THE HARBINGER.
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Official Organ Central Lator Union
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ERA OF PROSPERITY.
The Springfield Republican says
"the working classes are in quite as
acute state of discontent as they ever
were." We have heard of nothing re
cently, which would tend to content
the working classes, but the recent ac
tion of the State Legislature of Massa
chusetts in killing about every meas
ure proposed by this class of people
has the opposite effect. Is it any won
der the working classes should be in
an "acute state of discontent" when
they see great combinations of wealth
forming daily, which they fsel will be
used sooner or later to crush them ? Is
it any wonder they should feel discou
tented to see the few continually grow
ing richer while the masses are just
as surely growing poorer?
Those who are reaping the benefits
of this era of "great prosperity" claim
that the wages of the working classes
have advanced, but when the great ad
vance in the price of everything con
sumed is taken into account, it can
be proven that wages have really de
creased in the past few years of "great
prosperity." Commenting on this con
dition of affairs, the Wilmington Star
says :
"We know the fact that within the
past few years, while there has been
but a trifling increase in the wages of
some workmen, none in others, and a
reduction in others, the increase in the
cost of living is thirty per cent. more.
There may be "prosperity," but the
workers who produce it are not in it.
It isn't hard for him who takes an
honest view of the situation in the in
dustrial field to account for the 'acute
state of discontent.' "
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP.
The American Federation of Labor
has for years advocated the wisdom of
cities owning and controlling all pub
lic utilities, and most all local unions
throughout the United States have en
dorsed the attitude of the A. F. of L.
Especially does organized labor believe
it will redound to the public good for
cities to own their own water plants,
and the reasons for this sentiment are
manifold. It is deemed necessary for
our purpose to mention but one of the
reasons why public ownership is pref
erable to private, ownership, and that
is the exorbitant charges for water
which is usual when these plants are
under the control of individuals. We
could produce an unlimited amount of
evidence or statistics to show that cities
which were formerly supplied water by
private corporations, and which have
since assumed control, are furnishing
water to the masses for a fraction of
TRADES few) COUNCIL
the former cost, but it is better to select
a home city our neighbor and the
following extract, from the editorial
page of the News and Observer, shows
how well Salisbury is getting along
under the new arrangement :
"Raleigh ought to own its water
supply. The Salisbury Sun says that
after reserving 6 per cent, on $90,000
(bonds), making extensive improve
ment in the plant, and reducing the
rent 10 per cent, the surplus is $3,500
a vear. That is a good object lesson
and argununt for municipal owner
ship.
THE MINERS' STRIKE.
The miners' strike is still on. That
grand "Old Tribune," John Mitchell,
is on deck, and he is ready to meet and
check any hostile move of the opera
tors, whose chief motive is to de
stroy the miners' union, and should
thev succeed in their diabolical at
tempt (which is not likely), the miners
would be at the mercy of a set of men
who would reduce their wages until
they would not be able to procure the
bare necessaries of life. They are
a soulless set, and it is only by the
guiding genhu of their capable leader,
John Mitchell, that the miners have
been able to hold their own against
such wiley foes.
The New York Journal says the
miners of Pennsylvania have at last
discovered where their strength lies
They know that Senator Quay can
settle the strike, and that if they show
their intention to give the Democrats
the State by their votes they can bring
Quay to terms.
The Journal of Wednesday last con
tinues:
"President Mitchell shows that
while, according to the Coal Trust, 13
cents per ton represents the operators'
increased cost of production in 1901,
due to an advance in wages extorted
by a strike, 39 cents per ton, as com
pared with 1900, represents the in
creased value of the product to the op
erators.
"The Trust is less concerned about
the present demand for more wages
than about the growing power of its
men to extort a fain r share of what
they earn.
"What the Trust is fighting for is
to destroy the miners' union. Accom
plishing that, it would have the men
completely at its mercy and pay them
what wages it pleased.
"In struggling to preserve the union
the miners are taking the only means
open to them of resisting the inaugu
ration of conditions that would reduce
them to virtual serfdom.
"The Trust will not arbitrate with
the strikers because it does not dare to
submit its crooked accounts and reveal
its manhood-crushing purpose to a tri
bunal of impartial men.
"That is why the Civic Federation,
composed of citizens of importance and
the highest respectability, was met with
sneers and insults by the Trust when
it offered to act as a court of arbitra
tion." STAY AWAY FROM JACKSONVILLE, FLA.
Jacksonville, June 19, 1902.
To All Central Bodies and Affiliated
Unions :
Brothers : The Painters, Plaster
ers and Carpenters have entered the
fight for the eight-hour day. There is
all likelihood of a big fight ahead, and
our position is such that we feel sure
of ultimate success; but, in order to
succeed, we must have the hearty co
operation of all unions in the South
in keeping men away from this city.
Strong efforts are being made by the
bosses to get workmen from the out
side. Keep them from coming and
our success is a certainty.
Thanking you in advance for your
co-operation and assistance, we are,
Very truly yours,
Seal.' Central Labor Union,
Of Jacksonville.
By R. L. Harper,
Business Manager.
Editorial Notes.
Be sure to read the well-written ar
ticle, headed "That Labor Hall," by
Bro. "G. T. N." The writer presents
his views about the coming labor tem
ple in a logical and forceful manner,
and shows the great interest he evinces
in the cause of labor.
