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About The Wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-???? | View Entire Issue (May 13, 1910)
fHE WAGEWORKER. By Wageworker Publishing Co. Will M. Maupin - - Editor W. P. Hogard - - Manager Entered as Mcond-clau matter April 21, 1904, t tk portofficeat Lincoln, Neb., under the Act of Congress of March 3rd, 1879. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES In view of a lot of things that have been said about the Fraternal Order of Eagles, it might be well for a mem ber of that organization to say a word or two calculated to set it right be fore fair-minded people. It is true that practically all local aeries main tain buffets. It Is equally true that the membership of the order is made up largely of men who are exponents of what is mistakenly, we believe, termed "personal liberty." But it is also true that the rank and file of the membership is made up of men whose hearts beat in warm sympathy with the sick and the distressed, with the widow and the orphan. The charge has been made that the Eaglea is an organization of "whisky men" and that its prime object is to "booze." Nothing could be further from the truth. To prove this let at tention be called to this one fact A few months ago an order went out from the supreme head of the organi sation to this effect: All local aeries maintaining bars or buffets in conflict with state laws or local ordinances must immediately close them, dispose of the stock on hand in a legal way, sell or store the bar or buffet fixtures, and cease altogether from dispensing liquors. This order is being obeyed from one end of the land to the other. The Lincoln aerie has ' complied. While the matter was in the courts the local aerie was Justified in main taining its buffet, but now that it has been practically decided that to main tain a bar or buffet is in conflict with the law, there is no disposition on the pari oi euuer we oinciaia or me membership at large, to ignore the law. The Fraternal Order of Eagles teaches law observance; it teaches patriotism; it teaches fraternity; U teaches practical charity, interpreting that word to mean "love." It takes care of the sick; it looks after the widows and orphans. For years it has been doing a splendid work along practical lines, -jret these splendid works are lost sight of by those who possess but one idea, and who insist that it would be better for all reforms to fall thau for any single reform to prevail along lines different from those they had mapped out The editor of this newspaper is an Eagle, and has previously spoken ot his pride in that membership. He hasn't been inside of the Eagle's club room for months, nor has he men tioned the subject here discussed to a brother member. The facts above set forth are set for for the simple reason that the writer believes thai the Fraternal Order of Eagles Is en titled to Justice, .and should not misrepresented by people, no matter how earnest they may be in working for any reform. Real reformers do not need to resort to unfair tactics, nor to downright misrepresentation. A MATTER OF REGRET Lincoln unionists will hear with re gret that Rev. Mr. Zenor is soon to sever his pastoral relations with the East Lincoln Christian church and move to another field ot labor. The Wageworker is in, a position to know that Rev. Mr. Zenor's resignation :s based upon matters having wholly to do with purely church matters, and is in no wise due to his activity In the cause of unionism. It is doubtless true' that there are members of his congregation who do not agree with him on trade union doctrine, but these differences of opinion have had ab solutely nothing to do with the rev erend gentleman's resignation. During the past eighteen months Rev. Mr. Zenor has been a tower of strength to the cause of organization in Lincoln. He has been the outspok en and eloquent champion of union ism; he has given the workers the benefit of his advice, and the help of personal investigation into causes that have led to certain effects. He has willingly performed duties im posed upon him by union organ ications, and ne has always been ready" to stand- forth and de fend the cause of the workers. There may be those who differ from Rev. Mr. Zenor on the question of bap tism, or foreordination, or free moral agency, or a lot of other purely theo logical questions. There may bo those who differ from him on other lines not having wholly to do with theological questions. But upon the great underlying princfples upon which organized labor is builded he is in -hearty accord with the men who toil. While Rev. Mr. Zenor's resignation has already been accepted The Wage worker still has hopes that congrega tional differences may yet be patched up and that Rev. Mr. Zeno'r may be retained in a field where he has been able to perform so much of good, and where upon the foundation he has al ready laid he may accomplish vastly more. Clergymen of Rev. Mr. Zen or's mental calibre are not to bt picked up every day. President Gompers says the "Laboi Chautauqua" idea advanced by Lin coin unionists is one of the best in recent years, and he says he wil. boost all he can. Further, he says he will be in attendance if the date car. be arranged. Come on, boys! Up to date Mr. Bryan has given the Sphinx points on how to keep still concerning the senatorial situation We are still whooping it up for "Dick" Metcalfe as the best available sena torial timber