CENTRAL LABOR UNION
HOLDS FIRST MEETING IN THE
NEW LABOR TEMPLE.
Receives Communication From Retail
Orocera and Will Meet Them In
! , .., Important Conference.
The Central Labor Union met last
Tuesday evening, and had the pleas
ure of deliberating In Hall No. 3 of
tha Labor Temple. While the fur
nishings were not complete, there was
eating capacity for all, and the light
ing was brilliant. The attendance was
the largest tor many months, showing
that the Temple Is going to be a draw
ing proposition tor all the unions.
: Delegate Quick called attention to
the proposition to have letter boxes
attached to street cars, and said the
Carpenters' Union would oppose it.
Rev. Mr. Zenor ratner favored the
plan until he learned the reason why
organized labor opposed It, and then
admitted that the opposition was
soundly based. It was generally de
clared that under Postmaster Slzer
Lincoln had an almost Ideal mail de
Uvery and collection system, and the
central body had no hesitancy in giv
ing Mr.' Sixer the credit. But the cen
tral body . was opposed to the street
car collection of mall, and for obvious
reasons. It was also broadly stated
that the Traction company was in
clined to push the agitation in order to
divert the public mind from present
conditions. A committee was appoint
ed to draft resolutions clearly ex
plaining why the trades unionists
were opposed to the plan.
It was decided that after January
1 the central body would change Its
meeting nights to the second and
fourth Fridays in the month, and that
from and after the second Friday In
January the meetings would be in
Hall No. 1 of the Temple. The last
meeting of the present year will be
held on Tuesday, December 28, in Hall
No. 8.
X communication was received from
the Retail Grocers' and Butchers' As
sociation. It seems that the associa
tlon Is laboring under the impression
that the central body as a body is op
posed to the proposition to impose a
license of $100 a year on itinerant
peddlers. The central body has taken
no action on this matter, but after
listening to the communication from
the association appointed a committee
consisting of Messrs. Quick, Zenor and
Maupin to confer with that body at
the earliest practicable moment. The
communication from the Retail Gro
cers' and Butchers' Association was as
follows:
"Lincoln, Nebr., December 14. To
the Lincoln Central Labor Union: We
have been informed that on account
Of a certain petition now before the
license committee of the city council,
requesting the favorable considera
tion by that body of a proposition to
Increase the 'tramp peddler' license
from $16 to 1100 a year, payable annu-
etfly, some of your members have
criticised our action on this matter.
"Believing your members to be hon
est, broad-minded men, and men who
are ready to do what is best for the
greatest number of people at all times,
we take the liberty of explaining to
you our position so that we may not
be misunderstood.
' "What the Retail Grocers' and
Butchers Association requests of the
City council Is this: That the license
be raised from $15 to $100 a year, and
for the following reasons first, to
keep out the tramp peddler who comes
In here for a day or two, or for a week
or two, and then drops out of sight
Second, the man who takes out a li
cense becomes a citizen of Lincoln,
the same as you or us, and Is in busi
ness the same as we are. Third, if a
member of your family buys potatoes
or apples, or any other merchandise,
from a tramp peddler, and after the
peddler has gone you find your pota
toes or apples short measure, or that
the potatoes have been frost-bitten,
how are you going to have the wrong
righted T Fourth, the man who pays a
license of $100 becomes a Lincoln clti
sen, and he would no more dare go to
your homes and give short weight or
measure man any rename grocer
would, and if he did so the peddler or
grocer could be found and you would
have recourse. Fifth, the retail gro
cers and butchers are not trying to
combine In order to raise prices. Any
Of your members are welcome to at
tend any of our meetings at any time.
At these meetings the question of
prices is never mentioned, and never
. Will be. Sixth, the retail grocers and
butchers are not trying to stop, or re
questing the stopping, of peddling.
They are asking for a raising of the
Standard of peddlers.
"Believing you gentlemen, after un
derstanding our position on this mat
ter, will take hold and help us to get
favorable action from the city coun
cil, we remain, yours very truly.
, "LINCOLN RETAIL GROCERS &
. BUTCHERS' ASSOCIATION."
