Oklahoma Labor Unit (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 1, No. 18, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 10, 1908 Page: 2 of 4
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TRADES!H^lCOUNCIL> 97
OCTOBER 10, 1908.
PATRONAGE
The merchant who does not advertise at all may
or may not be your friend, fellow worker, but it Is
a foregone roncluslon that he who liberally patron-
t/.f* the roluinna of all other papers and refuses to
udv«-i tiae In your paper, 1m not looking for the
working man's patrona«<■. does not wish It. and Is
not desirous of your friendship.
You will find that those who advertise In these
columns are worthy ol your every consideration, for
we shall u*e every precaution to protect your in-
tercuts.
When von pntronlrr- the man who advertises in
your paper see that h* known where you saw the
advertisement You will find this a benefit to you
aH woll un to i..v paper.
CORPORATIONS OPEN WAR IN OKLAHOMA
AGAINST ORGANIZED LABOR
In n circular just issued liy the so-called "Kail-
\va.\ Kmpolvccs' Protective Association of Okla-
homa," tile railroad companies admit that they
are hard-pressed by the constant growth ol labor
unions; that labor unions are the best and only
hope for the laboring man to protect himself;
that they need money with which to fight labor
unions, and many other admission that are very
obvious.
This circular lias been mailed to every rail-
road employee in Oklahoma. To those who are
unversed in unionism it will appear to be the
real-Article, while many others will recognize the
sword of the corporations and get "under cover"
by making immediate application for membership.
The circular is unaddressed and unsigned, but
it, is stated on the vein best of authority that the
Santa Fc. Frisco and Hock Island railroad officials
are responsible for the "Railway Employees' Pro-
tective Association of Oklahoma," and it is the
first declaration of a war that is to be waged in
Oklahoma by the corporations against organized
labor.
There has been a movement on foot ever since
tho adjournment of the last Oklahoma legislature
to form an army to battle with organized labor.
Leaders in union circles have known that such a
move was on foot but did not know what form it
would t;iUt■. Several attempts have been made to
incite dissenlions in labor's ranks which have so
far been unfruitful. Hut the circular just issued
is tile tlrst declaration of open war.
The plan contemplated by the corporations is
to form "unions" of their "loyal"(?) employees.
These "members" will solicit the membership of
their fellow-workers. Kvery man who fails or
refuses to join this "protective (God save the
mark) association" will be reported as "dis-
loyal." These "disloyal" employees will be grad-
ually weeded out by such charges as "negligence,"
"carelessness," "insubordination," and the thou-
sand and one charges that officials are so well
acquainted with -provided, of course, that the
"association" shows strength enough to justify.
Then what will happen? The "loyal#" will re-
ceive the usual reward lower wages, longer
hours, heavier duties. anil ail the rest
lint what will he done with the "fees and dues"
paid in by the "loyals"f A "committee" main-
tained at Guthrie "as explained in by-laws." In
other words, to see that no legislation favorable
to organized labor is enacted
The circular merely states "For your infor-
mation." It savs:
"The present financial depression, the contin-
ued ATTACKS OX RAILROAD UKVKXFF.S and
the constantly increasing demands and adverse
rulings of the State Railroad Commissioners, have
reached a point where it threatens the interests
and welfare of every railroad FMPLOYF. in the
state of Oklahoma." Isn't it peculiar that the
members of the Order of Railway Conductors,
the Engineers ami the Trainmen have not noticed
this and commented upon it .' And yet they usu-
ally are so quick to protect their interests. Here,
under such threatening conditions, they have let
the railroads be the first to see dire calamity ap
proaching. The circular goes ahead:
"One feature which threatens the RAILROADS
is the persistent efforts on the part of CERTAIN'
ELEMENTS to induce the Corporation Commis-
sioners to force a reduction in rates." And for
fear their revenue will be reduced they ask their
employees to furnish the money to fight these re
duet ions.
"We believe the time has arrived when everv
employe—no matter what his position is or what
wages be receive*—should unite his individual
efforts with those of every other employe on every
other road running in the state of Oklahoma for
the purpose of protecting his position, his home
and his family " What do you thin k<«f that '
The watchword ol unionism for one hundred
years endorsed by the slave-drivers The un-
scrupulous master of capital advocates the basic
principle of organized labor. He has for a cen-
tury denied labor the right to organize but now
preaches that it is labor's only salvation. True
they are using the phrase for the purpose of
enticing the unwary into the net but that is all
the more reason why the poor, blind fools should
open their ev- to t :iked truth.
