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Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1916-01-27
OHIO MINERS
CONVENTION

-sFhe twenty seventh annual conven-
ton Of District No. 6, Ohio, adjourned
on Friday January IA.
The four days sessions were mark
cd by harmonious and intelligent dis
cussions by the delegates and the Off
Gals of the many important questions
that came before them.
It was very evident by the unanim-
GUS expressions of the delegates, and
by the policies decided upon, that the
miners of Ohio are determined against
taking any backward steps; in other
Words-that the next contract, like
the one they are now working under,
will provide for the single basis OF
computing the miners earnings, and
that will be the run of mine" system.
The Ohio miners, pointing to i'm
proved Industrial conditions and the
higher cost of living, the result Of the
European war, demand 10 per cent.
increase in the rates of wages, and
also some needed local readjustments.
They were very emphatic in denounc-
ing the program of "militarism," dis
guised under the name of National
Preparedness" that interested pat
riots are so eagerly urging as the
policy of this county.
International Secretary-Treasurer
Green and James Lord, President OF
the mining department of the A. F.
Of L., addressed the convention, and
their remarks won the enthusiastic
APPRECIATION of the delegates assem-
bled
President White, who was invited to
attend, found it impossible to do so.
His time was completely occupied in
making preparations for the Interna-
tionsl convention, and in negotiations
looking toward the rehabilitation of
the interstate conferences. He sent
his regrets and wishes for success
full session
In this convention the miners Of
the pioneer union State of Ohio again
showed their ability to conduct their
affairs efficiently and intelligently.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1916-01-27
Mason Proposes
Electric Filter

Charles R. Mason, a local worker
in electricity, has presented a PROPOSE
ion to the city board of control for
filtering river water into absolute
purity by electricity He claims that
complete plant can be installed for
$4,000, and that 100000 to 20
100000 gallons per day can be filter
ed at cost of $25 daily. Water treat
i by his process has been analysed
~ the John Coleman laboratories and
ound as pure as water can be made.
The plan, if as successful as Mr..
.ason claims, will reVolutionize water
iltration. 1t costs but a tenth of the
cheapest of other systems, the results
are permanently similar, and the en-.
tire plant is of easy access always.
A demonstration will be made be.
fore the city officials Saturday after
noon.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1916-01-27

primarily directed to strengthening
| the chains of industrial tyranny in
this country. You propose to sanctify
and confirm oppression by waving the
| American flag in the face of it's vic
tins, and by insidiously stigmatizing
an unpatrotic any attempts they may
make to throw off the yoke of the ex-
plotting interests you represent.
Yon cite with approval the policy Of
employers who have used compulsion
to force workmen into night schools
where they may learn English. You
would have employers extend their
arbitrary, control over the lives of the
workers to the workers leisure hours,
debating to them what they shall do
in the evening, and threatening them
with the loss of their opportunity to
earn a living-that is, with starva-
t1on for themselves and their families,
if they do not obey
And it is admitted by you that this
hateful use of arbitrary power by the
employer is for the purpose of defeat
ing the efforts of strike agitators, pre-
venting strikes and increasing the
economic value of the worker to his
employer.
You admit frankly that your prob
lem is the economic problem of Civ
| ing the immigrant chance as piece
of benevolent paternalism" and it does
not seem to occur to you that the ar
! Ditrary control over the lives of others
which permits this paternalism is, to-
gether with the economic exploitar
ton and injustice which accompany it,
the greatest foe of those things which
our forefathers loved and for which
America stands.
do not doubt that your Committee
will be friendly to slight wage in.
| creases in industries where exploita.
| ton has gone to a limit, that threat.
ems to drive it's victims to despera
+, ton. But in the light of the policies
which | have pointed out and the at
titude which apparently animates
your committee, l am not prepared fol-
any really effective exercise of influ
ence to this end and must point out
that even in accomplishing actual bet
terments, il any be accomplished
your committee, and those operating
with it, obviously will be acting in
| the spirit of men who keep their live
stock well fed and healthy in order
that they may work harder and beal
their burdens less complainingly.
| I should rejoice to believe that /
am mistaken in my judgment of your
activities, The need of Americana
ing this nation, of conquering it fol
its own people and making our Ameri
! fGG14anuea a P1rea
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1916-01-27
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE
SUNDAY EVENING At 0.V.T.& LA.


