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Organized Labor and Million JY JOSEPH PBOEBSTLE ADDRESS BEFORE THE LABOR EDITORS' CON VENTION, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, MAY J8, 1915. Xabor, and especially organized Labor, of necessity must take a keen interest in all public or political questions, agitating the masses of the people of a State or Nation. The Labor Press, as the mouth piece of Organized Labor, there fate niust not only be the advocate for Labor's views and rights before the general public, but should be the advance agent for progress, as well as the defender of the rights and privileges of tae toilers, even if the toilers themselves see no danger signal. The recent investigations of the Industrial Commission "disclosed »uch astonishing brutality, cunning and cupidity on the part of the Captains of Industries, that Labor is more than justified to view every proposition coming before the people, supported aEd advocated by these Captains of Industries, with suspicion and distrust. In the last few ye$»rs every big corporation in America advocated and financially supported Prohibition for their employees. Through this means of support the Prohibition Movement has made such rapid gains, that it threatens today the very life and existence of large, and heretofore, powerful International Labor Organizations, such as the Bartenders, Hotel and Restaurant Employes, the Brewery Workers, the Glass Bottle Blowers, the Coopers, and others, and materially weakens a nuuber of other Trades Organizations, including the Print ing and Building Trades. This financial support of the Trusts and Big Industries of the country has developed a special professional Prohibition Agitator, who is turned out by the American Colleges and Universities as a qualified gtump orator, and who formerly chose the pulpit, but finds better paid and more interesting employment in preachirg Prohibition to the working class. There is one phase that these Agitators always hammer upon, and that is, that the Prohibition Movement is purely a moral questien. They play upon the feelins and emotions of the masses, and so far they have succeded remarkably well in blinding the people and in hiding their real motives. If the Big Interests of this country cculd see nothtng but a moral or political question in the Prohibition Movement, they would soon stop supporting it, but the capitalist sees, above all, an economic question in the Prohibition Movement, and this is what every working man must be taught to see and to understand. It is not merely the intention of the people who support thi Pro hibition Movement financially to destroy the Brewery Workers, Bar tenders, Cigar Makers and other directly connected trades, who depend upon the Liquor Industry for their livelihood the Prohibition suppor ter aims to affect, at»d if possible, destroy all organized efforts of every trade or calling. Many employers of Labor regard the use of alcoholic drinks, as far as their employees are concerned, as a luxury, md they do so for purely economic reasons. They do uot deny themselves the good things of life but they endeavor to prevent their employees from en joying an occasional glass of beer or wine. They say that th.- money spent for such innocent enjoyment, or at times even necessary stimu lant, is squandered, and would far better remain in their own, the em ployers' pockets. To gain their end, they look upon the financing of the Prohibi tion Movement as a good investment, which in time will, successful, bring good returns. The claim made that the workingman can, by indulging in an •ccasional drink, utilize that part of his wages spent heretofore in the saloon, for other purposes, is hypocrisy. The real object is to deprive the workingman of that part of his wages w'lich the employers wrongly claim is now spent uselessly and foolishly in ihe saloon, and to ketp it for themselves in order to increase their profits. We have hundreds of examples in localities which voted dry at the behest and influence of big corporations and employers, that reductions of wages followed im mediately. It has been demonstrated in each State in which prohibition has been established that the Labor Organizations directly involved were com pletely wiped out, and the other organizations of Labor were greatly decimated and have never recovered. In West Virginia, Tennessee and Alabama Prohibition had such depressing effect on all other business, that the towns and cities, and even the States find themselves facing bankruptcy. Labor, which was formerly employed directly and indirectly in saloons, working under agreements with their employers, providing for an 8 hour working-day and for wages ranging from $18.00 to $30.00 per week and more, finds itself in an organized chaotic scramble for work at any price, and at any number cf hours, depressing and affect ing the wages in all other trades in their fight for an existence. This is what the Big Corporations, supporting the Prohibition Movement, want to accomplish. They have been unable to defeat the Trades Union movement by any other means. The overcrowding of the Labor Market, the disruption of the many militant Labor Organiza tions and the suppression of the