Oklahoma State Labor News (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 2, No. 8, Ed. 1 Friday, June 28, 1907 Page: 1 of 4
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Oklahoma \State Labor NeWs
VOLUME 2, NO. 8.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA.. JUNK 2H, 1907.
FIVE CENTS PER COPV
U^«l,
A Weekly Paper Devoted to the Working Man of the New State of Oklahoma
!PRESIDENT GOMPERS
URGES AFFILIATION
American Federation of Labor Endeavors to Unite
all Classes of Wage Workers.
That class. race, creed. political
and trade prejudices may be abol-
Inhed.
l'. That support. moral and flnan-
clal. may be Riven to each other.
It is composed of International.
State, Central and Loral Unions, rep-
resenting the great hulk
labor In the
ada.
It gives to any organisation joining
Its ranks recognition In the labor Held
ill Its phases
ganlssed
i'nlted States and Can-
GOVERNORJOSEPH W. FOLK
WHO DELIVERED AN ADDRESS AT THE CIIAl'TAt'OfA THURSDAY
OKL.VHOMA VS \ SI SIMKH, Ul'-
SOHT.
.Naturally Oklahoma has Its quota
of the people who "go away" for the
summer. It Is a disease and the only
eure appears to be four or five weeks
of mosquito hltes, restaurant grub,
stuffed excursion trains and exorbi-
tant prices to cure, the afflicted ones.
Then they are glad to get baek home
and rest up.
Hut there are a few of our citizens
who realize that Oklahoma generally
and Oklahoma City particularly, Is
the finest summer resort on earth.
What section of our country or of
any body's country for that matter,
has such equable temperature, such
bracing ozone, such balmy days or
sleep-Inviting nights? The altitude
of Oklahoma City Is most desirable,
hut those who want to go higher
have the majectlc scenery of the
NVlchlta mountains or the inspiring
plains of Beaver county at their do'or
yards. No liner fishing or hunting
grounds are to be found than In the
Kiamltia hills, no cozier spooning
spots than around historic Fort Gib-
son. and for farm houses where the
weary traveler enjoys yellow logged
ehickcn, fresh eggs, buttermilk, roast-
ing ears and rosy cheeked girls, those
i f Oklahoma are without a peer. Then
it is si pleasure to spend your money
at home, and to enjoy life with your
friends Instead of trying to among
strangers.
The Post has no knoek against the
far-distant summer resort, but it
urges its readers to get their eyes
accustomed to the beauties and com-
forts of their own door yards.— Post.
In reply we will agree with the
Oklahoma Post. Oklahoma City is
all right. Even the contestants on
the Oklahoma Post prefer to remain
at home. Good reason Is it not.
girls? Can't afford to go since they
don't issue passes. .
Till; TKOUBLK MA lift It.
The man who tights the battles lor
labor, who makes enemies of capital-
ists and corporations by what they do
and say. have trials enough to
mnter without feeling that they must
also be on their guard against encmie;
in the very ranks of labor who ought
to be their friend and supporters
but while it is discouraging to know
that there are creatures so dispisable
as to seek to blight the good work of
loyal men it must never l e forgotten
that the sonnd sense and good judg-
ment of the great majority of the
laboring people can In- relied upon to
scorn tin- work of gossips and render
futile the efforts of the falsified who
would wllllngl> wreck everj hope « f
labor's future that in the ruins they
might find some petty hate or malice
granted.
ItKNO PIIAIt.MAC'Y.
secures In eases of boycotts, |
strikes, lockouts, attentive hearing be-
fore oil affiliated bodies, and it ren-
ders financial - abl to the extent of
Its ability.
It is not a money institution. It
allows each organization to control its
own funds; t. establish and expend
its own benefits without let or hiu-
derance.
It alms to allow—In tin- light of
xperlenee—the utmost liberty to
aeh organization in the conduct of
is own affairs consistent with the
generally understood principles of
labor.
It establishes inter-communication,
constant correspondence with ;i corps
of representative organizers through-
out the country.
It watches the Interest of the work-
ers in National congress. It endorses
and protests in the name of Labor,
and has secured vast relief from bur-
densome laws and government offi-
cials.
It is in communication with re-
formers and sympathizers In almost
all classes, giving information and
enlisting their co-operation.
It assembles once a year all classes
of wage-earners, In convention, to ex-
change Ideas and methods, to culti-
vate mutual Interest, to secure united
action, to speak for Labor, to an-
nounce to tlie world the burdens, alms
end hopes of the workers.
• It asks—yea. demands—the co-
operation of all wage-workers who
belle vc in the principle of unity, and
4bat there is something better In life
than long hours, low wages, lack
bf employment, and all that these
jinply.
Its existence Is based upon economic
puw, to wit:
That no particular trade can long
maintain wages above the common
level.
That to maintain high wages all
trades and callings must be organized
The lack of organization among tin
unskilled can only be acompllshed
by united action. Therefore, Feder-
ation.
Again, that no particular locality
can long maintain high wages abov
that of others.
That to maintain high wages a
localities must be organised.
