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LABOR'S CALL TO ARMS OOOOOOOOCOOGCOCXX5000CKOCX , 4 'I i i Washington, July 22. The executive council of the American Federation of Labor today made good Its declaration of several months ago to enter the - field of politics in the interest of the ' trades union ' movement and to urge all friends of organized labor to elect to political office men known to be favorable to labor's cause. At the headquarters of the federation the council today issued Its "campaign pro gram," addressed 'to all organized la bor and friends in the United States." It sets out that the trades union movement has kept and proposes to keep pace with the rapid change in in dustrial affairs, and that the working people cannot hope to maintain their rights or a progressive position in the varying phases of modern society un less they organize and exercise all those functions, which, as workmen and citizens, it Is their privilege and their duty to exercise. It is declared that labor makes no demand on government and society which Is not equally accorded to all the people of this country, and that it can and will be satisfied with nothiug less. The proposed campaign Is based upon the allegation that little attention has been paid to the enactment of laws prepared by organized labor and pre sented to congress, for the relief of these wrongs and the attainment of these rights to which labor and the common people are justly entitled and which are essentially necessary for their welfare. The council issues a word of caution that the "movement must not degen erate Into a scramble for office, but it should be a determined effort, lree ab solutely from all partisanship of every name and character to secure the leg islation we deem necessary and essen tial to the welfare and happiness of all our people." It Is expressly stated that where a congressman or state legislator has proved himself a true friend to the rights of labor he should be supported and no candidate nominated against him. The following is a text of the pro gram: Campaign Program Outlined. "To All Organized Labor and Friend3 in the United States Dear Sirs and Brothers: Events in the industrial affairs of our people have rapidly changed and are rapidly changing. The trade union movement, as ex pressed by the American Federation of Labor, has kept and proposes to keep pace therewith. "The wheels of industry cannot be halted or turned back, nor should they be, even if that were possible. "Welcoming industrial progress, labor must be ever alert to meet new condi tions, recognizing that eternal vigi lance Is the price of Industrial as well as political liberty. "The working people cannot hope to maintain their rights or a progressive position in the varying phases of mod ern society unless they organize and exercise all those functions which, as workmen and citizens, It Is their privi lege and their duty to exercise. "Labor makes no demand upon gov ernment or society which Is not equally accorded to all the people of our country. It can and will be satis- fled with nothing else. Congress No Friend of Labor. "Several presidents of the United States have in their mesasges to con: gress, urged the passage of equitable legislation in behalf of the working people, but congress has been entirely preoccupied looking after the interests of vast corporations and predatory wealth. "Congressmen and senators in their frenzied rush after the almighty dollar have been Indifferent or hostile to the rights of man. They have had no time and as little inclination to support the reasonable labor measures, the enact ment of which we have urged, and which contained beneficent features for all our people without an obnox ious provision to anyone. "Patience ceased to be a virtue, and on March 21, 1906, the representatives of labor presented a bill of grievances to the president and those responsible for legislation or failure of legislation in congress, reciting the failure or re fusal of the party In power to adopt or enforce legislation In the interests of the tolling millions of our country. Af ter setting forth labor's grievances and requests and urging early action, we closed that now famous document with this statement: " 'But If perchance' you may. not heed us, we shall appeal to the con science and support of our fellow citi zens.' Relief Asked for Refused. "The relief asked for has not been granted. Congress has turned a deaf ear to the voices of the masses of our people; and,- true to our declaration, we now appeal to the working people, aye, to all the American people, unit edly, to demonstrate their determina tion that this republic of ours shall continue to be of, for and by the peo ple, rather than of. for and by the al mighty dollar. "The toiling masses of our country are as much, if not more, interested in good government than our fellow citi zens In other walks of life. -1 line with the contention herein stated, the American Federation of Labor made its declaration of political policy, as already quoted above. And in line therewith we hope, and have the right to expect, to arouse the citizenship of our common country, interested in good government, to the apathy or hostility tot the party in power to the real Interests of the people, so that men more honest, faithful and pro gressive may be elected as the peo ple's representatives. ' "If it has come to a condition in this, the