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1 i 'kauri Jft. 4. tuniwti 5Iig sss ill 111 Organized Labor. PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY TILE BEE PUBLISHING COMPANY. Official Organ of lie Trades Assembly, -W.

M. ANDERSON, HARDWARE, Cooking StAves, Iron and Wrought Steel Ranges, Pocket and Table Cutle Pumps, Hose, Belting, Etc. 520 Kansas Avenue. Topeka, Kansas. W.

M. COOKERLY, Editob P. II. SOUTHER, Manager promise obtained of Burns, the noted leader of the English dock-strike, to speak in the principal cities of tho It is believed that the master builders of the country are in favor of shorter hours if they can be made general. In many cities contracts have been made on an eight hour basis; in others shorter hours have been granted ts certain trades, and it appears as though the question was about to be peacefully and satisfactorily solved.

At all events there will be none of tho frenzied manifestations that grew out of tho former mo Vermont. It is expected that the carpenters and stone masons will be tho first to make a formal demand. There is no secrecy about this movement. The Federation is not a secret organization. It transacts its business with open doors.

At its last meeting the secretary of the National Builders association was present by invitation, and made a rattling labor speech. The demand will be made on the grounds of justice, morality and a higher civilization. The proposed Topeka, cohvention will be one of many meeting held to further the cause. Trade-Unionist. Subscription Price fiO Cents a Year SUNDAY, APRIL G.

1800. WESTERN FOUNDRY MACHINE WORKS. R. L. COFRAN.

PROPRIETOR, Corner of Second and Jefferson Streets, Topeka, Kansas. The wago earners who are paid the smallest price of any men for their labor are those who work as clerks for the great rail road corporations. A good trade is a better capital to start in life with than great expectations or strong backing. It never fails, while both the latter are likely to disappoint one at the most critical period of his existence. WE MOVE APRIE 15.

To Avoid Moving Our Heavy Pieces of PURPITUKE, we are Offering our Line of Folding Beds, Oak Chamber and Parlor Suits at ABSOLUTE COST. M. C. HOLMAN, NORTH TOPEKA, KANSAS. JOHN P.

COLE. WHOIESALE AND UETAIlJ EG ROGER rjlOPEKA WOOD TURNING Manufacturers of INTERIOR FINISH, STAIR WORK, OFFICE AND POUCH WORK. Scroll Saw, Turning and Job Work of F.very Description. 518 Van Buren Street, Topeka, Kan, It is somo satisfaction for the working men of Topeka to know that while strikes are occurring in so many quarters and the bosses threatening to employ non-union men only, here organized labor seems to bo meeting with more encouragement than ever before. The different unions are well organized and their demands are generally listened to with respect.

The ready sue cess which met the efforts of the clerks and salesmen in the direction of early closing is an illustration of what can bo accomplished by united action. 511 Kansas Avenue. Telephone No. 11. If our Goods pieose yon, tell everybody! If not, tell ns only! STEINBERG, DEALER IN FINE TAILOR MADE CLOTHING, Hats, Caps and Gents Furnishing Goods, 606 and 1508 Kansas Ave Topeka, Kan.

gMOICE THE STANDARD HAND MADE FIVE CENT CIGAR, Manufactured by WASHBURN BROTHERS, 411 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Iiausas WORK TO DO. With the change of one-half the members or th city council it is sincerely hoped that body will change its' policy and do something that will be of real benefit to the community. There are streets the residents on which are asking for paving. This would give employment to a large number of men The Bewer system needs attention, to be of actual benefit to the whole public, whose health is as important as plenty of work. If tho old rivor bridge is going to be replaced by a new one within the next ten years, there never was a belter time to get at it than right now.

In short a score of public improvements could bo undertaken that would make Topeka a belter city and times more prosperous for the toiler. If the pres ent council can only avoid the wrangling and delays that have been characteristic of some of its predecessors it will earn the thanks of the people. Work beats wind all the time. A SCADS SOI.ILOQY. Nows the winter of our discontent.

Methinks I can hear tho voice, of wind and boss telling me that the frost is-coming soon What ails these limbs Why do I quiver Why is this dreaming of a meeting with, those whom I have betrayed? What have I done that my heart says twas wrong Ah, yes; Im a scab 1 Damn that name I hate it See how they look upon mo! I know their cause is just 1 know they struggle for the right. They are brave men and some have sacrificed their homes and gone away with tho determination in their souls to contend till death for those principles which the bosses despise. Why cant I be a man Had I a reason for playing traitor, I could face them, and with plausible argument, set forth my case in such a manner that they might not think to hard of me. But here is tho rub; they have reason to not cherish me, for I have done them and myself a grevous injury. 0 Union, thy power and influence for good is great No wonder that true men sacrifice so much for thee.

