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Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-12-09
.Lippgardt
Is jailed

A. H. Lippgardt, strike breaker, liar
and crook, is finally in the tolls of
the law. He was arrested at Youngs-
town, Wednesday, and brought to-
Wheeling,< where he is held in jail in
default of $4,000 bond to await pre-
liminary hearin, the date of which
mas not been set.
The chief complaint is from Ha-
Ouch, I. his associate in the enterprise:
The International Publishing Com
pany. Haduch complains that nipp!
gardt collected money for the sale of
the Publishing company's stock, and
then applied cash to his own use in
stead of depositing to the credit Of
the concern. The charge on which
Lippgardt was arrested is that he
collected $500 from the La Belle Iron
works for the sale of the Publishing
company stock, and applied $3.50 Of it
to his own use.
Haduch also has a charge against
him of giving a worthless check,
which is an offense under the West
Virginia law. The check was for $50
and made out to Mrs. Haduch at Nc.
Keesport, Pa.
It was stated at the Office OF Prose-
cutting AULOrney u. "A. MCKEE, -InaI
the total amount of misused funds
charged against Lippgardt would run
between $1,000 and $4,000.
Other Cases.
A number of other cases are pend
ing. The Peoples Bank has a dis
tress warrant against the furniture
and fixtures of the concern, which
was located in the bank building at
Twelfth and Main streets.
The A. G. Fisher company has an
attachment against the belongings to
cover their unpaid bill for lumber and
carpenter work.
John Reilly has an attachment
against the outfit for unpaid wages,
having been employed as solicitor
His Record.
It has been learned officially blythe
officers Of the law that Lippgardt al
ready has a police record, having pre-
viously been convicted in Pittsburgh.
Majority readers will remember
that this paper exposed Hppgardt up
on his arrival in this city; showing
him up to the public In his true light.
Those who needed the advice Of the
Majority have not suffered by his
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-12-09
SIGN ED
SCALES

Steadily the list of Fair" butcher
shops grows. Fully half a hundred
meat dealers have signed the scale
which the millionaire packers have re-
fused to even arbitrate. Not day
passes that the Butchers Union does
not sign UP at least one meat dealer,
and-the card is now in evidence in
places where it was never seen before.
In > addition to calling upon the
trade, the Butchers, with the Engin-
GERS and Firemen, are calling upon
the Local Unions Of all crafts and
callings, and help fthe most sub
stantial kind is pouring in, which JUS
titles the prediction that the strike,
which is costing $1,000 a week to
maintain, can be continued until the
men win justice.
Union Meat Dealers.
Following is the list to date of un-
ion meat dealers:
JOHN MULLER, Glenwood
w. n. DRElBuS, Philadelphia.
SETTER BROS, Zane ST., island
SETTER BROS, Penn st, Island
Il. ZoEckLER, End & Main SITS.
v. J. KORN, 4th & Main SITS.
r. WIENER SONS CO., 10th e Mark.
n. r, NOLTE, 33rd & Eoff SITS.
kATCHkA q rALCN' MARKET Auo!. Z
STAHL & HUFFMAN, Market Au9t.
J. P. AlIMEYEh = GO, Ssth 9ae.
JOS. 6ARANGAf' Tin q Market OTIS.
sEUTEK 5hUo3 Marke1 81
Wig. BUICnEnS Assn, Fulton
c3AS. 1WElMe ~ SONS Fu'ton
PETER FELS1EIM, futon
GEORGE I. zOECkEEh, Fulton
LOUIS SNYDEh, FUTON
Ed. HANSON. 9th Ward Market
FhiIH LOSn, O.n ware MsrKet
MRS. A. ScHAUs, McCoi, near Baker
c. r. BARLOW, oUs MARKET 81.
AMBROSE HA5IG, Cor. 10Th q Marx.
GEORGE l MEpiSK So SfS Wa sem g.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-12-09
Fremen Club
To Entertain

