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About Will Maupin's weekly. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1911-1912 | View Entire Issue (May 19, 1911)
Unions Opposed to Strikes. The. twenty -second annual conven tion of District 5, United Mine Work ers. Pittsburg, was addressed by John Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell In his address said the ideal of trade unions will be obtained when the employee and the employer meet, on an equal basis, and that alone will establish peace and prosperity nroong all classes in the United States. He advocated legislation that will do away with child labor and In bitter terms denounced those individuals and corporations that are making slaves of women and children by employing them to do the work of men and pay ing them salaries that no man could work for. Speaking of strikes, Mitchell declar ed trade unions do not desire strikes mid they inaugurate them only when It is necessary to protect the men, their wives and children. FOSS DEFENDS LABOR. Massachusetts Governor Opposed to Enjoining the Toiler. In the Inaugural address of Eugene N. Foss. governor of Massachusetts, he opposed injunctions and declared for trial by jury in all cases. On the subject of labor the gov ernor's language was forcible and his posltlou is clear and positive. In show ing how he viewed the interests of the tollers of the sthte he said: Labor is the foundation upon which the structure of popular government is built, and as such it must be recog nized. Its just demands met, its rights guarded and protected. It must have every legislative safeguard that cap ital has. We all recognize the right of labor to organize, and we must further rec ognize that labor should be exempt from unfair Injunction restrictions and that the liberty or property of any cit izen ought not to be taken from him without trial by jury. It Is even more Important that the compensation of labor be above a bare living. It must insure to the working man some measure of protection to those. .dependent upon him. We must rigidly define and limit the hours of labor, especially for women und children, with due regard to healthful conditions and educational opportunity. In safeguarding labor from unjust conditions and from destitution we can learn much from Germany, which Is the home of old age pensions. In particular I would direct your earnest attention to the subject of workingmen's compensation for in juries. Immediate and equitable legis lation is demanded not only by the employee, but by the employer. A wise compensation act is a safeguard to both capital and labor. The criterion of such a law must be definite, certain and speedy adjustment of all claims, so that they may be discounted alike by capital and labor. The result of such a law Is not to be measured mere ly by financial considerations, but by the better relationship which will be brought about between the employer and his employee. Lewis Goes Back to the Mines. Former President Tom L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers of America, who retired from office April 1, an nounces that he will resume the occu pation of digger in the Wheeling Creek mines, near Bridgeport, O., where he was employed before becoming presi dent of the union. Mr. Lewis is report ed to have declined several edltorhil situations, preferring to live and work among his earlier surroundings. He began work in the mines around Bridgeport when only twelve years of nge. CLOAKR INDUCING WAIST SPEC SEAMEN'S GRIEVANCE. Many dozens to select from in the newest styles, short and three-quarter length kimono sleeves, low or high necks, in cotton or silk fabrics. We can't overestimate the super iority of our splendid assortment of chic and attractive gar ments. The special cut prices will be helpful in supplying your needs for the coming hot weather. Any Waist, regular $1.25 values, choice 98c Any Waist, regular $1.75 and $1.50 values, choice. . $1.25 Any Silk Waist, regular $2.95 value, choice $2.48 Any Silk Waist, regular $3.95 value, choice ......$2.95 Any Silk Waist, regular $4.95 value, choice.. $3.95 SUITS AT ONE-HALF PRICE . . The remaining stock of Spring Suits will be put on sale at 50c on the dollar, commencing Sat. the 20th. The assortment is still complete in sizes and colors, especially in grey, tan and navy. Come early if you are looking for a bargain. SERGE JACKETS AT $4.95 Black All Wool Serge Jackets, unlined, sizes 35 to -47, worth $7.50, now $4.95 VOILE SKIRTS AT $4.95 Fine. Black Aultman Voile, handsomely trimmed, worth $8.95 on sale at. .-. $4.95 Large assortment of Colored and Black Panama Skirts, choice at. ..... : . . . : ONE-HALF PRICE WASH DRESS GOODS 19c 1 lot of Wash Dress Goods in Organdies, Voiles, Batistes, Dimities, Poplins, Tissues and Swisses, assorted shades and patterns. A nice line to choose from. Regular 25c values. For 4 days only 19c LADIES' UNDERWEAR DEPT. Don't Fail To Visit Our Ladies' Underwear Dept. Have a large assortment of Gauze Vests. . . 10c, or 3 for 25c Vests, sleeveless... .....12 l-2c to 25c Vests, half and long sleeves, at...... 12 l-2c to 25c Drawers and Union Suits at 25c to 50c We also carry a large line of Ladies' Muslin Under wear at right prices. i Welfare Plan Amounts In Effect to a System of Slavery. For the first time in the history of labor organizations American and Eu ropean workmen have agreed to make common cause and strike simultane ously against the Shipping federation, limited, which has its headquarters ia London. The number of seamen In volved is 250,000 and hail from eight nations. More than 20,000 deep water sailors and men engaged in coastwise trade on the Atlantic coast will be involved. Every seaman engaged in merchant marine traffic in Great Britain. France. Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland will quit work as soon as the order is' Issued. The British contingent embraces about. 100.000 men. and the number in all the other European countries is estimated at about 12"),0(!0. No compromise is said to be possible, as all the international unions of sea men have decided that the Shipping federation must be broken up if the unions are to exist. The Shipping fe;!i -ration as ori;:imil ly organize;! was coailn.d to vessel owners in Great Britain, but within the last two or three- years it hast included most of she shipowners in European countries. The unions fol lowed the same plan and held an in ternational convention in Norway last fall, when a st;il;e was agreed upon. The main grievance of the seamen is a so called "welfare plan" adopted by the Shipping federation which, the sailors assert, amounts virtually to a system of slavery. Every seaman shipping on a vessel is required to carry a "discharge bo:ik." which con tains his reeord as to character, abil ity and the names of vessels on which he has been employed. The o.Tu-er In charge of the ship makes I he entries on the discharge book, and the un ion raeii say if an officer has a grudge against a seaman lie will make an en try that will forever prevent th.at man from getting employment on another ship. No man can be employed unless ho is in posse . con of a discharge book, and th- union men claim it amounts to a blacklist ami that it Is used by vessel owners to break up the labor organization. The adoption of the same rules by the Lake Carriers' association caused the strike of the lake seamen two years ago. which is still in force and is fo be pushed with renewed vigor this session. Secretary Olander dec-lares that the union 'has no idea of giving up the fight on the lakes, which will be prosecuted independent of the iarger conflict on ocean going vessels. DUG HIS OWN .b.nA v c. JW- 0 017-021 O St. OPPOSITE CBTY MALI Sad Fate of Toiler Who Refused to Join the Union. About two years ago the foreman of a nonunion printing office in Cincin nati in conversation with a memU-r of the Typographical union of that city stated that he was drawing union wages $27 per week and had never belonged to the union and never would. He received no pay for overtime, and bis hours were something awful.- A short time back he worked from 7 a. m. until 3 a. m. the next morning for four days in succession. The other day the same man. who had worked himself into consumption. In conversation with the member said that now he wished he had taken the advice of the member and joined t lit union. There are many like the afore said who think only of getting, the scale for the week .and do not count the hours or the cost to health until too late. Minnesota Union Advocate.
