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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, JANUARY 1, 1910
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LINCOLN'S HEW LABOR TEMPLE THROWS WIDE ITS
Homo of Workers Shown With Pride to
Frionds and Neighbors
The Lincoln Labor Temple was
formally . opened to the public on
Wednesday evening. December 29.
Aside front social features, there was
no attempt made at a formal dedica
tion, and there were no speeches, no
formal exercises nothing but just
"open house," In which every one had
an equal part.
For a week a lively bunch of en
thusiasts have been hustling day and
night to get the Temple in readiness
for the opening, and it is due to their
efTorts that things were in such fine
shape. The chief regret was that the
opera chairs that are to seat the halls
were not on hand in time to be placed.
Two hundred and fifty of these chairs
have been ordered and are expected
to arrive any time, and when they
are in place the halls will be in per
manent condition.
WTille the guests of the evening
wire coming and going Thornburg's
orchestra held forth in Hall No. 1 and
discoursed sweet imubIc. The mem
bers of this orchestra good union
men all donated their services in or
der to make the opening as great a
Miccess as possible.
In the big store room on the ground
Boor Jacobs' union orchestra furnished
the music that set the feet of the
dancers to tripping, and this part of
the even inn's festivities was enjoyed
by a large number. Director Jacobs,
who carries two union cards lather
i i i ,, tho Borvicect of
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this orchestra with the consent of its
members.
It che "Smokery" the largest crowd
collected, because In the rear end of
the pool room a committee from Capi
tal Auxlllury No. 11 . presided over
the refreshment tables, serving sand
wiches and coffee to the coming and
going guests. The Auxiliary was
given charge of this part of the work
nj it la under ereat obligations to
Mrs. G. A. Walker for her valuable
assistance. The ladles who presided
over the refreshment tables were
Meailamcs Hebbard. Rlghter, Wolfe,
Bustard. Maupin, Ihringer and Walker.
Ham sandwiches and pickles were
served in profusion, and real coffee
the kind that lets you know what it
is while it is going down was served.
Judging by the constant throngs about
the tables, it was very evident that
this feature of the evening was thor
oughly enjoyed.
Over In the store room, which was
prepared for the dancers, the Elec
trical Workers had been busy, and
although the room is far from com
pletion they get it into good shape.
Thoy run a row of flags on the cell
ing the length of the room, and at
the end of each flag, 140 in number,
was an electric light. The seating ar
rangements were primitive for the
pimple reason that up till the last
minute the directors expected to have
the opera chairs Installed. But they
did not came, so resort was had to
boards placed on nail kegs. But no
one gave thought to this as they were
too busy dancing to the music fur
nished by Jacobs' orchestra.
As the arriving guests approached
the Temple their eyes were greeted
by a handsome electric sign, "Labor
Temple." There are 200 lights In this
sign, and it Is one of the handsomest
In the entire city. It Is only just to
say that the Electrical Workers put
In a lot of overtime getting this sign
ready, and It was placed in front of
the Teau'e just in time to connect
up with the "juice" and furnish light
for the opening.
An observing union man made a
great discovery as he approached the
Temple from O street. He noticed a
sign at the corner of Eleventh and P
which says "Capital," and just a little
rurther north another one that says
"Labor," and this led him to remark
that there were visible signs that capi
tal and labor were getting closer to
gether in Lincoln.
When the guests arrived at the Tem
ple they were met by the directors
and shown over the building, and the
words of commendation and congratu
lation they heard were enough to ex
plain why they all appeared so proud.
It la not too much to say that even
un'on men who have been watching
the progress of the Temple were
astonished , at . the result of the work
that has been done. And when the
business men and there were many
of them present looked through the
pretty halls and noted the arrange
ments that had been made for the
comfort and convenience of the wage
earner?, weir congratulations were
many and hearty.' They were a unit
In declaring that no better investment
had ever been made in Lincoln. By
this they did not mean wholly a finan
cial investment. They meant that the
Temple would be a great factor in the
social and industrial life of the com
munity. The principal "show room" of the
Temple was Hall No. 4, which will
always be known as the "Directors'
Room." Capital Auxiliary No. 11 un
dertook the work of furnishing this
room, which is equivalent to saying
that it is furnished with taste. A
handsome library table seven feet
long adorns the center of the room,
and around it twelve handsome chairs
are grouped. The furniture is of
waxed oak. Upon the floor is a hand
some oriental rug, and the charter of
Capital Auxiliary adorns the south
wall. In rexognitlon of the services
of the Auxiliary, the directors have
tendered that "organization the free
use of the hall for all of the organiza
tion's meetings.
