith, Wood
men of the World cashier who was
shot Saturday night by a highway
man, was held at the home, 31S
Fuller avenue, Council Bluffs, yes
terday. The house and the lawn
were too small to accommodate the
hundreds of persons who came to
attend the services. The floral
tributes were of the most lavish
character. Many of them came from
Omaha.
The services began at 2:SO o'clock and
continued for nearly an hour. Excelsior
lodge, the, Bluffs Masonic organization
where Mr. Smith had risen to the high
est honors within the gift of its members,
marched to the house in a body, escorted
the hearse to the cemetery and conducted
the Masonic rites at the grave. The To-
cal camp of the Woodmen of the World
also attended as an organization. The
services at the house were placed under
their charge.
Palm Grove, woodmen circle, convened
its members at the home Of Mrs. Newton,
a neighbor on Fuller avenue, and marched
to the house. Other organizations, in
cluding Modern Woodmen and Eagles,
also attended in large numbers. Many of
the prominent Woodmen in Omaha, in
cluding the officers and employees of the
home office. were present. They united
in giving beautiful floral tributes.
Tells of Dead Mans Fine Character.
DR.. A. q. A. Buxton, rector at st. Paul 8
church, conducted the religious services
at the house. Mr.. Smith was an Eng
lishman and a fellow countryman of DR..
Buxton. He told of the splendid charac-
ter of the dead man, of his happy home
life and the universal affection felt for
him by all who came into contact with
his pleasing personality. He alluded but
briefly to the tragic death
The pallbearers were all Masons, but
nearly all of them were also representa-
tives of the Woo1men of ths World as
members Of the organization. They we've:
Former Mayor Dell G. Morgan, Harry II.
Griffith, Leonard II. Ogden. w. r.
Thorne, Earl stiles and William johnson.
The services at the grave in Fairview
cemetery were witnessed by all who went
to the home and by many others who had
gone directly to the cemetery.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-10-20
The Days. War NetOs

ENTENTE POWERS have Informed
Greece In a friendly note that they
intend sending large reinforce
ments 20 the Balkan front, IL IL
stated In Athens Rdvices.
ITALY HAS BEEN added 90 the last
of powers that nave declared war
of Bulgaria. A formal decIAra tiOn
by Russia IN SAID 90 be Imminent.
sALONIKI-NIsH LINE Is stiII open,
Paris II informed from Athens.
GERMANS AGAIN have been attack
ing the French lines northeast of
souehes, the Paris war office re-
DOrts.
POSSIBILITY of further changes I'm
the British cabinet, following the
FesiEnatiOn, of Sir Edward Carson,
the attorney general, announced
last night, IL being discussed I'm
Great Britain.
PREMIER AsaUITH is III, an Off
ciaI buIIetin I'm London announced
today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-10-20
Victims of Wreck
Are Buried with
Fraternal Honor

r. TECU dsEFIs e9seb, oct. 1a.a4<speciai
Telegram. )--Tecumseh was in mourning
today. The opsequies of A. o. Shaw and
Theodore Smith, who lost their lives in
the Randolph, Kan, wreck were held
this afternoon.
All places of business were closed dur
ing the entire afternoon. Both funerals
were held at the family homes and from
point of attendance they were the largest
ever held in the city. People came from
afar to attend.
The funeral of A. o. Shaw was held
at 1890 o'clock, and Rev. e. M. Furman
Of Kearney, formerly OF Tecumseh, had
charge.
The funeral of Theodore Smith was
held at $3.50 o'clock, and was conducted
by Rev. c. c. Wilson of the Methodist
Episcopal church. and Rev. Mr.. Furman
made brief remarks.
Both burials were in charge of the local
lodge of Odd Fellows and there were
members of the order from nearby towns
in line. The floral offerings were beau
tiful and numerous. Interment was in
the Tecumseh cemetery.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-10-20
Fourteen Killed by
Giant Powder Blast
In Mine in Montana

BUTTE. Mont. Oct. 19.--Fourteen men
were killed at the Granite Mountain mine
of the North Butte Mining company at
1880 o'clock today by an explosion of 500
pounds of giant powder. Eleven bodies
have been recovered. Eight other men,
all working at the surface. were seriously
injured one OF them. Ed Bray. a shift
boss, probably will die.
Among those killed are:
JAMES A. BLOW, aged %. assistant
foreman, married.
]. d. LEAHY. "a, nipper, single.
GEORGE LARKIN, 29 nipper.
JOHN MCAULEY. 50. married. rope
JOHN WINSTON, IS. shift boss, mar
LACEY GRESHAM. 49, shift boss, mar
ERNEST WATSON. 2s single, shift
Richard GENDLE. So. electrician.
ED CARLSON, 81. top carman, married.