Gompers' Own
Story of His
Active \\ ork
'
Autobiography of (ire at
Leader of Men Absorbing
in Interest Even for
Casual Reader.
"SEVENTY YEARS OP I. IKE AND
I.ABOR: AN A 1’TOBIOORA PI IV by
Samuel Gompers: two volumes; E. j‘.
Dutton & Go., New York.
It was ordained that Samuel Gom
pers was not to he permitted to com
plete the monumental work he had
set himself to do. Death came to Dim
while yet his manuscript was un
finished, although the work had been
all planned, and only the closing
chapters were unwritten. The last of
his life's work has been sot down
faithfully by one who was so close
to him as to lie able to finish the
story most satisfactorily to all.
^ Sam Gompers had lived too much
to tell It nil, even in two full vol
umes. What lie has set down fn
print, after he has finished the story
of his childhood and come to Ids
manhood yenrs, deals merely with!
what he regarded as important. Some
who knew him well might not al
ways aRrce with his estimate of the
value he put on incidents and events,
but his appraisal of his own deeds
may well he accepted. Other biogra
phers will deal with him, and may
Ihrow into higher relief some stirring
episodes the "Old Man,” as his fol
lowers lovingly called him, felt im
pelled to minimize if not to Ignore en
tirely.
However, the story is one of ab
sorbing interest. The more so for
Its controlling element of modesty.
Gompers was not vainglorious. He
knew the value of the spotlight, and
did not dodge its glare on proper oc
casion, but he was too earnest, too
simple, too sincere, to give much at
tention to self advertising. He did
not strut, for he had no time to. His
early life was occupied with a strug
gle for bread and butter. After he
had risen to the position of a leader
of labor, he still found himself re
stricted by the same needs. As late
as 1909, when he was about to he
east into prison by Judge Wright, his
salary ns president of (he American
Federation of I-abor was less than
that of many bank clerks, and he
thanked the convention at Toronto
for passing a resolution which or
dered the continuance of his pay at
full rate during such time as he
might he held in jail. Between his
poverty and the tremendous load of
responsibility he assumed, Sam Gom
pers had little time to strut.
His own Btory of his life is a
thrilling little human document. A
continual struggle against odds,
sometimes most formidable, to gain
his end, which was the betterment
of conditions of life for the toilers of
America. He met all grades of men.
of every temperament and turn of
mind. Labor soon learned to trust
him, and hostile employers soon
learned his power, his ability, and his
courage. No man ever devoted him
self more wholeheartedly ca* unself
ishly to a great purpose than did
Samuel Gompers. He states his sim
ple creed in these words;
"To the frequent queries as to my|
personal polities 1 made this answer: :
'In religion, I am a workingman. In*
politics J am a working man, and ini
every nerve. In every fibre, in eveiy
aspiration I am on Hie side which
will advance the Interests of my fel
lmv workingmen, i do not say litis in
t lie spirit of bravado or demagogism,
but in all sincerity. Men of means'
have their political predilections, hut
seldom allow their politics to inter-1
fere with their business interests. 1 ,
take exactly the same position, ex
cept that T represent my side, the I
side of the toiling, wage e a r n I n g (
masses, in nty every act and my'
every utterance.’ ”
Jtis life t-erord sustains this slat-.' !
nient in every particular. Never did
.Samuel Gompers fail to meet the!
test when called upon. Hi: unbend
ing opposition to the socialists saved
the labor movement of America from
falling into incompetent hands. His
patriotism was proven by ills con
duct during the world war. Ilis ser
vice to humanity will never lie wholly
valued.
The two volumes of his autobl
ogjsphy will command the attention
of students, and deserve that of tile
casual reader, because of the light
Mr. Gompers sheds on one of the
great social movements of modern
times, the tise of the Organized La
her group In America.
Miss Florence Calvert Thorne, a
research worker who was associated
with Mr. Gontpere In the preparation
of his manuscript, writes the storj
of his last year of life as an appendix
to the second volume. She very
(dearly and faithfully records the
events that transpired during the
time after he had placed his copy
with the publishers up to his death.
Sheldon Writes Hook on
Nebraska Civil Government
For some time there lias Iren "
need for a new book on N< hrmk.’i
elvles to take account of the many
changes In the Constitution, the stat
ute law, the procedure of govern
mental- bodies and government by
non-political associations, l)r. Add!
on K. Sheldon, superintendent of
tiie Nebraska Stole Historical society,
lias supplied that need with Ills ex
cellent volume, "Nebraska Civil Gov
ernment, " recently published by the
t ntvorslty Publishing company, Htn
i''An.
Ills long aguaintance with the hi*
lory and politics of the state, his
wide learning In the story of the de
velopment of our government and
his editorial experience have fitted
Mr. Sheldon to write this book. In
fact, there Is probably no one in the
state better fitted for the successful
accomplishment of such a task,
which requires a union of scholar
and populariser,
"Nebraska civil Government" tv
well written. Mr. Sheldon has a slm
pie, clear style, and lie leads up to
the more difficult portions of the
book by Interesting Introductory
chapters. Students will like It. The
( hapters are short. There are many
fine Illustrations. An appendix gives
♦ aides snd statistics and the entire
new slate Constitution.