Hall No. 2 is, thus far, the room
most sought after, and as a result its
walls are adorned With, charters a4i Bhpa,y.pi),ter . ' by trade, but
banners galore.
After the guests were shown through
the building they were escorted to the
refreshment tables and turned over
to the ladles there in charge. After
satisfying the inner man--or woman,'
as the case might be the guests were
free to mingle with one another and
enjoy a social hour. , The - throngs- be
gan arriving before 8 o'clock, and it
was long after midnight ere the last
guest departed. During the evening
a number of autos were noticed in
front of the Temple, showing that
business and professional men were
interested in the enterprise.
One of the most - welcome delega
tions entertained was made up of min
isters and Y. M. C. A. workers, and
especial pains were taken to acquaint
them thoroughly with the plans of the
Temple association. These men were
a unit in declaring it is a work that
should have the hearty co-operation of
all who are interested in the better
ment of social and Industrial condi
tions. President Selleck of the Commercial
Club, and a leading spirit in the T. M.
C. A., spent an hour looking around
the building and talking with the
unionists, and he was enthusiastic
over the work. "This means more
to Lincoln than any of us can fully
realize now," he said. "I want, to see
this Temple flourish, and you may
count on me to lend every assistance
in my power to push the work that
you men have inaugurated. It is one
of the biggest things Lincoln has ever
seen, and nothing is more deserving
of success."
Rev. Charles M. Shepard, pastor of
the First Congregational church, was
another Interested visitor. Rev. Mr.
never having worked in a city where
there was a union, he never became
a member, but one has only to talk
with him a minute or two on indus
trial topics to see where his sympa
thies lie. He has a brother who is a
working member of "Blx Six" in New
York, i "This is a splendid thing," said
Rev.':MT."9hepard, ..''and deserves the
support of every man and woman who
is Interested in the moral and social
uplift The union men and women of
this community have done themselves
proud,, and they deserve the heartiest
encouragement. Things like this will
do more to further fellowship and
brotherly love than almost any other
agency. I want to have some part in
this good work."
Secretary Main of the Y. M. C. A.
just stood around and got his eyes
full before he had a word to say. And
even then he found it difficult to find
words to express his delight. "Say,
boys, this is simply fine, magnificent!
I thought I knew something about
what you were doing, but this is far
beyond anything I expected to see.
This is going to 'mean more for Lin
coln than anybody ever dreamed
when the movement was inaugurated.
I couldn't express all I think without
making a speech an hour long, so
you'll have to excuse me and let me
just wander around and soak some
more of It into my system. It is fine!"
A number of the business men who
generously came to the front and
helped the unionists make the initial
payments on the Temple dropped in
during the course of the evening, and
each one expressed pride in the fact
that they had been given an oppor
tunity to have a part in the good work.
"You men have builded better than
A Thousand People
To the Bis
you knew," said one of the business
men. ' . .
It filled with rejoicing the souls of
the men who have taken the lead in
making the Temple a fact to hear, the
good words spoken for the great en
terprise. It repaid them for all their
sacrifices of time and money in get
ting the project on its feet, and from
now on the management will work
with even greater zeal. '. .
Temple Notes.
The' proudest man In Lincoln Wed
nesday night was Manager Rudy, who
looks after the Temple. : And he had
every right to be proud, for he has
been knocking the eight-hour day rule
to smithereens for the past month, get
ting things in shape for the opening.
President Sam Chaplin flew around
like a chicken with Its head cut off.
He came as near being in six places
at once as any man could. He is
pretty tired as a result of his efforts,
but says he Is still able to put his
official signature to stock certificates.
President Perrin of the Iowa-Nebraska
Council of the Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers, is in Lincoln and
was present at the opening. He took
as much interest in making the social
a success as he could have taken had
he been a Lincolnite. He hasn't got
a pipe yet, but he still has hopes.
Just because there was a formal
opening Wednesday night is no sign
that you are not welcome at the Tem
ple any time. The public is invited
Labor Temple Rules
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You are expected to conduct yourself therein iust as vou
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The use of intoxicationg liquor or beer is absolutely forbidden upon these premises.
Gambling, swearing, betting no matter in what form--will not be tolerated.
Loud, boisterous or profane language is forbidden.