A committee was appointed to look
Into the matter of unfair printing done
' for the state, this committee to act in
conjunction with and under the dlrec-
tlon of a similar committee from the
Typographical Union.
Under "conditions of trade" some
cheering reports were made, showing
that despite weather conditions work
was good in almost all lines.
STANDING BY HOME WORKERS.
A Little Lesson That 8ome Lincoln
Men Could Profit By.
The following from the Cedar Rap
ids, la., Tribune ouught to be of inter
est to a lot of Lincoln people, espe
cially to some business men. It tells
an Interesting story of loyalty to home
institutions, and that kind of loyalty
Is sadly In need of a tonic in this
man's town. The Tribune says:
"The Des Moines Bridge and Iron
company is one of the most notorious
unfair concerns in the country, and
their hatred of union labor is ex
pressed at every opportunity. It is
therefore with pleasure that any con
tract lost by this concern is hailed by us
who believe in that for which united
labor stands. By some unknown meth
od this crowd from Des Moines se
cured a large contract from the elec
tric light and power company of this
city, but when the matter was laid be
fore Bill Dows and Ike Smith by a del
egation from the Structural Iron Work
ers, headed by Harry White, these two
gentlemen promptly canceled the con
tract and gave the work to the Han-sell-Elcock
company, a strictly union
concern, who have agreed to give em
ployment to the local mechanics who
spend what they earn among local
merchants and occasionally purchase
tickets on the Interurban. This action
following so closely upon that of Mr.
Warriner who chased the same firm
and prevented their erection of his
new building upon Third avenue west
may have a good effect. At least it
will keep many a hard earned dollar
in circulation in this city where it is
earned."
HONORS PRESIDENT BERRY.
Chicago Pressman Pays Tribute to
Head of Its International.
Some months ago a Chicago unionist
attracted attention by dedicating his
child at its baptism to the cause of or
ganized labor. Now comes another
zealous trades unionist who names his
child In honor of the president of his
international union. Charles B. Crow
ley has named his youngest son
George Leonard, in honor of President
George L. Berry, of the International
Pressmen's Union. Mr. Crowley was
appointed an organizer of this unton
two years ago and is now a candidate
for secretary and treasurer In the
referendum election boon to be he'.d
by It
Alec Weckesser is out of 'town for
a few weeks, just sort o' rusticating
around for the benefit of his health.
He is missed' from both the Labor
Temple board and the central body.
Billy King' occupied a front seat the
opening night of the Johnson-Ketchell
pictures and gave as his expert opln-
on tnat Johnson wasn t half trying.
Billy says the "big smoke" will get
his'n when he gets into the square
ring with Jeff.
The press feeders of San Francisco
are asking for an increase and have
submitted ample reasons why they
shouldhave.it
THE CHRISTMAS WAGEWORKER.
Here It Is, and We Feel Rather Proud
i of Its Appearance.
; Here Is the Christmas Wageworker,
and we are quite sure you will pardon
us If we feel rather proud of it. It is
union made from cover . to center
that Is, all the work thereon was done
by union men. We hope the paper is
union made, but we don't know.
All the mechanical work was done
in the office of the Western Newspaper
Union, where The Wageworker has
been printed for almost six years.
Good bunch of mechanics there com
positors, stereotypes, pressmen and
press feeders. Time and again The
Wageworker has acknowledged the
good work and- the kindly offices of
the W. N. U. force, and it is glad to
do so again on this occasion. Because
of their kindly interest this issue is
out on time, looking as pretty as a pic
ture and feeling as happy as a boy
with his first pair of boots.
AMONG THE PRINTERS.
Superintendent Deacon Again on the
Carpet for Old Cause.