The Firemen Club, composed OF
melnDers Oh Local. NO. 81, have decfd-
ed To entertain the members ana
their fallnes with an oyster supper
on The night OF January 8, 1916.
There wlll be a pubic installation
Of onlcers ana at the close an enter-
talnment will be put on. Arrange
Men's are beng completed To bring
President liealy and 5th Vice Presi-
dent Beatqe here for the occasion.
Some OF the best talent in the city
will be on hand to help make the
evening one long to be remembered.
The Club believes that by bringing
The members and their families to-
eether great good will be accomplish
ed. 1t is the hope of the members
mat every fireman will avail them
selves Of the opportunity OF getting
acquainted.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-12-09

done although we have no reason to
expect any law violation,
Same Methods Will Win.
Our methods will win," said Will
liam Fritz, Chairman of the Joint
Strike Committee, and member Of the
Wheeling City Council I'VE have
been peaceful in our presentation of
the facts in the case to the public and
the men who have been induced to
take our jobs. The injunction will al
.oW us to continue these methods, and
this is all we ask, for these methods
Will win. Our cause is so just, and
our demands so reasonable, that pub
lie sympathy is all on our side, and
public sympathy will win the battle
for the Butchers.
This public sympathy is becoming
more pronounced as the public learns
OF the true conditions-learns that we
have been receiving but from 50 to
" per day, that we have worked for
this for six years without an increase:
that>the higher cost of living, and the
additional burden placed upon. us by
the meat inspection laws have actual
ly meant wage reduction; that we
have only asked for a>ten percent in
crease. and, finally, that these pack
ers have refused to arbitrate, and
have even insulted a committee Of
noninterested business men.
The tactics Of the millionaire pack
ers have been SO out Of keeping with,
all ideas 2of fairness and Justice that
It has but strengthened the peoples
sympathy with our cause. The in
junction may have the effect of bring
ing the whole matter to still more
people, and thus help our cause to
that additional extent, because all
who learn of the facts are on our
side"
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-12-09
HUGE WASTE
IN FARMING.

Washington, Dec. 9-United States
Senator Fletcher has called a meet
ing Of the national marketing commit
tee to devise means to aid the farmer
in marketing his products, and also
to enable the consumer to distinguish
between the high cost Of food and the
high cost Of service.
'tThe farmers of this country are
producing annually crops for which
they receive $9,000,000 900. and for
which the consumer pays $27, 100000
000," said Representative w. s. Good
win, Of Arkansas, a member Of the
committee. "The farmer gets IS
cents and the middlemen get SIS cents
for each dollar the consumer pays for
tha farmers crops. There is an enor.
nous amount of waste. especially in
nerishable products. because Of the
lack Of some central directing intellf
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-12-09
FEW STRIKE BREAKERS
IN LOCAL PLANTS

Strkiebreakers are at work in
Schenk's, Reymann's, and John Wen
zePs. Eleven are at Schenk's, twenty
at Reymann's, and three at John Wen
zel's. When it is remembered that
Schenk's employed 40 men and Rey
mann's 70, before the strike, it will be
seen at once that the list is not OF
formidable proportions to be the re-
suits of five weeks Of gathering to-
gether.
Many have gone to work, and when
they were informed Of the true condi-
ton of affairs, promptly quit. Mr..
Sonar, OF Moundsville, is one of these.
When he learned of the facts, he quit
tAe job at once, and union men Will
thank him for this.
But there are some who are deaf to
the pleadings of the union men and
their friends, some who will persist in
selling their soul for mess of pottage,
some who will lick the boots OF the
boss rather than stand manfully with
their fellow workers in the cause that
means advancement for them and
their families as well as for the
others.
At Schenk's.
At Schen's there are eleven of these,
as follows:
Frank Brandt, of st. Clairsyille, 0.
George Hundt.
Charles NErb chief engineer.
Sam Hummel, engineer.
Barney Coss, engineers helper.
Russel Bayha.
Frank Eddy, stop 20. Barton line.
Reyman Madden, driver.
Andy Schehl.
Geo. Koch, (returned last week..
At Reymann's the non-union-gentle-
men-heroes are:
Conrad Bachman, fireman.
VIM. Kirchgessner, Pleasant Valley,
Chas. Wagner. 1925 Vine St., butcher
Frank Crosby, butcher.
Emil Chacola, butcher.
Christ Neihardt, driver.
Bud Kirchgessner, laborer.
George Rose, laborer.
George Becker, lard man.
Joe Gehring, hog driver and laundy.
Fred Stumpel.
Joe Bauer. stable boss year ago.
Joe Gallon. stable boss.
John Miller.
Frank Prosk,
Howard James.
Jos. Mokash, butcher.
Henry Sinks.
e L. Barkhurst, 4O6 N. Wabash St.
fireman.
Ted Chenorski
At John Wentzel's the short and
simple annals include:
| Frank Rose. running truck.
Harry Winderbauer. truck.
Henry Feller. butcher.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-12-09
Janet FenimOTe KOrngOId u
WIN Lecture In Wheeling