workingmen's social gnheri».g place is worth the price they are paying at present for the professional Prohi bition Agitator. The English Government seriously contemplated recently to de prive the English workers of the right enjoy themselves as they pleased and tried to put on the working class of England the stigma of drunken degeneracy, but for.nd that by such falsehood the workers of England could not be induced to sell their liberty and the attempt had ^to be abandoned before the indignation of the working class reached the danger point of sweeping the Government off of its feet. Impartial and unbiased American Journalists are now investlgat Ing the conditions and the attempts made by the Big Interests of Eng land to deprive the workers of their liberty and will soon make a report It is to be hoped that the Labor Press of America will give this re port the widest publicity. There is one more important reason for the Captains of Indus tries to spend their money in the support of the Prohibition Movement and that is, as long as they are able to keep the minds of the masses agitated on the Prohibition Question, the people as a whole will not ffcise their voices in protest against their stealing of natural resources the Public Utilities, and the milking of the public through the whole aale watering of stock. All this, and many more facts connected with the Prohibition "Movement, should be told to the working class of America, in order to igiake it see the economic danger which is lurking behind the masK of "these moral Captains of Industries, whose sole purpose is to enslave -the workers and deprive them of their last semblance of liberty and .ielf government. This is the work and duty of the Labor Press, in Connection with all their other efforts for the betterment of conditions lor the toilers of America. Gentlemen, you who are the editors, and in many cases the owners, of the Labor Press, have indeed a senous •nd grand mission to fulfill in the destiny of this Nation! Let us hope that the Labor Press will always be true to the interests, the future Welfare and liberty of the toiling masses of this country 1 Gentlemen $ thank you. "t? v Amalgamation Of Many Trades Was Endorsed Last Sunday at Ohio State Machinists Meeting. A resolution endorsing amalga mation of all metal trade unions under one international president was endorsed at the meeeting of the Ohio State Machinists 1. A. of M. at Machinists hall, Dayton, Ohio, Sunday. The state associa tion is the first to endorse this plan of strengthening the metal trade union interests, the plan having been recommended to the consider ation of th» various bodies at the St. Louis conference of general of ficers and business agents, March to 14. The plan calls for or ganizing by industries instead of by crafts, enabling unions to be formed where there are now not enough workers in a particular craft to hold a charter under the laws of international unions. It is believed by this form of organiza tion that headquarters could be maintained, traveling workers and unemployed could be better taken care of and many advantages main tained which are now beyond the reach of many craft unions owing to small membership and lack of finance. The proposed amalgamation will include the present organizations of the machinists, boilermakers, blacksmiths, brass workers, metal polishers, sheet metal worker®, iron workers, electricians, plumbers and sttam flitters, elevator constructors and machinists now menbersof the carpenters and joiners unions. It is believed that this form of amalgamation under a single inter national president will eliminate much internal dissension which has existed between the crafts in the past. A committee was appointed Sun day to have full charge of the or gauiz*tion work until the time of the next conversion to be held in Akron, October 31. State Secretary V. S. Cauthier of Toledo called attention to condi tions confronting metal workers, especially in reference to the American La France company of Elnr'ra, New York where the metal workers are now striking. The strike was endorsed. George D. Richardson, local business agent was appoiuted member of the constitu'ion com mitttee, serving with Wm. Jack and John Todd, by State President Charles Banks of Toledo, who pre sided at the meeting. Among the delegates at the convention were George Ravenscroft, Alliance Paul R.. Donley, Youngstown F. W. Griffith, Mansfield William Jacks, Cleveland, Frank Clark, Bucyrus Dan Bergh, Akron V. S. Cauthier Charles Banks and Walter Harring ton of Toledo. G. W. McClung Portsmouth F. L. Kyle, Spring field Jacob Myers, Hamilton John Todd and C. Roth, Columbus A A. McCall, Sandusky James Wil son, Chillcothe Ed ware Benson Lima J. G. Davis, Piqua, A. Uffner, Newark J. A. Robinson Steubenville Frank Zebold, Belle fountain A. J. Scheffer, Canton John Doyle and Harry Von Bokern Cincinnati Geo. D. Richardson Dayton G. A. Francis, Massilon W. L. Spooner Middleport Molinn, Montpelier, John C. Doty Mt. Vernon F. W. Harris, Zanes ville. Carpenters to Celebrate On next Thursday the Carpen ters' Union will celebrate their twenty-fifth anniversary. The Carpenters will meet promptly at Trades CQuncil Hall, at 1:30 and the parade headed by the children of the carpenters will start at o'clock. A band concert will be held in front of the Court House and able speakers from out of town will be present to deliver addresses Paper Makers Win The Paper Makers who filed suit against the Sorg Paper Company of Middletown for bonus money some time ago, won their case yes terday. The Paper Makers who sued the Sorg Company were the men Jwho were locked out of the mill for being union men last win ter. The Sorg Company notified the men that if they wanted their money they would have to go to the court to get it Well they are going to get i& J- z Hat Men Threaten Drastic Action. New York, May 21.