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Men Who Are Building a Greater Savannah American labor is the best in the world. It is the best paiu.and pre eminently the most Intelligent. During the past decade the labor movement has made rapid strides for ward. Considerable wise legislation has already been enacted regulating the sanitary conditions in factories, child labor, piece-work, compulsory education, etc. -There, can oe no ques tion but that organization, properly regulated, is the only safeguard of the wealth producers of the republic. There is no city in the country where more cordial and fraternal re lations exist, as a rule, between em ployer and employee than here in Sa vannah. This can largely be attribut ed to the fact that there are a large numbex' of concerns in the city which show a disposition to be fair and rea sonable at all times. Tnese concerns should at all times receive viie support and patronage of intelligent working men. Below will be found a list of busi nesses represention in this edition of the Labor Herald that are known to be cordial and considerate in their atti tude toward labor: THE CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY COMPANY. HARTFELDER-GARBUTT CO. GRANGER & LEWIS. THE SAVANNAH LIGHTING CO. DIXON LUMBER CO. THE SAVANNAH BRICK WORKS. THE A, VETSBURG CO. SAVANNAH ELECTRIC CO. ALPHA PORTLAND CO. SAVANNAH BANK ANL TRUST CO. NATIONAL BANK OF SAVANNAH. HIBERNIA BANK OF SAVANNAH. THE OGLETHORPE SAVINGS AND TRUST COMPANY. SAVANNAH TRUST CO. EXCHANGE BANK OF SAVANNA., HON. W. W. GORDON, JR. GEN. P. W. MELDRIM. HON. WALTER C. HARTItIDGE. Solicitor-General. HON. THOMAS F. SCREVEN. HON. HENRY McALPIN. HON. A. A. LAWRENCE. HON. M. A. O’BYRNE. HON. H. E. WILSON. HON. GEORGE W. TIEDEMAN, MAYOR. HON. FRANK OLIVER. HON. SAMUEL ADAMS, CITY ATTORNEY. THE RED CROSS PHARMACY. ROACH SHOE COMPANY. THE GUARANTEE CLOTHING CO. JOSEPH GALIN. W. A. JAUDON.- • THEUS & COMPANY. LINDSAY & MORGAN. OSBORNE-MARLOW COMPANY. JOH'N D. MURPHY. PHILLIPS & CREW COMPANY. JACKSON & GUTMAN. THE DANIEL HOGAN CO. BYCK BROTHERS. JERRY GEORGE. BENTON TRANSFER CO. THE PRAGER LAUNDRY CO. BALFOUR HARDWARE CO. J. H. KOCH. J. D. WEED & CO. Mcmillan bros. THE NEAL-BLUN CO. D. R. THOMAS & SON. R. VAN KEUREN & CO. BROUGHTON STREET DAIRY. CHATHAM CARRIAGE CO. CONIDA’S CHOCOLATE MANUFACTNRING COMlr NY. SECKINGER '& KANE. STAR CLOTHING COMPANY. THE GLOBE SHOE COMPANY. M. BLUMBERG & SONS. I. C. HEMLY. THE O. K. OUTFITTERS. MORDECAI & SMITH. THE SOL. C. RICE COMPANY. J. H. ESTILL & CO. THE KNIGHT DRUG STORE. THE KNIGHT DRUG CO. G. A. MERCER, JR. STANDARD FUEL SUPPLY CO. HERMAN COAL AND WOOD CO. HENDERSON BROTHERS. ADAMS PAINT COMPANY. ALBERT GOETTE. BYCK LAUNDRY CO. KIERNAN PLUMBING CO. THE RICHARDS BUSI- NESS COLLEGE. S. GUCKENHEIMER & SONS. THE DE SOTO CLEANING & PRESSING CO. MASONIC TEMPLE PHARMACY. J. S. PINKUSSOHN CIGAR CO. CLAYTON P. MILLER. D. S. POOSER, General Agent, The Union Central Life Insurance Co. JONES PHARMACY, Bull and Perry streets. E. & W. LAUNDRY. Savannah Pure Food Canning Co. Mutual Fertilizer Co. Ryan’s Business College Savannah Mattress Co. L. P. Maggioni & Co. Mendel Real Estate & Invest. Co. Hon Wm. R. Leaken Adams & Hull Hon. R. A. Colding Hon. W. W. Mackall Hon. H. D. D. Twiggs Hon. R. Falligant Hon. Shelby Myrick Hon. C. G. Edwards, M. C. People’s Savings and Loan Co. H. S. Meinhard & Bro. Harden & Rourk Hon. J. Ferris Cann Hon. W. L. Clay Hilton & Dodge Lumber Co. Southern Builders Supply Co. New Home Sewing Machine Co., Jones & Sheppard, Props. Savannah Lumber Co. Savannah Gas Co. Hon. John Rourke, Jr. Hon. J. Randolph Anderson John Rourke & Sons Hon. Wm. L. Gignilliat Hon. Walter G. Charlton Hon J. T. Chapman HON. C. G. EDWARDS. Member of Congress. Organized labor is not a political party and never enters a political arena as such. As an organization it is strictly non-partisan, its creed being simply that formulated by President Samuel Gompers: “We will administer a stinging rebuke to per sons or parties that are either indif ferent or hostile in their attitude to ward labor.” Organized labor is determined, how ever, to throw its united strength in favor of men who will treat the cause of labor with absolute fairness and consideration, regardless of party af filiations. There are a number of able statesmen in Georgia. There is not one, however, who stands highei' in the confidence of the people than does Hon. C. G. Edwards, our able and efficient representative in Con gress. As a natural-born leader, he is peculiarly well-qualified for any position within the gift of the people. Hon. 0. G. Edwards is