Scuffling, wrestling or boxing is forbidden, save when a union may offer boxing or
wrestling matches as a form of amusement.
Anyone who mars, defaces or injures the property of the Labor Temple Association
in any way whatsoever will be compelled to make restitution, on penalty of
prosecution for destruction or property.
Good health and decency require that cuspidors by thoso who expectorate. Spitting
upon the floor is forbidden, and if persisted in will bar the offender forever from
the Temple.
Any one entering the Temple in an intoxicated condition will be politely requested to
withdraw. If necessary the police will be called.
Please do not lean your heads against the walls.
Please do not tip chairs back against the wall.
This is not a place wherein obscene stories are in order.
All "backcapping" sessions must be held out in the street, preferably in the next block.
Books belonging to the Temple Library may not be removed from the building unless
a sufficient deposit is made with the manager. The manager is empowered to
designate the size of the deposit. Books retained more than ten days will subject
the offender to a forfeiture of deposit.
Borrowers will be required to pay for all damages done to books while in their
possession.
Cutting or marring the magazines and newspapers is forbidden.
The House Committee asks the co-operation of all in its efforts to keep the Temple
clean, orderly and a fit place for men and women to congregate.
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Enterprise
Everybody had- com Dltmen tarv
words for the Auxiliary Room.
The lighting of the Temple called
out hearty commendation from all die
guests. Labor Temple is the best
lighted building In Lincoln.
to visit and inspect the building at
any convenient hour. The .unionists
are so proud of it that they are willing,
to sit up nights In order to show visi
tors around.
"Meet me at the Labor Temple"
ought to become a familiar phrase
among the. unionists of this com
munity. .
The Temple association has a
freight elevator that may be purchased
at a reasonable price. Ask Managei
Rudy about It, ' ,
The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Lincoln Labor
Temple Building Association will be
held at the-Temple at o'clock, Tues
day evening, January 4. Annual elec
tion. The Wageworker office is at ; the
Temple now. Auto phone 2672. . If
the business manager of The Wage
worker is not there, leave your sub
scription with Manager Rudy. News
items will be gladly received.
Union men ought to buy their union
made tobacco at the Temple "Smok
ery." Every purchase helps boost the
Temple.
There was other music than that
furnished by the orchestra Wednes
day evening. The cash register kept
up a merry tune all the time.
Several of the visltine
initiated into the mysteries of the
game of pool.
A revival of unionism is expected to
follow as a result of the opening of
the Temple.
Director Fred Ihrincer dIsannointH
his fellow directors. He promised to
be there arrayed in the glories of a
swallow-tail suit, and he failed to
make good. At the next meeting of
the directors he will be subiecti tn.
a heavy fine.
'We've just got to have that third
story the first thing in the spring,"
was a common remark. We'll h.
the third story if you'll do your part.
ouares m tne Temple Association are
selling at $1 each, and are worth more.
Come on, boys.
PREGNANT WITH FREEDOM.
Nations of Earth Ready to Give new
Birth to Liberty.
The unrest, the discontent. th rir.
olutions, the Teachings out of the na
tions, tee social conflicts of twentieth
century man what are they but Na
ture labor pains preceding " a new
birth of Freedom? Here, there, everv-
where the nations and peoples of the
earth are making ready for the com
ing of the infant; they are. preparing
the way of the Lord,, which, is the
Dread giver." They are making ready
lor the Prince of Peace. Equality of
opportunity is the "bread giver."; The
democracy of Brotherhood is the
Prince of Peace, of which Justice is
the Father. No child Is born into this
world without pain, travel!, agonies of
the mother. The nations of tile earth
are pregnant with Freedom, and tbo
lords of privilege can-Mt prevent the
inevitable birth. "For thus saith Die
Lord of Hosts: 'And I will take all
nations, and the desire o all nations
shall come; and I will lill this house
with glory.' " Chicago Public.
GOOD FOR MRS. BELMONT.
Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont has taken up
the cause of the striking shirt waist
makers in New York in earnest and
striking shirtwaist makers of New
York have an able champion,
will back their fight against the sweat
shops with her wealth. Her earnest
ness in the cause of these girls was
shown when she went to the night
court and signed bail for three young
women who had been arested for act
ing as strike pickets. Mrs. Belmont
gave her $400,000 residence as security
for the bond. She said the house had
a $10,000 mortgage on it and that she
had borrowed the money to help the
strikers. ' .