The Pueblo Industrial Review of
last week contained the following ar
ticle that will be of interest to the
union printers of Lincoln:
"The management of the Union
Printers' Home was on the carpet at
Label League meeting last Friday
night The delegates from the Bakers'
union brought In a complaint 'that the
superintendent was employing a non
union baker and that the union scale
of wages was not being paid.' The fur
ther charge was made that one of
their members had paid $2.50 for the
position at a Denver private employ
ment office, when the order could
just as well been sent to the Bakers'
union, etc. The delegates from the lo-
cat Typographical union took part in
the discussion that followed and stated
that they, and the union printers at
large, were paying their regular
ly assessments to support the Home, !
and it was certainly their wish that
nothing but union people should be
employed there in doing work .unions
claimed jurisdiction over, such as en
gineers, bakers, cooks, etc., but that
the matter of engaging the employes
was in the hands of Superintendent
Deacon. The matter ended with the
secretary being instructed to communi
cate with, Mr. Deacon and the trustees
of the Home with instructions to tell
them that the League and organized
labor in general insisted on the Home
employing union people in the places
that craft unions claimed jurisdiction
over.
From various sources comes the in
teresting Information that President
Lynch is going to have some real op
position for re-election. And it is not
going to be another Hudspeth fiasco,
either. -Edward Wright of Chicago is
being touted as a candidate and is
known to have considerable strength
in certain quarters. Wright made A
half-hearted bluff at a candidacy sev
eral years ago, but somehow or other
he didn't go through with it J. J.
Dirks of St. Louis would like to take a
try for the first vice-presidency. The
Los Angeles situation is bound to cut
a big figure in the campaign. Just
now the executive council is making
against certain Los Angeles members
the same charges that. Shelby Smith
was hung upon at Toronto five years
ago the charge of "giving aid and
comfort to the enemy." Maybe the
Los Angeles boys will file- some
charges. They might quote in extensio
the charges preferred by the executive
council against Smith.
Locally work continues on the bum
mer, everybody being at work who
really wants to work. The Christmas
rush began early and is setting a live
ly pace.
BUT HE SUPPORTED TAFT.
Edward A. Moseley Stande Up For Or
ganized Labor Steadily.
Washington, Dec. 14. Edward A.
Moseley, secretary of the interstate
commerce commission, is the most
devoted union labor man in the public
service. The charge is constantly
made by non-union people that Mose
ley will have none but union men in
the division of safety , appliance in
spectors, of which he is the head; and
Moseley always admits the charge
and defends his position and he al
ways carries his point, too.
Moseley is credited with having a
big share of influence in convincing
the railroad voters that Taft deserved
their support The other day he went
to the white house to see the presi
dent, and on leaving a friend asked
after his health.
"Never better," replied Moseley.
"You were mighty sick about two
years ago,' observed the friend, "but
seem to be better than ever now,"
"Yes," replied the secretary, "I am
a firm believer in the brotherhood or
man and in all good works, and no
malicious animal magnetism ever gets
action on me." ,
"Urn, yes," replied his friend, "but
I guess you're a still more devoted be
liever in the brotherhood of locomo
tive enginers."
FOR WORKING WOMEN.
Mrs. Valesh Will Initiate a Strenuous
Campaign In New York.
Mrs. Eva McDonald Valesh, assis
tant editor of the American Federa
tionist, the . official magazine of the
American Federation of Labor, has
resigned from that position, and will
remove to New York City. Mrs. Val
esh has been with the American Fed
eration 1st for the past eight years and
has been closely identified with Presi
dent Gompers in his work. She is
going to New York to enter a some
what wider field of lecturing and
writing for the labor movement, more
especially In ' the explanation to the
general public of the aims and ob
jects of the trade union movement,
Mrs. Valesh will also resume her let
ters to labor journals dealing with
live industrial questions. Her address
in New York will be 23 West 44th
street
Mrs. Valesh has for many years
been known as a writer and speaker
on labor topics, more especially those
connected with women and child labor,
She expects to initiate in New York
a strenuous campaign for the organi
zation of working women. Mrs. Valesh
retains her commission as a general
organizer of the American Federation
of Labor.
A SPLENDID SHOWING.
Postmaster Slzer Hae Figures to Show
Lincoln'e Prosperity.