Local Socialists are planning hold
ing series Of interesting lectures dur
ing the winter months. The first
speaker scheduled is/Mrs. Janet Feni-
more Korngold, of/Chicago, who will
speak here the latter part of Deem
Der, or early in January. Mrs Korn-
gold is a splendid lecturer and treat
is in store for those fortunate enough
to hear her. The exact date of her
coming will be announced in few
days.
Mrs. Korngold will be remembered
by those who heard her address attthe
lanti-war meeting held here about a
year ago. Her route through the state
will cover practically every city and
town.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-12-09
MINE DEATHS
REDUCED.

washington, Dec. while deaths
IN mines have been reduced, the per
vtnlage is still too big, says Director
Manning of the United States bureau
VI mines, in a~report just issued. The
lsures for 1914 show that ASS less
Mel We're killed than in the year 1913.
Inc total number of men killed in all
coal mines, metal mines and quarries
III 1874 was 1913. In the year 1913
me number was 3,611.
lhese totals do not tell the whole
STORY saidSthe director. There were
ulore than a million men employed in
snese mines and quarries, and the
eeaIh rate for the year 1874 was SIC
.or each 900 men employed, as com
pared with 3.4S for the year 1918. In
Onlre words, in nearly every mining
camp OF any size in the country there
y one miner spared to his family
VINO would have been killed had the
same fatality rate. obtained in 1914 as
NJ Inc previous year.
lhese results are an eloquent trib
uee TO the unceasing nationwide cam
ba,sn which is being carried on In
,N OF the miners by the operators
,n we miners themselves, the state mine
Inspectors and the bureau of mines
mink 1t is to the credit of Amer
a IAN manhood and American ideals
Maal while the European nations a.
10, Ha' are issuing their terrible casualty
~S's with the names of killed ant
~ounded by the thousands we have 81
a@ n, agencies striving not to kill
liu,. 10 save life, and that we can issu,
S Ss.s showing dwindling, decreasing
~Se@.h rate in our American mines.
10 no. not mean by this that we have Ii
Ny. way reached ideal conditions
s ,Mu,e man three men killed out o
,,sty LOCO employed in the mines Il
c go ois percentage of deaths. It in
S ,aues much more than the natura
s aaaaras Of the. industry. What W,
dn1.s surviving for is to get the rat,
s s~Mn 70 that point and with the loya
mon,. we are receiving from s,
th at's sources we expect to accomplish
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-12-09
BLOW
TO STRIKING BUTCHERS
Men Say They Are Satisfied Since Continuation Of
Peaceful Means Is Permitted
SWEEPING INJUNCTION PREPARED BY J. B. HANDLAN
AND 0DnE CnAA

An injunction was granted against
the striking butchers on the applfca
ton Of ]. B. Handlan, by Judge Her
yey of the Circuit Court, Tuesday
morning. The Injunction granted was
not as asked by Handlan for the r.
Schenk & Sons Packing company, but
greatly modified. In its present form
IT is entirely acceptable to the butch.
ers.
The order enjoins the strikers and
their associates and sympathizers
from violence, threats of violence, or
congregating in numbers about the
Schenk packing plant or store. None
Of these things the butchers have
done.
They are still permitted, under. the
injunction, to picket, where the num-
Der Is not large enough to justify fear
OF physical violence, and to carry ban
ners and distribute printed matter ex-
cept in such close proximity to the
store as to interfere with the ingress
or egress Of persons.
Since this is all the Butchers have
been attempting to do, and all they
intend to- do, they express themselves
as satisfied with the injunction. The
heavy wording of the legal TERMS and
constant REPETITION Of phrases and
names, as is the custom of the docu-
ments of law, have a fearsoni aspect,
and the daily papers have used this
to the uttermost. Their headlines
have made 1t appear that the iniunc-
ton, was granted as asked for, and
the Butchers AnjoiHed from the face
of the earth. And since many peo-
pie read only the headlines, this un-
fair attitude has undoubtedly created
wrong public impression. but the
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-12-09
CRESCENT LODGE NOTES.