meeting of the Industrial Rela--
..ans Committee of Ohio County will
10 held in the Ohio Valley Trades and
labor Assembly hall at 1870 p. m.
sunday evening. There will be speak
~ Nv men who are familiar with the
.rork Of the Industrial Relations Com
.,;soion and with the future plans Of
mo national committee. and the meet
,ng is expected to draft some plans
tor the prosecution of the work in
this community
The meeting is open to the public,
and it is expected that there will be
= good attendance. 1t is not by any
means confined to trade unionists, but
tbe movement is calculated to appeal
generally to all whose interest is in
seeing this better world to live in.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1916-01-27
CRESCENT WILL BURY
TOM 0. JONES SATURDAY


Thomas o. Jones, well known local
mill man. died Wednesday evening at
o'clock at the home of William
Griffith. 14O South Third street, fol-
lowing a six months illness with
cancer.
Mr.. Jones was As years old and
worked as heater in the Whitaker
GleSsner mill. He came to this city
some time ago from Granite City, LII
ne leaves one brother.
Funeral services will be held Satur-
Jay afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the
schroeder chapel, No. 1907 Chapllne
street, Wheeling The Rev. B. B. Hall
paste rof the First Baptist church OF
.Als city, will have charge of the serV-
ices lnterment will be in Mt. Zion
cemetery.
The members of Crescent Lodge
Amallgamated Association, othere mill
men: and friends generally. will as,
: semole at the o. v. T. & L. A. hall al
o'clock, and march to Schroeder
Snu thence to the cemeteyr in body
mere Will be no music.
me pail bearers are: Louis Leon
Sru' Harry A. Weiss, Daniel Herd
suhh \; Wood. Pat Quilligan and Z
maui Steer. Mr.. Leonard as presi
ssn, OF Crescent lodge will, read the
uurai service of that organization
's being the request Of the dead
Io'9Sr Messrs Weiss and Leonard
S on, administrators of the estate, and
Sullilgan and Greer appraisers. 1t Is
,peeted that there will be q largt
so saoul, IS Tom O Jones vas-e yer,
~ValsF man sWoag the mill WptkeFg
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1916-01-27
UNEMPLOYMENT
LAW ILLEGAL,

Boise, Idaho, Jan. 27.-The stata
supreme court has declared the un-
employment law unconstitutional.
This law was passed by the last state
legislature and provided that county
commissioners, when requested.
should furnish employment to any one
out of work. The commissioners Of
this county were defendants in the
suit. They pleaded that there were
no funds available for the employment
of laborers, that the county has no
work, and that efficient work requires
tools, machinery and supplies. Sup
porters of the law insisted that the
commissioners should devise ways to
carry out the plain intent Of the law
The act was the first OF its kind
passed by any state.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1916-01-27
MINERS CONVENTION WILL DEMAND NATION
WIDE WAGE INCREASE OF TEN PER CENT

action will be secured though the gen
eral demand. The anthracite workers
are demanding 20 per. cent increase.
Their conditions are Fsbelow those
of Eastern Qnio. For instance, day
labor in Eastern Ohio receives mini
mum of 1884; in the anthracite it is
$500.
All scales expire this year. All ez-
cept in the southwest expire April 1.
In the southwest. Iowa, Kansas. Ar
kansas and Oklahoma the scales ex-
pire May Is. Fixing the scale is the
most important work of the conven-
tion, as the election of officers takes
place next year. The convention may
reduce the properties Of represents,
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1916-01-27

ton for future conventions, as it is
felt by many that the present large
attendance 81 too unwieIdy, there be
ing 1900 delegates here.
= Delegates Adolph Germer and Dun.
can Mcdonald introduced a resolu.
ton calling for an Investigation Of the
expenditures in. the national office
charging extravaganza. The resolu
ton was defeated, and Mother Jones
induced them, and President John P.
White, to shake hands.
Resolutions were passed against
preparedness, In favor of woman SUI
frage, and announcing the determine.
ton to continue the Impeachment pro
Iceedings against Judge Dayton,
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1916-01-27
Why Miners Organize.