"We number over 25,000 employees in the
state of Oklahoma, and if each and every one of
these employees will do his part, we can and we
will—bring about conditions that will MAKE
MORE SECT RE OCR POSITIONS, our citizen-
ship and our prosperity." That's gospel truth
and don't you overlook it. If these employees
affiliate with this association it will make ABSO-
LI'TELY SECl'RE the positions of the railroads.
But are the employees such fools?
The balance id" this circular is so utterly monop-
olistic that we give it verbatim.
THE RAILWAY EMPLOYEES PROTECTIVE
ASSOCIATION OF OKLAHOMA.
Guthrie, Oklahoma.
For Your Information.
Our plan is to unite ourselves into an association
composed of every railroad employe in the stale
Three representatives from the employees of each
road will furnish nil executive committee as ex
plained in by-laws. This committee is composed
of old employes whose ability, integrity and sin-
cerity have been tested, and whose every etlort
will be directed in the interests of. and for the
welfare of each and every member of this associa-
tion. They will watch the movements of the Cor-
poration Commissioners and also the state legis-
lature and when any action is taken under consid-
eration by either of these bodies which would
result detrimentally to our mutual interests, each
member will lie notified, by the secretary of his
division, and requested to unite his protest with
all the others, in order to prevent such action.
Again when candidates for political offices are
nominated, each member will be informed as to
the attitude of the man, or men, nominated in
respect to our interests, and as a member id' this
association, he will he requested to place his vote
and use his influence in favor of the man who
will be fair and just in the consideration of our
rights. By concerted and united action we can
compel the proper recognition of our just claims
by electing only those who pledge us fair treat-
ment. We appeal to you to give this movement
and this united effort your earnest attention. The
cost of membership is comparatively nothing,
while the benefits to be derived are important and
far-reaching. Above all, be ready at all times to
use your vote and your influence in the direction
of your own interests regardless of political par-
ties. Do not let politicians persuade you in any
direction. If you are in doubt 011 any point, write
the secretary of this association who will inform
you fully. Remember! This is an association
I,f railroad employes of every department in the
service each of whom is working for his own in-
terest by working and voting with all the rest.
There is no .graft in this move and there is 110
money connected with it beyond that necessary
for running expenses. If every man will prove
loyal and true to his own interests; if every man
will support this association by his individual ef-
fort, we will soon become so powerful a factor in
the political arena of Oklahoma that we will com-
pel recognition and will lie enabled to build up a
iccure and prosperous future for every railroad
employe in the state. This organization is poli-
tical but non-partisan.
We predict that the "association" will meet
\ ith but little success on the Rock Island where
the Order of Railroad Telegraphers is pretty
thoroughly organized, as are also the Conductors,
Engineers and Trainmen. It will meet with but
little better success on the Frisco where the or-
ganization is not so close as that of the Rock Is-
land lint better even than the officials suspicion.
On the Santa Fe it will take like wild-fire, for it
is the stamping ground of the poor, weak-minded
nouunionist. Dut even 011 the festered Santa Fe
there nougli unionists to hold the "associa-
tion" down if they will do their duty.
This scurvy "association" further admits the
■fleets of organization and at the same time insults
irganized labor by using the union label on their
irinted matter.
The reception this "association" will meet at
the hands of the employes will very likely cause
the employers to change their pans and every
man should keep his eyes open for something new
and notify us the minute it turns up.
THE LONG-EXPECTEI), DETERMINED
WAR BETWEEN CAPITAL AND LABOR IN
OKLAHOMA IS ON. LET'S MEET IT WITH
A SOLID FRONT.
GREATEST EN ItRfRlSE
OF OKLAHOMA
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kei. This manufacturing plant was
established four years ago, and is do-
ing a growing business, so we are In-
formed by Mr. G. T. Taylor who has
charge of their interesting exhibit
here.
CARPET STRETCHER.
T. M. Beatty is representing the
Faultless carpet stretcher and tacker
at the fair, h is a device manufac-
tured by J W. Quilling Manufacturing
Co.. of Quincy, 111 Its points of value
being that it is simple, easy of ope-
ration, rapid, the stretching power
easily controlled by the operator, is
strong and durable and indipsensable
for carpet laying to all who have seen
it. The operator can get close into
the corners or to the wall for stretch-
ing or driving tacks, uses any size
tacks is a time and money saver and
invaluable to housekeepers. Mr. Beat-
ty finds little difficulty in interesting
fair visitors in this valuable device.