—The spe cial committee of the United Hat ters of North America, in conven tion here, preparing Monday its re port on the question of meeting the judgment of approximately $300, 000 given to Lowe and company, hat manufacturers of Danbury, Conn., in a boycott action. The judgment was affirmed by the United States supreme court and Loewe and company have served notice on the hatters' union that unless the union takes steps to satisfy the judgment, it will pro ceed in foreclosure actions, against the homes and bank accounts of the hatters which were attached when the suit was begun in 1908. Little Bits. The Executive Council of the A. F. of L, has accepted the invitation the National Women's Trade Union League of New York City, for the officers of the American Federation of Labor to be present, and Mr. jompers will speak at the mass meeting on the opening even ing of the convention ?nd Mr. Morrison will attend the daily ses sions. All Labor Leaders interested in the woman movement within the American Labor movement, and who will be in the east from Jane2 to 12 are also invited to attend the sessions. This invitation is tendered with especial cordiality to the editors of the official labor press. V Fred Heck, representing the Building Trades Council of Cincin nati and vicinity and Thos. Ewen representing the Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers' Union No. 41, of Cincinnati, mo tored to Hamilton Tuesday and paid the PRESS office a visit. They left later in the day for Dayton, Ohio where1 they attended to some important business p-rtaining to their respective organizations. n [ron Molders' Union is enjoying a little spirit in membership In the past three weeks many molders who have beej working in the dif ferent shops throughout the city are making application and Lecom ing members. Molders who do not belong to the union should join now. T7 The Bakers are still insisting that union men and their families should purchase nothing but union labeled bread. Tell your grocer that you do not want the out of town bread. U The Hotel Howald Cafe is again open for business. While the bai has been somewhat hampered by the recent fire, the same good ser vice will be extended. If your friends are still in town you cac meet them at Hotel Howald. XJ The machinists formerely em ployed by the American LaFrance Fire Engine company, went or. strike May 0th, 1915. This com pany manufacturers Fire Engine and apparatus purchased by citie for fire protection. A cjmmunica tion was receiv?d it this city that effect and the same was sub mitted to Mayor Fred Hinkel o Hamilton. The mayor will tak the same before the city council purchases of this character ar make by the city. tt Closed Shop Agreement Is Given Ice Men. Ice Wagon drivers of Cincinnat were at work as usual Monday un der au agreement providing for closed shop signed by the City Ic Delivery Ccmpany. Drivers' demand for a close shop had been refused until Sunda and a strike was in prospect. Smaller ice manufacturers wi sign the agreement, it is said. All men employed in and outsit of the plants were given increase in wages. Brewery Employes Advance. Philadelphia, May 21.—Brewer employes in this city have signed an agreement with their employer which provides for an increase cf #1 a week for engineers, fireme anf drivers. Bottlers, coopers and other employes secure a eight hour day. flomi Aula For Wisconsin Madison, Wis., May 21.—By a vote of 22 to 8 the state senate passed a resolution providing for a home rule for cities constitutional amendment. Advocates of the measure showed the folly of petty questions being referred to the leg islature instead of to city councils that are better qualified to act. •ooo»»»»»o»oo»»ooo»»»»»o» WORK OF UNION8. Labor organizations have been foremost In calling public atten tion to and demanding the recog nition of the conditions against which their members are struu Kllng. Indeed, they are to It credited with forcing the ob servance of these facts bot upon employers and political economists. Had they not done so political economy might have continued to be the "dismal sci '•nce" which so long faced prac tical conditions with abstract lieorles.