The Unionist from Fort Scott, Kansas • 4

CARPENTERS STILL IN LINE JOURNEYMAN BARBERS INTER THE PARSONS UNFAIR LI8T fLiepmans'l Incompetence and disregard of I law as In the terrible holacausst at Chicago. Laws were on the statute books providing for just such cases, stating the mode of construction to insure safety to the public hi case the emergency came. The recent railroad horrors are also directly traceable to disregard of law. No wonder the world is becoming aroused and is omanding reform. May it speed the ay for a revival of the old expression Thus saith the law." The Brooks Hay and Commission company is 0ne of the latest additions the commercial Interests of Fort Scott.

It was established by a home man in response to what he believed to be a legitimate demand for such an enterprise and it has been pushed to uch a position by his energetic man agement that it proves his business ability, were such proof necessary. It was a mighty good thing that W. E. Brooks missed being mayor by a few votes good for him, we 'mean-as for the city, deponent sayeth not. The financial statement of the Com mercial club has recently been issued goes back t0 before the flood the Kansas City flood, not Noah's, in order to get in enough items to make showine.

Next to the flood relief fund, the biggest item is the secretary's salary, and then the amount paid to keep the teachers' institute here nothing being said of the sum beat the superftitendent out of and told him to go to 11 to get. In the list of achievements of course the celebrated resolution commending the mayor for pinching the paupers and putting the proceeds in own pocket, stands easily at the head In fact after this effort, the officers took a vacation and haven't done eny thing since except keep on figuring on that flood fund and drawing sal ary. The meeting of the Central Labor union last Tuesday night was largely attended and much interest was taken in the business transacted. President Fette presided at the opening but on account of the sickness of his wife, was compelled to go home, being succeeded in the chair hy Vice-President Hill. The following delegates were select ed to represent the city at the Dis trict Convention: S.

L. Abbott, F. E. Scott, James Burton, John Vail, and II. Hill.

The following committee on ar-angemonts for the convention was se lected: H. Fette, Jas. Burton, and L. Abbott. F.

E. Scott was elected delegate to the Sixth Annual Convention of Labor and Industry at Topeka, with N. O. Nelgner, alternate. Reports on the condition of the var ious locals drew out some very interesting discussions.

A delegation of the barbers' union came in and made a statement of the trouble that has disrupted their or ganization. Although not strictly in order, a motion was carried that ex- President Mattison should return the charter that he had taken. Thiee years ago the clerks of this city had no organization. The em ployers had different notions as to hours and wages. No fixed time was set for closing.

Nearly all kept open on Sunday just because no agreement had ever been reached for all to close Usually the stores kept open at night until the last loafer moved out volun tarily. The organization of the clerks changed all this. Hours for closing were fixed. Wages were equalized. With better conditions better service was given, and all parties, the custom er, the employer and the clerk, felt the improvement.

A spirit of emu lation took the place of the old dogged disposition. But cf late the clerks have permitted their organiza tion to go down. A mere handful now have kept up their dues. The hall rent is in arrears. The burden is too great for the few faithful ones to carry.

The alternative of surrendering the charter or attempting a re vival of interest confronts them. Were the clerks the only ones at interest, in this condition brought about by lax ness and laziness, they might be ad vised to close up heir business and quit. But this would be unjust to the other unions that stood by and sup poited them in the reforms that they demanded until they obtained all that they asked for. It was the other un ions that took equal share of the bur den of the battle until it was won Had the clerks been left alone they could have accomplished nothing, bu the lesults came with such small ef fort on their part that they perhapi ueem tnemseives secure and see no need of their union. A whirl at th old conditions may be of benefit tc them, but for the obligation that they owe to the other unions under which they rest, we hope they will take on new life.

A NEW UNION. The International Union Engineers. of District Organizer F. E. Scott or ganized local No.

246 of the abov named union in Painters Hall, last Friday night. The new union start ial NATIONAL UNION OF AMERICA. Local No. 171. L.

Matteson, President. W. C. Grimes, Financial Secretary. John Vail, Recording Secretary.