a sound reasoner, and a forceful speaker. As a representative of the people, he has always been just and honorable and proved beyond question that he had the courage of his convictions. In his work as member of Congress he has always had the hearty good will of the forces of labor by whom he is held in the highest esteem and con fidence. In calling attention to the leading men of Savannah who can be counted on to do their full share in the future growth and uplift of the city, and State, the name of Hon. C. G. Edwards is worthy of a foremost position on the list. Congressman Edwards is, without question, a representative of the plain people. He believes in meting out justice to all the people and not mere ly to the few powerful interests that have been known to wield a mighty influence for their own interests in the past. A staff representative of the Labor Herald interviewed a number of the recognized leaders of the Georgia State Fed-ration of Labor and in re ply to the question, “What should labor’s official organ say about Con gressman Edwards?” received sub stantially the same reply in each instance, namely, “You cannot put it on too strong to suit organized labor. He is one of the best friends we have in the State.” Enough said. HON. J. RANDOLPH ANDERSON State Representative. Deeds speak louder than words. Es pecially in public life, a man must be estimated chiefly by his acts. This is forcefully illustrated by the splendid career of Hon. J. Randolph Anderson, our worthy member of the State Legis lature. His entire record proves him to be a real man of the people, a sin cere, conscientious representative who has the courage of his convictions and is honest to the core. In the ses sion of 1906, he championed the pas sage of the Child Labor law and thereby ingratiated himself into the hearty esteem and confidence of every wage earner in Georgia. In the ses sions of 1905-6, he ably assisted in the passage of the law creating Agricul tural and Industrial schools. In the session of 1909, he put forth Herculean energy in support of the Employers’ Liability law. In the same session, he introduced and secured the passage of the law providing additional rev -nue for Agricultural and Industrial -chools. It was also J. Randolph Anderson who introduced two bills that are still pending, one to enlarge ind extend the scope of the Child Labor law and one to create a Bureau • t Labor for the State of Georgia. Such in brief is a bare record of the achievements of J. Randolph Ander on, accomplished u> selfishly in be nalf of humanity,and furnishes akey to the character of the man himself. 1 is needless to say that the conscien tious efforts exhibited by J. Randolph Anderson have not passed unnoticed by the forces of labor in Georgia Although his legal services have been much in demand by corporate inter ests, yet he has never in all his career as a lawyer or legislator, swerved one iota from the straight path of right and justice. He is, therefore, justly regarded by the hosts of labor as a conscientious leader and a man of the highest personal character. AN APPRECIATION. Hon. Robert L. Colding, Leading Lawyer, Prominent Citizen and Consistent Friend of Labor. In all the contests that organized labor have had in our city without exception Mr. Colding’s professional services have been sought by the Union men, feeling assured that in him they had a genuine and consist ent friend. On April 20th, 1905, Mr. Colding appeared as the spokesmen for every branch of organized labor connected with the railroads in Georgia who had oaganized to fight a matter then under consideration before the Rail road Commission, that was of vital interest lo the labor organizations. The contest was successful and Mr. Colding is in possession of a very handsome Masonic badge presented him by the commitees of the various organizations who appeared before the Commission in company with him. It is one of the cardinal principles of organized labor to give credit to whom credit is due. It is also our fixed policy to support and encourage to the fullest extent, the leading repre sentatives of the bench and bar, who by able and efficient service, espec ially merit the esteem and confidence of the public. In calling particular attention to the different men in the legal profession who have more than made good, we do not hesitate to set the seal of our approval upon the splendid record of Hon. Robert L. Colding. The forces of labor have followed his career with more than passing interest, recognizing in him a consistent friend es the working peo ple in every emergency that has arisen. He