Pittston, Pa, Jan. 2SA1n an address
to miners in this vicinity. John Nit.
ehell asked this question:
After a lifetime spent in the coal
regions of the anthracite field. did
You ever hear of single case where
one man. individually, was able to
make an advantageous agreement
with the coal company"
The speaker referred to the claim
that the new Pennsylvania worhmen's
compensation law works automatic.
It will not operate ITSELF" he said
TO enjoy its benefits workers must
DO something to make 1t effective.
This was only possible through organi
iation. which secured establishment
Of wage rates that we're later the Das
is Of compensation awards by "a
state board.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1916-01-27
STRIKE. GUARDS,
STARTxRIOT

New Haven, Conn.,, Jan. 27.-Police
officials of Meriden testified that
strike guards fired the first shots IL
"a riot, at that place, Nov, "a. Several
thousand workers employed by the
International Silver company at Meri
den, Wallingford and other cities in
this state, are on strike for better
conditions. The company has asked
Judge Webb to issue an injunction
and an award for damages. At the
trial last week the companys attor-
neys placed much importance on the
riot. Policeman Schuerer, of the Merj
den police force, swore that trouble
started when five shots were dis
charged from a hole in. the factory
gate" Sergt. Thayer testified that
the strikers were orderly and that the
only trouble during the strike was
when a small riot was started in one
of the factories.
John E.. Martin, Of Wallingford,
said it was not necessary to send
police in the event of a labor parade
knowing the strikers as DO"
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1916-01-27

Indianapolis, Ind. Jan 27.-(Spe-
cial. AFTER a few days of oratory:
and letting of the steam, the miners
In convention are getting down to
business. A report from the scale
committee, headed by Van Bittner. of
Pittsburgh, is expected today, and 1t
is believed that it win declare for a
nation wide demand for a wage in
crease of ten per cent.
This will include all the country ex-
cept the anthracite field of Eastern
Pennsylvania and the central field of
the four competitive states. 1t has
been found Impossible. to include all
the mines In the same agreement, as
|cpRditipns vary 90 much. but unity Of
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1916-01-27
Record
In Philanthropy

During it's last fiscal year, the Inter
national Typographical Union furnish
ed to employers efficient labor to the
amount Of $4,000, 100000. Paid death
benefits amounting to 1854, 1880;
maintained home for aged and In
valid members at an expense of $114,-
$4,000, and paid old age pensions
amounting to 5000, 651.0O. 1t also main
tains school for the technical educa-
ton of its members and apprentices.
Headquarters In the Newton Claypool
building, Indianapolis.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1916-01-27
District Board
Holds Meet

The executive board of District 2,
Amalgamated Association, met in
Wheeling, Tuesday, to consider mat
tiers arising. in local MILL The fol-
lowing attended: President John Will
hams, Vice President Walter Larkins,
Arthur Watkins of Follansbee; Ed.
Ratcliff, Louis Leonard, H. A. Weiss,
John Moran, P. ]. Quilligan and y.
Matt Greer.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1916-01-27
SOCIALISTS SAW PRESIDENT

Chicago, Jan. 27.-Morris Hillquit
and James H. Maurer, representing
the Socialist party, called on Presi-
dent Wilson Tuesday morning, Janu-
airy 25th, at ten o'clock, to urge the
adoption of the plan presented to con-
gress by Meyer London, the lone So
cialist congressman, to end the war
in Europe through mediation by the
United States.
The result of the referendum to
abolish this years national conven-
ton, to have the national executive
committee prepare the party plat
form and to elect national campaign
committee by referendum was an
nounced here today showing that all
of these propositions carried by com
Portable major ties. The referendum
to abolish the information depart
ment was defeated by about one
thousand votes.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1916-01-27
ADDS no ascRAP HAP"

Boston, Jan. 27.-Child labor aoqs
n the social scrap heap, said Rabbi
Levi. formerly Of Wheeling, W.. va.
In 4 speeclp In this city. He declared
that through child labor we develop 9
saneration that is old when 1t should
Se vo,,ne worn out when It should be
strong. and ready for the grave when
II should be yielding most to society
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1916-01-27
FAVORS LABOR
SAFETY BUREAU

Washington, Jan. 27-The bill pro
viding for a bureau of labor safety in
the federal department of labor has
Deen reported favorably to the house
by the committee on labor.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1916-01-27

Of any Weekly or Monthly
Newspaper published In
Wheeling, the Ohio Valley
or West Virginia. 4
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1916-01-27

!, the Ohio Valley-The
| Workshop W Of the World
..terino to 125, 900 indus
trial Population.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-27
The Hyphen in Politics.

