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The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-20

Take that busted bike to Gloystein
Brothers, they'll fix It. Mar. 8 tt
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-12-25

alone. That is, it must be workable,
timely and offer hope OF Improvement
without bringing in new hurtful effects
that overbalance the good it might do.
That this is wise manner OF con.
ductlng the movement no intelligent
person will dispute. The labor move.
ment can not be carried on in man.
ner to please the gambler who is al
ways dealing in the element OF chance
The worlds decision has long been
adverse to gambling, and these con-
ventions abide by that verdict.
There is, perhaps, no forum OF any
consequence in the world where a more
free and broad discussion is permitted
than in these conventions. SO long as
delegate confines himself to the rea-
sonable requirements of parliamentary
procedure he may discuss his subject
i'll his own way without interference or
objection on the part OF his colleagues
The institution itself is thoroughly
democratic even il an insignificant few
among the delegates are not.
The delegates in convention assem-
bled can quarrel and scramble and
struggle for the adoption OF their ideas
and go out on the industrial field the
day after adjournment and present a
united front to the oppressors of hui
manity. Greed can accomplish moth
ing by promoting discord in these gath
erings, as have been repeatedly demon
strated.
'All things considered, measuring all
factors, the good and the bad, that
enter into and go to make up these
conventions, one is compelled to leave
them with stronger confidence that the
American labor movement is travelling
in the right direction and is destined
to build up superlative record Of
achievement in the years that are to
come"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-12-25
Americ an Federation
of Labor Conventions
Are Not Guided by Sentiment Chance.-AH Questions
Handled by Established Rules.

San Francisco, Cal-The labor move
ment can not be carried on in a man
ner to please the gambler who is al
ways dealing in the element of chance,
nor is it guided by sentiment. writes
Editor Mullen OF the Labor Clarion in
an editorial on Convention Rehec-
tions."
This unionist expresses these views
on the recent A. F. of L. Convention
held in. this city:
These conventions, unlike many Of
the subsidiary bodies that go to make
up their membership, are little moved
by purely sentimental arguments, and,
as rule, determine questions pre-
sented in reasonable fashion and in
accordance with established rules of
conduct laid down for the purpose Of
insuring the steady and orderly ad-
vancement of the hewers of wood and
drawers of water.
Annually schemes are presented to
these assemblies that, on the surface,
appear to have some merit in them,
yet each must run the gauntlet OF criti-
cal analysis by skilled and experienced
men, and as general thing they meet
the fate they deserve and go down in
the pit of defeat from which but few
OF them ever return for a second trial.
Then, too, propositions are present
ed in crude and unworkable state
which receive the attention of the dele
gates and are nodded into beneficial
instruments OF progress, either at
once, or after long, careful and intelli-
gent consideration
hings are not accepted simply be-
cause they are branded new and Dro-
gressive by their authors, nor are they
rejected because of such branding.
Every question no matter how Uto-
plan, receives respectful consideration,
but all must stand or fall upon merit
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-12-25
STATE CAN'T BREAK STRIKES.

Philadelphia, Pa.-Officers OF the
Central Labor Union call attention OF
local unionists to the law passed by the
last legislature which establishes free
public employment offices and which
prohibits officers OF these bureaus from
assisting in any manner whatsoever,
any person, firm, association or cor
poration who is party to an industrial
dispute, strike or lockout, y
The act further provides that ''any
citizen or employe may file at any pub
lie employment office signed state
ment with regard to the existence OF an
industrial dispute, strike or lockout af-
fecting any business or trade
That the intent OF this law may be
complied with, unionists are urged to
notify officials OF any strike or indus
trial dispute.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-12-25
RAILROADS LOSE BIG SUITS.

Washington, D. C.-The United
States Supreme Court handed down
three decisions in damage cases this
week that means a loss of nearly $40, 900
to three railroads.
The Great Northern Railroad must
pay $4,000 damages to Fl. w. Otos, in
jured while employed as a switchman.
The Seaboard Air Line is ordered to
pay 500, 900 for the death of J. T. Koen-
necke, of Columbia S. c., run over by
a switch engine.
The Texas & Pacific Railroad must
pay $4,000 to the heirs of ]. T. Bigger,
OF San Antonio, Tex, because of his ill
health, resulting when he was put off a
train in rainstorm at Longview, Tex.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-12-25
SEEK FOUR STATES AGREE
MENT.