greatest and wealthiest nation oa earth, that the almighty dollar is to be worshiped to an extent of forgetting principle, conscience, uprightness and justice, the time has arrived for labor and its friends to raise their voices in condemnation of such degeneracy, and to invite all reform forces to join with it In relegating indifference to the peo ple's Interests, corruption and graft to political oblivion; to raise the stand ard of legislation by the election of sincere, progressive and honest men who, while worshiping money less, will honor conscience, justice and human ity more. "We recommend that central bodies and local unions proceed without delay by the election of delegates to meet in conference, or convention, to formu late plans to further the interests of this movement, and in accordance with the plan herein outlined at the proper time and in the proper manner nomi nate candidates who will unquestion ably stand for the enaotment into law of labor and progressive measures. "Wherever both parties Ignore la bor's legislative demands a straight labor candidate should be nominated, so that honest men may have the op portunity in exercising their franchise to vote according to their conscience instead of being compelled to either refrain from voting or to vote for the candidate and the party they must in their innermost souls despise. "Where a congressman or state leg islator has proved himself a true friend to the rights of labor he should be supported and no candidate nomi nated against him. "This movement must not degener ate into a scramble for office. It should be a determined effort, free, absolutely from partisanship of every name and character, to secure the legislation we deem necessary and essential to the welfare and happiness of all our peo ple. As the present objects of this movement are purely in the line of legislation, all efforts should be con centrated upon the election of mem bers of congress and the various state legislatures. "To make this our movement the most effective the utmost care should be taken to nominate only such union men whose known intelligence, hon esty and faithfulness are conspicuous. They should be nominated as straight labor representatives and stand and be supported as such by union men and their friends and sympathizers, irre spective of previous political affilia tion. "Wherever it is apparent that an en tirely independent labor candidate cannot be elected, . efforts should be made to secure such support by in dorsement of candidates by the minor ity party in the districts and by such other progressive elements as will In sure the election of labor representa tives. "All "observers agree that the cam paign of our. fellow workmen of Great Britain has had a wholesome effect upon the government, as well as the Interests of its wage-earners, and the people generally of that country. In the last British election fifty-four trade unionists were elected to parliament. If the British workmen with their lim ited franchise accomplished so much by their united action, what may we in the United States not do with uni versal suffrage. "Those earnestly engaged in our movement must, we repeat, be guided by the fact that the principles fop which we stand must be primary con sideration, and office secondary. We ask our fellow workers and friends to respond to this call, and to make of it a popular uprising of honest men, and to see to it that the best, most con scientious men of labor or their sup porters are chosen as their representa tives. Advantages Won by Sacrifices. "Whatever vantage ground or im proved conditions have 1 come to the workers of our country were not brought to them on silver platters; they are the result of their better or ganization and their higher intelli gence; of the sacrifices they have made and the Industrial battle scars of many contests. The progress of the toilers has not been due to kindness or consideration at the hands of the powers that be, but achieved in spite of the combined bitter hostility of mendacious greed, corporate corrup tion, legislative antagonism and judi cial usurpation. "Labor men of America, assert your rights, and in addition to strengthen ing your faith and loyalty to your or ganization on the economic field, ex ercise your full rights of citizenship in the use of your ballot. Elect honest men to congress and fo other halls of legislation, and by so doing you will more completely and fully carry out your obligations as union men, and more than ever merit the respect ol your feilov citizens. "Labor demands a distinctive and larger share in the governmental af fairs of our country; it demands jus tice; it will be satisfied with nothing less. Fraternally yours, "SAMUEL GOMPERS, "President. "JAMES DUNCAN, "First Vice President. "JOHN MITCHELL, "Second Vice President. "JAMES O'CONNELL, "Third Vice President. "MAX MORRIS, "Fourth Vice President. "DENNIS A. HATES, , "Fifth Vice President. "DANIEL J. KEEFE, "Sixth Vice President. "WILLIAM D. HUBER, "Seventh Vice President. "JOSEPH F. VALENTINE, '"Eighth Vice President. "JOHN B. LENNON, "Treasurer. "FRANK MORRISON, "Secretary. "Executive Council American Federa tion of Labor." THE CARPENTERS. Local No. 1055 is still doing business at the same old place, and is at pres ent in better and healthier condition than at any time in the past. It is true we have lost some of our members since April 1 but it is also true