The book Is divided Into four parts:
First, mi introductory section, which
sketches the evolution of represent
alive and popular government; see
1
ond, A brief historical treatment of
the foundations of Nebraska govern
ment; third, sixteen chapters on the
provision* of our constitution: fourth,
a short discussion of governm* nt and
social forces, including public opin
ion. Mr. Sheldon has succeeded ad
mirably in his task of making civics
a part of a progressive story, thereby
bringing the student into sympathy
with its unfolding.
Nice Rest for W eary
Minds Offered Here
"UTKY IX LOVE." tiv Bertha Ituok;
Pood. Me. til Aj Co., New York. Pub
lish »*r.
After sitting for the past few years
in the operating auditoriums of our
best literary lights, there to witness
the dissection of the soul of the milk
man, of the shop clerk and the far
mer it is something of a shock for
the writer to open a volume by
Bertha Buck. For Miss. Buck is
either unaware of the surf of realism
beating on our shores, or else calmly
ignores it. Be that as it may. “Lucky
in Love" is a billowy thing with mas
querade balls, red-headed heroes and
large-eyed heroines who eat and
dance and have an altogether amia
ble time of it without once concern
ing theselves over possible inhibi
tions.
In this romantic mystery the hero
marries the heroine, the ingenue
makes a go of it with t\\e heavy and
every one goes home Happy. Not a
great book but a fairly enjoyable one.
The sort of thing you will delight in
reading after a bout with a cross
word puzzle, since Miss Ruck's char
acters apparently never think very
deeply and, perforce, the reader is
never asked to think at all.
Mystery and Intrigue
Glow and Scintillate
“PORTrcil’KSE SILVER.'' by Charles
Neville tlurk; The Century « ompany uf
New York, publisher.
In this late release by Century
company we have no end of mystery
and intrigue, to say nothing of a
quite handsome and ambitious inter
national criminal who cavorts about
in a most entertaining manner. The
entertaining chap has more than his
share of narrow escapes, hut consis
tently eludes those excellent and un
usually intelligent detectives appoint
ed by Author Buck to round him up.
And there is, of course, a comely
girl who adds an element of love to
a plot which is. to quote the pub
lisher, replete with “hate, peril and
perplexity through the chapters that
hold their secret in a baffling fashion
to the end." In truth, it's fully as
entertaining as a large number of
mystery stories.
Learn About Women by
Reading Johnson's Rook
1 THESE WOMEN"." by William Johnson:
the Cosmopolitan company, New York,
nubllpher.
Dip into these pages, von husilands
with a grouch and you wives wilh a
grievance! Read this book, you boys
and girls who feel a bit scared of
marriage. The humor, the shrewd
ness, the rare common sense you
will find between the covers of
‘‘These Women’’ will help you with
your problems.
You read with a grin, warmed
with sympathy and understanding—
hut look out! because when you turn
a page you will find the other rid°
of the story. Bill Johnson lias put
niany years experience, observation,
and wisdom into these chapters. Von
will learn all about women from
him!
Egyptian Arrogance and
New ^ ork Romance Meet
"ALT, Til tT I V'A N'T," by Honda
P.t tlf Ma< JUlav romp.my. New
York, publisher \ 9
t'ousrouf Pasha, descended from
the pharaohs, educated in Kngland.
und popular with the polo set in
present-day New York, has made his
motto, “All That I Want I Must
Have.” This arrogant phrase is en
graved on bis ring and i* his per
sonal creed. Young, suave and charm
ing, he finds that kismet has woven
a web about his life and those nf two
Peter PnfeteM
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vastly different young girls. One is
a Xt*v York debutante—the- other a
itedouin princess.
Carefree Days in llie
’Mountains of < '.olorado
11V llrfA’JT IN THK IIII.I.S !,;•
i'll ir|«*M H..np«*n : Dorram p .V O* . Phil*
Hilt*lphiH. pul'I l<*V-r*rK.
Camping in, the Colorado hills, fish
ing in the Colorado trout streams*
pr* • ariouslv following the Colorado
mountain trails in an undent andj
honorable l*'ord—to romance! The
< utdoors captured and held In the
loaves of a bonk- -a tonic, an inspira
tion, a perennial vacation now on
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What a Juryman Should
Know Abdul thp Job
IMPP.KSSIONS Of AS AVKRAOI-:
Jl HYMAN." by Hobart ^tewtrt Su' j
* 1 if fi-; ]> Appleton A: Co. Phlladel-j
i hi-1. mibli*h«M -
Kv'-rvone who has served. !s going;
to serve, or may he railed to serve on 1
a jury should read this book, it Is as
entertaining as it Is informing.
In It a man of lung experience on
juries has clearly and fully presented
the facts concerning the jury system
and what a man or woman finds in
service on a jury. It !• * vivid pic
ture he gives nf the formalities of,
the court room and likewise when
they are in their retiring room with!
chairs tilted bark and f* et on the!