EAST VIEW FARM.
A creditable display of 1". head of
registered jersey cattle is by K. L.
Peebly. whose farm of 240 acres,
known as the East View Farm, is five
miles east of this city. Mr. Peebly has
oeen in the business here of breeding
and marketing jerseys rt>r the pa*t
eleven years. He has 30 to 40 head
on his farm all the time and tells us
he expects to increase the business to
200 head a year as soon as practical
I^ast year he exhibited the grand
champion bull of the state at our ex
position. His herd of 15 shows up
nicely among the several herds at the
fair. At East View Farm Mr. Peebly
has 50 acres In fruit, and his is a model
stock and fruit farm Our citizens are
favorably familiar with East View jer-
sey butter, much in demand and fre-
quently marketed by Mr. Peebly who
Is to be congratulated upon the success
he is making of fine jerseys, and who
Is appreciated by farmers and all who
wish to improve their stock.
on demand. The showing at
by Mr. Miller is above an
CANADIAN COUNTY EXHIBIT.
A large space is occupied in the ag-
ricultural hall by exhibits from Cana-
dian county, of which El Reno is the
county seat. When we saw J. S. Hale
Tuesday he was feeling quite jubilant
because competent judges had fastened
numerous premium ribbons to the
Canadian product. Mr. Hale has
charge of the display for his county.
There are all kinds of vegetables,
fruits, grains and grasses shown, of
splendid development and attractive-
ness. The display quality and variety
of corn is especially notworthy. Such
i showing as Canadian county makes
of her products cannot fall to be val-
uable as an advertisement to that sec-
tion of the new setate, for it is certain-
ly creditable.
' Getting better results is better business than
commenting on their possible fnilnre.
The results of some men are limited to their im-
aginations.
EXHIBIT OF GAREE & GAREE.
Four first prizes 011 Duroc Jersey
swine anil two second prizes on same
ire to the credit of Messrs. Garee &
Garee whose nurseries, stock and other
interests are at Noble. They raise, be
ildes fine Jersey hogs, also Jacks, jen-
letts, Rhode Island red chickens and
bees From this nursery they sell all
kind of nursery stock. Oklahoma peo-
ple are pleased to have such citjzens
is Garee & Garee, whose enterprise in
'.he lines mentioned is most commend-
able, and we are plea«a/i to note that
a liberal share of ribbons have been
ittaqhed to their exhibits of every
^lass at the fair.
JERSEY CATTLE FOR SALE.
J. B. Givens, of Watonga, Oklahoma
has a half dozen head of fine jerseys
on exhibition, and they are certainly
at the top of specimens of this breed
shown.
While at his new place two miles
east of Watonga Mr. Givens raises
mules and Duroc jersey hogs, his jer
aey cattle are models. He has an
nounced an auction sale of his jersey!
to take place at the fair grounds in
this city on Monday. October 12th, at
which time he will close out his jer
*eys to devote exclusive attention to
his other stock and farming affairs.
This will furnish a splendid opportun
ty for farmers and others to secure
the celebrated jersey strain, as the
animals are among the best specimens
we have ever seen. Those interested
cannot afford to miss this sale and
should remember the date—Oct. 12th
This stock is of the American Jersey
Cattle Club, and endorsed by that or
ganizatlon. Mr. Givens is one of the
most successful fine stock men in the
state. The fine jersey specimens on
exhibition here and that will be sold
on the 12th Inst, should be seen to be
fully appreciated. Remember the sale.
the farm, and cattle men* evrywhere
supplied «Kh animals for breeding
purposes,
average and attracts the admiration
of all stockmen Mr. Miller is one of
the most successful raisers of thor
oughbred cattle wes. of the Mis.iss
lppi river.
ABERDEEN-ANGUS CATTLE.
The exhibit of Aberdeen Angus cat-
tle at the state fair, property or Parker
Parish * Co. consists of thirteen
splendkl specimens. Their herd ot
about 44)0 head is near Hudson, Staf-
ford county, Kansas, on their ranch,
consisting of 2700 acres, and they are
the most extensive breeders of thor-
oughbred Aberdeen .Angus cattle in
the west. Premiums taken by Par-
rish & Co. in the past are from many
fairs where they have exhibited, and
Include ribbons from the late world's
fair of St. Louis. The Messrs. Par
rish have been in the business of
breeding these cattle for the paBt 25
years. That they have made such
success indicates their ability as care-
ful breeders of stock. They are fur-
nishing favorable opportunity to t
western farmers and cattle rais-
ers of the west to Improv their
herds, and large numbers are taki
advantage of the fact that Parrish &
Co., always have fine individual breed-
ing animals for sale. The Aberdeen-
Angus cattle are splendid for all pur
poses, either dairy or for beef. Pa
rish & Co. have one of the most at-
tractive exhibit at the fair and are to
be congratulated as leaders in cattle
breeding in the weBt.