The Grand Lodge of Masons met in
Oxford last Tuesday, and placed the
selection of a site and the building of
the Masonic Temple in the hands of a
committee with power to act. Raleigh
should be hustling to secure this tern
pie, as Durham has her eye on it.
Bro. W. E. Faison, the editor, states
that he had a pleasant time in attend
ance upon the meeting of the National
Council of the O. U. A. M., which
recently held its session at Milwaukee,
Wis., at which Bro. Faison ably repre
sented the State Council of North Car
olina. Raleigh will be sure to get the
Labor Temple, which will not be "on
paper" only, but a reality, but she
must get an accelerated move on her
if she secures the Masonic Tern
pie, which will also be erected in the
near future.
The Carolina Trust Company are
having the finishing touches to their
banking office in the magnificent Car
olina Trust Company's building on
Fayetteville street, adjoining the new
Tucker building, put on. The office
furniture and vault were placed in po
sition this week, the latter weighing
about 30,000 pounds.
Typographical Union No. 101, Wash
ington, D. C, will go the convention
at Cincinnati as a candidate for the
next convention of the I. T. U. Wash
ington has much to commend it as a
convention city, and we wish it suc
cess, especially as this section can with
less cost have representatives present.
:
The Convention of the International
Printing Pressmen and Assisants'
Union was pulled off in the city of
Baltimore last week; and if we can
trust the information at hand, a great
deal of very important business to the
craft was transacted.
In returning from the Convention
of the International Brotherhood of
Bookbinders, Mr. W. .H. Singleton
stopped in Raleigh for a few days be
fore going to Charlotte to assume his
new duties in the bindery of the Ob
server. '
In a local union every member should
feel a pride in filling any committee
appointment. If you do this you can
aid those you have elected as your lead
ers as well as your union. And after
such service your union will seldom
fail to honor you when the proper time
shall arrive.
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It is a, good plan when anything of
an important nature is to be under
taken to keep the same strictly to the
front, and as The Harbinger has
been designated as the official agitator
of the proposed labor temple, we wish
to suggest that it is the duty of all
unionists to lend a helping hand in
this laudable enterprise. You may
say the committee's plan cost money;
and Wiiile your conclusions would be
correct, we wish to call your attention
to the fact that everything worth hav
ing cost money. If you wish to enjoy
the manifold advantages and privileges
which will accrue you must do your
part of the work.
The Summer Clearance Sale!
THIS" GREAT ANNUAL MOVEMENT
BEGINS
, JULY 1
AND EXTENDS THROUGH THE ENTIRE MONTH.
It is not merely a reduction on paper or a reduction of a few articles,
but a genuine bona fide Clearance Sale of every Summer article under our
roof. Preparations are no-v being made, and an entire new price list will be ready on the above
mentioned date. We will save you money on all classes of Dress Goods and Trimmings. Fancy
Goods and Notions, Millinery and Infants' Caps, Carpets and Mattings, Lace Curtains and
Drapery, Rugs and Druggets, White Goods and Domestics; in fact, everything in the Dry Goods
line Come to see us.
Boylan, Pearce& Co.
We've Been Looking For You
Ever since we opened our last new lot of Oxfords.
Shoe perfec ion and Shoe value were never before
so invitingly mingled, and wa are looking forward
to showing them to you.
Plenty of s yles to choose from, at prices to suit
pocketbooks of various dimensions, but every
where an extraordinary amojnt of value is crowded
into every dollar of cost.
Oxfords are more popular than ever th's sum
mer, and our Oxfords are the most popular in town.
THE CAROLINA SHOE CO.,
130 FAYET 'EV1LLE STREET.
SPECIAL
Warm Weather Goods
EXCELLENT QUALITY OF
UMBRELLAS
AT 50, 75 AND 1.00.
Ladies' Gauze Vests 10 and 12..' 1-26.
Extra Size Vests at 12 I2c.
FANS, ALL VANTINE KINDS, FROM 5c. TO 250
STREET HATS 50 TO 2.50.
WHITE GOODS
In Endless Variety, from 10 to 50c. Per Yard.
WALTE R WOO LCOTT.
Weat hers & Utley,
-H Interior Decorafors7-4-
DEALERS I&C....
Picture Frames, Artists' Materials, Window
Shades and Wall Paper, Curta n
Poles, Pictures, Etc.
We have everything in our line now strictly bang up for the Spring
trade. We leave nothing undone to please.
INTERSTATE 'THO&CE 284. f f jr tt n,
Raleigh "phone 786. n West nargett SL
Mechanics' and Investors' Union
Has completed eight prosperous years, and will begin to mature and redeem certificates
August 25, 1902, and every month thereafter by the payment per share of One Hundred Dol
lars Cash. ' .
We Can Aid You to Save and. Invest Monev We Can Aid You to Build
and Own a Home.
Our monthly Payment Investment Certificates of $400.00 requires the payment of only
TEN CENTS per day for one hundred months, when theowner will receive I400 cash. Our
Full Paid Coupon Certificates f 1,00 are sold for I90 cash and pay six per cent, per annum
free of tax. All certificates are secured by real estate mortgage. .
GEORGE ALL EN, Secretary,
K Puixen Building.
Gross & Linehan Co.,
&lew Tucker building. , 234 and 236 FayettMle St.
Glotl)iers
furnishers
Spring Stock Now Ready !
CROSS & LINEHAN CO, W.c
and Outfitters