Through thee they have gained all they enjoy, but and others like me, through our cowardice prevent them from enjoying that which should be shared In common by all men. The summer is now nearly past, probably a fortnight moro and my job for this season will be no more; whither shall I fly East, west, north and south I see thorn before, Branches of a mighty tree thats growing and extending its powerful arms protecting those who stand under it. I must meet them somewhere sometime, and then I will have to give an account of my stewardship in a scab profession. So let it be. I am tired of this warring with those who are right, and who are contending for the elevation and improvement of the whole human family.

I mean to pay the penalty of my transgression, and, from henceforth, never more be a tool in the handsof those who now throw me off, without any ceremony or thanks for the dirty work I did to down true uniou men. Farewell to all scab bosses Next spring you cannot hire me again to play the traitor to a cause which my soul tells me is just and noblo. Farewell, ye other scabs, and may remorse lie deep within your minds till you, too, acknowledge, as I do now, that union is on-only protector against tho tyranny and rapacious greed of selfish bosses. Stone-cutters' Monthly Circular. H.

SNYDER (Successors to Barnes Sim.) DRUGGISTS DRUGGISTS, 607 Kansas Avenue, Topeka. Special Attention Given to Prescriptions, RODERSON MANUFACTURERS LITTLE DOT AND "JEWEL CIGARS. 718 Kansas Topeka, Kan. tIMMERMANS MEAT MARKET, DEALER IN FRESH AND SALT MEATS. POULTRY AND GAME, Manufacturer of all Kinds of Sausages.

116 Eagt Sixth Street, Telephone Na. 57. JJOIILER MANSPEAKER, THE LEADING CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS. Fine Fruits of all kinds. All kinds of Fanoy and Plain Cakes.

The finest Ice Cream and Ices. Call and see us. KOHLER MANSPEAKER, 625 Kansas Avenue. II. NOONEY CONTRACTORS FOR STEAM HEATING APPARATUS.

Plumbing and Gas Fitting, 116 East Seventh Street, Topeka, Kansas. A. KLAUER, MANUFACTURER of FINE CIGARS AND DEALER IN TOBACCO AND SMOKERS ARTICLES. 609 Kansas Avenne, Topeka, Kansas, gMOKE CHUBBIES. TllOMP RUSSUM, CIGAR MANUFACTURERS.

80S14 Kansas Avenne. SMOKE CHUBBIES. JT PAYS TO PURCHASE HONEST MADE BOOTS AND SHOES And if yon desire this class of goods you can save from 23 to 50 per cent by patronizing the Lion Shoe Store, No. 112 East Sixth Street. Topeka, Kansas, GEORGE H.

MATHEWS, Proprietor. T. E. Sheards Barber Shop AND BATH ROOMS. QOLDEN EAGLE CLOTHING HOUSE, S.

ETTLINGEB, PROPRIETOR. FINE OODS IN ALL CLASSES A SPECIALTY 618 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. KIOnT-HOUK WORK DAY. The following article, clipped from an Atchison paper, has our hearty endorsement in tho sentiment expressed. It bears the ear marks of that staunch trade-nnionist Robert Tompkins: Kansas Trade-Unions propose to hold a convention at Topeka, May 1, to organize a State Federation of Labor and take action on tho shorter work-day question.

Nearly two years ago tho American Federation of Labor, the largest labor organization in the world, in which are affiliated four thousand unions, gave notice that on May 1, 1890, a demand would be made for an eight-hour work day, leaving the question of wages to adjust itself. Tho Federation, at its late meeting in Boston, reaffirmed its former decision. During the Paris exposition three separate International conventions were held in the French capital, in which all branches of organized labor in the world were represented. The shorter work day was endorsod, and it was agreed to make tho movement International to extend the agitation to all countries, but it is probable that tho manifestations will be most numerous in Amorica and England, Germany having been mollified by the action of the young emperor. The Federation has made careful and elaborate arrangements for inaugurating the movement in America.

-Funds have been provided, a lecture bureau organized the co-operation of many employers, distinguished and wealthy people secured, and the JANSAS PACKING HOUSE MARKET Wholesale aad Retail Dealers in FRESH CURED MEATS, FISH, OYSTERS, Etc. N. Cor. Second and Monroe Topeka, Kansas. Telephone No.

164. A good manystorecutters have lately betn caving for other points, especially in the south. They belonged to the force that has leen working for the state house contractors and nearly all tho stone for tho main building las been cut. The dome will receive especial attention this spring and this will isep the iron workers busy. Why is it that one class only is entitled to all the benefits, and tho other class the great producers of the wealth of this country is always In the soup, so to speak? Remember that a noted poet has said that he who would be free must strike the blow.

JJUY FURMANS $3 Warranted Shoes. UNDER FIRST NATIONAL BANK CIO Kansas Avenne, Topeka, Kansas, r- ii.