indianapolis, Ind-President White,
of the United Mine Workers Union,
has invited mine operators OF the cen
trail competitive field, comprising Ohio
Indiana, Illinois and Western Pennsyl-
vania, to meet with the miners officials
for the purpose OF ascertaining if a
establishment of the former inter
state joint wage agreement is possible
This agreement was abandoned several
years ago. About 100000 workers are
involved. They are now maintaining
contractural relations with operators in
their respective States.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-12-25
BIG BUSINESS FAVORS
FLOOD OF IMMIGRANTS

Washington, d. C.-Numerous lob
byists are at the national Capital pre-
pared to oppose legislation intended to
ready been introduced by Congressman
Burnett.
For years the American Federation
OF Labor and farmers associations
have urged Congress to adopt literacy
test to check the hordes OF ilitcrates
that are imported by big business for
purposes OF exploitation. This legis-
lation has been passed three times by
Congress. On the presidential veto,
last year, the House OF Representatives
came within four votes OF passing the
measure, despite the chief executives
disapproval. A two-thirds vote was
necessary, and Congress, by vote OF
pol to 1876 again declared its opposition
to the policy OF steamship companies,
trusts and combines.
During the last Congress one OF the
literacy tests leading opponents was
the National Liberal Immigration
League, which announced, in one OF its
circulars:
1--WE have sent to Washington num-
Der OF delegations composed OF mem
bers OF various nationalites. But the
delegates were not really chosen by
bodies OF their own nationality"
Documents that came into the pos
session of President Gompers, last jan
uary expose the leagues methods and
prove that steamship companies and
other trusts contributed large sums to
thwart public opinion that the Senate
and the House OF Representatives and
their committees, have reflected by
nearly score OF declarations during
the past eighteen years
One OF the documents possessed by
President Gompers shows that Bella A.
Sekely contracted with n. Behar, an
officer of the National Liberal Immi-
grafton League "to raise financial sup
port for that organization. For con-
tributions over $4,000 Sekely was TO
ceive 10 per cent, and lesser contribu-
tions would be rewarded by larger COM
missions.
The following very interesting clause
is included in this contract:
Third, it is mutually understood and
agreed that when a single contribution
is made by business concerns known as
trusts or holding companies, this con-
tribution comprising the contributions
OF several subsidiary companies OF such
trust or holding company Oike the
United States Steel Corporation) +,
then the amount of such contribution
is to be subdivided by the number OF
companies belonging to such trust or
holding company, and the percentage
OF commission is to be determined by,
and to be paid on each of the average
amounts shown by the subdivision
stated above
Because OF the wide publicity the
American Federation OF Labor has
given these documents, the trusts have
discarded the National Liberal Immi-
grafton League, and now look with
friendly eye, it is claimed, on New
York organization that announces its
intention to "Americanize the immi-
grant and protect him from exploi-
tation."
1t is claimed that the hackers OF this
latest move are hopeful that their phil
anthropic pretense will convince the
country that this question is now being
''settled,' thereby permitting the trusts
to continue their exploitation policy.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-12-25
OPPOSE PENAL SYSTEM.

Washington, D. C.-Indetermnate
sentences and the parole system for
prisoners is recommended in the an
nual report OF the District OF Columbia
Board of Charities. The short-sentence
system is deplored on the ground that
in most cases OF commitments OF 10, Il
or 80 days no substantial reformation
can be accomplished. Under the
recommended system prisoners would
be sentenced to maximum OF two
years, subject to parole on record OF
good conduct at any time before the
expiration OF the maximum term.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-12-25
FAVORS U. S. OWNERSHIP.

Washington, d. C.-The operation
OF telegraph and telephone facilities in
herently, as well as constitutionally be-
long to the postal service, declares
Postmaster General Burleson, in his
annual report. AS a further means to
open every avenue of communication
to the use OF the Postoffice Department
the Postmaster General again insists
that government monopoly of the
telegraph and telephone is necessary.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-12-25
SHIP AWARDS TO NAVY.

Washington, D. C.-The Navy De
partment has awarded contracts for the
construction of the two battleships au-
thorized by the last congress to the
New York and Mare Island Govern
ment Yards. Bids of all private build
ers for these ships exceeded the limit
OF cost fixed by Congress.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-12-25
TO ENFORCE FIRE LAWS.