I able, freed from the scrutiny of the!
public. Everything in the day's work!
of a juror is set forth.
Hcali-t Seeking Bcanl\
Find* K.-liH in Song
••JUPITKIW MOON'S ' > lorwud. N .
son t'•* i*\ <■ r ; nuHH'-hrrl |*v Dorrani c &
I'm . Pin In I* Iphla. Pa.
A collection of inspirational poem*
from the pen of a realist who i<
seeking lieauty in all surroundings.|
and who regrets the natural con !
.formation f’f material things, yet In- j
tuitlvely feels that they should not
I be otherwise.
< ouragc ami High Ideals
I ead 11 im to Triumph
IP Ml'.'’.' <*OV*3 TBIT l.v Atre
It"-t t'.itv#; ihp I‘"in Publishing coni
inf-. Ph i Huirlphia. ruldlnheri*.
The attempt of an Idealistic young
nt a in i. ak* tiic dream? of people
w' um h* thinks deserving come true,
lie is given $r,o,iK»Q to prove the
value of In? scheme* Just at this!
time 11-maid finds Marc ia. What he
doe«, with his money and his struggle!
to prove his beliefs is the story of,
the triumph of an unselfish, coura-j
goons man over the selfishness and,
indifference of the world.
good < ’•'!< >fid n had grnijeh.
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The Daily Cross-Word Puzzle]
Horizontal.
1. A floor covering.
3. Small bed.
6. An insect.
8. Prepared.
Solution of yesterday's puzzle.
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Vi ayne College Notes.
A A Milne* clever comedy. Mr Pirn
Passea By." wa* presented by th® junior
class to a large aud:®n<** Tue-day eve
ning at til® amlllrriuM Mis* Maude
.Tosp®n of th® English department directed
the play and M*:ss Elsie Ford Riper. d®an
of women, assisted in arranging costumes
apd stag** settings Tb® *»’ heat’.-l >’luo
under th® dir«< tion of Prof Willis C.
Hunter, furnished music between acts
The students taking part in the play
were: Marlon McKern of t’olerldg®. Hu
eel Bartels of Wayne. Flora Vllee of
Lyons. Wise Robinson .if Raniiolph. Mar
garet Robertson of Pin r. Simon Rouw
ni.-n f«f Blc infield end ICan lie Math
wig, South Sioux City.
A number of senior students have a
I opted p. sHions to bach n®vt year Mi*s
Cecil Mr Carter of W.sner has been e>.t
*■ * 1 to ,1 pm- # in t - 1 gh « > ?
that pia< e. Mi.** Barbara Gibs-n of Oak
dale will te*» h the third grade at Wisn®r
Miss Anna Johnson of Newman Grove has
•cceoted a position .n the fnterm®d at®
grades of Newman Grove Miss Fiva Horn
of Norfolk w ill tea< h matheir.ath < and
normal training in tl.s high school at
Pilger.
Zflss Winifred Curran of Emerson who
rcun-.dtd ti.e normal course at the •- lose
of the third quarter, baa aeopeted a
position in the Allen High school for the
remainder of the vea r
Prof. R. J Huntemer lias t>®®n appoint
ed by Governor Adam McMullen a dele
gate from Nebraska to the annual meet
ing of the l' S. Good Road* asso iation.
and th® Rank Head National Highway*
association convA:...r s i hel l a
Houston. Te April 21 to 21
Miss Ifim h Piper of Lincoln \ *.t®d
test w -e®k with her sister. Ml mi EIiIq Ford
Piper, dean of women of the college
Miss M.-'garct (V Schemel enjoyed a
visit from her lisfffr, Mi*s Lttdle 8chtm*l
f I - L
th •• 41 • n ; y \f * l ,i, ®
«. hemel *. n alumna of ih« Wayne
Teacher* - oJl«gp.
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And in with the air.
For we re bully good sailor.*
When the weather Is foir.
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12. A head appendage.
14. Animal food.
16. Command.
13. Musical note.
13. To delay.
21. Prei ** * t
23. Newspaper paragraph.
24. Wing-like.
25. Liquid measure (abbr ).
26. Entries in an account.
23. That is (abbr.).
30. Stows away a dinner.
32. Infinity.
31. To unite.
35. Every.
37. To request.
33. Overdue debts.
43. A worthless loafer.
41. Title of respect.
42. Sunburn.
Vertical.
1. A beaten track.
2. Wild animals.
3 A box.
4 Over (poetic).
5. A freckle.
6. Affirmative votes.
7. Oily substance,
lo. Neglected.
13. Reaches.
15. To confess.
17. To efface.
13. A mere taste.
20. For shame.
22. Metal hearing rock.
Title of former Russian rulers
23. Pertaining to the cheek.
31. The first man.
33. Kiln for drying hops.
34. A vestment.
36. Roumanian money.
38. Knowledge.
The solution will appear fimiierew.
(Copyright, 1425.1
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