Postmaster Slzer has the figures to
show that Lincoln ' Is enjoying con
stantly increasing prosperity. The
postal receipts of a city are a good in
dex of Its volume of business, and
Postmaster Slzer submits a compara
tive statement showing that the Lin
coln postoffice business in November,
To Y o u
You follow the judgment of the experienced when you shop at "The Big Gift
Store" for here is shown the good of all that is new for gift purposes. Whether your
gift will be "just a gift" and impress the recipient as such, or carry to him or her
the sincere Christmas expression of your regard, it entirely a matter of where your
gift comes from. Understand, please, that it is not the money-value of your gift, but
the thought and respect you display in seeking only beautiful gift-things of absolutely
known Quality for the very gift to be permanently appreciated. The name Tucker
on any gift signifies the quality you Intend. Whatever the price, at Tucker's, the qual
ity is dependable.
IF THE FRIEND IS A BACHELOR, WE SUGGEST
Signet Rings, $4.50 to $25.00.
Corkscrews, $2.50 to $10.00.
Cigar Cutters, $1.50 to $5.00.
Tie Clasps, $1.00 to $5.00.
Link Buttons, $1.00 to $50.00.
Pearl Studs, set of 3, $15.00 to $25.00.
Scarf Pins, $1.50 to $100.00.-
Umbrellas, $5.00 to $25.00,
Cigarette Cases (Silver), $5.00 to $20.
Match Boxes, $1.50 to $5.00.
Pocket Knives (Silver), $3.00 to $5.00.
Pocket Files, 75c to $2.00.
Pencils, $1.50 to $3.50.
Lorgnettes, $5.75 and up.
Guard Chains, $3.50 to $25.00.
Lockets, $2.00 to $50.00.
Opera Glasses, $4.00 to $30.00.
Hat Pin Holders, $2.25 to $3.00.
Puff Boxes, $2.50 to $20.00.
Salve Boxes, $1.25 to $3.00
Tooth Powder Boxes, $2.25 to $3.00.
Talcum Boxes, $1.25 to $3.00.
Nail Files, 75c to $2.50.
Nail Polishers, $1.75 to $7.50.
Cloth Brushes, $3.75 to $9.00.
Hair Brush and Comb, $5.00 to $12.00.
Manicure Scissors, $1.25 to $3.00.
Sewing Sets, $1.50 to $12.00.
Manicure Sets. $6.00 to $35.00.
Bodkin Sets (Silver), $1.25 to $3.50.
Picture Frames, $2.50 to $10.00.
Gold Clocks, $2.50 to $25.00. v
Candelabras, $4.00 to $15.00.
c. . TUdKEB THE
Jeweler
(jive a Useful GPiesent
HOLIDAY GOODS ON SPECIAL EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT
Perhaps you desire to give, much better presents than you feel financially able to.- Here
our credit givingptan will prove especially desirable. We'll help you to present gifts that
are practical and gifts that are lasting. You can buy anything you desire to present to
your friends and relatives and it will be delivered at any time you state and you can pay .
for the goods on our, most convenient plan of small weekly payments. We are making
a special exhibit of useful holiday goods throughout our store. - Only six more shopping
days don't delay.
1
Robertson Furniture Co.
1450-1454 O Street
1909, increased 24 per cent over the
business during the same month of
1908. The increase was $5,486.38.
And this is a good place to make
mention of the fact that the Lincoln
postoffice is now equipped with the
best force in all its history. This state
ment means nothing derogatory of for
mer postmasters, for the efficiency of
any postoffice must constantly increase
or the Washington officials will want
to know why. To Postmaster Sizer,
and everyone of his .staff, The Wage
worker wishes a Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year.
OPEN FOR BUSINESS.
Temple Cigar Store Now Ready to
Supply Your Union Wants.
The Labor Temple cigar stand is
now open for business, and it has on
hand a fine line of union-made cigars,
and smoking and chewing tobacco. On
your life do not ask the man behind
the show case for "scab" tobacco of
any brand. Only union made articles
in the tobacco line are allowed on
sale. The stock of candy may not be
union made, but it la at least "Lin
T he Undecided!
Jewel Boxes, $2.25 to $8.00.