1 INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS. Local No. 152. E. White president.

E. White Financial Secretary. M. Chinn, Recording Secretary. Meets every Wednesday night In Drake block MARMATON LODGE NO 202.

I. A. M. John Schnaible, President. Fred Fisher, Financial Secretary A.

H. Fette, Record. Secretary. D. Cummings, Treasurer.

Meets First and Third Wednesdays at G. A. R. hall. TEAM DRIVERS UNION.

Local No. 255. J. Pitcher, President A. S.

Brown, Secretary-Treasurer. Clarence Osborn, Rec. Secretary. Meet First and Third Saturdays in Union Labor hall. LAUNDRY WORKERS.

Meets each 2nd and 4th Tuesday at Socialist Hall. TEAM DRIVERS UNION. Local No. 11. C.

Garrett, President. V. Wiggins, Secretary-Treasurer. Meets First and Third Saturdays at Union Labor hall. AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MU- SICIANS, Local 209.

G. Kreyer, President. H. Hewitt, Secretary. STATIONARY ENGINEERS.

Meets each Saturday aot Socialist Hall. UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF LEATHER WORKERS ON H. G. Local Branch No. 90, J.

B. Shepherd, President R. Grave3, Financial Secretary. Meets every Tuesday in Painters halL DIRECTORY OF SECRETARIES. Machinists A.

H. Fette, 702 Holbrook Painters W. O. Nelgner, 740 Wil son. Carpenters N.

Boatright, 728 Wil son. Electrical Workers J. E. White, 529 N. National Avenue.

Workers Frank Bloomer, 117 Market Retail Clerks Emmet McDonald, 205 Margrave. Barbers W. C. Ginnes, 711 East Wall. Team Drivers 255 Clarence Os born, 1136 East Wall.

Federal Labor Union 9822 T. W. Deloy South Barbee. Federal Labor Union 10,674 A. M.

Shaw. Mustcians F. H. Hewitt, 608 Couch Team Drivers 11 B. Wiggins.

Stationary Engineers Wm Shad- ley, 611 National Ave. Boiler Makers Joe Bonesteel, 702 Holbrook. Order Railway Conductors L. M. Allen, South Hill.

B. R. C. of No. 54 F.

E. Scott, 308 Holbrook, Sheet and Metal Workers D. C. Noonan, Jr. B.

of L. W. B. Lane. B.

of L. F. Robert East 2nd. Street O. R.

C. of A. G. R. Cox, Mo.

Pac. Depot. Laundry Workers O. W. West, Huntington House.

Sheet Metal Workers D. C. Noonan, Jr. Plumbers, Gas and Steam Fitters and Steam Fitters Helpers A. F.

Wallen, 818 Heylman. Federal Labor Union 9221 C. McMillan, 418 Broadway. Parsons Directory of Secretaries. Central Labor Union J.

A. Harney. Painters Omer Wells, 1301 N. 21st street Machinists Edward Wicks. Barbers W.

R. Pierce. Carpenters Jno. Bero. A.

F. L. J. C. West.

Plasterers N. Ransom. Moulders J. W. Galvin.

Retail Clerks E. S. Walker. Teamsters Ed Beaver. Machinists Helper Norman Pratt.

Tailors Archy Brewster. Typographical W. F. Gillett. Laundry Workers Sina Ames.

Boiler Makers H. A. Miller. UNFAIR LIST. The following named firms do not recognized organized labor and union men do not patronize them.

Wallace's arber Shop, J. W. Riley, arber. Frank Baker, Carpenter. Harry Lyons, Carpenter.

C. A. Stewart, Carpenter. John Gump, Carpenter. C.

Kite, Blacksmith. Cook Son, Blacksmith. Huston, Blacksmith. J. W.

Huffman, Blacksmith. B. F. Mikesell, Blacksmith. Subscribe for The, Unionist Jackson, Plasterer, Stone Mason Carpenter.

C. C. Reed, Groceries. T. L.

Trotler, Groceries. Chas. Carpenter, Painter. H. O.