from the wage earner's standpoint. People who were surprised to hear that "Billy" Lorimer's election to tlu United States senate from Illinois was obtained by bribery are the very sanu people who would be surprised to hear that the Devil loves sin. President Taft says his legislative program is being slowly worked out. Huh! A lot of wage earners are be ing worked to a frazzle in identically the same, way, and by the same sel fish interests. Charley Post says he will take every dog-gone one of his doll rags and go to Texas if the onery tradeb unions don't quit pestering him in his Battle Creek back yard. Every employer is in favor of a ua ion, but a lot of employers want the unions to be so organized that they will do "nothing, ask for nothing' and accomplish nothing. Raymond Robins says the "Labor Chautauqua" idea is "the best ever' and promises to be with us and help make it a huge success. Get busy! You can secure a copy of the "La bor Oranization in Nebraska" bulle tin by dropping a postal card to the "Labor Bureau," Lincoln. What about Labor Day this year'. It is not too early to begin framing up a proper celebration of the holi day. Labor Temple stock is still selling Ing at par, although it is worth about 15J. Get in on the ground floor! A lot of men are trying to saw union wood with a hammer. Boosting the label beats the boycot all hollow. SAME OLD FAKE. And Wise Merchants Bite at the Bait In Same Old Way. He had a smooth lot of "Durham" at his command. Was getting up a directory, of all the railroad brother hoods and .unions. Would print thera in two colors, artistically ana beau tifully, and bang 'em up all over the city. Had a few spaces to sell whers in merchants could advertise their business. . They took the bait, hook, bob and sinker. - Mr. Smooth Man printed enough of them to make a showing, went around and collected about $175 for a Job worth about $15, and then "flew the town." Among the merchants who paid bis money for small space on a card th-it less than a rcore of people will oer read, were members of the Commer moted by outside solicitors. We'll bet ta four-dollar dog against a couple of two-dollar cats that the merchants who "took space" on the card can't locate two dozen of thera outside of the ones given the men who took the space. The Present Moment the Best. Time is inexorable. Do not wait un til next week or until tomorrow; do it now. Chivalrous Dr. Holmes. I would bave a woman true as death. At the first real lie which works from the heart outward, she should be tenderly chloroformed into a better world. Dr. Holmes, "Au tocrat of the Breakfast Table." All Wrong But Himself. He that is giddy thinks the world turns 'round. Shakespeare. ing keeps them shapely and makes them fit and look right. There are no better clothes made. You get quality in hats, shirts, neckwear and everything else that you buy here. Suits, Top Coats and Rain Coats, $10.00 to $40.00 Amstroog GlotHnkg Company Good Clothes Merchants A PURE MIND. It is an argument of a candid, ingenuous mind to delight in the good name and commendations of others, to pass by their defects and take notice of their virtues and to speak or hear willingly of the latter, for in this, indeed, you may be lit tle less guilty than the evil speaker in taking pleasure in evil, though you speak it not. Leighton. A Pathetic Appeal. "When Wolseley conquered Cete wayo." said an English officer, "he took nearly all his wives away from him. 1 believe he only left the mon arch a half dozen or thereabouts. Cete wayo day after day seut piteous mes sages to Wolseley pleading for the rest of his wives, but the British sol dier refused sternly. When Wolseley came to leave the country Cetewayo, in despair, sent this message to him: '"If you will uot send me any mora wives will you uot at - least b enough of a gentleman to exchangt the sis 1 have for six others?' " The Historical Bluebeard. Bluebeard was a historical person age whose name was Giles de Ietz. He was nicknamed "Barbe Bleue." from having a beard of a blue-black shade. Persuaded by an Italian al chemist that his strength could be re stored by bathing in the blood of in fants, he had many children entrapped for this hideous purpose into bis cas tle of Chamtoce, on the Loire, the ruins of which are still to be seen. At last the horrible suspicions of the country folk as to what was going on were proved, and the monster was burned at the stake at Nantes In 1440. Norway Hotel System. There is a capital hotel system In vogue in certain parts of Norway. In villages where no hotel exists one of the more prominent inhabitants is sub sidized by the Norwegian government and in return is bound to provide ac commodation for not fewer than four travelers. He may take in four if he chooses, but four is the minimum. The accommodation and food supplied are excellent and the charges moderate. Prevention of the Flight of Birds. To prevent birds from flying with out the barbarous and injurious sys tem sometimes practiced of cutting their wings It will be found sufficient to tie together with a thread three or four of the largest feathers of one wing. This destroys the balance, the wings do not act symmetrically in the air. and flight is rendered impossible. Fowls, pigeons, etc., may be kept with in bounds in this simple fashion. - Industry. It Is not enough to be Industrious. So are the ants. What are you indus trious about VThoreuu. II cum. In Fresno, California, all the labjr