SHORT ORDERS, ETC.
Clajman & Strimple have opened a
short order and refreshment stand, cor-
ner of Robinson and Reno streets, and
fixed things up in an attractive man-
ner. They know the business, handle
union made goods and expect to win on
the merit of their goods and service.
Try them once for good things to eat
and drink and you will be apt to call
again.
BROTHERHOOD OF
YOEMEN.
This is a fraternal benefit associa-
tion with headquarters at Des Moines.
Towa, represented at the fair and in
Oklahoma by C. L. Morean, whose of-
fice is room 5, over the State National
Hank. Mr. Morean opened the office
here January 1, last, and reports a
flourishing growth in membership.
Potent reasons assigned for poinlng
the Yoemen are that it unites both
sexes in one order at the same rate of
assessment, pays liberally In cases of
accident, total disability or death, the
assessment being based as reasonable
as can posibly be made, according to
face of policy and age of the member.
Best evidence of th reasonableness of
the insurance plan Is in the fact that
from December 31, 1897, Its member-
ship has grown from 985 to 79.922 in
1907—a period of ten years. Mr.
Morean Is circulating the "glad tid-
ings" of his company liberally on the
grounds.
OKLAHOMA SPRING BEDS.
The Oklahoma Spring lied Manufac-
turing Co., is in evidence at the fair
grounds, and making known the merits
of the spring they produce. This com-
pany was organized, completed a plant
at 1 and :! East Second Street, this city,
July 1, last. The company is incor-
porated, with G. V. McClintic, presi-
dent; and A. M. Sorey, secretary and
treasurer. They have men on the road
introducing the product to the trade
AMERICAN The spring turned out here never sags
and is sold on a five year guarantee
to that effect. We consider the Okla-
homa Spring Bed Manufacturing Co.. a
valuable one, as they have a productive
Industry employing labor.
A LIVE WIRE.
There are just HI!) labor papers published
throughout the United States. Some of them
are a great credit to the labor movement while a
few of them would be a disgrace to any movement.
One of the real "live wires" is the Kaston (Pa.)
Journal, published and edited by M. 1). Ij. Shrope,
an old war horse in the cause. It is always filled
with original gems of particular interest to the
laborers. It has just issued an annual review that
is a credit even to itself. And judging from a
distandee the advertisers of Kaston appreciate a
good medium.
Sermonizing with others on the failings of man
hood in general is of less value than sermonizing
with one's self in one's own failings.
The fool and the knave often travel together.
For the first we have sympathy ; for the latter con-
tempt.
CATTLE AND SHEEP.
The display of Galloway cattle and
Southdown sheep by S. M. Croft &
Sons is an attractive one at the fair
They have ten head of sheep and 14
head of cattle on exhibition, and if
they do not carry away some of the
ribbons it will be an oversight some-
where. The large ranch of 880 acres
of Messrs. S. M Croft & Sons Is lo-
cated near Bluff City, Kansas. For
years they have been making a spe-
cialty of the Galloway cattle and
Southdown sheep, with the result that
they are probably the most successful
breeders of these strains in the west.
Farmers and breeders who desire to
improve their herds appreciate the en-
terprise of the Messrs. Croft. Their
ranch in Kansas is a model one for the
business. They always have breeding
tuck on hand and for sale.
E. BRACHT'S JERSEYS.
Thirty head of fine jerseys are on
exhibition from the stock farm of E.
Bracht. The farm is located one mile
northeast of this city. Mr. Bracht is
an importer of Jerseys. A cow shown
was purchased by him at a cost of
$1,500. He buys and ships all over the
United States He has 50 to GO head
of registered animals on his place
most of the time. He has been in the
business 12 years and Is the founder of
the Improved Breeder's Association,
now having 500 members. His efforts
in fine stock raising in Oklahoma have
been crowned abundantly.
PINTSCH COMPRESSING CO.
Business of this company Is to sup-
ply heat and light for railroad cars.