Wilcox, Hackman. J. C. Grizzle, Carpenter. Woody Grimes, Baggage Transfer.

J. F. Van Meter, Marble Cutter. D. W.

Ritter, Barber. H. Waller. THE LABOR AGITATOR. fome of the Quulllie He Must Possess to lie Successful.

Strikes contribute but slightly to the equipment of the successful labor agitator. The agitator must be thoroughly acquainted with the history of the labor movement and be capable of pr senting its aims and aspirations in nu attractive and convincing manner. He must possess the ability to think rapid ly and to express his views and opinions clearly and forcibly. But, withal, he must inspire those whom he would lead with absolute faith in his honesty. The agitator isn't always an advocate of strikes.

He lias sometimes to exert his influence to prevent a strike which hi3 judgment tells him would be un wise. It may sound like mixing terms to say so, but it is a truth that the most difficult tasks performed by the labor agitators are their "agitations" In the interest of peace, their efforts to prevent strikes. The man who is al ways in favor of a strike as soon as one is suggested or who is constantly on the search for a casus belli soon finds his influence as a loader gone. "The Story of a Labor Agitator," by Joseph It. Buchanan.

Unknowable Russia. Those who are permitted to speak the open truth in Russia may be counted on the fingers of one hand, and then half of them will be left unused. Why these people are tolerated is one of the secrets of state. Outside of these only those who write works of fiction, which the majority of the people cannot and do not read, are permitted to speak of things as they are. When they exceed the limits of Russian decency and speak too openly, they are given a trip to Siberia at the expense of the government.

Siberia is the place where the boldest, the most courageous and most talented products of Russia are put on cold storage. It is the coldest part of the country, and honest people are sent there wheu the country becomes too hot for them. When the innocent tourist asks, "Where are your honest people?" Siberia is pointed out to him. If he asks more questions, he is himself sent there. The government objects to questions on general principles.

Russia refuses to be Interviewed-15. G. Richards In Reader Magazine. An Underground Confession. Women are growing quite embarrassingly frank about the basis and the crown of their charms.

On Saturday afternoon a pretty young married woman, with her five-year-old son so much we could infer jumped into a first class carriage on the. underground, After her came three friends, two girls and a man. "Yes, I'd never be without my wig," said the pretty woman. "It isn't as if I hadn't enough hair of my own. Celia can vouch for that." Celia noddedwe all looked for Celia's nod.

"Why, the other Sunday we were lunching at Wimbledon, one of those damp, niugiiy days. Margaret was there with her fringe all over her eyes. Mine was all right, and yet Margaret has a maid and I haven't. I've worn a wig for three years, and I don't care who knows it." The rest of us strangers held our breath till the tale was told. London Chronicle.

Feril In the Handkerchief. It is in fact a grave sanitary question whether the handkerchief does not do more harm than good as it is ordinarily used. When we assume that the healthy nose does not need to be wiped we face a reasonably broad proposition as to the danger of the handkerchief as a disease propagator. Most of nasal catarrhs are of an infectious character, notably those of grip origin. Contrary to a general law of asepsis, the handkerchief saturated with disease germs, instead of being promptly washed, is stowed for hours in the pocket, with a result that can be easily imagined.

Is it any wonder then that catarrhs are constantly fostered by a 6ystem of auto-infection? Medical Record. A Hint Desirable. "You're all run down," said the doctor. "What you need are quiet and rest. You ought not to be worried at all." "Will you put that in the form of a prescription, doctor, and give It to my wife?" asked the man Exchange.

Lr. Gruber SHOEMAKER Union Shop. Repairing, Haif-Soling, etc, at fair prices. Corner Wall and Main. g.

A fi f. A f. I UNION MADE I Clothing, Hats, FurnishingGoods AND SHOES, i EB illl to, At the lust regular meeting of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners local 9-12, the following officers were installed: Pres. A. E.

Hagan. V. Pres. C. W.

Campbell. Rec. Sec N. W. Boatright.

Fin. Sec C. W. Partoun. Treas.