That this can best be done by the
maintenance of national and Inter-
national unions.
That any local union which refuses
affiliate interests of all workers
and the whole people. Bach affiliated
organization is soverign unto itself in
its trade and international affairs.
When, however, an organization de-
sires to extend its jurisdiction over
other trades or callings, then the
members of such crafts or callings,
who are already organized, may ob-
ject to such extension.
In addition to the above, I beg to
refer you to the enclosed leaflets pub-
lished by this office.
Thusting that your local unions may
decide in favor of affiliation, and with
best wishes for success, I am.
Fraternally yours.
SAMUEL OOMPEUS.
President American Federation of
l^ibor.
ELOQUENT ADDRESS OF
HON. WILLIAH J. BRYAN
k1- ; V-
SAMUEL W. GOMPERS
PRESIDENT AMERICAN FEDERATION OF t.AIIOK
Sells paint
dow glass. A
toilet articles.
West lteno
oils, varnishes and win-
\ full line of drugs and
Phone 2S64.
You can not always judge how well
man has aimed, bv what be hits.
HILL'S BUSINESS COLLEGE
fifteen Dollars
will pay your tuition until August 12 i:i the day •
night and Saturday school. Any student, any de-
partment.
PfNHANSIIIP
Special attention given to this study. Card writ-
ing a specialty Nij ht School -Enrolling students
every night. Night school all summer. Only one
in city. Anv *tudy, good teachers, no pupil teaching
TK I. El' II ONE 34 34
OK CALL AT TIIE t'OI.I.KUK
You are Insured
against loss or dissatisfaction when
you trade at tliis new different shop.
If it don't suit, if it don't wear satis-
o
factory, bring it back for
Better Things to Wear
FOR MEN AND BOYS
WHY NOT TRY TO
"Gel the Habit"
IIMUl: WITH
w/man
rfn.HFH'5, OUTFITTER,J
llcfore an Immense audience, the
largest attending the C hautauqua dur-
ing the present season, William .1.
Bryan delivered his most Interesting
lecture on "The Old World and Its
Ways" at Convention hall last night.
His appearance upon the stag*- was
greeted with a tremendous ovation,
and when Cnl J. W. Johnson intro-
duced him as the next president ol
the United States, tin- applause con-
tinued for several minutes. Mr. Bryan
in the introductory remarks to his lec-
ture. took occasion to assure tin- peo-
ple of oklahoma City of his deep
gratitude.
"I appreciate Mr. Johnson's remarks
concerning me," he said, "but 1 have
been Introduced as the next president
in all. about 600 times, until 1 have
reached the p«4nt where I feel that
the prophet should be annolnted. be-
fore his prophecies may come true.
Once, about eleven years ago, I thought
I was going to be a Moses, but 1
wasn't. Three years ago. they brought
out another Moses and I played Aaron
to him. but without avail, so that 1
am now studying the Bible with a
view of finding out whether then* is
ay other character in It that I do
fit. But I feel more than grateful
to the American pc.tple. This republb"
has done me honor overmuch. N'o one
else hi s received the honors I have.
Even my political opponents have
j treated me much better than some.
So why should I feel bad over losing
| such a small thing as the presidency,
j i shall be content to spend my life!
in doing what good T may."
Mr. Bryan was Introduced In a
speech by Col. Johnson who told the
story of Ids ascendancy Into fame,
from the time he was ;■ poor Nebraska
farmer to the historic Chicago conven-
tion when, with a single bound he
made himself a recognised factor in
the democratic party, and down to
the present time he Is the beloved
idol of united democracy.
After bis preliminary remarks. Mr.
Bryan stated that as he had been ad-
vertised for two lectures, one on poll-
tics. and the other on travel, he felt
that It was due* the audience that the>
should be .permitted to decide upon j
which of his subjects they would pr
fer to hear him. He asked for a ri
ing vote nnd "Travels" won by <
overwhelming majority.
Mr. Bryan was visibly pL-ascd with
the di llcate compliment paid him by
the audience. He said he preferred to
talk on his trip around the world, I
because the people of Oklahoma City
had recently heard several good poli-
tical speeches. "You heard a gr.od
spc.eh Monday night," he sibl. "It
was a splendid democratic speech de-
livered by Senator LaFollette of Wis-
consin. He says his speech was re-
publican. but then a rose by any other
name smells Just as sweet. Now
Tuesday night you had a good r -
publican speech delivered by a republi
| can sur<- enough, an 1 tomorrow night
( Mr Bryan then launched out Into
his lecture on his travels. He de-
scribed the visit of himself and fam-
ily to old Damascus to Stockholm and
to Constantinople, which he declared
should the European and Asiatic
countries ever become united was the
logical point for tie* capital, lie gave
his Impressions of European countries,
described the conditions «.f the people
and told of the disappointments met
with, because of preconceived Ideas
of historic points In the old world. He
declared that the natural scenery of
America, to Ids mind, was more nearly
sublime than anything he saw while
abroad Then he discussed his Jour-
ii' y through the Holy Lund, and In-
terior Asia, where he found many
American educational Institutions, lie
described his visits to royalty In dif-
ferent parts of the world. In i humor
ous manner, which brought laughter
and applaqse.