is a lawyer of splendid ability and integrity and a gentleman of high personal character. Thoroughly versed in the law, a profound thinker and a forceful speaker, it is safe to state there is no attorney in this sec tion who numbers a larger following of friends and admirers among the working people. We feel that he re flects special honor and credit upon the legal profession and should re ceive the hearty approbation of all good citizens. W e are pleased to ex tend to Hon. Robert L. Colding hearty assurances of tbe continued esteem and confidence of organized labor. HON. SHELBY MYRICK. Hon Shelby Myrick is no stranger to tbe hosts of labor. For many years be occupied the position of City Re corder, being placed there repeatedly by the citizens of the city, the majorit of whom are wage earners, That h< discharged the duties of the position with splendid ability is a recognized fact. As a leader at the bar, Mr. Myrick occupies a prominent position, Among other large interests he represents as Division Counsel the Atlantic Coast Line and in this respect it is only fail to state that in his legal connection with corporate interests as well as others, he is regarded by the people as eminently fair and upright, and his record is as clean as a hound’s tooth. Hon. Shelby Myrick is a lawyer of learning, ability and proven integrity. Consequently he commands the utmost respect and confidence of the forces of labor in this city. He is at present a Colonel on Governor Brown’s staff and we have no hesitancy in placing his name foremost among the success ful leaders in the public life of this city. HON. H. D. D. TWIGGS Well versed in the law, and con scientious in his work, Hon. H. D. D. Twiggs, attorney at law, occupies a foremost position in the legal profes sion of Savannah. We predict that he will always occupy a position of leadership among the foremost mem bers of the bench and bar of the city and state. Hon. H. D. D. Twiggs is an able lawyer, the sort of man in whom the public repose the utmost trust and confidence. He has always shown himself to be strtctly fair and honor abe and has made a host of friends among the wage-earnersof Savannah We are pleaded to extend to Hon. H. D. D Twiggs the greetings of organ ized labor. HON. R. FALLIGANT Hon. R. Falligant is justly re garded by the working people as well as by all other classes of society as one of tbe exceptionally talented and rising attorneys of this ci.v- Raiford Falligant comes of a distinguished ancestry The name Falligant is closely associated with the splendid achievements of this city from its lilt LABUH tIEWALD; earliest history. It is a name that is held in the highest respect and con fidence by every loyal citizen of this city, including especially the hosts of wage earners. Raiford Falligant has entered actively upon a successful career as a legal practicioner, and bls marked ability and integrity in his chosen profession have attracted the admiration of all classes of people. We have no hesitancy in predicting for him a career of great usefulness, and it is a pleasure to inelude his name among tbe leading representa tives of the bench and bar of this city, HON. J. FERRIS CANN. The bench and bar of this city is graced by a number of conspicuously able and honorable leaders who are in the van of civic progress, Hon. J. Ferris Cann may be cited as one of the ablest of them all. He is a law yer of marked ability and a citizen of sterling integrity. Above all, he is sincere and conscientious in all his work, as a lawyer and leader in pub lic life. His splendid attainments have been directed in right channels and he therefore commands respect, confidence and admiration. He is a self made man and it is not surprising therefore that he has been eminently successful in all that he has under ta: ... HON. WALTER G. CHARLTON. Judge Superior Court. There is no class of citizens who have a greater respect for the judici ary than the forces of labor. We are especially pleased to call attention at this time to Hon. Walter G. Charlton, a man who has from the outset prov en an ideal superior judge and one who by just rulings and unbiased con duct of his high position has gained the confidence of all classes of citi zens to a marked degree. The cause of labor has nothing to fear at the hands of judges of the type of Judge Charlton. He is an able jurist, and a man of high personal character. JOHN ROURKE, JR. As assistant solicitor general under tha administration of Hon. W. W. Osborne, John Rourke, Jr., displayed the qualified of an able practicioner and proved his right to a position among the leaders of the bench and bar in Savannah. We have no hesi tancy in predicting for him a splendid career of usefulness in his chosen profession He combines in his make-up the essential qualifications of a broad-guaged and high class lawyer. John Rourke, Jr., takes an active and commendable interest in all that pertains to the welfare and best interests of Savannah and is eminently fair and reasonable in his attitude toward labor. ’ 1 ■ . J . 