Clarence Bell. Guard. J. F. Gardner.

Guiue. J. E. Cassell. Trustees: G.

T. Nelson, 12 E. C. Bellows, 18 J. F.

Gardner, mos. Delegate to State Society of Labor and Industry M. C. Potter; alternate, F. E.

Scott. The auditing committee took charge of the books and will have everything O. K. by next meeting. To those who think that the Car penters and Joiners local 942 is not alive, just come up to their meeting any Monday night, at Redmen's hall, and be convinced to the contrary There is not a more enthused body of men fn, the city than the carpenters, and they are starting off the new year with a splendid set of officers, men who will do their duty and have the interest cf the union at heart.

We have chosen our delegate and alter nate to tlie State Society of Labor Industry at Topeka next February and expect t0 be there ready to do all we can to promote the cause of unionism We earnestly urge every other local union in the city of Fort Scott to send a delegate also, and convince the brothers there that we are what we claim, the best organized city in the state. America's Greatest Peril. The idiosyncracy of the century from which we have just emerged was "liberty." The idiosyncracy of the century wa are just beginning is "bus iness." The greatest danger before us is net found in the Philippines or in Cuba cr in Porto Rieo; it is to be found in money. This danger is not the relation of money to organized capital nor to organized labor. It is its ever increasing effect upon the mcral nature cf people, upon the mor al sense of the individual man ana woman.

Each country has its crowns of glory and crowns of thorns. Find out a nation's sins, and you find therein its dangers. What is the matter with America? Is it the race problem of the soutn? I know so much about it that I can say it is not. I have an unshaken belief in the powers above that makes me think it will furnish its own solution. Is it the labor question? That, too, will settle itself.

No. The real dan ger has its roots in human nature, is fostered by our peculiar conditions and lies in the effect of money upon the national moral sense. The brains of the country are all engaged in money making, and money alone. It is the money devil we must fear and the money spirit of which we must beware. Henry Watterson.

ORGANIZED LABOR DIRECTORY. CENTRAL LABOR UNION. A. H. Fette, President.

S. M. Stallard, Secretary. F. E.

Scott, District Organizer, 30 Holbrook street. Meets lstand 3rd Tuesdays of each month at Socialist Hall. FORT SCOTT BUILDING TRADES W. S. Huff, President N.

Boatright, Secretary. Meets every Wednesday in the Uniop Labor hall on Market street. FORT SCOTT TYPOGRAPHICAl UNION, No. 343. J.

R. Walker, President N. B. Manning, Secretary. RETAIL CLERKS INTERNATIONAL PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION, LOCAL No.

110. Clint Beal, President. Emmet McDonald, Financial Sec. Miss Carrie Paxton, Cor. Secretary.

Meets Second and Fourth Thursdays in each month in Union hail. BROTHERHOOD RAILWAY CAR MEN OF AMERICA. Sunflower Lodge No. 54. Wm.

Antrim Secretary. Meets first Sunday in each montl COUNCIL. H. T. Wilcox, Chief Carman.

F. E. Scott, Secretary. Meet Second and Fourth Mondays Q. A.

R. hall. BROTHERHOOD OF PAINTERS, DECORATORS AND PAPER-HANGERS OF AMERICA. Local No. 598.

E. E. White, President. W. O.

Pratz, Financial Secretary. Meets every Monday night at Union Labor hall on Market street FEDERAL LABOR UNION, No. 9221 H. Beck, President C. W.

McMillan, Secretary. Sleets second and fourth Wednes lays at Socialist hall. UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CAR PENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA, No. 942. H.

B. Vane, president N. Boatright, Recording Secretary. Clarence Bell, Financial Secretary. Meets First ami Third Mondays oi Organ of the Central Labor Union JAMES BURTON, Publisher.

14 South Main Street, Fort Scott, Kas. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Per year, in advance Six months In advance, 30 Entered at Post Office, Fort Scott, Kansas, July 21st, 1902, as second class matter, Act of Congress, March 3rd, 1879.. All matter should be handed in by Wednesday noon to insure publication, 1 The A. F.

of L. Platform. 1. Compulsory education. 2.