Harrisburg, Pa.-The State Depart
ment OF Labor and Industry has order
ed inspectors to take drastic action in
order to prevent the blocking and OBJ
structing OF fre-escapes on factories,
tenements and public halls. Recent
fires in Pittsburg and Brooklyn, which
cost a score OF lives, are cited as rea
son for the present activity.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-12-25
TRAIN TYPO APPRENTICES.

St. Louis, Mo.-The Typographical
Union and printing employers have
reached an agreement on the question
OF educating over one hundred appren-
tees A fully equipped printing estab-
lishment will be installed in one OF the
public schools, which will be attended
three nights week by the boys without
cost to them.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-12-25
FUR WORKERS SIGN CONTRACT

St. Paul, MINI. = Fur Workers
Union has signed a contract with local
manufacturers which provides for
recognition OF the union, seven legal
holidays during the year with full pay,
5O-hour week which allows the Sat
urady half-holiday time and one-hali
for overtime, abolition of piece work
and a minimum weekly wage.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-12-25
FACTORIES WORK TEN HOURS.

Grand Rapids, Mich.-Many OF the
furniture factories in this city have
abandoned the nine-hour day and are
working ten hours at the same wage
rates. Organization among these work
ers is practically unknown, as far as
effectiveness is concerned, and wages
are at the lowest ebb
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-12-25
MUSICIANS UNITE.

Baltimore, Md.-A Musicians Union,
dual to the bona fde organization, has
surrendered its charter and Joined the
union affiliated with the American Fed
Grafton of Musicians. The dual body
has been in existence several years and
has caused much friction.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-12-25
Logical.

"How bright May looks since her en-
gagement!' Yes; a match usually
lights up a girls face!"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-09-09

Platteville Friday to visit at the home
of Mr.. and.Mrs James Henderson, and
also attend the fair.
Mrs. Jane Hartley has gone to Nora
and La Sale, ILL.,, for an indefinite
visit with relatives.
Mrs. Reuben Gribble left Monday for
her home in Milwaukee, after short
visit here at the home of Mr. and Mrs,
Edward Gribble.
Hugh and Genevieve Hutchinson re-
turned last Friday from Ludington,
Mich, where they have been spending
the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Shepard, Jr.,
Gordon Shepard and Miss Grace VIM
motored to Platteville on Thursday to
visit relatives and attend the fair.
Peter Stefes returned to his home at
Alexandria, Louisiana. the fore part of
last week.
John Callahan of Milwaukee, State
Secretary of the Catholic Knights, and
daughter Margaret arrived here Tues
day and are guests at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. j. J. Fielder.
The many friends of Mrs. John
Cummings will be pleased to hear that
she is recovering from her recent i'll
ness.
Mrs. M. S. Brown of Evansville is
49, - L. G l. L Nv.
Joseph Ellery.
Josiah Lanyon and son Delos and
Samuel Lanyon have returned from
fishing trip at the Josiah Lanyon farm
near Hollandale.
Mrs. Augusta Trevillian returned to
her home at La Sale last week, after
visit with relatives here. Enroute
home she will also visit at Nora, ILL.,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-09-09

Milwaukee Downer college, are guests
this week at the residence of DR.. and
Mrs. J. P. Parmley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gilman and son
Charles returned to Chicago Saturday,
after visit here with Mrs. Josephine
Gilman and other relatives.
DR.. and Mrs. Corliss Toay and little
daughter of Stoughton. accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephens, parents of Mrs.
Toay, were week end visitors at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. John r. Toay.
Mrs. William Wareham, who has
been visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Bray, returned to her home
at Lake Linden, Mich, last Friday.
Mrs. Mary Neal and daughter Miss
Eta visited Mrs. Ann Richards at
Dodgeville last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Gribble and
family and daughter in law Mrs.
Reuben Gribble of Milwaukee motored
to Mt. Horeb the latter part of last
week and visited at the home of Mrs.
Thomas Kramer, mother of Mrs.
Gribble. s.. >
Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Brown and
family returned Friday from a week
visit at Chicago at the home of -1r.
and Mrs. J. G.. Davies and family,
brother of Mrs. Brown.
Mice Avn, oil xr,Lo hoe hoop
the guest Of her cousin Mrs. Robert
Smith the past week, returned to her
home in Chicago Tuesday.
George Weiskircher of Benton is Wis
iting at the farm home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John May.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilmore Argall, Mrs. S.
E. Shepard, Jr. and Miss Ida Shepard
were business callers at Dubuque last
Wednesday.
DR.. and Mrs. Charles Curry returned
Saturday from visit at Dodgeville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ray Of Darling
ton visited here Friday.
Miss Leila Gribble left Monday for
Racine, where she teaches. This is her
third year there.
Miss Annie Fisher left Friday for
Platteville to attend the fair and will re-
main this week to visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Meserole and three
children have returned from an outing
at Delavan.
Eugene Dunn and Dan and Tim Shay
of Milwaukee, brother and cousins of
Mrs. Edward GRADER, were visitors at
their pleasant farm home recently.
Mrs. j. E. Magee of White Oak
Springs is a visitor this week at the
home of her sister Mrs. Dennis Lynch.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-09-09