1 HON. 'WM'jL. GIGNILLIAT. _ . I In presenting our review of theg leading members of the bench an<£i bar of Savannah; it has been chief purpose to give credit to whom credit is due. Organized labor has always lent its hearty support and encouragement to the leaders in pub lic life, the principal representatives of the bench and bar, who by proven ability and integrity -especially de serve the esteem and confidence of tbe public. Prominent among those who have established themselves as r al heavyweights in the legal profession and a gentlemen worthy of our highest regard, is Hon. nm. L. Gignilliat. The professional record of ■ this gentleman, covering a period of 30 vears. is thoroughly familiar to the forces of labor. He is known as a I* udixxg lawyer of the distinctly stable and substantial kind. His advice on • gal matters is sought and respected hy al) classes of our citizens. He has at all times proven himself a genuine adorment to the legal fraternity and the forces of labor who constitute the m j M ity of tbe city’s population hold him in the highest esteem and confi dence. Mr. Gignilliat is not only an able lawyer, but also a most desirable citizen in the strictest sense of the term. We wish him continued success and take pleasure in extending assur ances of our continued esteem and confidence. THE SOUTHERN BUILDERS’ SUPPLY CO. In this issue we desire to mention a name familiar not only to the gen eral public, but especially to the union laboring man. We refer to Tbe Southern Builders’ Supply Co., one of our broad-minded and public spirited firms. They have tbe respect of the business men as well as the toilers. They have long since defined their attitude towards labor as being reasonable and considerate, They are friends of the laboring man, lending assistance when practicable They are leaders in their important branch of business and enjoy a large and lucrative business. They manufacture sash, doors, blinds, etc. This firm is especially deserving of unlimited support on the part of the working people of this city. They are located at 138-140 Barnard Street. THE SAVANNAH PRINTING CO. The Savannah Printing Co., of which Mr. S. P. Martin is proprietor, was established five years ago in its present quarters, 167 East B ay Street (basement Board of Trade Building). Mr. Martin is very optimistic and makes tbe statement that bis business is increasing with each month and that he caters to the particular people who desire accuracy, precision and promptness. He guarantees prices and quality to to be in keeping with the times. He is anxious to serve the people in the job printing line, having an artist in each department. Give him a trial order and let him demonstrate his superior ability in this important branch of business. SAVANNAH LUMBER CO. This well known lumber manufac turing concern is best known by those with whom it comes in close and con stant contact in a business way, and their reputation for being public-spir ited and enterprising and always being alive to everything that pertains to the wnlfare and best interest of Sav annah and its people is too well esta blished to call for more than mere mention. It is to be hoped that the business of the Savannah Lumber Co. will continue to prosper and Increase, and that the firm will remain at all times in its present position of leader ship among tbe many useful commer cial enterprises in the city. They are manifestly fair and reason able in their attitude toward labor, SAVANN-' H PURE MILK CO. Wage-earners are particularly in terested tn knowing the character of those firms whose products they are called upon to purchase and patronize. In this connection it is our pleasure to call particular attention to a com mendable home enterprise whose busi ness has always been conducted in such a manner as to elicit the hearty esteem and confidence as well as tbe liberal support and patronage of our working men: We refer to the Savan nah Pure Milk Co., extensive dealers in dairy products and the largest con cern of its kind in this section of the country The gentlemen at the head of this concern are intelligent busi ness men who can be depended on to treat any question pertaining to the welfare of labor or the city in general without bias or prejudice, consequent ly they have a host of friends among the thousands of wage-earners in Savannah and the surrounding terri tory. The Savannah Pure Milk Co., is particularly worthy of support. R. B. Hubert is the able and efficient manager. THE SAVANNAH MATTRESS CO. The commercial supremacy of our city owes its prominence especially to such essential and successful enter prises as that of The Savannah Mat tress Co.’ This firn£ is well Known, and is dependable in every sense of the word. They do an extensive busi ness and add materially to the pro gress and prosperity of the city. The firm is well and favorably known for its progressive policy, its absolute fairness and business integrity, and bears a most excellent standing in the commercial circles of our city. Any enterprise which always gives liberal aid to those movements having for their aim the advancement of the city are certainly worthy of the encourage ment of the citizens in general. Such an enterprise is The Savannah Mat tress Co. The Savannah Mattress Co. are wholesale manufacturers and renovators of mattresses and pillows. It is owned by Daniel Simmons, who conducts a progressive enterprise at 318-320 Bay Street, East. THE MUTUAL FERTILIZER COM PANY’S WORKS. This is a i lern factory operated by gentlemen have long been in business, am ineir brands have been on the max Ket for the last forty odd years. They have ample capital and, backed by experience, are able to hold their customers year after year, be cause of the superiority and adapt ability of their fertilizers to the Southern soils. Great care and studyhas been given to thit very important branch of in dustry, and we feel sure that any and all of our friends can obtain values whenever dealing with the Mutual Fertilizer Company, SAVANNAH PURE FOOD CAN NING CO. A commercial enterprise of parti cular importance to Savannah and the surrounding section and one that stands in a class by itself is the Sav annah Pure Food Canning Company. The modern and well equipped plant is located in the western part of the city. This company was organized by progressive farmers of Chatham and Effingham counties to fill a long felt want. The company is engaged in vanning all kinds of fruits and vege tables and has proven a God-send to the farmers by enabling them to profitably dispose of all surplus crops on hand. They make a specialty of canning sweet potatoes, okra, toma toes and beans. Although organized as a stock company, it is primarily a co-operative concerxx and is one that adds greatly to the commercial and industrial make-up of Savannah, *-iff niJLfg flHr B Savannah’s Monuments. THE NEWHOME SEWING MA CHINE CO; Jones & Sheppard, Props. Among the reliable and substantial business concerns of our city, none stands higher in the esteem and favor of the people at large than the New Home Sewing Machine Co., located at Barnard and York streets. It is a shrewd, competent and conservative enterprise, and a liberal and public spirited one. Their methods have always been strictly square and honorable. No establishment in the city is better known among all classes or is deserving of more liberal patronage at all times. We gladly commend the New Home Sewing Machine Co, to the hosts of laboring people, and urge our mem bers and other readers to give them a full share of their patronage. They carry the best make of sewing machines and sundries to be had and have the reputation of always treat ing the public right. L. P. MAGGIONI & CO, Savannah is also known to the world as a fish and oyster center of considerable magnitude and impor tance. The industry is here best exemplified by the firm of L P. Mag gioni & Co., one of the largest fish and oyster concerns in the South, and pre-eminently one of the most pro gressive and praiseworthy business institutions of S.iivannah. T,his com pany has H een in active operation for tbe past forty years, having been founded in 1870 by L. P. Maggioni now deceased. They are exten sive catchers of deep sea fish such as, snappers, gruper (black fish or sea bass). While they are producers of oysters in Georgia, most of their oyster supply is from Daufuski, Hil ton Head and Port Royal, all in South Carolina. They also do a large business in mullets, sheepshead, bass, trout, fresh water, brim from Florida. The name of L. P. Maggioni & Com pany is known far and wide as a leader in this important branch o 1 commerce. It may be truthfully said they have added much to the prestige and prominence of Savannah as a commercial and industrial