There viii be a meeting of Ores
cent Lodge on Saturday, December
II, there will be~business Of mort
ance 10 come before the lodge. Nomi-
nations and election of officers will be
Held for the year 1916. All members
are requested to be present, and up
on those that do not come the consti-
lutional Vne will be enforced.
The "Eltee" engine broke down
Monday. December g. Four mills will
b, off for few days. This will spoil
the mems ay for Christmas.
Tom o. Jones is getting better and
Win be at lodge Saturday.
Howard Orally is getting along very
good.
ferris Tutter is yet unable to work.
Mill is on full except IL, IA, Is.
Crescent No 5 is boosting the
Butchers
Mr. Fred Bohn, who underwent an
operation at the Ohio Valley Hospital,
Is improving.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-12-09
Help
Striking Butchers

Wheeling Typographical Union No.
70, at the regular meeting, Sunday.
donated $25 to help the striking butch.
ers. Two applications for member
ship were received.
Election of officers was also held,
with the following results: President.
Edward Sims; vice president, w. T.
G.. Miller; secretary-treasurer, E. D.
Conner; reading clerk, Frank M. Car
lin; sergeant-at-arms, Luke Fitton;
delegates to Trades Assembly, John
Weaver, Robt. D. Henthorn, John Kill
leen, Albert Hermann, Robt. B. Nc.
Leish; delegates to Printing Trades
Council, Harry L. Mills, w. T. G. Mil
Ter, Hupp Otto; International auditing
committee, Robt. R. Johnston, Mrs.
Maude Thompson, John Weaver.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-12-09

facts are that the Butchers are still
permitted to tell strike breakers or
prospective strike breakers the true
facts Of the case, are still permitted
to advertise the Schenk company as
unfair" to them. They are only re-
strained from breaking the law,
threatening physical violence. or Gre
ating an impression of threatening.
Strike Secretary Satisfied. ,ts
1--WE are satisfied with the injunc-
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-12-09
RUNNING BOARD
IS DANGEROUS

Washington, Dec. Sin a suit for
damages against q street car COM
panv. Justice Robb. Of the District OF
Columbia court Of appeals, has ruled
that il passenger leaves 4 safe place
II : street car and exposes himself to
danger BY standing on the running
board 81 the conyeyance. be 8 guilty
nf c6nlfIhNtpgY NEGLIGENCE:
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-12-09

ture as in the parst." Thus said Her
man Roeder, Mayor of the Town of
Fulton, and treasurer of the Joint
Strike Committee. "The Butchers
have no cause to object to the injunc-
ton, as it permits a continuation of
the peaceful methods we haxeaso far
pursued, and that is all we asKFhe
Town of Fulton is even guardingAwith
special police, the Schenk property
and employees from violence. This is
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-12-09

ton as issued" said H. B. Vessel,
secretary of the Joint Strike Com
mittee. "As we understand it, it
only prevents us from breaking the
law. We have not broken the law,
have had nofhtention of breaking the
law, and always have, do now, and
will continue to urge our members
and friends To respect the law"
!. Laws VIII Be Observed,
'sFhe law will be observed in the fu-
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-12-09
Free EMPLOYMENT Bureau

Chicago, Dec. 9-An increase Of 81
ner cent in the number of places
fnnnd for unemployed in October.
1918 as compared with the same
rnnnth wear ago is the record of the
Irliuais free employment Offices. ac-
rnrdsnk to General Superintendent
BOYD.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-12-09
TRANSFERS WIN"

IN MARX NV N. j., Dec. Teamsters
waasas city have won their three
Van 49, strike and raised wages 81 3
sssAs WIN extra pay for overtime.
Evening star., 1915-06-25
The Basement Store Reduced Prices to

It's of seasoned wood and m,
Withstand sun and rain. All ST;
Usual s.:oo Doors for 79c Y
Evening star., 1915-06-25
Window Screens, 121zc and 19c

The Screens at 12Hc are on
to as much as As inches in wild
usually 25c-are from IS to "A i
80 to IS inches in width.
Fourth Floor-6 elevators.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-25
FINE MEETINGS AT DOUBLE WELLS
 AND SWAN LAKE 2 Large Audiences, Including Many Ladies, Greet Farm
 ing Experts.
BUSINESS SIDE OF.
 FARMING DISCUSSED
Visiting and Local Men EndeayOr to Show How Investment of Money and Labor in Farms May Be Made to
 Yield Greater Dividends.