that Local 1055 is better off without men who can command the scale only until the boss knows them, or men who are not union men at heart. But while we have lost such members we have gained a large number of mechanics men who can command the scale and hold a position and give a good account of themselves. We have gained in strength and are steadily on the on ward march; happy, peacable and con tented, as men should be. Thsre was only one application pre sented and one member initiated Tues day evening. August Hagrnow, proprietor of th orchestra, is having some houses built by J. L. Scull, an unfair contractor. Remember this the next time you want music for your annual ball. G. W. Russell, a fair contractor, se cured the contract for the C. E. Parker flats. Harry Stevens, an unfair con tractor, tried to get this work, and it is reported that he used every effort to convince Mr. Parker that Russell was not responsible and unable to do the work. Mr. Russell got next to this little trick and offered to give bond. Mr. Parker announced his confidence in Mr. Russell's ability and the con tract will stand, despite the efforts of Stevens. Bro. Sutter is slowly but . steadily improving. We hope to see him fully recovered soon. Elaborate preparations are made for Labor Day, which is fast approaching. We hope to eclipse all past efforts along that line. You can soon look out for bills. All members of Local 1055 who have not yet presented their due books for comparison with ledger are earnestly requested to do so. This is your duty. There will be a special called meet ing next Tuesday evening, Aug. 7. Im portant business. Remember the date Aug. 7. Fatally Wounded in Duel. Captain Castello, of the Spanish ar tillery, a son of General Castello, was dangerously and perhaps mortally wounded in a duel with swords, fought with Senor Arroyo. The latter fled. Royal Hotel Barber Shop HENRY DEINES, Prop. Satisfaction Guaranteed ..GILSON'S SORE THROAT CURE. Good for Tonsilitis. Office of W. M. LINE, M. D. Germantown, Neb., Feb; 8, 1904. I have had most excellent results with Gilson's Sore Throat Cure in dis eases of the throat and mucous lin ings. I find its application in tonsi litis and cases where a false mem brane exists in tb throat, as in diphtheria, to have an immediate ef fect, loosening and removing the mem brane, and thereby at once relieving this distressing sensation of smother ing noted in these cases. My clinical experience with Gilson's Sore Throat Cure has proved to tee its value and I can heartily recommend it to all as a safe and reliable preparation for the disease it is. recommended. W. M. LINE, M. D. Grad. L. M. C. '93. Address all orders to Mrs. J. S. Gilson, - Aurora, Neb The Clearing Sale Of HOUSE fMNISHINGS At the Auditorium Con tinues. Have you been There? Miller & Paine. OC2COTOCCK2CCCOCCOCCCCOCCOOOOOCOOCOCCCOCCCCOCCOCOCCXX:OCCOCCOCOCCOCCOQCCCCOCOOCO DOWIE LOSES ZION FOUNDER OF THE CITY DECLAR ED NOT TO BE OWNER. HELD CHURCH PROPERTY IN TRUST Federal Judge Landis, at Chicago, Ren ders Decision Declaring For People Who Contributed Other News. Neither John Alexander Dowie, founder, nor Wilbur Glen Voliva, pres ent general overseer, is given the property estimated to be worth from $12,000,000 to $21,000,000 in the deci sion handed down July 27 by Judge K. M. Landis of the United States cir cuit court, at Chicago, of the Zion City case. Instead Judge Landis declared Zion City a trust estate, named John G. Hately, member of the Chicago borad of trade, receiver of the property and ordered the holding of an election September 18, when the people of the Christian Catholic Apostolic church in Zion City shall choose their overseer. Judge Landis will decide later what compensation Dowie will be allowed for his past service. The nub of the court's decision is in the ruling that contributions of property and money given Dowie was in trust. Judge Lan dis declared the conveyance of the Zion City property to Voliva under power of attorney, to John Alexander Granger, to be void. Judge Landis quoted from writings of Dowie to show that the latter had always regarded the property of his church as a trust. The adjudication in the bankruptcy proceedings against Dowie was also set aside, so that pend ing litigation against Dowie may auto matically be restrained until the entire litigation is ended. Receiver Hately's bond of $25,000 was approved by the court and he went immediately to Zion City and assumed charge of the property. The court refused to appoint Alexan der Granger receiver for the reason that Granger made a vow recognizing Dowie as "a messenger of the cove nant, the prophet foretold by Moses, and 'Elijah and Restorer'," to which vow "all family ties and obligations and all relations to human govern ments shall be held subordinate." The court said he was not obliged to re pose confidence in a man so constitu ted that, living in this republic, he would serenely vow his readiness at all times to abandon his family and be tray his country. The court ordered an election on the third Tuesday in September of a gen eral overseer, all members of the church residing in Zion City, male and female, to have one vote. He an nounced that suitable provision would be made for Dowie on account of his services as trustee. SCHEDULES MUST BE CHANGED. Chairman of Commerce Commission Directs Letter to Railroads. Chairman Martin Knapp of the inter state commerce commission, on