General offices are In New York, but
they completed a most excellent plant
In Oklahoma City February last is
under management of B. M. Coffey.
The plant makes gas from oil, con-
sumes much coal and employs much
labor, and Is therefore a most valuable
productive industry here. The Prusrh
Compressing Co., has plants in mmv
Imye cities. and the one her? Is amonii
the most complete.
RECORD 2:1414.
Jim Hogan has charge of Gold Lace,
a Bymbolier mare with record of
2:14%, sire Flaxman by Gondolier
2:20. She is the property of J. A.
French, of Ponca City, who breeds
standard horses for sale. These are
of rare quality for speed. Gold Lace
at our fair is a speeder and a prize
winner. She is not only the admira-
tion of horsemen but of the large au-
diences that witness her performance
on the track here.
Mr French is deserving of much
SHORT ORDER CAFE.
Ross Hicks with his short order
house at 202 North Broadway, has
been looking pleasant these days, and
feeding about 1000 people a day during
the fair. He fills his customers to
degree of satisfaction withgood things
to eat at 20 cents for dinners. Short
orders and lunch are served at all credit for the pains he is taking at his
hours. This house feeds 600 a day on P°nca City ranch to furnish turfmen
an average. It requires 15 people to with something really meritorious,
serve the trade. Fresh oysters, fish Gold I.ace is a worthy specimen here
and game in season are served. He in charge of Mr. Hogan.
furnishes rooms at 25 ceuts. Serves
hot chili as a specialty, makes short
loans, and is here to cater to the wants
of the public. How well his efforts are
appreciated is attested by the large
and growing patronage of his house.
A NORTHERN TEXAS EXHIBIT.
Corn, pumpkins, the lucious yam
sweet potato, peanuts, alfalfa, good
cotton that is yielding a bale to the
acre, with vegetables and fruits of all
kind, in highest forms of development,
are shown at the fair through the
Chamber of Commerce of Wichita
Falls, in the Northern part of Texas.
The exhibit is in charge of J. T. Young.
Here also is shown the genuine ribbon
cane that produces 500 gallons of syrup
per acre and from which sugar is pro-
duced. An interesting feature here is
a large map of five counties repre-
sented by Mr. Young, showing railroad
waterways, etc, made of wheat and
corn. This Texas exhibit is certainly
an Interesting one. Mr. Young states
that notwithstanding the great ri"h-
ness and possibilities of his portion of
of Texas, there are still splendid op-
portunities for Investors and home-
seekers there. The fine exhibit at the
fair must be seen to be appreciated.
FINE CATTLE.
W. J. Miller has 15 head of breed-
ing cattle of the Short Horn tribe, on
exhibitior. His stock farm of 650
acres is near Newton, Iowa, where he
has been making a specialty of fine
cattle for the past 15 years. Stock
Suojjs s| saXoibiuo Otu PUB 8uojj=
from this farm has tak/sn premiums in
Des Moines, Lincoln, Topeka, Hutch-
inson and St. Joseph. A large herd
of these splendid cattle is maintained
OAK LAWN HERD.
C. H. Brown, proprietor of the Oak
Lawn herd of O. I. C. Swine is at thi
fair with 48 head of fine specimens
and prize winners. He has taken six
champion, nine first, seven second and
nine third prizes with his swine. Grand
champion boar and sow of this breed
are of his herd. The weight of his
champion boar is 1020 pounds. Mr.
Brown and family have over 200(i
acres of fine land in the Chickasaw
nation near Tishomingo, where his
swine ranch is located. Pedigrees are
furnished with all stock bought ot
him. He is a member of the O. I. C.
swine breeders association and talte i
much pains answering correspond-
ence, recording breeding stock, show-
ing visitors the merits of what he has
and filling all orders for breeding stock
promptly.
INDIANOLA BUSINESS COLLEGE.
J. M. Rudisall, field manager and
W. R. Gregg, secretary and treasurer,
have been nicely represnting the In-
dianola business college of Tecumseh,
during the fair. This is one of the
favorite educational institutions of
the new state now. They have a fine
new building with modern equipment.
The past two years 672 students were
enrolled. They have a free night
school. There is no vacation and stu-
dents may enter at any time. Practi-
cal book keeping, penmanship, type-
writing and all commercial branches
are taught by a competent faculty.
Now they have added a cotton grading
department, teaching how to correct-
ly grade cotton. A solid fact about the
Indianola Business College is that it
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