A portion of the lecture was taken
up hi a discussion of the religion of
Confucius found in China, which lie
declared was responsible for the fact
that China has stood still for 2.000
jcars. while other countries In which
Christianity prevailed had gone rap-
idly ahead in point of progress. He
*:tld there was ample evidence that
Confucianism was on the decline.
Concerning Japan he said that, to
his mind, the greatest problem affect-
ing • hat country was whether or not It
w>uld iccept Christianity, having al-
ready adopted many ideas coming from
Christian hittions. In Iridia, he found
nothing but the darkest idolatry.
In a brilliant peroration he describ-
ed the condition of womankind over
the world, and paid a tribute to Amer-
ica. which, he said, had raised the
standard of womanhood higher than
that of any other nation on the face
of the globe. He also spoke of the
condition of the laboring classes,
which, he said, was much better In
this country than anvwhere eise.
America, he declared, was doing a
wond'*rful work along educational
lines In Asia, other countries might
claim that the sun never sets on their
possessions, but for America, the
speaker declared the sun nev r sets on
Its philanthropy.
Mr. Bryan was met at the train by
II d legatb n of democrats including
Chairman J B. Thompson of the state
Committee, E. L. Fulton, candidate for
congress, Ed O. Cassady, of Shawnee,
J. H, Kenton, W. C\ Hughes. W. A.
i 'lark, candidal* for district judge,
and T l*\ McMeacham, candidate for
the state senate. The committee es-
corted the distinguished vlslto- to the
L«e hotel where they took dinner with
him.
IIE PATIENT: llEsl l/TS COME.
Cndoubtly one of the greatest
dangers that threaten labor unions
todav Is the desire of new and Inex-
perienced members for quick and big
results While this may be natural,
it Is very often disastrous. Some
unions may make great gains in
wages and hours, but are perhaps not
a safe standard for others .A good
reserve fund and thorough organlza-
1 tlon. which will Insure permanent
strength, should be the aim of all or-
ganizations. When this has been ac-
complished. wages and hours art*
bound to follow. Let new unions
profit b\ the experience of older ones.
NO LABEL. VO SKAT.
At future meetings of the Rhode
Island State Branch of the American I
Federation of Labor no delegate will i
be seated unless his clothing bears the |
union label.
This would not be a bad suggestion |
to the Central Trades Council in Okla- j
homa City to see how manv union ,
labels they could find. Invest and j
then make your repart.
PRINTE.RS
Guy Mr'Williams has returned to
Warden-Ebrlght's, his former love.
"Kid" Anthony has returned from
a visit with friends In Fort Worth.
Texas.
Ucgular meeting of N<
July 7, In Eagle's Hall,
be there.
283 Sunday,
Vou ought to
J. !> I'logers, linotype operator at
the oklahoman. has been laying off
for several days on account of illness.
Chas. Alberts, alias "Brownie," has
been showing up at Joe Halla's and
says work is fair at that establish-
ment. Some of the largest strings in
town having bee n turned out there the
past week.
Chas. Duugherty. a staunch member
of 283. was nominated for Labor
Commissioner on the Democratic
ticket by the recent convention held
at the Court House In this City, his
opponent having withdrawn his name
from the ticket.
"Happy" Jan/., a printer who recent-
ly vacated the Union Printer's Home
at Colorado Springs on account of tie-
high altitude and came to this city
with the hopes of better health, wan
sent to Phoenix Monday by the mem-
bers of 283. He Is suffering from that
dread disease, consumption.
HELPING THE PRINTS.
The Central Labor Union did not
meet Wednesday night, as the dele-
gates from the Typographical Union
and other organizations were in con-
ference regarding the big festival next
week In honor of the forty-third annl-
ver*ar> of Erie Typographical Union.
The help and advice tendered by
many union men has been greatfully
appreciated by the prints.
HOMES FOR THE LABORING MAN
SPECIAL OFFERINGS—Men's Suits for... $12.50 aud $15
Porous Knit Underwear 50c $5.00 Panama Hats
at' Knillg to
i, S|,. .Oh fro;
•ill i. 1 laVr
be den or rati
ch delivered b
cess It y have
hear a pond demo
n Governor Folk "i
it that his speech
, bernw—. any goor
any good man mus
denim racy in It."
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We will sell vou lots on such easy terras,
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mortgage, no taxes, and when lots are
paid out, will build you a home that you
can f>,iv for like rent. Our property is on
the new car line, but so close in you don't
need a street car.
A Rich Mart's Home at a
Poor Man's 8*rice
When you want to buy, rent or sell, come
to see us.
Phone 807 T
iiOl West Grand
ri I K PATTKKSC )N CC).1
orner of Grand
and Kobinson
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Krogh, Nora I. Oklahoma State Labor News (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 2, No. 8, Ed. 1 Friday, June 28, 1907, newspaper, June 28, 1907; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc154770/m1/1/: accessed April 24, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.