behalf of the commission has dictated to all railroad companies and corporations of the United States a letter calling their attention to section 6 of the recently enacted railroad freight law. The sec tion provides that every common car rier subject to the provisions of the act shall file with the commission' and keep open to the public for inspection schedules "showing all the rates, fares and charges for transportation be tween points on the route of any other carrier by railroad, pipe line or by wa ter when a through route and joint rate have been established." Chairman Knapp said, in his letter, that "it is manifest that existing sched ules must be changed or amended to bring them into full compliance with the provisions of the law above set forth." After quoting what changes should be made, the letter concludes: "The commisison is of the opinion that this duty should rest primarily with the carriers themselves, in view of their liability to forfeitures and penalties in cases of failure to comply with the mandatory requirements of the sixth section. The commission will, however, cordially co-operate with representatives of the cariers and will freely discuss with them all pertinent questions which in this connection may arise, reserving always its right to make at such times as appear neces sary any general or special order or orders within the scope of its author ity." Find a Headless Body. Much excitement prevails at Leav ittsburg, O., as a result of the finding of the headless body of a man in a berry patch. The head was later found in a nearby hay field. Both body and head were badly decom posed. In the pockets were found let ters showing that the man was Albert Kennedy of Ellis, Mo. He had recently been living at Mantua, where a brother now resides. Kennedy is known to have had $300 just before his death. Only 75 cents and a silver watch were found in the pockets of the dead man. SOME IMMIGRATION FIGURES. Tide Toward United States Greater Than Ever Before. Revised figures indicate that the im migration to this country during the fiscal year ending June 30 last, was 73,574 greater than it was during the fiscal year of 1905. The immigration during the past year aggregated 1,100, 073 against 1,026,499 for the previous year. It Is notable that the class of immigrants was not so high as in many previous years, most of them coming from Austria-Hungary, Russia and Italy. During the year just passed, 12,433 persons were debarred, for various causes, principally disease of some sort. During the year seventeen aliens imported for immoral purposes were arrested and deported. , . Commissioner Sargent says every ef fort is being made to break up fhe "white slave" traffic. HUSBAND USES SHOTGUN. Mortally Wounds Man Who Invaded Sanctity of His Home. At Hastings, Neb.) at a quarter past midnight July 29, Barney Pierson, horse trader shot W. R. McGulla,' as the latter was standing at the tele phone in Pierson's home. Pierson fired from the outside and through a window. McCulla dropped to the floor for an instant, but before Mrs. Pierson, who was standing by the side of Mc Culla with her arm resting on the side board, could recover her presence of mind, the wounded man had regained his feet and hurried out of the front door. Not thinking that he was so ssrious ly wounded and wishing to reach his home on West Seventh street, about fifteen blocks distant, without being detected, McCulla started hurriedly west on Fifth street, leaving pools of blood that streamed down his pants leg in his footprints on the sidewalk.. Reaching the residence of M. A. Hartigan, two blocks to the west, he sank from exhaustion on the front porch and called for assistance. Mr. Hartigan notified , Dr. Artz by tele phone and quickly as possible the wounded man was taken to the doc tor's office. An immediate operation was found necessary and Dr. Artz with the as sistance of Dr. Schaufelberger, re moved fifty-four shot from the abdo men of McCulla, and all that was pos sible was done to give him temporary relief. The physicians have no hope, however, of saving his life and say that he has only one chance in a hun dred of recovery. Pierson was supposed to be out of town, and thinking the coast was clear McCulla, who was the cause of a sepa ration in the Pierson home a few months ago, felt safe in making a visit to the place. The ruse worked to per fection and Pierson, who had quietly returned to the city, found material evidence of the fact he had not been mistaken in his suspicions. Just before going to his home, Pier son went to the home of his pastor and had him go along in order to show him evidence of his domestic trouble. Pierson is" in custody, but will make no statement in regard to the tragedy. AN ATTACK OF HYDROPHOBIA. Pittsburger While Suffering From It Bites Three Men. Snapping and snarling like a dog and rolling and writhing on the ground while suffering from an acute attack of hydrophobia, William Garrison of Pittsburg, Penn., bit three men before being gotten under control. The names: Policeman C. J. Grimes, Wag onman Robert Helmes, Walter Owens, a citizen. The stricken ! man was re moved to the city hospital where he informed the attendants that he had been attacked last week by a mad dog. The Caney Valley Co-operative Gas and Oil Co. brought in another gas well at Caney and G. W. Connelly brought in a 40,000,000 well just north of the famous burning gasser. v -