—(iridium Taylor. WALKING FOR HEALTH. The Pedom«t«r Habit Is a Splendid One to Cultivate. A famoua New York doctor was call ed upon some months ago by a patient who presented an appearance of ill ness, but with whom he could find' nothing the matter. Questioning dis closed the fact that he had not taken rt'Kular phyak:al exercise for years. That's your trouble," remarked the wise physician. "I'll write you a pre scription." When he got outside the oflice the patient opened the bit of pa per and read, "Get a pedometer aud bring it back to me in three weeks with the Indicator pointing to 100 miles." When the patient returned at the time mentioned the doctor, without making an examination, told hint he need not come back any more. His looks demonstrated the effieecy of the treatment. But he was counseled to persevere in keeping the pedometer busy and thereby save many a doc tor's fee. There are imaginative patients, most whose troubles may be traced to the "thermometer habit" Tliey are constantly taking their temperature, and their feelings are regulated by their discoveries. A splendid substi tute is the "pedometer habit." Instead of continually fussing to keep his tem perature below 100, for instance, the possessor of one of these clever con trivances can try how lontr it. takes to of SATURDAY Tlen's Work Shirts Blue Chain dark stripe Heavy bray, Cheviots and black Sateen, every shin cut full. Top Coats B. H. WELUNGHOKF 810 Greenwood Avenue Thrc Wunder hose Wold's best Guaran Five Pa' teed Hose, for Men, Women and Chil dren. Every pair guaranteed. send the pedometer above" that figure. Lots of fun is to be obtained from as certaining distances between various points by walkiug them. Incidentally the liver gets a good shaking up, the lungs receive the fresh air for the lack of which they have been starving, and the enthusiastic pedestrian feels a new joy of living. It is not convenient for all to play that most excellent of pas times—golf. But the pedometer game is available to most, and it renders in teresting what is, after all, a rather monotonous form of exercise.—Pitts burgh Gazette-Times. Away in order to dispose of the enormous stock of New Spring Goods we have on hand and turn it into cash to enable us to meet our obligations promptly, we have decided to take our loss now and as our DOLLAR SALES have been the greatest cash raising ones with us. beginning Friday morning, May 21, we will put on our DOLLAR SALE which lasts until Saturday night, May 22. $1.00 Buys Any MANS' SUIT in Our House. $1.00 Buys Any Young Man's Suit in Our House. $1.00 Buys Any Boy's or Child's Suit Here Are The Conditions of the Sale: Select any suit in our stock, pay the salesman the regular price it is marked and another one of the Mine quality and price Is yours for $1.00. Two parties can take advantage of this sale. Each can selects $20 suit and pay $21 for the two suits, or select two $10 suits and pay $11 for them, or two $5.00 suits and pay $6.00 for them. FOR YOUR NEXT SUIT GO TO THE UP-TO-DATE TAILORS 235 Court Street Remember these are not shelf-worn goods that have been carried over year after year and transferred trom time to time from one owner to another and then advertised as new goods at a sacrifice. We are estab lishing a new record in Hamilton. Instead of holding on to these goods for dear life until the season is over hoping to sell them at a profit and then sacrificing them when you can get little use out of them, we have con cluded to sell them now at less than cost instead of making you wait until the season is over. The first time we advertised two suits for the price of one suit plus a $1.00 a great many people doubted that we would do us we agreed, but we want to say that the foundation of this business is being built on truth and we w ill dem onstrate to you we do as we advertise. $1.00 Five ra'r- For $1.00 Hen's 69c Dress Shirts Soft bosom, large as- Two For sortment of pat terns, many white grounds with popu lar pin stripe effects Two For $1.00 Hen's and Young Men's Dress Caps Regular 95c quality, Choice for Dollar Day ..... 3M v Suits $*| f™* .00 No More i 10= No Less Strictly Union Made Garments in our own shop. B. SIEBLER Union Paint Store In the city. Don't forget to buy your Paints, Oils, Varnish, here RALSTON Paint Store Home Pnone 1072-F with delay. It always Injures those who are prepared.—Lucan. DOLLAR DAY AT THE RED TRUNK 108 N. Third St. Both Phones ma7« MONUMENTS Grave Marks. Cemetery Work of All Kinds. Best of Stock and Lowest Prices. may7-2ttt MAY 21-22 ment of patterns. desirable 'r I 235 Court E O N Y StrCCt niay-14-tf WM. WKU.INGHOFF Call on us and save money WM. WELLINGHOFF & SON HAMILTON. OHIO Pleasant Employ Stubbs—Your old friend, Weary leigh, has got him a job at last that Is exactly to his liking. Grubbs—You don't say so? Stubbs—Yes. He is em ployed by a bis dairy company, and his duty is to wait till the cows come home.—Richmond Times-Dispatch. A Matter of Location. "When I was a boy." said Mr. Wa terstoek, "I wanted to go to sea and be a pirate." "And you changed your mind," re plied Miss Cayenne, "to the extent of deciding to remain on land."—Wash ington Star. You will never "get there" If you are content just to "get by."—Youth's Com IN Men's Dress Shirts Regular uOc quality Negligee soft bos om, large Men's Straw Hats Regular $1.50 Straw a s a n e w shapes, high and low crowns, the very style you want. Men's $1.50 Pants Well Tailored Trous ers, made of depend able materials, all in new spring styles, good colors, in 'ight or dark mixtures. RED TRUNK The Goodman-Straus Co. Hamilton Ohio HOUSE. Three $1.00 assort- Special K- $1.00 2 for $1.00