With two big and most interesting meetings, Nhe one at Swan Lake and the other at Double Wells. yester- days sessions of tho Jefferson Coun- ty Farmers institute' caused the greatest amount of enthusiasm among the score or more farm experts who are participating in affair. and there were many indications that the insti- .ute will be- one of the most success full ever held in the entire state.
 300 At Double Wells.
 At Double Wells, crowd of about 300 persons was in attendance. men. women and children being present to participate in the features of the program prepared. and to enjoy the day somewhat as an oldtime country picnic is enjoyed. The local com mittee had made excellent plans for the affair, all of which were carried out in fine style.
 County Demonstration Agent c. H Thomas spoke on the care and treat men of the soil and touched on hog cholera and the method of handling the disease; Prof. Knox made an ex- ceptionally good talk on the growth and marketing of fruits and vege- dables; Mir. Cole spoke on the live
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-25
CoNSTABLES ARREST
 TWO ALLEGED THIEVES
John Anderson and W1ll Smith,
 Negroes, Held for Theft of Horse and New Buggy.

{ Constable Clint Green and Deputy Constable Jim Reidinger early yes terday arrested John Anderson and Will Smith, negroes. at Anderson's home, about eight miles southeast of the city. and brought them to the county jail, where they are awaiting trial on charges of grand larceny.
 The negroes are accused of having stolen new buggy. valued at $50 from J. B. Harolson. of Sulphur Springs. last week, and with stealing a set of harness, valued at SIS. from I. l.. Julian. who lives on the Main street pike. south of the city.
 The officers stated that the buggy partially dismantled. and the harness were recovered by them at 'Ander- sons place. The negroes are said to have told the officers the buggy was brought there by an unknown negro to be given coat of paint.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-25
Corpse of Nell Wormer, Wealthy Fl Paso Man,
 Found on Rio Grande.
OFFICIALS OF VILLA
 FORCES SUSPECTED
Carranza Expected to Reply Today to Pan- American Plea Tor Peace, Re- iccting Suggestion and Contend
 ing for Recognition.
Fl Paso. Texas. Aug. 24.--Thc body

Fl Paso. Texas, Aug. 24.-Thc body of Nell Wormer, an American cattle man, with la1A interests in Mexico, was found on the M7 Xican side of ta7 Rio Grnnde tonight by American secret service men. Wormcr evident ly hal been murder d. supposedly by M xicans.
 Wormer went to JuareZ a week ago to interview the Villa authorities rc- garding a cattle deal. His automo- bile returned empty and the driver said Wormer had mysteriously dlsap- pearel.
 He is reported to have had quar- rel w.h the Villa authorities over the cattle deal. Reports here today that Wormer was put out of the way by Mexicans. were partly borne out by the attitude of the Villa authorities in Juarez, who refused rsrmission to Captain F. Booker Wormer' business partner. to view the body. Booker who lives here, says ne, is sure Wor- mcr was killed by Mexicans. When the body was discovered, it was devoid of clothing, and was part ly buried in the sand at the rivers edge. The back of the head had been crushed in.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-25
French Official Statement.

Paris, Aug. 24.-The French oHlclal statement issued at midnight says:
 "There has been marked artillery action in the region of Artois in Bel gium. in the section north of Arras, and between the Somme and the Disc. The Germans threw a number of shells into Montdidier. when our batteries sopened fire and silenced them.
 Tn Champagne, on the front from Berthes to Beaussejour, as well as In the Argonne. there has been almost continuous fighting with hand gren- ades and bombs, supported by artil- lery of various calihre.
 "On the remainder of the front nothing of importance has occurred
 During last night. squadron Of seven of our aeroplanes bombarded the stations Tergnier and Toyon, dropping more than 80 bombs. They made out various fires, one of which occurred in the station of Tergnler. All returned safely"