James Mulhairn, accompanied by his
mother and his sister Mrs. M. Shaw
returned the forepart of last week from
visit in Milwaukee at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Newmeyer and
family.
Miss Jennie Gaven arrived here
Saturday from Hazel Green for visit
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Gaven.
Miss Mary Lynch began teaching
school at Cottage Inn Tuesday.
Miss Bertha Simon returned Friday
from a weeks pleasant visit in Chicago.
Miss Kate O'Dowd has returned
from business trip to Chicago.
Charles and Bert Walker, accom-
panied by their wives, motored to
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-09-09
Frieden Shoe Store

Mr.. and Mrs. John Gardner, Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Steinmeyer and sol
Franklin motored to their home at La
Sale, ILL.,, Monday, after visit here
with relatives.
Miss Ella Dave left Monday for Mil
waukee, where she teaches school.
| Mrs. Charles Dunn and children Wis
tied relatives at Platteville last week.
Frank Bradford and daughters Misses
Mary and Margaret returned Saturday
from ten days motor trip and visit at
Richland Center, Madison and Milwau
kee.
Chelsea Boase and Richard Brewer
left Monday morning for Nashville,
where they will join their friend Robert
Rogers, with whom they will camp at
the chain of lakes at Waupaea for a
week. From there they will go to
Appleton to attend the Lawrence Uni
versity.
Jack Molling of Galena. visited his
parents here, Tuesday. :,
Miss Kathleen : Padon commenced
teaching school Tuesday at Ferndell,
joint district No. 4.
George -Whalen returned Tuesday
from visit with his sister, Mrs.
Rabbett at Dubuque and Mrs. Davis
at Galena.
The many friends of William Hoare,
ST., brother of James A. Hoare, will re-
greet to hear that he is very sick.
J. w. Anderson transacted business
at Hollandale Tuesday.
George Branger is spending this
week at the farm of John Joestgen, Jr
Miss Elizabeth Kramer, daughter of
Mrs. Henry Kramer of Foley, Mimi,
was united in marriage Aug. 30, 1915,
to Mr.. George Towne of Foley.
Miss Mary Ivey is enjoying a visit
with Miss Ruth Smith at the home of
Mrs. Maurice Berry at Plum Grove.
Miss Eva Curnow and Mrs. Harriet
Gilman Of Peru. ILL.,, visited at Bell
vile last week from Wednesday until
Friday.
Mrs. Patrick McQuaide of Darlington
is visiting at the farm home of her sis
ter Mrs. William Pittz and with her
mother, Mrs. Alloys Schaumberg, who
has been very sick.
Mrs. L. D. Harker and daught =
Helen returned Friday from a visit at
Rockford.
Miss Jane King returned to Cleveland
Friday, after a visit here with her aunt
and uncle, Miss Mary Gundry and w.
P. Gundry.
Mr.. Nitche and Mr.. Kelsey of Depue,
ILL.,, were here last week looking after
the interests of the Zinc Works.
Miss Genevieve Meuer left Wednes
day morning for Dubuque, Iowa, to
attend Mount st. Joseph's College.
George Thennis returned to his home
in Chicago Saturday, after spending the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-09-09

summer here with his grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Jeuck, Sr.
Fred Warner was an over Sunday
visitor at Lancaster
Willoughby Gundry returned to his
home in Cleveland, Ohio, last Friday,
after spending the summer at the W.
P. Gundry home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Jeuck and Mr..
and Mrs. John Chamley motored to
Platteville Wednesday to attend the
fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. FL. A. Smith returned to
Chicago last Friday, after two weeks
visit here with her mother, Mrs. w. II.
.Tacka.
Howard Tyrer left Monday for Mil
waukee to visit his brother Frank.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-09-09
lists have also promised better exhibit
than ever before.
Fatal Fire From Kerosene.