unions and farmers unions are coop erating to make "Raisin Day,". April 30, the most successful known. Every body all over the country is urged to buy a pound of raisins on. that day. The "Raisin Day" idea is endorsee by organized labor in California. Always, Some Discord. No one is wholly satisfied with his life. The best man you can think of cannot have felt any complete satis faction on reviewing his career. Love Letter Defined. A love letter is a lie addressed to one who doesn't want to know the truth Life. So Convenient. Mother (of her son) He has a beautiful voice, and we have had him taught the flute so that he can ac company himself. Bon Vivant Definition That Counts. If we are to have any serenity In life we must learn to think for our selves and to distinguish between things trivial and things worth while. NOTICE OF INCORPORATION. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That we, the under signed, W;1 M. Maupin, Ernest L. Grubb, and Wilson P. Hogard, all cf Lincoln, Nebraska, do hereby mutu ally agree each to the other and do hereby make, execute and assign the following: ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 1. The name of the corporation Is "The Wageworker" Publishing Com pany," with its location and. place of business in said city of Lincoln, in said state. " 2. This corporation shall commence business on the date of this instru ment and continue for n term and ptricd cf ten (10) years, unless soon er dissolved by process of law or otherwise. 3. The general officers of this cor poration shall be a President, a Treas urer, and a Secretary and Manage:r, who shall be elected annually and said officers shall constitute the Board of Directors. 4. The officers for the first year shall be Will M. Maupin, President; Earnest L. Grubb, Treasurer, and Wil son P. Hogard, Secretary and Man ager. 5. The purpose and purposes for which this corporation is formed is to do a general publishing and print ing business in Lincoln, Nebraska, and this corporation is empowered to attracts men s attention to this store, iicio c;csLcikJiioiic;Ji tionaS being a good clothes store. If you want to be sure ill of the quality there way than to see that your suit bears the L. Wile & Co. label, union label too, which guarantees them to be all wool always and the tailor buy and sell, lease and own all real and personal property incident to and necessary to the prosecution of its general business. ' 6. The capital stock of this corpor ation shall be five thousand (5000) dollars, and the same shall consist of one hundred (100) shares! each of which shall be of the par or face val ue of fifty (50) dollars. Twenty (20) shares of such capital stock has bean issued to each of the parties hereto upon actual payment therefor at par, and the remaining .two thousand (2000) dollars of capital stock shall be treasury stock and shall be sold only at par when so directed by a majority vote of the shares of capital stock already issued. 7. Each share of capital stock is sued shall be entitled to one vote and no proxies shall be allowed, and transfer or sales of stock shall only be' made upon the books of the secro tary and signed by the vendor there of. 8. The Board of . Directors ' shall meet for the transaction of business on the call of the President and "f such meetings all stockholders i iahall have due and legal notice. The Board of Directors may provide for the appointments of such additional offi cers as may be deemed necessary. The above mentioned officers and directors shall be elected by majority vote of the stockholders on the first business day of each year succeeding the date of this Instrument. 9. These articles may be amended by a resolution setting forth such amendment, the same to be adopted at any meeting of the stockholders 01 which all Ehall be notified and by a vote of at least two-thirds of the stock of said corporation then out standing. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We have set our hands this 2nd day of May, 1910. WILL M. MAUPIN, President. EARNEST L. GRUBB, Treasurer. WILSON P. HOGARD, Secretary and Manager. State of Nebraska, Lancaster Co. ss. Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, in and for said county and stated Will M. Maupin, Earnest L. Grubb, and Wilson P. Hogard, to me personally known to be the per sons who executed the foregoing in strument and each acknowledged the same to bd his free act and deed. C. C. HUSTED, 7-4t. Notary Public. iui xl a 1 ciy ULd- is no better UNION BARBER SHOPS. When you enter a barber shop, s-se that the union shop card is in plala sight before you get Into the chair. If the card is not to- be seen, go else where. The union shop cam Is a guar antee of a cleanly shop, a smooth shave or good hair-cut, and courteous treatment. The following barber shops are entitled to the patronage of union men: - .. Geo. Petro, 1010 O St. J. J. Simpson, 1001 O St. Geo. Shaffer, Lincoln HoteL C. B. Ellis, Windsor HoteL C. W. Lafler, Capital HoteL E. L. Scott, Royal Hotel. A. L. Kimmerer, Lindell HoteL C. A. Green, 120 No." 11th St. W. G. Worth, 1132 O St. E. A. Woods, 1206 O Bt Chaplin & Ryan, 129 No. 12th St - Bert Sturm, 116 So. 13th St J. B. Raynor. 1501 O St W. H. Barthelman, 122 So. 12th St L J. Simpson, 922 P St E. J. Dudley, 822 P. St Lundahl & Warde, 210 So. 13th St - . Frank Malone, Havelock. C.' A. Hughart, Havelock. Bell 1478 ' . Auto 1916 B. E. 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