'In dragging the interests of Germany into
American domestic affairs in nfusing them
into American politics. in attempting to brow
beat bulldoze and blackmal through their
supposed balance of voting power, the repre-
sentatives of the American people, in Wash
ington or elsewhere, the German-American
alliance has overstepped the bounds of pro-
priety; and if they were still citizens of their
German fatherland and we're similarly active,
in Germany, in the interest of some foreign
power, they would be thrown into Jail for
treason"
Because of their source these words are Pc
culiarly interesting. They from letter, ap-
pearing elsewhere this page, by Mr. Jules B.
Schloss IAN American-born citizen of German
cestry," as he says of himself, whose sympathies
from the beginning of the European until
recently were with the Germans" His feelings
have undergone a change, for the fully sufficient
reason that the Americanism in which he believes
has been flouted and defied by clan of Hyphens
who are seeking to make Washington the foot
stool of Berlin 1t is natural and proper that
Americans of foreign birth should remember the
land of their fathers with generous affection. But
that is quite different from subordinating Amer
lean loyalty to alien interests and, President
Wilson vigorously put it, "levying species OF po-
litical blackmai by saying, do what wish in
the interest of foreign sentiment, will wreak
our vengeance at the polls"
The German-Amercan alliance and other Hy-
phen organizations, together with Hyphen news
papers, supporting the Republican candidate
in spirit of sheer revenge against a pres
ident who has stood firmly for the rights and hon.
or of the United States when they chal-
lenged by foreign despotism. These Hyphens
have raised the ugliest issue that entered
politcs-the most inexcusable and most sinister
Their scheme must be crushed once and for. ALL
because if this nation is to remain sovereign r.
public. its affairs unjust be managed by its own
people, not by foreign agents; it's government
must be in the hands of leaders who respon-
sible to Americans alone and who are above the
influence intimidation of alien conspirators.
For its logic and patriotism, Mr.. Schloss' letter
is especially commendable to anyone who has
doubt as where an American ought to stand
and what an American ought to be.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-27
THE BIRD VISITOR
" Oh. FRANK CR AVE.

Birds cats horses and cows get a lot of COM
fort out of what comes to them, and don't
to bother about what they miss.
1t is the tormented spirit of man that always
strives to bend the universe to his desires.
Hence most souls do not fit. They at ever
lasting war with fate. They do not understand
how to be happy with what is, because they are
always straining for what is not.
Instead of smiling at the little bird on the
window and getting a dash of Joy from his brief
visit we want two birds, lament because he
does not stay and fally into sickly reverles over
the transformers and unsatisfactoriness OF life
in general.
it is not five hundred. If see rose we weep
to think it will fade, that we miss its feetlns
beauty We want to can the sunshine, bottle the
ocean, and put the mountains and forests on our
mantelpiece.
If we find a little love, little appreciation,
little favor of women, praise Of men, we destroy
all its delicate beauty with our unslaked desires
The world as it exists is wonderful place Inc
world as we think it ought to be would not be
half so fine.
Accept and be glad! Adjust yourself and be
happy!
I am the poorest judge in the world OF what
I deserve. Who am l. to say that deserve pet
ter than what / have? Possibly deserve worse.
The bird visitors of life stay but minute, Dut
what blessed minute!
Copyright, 1916, by Frank Crane)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-27
Georgia WdtermelOnS.