Last Thursday noon. Aug. rs, Miss
Cora Shemerhorn of Gratiot was SO
badly burned. due to explosion of less
than a gallon of kerosene, that she died
in few hours.
She was building up the fire for
dinner and was pouring kerosene fro m
gallon can, on the wood. I'm
fortunately there were Goals in the
stove. The oil ignited and the ex-
plosion set her clothing on fire.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-09-09
MINERAL POINT OF TODAY
NOTES BY THE DEMOCRATS
NEWS GATHERER. y"

Mrs. w. J. Penhallegon returned
Thursday from visit of several weeks
with relatives in Louisville, Kentucky
W.. j. Penhallegon and son Howard
returned Thursday from business trip
to Chicago.
Mr., and Mrs. William Kinney of
Berwyn, ILL.,, were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. James Brewer from Wednes-
day until Friday of last week. Mr..
Kinney has been connected with the
freight department OF the Illinois Cen
trail Railway Co. of Chicago for the
past forty years.
Prof. Lawrence GRADER, his mother,
Mrs. Louis GRADER. and his sister Elsie
returned last Friday from the great
expositions They also visited Seattle,
Salt Lake City, and many other places,
and report delightful trip.
Fred Bailey returned to Milwaukee
Sunday, after week s visit at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Woolrich.
Fred w. G"aber and brother Thomas
GRADER attended the fair at Platteville
Friday. Thomas GRADER took quite a
number of premiums there on his fat
stock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will McManus of
Darlington were over Sunday visitors
here.
Miss Mary GRADER is spending this
week with her cousins the Ketter fami
ly at Platteville.
Mrs Mary Lick of St. Paul, Mimi,
Mrs. N. GRADER and daughter Mrs. Ha-
ley of Philadelphia, Mrs. George Mari,
Mrs. John Fischer and daughter Mary,
Miss Kate Ley and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
GRADER of this city were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred MARI at their farm
home last Wednesday.
Mrs W. G. Hales left last Friday for
Kansas City, Mo, for a visit with her
sister Mrs. l. G.. Downs
Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Toay visited at
BelIville from Tuesday until Friday.
George Osborne of Portland Oregon,
arrived here Saturday to visit his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Osborne.
Rev. FIR. Michael Weyer of Martins
vile was the guest of Rev. FIR. N.
Viewer Wednesday and Thursday last
week.
Mrs. Charles w. McIlhon arrived
here last Friday from Chicago for an
indefinite visit with friends and is the
guest of the Misses Margaret and Mary
Healy.
Mrs. Charles Lantz and son George
returned to their home in Chicago
the forepart of last week, after an ex-
tended visit here with her sisters Misses
Margaret and Mary Healy.
Frank Sheridan of GAINESVILLE is the
guest of William N. Jeuck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Unterholzner
and family returned the latter part of
last week from a visit at Dubuque,
Alta Vista, and New Hampton, Iowa.
Miss Abigail Parmley visited last
week at the home of Prof. and Mrs. E.
{. Davies at Dodgeville.
Mrs. Edward Belken and children
have been spending the past week visit
ing at Belmont and Elk Grove.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. J. Mauger and
daughter Agnes visited relatives at
Platteville last Thursday and Friday.
Mrs. F. H. Farnsworth and daugh-
ter returned to Chicago Monday, after a
visit of three weeks at the home of DR..
and Mrs. Charles Ross.
Miss Agnes Jones, accompanied by
Mrs. Angus Mcdonald of Charleston,
West Virginia, arrived here Friday
from San Francisco, where they attend
ed the exposition. Mrs. Mcdonald will
remain here about week, as the
guest of Miss Jones.
Mrs. a. N, Crowley of Wilcox, Ari-
IONA, and her daughter, student at
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-09-09
Fruits and Flowers at the State
Fair

F. Cranfeld, secretary of the State
Horticultural society, says: That the
fruit and flower exhibits at the State
Fair this year will be much bigger and
better than last year? We have a fine
crop Of apples in Wisconsin and the
leading growers will be on hand with
boxes, barrels and plates of fruit.
We will show in quantity, the six
best apples for the home orchard, six
best for the commercial orchard, spray
ed and unsprayed fruit, etc. The for
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-09-09

The Agricultural Experiment Station
was established and is maintained to
help the farmers of this state. If you
desire this service write to Fl. L. Russell
at Madison, stating your difficulties
Your request will be given prompt
attention.