Military Brushes, pair, $4.00 to $12.00.
Cloth Brushes, $2.00 to $9.00.
Opera Glasses, $4.00 to $30.00.
Diamond Rings, $20.00 to $500.00.
Decanters, $4.00 to $25.00. ,
Flasks, $4.00 to $20.00.
Card Cases, $1.00 to $5.00.
Lockets (Gold), $6.00 to $40.00.
Shaving Brushes (Silver), $2.25 to $5.
Watches, $5.00 to $100.00.
Fobs, $2.50 to $45.00.
Steins, $2.00 to $15.00.
THESE WOULD DELIGHT A WOMAN
Chocolate Sets, $8.00 to $25.00.
Cologne Bottles, $1.25 to $15.00.
Jewel Boxes, $2.25 to $15.00. i
Silver Pencils, 25c to $3.00.
Back Combs (Gold), $7.50 to $10.00.
Bracelets, $2.50 to $40.00.
Rings, $1.50 to $25.00.
Diamond Rings, $10.00 to $500.00.
Brooches, $1.50 to $150.00.
Card Cases, $1.50 to $12.00.
Beauty Pins, 50o to $15.00.
Umbrellas, $5.00 to $15.00.
Toilet Sets (Silver). $5.00 to $40.00.
Pendants, $5.00 to $50.00. -
Necklaces, $2.50 and up.
Belt Buckles, $2.50 to $10.00.
Hat Pins, 25c to $5.00.
Chain Bags, $4.50 to $15.00.
Watches, $5.00 to $100.00.
Cut Glass Vases, $2.50 to $25.00.
BIG GIFT STORE s. s. sheah
1123 o st. Optician
P ' : ular Stoves and
Ranges are the best.
$1 A WEEK
Center Tables make
good Xmas Presents
$1.25 and up.
SEE THEM
coln made," and that helps a lot
Wives of union men who may wish
to buy hubby a box of Christmas ' ci
gars should confer with the manager
of the Temple "Smokery." Hubby will
doubly appreciate the smokes if wifey
buys them at the Labor Temple.
TIME TO CHANGE.
Local Charity Organization Run Too
Much on Machine Methods.
On several occasions The Wage
worker has heard complaints concern
ing the conduct of the local charity or
ganization, and once or twice it has
called attention to what it deems alto
gether too much red tape about the
way aid is extended the needy. - Doubt
less you have heard of the '
"Organized charity, skimped and Iced,
In the name of a cautious, statistical
Christ 'I
There seems to be altogether too
much of that sort of thing about the
Lincoln Charity Organization presided
over by Mr. Prevey. The State Capital
pays its respects to the organization
in the following language, which The
Wageworker endorses:
SUGGESTION
COLUMN
Cut Glass .
3-piece Toilet Set
7-piece
Manicuring 8et
Necklaces
Brooches ,
Shopping Bags
Umbrellas
Combs
Bracelets
Hat Pine
Opera Glasses -
Ringe
' Bar Pins
Jewel Boxes
Picard China
Mirrors
Cuff Buttons
Fobs
. Chimney Clocks
, . Silverware
Vases 1
Candelabra ;.
"In the affairs of the local charity or
ganization there Is entirely too much
red tape before relieving actual cases
of need, and too much parade of fur
nishing sleeping places for tramps.
"Think of a woman In pressing need
of groceries, and with a sick husband
to nurse, being compelled to 'make a
skirt, a child's apron, two dress
aprons, a big kitchen apron,' under the
direction of the charity officer, before
receiving the needed food.'
"Charity, forsooth! If an organiza
tion officer had to wait on the cashing
of a salary voucher as long as that
hungry woman had to toil and wait on
such devilish charity it would break
his heart ' ,
"The report of this case Is found in
the morning papers and therefore
must be correct'
The Star is very unkind to furnish
the figures showing that Senator
Burkett is 49 per cent LaPollette
and BOH per cent Aldrich. By fur
nishing the figures the Star has made
it difficult for our esteemed senior
senator to balance much longer on the
top rail of the g. o. p. fence. 1
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