center. While the majority of their business is done in the nearby States of Geor gia, Alabama, Tennessee, North and South Carolina, yet they ship large consignments of deep sea fish to Mid dle, Western and Eastern States. Their local trade is confined to the hotels and steamers. They operate their own oyster cannery and are packers of the following celebrated brands of cove oysters: “Tomochichi,” “Daufuski” and “Coosaw,” The firm occupies the well-equipped corner structure oxtending from 401 to 407 Bay Street West, 1 to 7 Montgomery Street and 400 to 406 Bay Lane W T est. At the head of the firm are Phillip Maggioni and Captain J. S. Maggioni, two progressive and popular business men. The firm takes a commendable in terest in all that pertains to the up lift and betterment of Savannah and is a concern which labor holds in the highest esteem and confidence. It is a business institution of which every citizen of Savannah has ample rea son to be proud. THE SAVANNAH GAS CO. It is one of the cardinal principles of organized labor to support aud en courage to the fullest extent a com- E‘ & W. LAUNDRY ARTHUR lAZ. SOLOMON <fe C2O. Office—24o Bull Street Telephone 700 Laundry—Cuyler & Anderson Sts. Telephones 711 and 710 Largest Dry Cleaning Factory in the South. mendable public utility concern em ploying labor on a large scale. We are pleased to call attention to a most puaisworthy example of such a public service enterprise we have in our midst, mamely, The Savannah Gas Co. It would be difficult to overestimate the importance of this splendid con cern in promoting the prestige and prominence of Savannah as a thriv ing Southern metropolis. It is indeed an essential factor in the make-up of our city and there is no class of citi zens more directly benefitted by it that labor. As one of the largest em ployers in the city, the management is fair and reasonable and worthy of our hearty eeteem and confidence. The Savannah Gas Company is re garded as one of the most broad minded and public spirited employers of labor in the entire State. There is nothing small in its entire make-up. They believe in good service and also in fair wages and tbe best possible treatment. In the conduct of their immense system, the same considerate policy that has always marked the career of the Savannah Gas Company in their relations with tne public is constantly pursued and everywhere plainly in evidence. The thousands of members of or ganized labor throughout the city and country may rest assured that this company is held in the highest respeet and confidence here at home by the host of wage earners with whom the company com s constantly in contact, and by whom the manage ment is best known. , The s gas service gendered by the Savannah Gas Co. will compare fa vorably with any in tbe entire coun try. There is a disposition on the part of the public in all parts of the country to direct constant and harsh criticism against public utility concerns of whatever naiure. We are pleased to state that sucn criticism does notaply to the Savannah Gas Co. and that the management is engaged in an effort to give the people the best possible services to be had. A feature of the business of this company is their gas stoves. They have put forth great efforts to educate the public to see the manifold advan tages from every standpoint of cook ing with gas. To the frugal house wife who pays attention to such details as economy and cleanliness, the gas stove is always preferable to all others. JOHN ROURKE & SONS. One of the best known industrial plants in this section of the country is that of John Rourke & Sons, who conduct the leading foundry and machine shop, blacksmith shop and boiler works of Savannah. They make a large quantity of sugar mills pans, new boilers and all classes of marine tvork in general. They em ploy forty two men and are known as one of the fairest employers of labor in this section. The cable gram received by the offi cers of the Swedish Strike Relief Com mittee from Herman Lindquist, na tional secretary of the Swedish Fed eration of Labor, tells its own story’ of the victory gained by the general strike that has been waged by the toilers of Sweden against their ex callploitation: After four months’ resistance we have weakened the Employers’ Associ ation so that it has been forced to call of the great lockout. Swedish industry is crippled and at least 20,- 000 men must wait until spring be tore they get employment. We must support these toilers all winter. This is difficult to do after the long strug gle. Help is needed. Do all in your power. LINDQUIST. "National Secretary."