Georgia holds the juicy distinction of raising
more watermelons than any other State in the
Union. Twenty-seven thousand, six hundred and
sxty-three acres luxuriant with this green
trimmed. red-hearted treasure, beside which the
apple of Eden would be no temptation at all. As
an industry, Georgia melon-growng is among the
comparatively and most profitable lines of
agriculture. Hundreds of thousands of dollars
are realized every year field that once was
cultivated almost entirely for home use. This
development. which is parallel to that of our peach
and apple orchards and pecan groves, shows the
possibilities of the so-caled minor crops. BY pro-
ducing a variety of things for which there is an
assured demand and producing them we'll
considered schedule so that almost every season
of' the year will have its money crop Georgia
----ners will wax continually more prosperous and
a,ependent The States natural resources are so
manifold that this can be done II requires only
foresight and energy to turn the unnumbered OPP
portunities account
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-27
On INDEPENDENCE Day.

In the light of events unfolding and those
likely to arise in the future, Atlanta's pre-
paredness parade, to be held on Independence
Day. takes especial significance.
Heretofore the country has been urged to make
ready against contingent perils. Today it is called
upon to muster it's energy and patriotism against
dangers which are at hand. To this end, all true
Americans giving their influence and support.
Thousands are enlisting for service in the Ma
tional Guard and the regular army. Tens of
thousands are giving aid on other lines. loyal
business houses and employers are protecting the
interests of the men who going to the front.
Every sinew of the nations strength and every
pulse of its heart responding to the call of duty
In these circumstances Atlanta Preparedness
parade will be not merely appeal for the future,
but pledge for the present 1t will be the great
est testimonial to patriotism Georgia ever has
known. 1t will gather support from every part of
the Commonwealth and will array thousands of
Georgians in a march for Americanism.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-27
The War Mule.

There can be mules without war, observed
practical philosopher, but never without
mules. Mars devises all manner of cunning and
terrible Observation-Disclosures, armored automo-
biles and poison gas; but before he
bulge with his modern cOntrivances he must have
his ancient mainstay, the mule.
This patient and pensive beast is among the re-
eruits most demanded by the prospect of a long,
hard task in Mexico The Government mas halted
negotiations between the agents of European gov
ernments and American stock dealers because it
realizes that thousands upon thousands of mules
will be needed by army in the event OF
Mexican campaign. Atlanta has long been one of
the country's largest mule markets; now, owing
to its facilities for meeting heavy demands and
making prompt shipments to the border, it will be
more than ever important in this respect.
Invaluable in nearly all military movements
the mule will be especially so for Americas work
beyond the Rio Grande There. in northern
Italy, this unfagging burden-bearer will prove the
backbone of army transportation. In the Italian
war zone upwards of two hundred and fifty
thousand mules are in service little animals hard
" as large as a Texas pony and incredibly docile
1T doesn't flop back its ears" says a story
from Rome "or lunge out with both heels
like its American brother. II is willing hardy.
affectionate and climbs a snowy mountain
pass as surely as a cat a fence"
The Georgia mule is not so apt in amenities as
this hero of the Alps is painted, but the
Georgia mule is as stalwsrt patriot of it's kind as
ever kicked.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-27

There are those who know Amiel And there
are those who never read him. Heaven help the
latter What a mine of most intimate, subtle,
rich, comforting thoughts is that Journal Intime!
Here's one gold nugget from it. Let me beat 1t
out into a wearable ornament that wise and simple
folks may
"J,accepte sediment ce qui Went moi, CONNIE
Ia viste dun oiseau sur fenetre Je lu1 sourls'
mails lie sails bien que lie visiteur des allies ct ne
restera pas longtemps. - H..
Which being Englished reads: Il accept "naI
comes to me- as the visit of bird upon my WIN
dow I smile at him, but.I well Know tnat my III
tie visitor has wings, and will not stay long:
Il ran across this quotation, by the way IN
little book called 1.-The Spirit of Man, most
charming anthology by Robert Bridges the iau v
reate of England, a volume it is well worth "hlie
to buy own and keep
In these words of the pensive philosopher peeps
out the secret of contented souls
1t is source of enjoyment of lifes gifts, yet
certain detachment from them, love of earth's
good things yet an independence of them.
If | have a good dinner let me enjoy it. But
il makes no matter. 1 get along with bread
and butter Why worry?
We can learn much from the animals. These
our dumb brothers, know how to take good things
as they come along, with frank pleasure. What
a revel of gladness your dog shows when you pet
him! And when you don't notice him he lies
on the hearth-rug and dreams his dreams.