Direct legislation through the Initiative and referendum. 3. A legal work day of not more than eight hours. 4. Sanitary inspection of workshop mine and home.

5. Liability of employers for Injury to health, body and life. 6. The abolition of the contract system on all public work. 7.

The abolishment of the sweatshop, system. 8. The municipal ownership of street cars, water works, gas and electric light plants for public distribution of light, heat and power. 9. The nationalization of telegraph telephone, railroads and mines.

10. The addition of the monopoly syste mof land holding, and substitut ing therefor a title of occupancy and use only 11. Repeal all conspiracy and penal laws affecting seamen and other work men incorporated in the federal laws of the United States. 12. The abolition of the monopoly privilege of issuing money and substituting therefor a system direct is suance to and by the people.

Painters and Paper Hangers union recently elected the following officers: President, E. A. Henne; Rec. Sec, Gus Carlson; Fin. Sec.

o. Pratz; The union starts off the new year with twenty-three members in good standing. Having investigated and found that the city weighmaster has developed such a high qualification for the place as to be able to beat a citizen out of one thousand pounds of coal, the city council promptly raises his pay. Who is to be the next victim? By the will of the late C. F.

Drake three-fifths of the property goes to a brother, A. M. Drake, of Carthage, One-fifth to a sister, Mrs. Bahney, and fine-fifth to C. F.

Martin, a nephew Several legacies of $1,000 each were given to different relatives, includin Judge W. L. Simons, a cousin. On Wednesday the barbers' union secured a writ of replevin against ex- President Mattison and got possession of the charter that had been removed from their hall. The trial of the case will come off on the 12th instant, un less a settlement is reached, which last is very much desired by all wh are not directly connected with th unfortunate controversy.

The latest police report states that the receipts for December were near ly $2,000. said to be $600 more than the corresponding month last year. According to the mayor the prosperity of the city is measured by the amount of fines collected and the amount he saves from the paupers, so we may look forward hopefully to the time when we fine ourselves rich and save it all. The opening of the bids for the new sewer did not develop any miraeuloui Coincidences in the figures that called for the explanation that the partie; had never seen or heard tell of one another before. The bids ran from $18,000 to $22,000.

Two bids did not have the total carried out, and th may give old man Finney a chance to work his usual rake-eff for the tilin Used. The gas franchise asked for by the Topeka "capitalists" has been voted by the council. The vast resources of the company have been dwindlin ever Blnce the proposition was first broached. Now they do not attempt to disguise the fact that they have to see if they can sell enough stock to get the capital to start the enterprise. The neglect of public officials to en force law is the greatest evil in Amer ica today.

In its train comes grafting boodling, and every form of crime disgracing our nation in the eyes of the world. "Thus saith the law," is a di used expression. Few care what the law may he. Their sole symptom of respect for it is to fee a lawyer to get them out of scrapes. Officer: look upon law as a discretionary i strument, to be used or not as they see fit, thus setting examples that bring all law into discredit, and lead ing to lynch law.

This government 1 constituted to maintain justice, ord and equal rights. Towards this en taxes are levied. If taxes are misap plied, the people ar robbed. Tli OSTEOPATH. Ofllce, 19 South Main street.

Hours, 9 to 121 to 5. Residence Phone 192. J. I. SIIEPPARD, Attorney at Law FORT SCOTT, KANSAS.

A. H. L. STREET Attorney at -Law, Practices in all Courts. RED Fl ELD BLOCK.

JAMES BURTON, Notary Public. Over Atkins' Drug Store, Roodhouse Son, LIVERY STABLE. Finest Turnouts in the City. Marmaton opposite Plaza SECURES A HOME IN THE GREAT SOUTHWEST. THE rapid increase in population and A the phenomenal crops of 1003 are pushing land prices upward.

The Southwest never was as prosperous as now, and never before has there been such a demand for good farm lands. Through the K. fi T. Land Bureau thousands of acres of rich farm lands (improved and unimproved), located along the line of the K. T.

Railway, are now offered for sale. The lands are especially adapted to the growth of corn, wheat, oats, fruits and vegetables, rice, cotton, sugar cane, and for stock farming. The lands are well located as to markets, schools, etc. If you are interested in this new and prosperous country, offering so many opportunities, and rich farming lands, which can be secured at low prices, we will gladly furnish you information about land, business chances, etc. Advise exactly what you want, what State or Territory you prefer, and the amount you have to invest.

The Homeseekers' Excursions on the first and third Tuesdays of each month afford an opportunity to visit the great Southw.st at a small cost. If you are interested, write today for full information. Address GEORGE MORTON, Gen'l Pass. Agent, K. T.

Ey. Box 21 8t. Louis' Mo AT THE DAVIDSON THEATRE MATINEE and NIGHT SATURDAY JAN 9 LEROY J. FRENCH Presents the Musical Comedy Success PECK'S BAD BOY! BRILLIANTLY BEAUTIFUL SUPERBLY STAGED GRAND CHORUS AN ARMY OF PRETTY GIRLS BEAUTIFUL COSTUMES Matinee Prices 1525 Night MONDAY JAN II 'There Is No King But HENRY W. SAVAGE OFFERS Richard Golden IN THE COMEDY OFERA SUCCESS "King Dodo" By Risley and Luders, Authors of "Prince of Pilsen" CHARMING MORAL 5PECI A A ETTINGS The best corned y-cpera seen in Kansas City this season K.

C. Journal. The KING DODO ORCHESTRA of 10 Prices 2Ec to $1.50 Seat Sale Saturday Morning. TUESDAY JAN-12 A Beautiful Story of the Present Day Uye CONVICTS DAUGHTER The Metropoi.tian PKoDccrrox An American Interest. Story of Heart felt A STRONG CAST A STORY FROM LIFE ARE SELLING Uii-M His And the Celebrated DOUGLAS SHOES, om Leaders in Every thing'.

Ue Big' Store with Little Prices. CAREY'S Pastry Kitchen Second and Main Sts. The place to get the Best. i I him Si Son, DEALERS IN HARDWARE Mechanics' Tools, Stoves and Household Goods. Market; Street, FORT SCOTT, KANSAS.

City Bakery GEO. GAUGQELL, Prop. Bread, Pies and Cakes 4 4- FRANK AUSMAN Manufacturers of CIQARS Leading Brands are i Gen Crook, Arab, Superior, Select, 116 East Wail Street. nj.nnn i ioci mi mi piohdp UIUUI1 LnULL Uil MLL ulUr.no l'l I I HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS Via Tickets on sale Dec. 24, 25, 31, and' Jan.

1. Return limit Jan. 4, 1904. Rate 100 miles and under, land 1-3' fare. Rate 200 miles and over 100 miles, nna faro nlna To points in Kentucky, Virginia, North and South Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Illi-Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri.

One Fare Plus $2.00 for Round Trip. Limit 30 days for return. Tickets-on sale December 19, 20, 21, and Call on Katy's Agent for full information. B. N.

GILBERT, Katy's Agent. Los Angeles, Cal J25.00 San Francisco, Cal 25.TJ0 Portland, Oregon 26.00 Seattle, Wash 26.00 Tacoma, Wash 25.00 Vancouver, B. 26.00 Spokane, Wash 23.50 Mullan, Idaho 23.50 Helena, Mont 21.00 Dutte, Mont 21.00 Billings, Mont 1S.00 DIX, Gen Agt. SPECIAL LOW RATES VIA THE MISSOURI PACIFIC Jpllr out with ten members. The foilowin are the officers selected: Pres.

T. H. Penny. V. Pres.

O. W. West. Rec. Sec.

Geo. Fin. Sec Chas. WaidehYh. Treas.

Frank Fulton. Guard. Pat Harmon. Guide T. J.

Ilornaday, people may also be murdered by offi each nioni.ii at G. A. R. hall. ISOc.

a year. HHr Popular Prices, K. BGTOTELL, P. 4 T. A..